Research shows that there is a strong link between canine behaviour and pain. Join us for an engaging one-hour talk focused on understanding canine behaviour and how this links to successful treatment. This session will explore the emotional systems in dogs, and how to recognise subtle signs of anxiety and aggression. Attendees will gain valuable insights into effective management strategies for challenging behaviours, along with practical training techniques that will allow successful treatment. This talk offers essential tools to enhance practitioners’ knowledge and skills on how to treat anxious and fearful dogs.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the relationship between pain, musculoskeletal dysfunction, and canine behavioural responses including anxiety and aggression.
Recognise subtle behavioural indicators of fear, stress, and pain in dogs to support safer and more effective clinical handling.
Apply practical management and training strategies to improve treatment success in anxious or fearful canine patients.
Identify when underlying chronic pain or musculoskeletal conditions may be contributing to behavioural problems and understand when referral or multidisciplinary intervention is appropriate.
