Description
This webinar was originally scheduled for 20th November 2025. It will now take place on Tuesday 2nd December at 8pm due to Presenter illness.
PLEASE NOTE- If you are ABTC, a Dogs Trust employee or ASK APEL please email the office at info@apbc.org.uk with your name and email and we can create you an account on our new website so you can gain access to discounts for now and in future without the use of the codes.
Presentation Details:
In this webinar, Danielle will delve into the concept of arousal in dogs and its fundamental role in shaping canine behaviour. She will illustrate how enabling dogs to regulate their arousal levels can significantly enhance their ability to progress in training. Whether it involves a dog exhibiting distance-increasing behaviours due to fear, or an exuberant young dog learning self-regulation for an agility course or to go to a cafe, arousal regulation is the key.
A critical aspect of this process is teaching dogs to manage their arousal in a safe and supportive manner that avoids overwhelming them. Danielle will explore strategies to gradually build a dog’s ability to cope with heightened arousal by working within their thresholds, ensuring they feel secure and empowered throughout the learning journey. By fostering a calm and controlled environment, owners can help their dogs make steady progress in regulation skills while maintaining trust and emotional stability. This presentation promises to equip attendees with practical insights and strategies for fostering arousal regulation in their own dogs, paving the way for ethical, trust-based training outcomes.
Presenter Bio:
Danielle Beck is a Clinical Animal Behaviourist, rehabilitation trainer, and founder of Control The Meerkat, a trauma-informed education and behaviour support service. With over 18 years of experience, Danielle specialises in working with complex behaviour cases, including trauma, reactivity, fears, and emotional dysregulation.
Danielle brings a unique perspective shaped by both professional expertise and lived experience and is known for her engaging use of neuroscience, including the popular Control The Meerkat analogy, which helps explain the inner workings of canine behaviour.
She also mentors professionals progressing towards Clinical Animal Behaviourist accreditation and regularly contributes to national conversations around welfare-focused dog training and trauma-informed care.
Danielle is passionate about supporting people to train their own dogs ethically, safely, and with a strong foundation of trust and co-regulation.
Price: APBC members £17.50; ABTC members £30; Non-members £40
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The recording will be available 24 hours after the live session.
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