Dog Body-Language & Communication: What Does Your Dog Tell You?

HOME & GARDEN, NATURE & ANIMALS -

Winter/Spring 2023

In this presentation, Alana Stevenson goes over how dogs communicate through body-language with each other and with people. Learn how your body-language and movement can affect dog behavior both on and off-leash. Predict conflict at dog parks and understand when and why a dog might shy away or bite. Appeasement gestures and why you should never punish a growl will be discussed.

This class will meet inside CVU.

Alana Stevenson

Alana Stevenson, M.S. is a professional animal behavior specialist and dog trainer. She has a Master of Science in Biology Education and a bachelor’s degree in Biology. Alana is a certified Fear Free Professional and certified in Low Stress Handling for Dogs and Cats. She is on the Cat-Friendly Practice Advisory Council for the American Association of Feline Practitioners, and is the author of two books on humane dog training and behavior modification: The Right Way the First Time: Teaching Your Dog Kindly & Humanely (2007) and Training Your Dog the Humane Way: Simple Teaching Tips for Resolving Problem Behaviors and Raising a Happy Dog (2011).

Alana promotes a humane, animal-friendly, and science-based approach to dog training and dog and cat behavior modification. Her website is www.alanastevenson.com.

April 2023