During out-of-town events marked with an asterisk * Kathie will not be available for training or consultation in Marfa. Feel free to call or send me an email.
*April 2011 - Providence, RI. International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants behavior conference.
September 27, 2010 - Marfa, TX. Presidio County 4-H Dog Care and Training 4-H Project begins its second year.
*October 19 - 25, 2010 - Atlanta, GA. 17th annual Association of Pet Dog Trainers conference and trade show.
*January 23, 2010 - Marfa, TX. Presidio County Stock Show. The 4-H Dog Show is scheduled for 9:30 A.M in the roping arena, but may begin sooner if judging is completed in earlier event. There is a community barbeque at 6:00 P.M.
*January 10, 2010 - Fort Davis, TX. Dogs Made Easy Behavior Workshop "Communication: More Than Just a Two-Way Street" hosted by Grand Companions Humane Society.
November 20 - 22, 2009 - Austin, TX. Dr. Ian Dunbar. "Dominance, Fighting, Biting, Compliance & Punishment"; "Quantitatively and Qualitatively Raising the Bar in Dog Training"; "Teaching Puppy Classes, Adult Classes and Playing Games". For seminar details https://www.jamesandkenneth.com/store/show/EAT-001
*November 13 - 15, 2009 - Needham, MA. Dr's Ian Dunbar and Nicholas Dodman. "Dog Behavior, Medicine & Training". Visit https://www.jamesandkenneth.com/store/show/EBT-001 for details.
October 21 - 25, 2009 - APDT 16th Annual Educational Conference & Trade Show, San Francisco, CA. "The Bridge to the Best Dog Training". For conference info, http://apdt.com/conf/default.aspx
May 28 - 31, 2009 - NADOI Annual Conference, Lexington, KY. http://www.nadoi.org/AnnualConference.htm
*April 24 - 26, 2009 - IAABC Animal Behavior Conference Houston, TX - Lectures and workshops concentrate on behavior aspects of dogs, cats, horses and parrots.
* March 26, 2009 - DME New Trainer's Workshop, Fort Davis, TX - One-day hands-on workshop presented by professional behavioral trainer Kathie Compton, CDBC, CPDT
*March 17, 2009 - Animal Emergency Management Response meeting, Alpine, TX - Tri-county animal emergency management response plans review/update.
*February 7 - 9, 2009 - "Masters in Behavior Conference" Troutdale, OR - Three days with premier dog behaviorists Ian Dunbar, Amy Marder, DVM and Dr. Pamela Reid
*October 4 - 5, 2008 - "New Dog Dawning" Workshop Charlestown, New Hampshire, - Three of us together for an intense and intimate "Limited Editions Seminar" with ethologist and behavior specialist Myrna Milani, DVM.
*July 5 - 6, 2008 - "Making Scents of the Urban Jungle" Thunderbay, Ontario - Comprehensive urban tracking seminar with AKC Tracking Judge and instructor Steve Ripley.
*December 1, 2007 - "A Site to be Seen" Animal Art Show Fort Davis, TX - Annual art show to benefit Jeff Davis County Humane Society. For more information: www.jdchs.us
*October 24 - 28, 2007 - APDT Conference, Portland, OR - 14th Annual Association of Pet Dog Trainers Conference and Trade Show. For more info: http://www.apdt.com
*August 30, 2007 - STAR Workshop 2, Ft. Davis, TX - Training Equipment and Safe Handling. Jeff Davis County Humane Society Office 10 AM - 11:00 AM. CANCELLED. Reschedule TBA
*August 20, 2007 - STAR Workshop 1, Ft. Davis, TX - Introduction to STAR Program and Dog Body Language. Jeff Davis Count Humane Society Office 10 AM - 11:30
*August 4, 2007 - AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation - First Saturday Flea Market, Ft. Davis, TX - Open to all area dog 6 months or older with current vaccinations. All proceeds benefit Jeff Davis County Humane Society. For more information about the CGC test, visit www.akc.org or email kc@texasdogtrainer.com.
*April 20 -22, 2007 - International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Conference, Cleveland, OH
*April 9, 2007 - Jeff Davis County Humane Society STAR Workshop 2, Ft. Davis, TX - Training Equipment and Safe Handling
*March 9, 2007 - Jeff Davis County Humane Society STAR Workshop 1, Ft. Davis, TX - Introduction to STAR Program and Dog Body Language. JDCHS Office 10 AM - Noon.
