MONTESSORI- METHOD FOR DOGS Birgit HORVATH, Veterinary University of Vienna http://members.aon.at/baiser-du-soleil/ andreasundbirgit@aon.at Why Montessori Method? * self discipline * sets concret boundaries * allows freedom within limits * can follow their inner path of development Why not Montessori Method? * do what ever they want * no discipline, structure or rules Which parts of the Montessori Method are important for the devopment and education of dogs? * keep an eye on the dogs` development * recognize the sensitive periods * provide the prepared environment according to the sensitive periods and the individual observations * to be considerate of the dogs needs * respect and affection * set rules, guidance and structure * alter the understanding for the dogs Steps for the prepared environment of the dogs` development References: * Montessori, M., 1988: Grundlagen meiner Pädagogik, Quelle und Mayer Verlag Heidelberg * Feddersen-Petersen,D.,2004: Hundepsychologie, Kosmos * Weidt, H., 1993: Der Hund mit dem wir leben: Verhalten und Wesen, Paul Parey