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NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2017
Vancouver Island Animal Training Association Website: www.viata.ca
EDITOR’S NOTE issue #3
We are a growing network of
professionals and
individuals, who seek to
enhance cooperation,
respect and trust between
people and animals.
We promote humane
methods of training,
behaviour management and
animal care.
We aim to increase aware-
ness and
education about such
methods and provide
net-working, mentoring,
education, and training
exchange workshops on
Vancouver Island.
Surprise a Dog Trainer today!
Pity the poor VIATA dog trainers. All day long, every day, they hear the
same refrain...
“ How can I stop my dog from… ”
People love their dogs. They just want them to stop jumping up on people,
chewing stuff up, pulling on the leash, pooping in the house or barking too
much. For professional dog trainers, it ’s a short and predictable list.
Most people's first step is to go buy something to ‘ f ix ’ the problem. Our
culture has trained us well to think that way, so cue the prong, shock and
citronella collars.
Sometimes, punishment seems to give immediate results and the owner
feels happy. Sometimes, not so much.
Let ’s consider a dog pulling on a leash. It ’s not a bad dog. It ’s just show-
ing a behavior that people don ’t like.
The law of animal behavior ( for humans as well as their dogs ) is that all
behavior is either growing or disappearing, depending upon one very pow-
erful factor. Reinforcement. Yummy stuff.
For humans, that might be money, affection or attention. For dogs, it might
be food, toys or sniffing.
If it offers enough reward for an animal, they will repeat the behavior to get
it.
There ’s no on and off switch. Behavior is either growing or fading, de-
pending on that reinforcement.
When you put a prong collar on your rambunctious Golden Retriever
puppy, he feels it. He turns and looks at you in response to discomfort.
Sensible dog, right? That prong collar ‘ stopped’ him.
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He might respond that way for a while. Or he might get used to that discom-
fort and press into it. He might turn off that part of his brain circuitry that feels
that discomfort, leaning into it more and more. Because the pleasure of sniff-
ing that dog ’s bum, or that rabbit trail, or leaping up on his favourite human
is far greater than the discomfort he is suffering. In his frustration at not be-
ing able to access those things, he may get frustrated and start to act ag-
gressively.
Punishment may suppress behavior, depending upon how severely uncom-
fortable it is to the animal.
The only thing that builds new behavior is reinforcement. Could be a cookie,
a toy, the chance to run free, or the opportunity to jump up on your elderly
relatives.
Harnessing that power builds the kind of dog you want. As a bonus, it builds
a trusting and joyful connection between you and your pet. So the next time
your dog pulls you into the brush, following the rabbit trail, think about asking
a VIATA dog trainer a different question.
Instead of “ How can I stop… ” try “ How can I teach my dog to CHOOSE
staying with me, rather than the rabbits? ”
Go on, surprise a VIATA dog trainer. Make their day.
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Vancouver Island Animal Training Association Promoting humane, science and reward based animal training
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Our mission
The promotion of humane,
science and reward based
methods of animal training
behaviour, management, and
care for their short and long
term benefits.
To increase public awareness
and provide education of such
methods.
To provide networking,
mentoring, continuing educa-
tion and training exchange
workshops locally on
Vancouver Island.
Dear VIATA friends and members,
Thank you all who came out to the
AGM in May, and thank you all who
asked questions, came up with ideas
how to move VIATA forward, and par-
ticipated in the discussions. Both this
year and last year, I found our AGM
very inspiring! Our discussions all serve
to make VIATA a better organization.
The ideas that came from this year's
discussions included:
- how to retain and increase members
- participation at Farmers' Markets
- complete education kits for different
areas of the island
- investigating making CEUs available for our educational events
- review if/how posts are moderated on our Facebook page
- making all board meeting minutes available to members via the website or
on Facebook
A special thank you to:
- Jade Zwingli, who volunteered to join the Education Committee;
- Melissa Coupar, who volunteered to do Instagram for VIATA.
We are now in our seventh year of operations and our current board of direc-
tors consists of myself, Domena Diesing ( vice president ) , Allison Schaefer
( s ecretary ) , Suzanne Grenier ( treasurer ) , Candy Milliard ( membership
secretary ) and Michelle Atterby ( director-at-large ) .
After a brief summer break, the board is now taking up its work again, and
the committee work ( m embership, education, marketing, website, face-
book ) will then follow.
Discussions and ideas are not limited to the AGM, however! Please keep
your ideas flowing and never hesitate to let me know if you have an idea that
you would like to discuss! Feel free to email me at [email protected].
