ClickerExpo Conference Schedule - Bromley Cross, Lancashire

The program schedule for 2014 will help you learn more in three days than you thought possible. We’re  busy planning our most innovative program ever, chock-full of stimulating Sessions and exciting hands-on Learning Labs, all taught by the ClickerExpo Faculty who bring their unique talents and perspectives to work for you.

Legend Learning Sessions (lectures) Learning Labs (hands-on) Plenary Session

Thursday Evening
5:00 PM -
8:00 PM
Conference Registration
Cocktail Reception

Day 1: Friday
 
SESSION
SESSION
LAB
9:00 -
10:00 AM
10:00 -
10:30 AM
Morning Break - 30 minutes
10:30 -
12:30 PM
The Foundation Station
Clicker Training 101
Cecilie Koste
All Levels
Big and Tall, Round or Small?
Modifier Cues & How to Teach Them
Ken Ramirez
Advanced
The Special Sauce
Hidden Cues & Prompts for Stunning Freestyle Routines
Michele Pouliot
Advanced
12:30 -
2:00 PM
Lunch and Table Discussions
2:00 -
3:30 PM
You're in Great Shape
Understanding & Applying Shaping
Eva Bertilsson, Emeilie Johnson-Vegh
Foundation
Do You See What I See?
The Benefits of Keen Behavioral Observation
Kay Laurence
All Levels
Big and Tall, Round or Small?
Modifier Cues & How to Teach Them in Action
Ken Ramirez
Advanced
3:30 -
4:00 PM
Afternoon Break - 30 minutes
4:00 -
5:30 PM
Hidden Aversives
Drawbacks of Negative Reinforcement & Extinction
Karen Pryor
Advanced
Better, Faster, Smarter!
Competition Training with Platforms
Michele Pouliot
All Levels
You're in Great Shape
Understanding & Applying Shaping In Action
Eva Bertilsson, Emelie Johnson-Vegh
Foundation

7:00 -
9:30 PM

Special Events
Friday Night Social - Last Drop Inn Pub (In Hotel)

Day 2: Saturday
 
SESSION
SESSION
LAB
9:00 -
10:30 AM
Love it!
Effective Non-Food Reinforcement
Ken Ramirez
All Levels
Cues & Cueing
Kay Laurence
Foundation
Better, Faster, Smarter!
Competition Training with Platforms In Action
Michele Pouliot
Advanced
10:30 -
11:00 AM
Morning Break - 30 minutes
11:00 -
12:30 PM
We are the Ch-ampions
Obedience Skills in Competition
Cecilie Koste
Intermediate
Pace, Place & More
Strategic Reinforcement Delievery
Michele Pouliot
All Levels
Cues & Cueing
In Action
Kay Laurence
Foundation
12:30 -
2:00PM
Lunch and Table Discussions
2:00 -
3:30 PM
Reward Ends, Then what?
Eva Bertilsson, Emelie Johnson-Vegh
Advanced
Hold It,Get It,Bring It, Give It
The Multi-Purpose Clicked Retrieve
Michele Pouliot
Intermediate
Love it!
Effective Non-Food Reinforcement In Action
Ken Ramirez
All Levels
3:30 -
4:00 PM
Afternoon Break - 30 minutes
4:15 -
5:45PM
Room With a View Point
A Moderated Panel Discussion With Faculty

All Levels
5:45 -
6:30PM
Book and Media Signing - ClickerExpo Store
7:15 -
9:30PM

Day 3: Sunday
 
SESSION
SESSION
LAB
9:00 -
10:30AM
Let's Make Some Noise!
Techniques to Build Your Dog's Confidence
Eva Bertilsson, Emelie Johnson-Vegh
All Levels
Training Thoughtfully
Kay Laurence
Intermediate
Doggie Zen
The Way to Self-Control
Cecilie Koste
All Levels
10:30 -
11:00 AM
Morning Break - 30 minutes
11:00 -
12:30 PM
Oops!
What to Do When Mistakes Happen
Ken Ramirez
All Levels
Hooking Up!
Chaining Behaviors
Cecilie Koste
Intermediate
Hold It, Get It, Bring It, Give It!
The Multi-Purpose Clicked Retrieve In Action
Michele Pouliot
Advanced
12:30 -
2:00 PM
Lunch and Table Discussions
2:00 -
3:30 PM
Agility Right from the Start
Eva Bertilsson, Emilie Johnson-Vegh
All Levels
Aggression Treatment & Context
Ken Ramirez
Advanced
The Joy of Training
Kay Laurence
Intermediate
3:30 -
4:00 PM
Afternoon Break - 30 minutes
4:00 -
5:30 PM