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Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Worcester State College,
Worcester, MA from 9:00AM to 5:00PM
The seminar will be held in Eager Lecture Hall, located in
the Sullivan Academic Center. The amphitheater style,
multimedia equipped, classroom is conveniently located
across the parking lot from the Student Center where lunch
will be served.
Optional lunch buffet will be served in the Student Center.
See details in Tuition and Registration section.
Elevate Your Training
A day
with Bob Bailey and Parvene Farhoody
Standing out
as a trainer in a flooded industry is a challenge. Today’s
positive reinforcement trainer has to compete with every new
training fad. The best way to capture clients is through fast,
effective results that your clients can easily reproduce on
their own. When time and attention is short, being fast,
effective and humane can be tough. Empower yourself and your
clients by learning how to combine your mental smarts AND your
mechanical skills.
Let Bob
Bailey share with you his unparalleled experience with applying
the science of behavior and learn how to become better at
shaping behavior than you thought possible. Let Parvene Farhoody
share with you the many “short cuts” she has developed through
her extensive experience training dogs and owners and learn how
to get the most amount of behavior in the shortest amount of
time.
Maximize the
results you get in any training session by understanding how to
use behavior analysis. You will improve your own training and
learn strategies to help your clients make the most of their
training time in between sessions.
6.5 CEUs from CCPDT and
IAABC
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Robert E. Bailey
 Bob
is a biologist, chemist, animal trainer, and, what he calls a
"Biological-Systems Analyst." He was Vice-President and General
Manager of Animal Behavior Enterprises (ABE) for over 30 years.
He began studying and changing animal behavior in the mid 1950s
as a student at UCLA. Bob's experience ranges from biochemistry
(UCLA School of Medicine) through field studies as a biologist
(California Fish and Game), to open ocean marine mammal training
(Director of Training, US Navy in 1962), and was a pioneer in
the use of dolphins at sea and the use of what are now called
husbandry behaviors.
Bob's early mentors were
Keller and Marian Breland, early students of B. F. Skinner. The
Brelands were the first to commercially use operant conditioning
technology (1947). In 1951, Skinner graciously acknowledged
that the Brelands had founded the field of Applied Animal
Psychology.
Bob joined the Brelands'
company, Animal Behavior Enterprises (ABE), in 1965, the same
year Keller Breland died. He directed ABE's government
programs, and headed the Research Department. ABE
free-environment animals, (including dolphins, dogs, cats,
ravens, gulls, vultures, pigeons, and many others) traveled long
distances, sometimes measured in miles, performed difficult
tasks, and returned, all under stimulus control. Bob also
assisted in the creation of: animal stage productions for many
tourist attractions in the USA, and abroad; naturalistic
exhibits featuring common wild North American animals, including
otters, raccoons, hawks, owls, and vultures; TV commercials;
trade show promotions; educational and holiday exhibits for
malls and department stores. Bob designed specialized remote
operation equipment and automated animal exhibits. He assumed
overall operation of ABE in 1969, directing all of the
commercial and government programs.
In 1976, Bob and Marian
Breland married. Marian and Bob continued applying operant
conditioning, or behavior analysis, to change animal and human
behavior.
Bob and Marian closed
ABE's doors in 1990, but continued consulting on selected
projects. In 1992, Bob and Marian began a major historical
project, videotaping interviews with prominent scientists,
teachers, and practitioners studying and using applied behavior
analysis, or operant conditioning. In 1996, Bob and Marian
began public classes teaching the fundamentals of applied
behavior analysis to animal trainers, using domestic chickens as
behavioral models. When Marian died on September 25, 2001, the
team of Bailey and Bailey totaled more than a century of
experience in the study and change of animal behavior. Together,
Bob and Marian trained, or directed the training, of more than
140 different species, totaling well over 15,000 animals.
Bob continues to consult,
lecture, and teach. Some of the story of Brelands and Baileys,
and of the early history of operant conditioning, is chronicled
in a video called PATIENT LIKE THE CHIPMUNKS.
 Parvene
Farhoody, MA, CPDT, CABC, CDBC
Parvene Farhoody has been
training animals for over thirty years. What began as a hobby
became her life’s work when she started her own training and
behavior business almost eighteen years ago. Today, Parvene owns
and operates Behavior Matters, Inc., an Animal Behavior
Consulting and Training service in New York City.