Happy Training!
Lisbeth Plant
President, VIATA
VIATA is currently seeking
a volunteer to Chair the
Marketing Committee For further info contact:
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Phone: 250-668-7415
Email: [email protected]
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What it means to be a Professional Member of VIATA
Who are our Professional Members?
Trainers, Behaviourists, Pet Sitters, Walkers, Groomers, Boarders, Veteri-
nary Services, Pet food and Supplies, Hydro-therapists, Chiropractic practi-
tioners...
People who work with animals that are members of VIATA, right?
Not quite.
Of course, everyone is welcome to become a member of VIATA regardless
of their profession or connection with animals, however, the title of
“Professional Member ” means a little more...
All of us that work with dogs and other animals are very aware that the indus-
try is unregulated. Anyone, ANYONE, who wants to train, walk, groom, day-
care or board animals etc. can simply hang their shingle outside their home,
create fancy sounding names and build a website complete with testimonials.
Of the above mentioned professionals only veterinarians and veterinary tech-
nicians are regulated.
There is a plethora of ‘ certifications ’ out there too: letters and logos to add
to your name, some you work hard for, and some you just pay your dues.
So how do pet owners find the professional services they need? How can
they distinguish between a ‘ good ’ animal professional and one who may
not be?
VIATA strives to fill the gap in regulation:
Upon application all Professional Members of VIATA complete a detailed
questionnaire which is reviewed by our executive staff. Questions that reflect
the ethics of their business are asked and samples of the materials they use
are requested.
If accepted, all Professional Members are required to commit to the VIATA
Code of Ethics wherein they agree to make every effort to uphold and pro-
mote the highest standards of ethical practices. The Code of Ethics outlines
acceptable and unacceptable methods of training, a commitment to contin-
ued learning and education as well as best business practices.
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Coastal Canine Hydrotherapy & Fitness Centre
Swimming is fantastic exercise
for nearly all dogs, from puppy to
geriatric, athlete to sofa snug-
gler, healthy to recuperating from
surgery or physical ailment, four
legged and amputees, dogs with
arthritis, neurological issues, or
who have dysplastic hips or el-
bows.
It helps to build and maintain
muscle mass, increase range of
motion, improve circulation, re-
lieve pain, stiffness and swelling,
and provides mental stimulation.
And of course, it is fun!
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Website: www.coastalcaninebc.ca
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: ( 250 _ -905-0047 or ( 7 78 ) -
762-0004 ( local for Nanaimo area ) .
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Professional Membership status is also regulated. Any complaint submitted
to the executive regarding any Professional Member will be looked into and
their status may be revoked.
So as a member of the public, if you see the VIATA logo amongst the cre-
dentials of an animal professional, you can trust that they have been thor-
oughly vetted by other professionals and given a sincere “ Two Thumbs
Up ” .
You can find a directory of our Professional Members on our website.
If you are a professional who works with animals – WELCOME!
Please consider joining VIATA as a Professional Member and help us move
towards a society that holds the highest standards of care for our companion
animals.
Professional Member Benefits:
Permission to use the VIATA logo in your professional material.
An entry in our on-line professional directory on the VIATA website.
Networking opportunities with like-minded people.
Ability to vote at our AGM and help shape the future of VIATA.
Free participation in VIATA Training Exchange Workshops.
Reduced fees for VIATA hosted events.
Access to resources and ideas exchange via our VIATA members'
Yahoo Group.
Access to the VIATA lending library of books and DVDs.
...as well as an opportunity to be promoted through and advertise your
Upcoming Events in our quarterly Newsletter!
Nanaimo Pet Services Inc. “Your local pet specialist"
Assisting pet owners in creating a healthy,
happy and well socialized pet through specialized training in a group or individual
setting with lots of personal attention from our experienced and proven instructors.
Contact: Bernadette Van Klaveren
Glenda Aichelberger is tall, and she bends slightly as she takes my hand,
welcoming me with warm eyes and a smile that ’ s as wide as a river. She’ s
an instructor at Cowichan Canine, a highly respected dog and human learn-
ing centre. She also boards dogs on her beautiful two acres of grassy fields
and trees, where she ’s built a vibrant playground for dogs, filled with fasci-
nating structures and things to push and pull and climb. This isn ’t the type of
playground where the dogs are turned out to ‘ go play ’ . Here, an energetic
playground leader is always ready to play with them.
