We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, we must cancel the upcoming webinar, “Kitten Kindergarten: The ABCs of Clicker Training.” We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We will explore options to reschedule this valuable session and will keep you updated on any new dates.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding.
The National Kitten Coalition
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Join NKC for a special presentation by guest speaker Jessica Benoit RVT, VTS (Behaviour), KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, Fear Free TM Certified and Approved Speaker.
In this presentation attendees will learn all about clicker training! We will delve into the mechanics of clicker training, reinforcers and treat delivery and how to set up training sessions for success. Learn how to teach your kitten foundation behaviors and how to utilize these behaviors for problem prevention.
If you can’t attend the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign up anyway. A recording of this webinar will be accessible on NKC’s eLearning Center within two weeks of the live event.
About Jessica Benoit
Jessica graduated from the NAIT Animal Health Technology program in 2010. She is a Registered Veterinary Technologist and the co-owner of Companion Veterinary Clinic, a Fear Free Certified Practice in Alberta, Canada. She is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Behaviour, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. Jessica is also a Fear Free Certified veterinary professional, trainer, and speaker.
Jessica developed the training and behaviour program at Companion Veterinary Clinic in 2013, developing curricula for dog training classes, kitten classes, trick training, and offering private training and behaviour modification sessions. Her goals have always been for clients to see their veterinary clinic as the first step to helping them with their pet’s behaviour, and to ensure the emotional welfare of patients during veterinary visits. She is enthusiastic about teaching pet guardians how to best motivate and connect with their pets using positive, science-based methods of training. She has a special interest in cooperative veterinary care and enjoys helping canine and feline patients feel more comfortable and empowered for veterinary examinations and procedures.
Jessica enjoys educating and sharing her knowledge through speaking engagements which include Doggone Safe presentations for children, guest lecturing both locally and internationally for veterinary professionals and trainers and providing client education seminars. In addition, she provides mentorship for veterinary technologists and trainers interested in animal behaviour. In her spare time, she loves reading and being outdoors with her husband and two children, 1 dogs, 1 cat, and 10 chickens!
