In-person PORTL workshops allow you to practice your teaching skills with another human as the learner. You also get to play the role of the learner, which gives you more insight into how people and animals learn.
Each workshop consists of lectures, PORTL exercises, and discussion. You’ll learn about behavior principles and techniques that will help you create optimal learning situations when working with both people and animals. You’ll also learn foundational skills that will help you problem solve and think more creatively when designing teaching solutions.
Workshops are limited to a small group of attendees to allow ample time for discussion and questions and so that participants can receive individual coaching during the shaping exercises.
Unable to attend an in-person workshop? Click here to learn more about our virtual programs.
2026 events
We are working on dates and locations for more 2026 events. Please check back later on!
April 14–15, 2026, Colorado
Private two-day workshop
With Mary Hunter
May 22, 2026, in San Francisco, CA
Using PORTL in the Classroom and in the Clinic to Teach Behavior Principles and Shaping Skills
With Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz and Mary Hunter
One-day workshop as part of the ABAI annual convention
Visit the ABAI website for more info and to register.
September 12–13, 2026, in Carnation, Washington
Shaping Smart: Your PORTL to Successful Dog Training
Two-day workshop all about PORTL and shaping behaviors
With Mary Hunter and hosted by Diana Simonsen Dog Training
Learn more at Diana Simonsen Dog Training
Please contact us for more information about how to host a workshop in your city.
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