Press Releases

March 16, 2005
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Michelle Pintar
Direct: (414) 431-6104
E-mail: mpintar@wihumane.org

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Wisconsin Humane Society to Host SAFER Training Workshop
Two-Day Workshop will Focus on Understanding Dog Communication; Learning How to Identity Safe Canines

MILWAUKEE ? The Wisconsin Humane Society, an animal welfare organization whose mission is to build a community where people value animals and treat them with respect and kindness, will be hosting a two-day Safety Assessment for Evaluating Rehoming (SAFER) Training Workshop March 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and March 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A scientifically verified behavior evaluation used to assess aggression and fear, the SAFER assessment is used in shelters throughout the country as well as vet clinics, helping to identify which dogs need additional behavior modification.

The SAFER Training Workshop will focus on areas such as understanding communication with dogs; learning how to identify safe dogs; Behavior Modification programs for behaviors identified during testing; and hands-on training in the two-day workshop. The workshop will be coordinated by Dr. Emily Weiss, a certified applied animal behaviorist and consultant to the Wisconsin Humane Society.

WHAT:
SAFER Training Workshop

WHERE:
Wisconsin Humane Society
4500 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee , WI

WHEN:
March 17: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 18: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MEDIA INTEREST:
· Interview opportunity with Dr. Emily Weiss and participants.
· Photo opportunity of proper dog training techniques.

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