Attention dog people! Are you professional K9 handler or trainer for law enforcement? Are you a civilian involved in any sports with your dog such as agility, nosework, rally, flyball, Schutzhund, Mondio, PSA, or other protection sports? Do you want to be more efficient and effective with your training? Canine Cognition Assessment can get you going in the right direction and offer clarity with how your dog thinks! What is Canine Cognition Assessment (CCA)? CCA is process of which we conduct a series of “brain games” that allow us to determine how your dog processes information. Each dog, even ones from the same litter, has their own way of gathering and processing information. This class is based on the research done with Cameron Ford (Fordk9.com) and Duke University and is designed to see how your dog’s brain works. This seminar is open to ALL dogs that are at least 6 months old, regardless sport or profession. The information gathered can help you adjust your training plans to how your dog learns. Is your dog strong in memory? Are they a problem solver? How quickly do they make inferences? These questions can be answered by playing these games. The best part is- there are no wrong answers! We gather data and processing the results to give us an idea on how to adjust to the dogs learning style. Your lead instructor, Pete Stevens, is the President and Lead Trainer at The Scentsable K9. Pete retired from the Chula Vista Police Department after 24.5 years. During his career, Pete worked 4 Police Service Dogs- 3 single purpose (1 patrol and 2 narcotics) and 1 dual purpose (patrol/narcotics). Pete was assigned to patrol, Gang Suppression, Narcotics Enforcement Team, and was as a Task Force Officer assigned to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Pete is a Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Use of Force Instructor and has an Advanced Certificate from the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA POST). Pete is a CA POST K9 team evaluator for patrol and narcotics. He is a Certifying Official for the California Narcotic Canine Association (CNCA) and is on the CNCA Board of Directors. Pete is also NACSW trial Judge. In 2018, Pete created The Scentsable K9 which has conducted over 100 workshops and seminars focused on detection. Pete graduated from the first Canine Cognition Instructors Course at Ford K9. Special Guest Instructor- Lily Strassberg Lily is currently a trainer at Grassroots K9 where she raises and develops dual purpose Malinois, single purpose Labradors, and trains pet obedience in a board and train format. Previously, Lily worked for Ford K9, raising and training narcotic, firearm, explosive, electronic media, and bed bug detection dogs, and at the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, puppy raising and assisting in the training of live find and human remains disaster search dogs. While there, she also managed the Fit to Work conditioning and physical fitness program for the dogs in training. Lily received her Masters in cognitive and behavioral science from Auburn University. She holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Animal Behavior and Psychology with a Neuroscience focus. In college Lily worked in Duke’s Canine Cognition Laboratory conducting cognition assessments on a population of explosive detection dogs - research that she continued in her graduate career. Prior to graduate school, Lily worked for the Karen Pryor Academy as a curriculum developer, concurrently receiving her dog trainer professional certification (KPA-CTP) and working as a senior trainer for Metro Pets, doing private behavior consultations and teaching puppy, obedience, and trick classes. Her passion for dog training came to light in her early teens working with shelter dogs, and has been honed through academic and applied experience with pet and detection dogs.
Attention dog people! Are you professional K9 handler or trainer for law enforcement? Are you a civilian involved in any sports with your dog such as agility, nosework, rally, flyball, Schutzhund, Mondio, PSA, or other protection sports? Do you want to be more efficient and effective with your training? Canine Cognition Assessment can get you going in the right direction and offer clarity with how your dog thinks!
What is Canine Cognition Assessment (CCA)? CCA is process of which we conduct a series of “brain games” that allow us to determine how your dog processes information. Each dog, even ones from the same litter, has their own way of gathering and processing information. This class is based on the research done with Cameron Ford (Fordk9.com) and Duke University and is designed to see how your dog’s brain works.
This seminar is open to ALL dogs that are at least 6 months old, regardless sport or profession. The information gathered can help you adjust your training plans to how your dog learns. Is your dog strong in memory? Are they a problem solver? How quickly do they make inferences? These questions can be answered by playing these games. The best part is- there are no wrong answers! We gather data and processing the results to give us an idea on how to adjust to the dogs learning style.
Your lead instructor, Pete Stevens, is the President and Lead Trainer at The Scentsable K9. Pete retired from the Chula Vista Police Department after 24.5 years. During his career, Pete worked 4 Police Service Dogs- 3 single purpose (1 patrol and 2 narcotics) and 1 dual purpose (patrol/narcotics). Pete was assigned to patrol, Gang Suppression, Narcotics Enforcement Team, and was as a Task Force Officer assigned to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Pete is a Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Use of Force Instructor and has an Advanced Certificate from the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA POST). Pete is a CA POST K9 team evaluator for patrol and narcotics. He is a Certifying Official for the California Narcotic Canine Association (CNCA) and is on the CNCA Board of Directors. Pete is also NACSW trial Judge. In 2018, Pete created The Scentsable K9 which has conducted over 100 workshops and seminars focused on detection. Pete graduated from the first Canine Cognition Instructors Course at Ford K9.
