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"Lunch and Learn" topics

The Training Studio

Veterinarians and Technicians

Presented by Amanda Florsheim, DVM, CBCC-KA

 

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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

 

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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 

 

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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

 

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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.”

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

Technicians

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

Free certified

 

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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

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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

 

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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

 

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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

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