Dr. Mark Teaches for HSU at Memphis Animal Shelter

Last week I had the pleasure and honor to teach a dog handling course for Memphis Animal Services at the Memphis Animal Shelter as an instructor for Humane Society University (HSU).  The course was titled: “Humane  Handle of Fearful Dogs for Shelter Staff and ACOs”.   Administrator James Rogers arranged for me to teach the 1-day [...]

Free Training Library

Dear friends and colleagues, I am excited to announce that we have added a FREE Training Library to our website.  This is a great opportunity for us to give you my training materials to prepare and train for disaster response, animal control, handling fearful dogs in animal shelters, and trap/neuter/release (Animal Birth Control) programs. WE [...]

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 [...]

Dr. Mark’s View of the Master Dog Handling Classes in India

What an incredible experience teaching three 5-day courses to dog handlers from all across India and to receive support for these classes from the Animal Welfare Board of India, Vets Beyond Borders, Jeevashram, the Municipal Corporation of Gurgoan, and the Brigitte Bardot Foundation.  I am honored to be a part of this and I believe [...]

Wildlife Chemical Immobilization Course in Colorado, May 3-5, 2011

I am excited to announce that I will be teaching an extensive wildlife chemical immobilization course at the beautiful High Lonesome Ranch near DeBeque, Colorado.  This is a beautiful guest ranch with their own private chef, yet they have reduced the lodging to government rates. Of course this is one of the most extensive wildlife [...]

Dog Non-Chemical Capture Course in Olympia, WA Nov. 6-7, 2010

I am excited to announce that I will be teaching a 2-day dog non-chemical capture course at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia, WA on Nov. 6-7 (Sat-Sun), 2010.   This is the most extensive course about handling fearful and dangerous dogs for shelter staff, disaster responders, dog rescue groups, and spay/neuter programs.  Here is the [...]

A Wonderful Course in Springfield Mass

I just returned to Bozeman, MT after teaching in Springfield, MA.  Quite a contrast leaving 90 degree weather and coming to rain and morning snow! It was a great class and we had a lot of fun.  We had a nice mix of ACOs, shelter workers, and dog rescuers.  The first day was primarily devoted [...]

Register for Humane Dog Handling, Springfield, MA May 25-27

There are still openings in the Chemical and Non-Chemical Capture course I am teaching in Springfield, Massachusetts May 25-27 at the TJ O’Connor Animal Center.  There is no late registration price for this class. This will be a far greater experience than your typical animal control course.  In addition to full coverage of chemical immobilization [...]

Dog Handling Courses are THREE Days!

I am very excited about the humane dog capture and handling courses.   There has never been an animal control course such as this.    Not only is there thorough instruction on chemical immobilization, I will cover a variety of approaches for physical restraint, boxtrapping, and the use of the Y pole.  Unlike the other courses, I [...]

NEW FERAL DOG HANDLING COURSE IN MASSACHUSETTS, May 26-27

I am excited to announce that I will be teaching a two day humane feral dog handling course in Springfield, Massachusetts specifically for the animal control officer, shelter worker, and disaster responder.  This is the most extensive course in handling fearful dogs. This is an essential course for professionals addressing hoarding cases, responding to disasters, [...]