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• Pet First Aid Certification

  • Start
    Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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    1:00 PM (CDT)
  • End
    Wednesday, October 30, 2024
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    2:30 PM (CDT)
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  with Rebekah King

  Sponsored by DogNostics Career Center

   PPAB  3 CEUs and IAABC - 3 CEUs

  

  Presented on a professional platform. access the program from any device,

  whenever you like

  The original contents of this program were developed in conjunction with a Licensed Veterinarian and a Licensed Veterinary Technician in Florida, USA.
  

  Group and Team Discounts Available! Email Rebekah King to inquire how to secure yours

  
  

  You Owe it to Yourself; You Owe it to Your Customers; You Owe it to Your Pets - Be Prepared –

  Whether you are a pet owner or a pet professional you owe it to yourself and the pets you care for to be prepared for any emergency. And being prepared is as simple and easy as turning on your computer and attending the DogNostics Pet First Aid Program.

  Join our extensive Pet First Aid Certification program delivered through multiple individual bite size lessons via your computer, or any electronic device, in the comfort of your own home.

  Certification requires the completion of an open-book test and the submission of four short videos. Both technical skills and knowledge are assessed to ensure a specific level of competency.

  This program does not just cover the typical pet emergencies, it also covers the following common problems that you may encounter when caring for a pet:

  Choking Gastrointestinal Toxicities Insect Bites & Stings Dehydration Vomiting & Diarrhea Seizures CPR & Triage Dog Breed Medication Sensitivity The Pet First Aid Kit Heat Stroke

  Lacerations Wound Care Hot Spots Broken Toenails Bandaging Burns Corneal Abrasions Prolapsed Eyes Fractures Luxations (Dislocations) Hypoglycemia Diabetes

  
  

  Keep growing in your profession – As Pet Owners and Pet Professionals, we all know how important it is to keep up on the cutting edge of new information, methods and techniques. Science continues to provide us with better and easier ways to perform our job. Studies of best practices often reveal improved techniques that can help us be more effective and even save lives. The DogNostics Pet First Aid Program provides you with the necessary skills to manage a pet emergency covering topics from heat stroke to snake bites, CPR, wound management and how to safely transport a pet to the care of a veterinarian professional.

  Your Pets Deserve the Best – Whether they are clients or family members, our pets deserve the best. But to provide the best you have to be prepared to take care of those pets you are responsible for and be able to handle all emergencies. Most importantly you need the training and experience to make sound decisions in stressful situations. DogNostics Pet First Aid makes a valuable addition to your pet care toolkit so you can be prepared for any emergency.

  Raise Yourself Above Your Competition – What sets you apart? You’re a pro. You have the confidence, skills and experience to deal with any situation you may face. You are more dedicated to your profession, your career, your business than the ‘here-today-gone-tomorrow’ types you see come and go. You take your responsibilities seriously and make the effort to get the training you need to stay at the top. Make the best investment in pet care you can, by getting your First Aid certificate.

  Certification Requirments: Pass a 50 question open-book test and submit 4 short videos to show your skill competency. Learn more here

  
  

  
  

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• How to Speak Cat: Exploring Feline Communication and Social Behavior. Presented by Paula Garber

  • Start
    Monday, November 25, 2019
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    (CST)
  • End
    Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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  CEUs: PPAB 1.5

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  Cats are commonly considered by some to be “aloof,” “standoffish,” or even “spiteful” because their behaviors seem mysterious and nonsensical. But cats and cat behavior are, in fact, none of these things. To the untrained eye, cat communication signals can be obscure and, as a result, cat behavior is often misunderstood. Unfortunately, this can lead to inaccurate assessments of cats’ intentions and a negative impact on the cat-human bond. But the great thing about feline communication is, once you learn to see the signals, you cannot not see them. And once you learn appropriate terminology, you will be able to see beyond the labels and accurately describe cat behavior.  

  The session will begin with a discussion about the language used to describe cat behavior and its effect on how cats are perceived. This will be followed by a brief history of the domestic cat to give us a full understanding of our subjects. We will then explore feline communication signals and their mechanisms, as well as the biological and social factors that influence how cats communicate. You will also learn the importance of context in determining what a cat is communicating and some of the factors that influence cats’ social behaviors with humans and other cats. We will then take a close look at feline aggression signals, some of which are extremely subtle. We will wrap up with some practice applying what you have learned and using the correct terminology when describing behavior. 

  After the presentation, you will be able to immediately apply what you have learned. Most importantly, you will better understand the cats in your care. You will also be better equipped to help clients understand what their cats are saying, which will improve bonds and even save cats’ lives. An added bonus of learning to speak cat is that cats will suddenly start speaking to you—how cool is that? 

   

  Learning Objectives: 

  • Use language that describes behavior instead of labeling it. 

  • Understand the biological and social history of the domestic cat. 

  • Appreciate the significance of scent in feline communication. 

  • Identify common feline vocalizations. 

  • Observe how cats use their bodies, ears, eyes, whiskers, mouths, and tails to communicate. 

