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Affective Dog Behavior (ADB)

Certification Course

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Level 1

Emotions 

Affect

Behavior

For many years, society has made important strides in the right direction by acknowledging that dogs are sentient beings. Now is the time to take our amazing relationship with our canine friends to a whole new level and learn the science of canine emotionality and how this knowledge can be applied in real life.

Enrollment starts
now and ends
December 31, 2022

LIMITED TO 12 STUDENTS
 

5-Step Program

Step 1 - Introductory Workshop

Get to know your fellow students and teachers during this basic introduction of Affective Dog Behavior and the course curriculum

Step 2 - Knowledge Phase

Combination of Zoom classes and discussions that are supported by our course book

Step 3 - Skill Week

Intensive individual coaching week with Scott Stauffer

Step 4 - Practice Phase

This is the time for you to practice, practice and practice ... for a minimum of 4 months

Step 5 - Final Assessment
& Graduation

Congratulations, you are almost there!

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Learning Community:
Forum
Members
Videos (public)

ADB Memes & Infographics

Acronyms:
ADB-I = ADB Instructor
ADB-KG = Knowledge Graduate
ADB-SG = Skills Graduate
ADB-ACT = ADB Certified Affective Canine Therapy

K9 Life Coaching/Affective Dog Behavior disclaimer: Affective Dog Behavior is a combination program founded of experience, skills and Dr. Jaak Panksepp's Affective Neuroscience as well as Social Neuroscience and various research in general Neuroscience. While your ADB Team is knowledgeable in the topics covered within the program, the Team continually adds new knowledge through their efforts in translating ongoing modern (neuro)science into "dog". That said, please understand that the ADB Team is not a team of scientists but a team of canine professionals who with a keen interest in the various branches of Neuroscience. 
Our mission: In the scope of Affective Dog Behavior, it is our mission to (1) collect and translate into "dog" research that will help us better understand and connect with dogs, (2) make said research and translations easily accessible, understandable and relatable to non-professional and professional dog guardians, (3) embrace and follow a community and connection-oriented approach where social equity, diversity and equality are not only encouraged but a foundational pillar, (4) continue on our path of self-education and our commitment to providing reliable up-to-date information to our members ad non-member readers.

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