Workshop with Ken Ramirez: Concept Training, Communication & Advanced Animal Learning
📅 November 22–24, 2025 | 📍 Canine Education Academy, Robertson NSW

We are beyond excited to welcome Ken Ramirez back to Australia for a three-day workshop diving deep into the art and science of animal training.

Ken is known worldwide for his work in animal behaviour, communication, and conservation training. Across these three days, Ken will share his expertise through engaging lectures, video examples, and where possible, live demonstrations to show how these advanced concepts begin.

This workshop is designed for trainers, handlers, and behaviour nerds who want to expand their understanding of how animals think, how we can teach complex concepts ethically, and how to take our training beyond the basics.

Program Overview

Day 1: Foundations of Motivation & Concept Work

Using Non-Food Reinforcers Effectively
Introduction to Concept Training
Modifier Cue Training

Day 2: Expanding Skills & Thinking in Training

Adduction: Combining Cues to Create New Behaviours
Imitation: Teaching Animals to Copy Actions

Day 3: Deep Concepts & Ethical Training Practices

Quantity Recognition: Teaching More vs. Less
Teaching an Animal to Say “No” – Building Consent into Training
Conservation Training – Real-world applications of advanced learning

Whether you're working with dogs, wildlife, or other species, this workshop will leave you inspired, challenged, and better equipped to communicate clearly and ethically with the animals in your life.

🎓 Who is this for?

Dog trainers, behaviour consultants, animal professionals, zookeepers, and anyone interested in learning how animals think.
No prior experience in concept training is required—but an open mind and curiosity are essential!

🐾 Demonstrations
While many of the advanced behaviours will be presented via video, some live demonstrations with Dogs may be included to show the early stages of training.

Accommodation Options Include Camping and local accommodation in the Robertson Areas. We update this accommodation sheet routinely. Link to Accommodation Options