She has a Masters in
Psychology with a concentration in Animal Behavior and Wildlife
Conservations and is presently pursuing her PhD in Learning
Processes and Behavior Analysis at Queens College in NYC.
She is a Past President of
the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and an
avid promoter of science-based animal training. She’s
particularly interested in new and better ways to make
scientific concepts easily understood.
In addition to consulting
with shelters, volunteer groups, professional trainers, and the
public, Parvene has been featured on local and national
television, including NBC News and The Learning Channel, and has
worked with NickelodeonJr. on- and off-camera to create
information spots about raising dogs with children. She has also
written articles for national publication and makes guest
appearances as a behavior expert on the national radio
broadcasts, DogTalk and CatChat.
www.behaviormatters.com
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Registration includes: seminar support materials, hot
beverages beverages
and light snacks. Lunch is optional.
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$130 - Registration when you pay on or before 9/7/2010, (early
bird rate)
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$155 -
Registration after 9/7/2010
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$8
- Per day for all you can eat buffet lunch. Includes: soup and
salad bar, make your own sandwich, hot lunch option with
vegetarian choice, assorted desserts and beverages! They will
even cater to people with food allergies if notified at least
two weeks ahead of time.
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Group discounts available for more than 3
participants from the same business/shelter. Contact
Dana Crevling
to find out more.
Registration ends 5 days prior to the event or when registration
limit is met.
Space is limited to approximately 180 participants.
You
may pay for tuition by:
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Personal or Bank Check
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PayPal - using your account or opening a new account
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Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover through
PayPal's secure system
Complete payment information will come up on the screen after
you complete registration.
General Payment Information
Please familiarize yourself with the
Registration/ Refund Policy and the Waiver before signing
up.
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We have arranged for a special group rate that will
be ready
for registration by July 30, 2010. Please check back after
that time.
Make sure
you understand ALL the fees and restrictions. Policies
and rates may change from what is listed below.
Hilton Garden
Inn Worcester
35 Major Taylor Boulevard,
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01608
Tel: +1-508-753-5700
www.worcester.stayhgi.com
We are
thrilled to be working with the Hilton Garden Inn as our
host hotel. Conveniently located just off I-290 and an easy
three mile drive from the seminar location. Amenities
include:
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Complimentary high speed internet throughout the entire
building
• Indoor pool and spa
• Refrigerators and microwaves in all guest rooms
• UNO Chicago Grill offers lunch, dinner and room service
• Great American Grill offers breakfast, a la carte or full
buffet
• Valet Parking
• Complimentary newspaper delivered each morning
• Pavilion pantry offering frozen foods and light snacks
• Complimentary business center with faxing, photocopying,
remote printing capabilities
• Workout facility and stay fit kit
• Ergonomic Mirra chair by Herman Miller
• Self-adjusting Garden Sleep System in king rooms
We have arranged for a special group rate that will
be ready
for registration by July 30, 2010. Please check back after
that time. After after the
cutoff date reservations will be accepted on a
space and rate available basis. Guest parking is $5 per 24
hours when validated by the hotel. You may come and go from
the garage at liberty. Your parking fees can be added to
your room charges. Or you may use the valet service for
$12.95/vehicle.
Dogs are welcome at the hotel for our
group. Tell the front desk that "Connie approved it."
However, only service dogs are allowed in the college
buildings so please plan accordingly for your dog's health
and safety.
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Driving
Directions to Worcester State
College:
Eager Lecture Hall
Sullivan Academic Center
486 Chandler St
Worcester, MA 01602
From Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90):
Take Exit 10 (Auburn) to Rt. 290 East.
Take Exit 17 (Rt. 9). Turn left onto Rt. 9 West which
will turn into Highland Street at bottom of the hill.
Proceed up the hill onto Highland Street.
While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane.
Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles. (past Elm Park
and Doherty High School on the left.) At the rotary,
bear left onto June Street. At the second traffic light,
turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the
College will be three blocks up on your left. Look for
the Sullivan Academic Center that is across from the
Student Center.
From Rt. 495:
Take Exit 25 to Rt. 290 West. (Take
Exit 18 (Rt. 9 West); turn right off exit ramp and stay
in center lane, following directions for Rt. 9 West.
