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  • 1.  Free Behavior Webcast w/ Dr. E'Lise Christensen - Long game meds- management, monitoring, and making it happen!

    Posted 02-14-2024 07:16 PM

    Do you work with shelter dogs who struggle with behavioral issues such as anxiety, aggression, or fear? Do you want to learn more about how behavior medications can help improve their welfare and outcomes? If so, you won't want to miss this webinar!

     On Feb 29 at 9 am PT/noon ET, join us for an informative and interactive session covering:

    • What are the indications and contraindications for maintenance behavior medications, and how to identify the dogs who can benefit from them

    • What are the types of maintenance behavior medications

    • How to choose the right behavior medication for each dog, based on their diagnosis, history, and individual needs within a sheltering environment

    • How to prescribe, administer, monitor, and adjust behavior medications for optimal results and minimal side effects

    • How to communicate and educate the owners or adopters of shelter dogs on behavior medications, and what to expect during and after the treatment

    This webinar is designed for veterinarians, trainers, and shelter staff who want to enhance their knowledge of behavior medications for shelter dogs. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share your experiences!

    Speaker: Dr. E'Lise Christensen, Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist and Chief Medical Officer at Behavior Vets. 

    Join the meeting via this link. If you'd like to receive a calendar invite, RSVP to  sheila@maddiesfund.org and i'll add you to the invite :)

    This is the February HASS Behavior Job-Alike meeting. NOTE if you have a meeting link in your calendar, it won't work.  Join the meeting via the link above.

    Check out the recording from last month's webcast with Dr. Meghan Herron about Better Living Through Chemistry: Helping Shelter Dogs Cope with Fear, Anxiety and Stress


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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Community Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 2.  RE: Free Behavior Webcast w/ Dr. E'Lise Christensen - Long game meds- management, monitoring, and making it happen!

    Posted 02-26-2024 11:18 AM

    Hi everyone,

    Here's a reminder about this week's webcast with Dr. E'Lise Christensen about behavior medications.  Note that the meeting link is different than previously - please put the link below in your calendar or email me to be added to the meeting invite. 

     On this Thursday Feb 29 at 9 am PT/noon ET, join us for an informative and interactive session covering:

    • What are the indications and contraindications for maintenance behavior medications, and how to identify the dogs who can benefit from them

    • What are the types of maintenance behavior medications

    • How to choose the right behavior medication for each dog, based on their diagnosis, history, and individual needs within a sheltering environment

    • How to prescribe, administer, monitor, and adjust behavior medications for optimal results and minimal side effects

    • How to communicate and educate the owners or adopters of shelter dogs on behavior medications, and what to expect during and after the treatment

    Speaker: Dr. E'Lise Christensen, Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist and Chief Medical Officer at Behavior Vets. 

    Join the meeting via this link. If you'd like to receive a calendar invite, RSVP to  sheila@maddiesfund.org and i'll add you to the invite :)

    This is the February HASS Behavior Job-Alike meeting.  

    Sheila 



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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Community Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 3.  RE: Free Behavior Webcast w/ Dr. E'Lise Christensen - Long game meds- management, monitoring, and making it happen!

    Posted 02-28-2024 07:06 PM

    Final reminder! 

    I hope you're able to join us at 9 am PT/noon ET Thursday, Feb 29 to hear Dr. E'Lise Christensen of Behavior Vets talk about behavior medications. This is our last Human Animal Support Services Behavior Job-Alike Meeting before it transitions to Maddie's Fund and I'm hoping we get a good turnout!

    Join the meeting via this link: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/j/3729937025?pwd=Y0FGUjhsRmoxNTVnR3pWYWRqUzFjUT09

    Sheila



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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Community Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 4.  RE: Free Behavior Webcast w/ Dr. E'Lise Christensen - Long game meds- management, monitoring, and making it happen!

    Posted 02-29-2024 11:57 AM

    Will this be available on a recording?



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    jen self-aulgur
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  • 5.  RE: Free Behavior Webcast w/ Dr. E'Lise Christensen - Long game meds- management, monitoring, and making it happen!

    Posted 02-29-2024 12:22 PM

    yes, will share it within the next 24 hours!



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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Community Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 6.  RE: Free Behavior Webcast w/ Dr. E'Lise Christensen - Long game meds- management, monitoring, and making it happen!

    Posted 03-01-2024 03:10 PM

    Hi :)

    Here's the link to Dr. C's  presentation on Long Game Meds.

    Sheila



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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Community Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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  • 7.  RE: Free Behavior Webcast w/ Dr. E'Lise Christensen - Long game meds- management, monitoring, and making it happen!

    Posted 03-04-2024 09:27 AM
    Thank you so much! 

    Jen Self-Aulgur
    Executive Director 
    616.399.2119x118





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  • 8.  RE: Free Behavior Webcast w/ Dr. E'Lise Christensen - Long game meds- management, monitoring, and making it happen!

    Posted 03-05-2024 04:30 PM

    Here's responses to two questions we didn't have time to get to during the webcast. Thx for answering these, Dr. C!

    1.     How can rescues persuade/advocate that dogs need behavioral medication? A lot of shelters won't send medication home to a rescue and the rescue cannot get an appointment with a vet in a timely matter. What can be done?

    In my experience, you can't persuade people who aren't ready and the more you try the more their brains naturally push back.  But you can provide resources for people to learn more about medication options.  That's one of the major reasons we released our free Dose of Hope webinars.  These are a great way for people to learn more about medications and supplements that can help behavior.  You can find them here.  https://behaviorvets.mylearnworlds.com/free-presentations

    One option for difficulty getting appointments is to evaluate how many pets the rescue is removing from their shelter partners, talk to the veterinary provider, and see about getting standing appointments on the books with the veterinarian.  This only works if the rescue is conscientious about either cancelling several days ahead of unneeded appointments or if the rescue is willing to pay for appointments they don't keep.  But if availability of veterinary care is a struggle in your area, this is one way you can ensure it.  

    2.     Does cost of medications affect adoption rates of the dogs on the long term medications? Are there resources for the adopters to maintain medication management affordably?

    Most generic behavior medications are less expensive than many other general care medications, especially if the client is willing to shop around.  If a medication is helping a pet feel better and meet their adopter's expectations better, the small investment in medication will be well worth it for most families.  

    E'Lise Christensen, DVM DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    CMO, Behavior Vets



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    Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
    Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
    Director of Community Solutions
    Maddie's Fund
    Pleasanton CA
    9258608284
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