Summer Conference: Rescue Superheroes
Kiwi Vet Behaviour hosted a two-day conference discussing compassionate ways to support both animals and humans in rescue environments, including solutions to supporting foster caregivers and pet parents of newly adopted rescue dogs. It was a delight to welcome our guest speaker, Debbie Jacobs, who traveled all the way from USA to share her insights, as well as Veterinary Behaviourist, Dr Jess Beer, and Toni Austin from Da Vinci Dog Training and Club K9 to share their knowledge.
With special thanks to our sponsors, Purina, Ceva ADAPTIL FELIWAY, Companion Animals New Zealand and PAW by BLACKMORES for making the event possible.
Debbie Jacobs CPDT-KA, RBT
Guest Speaker
Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Registered Behavior Technician. Debbie uses the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis to assess problem behaviors and formulate management and training plans to increase appropriate behaviors and decrease unwanted ones.
Debbie is recognized internationally for her commitment to helping animals struggling with fear-based behavior challenges, and educating on best practices in training. Her specialty includes working with animals requiring rehabilitation due to trauma, and transitioning to new homes and environments. Debbie's book, A Guide To Living & Working With A Fearful Dog’ was a finalist in the Dog Writer’s Association of America’s annual writing competition in 2008.
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Debbie's presentation will feature information about why dogs behave the ways they do and the most effective and humane ways to change problem behaviors in dogs. Pet owners, shelter and kennel staff, groomers, veterinarians and technicians, dog trainers, pet sitters, day care staff and anyone interested in dogs will find this an informative and enlightening seminar on dog behavior.
