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2009-03-17 Study shows some techniques can cause harmAccording to a new veterinary study published in The Journal of Applied Animal Behavior (2009), if you’re aggressive to your dog, your dog will be aggressive, too. Says Meghan Herron, DVM, lead author of the study, "Nationwide, the number-one reason why dog owners take their dog to a veterinary behaviorist is to manage aggressive behavior. Our study demonstrated that many confrontational training methods, whether staring down dogs, striking them, or intimidating them with physical manipulation, do little to correct improper behavior and can elicit aggressive responses." Indeed, the use of such confrontational training techniques can provoke fear in the dog and lead to defensively aggressive behavior toward the person administering the aversive action. READ MORE2009-03-16 IVBM Call For PapersThe 7th International Veterinary Behaviour Meeting will be held October 29th to 31st 2009, in Edinburgh UK. The IVBM has issued a call for papers for that meeting, with the deadline for submission May 1, 2009. Guidelines for abstract submissionAbstracts based on completed research (qualitative or quantitative) or critical review are welcome. There will be three categories of abstract submission: The abstract must be in English, can be no longer than 300 words and should be concise, informative and explicit. Providing a list of topics to be covered, or using statements such as "results will be discussed" or "a new theory will be developed" is not appropriate. READ MORE2009-02-25 University of MN Honors Dr. AndersonDr. R.K. Anderson was honored for his lifetime achievement by the University of Minnesota at a special event February 5, 2009. Dr. Anderson first came to the University of Minnesota in 1956 as a professor of veterinary public health in the College of Veterinary Medicine and the School of Public Health. Trevor Ames, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, in his keynote address called Dr. Anderson the "founding father of the most successful and respected Veterinary Public Health program in the nation." READ MORE2009-01-16 New book from Temple GrandinTemple Grandin has released her latest book, "Animals Make Us Human, Creating the Best Life for Animals." Drawing on the latest research and her own work, Grandin identifies the core emotional needs of animals. Then she explains how to fulfill them for dogs and cats, horses, farm animals, and zoo animals. Whether it's how to make the healthiest environment for the dog you must leave alone most of the day, how to keep pigs from being bored, or how to know if the lion pacing in the zoo is miserable or just exercising, Grandin teaches us to challenge our assumptions about animal contentment and honor our bond with our fellow creatures. READ MORE2009-01-09 Dr. R.K. Anderson Lifetime Achievement AwardThe Association of Pet Dog Trainers honored Dr. R.K. Anderson with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Citing his long career promoting positive training methods and his influence on thousands of professional trainers, the APDT presented the award during their 2008 annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky. READ MORE2008-12-10 New Guidelines from AVSAB
The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) has released new guidelines on the use of dominance theory in behavior modification of animals.READ MORE |
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At the most recent Association of Pet Dog Trainers Conference, they devoted a one-day symposium to the topic of play as it relates to dog behavior. We had a chance to talk with several of the presenters, and are now featuring a special 4-part series of Behavior Talk episodes on play. Take a listen to new episodes featuring Ian Dunbar, Pia Silvani, Kellyann Conway, and Karen London. There's also a new article on play from Karen London. We'll have more new articles coming soon on play and many other topics.
