Pet behaviour sessions for owners and veterinarians
Dr. Karen Machin, a resident in clinical behaviour and an associate professor in the WCVM's Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, is offering two continuing education (CE) and two pet owner-focused sessions this spring.
WCVM PetED Talks sessions for pet owners
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- Tuesday, April 12 (7-8:15 p.m. CST)
Topic: strategies for preventing dog bites (in recognition of National Dog Bite Prevention Week) - Tuesday, May 17 (7-8:15 p.m. CST)
Topic: how to socialize your new puppy
Our speaker
Dr. Karen Machin (DVM, PhD) is a resident in animal behaviour and an associate professor in the WCVM's Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences. She is a lifelong animal owner and a founder of New Hope Dog Rescue in Saskatoon, Sask.
Cost: the sessions are free, but please register in advance. Click here to visit web page.
Behaviour-related questions in advance can be sent to: vmc.behaviour@usask.ca. For more information about registration, please contact jackie.bahnmann@usask.ca.
Continuing education (CE) sessions
- Wednesday, April 27 (7-8:15 p.m. CST)
Topic: getting the most out of pre-visit medications for anxious pets (and clients) - Wednesday, May 25 (7-8:15 p.m. CST).
Topic: providing advice and reassurance to owners of nervous puppies
Our speaker
Dr. Karen Machin (DVM, PhD) is a resident in animal behaviour and an associate professor in the WCVM's Department of Veterinary Biomedical Sciences. She is a lifelong animal owner and a founder of New Hope Dog Rescue in Saskatoon, Sask.
Cost: $15 per session or $25 for two sessions. Click here to register. Sessions will be virtual using Zoom.
Behaviour-related questions in advance can be sent to: vmc.behaviour@usask.ca. For more information about registration, please contact jackie.bahnmann@usask.ca.