Observe, Feel, Understand - delavnica z Els Vidts
2026-10-10 - 2026-10-11 | Veteranski center Brinje
Če želimo razumeti vedenje psa, moramo najprej razumeti, kako doživlja svet.
Oktobra 2026 organiziramo znano 2-dnevno delavnico mednarodno priznane predavateljice Els Vidts: Observe, Feel, Understand.
Observe, Feel, Understand (OFU) je intenzivna, praktično usmerjena delavnica, ki udeležence uči razumevanja pasjega vedenja skozi opazovanje, čutno integracijo, uravnavanje živčnega sistema, gibanje in zavedanje telesa, namesto da bi se zanašali zgolj na konvencionalne metode šolanja in treninga.
Osrednje izhodišče Elsinega dela je, da vedenja ni mogoče ločiti od telesa. Poudarja, da način predelave čutnih informacij in stanje telesa pomembno vplivata na stopnjo vznemirjenja, čustveno uravnavanje in vedenje psa. Namesto da bi vedenjski izziv obravnavala zgolj kot težavo, povezano s treningom, raziskuje, kako pes predeluje čutne informacije, ali je njegov živčni sistem preobremenjen ali premalo odziven, kakšne so njegove sposobnosti samoregulacije, kakšno je njegovo telesno počutje in kakovost gibanja ter kako se med seboj prepletajo okolje, telo in vedenje.
Udeleženci boste spoznali, kako opazovati psa onkraj najbolj očitnih vedenjskih znakov – skozi njegovo telesno držo, gibanje, napetosti v telesu, uporabo prostora in neverbalno komunikacijo. Delo lahko vključuje raziskovanje zavedanja našega lastnega telesa, dela s povodcem, gibanja, različne naloge opazovanja ter druge praktične aktivnosti s psi, ki podpirajo globlje razumevanje povezave med telesom, čustvovanjem in vedenjem.
Delavnica ponuja dragoceno priložnost za spoznavanje pristopa, ki podpira poglobljeno razumevanje pasjega vedenja tako v osebnem kot tudi v strokovnem kontekstu. Namenjena je skrbnikom psov – še posebej tistim, ki živijo z reaktivnimi, negotovimi ali hitro preobremenjenimi psi –, inštruktorjem, vedenjskim svetovalcem, terapevtom in drugim strokovnjakom. Dobrodošli so vsi, ki želijo razvijati svoje opazovalne sposobnosti, poglobiti razumevanje psov in graditi odnos, ki temelji na opazovanju, razumevanju in sodelovanju ter vsi, ki jih zanimajo pristopi, utemeljeni na razumevanju delovanja živčnega sistema.
Delavnica bo potekala v angleščini. Predznanje ni potrebno.
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Podrobnosti o poteku delavnice:
Delavnica bo potekala v soboto in nedeljo med 9. in 17:30. uro. V tem času bosta organizirana 2 krajša odmora za kavo in daljši odmor za kosilo. Natančnejši časovni razpored bo objavljen naknadno.
Delavnica ne sledi vnaprej določenemu protokolu ali enotni metodi dela. Namesto tega Els svoje delo prilagaja posameznemu paru pes–človek ter raziskuje izzive, ki se pokažejo v danem trenutku. Ti lahko vključujejo družabne situacije, strahove, posebnosti v predelavi čutnih informacij, samoregulacijo, gibanje, zavedanje telesa, telesno nelagodje ali različne vedenjske izzive.
Osrednji namen delavnice je udeležencem pomagati razvijati sposobnost opazovanja, zaznavanja in razumevanja dogajanja v psu ter v interakciji med psom in njegovim človekom.
Vsak dan bo v praktičnem delu sodelovalo sedem psov, ki bodo individualno delali z Els Vidts. Takšen način dela bo vsem udeležencem omogočil številne priložnosti za opazovanje, razpravo, postavljanje vprašanj ter pridobivanje dragocenih praktičnih izkušenj skozi celoten vikend.
Delavnica bo izvedena v angleškem jeziku.

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Cena delavnice in prijava
Cena 2-dnevne delavnice z Els Vidts je €250 brez psa oziroma €300 za delo s psom. Zaradi omejenega števila mest so bila vsa mesta za delo s psom že zapolnjena po vrstnem redu prijav. Na voljo je tako le še omejeno število mest za udeležbo brez psa.
V ceno so vključeni odmori za kavo s prigrizki. Morebitno nastanitev in ostalo prehrano si udeleženci uredijo v lastni organizaciji.
Ob prijavi za delo s psom so se prijavljeni strinjali s potekom in pogoji sodelovanja, ki bodo zagotovili dobro počutje vseh psov na dogodku.
Prijave na delavnico zbiramo do 25. septembra 2026 oziroma do zapolnitve vseh prostih mest.
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Lokacija dogodka
Delavnica bo organizirana v neposredni okolici Slovenske Bistrice, v prostorih Veteranskega centra Brinje. Za ogled natančne lokacije kliknite TUKAJ.

