Conferences and Events

An evening with Patricia McConnell: Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Newcastle

06/11/2013-06/11/2013

Venue:LIFE Science Centre, Newcastle (next to Newcastle Railway Station) 18.30-21.00hrs

APBC exclusive Patricia McConnell tour.
Ever wondered what's going on inside that furry little head of your pet? Join Patricia McConnell, PhD, CAAB, for an inquiry about the mental lives of animals, and learn what new discoveries in neurobiology can tell us about the inner lives of our companion animals. You'll see slides and videos that illustrate problem solving, self awareness, and "thinking" in non-human animals, and have lots to think about yourself when you get home and say hello to your dog or cat!
One hour presentation, break, 30 minute presentation, 30 minutes questions.

The tour includes the same presentation in three locations, so you can choose the one closest to you.

Tuesday 5 November 2013 - Chrysalis Theatre, Milton Keynes (6.30pm - 9pm)

Wednesday 6 November 2013 - LIFE, Newcastle (6.30pm - 9pm)

Friday 8 November 2013 - Paintworks, Bristol (2.00pm - 4.30pm)

Early bird bookings (with payment) valid until 1 August 2013.
Refunds can be made up until 7 days prior to the booked event, less a £5 admin charge.

Cancellations made 7 days or less cannot be refunded though name changes are acceptable.

Early bird
APBC Members: £30 Non-members: £40
Standard
APBC Members: £35 Non-members: £45
 

Vet CPD Webinar 7: FLUTD- the importance of behavioural therapy as part of the treatment regime

09/07/2013-09/07/2013

Venue:On your computer, anywhere! 20.00-21.30hrs UK

 Presented by Francesca Riccomini

This webinar series is tailored for those working in veterinary practice and kindly sponsored by Merial. Watch and hear the presentation presented live on your computer.
Fee £30. Open to APBC members and non-members. APBC members should use the promotional code provided. The presentation will last for approx one hour, followed by approx 30 min questions.
Log in instructions will be provided in advance of the webinar. To view the webinar you need to have access to a computer with fast broadband internet access. The first time you attend you will be asked to download some free software in order to be able to view the webinar.
Any queries? please email pauline [dot] interface [at] virgin [dot] net

vet CPD Webinar 8: Neutering myths

19/08/2013-19/08/2013

Venue:On your computer, anywhere! 20.00-21.30hrs

Presented by Caroline Warnes BVSc MSc MRCVS CCAB
We routinely neuter dogs in practice, yet our understanding of how sex hormones affect behaviour, and the effects of neutering on both health and behaviour in the dog and the bitch is not complete, and often based more on received wisdom than good scientific research. This webinar explores some of the more common myths regarding the effects of sex hormones and neutering on behaviour in the dog and bitch. It will also touch briefly on some of the pros and cons of neutering, both before and after puberty, from the point of view of both health and behaviour. Taking these into consideration should help us make the most appropriate decisions with regard to whether, and if so when, to neuter for each individual animal under our care.
This is a repeat of the webinar run in October 2012
This webinar series is tailored for those working in veterinary practice and kindly sponsored by Merial.
Watch and hear the presentation presented live on your computer.
Fee £30. Open to APBC members and non-members. APBC members should use the promotional code provided. The presentation will last for approx one hour, followed by approx 30 min questions.
Log in instructions will be provided in advance of the webinar. To view the webinar you need to have access to a computer with fast broadband internet access. The first time you attend you will be asked to download some free software in order to be able to view the webinar.
Any queries? please email pauline [dot] interface [at] virgin [dot] net
 

Make your practice behaviourally aware: Behaviour Cornucopia (V4)

13/09/2013-13/09/2013

Venue:South Hill Park, Bracknell, Berks

One-day vet cpd event, part of the Make your Practice Behaviourally Aware series, kindly sponsored by Adaptil
 
