Separation Anxiety in Dogs and Five Behavioral Myths that Can Harm Your Pet with Dr. Valarie Tynes
Channel: Dog Care On Air
Date: 2021-03-22

What Your Dog Wishes You Knew About Separation Anxiety 

Separation related problems are relatively common in dogs and are often misdiagnosed. In many cases, the signs are overlooked until the problem becomes extremely severe, meaning that the dog suffers quietly and alone until its distress results in destruction, excessive vocalization, inappropriate elimination or other signs that result in problems for the owner. This presentation will review the signs of separation related problems in dogs and familiarize owners with humane, safe interventions.

Five Behavioral Myths that Can Harm Your Pet

Many myths and misconceptions exist about dog behavior in spite of the fact that years of sound science may have proven them wrong. This presentation will review five of the more common myths that can lead to ineffective and even dangerous training methods. The attendee will learn where to search for the best source of information regarding training and how to identify the most appropriate person to help when faced with a dog behavior problem.Dr. Valarie Tynes is a native Texan and received her DVM from Texas A&M University. She worked in private practice for 14 years before returning to academia to pursue a residency in clinical animal behavior at the University of California at Davis in 2000. She has been a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists since 2003 and is also Board Certified in Animal Welfare. Her special interests are the behavior and welfare of pet pigs, exotic pets and zoo animals. She has been actively involved in the Fear Free initiative since its inception and serves on the Fear Free Speakers Bureau. She is a frequent speaker at veterinary meetings around the world and author of numerous articles and textbook chapters. She joined Ceva Animal Health in October of 2014 as a veterinary services specialist but continues to provide consulting services to zoos.https://www.dacvb.org/

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