  • Recognize that contextual cues provide important information about what cats communicate.  

  • Identify some specific communication signals used with humans and other cats. 

  • Recognize signs of impending and overt aggression in cats. 

  • Understand the flexibility of feline social behavior and its influences. 

  • Apply your knowledge of cat communication signals and behavior to examples. 

  • Practice using appropriate terminology to describe feline behavior. 

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  Paula Garber

  Paula Garber is the owner of LIFELINE Cat Behavior Solutions in Westchester County, New York. She is a certified animal training and enrichment professional and certified feline training and behavior specialist through the Animal Behavior Institute. She is also a Fear Free certified trainer and is certified in Low-Stress Handling for Dogs and Cats (Silver-2015). She holds a Master’s in education and is currently earning a diploma in feline behavior science and technology from the Companion Animal Sciences Institute. She is chair of the Pet Professional Guild’s feline division, and also serves on the Cat Protection Council of Westchester and hosts an annual volunteer event to build winter shelters for feral cats in her community.

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• Using Behavior Analysis to Analyze Behavior, Part I. Presented by Dr. Eduardo Fernandez

  • Start
    Wednesday, September 01, 2021
  • End
    Sunday, September 01, 2024
  • Location
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  CEU's: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1

  
  

  A Data-Taking Perspective
  

  The use of Behavior Analysis within the animal training and welfare community has become commonplace. While the core principles of Behavior Analysis (i.e., a focus on reinforcement contingencies and functional understandings of behavior) are now frequently used for applied animal behavior purposes, the use of data to measure those applications remains virtually untapped. This creates a conundrum for hopeful Applied Animal Behavior Analysts: An increased demand for applying behavioral principles, but with limited opportunity to bring about their empirical, analytical counterparts.

  This session focuses on bridging the gap between data and training by providing simple yet effective data-taking procedures for a variety of animal training and welfare needs.

  Learning Objectives:

  • the use of preference assessments to systematically identify potential reinforcers and enrichment objects/procedures.
  • measurement systems for training projects that allow trainers to directly document their training/shaping progress.
  • creating behavioral inventories (e.g., ethograms) that facilitate general welfare improvements. Particular attention will be placed on how anyone can collect data, scientist and trainer alike!

  About The Presenter

  

  Dr. Eduardo Fernandez

  Dr. Eduardo J. Fernandez received his Ph.D. in psychology (minors in neuroscience and animal behavior) from Indiana University, where he worked with the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Zoo. He received his master’s in behavior analysis From the University of North Texas, where he founded and was president of the Organization for Reinforcement Contingencies with Animals (ORCA). Most of his past and current work involves conducting research on the behavioral welfare of captive exotic animals found in zoos and aquariums. He has worked with close to 50 species of animals, with a focus on marine animals, carnivores, and primates. He is currently a visiting professor in the School of Behavior Analysis at Florida Institute of Technology. His past positions include an affiliate professorship in the Psychology Department at University of Washington (UW), research fellowship with Woodland Park Zoo, and National Science Foundation postdoctoral fellowship. While working with UW and Woodland Park Zoo, he started the Behavioral Enrichment Animal Research (BEAR) group, which conducted welfare research with the African and Asian elephants, hippos, Humboldt penguins, grizzly bears, sun bears, sloth bears, Sumatran tigers, jaguars, African wild dogs, meerkats, golden lion tamarins, and ostriches located at the zoo. He also runs the Animal Reinforcement Forum (ARF) which is dedicated to group discussions on animal training and behavior from a scientific perspective.
  

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• Using Behavior Analysis to Analyze Behavior, Part II. Presented by Dr. Eduardo Fernandez

  • Start
    Thursday, September 30, 2021
  • End
    Monday, September 30, 2024
  • Location
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  CEU's: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)

  Data and Animal Welfare

  The use of Behavior Analysis within the animal training and welfare community has become commonplace. While the core principles of Behavior Analysis (i.e., a focus on reinforcement contingencies and functional understandings of behavior) are now frequently used for applied animal behavior purposes, the use of data to measure those applications remains virtually untapped. This creates a conundrum for hopeful Applied Animal Behavior Analysts: An increased demand for applying behavioral principles, but with limited opportunity to bring about their empirical, analytical counterparts.

  The session continues the discussion of data-based training by focusing more broadly on how to incorporate measurement into overall welfare assessment. Emphasis will be placed upon Part 3 of the previous talk (i.e., behavioral inventories/ethograms), with broader discussion of (a) how do we define behaviors to assess, and (b) what those behaviors mean for “good” vs. “bad” welfare. The broader implications will be considered, including not just how we measure behavior, but why we should care to measure. Thus, this talk is an attempt to foster discussion on the overall implications of taking data, and what it ultimately means to be an empirical animal trainer.

