Two Dog Capture & Handling Courses in Sacramento, CA in October 2011!

I am excited to announce that I will be teaching 2 dog capture & handling courses in Sacramento California in October, 2011.  One course is designed for animal control officers (ACOs) and one course is specifically designed for non-ACOs: anyone handling fearful and dangerous dogs such as shelter staff, disaster responders, dog rescue groups, and spay/neuter programs.  Both courses will be at the Sacramento County Animal Shelter.

Here is a course announcement to share with others (pdf).

Drugging Feral Dogs in Capture Pen

The first course I am teaching is Oct. 4-6, 2011 (Tues-Thurs) for ACOs.  It is the most extensive course covering chemical capture in North America so you will be confident with drug delivery (darting) and chemical immobilization.  We also cover non-chemical capture such at boxtrapping and netting, new tools such as the Y pole, and of course a compassionate approach in which we are not fighting the dog.  The 3-day course fee is $475.  Here is an outline of the ACO course content.

My second course is October 8-9, 2011 (Sat-Sun) for non-ACOs.  Until now, there has been no training on non-chemical capture for volunteers, shelter staff, and disaster responders working with fearful dogs.  I have created this course specifically to meet that need.

Practicing Netting, Hobbling, and Headcover

In this class we will cover catching dogs with a leash and applying a humane leash muzzle wrap, physical restraint (without fighting the dog), working with Y poles, catching with boxtraps, and how to catch entire packs of dogs.  This unique course focuses on how to catch dogs in a calm, humane, compassionate, and safe manner. We explore the potential conflict between people and fearful dogs and discuss how to minimize the conflict even when the dog refuses to cooperate. We also discuss how to work with large dogs and dangerous dogs.  The 2-day course fee is $375.  Here is an outine of the non-ACO course content.

No live dogs will be used.  But there will be abundant teaching aids, videos, and dynamic instruction.  We will also end our two days with an open forum to specifically address your questions and challenges.  Every course participant will receive a course notebook, and Certificate of Training. 

Class size is limited so register early!  A place will be reserved for you once payment is made.  Visit our website Training Schedule to register on-line or by mail or to get more information.

For a preview of my instruction, visit our YouTube Channel: GWRFeralDogs.  I hope to see you in Sacramento.  Dr. Mark

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