PIT BULL AWARENESS SEMINAR: Judging the Innocent
Saturday June 14th 10am – 5pm @ Happy Tails in Portland, Maine

To sign up for this seminar, please visit Happy Tails Portland.

Speaker: Drayton Michaels, CTC

Drayton Michaels has been working with dogs professionally for over 7 years. He is a graduate of the SFSPCA Academy for Dog Trainers, known as ‘the Harvard for dog trainers’. At the academy, Drayton honed his dog training and behavior modification skills under the tutelage of world-renowned dog behavior experts, Jean Donaldson and Janis Bradley. This opportunity provided Drayton with a keen understanding and application of modern, science-based techniques with an effective, positive, non-force approach. In addition to his academic studies, Drayton has logged countless volunteer hours with numerous shelters and rescue organizations, helping to foster, rehabilitate and train pit bulls.

As a certified professional dog trainer and behavior modification specialist, Drayton’s work is focused most specifically on rehabilitating and training Pit Bull dogs. He has a strong commitment to educating people to be responsible dog owners and provides them with the skills and knowledge to create the safest and strongest bond possible, while effectively training their dogs. Please visit www.pitbullguru.com for more information.

Drayton is currently producing a documentary film called, Judging the Innocent. The film features the best and brightest professionals involved with humane, science-based canine training, behavior modification and research. Also included are some of the most well respected Pit Bull advocacy groups and of course a vast array of wonderful pit bull dogs and their loving responsible human companions.

Topics:

1. A true history of the Pit Bull dog. Learn how this breed of dog has gone from national treasure to mythical national nightmare.

2. A science-based assessment of dog behavior and how it relates to so called Dangerous Dogs.

3. The common criteria that surrounds most fatal dog attacks.

4. A critical look at the media and how it reports on dog attacks.

5. A look at the statistics and pseudo science. Learn how they are used to cause prejudice against certain breeds.

6. Breed Bans – why they do not work.

7. Why Dangerous Dog Laws affect ALL dogs and ALL dog owners.

8. Solutions to the Pit Bull dilemma.

9. The Pit Bull Owners / Care takers Commandments.

10. Advice for people who are afraid of dogs, especially Pit Bulls.

11. The Good News about Pit Bulls.

To sign up for this seminar, please visit Happy Tails Portland.