Wooden structures, ramps, platforms and tires dot the property. Wherever
she goes, the dogs follow and leap up onto the nearest one, waiting for
Glenda ’s smile and praise. She ’s constantly creating new games for her
dogs. Her latest is teaching them to drop a ball into a bucket that ’s con-
nected to a half pipe. They chase the ball to the bottom of the hill where it
drops into a pool, grab it and run back up the hill to play again. Perfect for a
hot day!
Her facility has spacious and secure kennel runs. The water stations are
sheltered from the sun to ensure the water stays cool. I ask her who builds
everything and she smiles broadly. Yes, indeed. Glenda ’s also a master of
the drill and power saw. Now, I ’m in awe.
In 2002, Glenda got her first boxer cross puppy. In spite of her best efforts to
socialize him, he became reactive to other dogs. Two years later, her second
puppy, developed the same issues. When her third puppy came along, she
realized that she had overlooked how powerfully her neighbor ’s large guard
dogs were influencing her puppies. In spite of her efforts to socialize them in
the community, this exposure to her neighbor ’s fence-fighting dogs at critical
points in their lives had shaped them to be aggressive.
Day Care & Boarding with Glenda Aichelberger
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I have a soft spot dogs who are
shy, fearful, or anxious. I love to
see dogs grow, gain confidence,
and have fun as they learn. I
also love working with high drive
dogs building skills in sports, or
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As a certified professional dog
trainer, I use positive methods
to create personalized and real-
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my students.
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E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: ( 250-616-0306)
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Although they had been to obedience classes and were generally well be-
haved, the common methods for the time of using choke chains and ver-
bal corrections did not help their reactivity to unfamiliar dogs. She em-
barked on the journey of self-study. From Ian Dunbar ’s DVD ’s, she
learned about critical fear periods in puppies. She also learned that it was
possible to change their behaviors with counter conditioning. Motivated by
her love for her dogs and her unwillingness to let them live with such emo-
tional stress, she started to re-train her three reactive dogs in 2008.
No longer did she just let her dogs out of the house to practice undesirable
behaviors, unsupervised. Instead, she leashed all three to her belt and
carried her treat pouch filled with delicious goodies, each and every time
they went out.
Her goal was to change their emotional and behavioral responses to other
dogs, by exposing them at great distances and rewarding them richly. She
stationed them on platforms, and over time, built up to the point where if
they scented a dog coming down the street, they would run to a platform
and wait, wagging their tails, for her to come and deliver the treats.
Eventually, she was able to sit with her back to the wooden fence while
the neighbour ’s dogs growled and barked behind it, her six dogs lying
calmly beside her while she fed and praised them. Glenda remembers
that " Golden Morning " when she walked over to talk with some people
and their dogs on the road and all of her dogs ran to her side and sat
quietly, glancing at the strangers, then back at her, remaining calm and
relaxed. "I could see that there was no longer any stress for them. That
day, I felt like I had won the Kentucky Derby. "
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Training is not about domination,
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Glenda remains grateful to Ian Dunbar, among many other leaders in the
field of dog care and training, and sees him as an important link between
common punishment-based practices of dog training of the past to where
we are today. Ian Dunbar also founded the idea of dog parks, which some
consider to be a ‘ failed social experiment ’ . Glenda agrees that too of-
ten, owners turn their dogs loose in dog parks and then go sit down to
check their phones, drink their coffee or chat with other people, leaving
their dogs to practice both good and poor behaviors. Dog park play builds
tremendous value for dogs interacting with other dogs but can also teach
young dogs to be too 'dog-focused' which can present difficulties for their
owners.
Dogs in Glenda ’s care have opportunities to play with other dogs, but she
is attentive and she will interrupt play- fighting or wrestling when the
arousal level escalates beyond what is safe dog-play. She redirects them
with a game or toy, talking and interacting with them. Her treat pouch is
always with her so she can quickly reinforce pro-social behaviors.
Two themes guide Glenda's work.
Enrich your dogs environment so that they are physically and
mentally stimulated, challenged and exercised.
Be consciously with your dog! Play with them and teach them
new things! Your relationship will grow stronger and your dog will be-
come more attentive towards you!
Spending time with Glenda made me feel that there ’s no problem too diffi-
cult to solve, with time and effort, treats and love. Lucky dogs, to be able
to stay at Glenda Aichelberger ’s Dog Boarding!
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Service Dog Training Institute
Are you owner-training a service
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We also offer help with service
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BC and globally, we offer online
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Jenn has over 18 years experi-
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Are They Happy Anyway?