Več o predavateljici:

Po enajstih letih študija na področju zdravstva – fizioterapije, manualne terapije in osteopatije – se je strokovna pot Els Vidts usmerila v raziskovanje vedenja psov. Svoje znanje je poglabljala pri priznanih strokovnjakih, med drugim pri Turid Rugaas in Amber Batson, ter ga postopoma povezala z bogatim razumevanjem telesa, gibanja in njihovega vpliva na vedenje.
Danes v okviru svojega belgijskega podjetja FreeDogz združuje različna strokovna področja ter razvija celosten pristop, ki povezuje vedenje, telesno počutje, gibanje, rehabilitacijo in čutno integracijo pri psih.
Kot mednarodno priznana predavateljica vodi predavanja in delavnice v številnih državah. Njena osrednja področja delovanja vključujejo anatomijo in biomehaniko pasjega vratu ter pomen ustrezne uporabe oprsnic, čutno integracijo pri psih ter sodobne pristope k razumevanju in podpori vedenja. Posebno predana je širjenju znanja, ki prispeva k boljšemu razumevanju psov in kakovostnejšemu sobivanju med psi in njihovimi skrbniki.
V središču njenega dela je prepričanje, da telesa in čustvenega doživljanja ni mogoče obravnavati ločeno. Prav zato je načela čutne integracije uspešno vključila tako v rehabilitacijo psov kot tudi v podporo psom z vedenjskimi izzivi. Njeno delo temelji na razumevanju, da so telesno počutje, način zaznavanja okolja in vedenje neločljivo povezani ter da lahko prav ta povezava pomembno vpliva na dobrobit in vsakdanje delovanje psa.
Za več informacij o Els Vidts in senzorični integraciji za pse obiščite njeno spletno stran: FreeDogz

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Observe, Feel, Understand - workshop with Els Vidts
2026-10-10 - 2026-10-11
If we want to understand a dog’s behaviour, we must first understand how they experience the world.
In October 2026, we are delighted to host a two-day workshop with internationally renowned speaker Els Vidts: Observe, Feel, Understand.
Observe, Feel, Understand (OFU) is an intensive, hands-on workshop that teaches participants to interpret canine behavior through observation, sensory integration, nervous system regulation, movement, and body awareness rather than relying solely on conventional training methods.
A recurring idea in Els’ work is that behavior cannot be separated from the body. She emphasizes that sensory processing and physical state strongly influence arousal, emotional regulation, and behavior. Rather than viewing a behavior issue only as a training problem, she examines how the dog processes sensory information, whether the nervous system is overloaded or under-responsive, self-regulation abilities, physical comfort and movement quality, the interaction between environment, body, and behavior.
Participants will learn how to observe dogs beyond the most obvious behavioural signs—through their posture, movement, muscle tension, use of space, and non-verbal communication. Exercises may involve human body awareness, leash work, movement, observation tasks and other practical work with dogs.
The workshop offers a valuable opportunity to explore an approach that supports a deeper understanding of canine behaviour in both personal and professional settings. It is suitable for dog guardians (especially those of reactive, anxious or easily overstimulated dogs), dog trainers, behavior consultants, therapists, and other professionals, people interested in nervous-system-based approaches, as well as anyone wishing to improve observational skills, deepen their understanding of dogs and develop relationships based on observation, understanding, and cooperation.
No prior knowledge is required.
Limited places remaining – REGISTER TODAY!

Workshop Format and Schedule
The workshop will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Each day will include two short coffee breaks and a longer lunch break. A detailed schedule will be published closer to the event.
The workshop does not follow a fixed training protocol. Instead, Els works directly with the individual dog–human team in front of her and explores whatever challenges are present: social situations, fear, sensory processing, regulation, movement, body awareness, physical discomfort, or behavioral issues. The goal is to help participants better observe, feel, and understand what is happening in the dog and in the interaction between dog and handler.
Each day, seven dogs will participate in practical sessions and work individually directly with Els Vidts. This will offer ample opportunities for observation, discussion, and experiential learning throughout the weekend.
The workshop will be conducted in English.
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Workshop Fee and Registration
The fee for the two-day workshop with Els Vidts is €250 without a dog or €300 with a dog. Due to the limited number of places, all working spots have already been allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, only a limited number of places without a dog are still available.
The workshop fee includes coffee breaks and light refreshments. Accommodation and all other meals are not included and should be arranged independently by participants.
Participants applying for a working spot with a dog are required to agree to the participation guidelines and conditions designed to ensure the welfare and comfort of all dogs attending the event.
Registration is open until 25 September 2026, or until all available places have been filled.
Limited places remaining – REGISTER TODAY!
Event Location
The workshop will take place in Veteranski center Brinje, Slovenska Bistrica, Slovenia. Click HERE for the exact location.

More about the Speaker

After eleven years of studies in human healthcare—physiotherapy, manual therapy, and osteopathy—Els Vidts’ professional path shifted towards the study of canine behaviour. She further deepened her knowledge with renowned experts, including Turid Rugaas and Amber Batson, gradually integrating it with a profound understanding of the body, movement, and their influence on behaviour.
Today, through her Belgian-based company FreeDogz, she combines different professional fields and develops a holistic approach that connects behaviour, physical well-being, movement, rehabilitation, and sensory integration in dogs.
As an internationally recognised speaker, she lectures and leads workshops in numerous countries. Her main areas of focus include canine neck anatomy and biomechanics and the importance of proper harness use, sensory integration in dogs, and contemporary approaches to understanding and supporting behaviour. She is particularly dedicated to sharing knowledge that improves understanding of dogs and enhances the relationship between dogs and their guardians.
At the core of her work lies the belief that the body and emotional experience cannot be separated. For this reason, she has successfully integrated principles of sensory integration into both canine rehabilitation and behavioural support. Her work is based on the understanding that physical well-being, sensory perception, and behaviour are deeply interconnected and that this connection plays a key role in a dog’s overall welfare and everyday functioning.
For more information about Els Vidts and sensory integration in dogs, please visit her website: FreeDogz

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