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The Training Studio

Veterinarians and Technicians

Presented by Amanda Florsheim, DVM, CBCC-KA

Behavior Medicine

Overview of what behavioral medicine is and why it is important
Outline of common medications used along with indications, contraindications, side effects, modes of action and reactions commonly seen

Canine and Feline Body Language in the Vet Clinic

Help keep staff safe by teaching everyone to recognize fear and escalating levels of aggression that could result in a bite
How to set up the clinic to reduce the likelihood of an aggressive event
What to do to deescalate an aggressive event when it occurs

10 Changes in Your Practice to Improve the Behavior and Welfare of Your Patients

Simple changes in handling, equipment and structure of appointments that can improve the behavior of patients in the clinic
Safety measures to keep staff members safe from potentially aggressive animals

Cats Are Not Small Dogs

While medicine has adapted a great deal to the special needs of cats, many vets do not realize all of the behavioral differences.

Normal cat behavior
Particular behavior problems (including litter box issues and play aggression)
Medication options for cats

“It was the best training on animal behavior that All Creatures Veterinary Center has had in all the years we’ve had people come in to present. I think it’s helpful to learn how to handle our patients in a way that’s less stressful for the patients and the clients. The presentation from Dr. Florsheim and Cathy Painter was very interesting and informative.”

- Dr. Jamie Hutton, DVM, All Creatures Veterinary Center Owner

Technicians

Presented by Cathy Painter, LVT, CBCC-KA, Fear-

Free certified

You Can’t Spank a Rhino

Introduction to how behavior “works”
How using operant conditioning can result in animals cooperating in their own care
Examples from the Dallas Zoo demonstrating a variety of animals participating in blood draws, etc.
How technicians can reduce fear and increase compliance for common technical duties like obtaining weights, restraint and nail trims

What I Thought I Knew About Dogs

Dispelling common myths about how dogs behave, often misrepresented motivations for canine behavior and what current science shows.

Identification of fearful body language
How fear can turn into aggression
Examples of bad advice our clients have received from veterinary clinics

Practical Problem Solving

This talk covers common canine behavior problems for which owners seek advice from the veterinary staff, including:

Jumping on people, pulling on the leash, lack of recall, barking, inappropriate elimination and resource guarding
Learn motivations for the behaviors and methods to solve each problem while building a positive relationship with the pet

Canine Aggression

Aggression from the dog’s point of view

Why and how well-meaning humans create or exacerbate aggression
Examine different kinds of aggression and solutions
Recognize outdated theories
Learn appropriate advice for your clients