RIVENDALE

Learning Center

 

Offering Animal Training Workshops & Behavior Consultations

No Force/ No Fear Techniques

 

Helping Professional Trainers & Animal Lovers Improve Their Skills

 

Services Offered at Rivendale Learning Center

 Facility

Spaces available for rent for various activities:

          Covered arena, 120 ft x 60 ft with indoor viewing area.

          Indoor fully-matted 1225 sq ft training space with a/v equipment, chairs & tables.

          Lighted parking areas.

[Availability dependent upon concurrence with RLC philosophies.]

 

Private Animal Consultation services

All species welcome;

In-home, office, phone & e-mail appointments available;

Emphasis on No Force/No Fear training techniques & Positive Reinforcement solutions;

Specializing in helping reactive, aggressive and fearful animals;

Customized training plans built to suit all lifestyles and behavior needs;

Single-sessions or multiple regular sessions available.

Flower Essence services for all people and animals.

 

Professional Animal Consultation services

Police K-9 Training Presentations;

Police K-9 consultation, Unit audits, administration and liability reduction;

Canine Tracking & Scentwork seminars and clinics;

Search & Rescue dog training support workshops;

Training & behavior seminars for professional animal trainers;

Local, Cross-country & International venues available.

 

Training Skills Workshops

Geared toward professional animal trainers and animal owners dedicated to learning more about behavior and advanced training skills, these workshops offer hands-on experience and practice with different animal species. Some workshops focus on a single skill, while others explore various skills to improve mechanical techniques and knowledge.

 

Animals available on-site: dogs, cats, horses, alpacas, chinchilla, newts, fish, (chickens arriving Spring '08).

 

TAGteach workshops for trainers of all industries will be introduced at this facility.

 

Resource Center

Library:      RLC offers a library of books, magazines and videos for educational development in a wide variety of animal behavior and training topics. A computer is available for practicing timing games and criteria-shifting skills.

 

Industry products:      Training toys, tools, etc. are available on site to professional trainers for viewing and trying with animals and clients.

 

Retail sales:      some training tools, toys, and supplements are available for purchase directly through RLC.

 

Games Night:     a regular gathering for people to improve training & coaching skills without using animals through various learning games.

 

Movie Night:     a regular gathering in the a/v room for groups to enjoy and discuss various video presentations covering areas of interest ranging from specific animal training subjects to simply entertaining animal movies. Depending on interest, a series may be offered targeting a particular species or training philosophy. Popcorn is included!

 

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