Turn right onto Rt. 9 West, also known as Highland
Street.
While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane.
Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles. (past Elm Park
and Doherty High School on the left.) At the rotary,
bear left onto June Street. At the second traffic light,
turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the
College will be three blocks up on your left. Look for
the Sullivan Academic Center that is across from the
Student Center.
From Rt. 9 West:
Follow Rt. 9 West into Worcester.
Route 9 is also known as Highland Street, stay in the
right hand lane after the Route 290 intersection. Stay
on Highland Street for 1.5 miles. (past Elm Park and
Doherty High School on the left.) At the rotary, bear
left onto June Street. At the second traffic light, turn
right onto May Street. The main entrance to the College
will be three blocks up on your left.
Look for the Sullivan Academic Center that is across
from the Student Center.
From Rt. 190 South:
Take Rt. 290 West.
Take Exit 18 (Rt. 9 West); turn right off exit ramp and
stay in center lane, following directions for Rt. 9
West. Turn right onto Rt. 9 West, also known as Highland
Street.
While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane.
Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles. (past Elm Park
and Doherty High School on the left.) At the rotary,
bear left onto June Street. At the second traffic light,
turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the
College will be three blocks up on your left. Look for
the Sullivan Academic Center that is across from the
Student Center.
From Rt. 290 West:
Take Exit 18 (Rt. 9 West); turn right off exit ramp and
stay in center lane, following directions for Rt. 9
West. Turn right onto Rt. 9 West, also known as Highland
Street.
While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane.
Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles. (past Elm Park
and Doherty High School on the left.) At the rotary,
bear left onto June Street. At the second traffic light,
turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the
College will be three blocks up on your left.
Look for the Sullivan Academic Center that is across
from the Student Center.
From Rt. 290 East:
Take Exit 17 (Rt. 9). Turn left onto Rt. 9 West which
will turn into Highland Street at bottom of the hill.
Proceed up the hill onto Highland Street.
While on Highland Street, stay in the right hand lane.
Stay on Highland Street for 1.5 miles. (past Elm Park
and Doherty High School on the left.) At the rotary,
bear left onto June Street. At the second traffic light,
turn right onto May Street. The main entrance to the
College will be three blocks up on your left.
Look for the Sullivan Academic Center that is across
from the Student Center.
Area
Airports:
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Logan Airport, Boston, MA - 51 miles
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T.F. Green Airport, Providence, RI - 50 miles
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Bradley International, Windsor Locks, CT - 72 miles
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Manchester, NH Airport - 75 miles
Shared Van and Limo Services to Host Hotel:
***** You will need a car or taxi from the host
hotel to the seminar location. The seminar is about
3 miles from the host hotel. Cab cost is about $10
plus tip.
Upon request,,
Dogs of Course will send out an e-mail about 30 days
before the seminars to help with ride sharing but we
are not responsible for coordinating rides.
Taxis:
Red Cab
50 Franklin St # 220.
Worcester, MA
(508) 792-9999
Yellow Cab
90 Madison St # 306.
Worcester, MA.
(508) 754-3211
Additional Area Hotel
Information:
Dogs of Course has not personally visited the
hotels below.
Hampton Inn, Worcester, MA
1-508-757-0400
Holiday Inn Express, Auburn, MA
1-508-832-2500
La Quinta, Auburn, MA
1-508-832-7000
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Pet Dogs: This
is a non-working seminar.
Pet dogs are not allowed in the lecture hall. If you choose to
travel with your dog, you are solely responsible for your dog's
healthy, safety, and well-being. Please follow humane guidelines
for weather related safety.
Service Dogs: If
you are traveling with your service dog please contact Dana at
least two weeks before the event so she can plan for your
attendance.
The amphitheater
has a fairly steep rise and steps getting to the seats. If you
have mobility limitations and need a seat on the ground floor
please contact Dana at least
two weeks before the event so she can plan for your attendance.
Please remember to
dress in layers so you are responsible for your own comfort. The temperature will be
set by the college for the comfort of the average person.
***** You will need a car or taxi from the host hotel to the
seminar location. The seminar is about 3 miles from the host
hotel. Upon request, Dogs of Course will send out an e-mail
about 30 days before the seminars to help with ride sharing but
we are not responsible for coordinating rides.
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