Strong veterinary relationships can transform the outcomes of our cases, but navigating that collaboration can feel intimidating or unclear. Alison draws from over 23 years of experience as a Certified Veterinary Technician and behavior professional to guide you through what true collaboration with veterinary teams can look like. You’ll learn: - How to initiate and nurture respectful, mutually beneficial relationships with veterinary teams - What to look for in a clinic that supports your work and your clients - What the ideal veterinary visit should look like for dogs being supported by behavior or Dynamic Dog professionals - Real-world case studies highlighting successful partnerships between a Dynamic Dog Practitioner and Alison’s veterinary team This talk is ideal for practitioners looking to strengthen their communication with vets, improve referral outcomes, and provide more cohesive care for clients navigating pain-related or behaviorally complex cases. About the Speaker: Alison Patrolia is a Certified Veterinary Technician based at a large multi-vet hospital in Mississippi. She specializes in behavior and human resources and is a Fear Free Certified Professional, Family Paws Parent Educator, and licensed SDC practitioner. Alison also brings her perspective as a registered therapy dog handler with Pet Partners, making her uniquely equipped to understand collaboration from both medical and client-centered perspectives.

Sponsor:Association of Dynamic Dog Practitioners
Speaker(s):**Alison Patrolia, CVT

Contact: Lauren Tsao
 Email: events@associationddp.com