Animal Behavior Club, UW Madison

Animal Behavior Club, UW Madison Animal Behavior Club (ABC) of UW-Madison is a student chapter of the American Veterinary Society of

Animal Behavior Club (ABC), a student chapter of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, aims to expand students’ understanding of behavior-related topics. According to JAVMA, 30% of questions fielded by the average small animal practioner are behavior-related. Through monthly lunch meetings, wet labs, and an animal behavior elective held each year, ABC hopes to prepare students for th

ese questions by equipping them with fundamental knowledge of behavior. ABC addresses a wide range of behavior topics, including issues relevant to equine, exotic, large animal, and small animal medicine.

Looking for excellent resource to further your knowledge of animal behavior? Check these out!
04/25/2016

Looking for excellent resource to further your knowledge of animal behavior? Check these out!

These are the dog training books that have stood the test of time in the field, and for good reason. “Game changers” every one, these books deserve to be read by anyone who loves dogs and learning how to train.

If you haven’t read them yet, your dog says now is the time! Don’t miss the chance to order them as a package for 30% off! http://bit.ly/1MSLh5L

This isn't an April Fool's joke! Positive reinforcement to train veterinary-cooperative behaviors WORKS! Love this!
04/01/2016

This isn't an April Fool's joke! Positive reinforcement to train veterinary-cooperative behaviors WORKS! Love this!

THE BLOG Target Training Rescued Elephants in India 03/31/2016 04:35 pm ET | Updated 2 hours ago Wildlife SOS Nonprofit rescue and conservation charity in South Asia A handful of peppermints clasped in his palm, the keeper calmly issues a command to the massive tusker before him. The elephant, Rajes…

"We found that fearful dogs had less socialization experiences (p = 0.002) and lower quality of maternal care (p < 0.000...
03/08/2016

"We found that fearful dogs had less socialization experiences (p = 0.002) and lower quality of maternal care (p < 0.0001) during puppyhood. Surprisingly, the largest environmental factor associating with noise sensitivity (p < 0.0001) and separation anxiety (p = 0.007) was the amount of daily exercise; dogs with noise sensitivity and separation anxiety had less daily exercise."

Personality and anxiety disorders across species are affected by genetic and environmental factors. Shyness-boldness personality continuum exists across species, including the domestic dog, with a large within- and across-breed variation. Domestic dogs are also diagnosed for several anxiety-related…

02/14/2016

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Feel good picture of the day: Pitties in PJs!
02/12/2016

Feel good picture of the day: Pitties in PJs!

Pitty PJs are the BEST!!

Thank-you ! I'm warm AND I look cute!
I'm getting quite the wardrobe--pitty sweaters and now PJs.

(If made scrubs Karen and I would have the same exact wardrobe)

02/12/2016

"Our cats are living longer than ever, thanks to the life we are helping to give them: good food, staying safely inside, environmental stimulation, and, yes, love. Go ahead, find the data—but I firmly believe that love helps all of us last longer. The mixed part of that blessing is that we are seeing feline cognitive dysfunction (FCD) more often.
According to Dr. Danielle Gunn-Moore of the University of Edinburgh's Royal School of Veterinary Studies in the UK: “Twenty-eight percent of pet cats aged 11 - 14 years develop at least one old age related behavior problem and this increases to more than 50 percent for cats over 15.” "
Little is known or has been researched about FCD but we'll present what we have been able to find in the March issue of BARKS.

Awesome infographic on canine genetics and behavior!
02/10/2016

Awesome infographic on canine genetics and behavior!

02/10/2016

Friends, the outpouring I've received about my struggle with depression, and how it affects those of us the veterinary field, has been incredible, and I thank you. (You can read it here: http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/putting-my-darkness-light.) Now I have something to offer to help my fellow veterinary professionals and those of you who work and volunteer in animal shelters and rescue groups.

Our friends at the Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida have opened their incredible online course on dealing with the anxiety, stress, depression, and emotional numbness to all who work in the veterinary and sheltering fields. You can sign up for "Compassion Fatigue Strategies" here:

http://ow.ly/Y8UmU

And I hope that you'll share this with your friends and colleagues -- it could save a life!

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