November 25, 2006 - Animal Biennial Art Show, Marathon, TX - Annual Animal Art show benefit for the Jeff Davis County Humane Society. Baxter Gallery Rabbit Building on Highway 90. Opens at 6 PM.
September 13 - 17 2006 - APDT Conference, Kansas City, MO - 13th Annual Association of Pet Dog Trainers Conference and Trade Show. For more info: http://www.apdt.com
July 7 - Presidio County 4-H Dog Club CGC classes begin, Marfa, TX - Presidio County 4-H is going to the dogs! For more information contact County Extension Agent Rafael Realivasquez at 432-729-4746.
July 5 & 7 - August 9 & 11, 2006 - Group Basic Training/Good Manners Classes - Marfa, TX During this 6 week course, you will learn how to teach your dog basic obedience commands like sit, down, heel, stay, and come when called, in addition to good canine citizen manners and a few tricks. You dog will be eligible to test for the AKC Canine Good Citizen award. Class size is limited to 5 dogs, 7 months of age and older. Proof of vaccination is required. If you were unable to complete a previous class, you are welcome to audit this one, but prior registration is required.
May 21 - 27 - National Bite Prevention Week
May 1 -7 - National Be Kind to Animals Week - A tradition since 1915.
March 30 - April 2, 2006 - National Cattle Dog Finals, Big Lake, TX - Information at Big Lake Chamber of Commerce website. http://www.biglaketx.com/nationals06/usbcha.htm
February 2006 - Group Puppy Kindergarten and Adult Basic Training/Good Manners Classes begin - During this 6 week course, you will learn how to teach your dog basic obedience commands like sit, down, heel, stay, and come when called, in addition to good canine citizen manners and a few tricks. You dog will be eligible to test for the AKC Canine Good Citizen award. Class size is limited to 5 dogs, 7 months of age and older. Proof of vaccination is required. If you were unable to complete a previous class, you are welcome to audit this one, but prior registration is required.
December 2005 - "How To Choose The Perfect Dog" - Marfa, TX - Contemplating a puppy for Christmas? Want to adopt a stray? What breed is right for you? Designer Dogs, Teacup Breeders and more! CANCELLED
October 1 - 2, 2005 - Terry Ryan - Grapevine, TX - Trainer, author Terry Ryan at the Grapevine Convention Center
September - Marfa Lights Festival - Marfa TX - mARFa Dog and MAS will have a combined booth this year. Training demonstrations, CGC Tests, IQ test, "Ask The Trainer" sessions, dog-owner look-a-like contest, MAS T-shirts and lots of information about pets, responsible pet ownership, and local dog law.
September 14 - 18, 2005 - Association of Pet Dog Trainers Conference, New Orleans, LA - Annual cutting-edge training and behavior conference chocked full of information, vendors, and speakers. For convention visit APDT.com
July 9, 2005 - Canine Good Citizen Test - Marfa, TX - No charge for mARFa Dog Students and graduates. Non-students, $10.00 (covers cost of materials, mailing, patches, tags)
July 5, 2005 - How Dogs Learn Presentation - Marfa, TX - Non-students who would like to attend this lecture, please call for details.
*June 17, 2005 - Hot Diggity Dog - Ft. Davis, TX - Jeff Davis County Humane Society is celebrating their acquisition of land to build a new shelter, dog park, and agility course. Free food, fun, training demonstrations, CGC test and more.
*May 22, 2005 - Bite Prevention Safety Presentation - Ft. Davis, TX - Cozy Dog and I will demonstrate how to stay safe around dogs.
May 31, 2005 - July 5, 2005 Group Basic Training / Good Manners Class, Tuesday Evenings - During this 6 week course, you will learn how to teach your dog basic obedience commands like sit, down, heel, stay, and come when called, in addition to good canine citizen manners and a few tricks. You dog will be eligible to test for the AKC Canine Good Citizen award. Class size is limited to 5 dogs, 7 months of age and older. Proof of vaccination is required. If you were unable to complete a previous class, you are welcome to audit this one, but prior registration is required.