  About The Presenter

  

  Dr. Eduardo Fernandez

  Dr. Eduardo J. Fernandez received his Ph.D. in psychology (minors in neuroscience and animal behavior) from Indiana University, where he worked with the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Zoo. He received his master’s in behavior analysis From the University of North Texas, where he founded and was president of the Organization for Reinforcement Contingencies with Animals (ORCA). Most of his past and current work involves conducting research on the behavioral welfare of captive exotic animals found in zoos and aquariums. He has worked with close to 50 species of animals, with a focus on marine animals, carnivores, and primates. He is currently a visiting professor in the School of Behavior Analysis at Florida Institute of Technology. His past positions include an affiliate professorship in the Psychology Department at University of Washington (UW), research fellowship with Woodland Park Zoo, and National Science Foundation postdoctoral fellowship. While working with UW and Woodland Park Zoo, he started the Behavioral Enrichment Animal Research (BEAR) group, which conducted welfare research with the African and Asian elephants, hippos, Humboldt penguins, grizzly bears, sun bears, sloth bears, Sumatran tigers, jaguars, African wild dogs, meerkats, golden lion tamarins, and ostriches located at the zoo. He also runs the Animal Reinforcement Forum (ARF) which is dedicated to group discussions on animal training and behavior from a scientific perspective.
  

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• Preventing and Reducing Fear in the Shelter Environment. Presented by Dr. Karolina Westlund

  • Start
    Friday, July 08, 2022
  • End
    Tuesday, July 08, 2025
  • Location
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  CEU's: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)

  In this webinar, Karolina discusses how to recognize the subtle signs of fear in cats and dogs. She talks about why it's important to nip fear in the bud, what makes animals fearful and how fear learning may impact the animal's personality, behaviour and welfare. Also, how we can prevent and reduce fear through addressing the animals' learning as well as making changes to the environment.

  Learning Objectives

  • Recognize fearful behaviours in cats and dogs
  • Name common innate fear stimuli
  • What is fear learning and why is it important
  • What is latent inhibition and how can you use it
  • What is counterconditioning, how can you use it - and what are the common mistakes that people make?
  • Why systematic desensitization is better than flooding
  • How you can arrange the environment to prevent and reduce fear

  
  

  About The Presenter

  
  

  Dr. Karolina Westlund

  Karolina Westlund helps pet lovers and animal professionals get happier animals that thrive in the care of humans. She grew up pining for a kitten for several years, and pestering her parents until they gave up. The green-eyed black half-siamese cat that she got for her seventh birthday became a true friend who lived to be 21 years old, but an easily startled cat who often went into hiding when there were visitors.

  Karolina had grand ideas about becoming a field biologist, but that never came about – the closest she got was working as a trekking travel guide in France and Madeira. Instead she majored in Ethology and developed a passionate interest in animal welfare seen through a multidisciplinary lens, including Behaviour Analysis and Affective Neuroscience. She is now an Associate Professor of Ethology at the University of Stockholm, mostly teaching how behaviour management can be used to improve animal welfare.

  She offers live seminars, free online webinars and masterclasses in addition to more extensive online courses, as well as the occasional blog post or scientific publication on the topic of enrichment, animal training and wellbeing. She lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with her husband, two kids, and, hopefully soon, another cat.

  
  

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• Predatory Behavior in Dogs presented by Jean Donaldson

  • Start
    Monday, February 20, 2023
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    2:00 PM
  • End
    Saturday, March 08, 2025
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    3:00 PM
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  Predatory Behavior in Dogs with Jean Donaldson

  CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1, & IAABC 1

  
  

  This presentation will offer an understanding of predatory behavior in dogs as well as the strategy options for training and managing it. What is our best bet for training a recall in a predatory dog without the use of aversive stimuli (R-)? And is it possible to improve a dog who is predatory towards resident cats?

  Learning Objectives

  1. Thorough understanding of what predation is and the predatory sequence in dogs 
  2. Contrast predatory motivation with fight/flight 
  3. Usual presentations with training and management strategies overview
  4. Recall training without aversives 
  5.  Protocol for living with cats

  
  

  About Your Presenter

  
  

  Jean is the founder and principal instructor of The Academy for Dog Trainers, a two-year comprehensive professional program in evidence-based pet dog training, behavior, class teaching and behavior counseling. The Academy celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2019 and has certified over one thousand behavior counselors and trainers.

  She is a four-time winner of The Dog Writers' Association of America's Maxwell Award, and her books include The Culture Clash, Dogs are from Neptune, Fight! A Practical Guide to Dog-Dog Aggression, and Train Your Dog Like a Pro. In 2017, Jean was recruited to create and teach Dog Training 101 for The Great Courses, a 24-part series on dog training and behavior.

  Her own dogs and dogs she has trained have earned numerous titles and wins in a variety of dog sports, including OTCh, TDX, HIT and FDCh. Before founding The Academy, Jean did exclusively referral aggression cases for six years.

  A native of Montreal, Canada, she lives in California, with her dog, Brian, adopted in 2015. Her interests include evolutionary biology, baseball analytics, baking, helping Chow Chows, the history of the British monarchy, and music.

  
  

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