Dynamic Leadership Foundations for Dog Owners

1. Dynamic Leadership Foundations for Dog Owners Be the change that you want in your dog Zen Dog Training Center LLC—Lori Stephens, pNLP, CCP, ABCDT—503.862.7033

2. “My dog runs the house, not me!” “I don’t know what my dog wants.” “I feel guilty, so I spoil my dog.” “I know that my dog doesn’t respect me.” “My dog is tense around me but relaxed with other people.” “My dog is so hyper that it makes me hyper.” “I’m so frustrated with my dog that I start crying or yelling.” Many dog owners complain about the “problem behaviors” of their dogs but don’t realize that they may be causing the dog’s behavior. What’s the solution? Knowledge. Zen Dog Training Center LLC—Lori Stephens, pNLP, CCP, ABCDT—503.862.7033

3. By learning more about your habits and even your attitude about dogs, you can train yourself to be calm, clear, and consistent. In this way, you become the human that your dog trusts and respects. Simple commands that get your dog to sit, stay, or fetch? Nope—this interdisciplinary course blends philosophy, evolutionary science, nonverbal communication, and even personal development. Most dog obedience programs teach you how to get make your dog behave more like you. This one teaches you how to think more like your dog. Join us and find out how to “be the change that you want in your dog.” Zen Dog Training Center LLC—Lori Stephens, pNLP, CCP, ABCDT—503.862.7033

4. The issue: There are no dog “behavior problems”—there are only human “inconvenience problems.” The goal: To radically change the way that you look at dogs, your relationship with them, and your leadership of them. The result: You become a peaceful, knowledgeable leader; your dog becomes a peaceful, respectful follower. Zen Dog Training Center LLC—Lori Stephens, pNLP, CCP, ABCDT—503.862.7033

5. Course Structure Eight lessons, each lasts 1-2 hours; may be conducted at the student’s home or a park Homework that includes reading, viewing videos, andshort writing assignments Zen Dog Training Center LLC—Lori Stephens, pNLP, CCP, ABCDT—503.862.7033

6. Course Overview 1—Introduction, philosophy, vocal skills 2—Origins, domestication (from wolf to dog) 3—The pack leader, learning discipline 4—Becoming primal 5—Relating to dogs, the role of the dog 6—Concepts, effective terminology, consistency 7—Training your pack, the dog’s body 8—New habits, continue learning Zen Dog Training Center LLC—Lori Stephens, pNLP, CCP, ABCDT—503.862.7033

7. Course Options Complete Course—8 Lessons in 8 weeks $300 Condensed Course—8 lessons in 4 weeks $300 Student’s Choice—Any single lesson $40 Zen Dog Training Center LLC—Lori Stephens, pNLP, CCP, ABCDT—503.862.7033

8. About the Trainer Lori Stephens, pNLP, CCP, ABCDTDog Owner Behaviorist Lori Stephens has worked in the field of interpersonal communication for 30 years, has edited over 100 published books on communication, NLP, and relationships, and has published four books including The Mindful Dog Owner: What Your Dog Is Teaching You about Living Enlightenment. In 2012, she became a Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT) through Animal Behavior College. Since 1990, she has studied Neurolinguistic Programming, and in 2006, completed an NLP Practitioner Certification program with Designed Thinking. She holds a BA in English from the University of Oregon and earned a Certified Communications Professional award. Her experience is augmented with decades of study in Eastern philosophy, cognitive psychology, and linguistics. Zen Dog Training Center LLC—Lori Stephens, pNLP, CCP, ABCDT—503.862.7033

9. FAQ Who should take this course? Do I take this course before or after an obedience training class? Are there breed restrictions? Zen Dog Training Center LLC—Lori Stephens, pNLP, CCP, ABCDT—503.862.7033

10. Thank you! Zen Dog Training Center LLC—Lori Stephens, pNLP, CCP, ABCDT—503.862.7033