By Allison Schaefer
Your Dogs Have Behaviour Problems - Are They Happy Anyway?
Owners of dogs with behaviour issues - fear, aggression, reactivity - are of-
ten concerned that their pets do not have good lives. They have discovered
that their dog cannot do the same activities that other dogs do, or even that
their current dog used to do. Examples are going to the dog park, going
camping, going hiking, going to doggy daycare or even going on leash
walks! This contributes to the desire of many owners to “ fix ” their dog...to
have them become “ normal ”, so they can do the things that “ normal ”
dogs do.
The “ bad ” news is that many dogs will never be “ normal ” ...although I
would question even what that exactly means. The good news is that a
great majority of dogs with behavioural issues can have very good, happy
lives.
I recently listened to a webinar by CAAB Chats ( C ertified Applied Animal
Behaviorists ) , where the hosts interviewed the authors of a new book
called “ The Science Behind a Happy Dog ” .
The webinar offered up a standard of animal welfare that is well known to
many in the field: The Five Freedoms
FREEDOM FROM HUNGER AND THIRST.
FREEDOM FROM DISCOMFORT.
FREEDOM FROM PAIN, INJURY OR DISEASE.
FREEDOM TO EXPRESS NORMAL BEHAVIOR.
FREEDOM FROM FEAR AND DISTRESS.
The first three of these are, I believe, fairly obvious to most pet dog own-
ers. It ’s widely agreed that dogs shouldn ’t be sick, injured, suffering from
malnutrition, or left out in harsh climates. Yes, some people do subject their
dogs to this, but for the people who are genuinely interested in the happi-
ness of their pets, these are taken for granted.
The other two are a bit more open to interpretation, particularly for the own-
ers of dogs with behaviour issues, so I ’d like to unpack them.
Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour
I love talking about this aspect of dog ownership to people. Many of the be-
haviours that dogs do naturally are ones that humans tend to spend money
having me change. However, I don ’t believe in permanently suppressing
behaviours that are enjoyable to dogs unless they are harmful or danger-
ous, and you can help your dog ’s mental health by providing harmless out-
lets for their natural behaviours. I categorize them as the following:
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Foraging/Scenting:
Dogs and many other animals spend a great deal of their time hunting,
scavenging or foraging for food - or they would if they were unowned.Stud
ies have shown that given a choice, many animals actually prefer to work for
their food: this is called the contra-freeloading tendency. This includes the
use of the nose, which is a great activity for almost any dog. Play some
scenting games, create a trail of kibble, or use food toys to help your dog
explore their foraging instinct.
Hunting/Pursuing:
This can include most types of toy play ( fetch, flirt poles ) , and physical
exercise, as well as “ legal ” outlets for prey drive like the sport of lure
coursing. While I don ’t condone allowing dogs to harass wildlife, I have
been known to run with my dog on leash after bunnies we spot in the
distance.
Chewing/Destroying:
Many dogs *love* to destroy things, and having a good chew is a real work
out for them as well! There are almost endless options for safe and allow
able chew items, from hard toys and stuffable toys like Kongs, to pet
specific chews such as bully sticks, to meat items such as bones. And for
destroying, try allowing your dog to destroy a cheap thrift store stuff ( watch
for small pieces such as eyes or styrofoam and ensure your dog doesn ’t
swallow any ) , or tape up some food inside a box and let them gnaw it out!
Sleeping/Resting:
We don ’t always think about our dog ’s sleep ( we are mostly concerned
with making sure they ’re not bored! ) but it ’s so important for mental
health that dogs get enough uninterrupted rest. Consider having different
areas for your dog to recline so they can adjust for temperature, surface or
sun exposure. And if you have a busy household, ensure your dog has a
safe place to retreat to where they can catch a nap in peace.
Playing/Social Contact:
This is definitely important to dogs, but perhaps not in the way you might
think. Dogs are essentially social creatures, however, this does not mean
that dogs need to meet or interact with a parade of new dogs or people to
be happy. If your dog loves and trusts his family but is fearful of others,
that ’s OK. Or if your dog has a couple of dog friends but doesn ’t mix well
with strange dogs, that ’s fine too. By all means, behaviour modification to
help your dog be more safe and comfortable in the world is an excellent
thing to do! But I don ’t believe that your dog needs to be a social butterfly
in order to live a happy life.
