Applied Ethology Applied Learning Theory Animal Welfare Science Animal Law and Ethics Animal Health and Behaviour Dissertation - (Chosen subject - Research into Dog Bites in Ireland) Experimental design for in vivo research Literature Review Neuronal and Endocrine Mediation of Behaviour Clinical Procedures Abnormal Animal Behaviour Animal Welfare Assessment & Advice
Honours Degree in Zoology
Diploma in Pet (Dog) Psychology
Distinction diploma in Canine Studies
Distinction diploma in Canine Behaviour & Training
FETAC Level 6 Animal Grooming
Distinction in Dog Training and Behaviour
Distinction Fetac Level 6 Canine Obedience and Training
Fetac Level 6 Animal Welfare
Three Times Certified Canine First Responder
Workshops and Seminars Attended
Dr. Karen Overall 22nd-24th September 2017
Veterinary Behaviour Clinic and Seminar
Woof 2017 10th-12th Feb 2017
Speakers Chirag Patel Sean Pogson Mike Simmon Sarah Whitehead Kim Monteith Alexandra Kurland Jacqueline Munera Steve Martin Kay Laurence Clive D. L. Wynne Shelley Wood Susan Schneider Theresa McKeon Susan Friedman Pam Mackinnon Jean Donaldson Bob Bailey
Dr Karen Overall Three Day Seminar May 8th, 9th, 10th 2015
* Pharmacology, Medications, Diets, and the Use of Supplements to Change Brain Chemistry (1-Day)
*The Molecular Basis of Learning, Epigenetic Effects on Neurodevelopment, Genetic Contributions and Bases of Behaviour Issues,Taking a Life Stage Approach, and the Effect of Neutering on Cancer and Behaviour (2-Days)
BOTH DAYS ATTENDED
Professor Jaak Pankcepp - World Leading Neuroscientist 1 Day Seminar 21st April 2015
The Evolved Primal Emotional Feelings of Animal Brains and Animal Minds: Clinical and Therapeutic Applications
APBC Annual Conference 2014
Helen Zulch – Putting research into practice: current cognition research applied to behaviour counselling. Kendal Shepherd – Welfare implications of dog law including case studies and suggested improvements for the system. Pat Tagg – Practical application of breed specific knowledge into resolving behaviour problems Karen Wild – Applying human psychology to consulting skills and success of the behaviour modification programme.
Rise VanFleet The Human Half of Dog Training 15/09/2014
Canine Aggression & Case Investigation Monday 16th June & Tuesday 17th June 2014
Investigations of fatal dog attacks in the USA, crime scene investigation, and what can we learn to avoid further fatalities.
Dog Bite Prevention Conference May 31st June 1st 2014
What is Aggression? Victoria Stilwell
Preventing, Managing and Modifying Aggressive Behaviour In Dogs Chirag Patel
Fatal Dog Bite Investigations - What I Do& Why - How Does This Happen? Jim Crosby
Teaching Kids to be K9 Safe and Smart Victoria Stilwell
Getting in TTouch with Dogs Sarah Fisher
Getting in TTouch with Dogs Sarah Fisher
Why the Dog Needs Better PR Beverley Cuddy
Lunch
New changes to the DDA - will they prevent or merely punish? Trevor Cooper
More Investigations-Evidence, Behaviour Evaluations, and Using Behaviour to Establish What Happened Jim Crosby
“WOOF”: The European Training & Behaviour Conference22nd, 23rd, 24th February 2013
“The Tag Point is...” by Theresa McKeon What’s Sirius Doing Now? by Kelly Gorman Dunbar Beyond Puppy Handling by Chirag Patel Puppy Play by Grisha Stewart Blind and Deaf Dogs by Sarah Kalnajs TAGteach Practical Examples by Theresa McKeon Life Skills for Puppies by Helen Zulch What’s the Science Saying by Daniel Mills Behaviour Modification, Considering Emotions by Daniel Mills Applied Behaviour Analysis by Susan Friedman Refreshment Break Applied Behaviour Analysis by Susan Friedman Aggression and BAT by Grisha Stewart Living Life in the Doghouse by Sarah Kalnajs Walking Together by Kay Laurence "Teen spirit" - why adolescent dogs are in a league of their own by Sarah Whitehead Dogs to Dolphins by Chirag Patel Stooge Dogs by Hannah Wright Practical People Skills by Karen Wild Scent Work with Kelly Gorman
I have also spent thousands on an extensive DVD collection of recorded seminars and workshops hosted by world leading experts.