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This VetFolio course begins with a sweeping concept: Behavioral issues exist in every small animal case. And of course, no two pets in the exact same situation behave identically. Earn CE while learning how to manage a pet’s complex behavioral needs, plus get tips for calming pets, owners and your team: https://lnkd.in/eP-PNTrP

If you missed the Dogs and Data call from 4/19, here's your chance not only to catch up but to stay ahead of the curve! Discover the latest trends in dog adoptions, return-to-owner outcomes, transfer outcomes, and non-live outcomes. Plus, gain invaluable insights from Dr. Emily Weiss and Dr. Julie Levy on the issues currently impacting dogs in animal sheltering organizations. Check out the data highlights and access the recording in today's blog. Don't wait, dive in now! 👇

Resource guarding is perfectly normal canine (and all animal) behavior. Without protecting our resources, none of the creatures on this planet, including us, would be here. But it can be super-scary if our dogs do it when, for instance, we get near their food bowl or their resting place! Fortunately, resource guarding is a behavior that can be worked on with a rewards-based, incremental training plan. Want to get started? Sign up for a free 15-minute consultation at the link: https://lnkd.in/d2D_tXin

Here are some tips from KC Pet Project to keep your pets safe during the winter weather. If you are concerned about an animal in distress that is outside in Kansas City, MO, you can report that to 311 or use KC Pet Project’s online portal to submit information, including photos, which are very helpful. https://lnkd.in/gCJCHU-x

GlobalVetLink streamlines your process by enabling you to easily copy and paste large sets of animal identification numbers directly from a spreadsheet into the animal's profile! Find out how to utilize this feature here: https://hubs.la/Q02wQx3s0

If you’re an animal advocate, help me help you!  I’ve created a short ~10 question survey. If you could spare 5 minutes to fill it out, it would help me figure out what writing resources are available to animal advocates and how I can better support you. ➡ Fill it out here: https://lnkd.in/e6fp6mNb ⬅ The more responses I get, the more accurate a picture I'll get, so please share!

FREE Professional Development Opportunity📣 Please join us TODAY (May 22) for a presentation by Dr. Cary Brown on 'Older adults and the experience of disenfranchised grief following companion animal death This presentation will take place from 12:00-1:30 EST Continuing education credits are available! Emerging research suggests that grief over companion animal death is often discounted or even unrecognized (disenfranchised) by others. The extent and consequences of disenfranchised grief are poorly understood. This presentation will share the results of a recent study to deepen understanding of older adults’ experiences of disenfranchised grief in relation to companion animal death.  Participants will learn how to best support older adults who have experienced pet loss and mitigate the impact of disenfranchised grief. Sign up to attend here: https://lnkd.in/ePxZvMmM #professionaldevelopment #pets #companionanimal #disenfranchisedgrief #grief #humananimalinteraction #humananimalbond

Animal Behavior trailer! Watch full episode here https://lnkd.in/ed-N4kkz

Look out for animal well-being with this stray voltage checklist. https://ow.ly/u0Fk50Ru9U1

Key word here is CONVERSATION, this isn't about a one way sermon this is about understanding other perspectives. 🔃 Super grateful to Future Farmers NZ 🙏 for the opportunity and as much as I love to talk (I know shocking revelation) the thing that brings the most value is understanding others perspectives. Whether I like them or not. #Webinar #Ilistentolearn #becurioustolearn