| PRESS RELEASE: Hanson Attends International Animal Behavior Conference |
For Immediate ReleaseSunday, April 29, 2012 Contact: [Bangor]¾ Don Hanson, co-owner and Director of Behavior Counseling and Training at the Green Acres Kennel Shop in Bangor, has completed 26 hours of continuing education, while attending the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) annual conference in Warwick, RI. Some of the sessions Hanson attended include; A Brilliant Disguise: Illnesses that Look Like Behavior Problems by Dr. Emily Levine, Critical Periods of Social and Psychological Development by Gail Fisher, Current Nutrition Controversies: The Science Behind Feeding Fido and Fluffy by Linda Case, Behavioral Relapse in Animals: Mechanisms of Extinction and Response Recovery by Dr. Ruth Colwill and Essential Components of Effective Behavior Change for All Species of Learners by Dr. Susan Friedman. The IAABC is working to standardize and support the practice of companion animal behavior consulting, while providing resources for pet owners needing advice. Their conference provides educational and networking opportunities for practicing animal behavior consultants and those wishing to learn more. For more information visit their website at: http://iaabc.org/ Hanson is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, and Bach Foundation Registered Animal Practitioner. He and his training staff first introduced clicker training and the concept of “dog-friendly” training to the Bangor area in 1997. An experienced speaker, he has lectured on pets, behavior and the Bach Flower remedies in the USA, Canada, the Caribbean and Japan. He has been educating the public via “The Woof-Meow” show since 2005. Broadcast on WVOM, 103.9FM & WVQM 101.3FM, the show airs on Saturday mornings at 7:30AM and Sunday nights at 8:30PM. In business since 1965, Green Acres Kennel Shop at 1653 Union Street is a Pet Care Services Association (PCSA) accredited facility offering boarding, daycare and grooming for dogs and cats, as well as pet behavior consultations and training classes. Voted Best Kennel every year since 2002, Best Pet Store every year since 2007, and Best Dog Trainer in 2011, the Green Acres retail store offers a wide variety of wholesome pet foods, treats and quality supplies. For more information, please call 945-6841 or visit www.greenacreskennel.com. |