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Freedom from Fear and Distress
Now we get into a potentially more controversial interpretation. I believe that
as a dog guardian, you should abide by the following to prevent fear and
distress:
Address ( manage/treat) any significant behavioural concerns such as
separation anxiety or extreme fear. This may include using behavioural
pharmaceuticals if that is the best and most humane way to alleviate dis
tress.
Advocate for your dog to protect them in situations where another person
may be causing your dog distress ( animal professionals or members of the
public alike! ) . And, of course, keep your dog safe from other animals.
Ensure your dog is prepared for, and minimize the discomfort from, routine
experiences such as vet visits, grooming visits, or car trips.
Ensure that training or behaviour modification done with your dog is humane
and not distressing. If you are spending hours a day training your dog, but
the training process is painful, scary, or unfair, this is not contributing to a
good quality of life. If your dog is going on hikes but must be controlled by a
shock collar, are they really benefiting from that experience? Does your dog
actually enjoy that “ pack walk ”, or are they just barely struggling
through? Does your dog like the dog park, or are they hiding under a bench
or behind your legs the whole time? It can be really challenging to accept
the idea that something you might be doing in an attempt to be a great pet
owner may actually be causing distress, but it ’s essential!
If you have a dog with behaviour issues, and you worry that they are miss-
ing out, go ahead and compare their day-to-day with my interpretation of the
Five Freedoms. Chances are, your dog is pretty happy, even with the limi-
tations of behaviour challenges! And if you have any concerns or want to
improve any aspects, contact a VIATA Professional in your area to help you
and your dog achieve the best life you can.
Problem behaviour modification and
specialty classes ( Reactive Dog,
Fun Scent Games ) .
In home coaching and day training.
Serving Sooke, Metchosin, Lang-
ford, Colwood and Victoria
Contact: Allison Schaefer, RAHT
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ethicalcanine.ca/
Volunteer Appreciation
ALLISON
We ’ d like to acknowledge
Allison Schaefer ’ s contribution
to VIATA
THANK YOU ! Allison is a dedicated and tireless
contributor to VIATA in many
ways. Currently Allison is our
secretary to the board of direc-
tors and she has served on the
Education Committee for several
years. She is a frequent speaker
at VIATA events throughout Van-
couver Island, and often the vol-
unteer behind the scenes.
We ’d also like to offer a special
thank you to Allison for her
contribution to this quarter ’s
Newsletter! - “ Are They Happy
Anyway? ”
Allison is one of our Professional
Members, owner of Ethical Ca-
nine through which she offers
Dog Training and Behaviour
Modification.
Contact: Allison Schaefer, RAHT
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ethicalcanine.ca/ Facebook:
“ F irst Do No Harm ”
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"Keeping pets with their families"
From dog training and behaviour
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need to keep your pets comfort-
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Home Training & Care is located
in Parksville, BC. Mobile dog
training is provided to Vancouver
Island for the area from Campbell
River to south of Nanaimo, and
inland to Port Alberni. Pet care is
provided to the Oceanside area.
We are insured & bonded for ser-
vices in your home. We provide
training options such as day train-
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dogs, cats, birds and other pets.
We provide short and long-term
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Cowichan Canine Behaviour & Training Ltd
We are a full service canine training
center. We offer Basic Foundation
Manners, Agility, Scent Work,
Carting, Rally, Canine Good
Neighbour, Puppy Start Right,
Focus, Solve It! Confidence Class,
Private training, Day training and
much more!
Website: www.cowichancanine.ca
email: [email protected]
Phone: 778 455 1985
Your ideas for this publication are encouraged!
Tell us about how you came to positive reinforcement, force free training.
What animals do you work with?
Which training gems would you like to share?
Do you know someone in your community who you ’d like to acknowledge?
Please submit your ideas and articles at latest by 1 November for inclusion
in our next issue.
In our next issue we ’l l review the best of VIATA 2017, and we ’re hoping to
go into print! Yes, PRINT! Watch our Facebook page for developments...
Fundraising ideas for this are particularly welcome, donations too !
Professional members, please submit your "Upcoming Events ” for
December through February by 1 November, for inclusion in this exciting
new VIATA venture!
Contact our editor,
Terrie Rolph:
For behaviour modification con-
sultations, private classes and in
home lessons, please contact
Lisbeth Plant ACDBC UW-AAB
KPACTP CBATI
Phone 778-455-1985
We also host a variety of Semi-
nars and Workshops - check our
Website - and we stock a variety
of canine equipment; Harnesses,
Books, Toys and much more…
