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Dr Sophia Yin (DVM, MS) is coming in Oct 2012

Dr. Sophia Yin knows what it’s like to have a problem pet and nowhere to turn for professional help. And she has witnessed countless fractured relationships between misunderstood pets and their frustrated human companions.

As a result, her mission in life is to improve our understanding of animals and their behaviour so that we can care for, appreciate and enjoy our time with them better.

Sophia learned that every pet needs a human who can lead. Not like a boss, but like a partner in a dance—someone who gives clear signals, rewards desirable behaviour as it occurs, removes rewards for inappropriate behaviour immediately, and sticks to the plan consistently until the new, good behaviour is a habit.

She found that because pets don’t understand spoken language, they rely on body language plus desired or undesired consequences in order to learn. This means that humans must be aware of their movement and actions because every move they make while interacting with the pet influences the animal’s behaviour and perception of them.

Sophia’s dedication to helping people communicate with pets in a positive, scientifically sound way has led her to create a variety of exceptional books and products for pet owners and pet-care professionals who also aspire to bond with their pets on a whole new level.

And now Learning About Dogs is presenting Sophia in New Zealand.  Sophia will will be at two locations: Sudima Hotel in Auckland, and Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin.  Read more…

Watch Sophia on Daily Planet, Canada

Download Dr Sophia Yin Brochure

Two Cat Workshops held on Friday 5 (Auckland) and Friday 12 Oct (Dunedin) read more information