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Wonderful presentation - get an understanding a the MANY ...

Rebecca Hilbert

Really enjoyed this presentation and the many different aspects that come into play when understanding the dynamics of a multi dog household! It is great for...

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Really enjoyed this presentation and the many different aspects that come into play when understanding the dynamics of a multi dog household! It is great for both trainers and consultants but equally useful for dog parents. Highly recommend.

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Splendid overview of important concepts for more than one...

Deborah Robson

"Multiple" is anything from two up to a crowd. We love Debby McMullen's book, and having her in person to present this information is a huge bonus. She apolo...

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"Multiple" is anything from two up to a crowd. We love Debby McMullen's book, and having her in person to present this information is a huge bonus. She apologizes for having a cold--but it sure wasn't an impediment to the value of the webinar.

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Organizing the chaos

Kristi Reck

Nobody gets a second or third dog thinking, "I would love to add uncertainty, aggression, and rude dog behavior to my life." But many multiple-dog household...

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Nobody gets a second or third dog thinking, "I would love to add uncertainty, aggression, and rude dog behavior to my life." But many multiple-dog households end up in just that situation. Presenter Debby McMullen offers a lot of tools for coming to terms with what is actually happening and figuring out what to do to improve quality of life for all members of multi-dog households. There are no magic spells (although there are lots of actions we humans can take to encourage and maintain multi-dog harmony). When things go wrong, though, it is great to have tools like these to analyze and address just what is happening and when a professional's help is needed. Webinar includes information I found helpful for my various roles: owner, trainer, and potential adopter and foster.

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So useful to help preventing problems among dogs living t...

Steffi Krause

No matter if it's about dogs already living together, adopting a new dog, taking in a foster care or having just a visit of another dog, there can always occ...

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No matter if it's about dogs already living together, adopting a new dog, taking in a foster care or having just a visit of another dog, there can always occur more or less problems that require the intervention of a human. Debby has so many useful tips how to create a more harmonic surrounding to help the dogs getting along with each other and also gives a lot of management and training strategies in case the four legged family members don't like each other. I think this course can help a lot of people to prevent they have to re-home one of their dogs because they seem to not get along.

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How Many Dogs?!

I'm going to geek out for a second here. I have a relatively small animal household, with two dogs, two people, and a cat. That's 5 beings with their own needs, and we relate differently when it's all of us, 4 of us, 3, 2, or 1. That's 31 different relationships! (To calculate it for your family, if n is the number of beings, it's 2n-1 relationships. Thanks Lisa Korf).

When combining different personalities, some friction is bound to occur. Conflicts can be minor or major, brief, or ongoing, and they can built up to create a stressful environment that upsets every member of the household. The good news is that peace can reign in your household and I've brought in just the expert to help.

Debby McMullen tends to have a lot more dogs than I do. Her specialty is behavior consultations with an emphasis on multiple dog households, as well as those cases which may turn aggressive, so she's the perfect guide for those of you looking for help living with groups of dogs. She is the author of a book I frequently share with clients: "How Many Dogs? Using Positive Reinforcement Training to Manage a Multiple Dog Household". This is your chance to get her most up-to-date ideas and tips. She lays the foundation for understanding how multiple dogs interact, and then provides the tools to help us improve those interactions.

Recorded February 2023.

  • Suitable for pet owners, trainers, behaviorists, shelter workers and anyone looking to expand your knowledge and skills to support dogs.

  • Explore the basics of creating a harmonious home including the importance of teaching Impulse Control, establishing Routine and Structure, and Basic Manners including Auto Check in and Auto Leave it.

  • Deep Dive into Debby’s “Quality Crew Parenting Guide.” Understand how to teach fairness, how to create a thinking crew, and vital points for success.

  • Learn dog-to-dog body language to help you see trouble before it becomes a physical fight.

  • Get practical advice on how to mange a multiple dog household, but also learn what to do when that management fails including how to break up a dog fight while minimizing “fall out.”

  • Learn ways to determine if a conflict can be resolved, and how to weigh up the options if it cannot.

  • This webinar and whole lot more is included with a Diamond Membership All Access Pass. For one low price per month, you get access to all of our emotionally enriching dog courses. See if Diamond is right for you.

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Supporting Your Continued Learning

This Webinar Includes:

  • 2 Hours of Video

    Access to the recorded webinar, links to further resources, and automated session transcript.

  • Resources & Continuing Education Units

    Includes a downloadable copy of the Presentation Slides (for student use only) and three separate downloadable .pdfs of Debby's Top Tips for managing "Mealtimes and Sleeping", "Home Alone and Manners" and "Playtime".

    Professional dog trainers and behaviorists can earn 2 CEUs from the CCPDT and 2 IAABC CEUs.

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About the Instructor

Let Debby's experience bring peace to the dogs in your care.

Certified Behavior Consultant

Debby McMullen, CDBC

Debby McMullen began her training career in 1998 as a volunteer instructor at Animal Friends shelter in Pittsburgh. She has taught thousands of classes through the shelter and at other locations. She started as a dog walker at the shelter, where she developed a keen interest in behavior and was asked to join the behavior program. This lead to a career switch and the creation of her own behavior business.

Debby also ran her own Doberman rescue for nearly 15 years before taking a less active role in the rescue world.

The author of "How Many Dogs? Using Positive Reinforcement Training to Manage a Multiple Dog Household", Debby's specialty is behavior consultations with an emphasis on multiple dog households as well as aggression cases. She owns Pawsitive Reactions, LLC in Pittsburgh, PAs and is certified in behavior through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

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