Special Guest Instructor- Lily Strassberg
Lily is currently a trainer at Grassroots K9 where she raises and develops dual purpose Malinois, single purpose Labradors, and trains pet obedience in a board and train format. Previously, Lily worked for Ford K9, raising and training narcotic, firearm, explosive, electronic media, and bed bug detection dogs, and at the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation, puppy raising and assisting in the training of live find and human remains disaster search dogs. While there, she also managed the Fit to Work conditioning and physical fitness program for the dogs in training.
Lily received her Masters in cognitive and behavioral science from Auburn University. She holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Animal Behavior and Psychology with a Neuroscience focus. In college Lily worked in Duke’s Canine Cognition Laboratory conducting cognition assessments on a population of explosive detection dogs - research that she continued in her graduate career.
Prior to graduate school, Lily worked for the Karen Pryor Academy as a curriculum developer, concurrently receiving her dog trainer professional certification (KPA-CTP) and working as a senior trainer for Metro Pets, doing private behavior consultations and teaching puppy, obedience, and trick classes. Her passion for dog training came to light in her early teens working with shelter dogs, and has been honed through academic and applied experience with pet and detection dogs.
Attention dog people! Are you professional K9 handler or trainer for law enforcement? Are you a civilian involved in any sports with your dog such as agility, nosework, rally, flyball, Schutzhund, Mondio, PSA, or other protection sports? Do you want to be more efficient and effective with your training? Canine Cognition Assessment can get you going in the right direction and offer clarity with how your dog thinks! What is Canine Cognition Assessment (CCA)? CCA is process of which we conduct a series of “brain games” that allow us to determine how your dog processes information. Each dog, even ones from the same litter, has their own way of gathering and processing information. This class is based on the research done with Cameron Ford (Fordk9.com) and Dr. Brian Hare at Duke University and is designed to see how your dog’s brain works. This seminar is open to ALL dogs that are at least 6 months old, regardless sport or profession. The information gathered can help you adjust your training plans to how your dog learns. Is your dog strong in memory? Are they a problem solver? How quickly do they make inferences? These questions can be answered by playing these games. The best part is- there are no wrong answers! We gather data and processing the results to give us an idea on how to adjust to the dogs learning style. Your lead instructor, Pete Stevens, is the President and Lead Trainer at The Scentsable K9. Pete retired from the Chula Vista Police Department after 24.5 years. During his career, Pete worked 4 Police Service Dogs- 3 single purpose (1 patrol and 2 narcotics) and 1 dual purpose (patrol/narcotics). Pete was assigned to patrol, Gang Suppression, Narcotics Enforcement Team, and was as a Task Force Officer assigned to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Pete is a Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Use of Force Instructor and has an Advanced Certificate from the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA POST). Pete is a CA POST K9 team evaluator for patrol and narcotics. He is a Certifying Official for the California Narcotic Canine Association (CNCA) and is on the CNCA Board of Directors. Pete is also NACSW trial Judge. In 2018, Pete created The Scentsable K9 which has conducted over 100 workshops and seminars focused on detection. Pete graduated from the first Canine Cognition Instructors Course at Ford K9.
Attention dog people! Are you professional K9 handler or trainer for law enforcement? Are you a civilian involved in any sports with your dog such as agility, nosework, rally, flyball, Schutzhund, Mondio, PSA, or other protection sports? Do you want to be more efficient and effective with your training? Canine Cognition Assessment can get you going in the right direction and offer clarity with how your dog thinks!
What is Canine Cognition Assessment (CCA)? CCA is process of which we conduct a series of “brain games” that allow us to determine how your dog processes information. Each dog, even ones from the same litter, has their own way of gathering and processing information. This class is based on the research done with Cameron Ford (Fordk9.com) and Dr. Brian Hare at Duke University and is designed to see how your dog’s brain works.
This seminar is open to ALL dogs that are at least 6 months old, regardless sport or profession. The information gathered can help you adjust your training plans to how your dog learns. Is your dog strong in memory? Are they a problem solver? How quickly do they make inferences? These questions can be answered by playing these games. The best part is- there are no wrong answers! We gather data and processing the results to give us an idea on how to adjust to the dogs learning style.
Your lead instructor, Pete Stevens, is the President and Lead Trainer at The Scentsable K9. Pete retired from the Chula Vista Police Department after 24.5 years. During his career, Pete worked 4 Police Service Dogs- 3 single purpose (1 patrol and 2 narcotics) and 1 dual purpose (patrol/narcotics). Pete was assigned to patrol, Gang Suppression, Narcotics Enforcement Team, and was as a Task Force Officer assigned to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Pete is a Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Use of Force Instructor and has an Advanced Certificate from the California Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA POST). Pete is a CA POST K9 team evaluator for patrol and narcotics. He is a Certifying Official for the California Narcotic Canine Association (CNCA) and is on the CNCA Board of Directors. Pete is also NACSW trial Judge. In 2018, Pete created The Scentsable K9 which has conducted over 100 workshops and seminars focused on detection. Pete graduated from the first Canine Cognition Instructors Course at Ford K9.
