Dog Factor was founded in 2018 by Ana Inês Antunes,

due to her dog, Django, who became an inspiration to embrace this project that aims to improve communication and relationship between owners and their four-legged friends.

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After 12 years working as a Veterinary Assistant, where she developed skills and knowledge both in nursing and in stress-free handling dogs and cats, she continued her studies by doing specialized education in the area of ​​animal behaviour and well-being, in addition, she participated in various seminars, workshops, lectures, webinars and congresses.

Ana Inês believes that Ethology and Behaviorism are sciences that, in addition of being constantly evolving, are important for those who deal with animals on a daily basis, therefor is mandatory professional updating and knowledge of them not only in dogs but also in cats, horses and other animals.

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When interacting with animals she bases on natural communication and mutual respect.

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Her approach to behavioural modification and animal training is based on scientific methods without any use of force and abusive tools that cause pain or suffering, always respecting animal welfare.

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At an ethical level, she believes in the following acronym:

LIMA

"least intrusive, minimally aversive”

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Among other education, the following stand out:​​​

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• Certificate in Applied Animal Ethology (in the process); Ethology Institute Cambridge, Animal Behavior and Learning

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(With the following courses:)

- Canine Scent Detection - Ethology - Animal Learning - Measuring Behavior - Applied Animal Learning - Agnostic Behavior - Zoology - Evolution and Ethology - Learning and Behavior - Equine Behavior - Feline Behavior and Misbehavior​

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• Certified Professional Dog Trainer; Ethology Institute Cambridge, Animal Behavior and Learning

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(With the following courses:)

- Evolution - Ethology and Behaviorism - Dogs and Children - Anatomy and Physiology - Animal Welfare  - EFR for Animal  - Canine Behavior - All About Puppys - Dogs Home Alone - Canine Problem Behavior - Pedagogy - The 20 Principles all animal trainers must know 

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• The Sirius Dog Trainer Academy Course; Ian Dunbar PhD MRCVS BVetMe

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• Certified Advanced Canine Nutrition Specialist; DNM University

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• Certified Raw Dog Food Nutrition Specialist; DNM University

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• Veterinary Care Assistant Course; Monitor Institute, Business and Vocational Courses, Lda​​

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• First Aid Course in Companion Animal; Monitor Institute, Business and Vocational Courses, Lda​

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Among other complementary education, the following stand out:​​​

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• Seminar “Animal Behavior Modification, a New Human Science-Based View” Anthrozoology; Roberto Barata, CAAE-EIC ​

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• Seminar “Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) for Dog Reactivity”; Grisha Stewart, MA, CPDT-KA 

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• Workshop “Animal Training My Way”; Prof. Roger Abrantes, PhD

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• Lecture “Understanding Equine Welfare” e “Anthrozoology and Animal Training”; Roberto Barata, CAAE-EIC & Tilde Detz-Jensen, GAT-EIC​

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• Seminar “Aggressiveness in Dogs”; Patrick Rocha, CPDT

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• Cat Handling Programme; Feliway® Ceva

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• I & II Workshop “Pet-Friendly Clinic”; Dr Gonçalo da Graça Pereira & Drª Sara Fragoso

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• Seminário “No Stress Clinic”; Dr Gonçalo da Graça Pereira & Drª Sara Fragoso

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• VIII Nursing Congress of Veterinary Hospital of Montenegro; Neurology without Secrets - Behaviour Room

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• V Nursing Congress of Veterinary Hospital of Montenegro; Geriatrics without Secrets

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