Events and Classes

Join us for this unique collaboration, bringing together a Veterinary Behaviorist, a Neuroscientist and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, to take a deep dive into the neurobiology behind a real behavior case. Neuroscientist Dr. Kathy Murphy, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. E'Lise Christensen, and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Bobbie Bhambree will take you on journey […]

Constructional Affection: Building Constructional Solutions What Goes Into Them and How to Get Started Taking a Constructional Approach (Goldiamond, 1974) provides many assets to training programs by minimizing the role of extinction, promoting errorless learning, requiring little or no fading for outcomes to maintain in the natural environment, and most importantly, expanding the degrees of […]

A Successful Approach Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 11am EST Join Leslie in a Deep Dive to explore how to give your dog control over whether he is ready to calmly approach something--or, over whether he is ready to be approached! Following Leslie's concept of cooperative counter conditioning, learn how to use her Pattern Games […]

Clicker Training Horses You can accomplish so much when you give a horse choice. This webinar will introduce you to important concepts in beginning clicker training with horses. We will discuss safety, types of reinforcers, delivery of reinforcers, first concepts to teach, and help you avoid some common mistakes people make, especially when changing species […]

Join Chris and Mike as they take a deep dive into aggression and the underlying motivations for aggressive behavior in dogs. Dr. Chris Pachel DACVB, CABC and Michael Shikashio CDBC are back! This will be an amazing two-day workshop with two of the most sought-after experts in the dog behavior world! “The Great Big Dog […]

Whose behavior is it anyway? ‘We tend to judge others by their behavior, and ourselves by our intentions’ Albert F Schlieder   In this talk Andrew will be taking us on a philosophical reappraisal of how we view behavior, both our own and the behavior of dogs. He will also question some of the perceived […]

I’ll be the judge of that! “Thinking is difficult that’s why most people judge”. Carl Jung In this talk, Andrew will be considering the psychology behind judgments and expectations and the important role they play in defining how we view the behavior of others. Examining the role of belief systems, cognitive bias and the use […]

Deep Dive: The Pain Behavior Assessment - Moose's Story A structured approach to assessing pain and behavior Pain is an important potential factor for cases which present with behavior problems. In this seminar we will focus on providing you with a structured, evidenced-based approach for an initial case assessment, while also taking you through the […]

Silence is Golden Saturday December 11, 2021 at 1:00pm EST Ever been told to "just reward your dog for being quiet?" That isn't sustainable, because "being quiet" is not a specific behavior for the dog to do instead of barking. Explore how to teach "being quiet" behaviors including deep breathing (from Dr. Karen Overall's biofeedback […]

The “Antecedent Iceberg” - Embracing the Natural Integration of Ethology & Behaviorism The contributions from the science of behaviorism to the dog behavior profession cannot be overstated. Without a comprehensive understanding of the principles and mechanisms of learning theory, it is difficult for trainers to accurately understand or influence behavioral goals and challenges in pet […]

Malena DeMartini Webinar Series: Separation Anxiety, Prevention, Troubleshooting A Dive into Separation Anxiety In this webinar, we will begin with an overview of separation anxiety, look into how to work with the issue, and then take a dive into the various parameters that make up data tracking. We will discuss the following: What separation anxiety […]

Biome, Brain and Behavior: An exploration of the gut microbiome-behavior relationship The term gut microbiome describes the mixture of organisms (eg bacteria, fungi, parasites, protozoa and viruses) found living in the gastrointestinal tract of an organism. Research has shown that the composition of the gut microbiome can have a major impact on cognition, social interaction, […]

Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA): How does “Least” and “Minimally” fit into behavior modification? This is the second webinar of Mara Velez's 2-part series. During this 90-minute session you will learn about the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) ethical principle and explore several case studies that illustrate the use of LIMA to address problem behaviors, […]

Behavior Vets Fundraiser for Ukrainian Animals in Need Join Behavior Vets for this webinar about canine body language and relaxation games to raise money for homeless animals in Ukraine.   Are you curious about your dog’s body language and behavior? Does your dog struggle to learn because they are too excited, stressed, anxious, or upset? […]

Malena DeMartini Webinar Series: Separation Anxiety, Prevention, Troubleshooting A Dive into Separation Anxiety In this webinar, we will begin with an overview of separation anxiety, look into how to work with the issue, and then take a dive into the various parameters that make up data tracking. We will discuss the following: What separation anxiety […]

The Brain & Behavior through life stages: Puppyhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, Senior Early Bird, 4-Part Package: $175 total, before April 16 General Admissions , 4-Part Package: $225 total, after April 16 Puppyhood In the first few months of life the brain develops at a phenomenal rate, with thousands of new neuronal connections being made every second. […]

