In this information-packed two-day applied science conference, you will learn about studies in canine behavior, training, sheltering, & welfare. Perfect for practitioners who value & use evidence-based interventions to improve the lives of dogs. Join us for engaging talks on: Dogs’ complex relationships with other dogs & people All things olfaction: physiology, cognitive processing, odor control & intensity Giving shelter dogs what they want with preferred activities Behavioral issues & barriers to receiving support that owners experience Using preference & assent tests to achieve cooperative care with our dogs Shelter interventions that improve dogs’ behavior & welfare Comparing & contrasting the cognitive abilities of dogs, cats, & other species Preference, reinforcer efficacy, & their relationship Issues that adopters experience, how they react, obtain support, & their success Helping dogs be more resilient during stressful situations Pet parenting styles & what it means to be a good pet parent The relationship between the activity levels of dogs in the shelter & in the home

Sponsor:Virginia Tech
Speaker(s):Lisa Gunter, PhD, CAAB, CBCC-KA; Priv.-Doz. Zsofia Viranyi, PhD; Lindsay Mehrkam, PhD, BCBA-D; Natha

Contact: Dr. Lisa Gunter
 Email: lisagunter@vt.edu
 Web: http://www.caninesciencesymposium.com/