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Training

In accordance with Section 11 Paragraph 1 Number 8f of the Animal Welfare Act, I am authorized to train dogs commercially for third parties or to instruct the training of dogs by the animal owner. In addition, I have permission to lead 10 dogs in accordance with Section 27, Paragraph 1 of the Dog Protection Act.

further education

2015

  • Dog first aid

  • Measures to stop bleeding and life-sustaining measures in the great outdoors

  • Put on pressure bandages correctly, put on splints with "forest material", recognize vital functions

  • Day seminar with animal physiotherapy practice

 

2016

  • "The dog in wolf's clothing": behavior and development of social relationships in wolves and dogs

  • How to recognize an understanding of bonds between dogs?

  • What kind of bond can dogs build with us humans?

  • One-day seminar with Günter Bloch    

 

2017

  •  Problem solving behavior in wolves, domestic dogs and feral domestic dogs

  • What challenges do animal protection dogs bring with them when they come to us in the city?

  • How do I recognize that my dog is stressed and how can I solve it?

  • How do dogs solve their "problems" in their social organizations?

  • Day seminar with Dr. Dorit Urd Feddersen Petersen   

 

2018

  • Which dog suits which type of person?

  • How do I better understand my needs when it comes to getting a dog?

  • AEC disc potential analysis       _cc781905-5cde-31 94-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ 

 

2018

  • If the dog is ill, its behavior will be ill. An overview of diseases associated with behavioral changes

  • What do chronic diseases and illnesses do to our dog's behavior?

  • Can pain change my dog's behavior?

  • What does neutering do to my dog?

  • In this case, what can I do to help my dog?

  • Day seminar Dr. Sophie Strodtbeck       _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_

 

2020

  • Design a successful callback, with and without distraction

  • How do I design a successful recall in space and in nature?

  • Why is that important?

  • What can I do if "game/rabbits" cross my path and my dog wants to chase them?

  • 2-day seminar with practice Miriam Kintscher    

 

2021

  • Organic causes of behavioral problems in dogs

  • What hormonal imbalances are affecting my dog's behavior?

  • Why is it important to have a healthy thyroid?

  • How do I recognize a thyroid disease in my dog and what should I do then?

  • What other problems of the organs cause behavior problems?

  • 2 day seminar with Dr. Christiane Wergowski      _cc781905-5cde-3194- bb3b-136bad5cf58d_

 

2022

  • Chronic diarrhea and giardia in dogs. Diagnosis, therapy and nutrition

  • Recognizing and treating Giardia

  • Differentiation of various parasites and worms in dogs and their effects

  • What should I feed my dog with parasites?

  • When should diarrhea be presented to the vet?

  • Day seminar with: Dr. Jennifer von Luckner, Dr. Kathrin Busch-Hahn, Dr. Britta Kiefer-Hecker 

    

2023

  • Dog first aid

  • Differentiation of the various vital signs

  • How do I recognize critical situations in the dog and how can I solve them?

  • Recognize different states of shock and initiate appropriate first aid measures

  • How can I protect myself in an emergency and still provide first aid to my dog?

  • Evening event: Dreipeo dog physiotherapy

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2023
• “Monster, Coward, Accomplice”
• What is aggression and how do I deal with it?
• Dogs in interaction – with humans and with other dogs
• Many behaviors serve to resolve conflicts, ranging from aggressive communication and appeasement
gestures to fleeing
• The body language and communication of dogs with each other
• In interaction with humans
• Recognizing when it is advisable to intervene and when it is better to simply let things run their course
• Analysis of videos (dogs displaying various forms of aggressive communication)
• Observation and management of encounters involving several mixed groups of dogs with different
energy levels
• Recognizing and managing various forms of aggressive communication and conflict-resolution strategies
• Developing approaches to counteract these behaviors
• 2-day seminar with Normen Mrozinski

 

2023
• Behavioral therapy with a veterinary treatment plan
• Which medications are used in behavioral therapy?
• Förde Fortbildungen – Dr. med. vet. Stephanie Jette Uhde
• The second pillar of the veterinary treatment plan
• General significance and function of the treatment plan
• Developing a treatment plan for specific problem behavior, with or without medication
• Cooperation between veterinarian and dog trainer
• Evaluation of the training plan
• S.M.A.R.T. goals / A.L.P.E.N. method
• One-day event with Dr. med. vet. Stephanie Jette Uhde

 

2024
• Dogs from abroad
• Unrecognized emergencies in veterinary behavioral medicine
• Quality characteristics of an animal welfare organization working internationally
• The “deprivation syndrome”: definition, causes and symptoms
• Criteria for assessing whether treatment is indicated
• Referral to the primary veterinarian / veterinary behaviorist
• Developing a training concept for problem behavior
• Förde Fortbildungen – Dr. med. vet. Stephanie Jette Uhde
• One-day event with Dr. med. vet. Stephanie Jette Uhde

 

2025
• “And suddenly I’m on my own…”
• Unwanted hunting behavior in dogs
• Lecturer Michael Eichhorn
• What is hunting behavior?
• Natural and desired hunting behavior; examples from practice
• Genetic predisposition: Why do certain types of dogs show particularly pronounced hunting behavior?
• Hunting behavior triggered by other stimuli; dealing with dogs that react to cars, joggers or other dogs
• The reliable recall; training recall even in critical situations
• Interrupting hunting behavior; methods for interrupting it
• Using appropriate tools correctly
• Problems at home; what problems can arise if a dog is never allowed to move freely?
• Strengthening the relationship: How can I achieve that my dog willingly stays with me and takes me
seriously?
• 2-day seminar
• This training course is recognized by the Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Veterinary Surgeons and
comprises 16 hours

 

2026
• How do sustainable changes develop, and how can I successfully implement them in everyday life?
• Which thought and behavior patterns influence decisions, and how can I create sustainable change?
• How do clear decisions develop, and how can they be implemented consistently?
• How do tension and stress influence decisions and behavior?
• What role does communication play in successful change?
• Which factors strengthen personal responsibility and motivation?
• What role do clarity and focus play in sustainable change?
• Unleash the Power Within – international 4-day training with Tony Robbins

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