Do you know which ingredients are healthy or harmful for your pets? Join one of our treat experts, Evanthia Martin, as she discusses which ingredients are safe for your pets and which to always avoid. Then, follow along with one of our social media gurus, Erica Sadler, as she shows you how to create some fun DIY pet treats at home!
Do you know which ingredients are healthy or harmful for your pets? Join one of our treat experts, Evanthia Martin, as she discusses which ingredients are safe for your pets and which to always avoid. Then, follow along with one of our social media gurus, Erica Sadler, as she shows you how to create some fun DIY pet treats at home!
Video Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes Do you think your cat does things out of jealousy or spite? Nope! Join Dr. Theresa DePorter as she discusses what your cat really thinks and examines the social nature of cats, their communication, and the common problems in our homes, such as intercat aggression, destructive scratching, urine marking, and toileting issues. Learn how to help your cat be a happy cat!
Video Duration: 1 hour 23 minutes Intervertebral disc disease (herniated discs) and seizures are two of the most common emergency situations encountered in veterinary neurology. This discussion will cover how to recognize these conditions, when to seek medical attention, what testing/diagnostics can and should be performed, what treatment options are available, and what to expect from these treatment options. I will also discuss an innovative procedure that few specialists offer to prevent herniated discs in dogs.
Video Duration: 1 hour 37 minutes Your cat or dog is injured. No pet first aid kit handy? No problem. In this talk, Pet Health and Safety Coach Arden Moore will show how pet parents can unleash their inner Muttgyvers and use items in the home to provide on-the-scene first aid and to safely transport the pet to the veterinary clinic.
Video Duration: 2 hours Navigating how to care for a senior pet can be complicated. Join us as we hear from Dr. Shelagh McCaffrey, who specializes in senior pet care, about how to best support your aging pet's needs through nutrition, home environment, social and emotional stimulation, as well as medical care. Dr. McCaffrey will discuss common ailments of senior pets and how you can advocate for your pet when making decisions about treatments or procedures.
Jennie is an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Fear Free® Certified Professional, Family Paws® Parent Educator, and the owner of Synergy Animal Behavior LLC®, a Memphis-based consulting practice serving pet owners and animal professionals. She received her RVT license in 1993 and went on to study animal behavior, biology, and psychology, obtaining a Bachelor of Science from UC Davis and a MA from CSU, Sacramento. While in graduate school, she became the first Behavior Technician for the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her master’s thesis on client compliance in the treatment of canine aggression. Jennie is passionate about collaborating with pet owners and other professionals to help pets live happier lives. Locally and nationally, she works with many pet owners, veterinarians, trainers, and animal welfare organizations. In addition to providing behavior consultations, she manages the behavior helpline at Memphis Animal Services, volunteers for the Animal Response Foundation in Western Tennessee, and serves as a professional behavior responder for the ASPCA. She is a member of the Positive Dog Trainers of the MidSouth, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians, Animal Behavior Society, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and American Psychological Association.
Jennie is an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Fear Free® Certified Professional, Family Paws® Parent Educator, and the owner of Synergy Animal Behavior LLC®, a Memphis-based consulting practice serving pet owners and animal professionals. She received her RVT license in 1993 and went on to study animal behavior, biology, and psychology, obtaining a Bachelor of Science from UC Davis and a MA from CSU, Sacramento. While in graduate school, she became the first Behavior Technician for the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and completed her master’s thesis on client compliance in the treatment of canine aggression. Jennie is passionate about collaborating with pet owners and other professionals to help pets live happier lives. Locally and nationally, she works with many pet owners, veterinarians, trainers, and animal welfare organizations. In addition to providing behavior consultations, she manages the behavior helpline at Memphis Animal Services, volunteers for the Animal Response Foundation in Western Tennessee, and serves as a professional behavior responder for the ASPCA. She is a member of the Positive Dog Trainers of the MidSouth, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians, Animal Behavior Society, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and American Psychological Association.
Video Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes Join us as we hear from Jennie Lane about the Challenges and Solutions for Fear-Free Vet Visits and Great Behavior Throughout Life
Video Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Welcoming a new baby to the family can be an exciting (albeit stressful) phase of life. When you add a dog to the mix, these already overwhelming changes can be even more difficult to manage. In this lecture, we’ll talk about how to safely manage your dogs while you or your partner is pregnant, preparing dogs for a new baby (including ideas for setting up your home), how to set up your dog for success when baby comes home, and how to realistically manage the “fourth trimester’ – those first three wild months postpartum – with baby and dogs. Your class instructor has been through this phase of life twice in the last two years, so you’ll be getting a truly realistic view into what life looks like with dogs and a baby, and how to set up your entire family for success.