Penn Vet Behavior

09/05/2023

Our own Dr. Lena Provoost will speak at the next webinar of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. Register to hear about aging in pets.

08/01/2023

Do not miss this webinar with Dr. Bonnie Beaver, a pillar of veterinary behavior medicine and, we would not hesitate to say, of veterinary medicine in the US!

07/10/2023

Improve pet rabbit welfare in the home and vet clinic with simple techniques.

07/04/2023

04/14/2023

Our minimal-stress handling course CALM is back, with a new hybrid format. Take the first modules online and then meet with the instructors at Penn Vet on May 21st. After the course, stay in touch with the CALM community through our interactive online platform. For info and registration: https://platform.onlinelearning.upenn.edu/offering/companion-animal-low-stress-management-program-a0Q4U00000am98UUAQ

11/22/2022

The National Dog Show Therapy Dog Symposium is back this year with a great program. Many excellent speakers and the possibility to attend virtually or in person.

This event brings together therapy dog handlers, health care experts, academics and those looking to learn more about Therapy Dogs to share information and develop common practices within this growing initiative.  

10/26/2022

PENN VET BEHAVIOR WILL ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR A RESIDENCY POSITION TO START IN JULY 2023. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH https://www.virmp.org/. FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT BECLINIC@VET.UPENN.EDU

09/07/2022

Puppy classes are back at Penn Vet Behavior! We will start our first series on September 19. Use this link to register:

COVID-19 POLICY: For your safety and the safety of our staff, all class registrants will be required to read, agree to, and abide by our COVID-19 Policy.

07/15/2022

PENN VET BEHAVIOR IS LOOKING FOR A CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN WITH AN INTEREST IN BEHAVIOR MEDICINE. JOIN OUR GROUP! FOR INFO: BECLINIC@VET.UPENN.EDU

07/12/2022

AN INTERESTING SURVEY FROM OUR COLLEAGUES AT VIRGINIA TECH!!!

Virginia Tech is researching the factors associated with behavioral euthanasia of pet dogs. This research will help better understand potential for prevention, treatment, and support for dog owners.

They are looking for people:
1. Over the age of 18,
2. Who have euthanized an owned/pet dog on/after January 1st, 2017,
3. Who lived in the United States at the time of the euthanasia.

The survey will take approximately 15-30 minutes of your time. To participate click on the link below.

https://virginiatech.questionpro.com/t/AVe67ZtOl9

For more information or questions, please contact Miranda Hitchcock, mirandah@vt.edu *The survey will be open for responses thru July 20th, 2022.
VT IRB # 22-311

Factors Associated with Behavioral Euthanasia In Pet Dogs - Online Survey Software

04/26/2022

Early bird registration to the Veterinary Behavior Symposium 2022, organized by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, will close on May 1st. Join the VBS 2022 either in person or online! Register at dacvb.org.

03/30/2022

The MSc in Animal Welfare & Behavior Animal welfare is the academic discipline that addresses both philosophical and scientific aspects of societal concerns about animals: their behavior and welfare.