V4. Behaviour Cornucopia
1) Update on dominance – what it is and what it is not.
2) Does it bite, kick or scratch? Managing fear of vets.
A day in two halves, firstly considering a serious issue about which there is much mis-understanding which can lead to poor advice, and
potential injury to people. Taking this knowledge further and combining it with other aspects of animal behaviour the second part of the day will look at how to deal with those awkward cases whose fearful, anxious or aggressive behaviour makes them difficult to treat and how to prevent it reaching that stage.
Price:  £80.  Please see booking form for multi-person or event discounts and terms and conditions
Speaker: Dr Anne McBride
Anne holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Psychology awarded by University College London in 1978. She was awarded her Doctorate in animal
behaviour (Aspects of Social and Parental Behaviour in the European Rabbit) from the same institution in 1986. In 1992 she obtained a
Certificate in Conservation and Ecology from Birkbeck College, London. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.
Anne has been a practising animal behaviour therapist since 1987 and was the senior behaviour counsellor at the Animal Behaviour Clinic
at the University of Southampton which ran from 1998-2009. She is a member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and an
honorary member of the UK Registry of Canine Behaviourists. She is the Director of the Applied Animal Behaviour Unit and has been the
Academic Director of the Postgraduate MSc in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling at the University of Southampton since the course
started in 1994. She is also a member of the Companion Animal Welfare Council.

Make your practice behaviourally aware: Cognitive decline and dysfunction in elderly cats and dogs (V5)

25/10/2013-25/10/2013

Venue:Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh Park, Nr Coventry, Warks 10am to 4pm

One-day vet cpd event, part of the Make your Practice Behaviourally Aware series, kindly sponsored by Adaptil
V5. Cognitive decline and dysfunction in elderly cats and dogs:
What causes it? How do we recognise it? What can we do about it?
Price: £80. Please see booking form for multi-person or event discounts and terms and conditions
Presented by: Caroline Warnes BVSc MSc MRCVS CCAB
Caroline qualified as a Veterinary Surgeon from the University of Bristol in 1985, and worked in general practice for several years before
developing a special interest in companion animal behaviour. She completed the Diploma/MSc in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling
at the University of Southampton, and her MSc project looked at the effects of spaying on behaviour in bitches. Caroline is a full member
of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist through the ASAB Accreditation Scheme. She is
co-owner and administrator of a small animal veterinary practice in Swindon, Wiltshire, and also has her own companion animal behaviour
referral practice.

Make your practice behaviourally aware: Providing in-house behaviour services (V6)

29/11/2013-29/11/2013

Venue:Bredbury Hall Hotel, Stockport, Cheshire 10am to 4pm

One-day vet cpd event, part of the Make your Practice Behaviourally Aware series, kindly sponsored by Adaptil
V6. Providing in-house behaviour services
Including: Before you buy advice; Puppy parties; Puppy one-to-one behaviour advice; Triaging the behaviour case; Supporting the cognitively
impaired pet; Helping pets get through firework seasons; Advice on stimulation of cage-rested pets; and Helping pets over fear of vets.
Price: £80. Please see booking form for multi-person or event discounts and terms and conditions
Presented by:  Gwen Bailey & Stephanie Hedges 
Stephanie Hedges BSc(Hons) RVN
Stephanie began working as a Veterinary Nurse in 1990. After working for many years in general practice she decided to specialise in
companion animal behaviour and was awarded the Certificate of Applied Animal Behaviour by the University of Southampton in 2005.
In 2006 Stephanie started her own canine behaviour consultancy whilst continuing to work as a Veterinary Nurse. She has been a full
member of the APBC since 2009 and finally retired from nursing in 2010. As well as consulting Stephanie also works as an undergraduate
lecturer in animal behaviour at Warwickshire College, an external examiner to Bishop Burton College and the Veterinary Nursing
representative for the APBC.

Gwen Bailey BSc(Hons)
Gwen pioneered the use of animal behaviour knowledge in the rehoming of unwanted pets while working for a large animal welfare
charity where she was Head of Animal Behaviour for 12 years. In 2002, she set up Puppy School, a UK network of puppy class tutors
trained in animal behaviour and offering socialisation and reward-based training classes run to a very high standard. Gwen lectures at
national and international conferences, runs training courses and has written 14 books. Her book ‘The Perfect Puppy - how to raise a dog
you can live with’ has sold millions around the world. She is a member and past Chairman of the APBC, past Trustee for Battersea Dogs
and Cats Home and is President of the charity Dogs Helping Kids.