Description
One of the
hardest things for dog training professionals is figuring out whether, how, and
when to bring in additional help. This presentation will address this question
as it relates to veterinary behaviorists. Case studies will be presented, and
related topics will also be addressed, including how to determine if a
veterinary behaviorist is needed, how to get clients on board, and how to
create a reciprocal referral relationship with a veterinary behaviorist.
Learning Objectives
1. Be able to determine whether a veterinary behaviorist is
needed in a given case.
2.Know a variety of techniques to
help get clients on board with bringing in a veterinary behaviorist.
3. Be able to collaborate
effectively with veterinary behaviorists to improve outcomes for their clients.
Level
Intermediate to advanced (though beginners may find it
useful too)
Instructor
Irith (pronounced “Ee-reet”) Bloom is a faculty member at
Victoria Stilwell Academy and Dog Walking Academy, and a certified animal
trainer. Here are the acronyms for my
certifications, in case you want to look them up: CPDT-KSA, CDBC, VSPDT, KPA
CTP, and CBATI. I’m also certified in TAGteach, a positive reinforcement method
for coaching humans.
Her company, The Sophisticated Dog, LLC, offers training for
a variety of pet animal species. I present at conferences and seminars
worldwide, and my writing has been published both in print and online.
CEU 1.5
CCPDT,, KPA, IACP, IAABC