Canine Aggression:  Trendy Treacherous Treatments and Safe Solutions –

Find out what popular television shows and books are advocating as interventions for aggressive dogs and appropriate advice to give your clients.

Back in the Box - Feline Periuria Solutions

Learn how to get cats with periuria (urinating around) back in the litterbox.  The latest research in cat elimination patterns, litters and litterboxes will be presented.

Pharmacological Management for Behavioral Problems

Get answers to your most common question:   What drug, if any, should I prescribe for this behavioral problem?

Recent Advances in Companion Animal Behavior

Summaries of the latest behavioral research will be presented with clinical applications highlighted.

 Pawsitive Prevention of Behavioral Problems

Wisdom to share with new pet owners to create happy, healthy relationships.

Interdog Aggression 

Fighting Fidos – Interdog aggression

Interdog aggression is a common presenting clinical complaint.  Fighting between dogs in the same household and aggression towards unfamiliar dogs encountered on walks seems to be on the rise.  We will examine the typical motivations behind interdog aggression and provide practical and helpful interventions.

 

Separation Anxiety:  Challenging Cases and Successful Solutions

An estimated 17% of dogs in the United States suffer from separation anxiety – this equates to almost 10 million dogs.  Less than a million of these dogs are receiving care. An ideal management plan for canine separation anxiety will be discussed highlighting the areas that are often neglected or are particularly challenging. 

Acute Management Techniques for Behavioral Problems:  Learn the techniques for appropriate immediate interventions. 

Hiss and Swat:   Feline Aggression

Various categories of feline aggression will be considered, including intercat aggression, redirected aggression and predatory aggression.  Prognosis, management and behavioral modification will be considered for these fractious felines.