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  • 1.  Dog-Dog Matchmaking: Setting Adopters and Their Dogs Up for Success. Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection Thurs Nov 21

    Posted 11-14-2024 05:01 PM

    Updated 11/25/24 at 7:21 pm PT - Recording now available 

    Hi,

    Introducing a shelter dog to an  adopter's or foster caregiver's dog to see if they'll be a good match can be anxiety-provoking if you don't have a lot of experience. 

    Whether or not this sounds like you, don't miss Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection next Thursday November 21 at noon PT/3 pm ET when @Samantha Wolfman (She/her) of the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and Wolfman Dog Training and Consulting will be sharing her knowledge and experience related to maximizing success with dog-dog matchmaking.  Learn more about the event

    We'll also be sharing a quick view of our new Maddie's University course (authored by Sam) about Fostering Dogs with Behavioral Concerns: Supporting Pets and People

    Register for our monthly webcast series, Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection here.

    If you missed it, here's the recording from last month's presentation about play aggression in cats with Dr. Mikel Delgado. 

    About the November webcast: 

    Conducting dog meets for adopters and their resident dogs can feel stressful and full of pressure. What if it doesn't go well? How can I tell if they actually like each other? What do they do when they get home?

    All of these questions and more will be answered during this session! From quick body language cues, to tips and tricks for integration, to having tough conversations – maybe the dog they chose isn't a good fit! – Sam will guide you through the do's and don'ts to help you get more comfortable and have more success in dog to dog matchmaking.


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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Shelter Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 2.  RE: Dog-Dog Matchmaking: Setting Adopters and Their Dogs Up for Success. Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection Thurs Nov 21

    Posted 11-21-2024 10:36 AM

    Hi everyone!

    Friendly reminder that our webcast w/ Sam Wolfman about Dog-Dog Matchmaking, doing dog-dog intros between a shelter dog and a potential adopter/fosters dog starts at noon PT/3 pm ET TODAY Thurs Nov 21.

    Register for the webcast here

    Hope to see you soon!



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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Shelter Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 3.  RE: Dog-Dog Matchmaking: Setting Adopters and Their Dogs Up for Success. Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection Thurs Nov 21

    Posted 11-22-2024 09:42 AM

    Awesome topic! Thank you for this. 



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    Christina Urrutia Urena
    President
    G&Cs advocacy and rescue corporation
    CA
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  • 4.  RE: Dog-Dog Matchmaking: Setting Adopters and Their Dogs Up for Success. Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection Thurs Nov 21

    Posted 11-21-2024 01:24 PM

    Thank you to everyone who joined today! I'm happy to answer any of your questions that you may have :)

    Sam Wolfman



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    Samantha Wolfman
    Animal Welfare League of Arlington
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  • 5.  RE: Dog-Dog Matchmaking: Setting Adopters and Their Dogs Up for Success. Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection Thurs Nov 21

    Posted 11-22-2024 04:59 PM

    Hi everyone,

    If you missed our Thursday, Nov 21 webcast about Dog-Dog Matchmaking with Sam Wolfman, here's a link to the recording.  



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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Shelter Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 6.  RE: Dog-Dog Matchmaking: Setting Adopters and Their Dogs Up for Success. Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection Thurs Nov 21

    Posted 11-25-2024 11:31 AM

    Thank you!



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    Nikki Healy
    Executive Director
    Good Mews Animal Foundation
    GA
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