The Brain & Behavior through life stages: Puppyhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, Senior Early Bird, 4-Part Package: $175 total, before April 16 General Admissions , 4-Part Package: $225 total, after April 16 Puppyhood In the first few months of life the brain develops at a phenomenal rate, with thousands of new neuronal connections being made every second. […]

The Brain & Behavior through life stages: Puppyhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, Senior Early Bird, 4-Part Package: $175 total, before April 16 General Admissions , 4-Part Package: $225 total, after April 16 Puppyhood In the first few months of life the brain develops at a phenomenal rate, with thousands of new neuronal connections being made every second. […]

Malena DeMartini Webinar Series: Separation Anxiety, Prevention, Troubleshooting A Dive into Separation Anxiety In this webinar, we will begin with an overview of separation anxiety, look into how to work with the issue, and then take a dive into the various parameters that make up data tracking. We will discuss the following: What separation anxiety […]

Game Changer Medications: Trazodone, Gabapentin, Clonidine, & Benzodiazepines The Fast Track - Using as-needed medications to boost improvements When patients get to Behavior Vets, we want to get help on board fast. Thankfully there are a variety of medications that can get a plan moving in less than 2 hours, and there is more and […]

The Brain & Behavior through life stages: Puppyhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, Senior Early Bird, 4-Part Package: $175 total, before April 16 General Admissions , 4-Part Package: $225 total, after April 16 Puppyhood In the first few months of life the brain develops at a phenomenal rate, with thousands of new neuronal connections being made every second. […]

Game Changer Medications: Trazodone, Gabapentin, Clonidine, & Benzodiazepines The Fast Track - Using as-needed medications to boost improvements When patients get to Behavior Vets, we want to get help on board fast. Thankfully there are a variety of medications that can get a plan moving in less than 2 hours, and there is more and […]

The Long-Game Medications: Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Clomipramine, & Paroxetine Get There Faster, Slowly - Using maintenance medications to support your pet When patients get to Behavior Vets, we want to get help on board fast. But sometimes the right help takes time. Maintenance medications are the long-game. They can be the difference between a quick fix […]

Pain Rewires the Brain: Aggression, Arousal, Anxiety, & Reactivity Pain is an important factor in many behavioral cases. When an animal presents with physical signs of pain, such as lameness or flinching when an area is touched, diagnosis is straightforward. However, less severe pain is more difficult to recognize as the only signs may be increased […]

Pain Rewires the Brain: Aggression, Arousal, Anxiety, & Reactivity Pain is an important factor in many behavioral cases. When an animal presents with physical signs of pain, such as lameness or flinching when an area is touched, diagnosis is straightforward. However, less severe pain is more difficult to recognize as the only signs may be increased […]

The Long-Game Medications: Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Clomipramine, & Paroxetine Get There Faster, Slowly - Using maintenance medications to support your pet When patients get to Behavior Vets, we want to get help on board fast. But sometimes the right help takes time. Maintenance medications are the long-game. They can be the difference between a quick fix […]

Creative Ways to Tackle Tough Cases - How the Constructional Approach can make all the difference!   A Shift in Paradigm: What Modern-Day Dog Training Looks Like Positive reinforcement isn't always positive. We don't want to leave the dog exposed to aversive situations longer than necessary. We want them to feel control over those aversive […]

Resilience in Dogs - What is it, why is it important, and how do we build it? Saturday July 30 & Sunday July 31, 2022 9am to 5pm EST (USA and Canada)   Resilience is the ability to adapt successfully to, or recover quickly from, stressful events, situations and conditions. Resilience relies on effective responses […]

Creative Ways to Tackle Tough Cases - How the Constructional Approach can make all the difference!   A Shift in Paradigm: What Modern-Day Dog Training Looks Like Positive reinforcement isn't always positive. We don't want to leave the dog exposed to aversive situations longer than necessary. We want them to feel control over those aversive […]

Pain Rewires the Brain: Aggression, Arousal, Anxiety, & Reactivity Pain is an important factor in many behavioral cases. When an animal presents with physical signs of pain, such as lameness or flinching when an area is touched, diagnosis is straightforward. However, less severe pain is more difficult to recognize as the only signs may be increased […]

Pain Rewires the Brain: Aggression, Arousal, Anxiety, & Reactivity Pain is an important factor in many behavioral cases. When an animal presents with physical signs of pain, such as lameness or flinching when an area is touched, diagnosis is straightforward. However, less severe pain is more difficult to recognize as the only signs may be increased […]

Creative Ways to Tackle Tough Cases - How the Constructional Approach can make all the difference!   A Shift in Paradigm: What Modern-Day Dog Training Looks Like Positive reinforcement isn't always positive. We don't want to leave the dog exposed to aversive situations longer than necessary. We want them to feel control over those aversive […]