2008 Camp R.E.W.A.R.D for Aggressive, Reactive or Shy Dogs 3 Day Camp Details

Positive Motivation Dog Training, Pamela Dennison, Belvidere, NJ, 908-459-5244

Location:	Belvidere, NJ
Dates:	April 25, 26, & 27 - FULL
	September 26, 27 & 28
Costs:	$450.00 (per one person and one dog)
	Additional $75.00 for each additional dog (max. of 2 dogs per person)
	$200.00 per person without a dog
Limits:	8 dogs. Auditors - no limit
Accreditation Information Frequently Asked Questions Fill out my Aggressive Dog Survey Read about/view Photos of past Camp R.E.W.A.R.D.s

Catered lunch is included. Please let me know in advance if you have special dietary needs.

These camps are working camps for aggressive or reactive dogs. There will be a minimum of two sessions per day with the dogs, working on individual and group problems. In addition to the working sessions, there will be classroom time, discussing foundation behaviors, calming signals, background information on aggression, management and how to live with an aggressive dog. If there is time, we will do other things as well (depending on the weather and availability), such as tracking, group trail walking, swimming for both dogs and people and more.

Disclaimer: Camp R.E.W.A.R.D. was founded on positive training principles. Therefore, it is our policy that clients and staff alike in this building and on these premises or wherever Camp R.E.W.A.R.D. is held use positive training methods.

Not all dogs are appropriate for a camp setting and program. If management decides that your dog needs additional skills prior to participating or is not a suitable candidate for camp, management reserves the right to decline his/her continued attendance.

Any individual who engages in conduct with respect to their dog, or another participant's dog or person that is deemed inappropriate by management may be asked to leave the premises. Additionally, if management perceives a participant's training behavior or mannerism as inhumane, abusive or hostile, that individual may be asked to leave the premises.

Refund policy. In the event that you are asked to leave camp or cannot attend each day of camp for which you have signed up, management reserves the right to deny a refund or pro rate a portion of your fees, as management deems appropriate

Before signing up for camp, you must read the FAQs below!

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All I ever wanted to know about Camp R.E.W.A.R.D.
but was afraid to ask:

What is Camp R.E.W.A.R.D.?
Camp R.E.W.A.R.D. is a 3 or 5 day camp/seminar for owners and their aggressive, reactive or shy dogs.

What training methods are used at Camp R.E.W.A.R.D.?
Positive methods only are used at the camp. Prong collars, choke chains, head halters, yelling, jerking, etc., will not be allowed at Camp R.E.W.A.R.D. The positive methods used have been proven to be the best methods for dealing with aggressive dogs.

What behaviors will my dog need to know before coming to Camp R.E.W.A.R.D.?
The short list:

• Eye contact with you – even amidst distractions (or as best as you can)
• Name response – amidst distractions (or as best as you can)
• “Come” word response amidst distractions (or as best as you can)
• Door etiquette
• Walk on a loose leash
• Sit and down
• Stay
• Crate training – dogs must feel comfortable in a crate in your vehicle. These dogs are all aggressive and the safest place for your dog is in a crate in your car/van. In addition, it is cooler for your dog to be in a crate – that way you can safely keep the doors and windows open in hot weather, while you are waiting your turn. I may bend on the fluency of the other behaviors on this list, but not on crate training.

Why are these basic behaviors needed for camp?
Without these simple basic behaviors, we cannot work on the aggression issues with your dog. If your dog isn’t focused on you, he will have no choice but to focus on his own particular provoking stimuli.

What can I expect to learn at Camp R.E.W.A.R.D.?
How to set up a personalized and positive desensitization program, with exercises you will learn at camp. How to NOT be your dog’s worst nightmare and how to set your dog up to succeed (ie: not aggress).

What will we be doing at camp?
The short list:

• Classroom time every day
• Two sessions per day working with your dog (more if we can)
• Diane Mayer, MSW will be coming in to talk about the human side of your team and how we can change our reactions to our dogs reactions (when available)
• Tracking with Dr. Karen Dashfield, DVM (when available)
• Rally Obedience
• Free shaping/tricks
• Freestyle (dancing with your dog)
• Swimming – dogs and humans – weather permitting
• Hiking (on an easy trail – no hills)

Please understand that every group is a little different in terms of skills of the dogs, skills of the handlers and as such, the abovementioned activities may be changed, modified, added to or deleted.

Any other questions, please feel free to call or email Pam!

Contact Information:
Email: pam@positivedogs.com
Phone: (908) 459-5244

** Camp R.E.W.A.R.D has now been accepted for accreditation by the Certification Council of Pet Dog Trainers for continuing education credits for Certified Pet Dog Trainers!!!

Continuing Education credits are as follows:
1 day = 6 ceu's
2 day = 12 ceu's
3 day = 18 ceu's
4 day = 24 ceu's
5 day = 30 ceu's

View Past Camp R.E.W.A.R.D.s photos!

June, 2004

October 2003

July, 2003

2002