Advanced Canine Behaviour Seminar
Exploring Learning Theory, Trigger stacking, Anxiety, Hormones, Genetics and Clinical Case Analysis
Seminar Information
Date: 23rd January 2027
Venue: Northfield Methodist Church, Wesley Hall, Cnr Aerodrome Dr & Webb Str, Airfield, Benoni
Time: 8h30 – 17h00
Program (Provisional)
08h30-08h40: Welcome
08h40-09h35: Back to Basics – Revisiting Learning Theory: Behavioural terminology, definitions and concepts in behavioural modification
09h35-10h30: The Chemistry of Behaviour: Understanding hormones and their effect on behaviour
10:30-10h50: Tea break
10h50-11h45: The Last Straw: Understanding trigger stacking in pets
11h45-12h40: Inside an Anxious Mind: A behavioural and clinical perspective on Canine Anxiety, including separation anxiety
12h40-13h20: Lunch break
13h20-14h15: Born This Way: Explaining the influences of Genetics on Canine behaviour
14h15-15h15: Canine Behaviour in Practice: A collaborative hands-on approach to a Canine case study
15h15-15h30: Tea break
15h30-16h30: Canine Behaviour in Practice: A collaborative hands-on approach to a Canine case study (continued)
16h30-17h00: Final comments, questions and closing
Cost
The cost to attend the seminar is R 990.00.
A discount of 5% is applicable to group bookings of 5-9 people.
A discount of 10% is applicable to group bookings consisting of 10 or more people.
Group bookings must be paid in one payment and will receive one invoice.
Seminar information and receipt will be sent to the contact person of the group.
Bank details
Account name: Ethology Academy
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Wierda Park
Account number: 4051242190
Reference: Your name and surname + seminar
** It is very important that you put your name and surname as reference as there will be no other way to link the payment to you!!
** Please email proof of payment to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Terms and conditions to attend the seminar
1. By registering, you consent to Ethology Academy collecting and processing your personal data in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) for the purposes of managing this event.
2. The organizers accept no responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, injury, or theft of personal property occurring at the venue during the seminar.
3. We will be taking photographs and video footage at this event. By attending, you consent to your image being used in post-event marketing and promotional materials.
Payment & Access Policy
• Please note that space is limited.
• Seats are allocated on a first-paid, first-served basis.
• Full payment is required to secure your seat.
• Your registration is considered provisional until proof of payment (PoP) is received.
• Please email your PoP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. using your Name and Surname as the reference.
• Once your registration has been received you will receive a confirmation email sent to the address stated above.
• Once all the tickets have been sold the registration will be closed. You are welcome to email should you wish to be placed on a waiting list.
• Tickets may be sold at the door should seats still be available.
Cancellation policy and substitution rules
• Cancellations must be requested in writing at least 8 days prior to the event date (by 15 January 2027) to qualify for a full refund.
• Cancellations made within 8 days of the seminar are strictly non-refundable due to venue and catering commitments.
• Ticket substitutions (sending a colleague in your place) are permitted up to 48 hours before the event at no extra cost."
Lunch
• A standard light finger-food lunch will be provided.
• Please note that due to catering constraints, we are unable to accommodate individual dietary adjustments or substitutions.
• Attendees with specific dietary requirements or allergies are advised to make alternative arrangements.