Animal Welfare Professionals

Maddie's Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. In October, @Miranda Hitchcock, MS, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA  will be discussing factors associated with behavioral euthanasia in pet dogs.

Date/time: Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 12n Pacific / 3p Eastern for one hour. This webcast will be recorded.

Behavioral euthanasia is a sensitive topic with a wide variety of personal thoughts and emotions. But what do we actually know about it? How often does it happen, and why? Do we have data we can use to make decisions? Where can we turn for information? This talk will walk you through the existing (and pending!) research on behavioral euthanasia to help us separate fact from fiction.

Register here

What you'll come away with:

• An understanding of the history of research on behavioral euthanasia and the gaps
• A summary of the 2024 paper "Factors Associated with Behavioral Euthanasia in Pet Dogs" and learn about the methods used (and why)
• The types of behaviors that led to euthanasia in this study, and the information we can (and can't) use from it to make decisions
• The main findings of the study, including pieces that agree or disagree with previous literature
• The limitations of research like this, and the potential for future study
• Takeaways for pet professionals based on this research and resources available for folks in this situation

Can't attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording after the webcast.

These webinars have been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association. They have also been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.

About our speaker Miranda Hitchcock, MS, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified

Miranda is the co-founder and executive director of Every Dog Behavior and Training, a nonprofit organization in Austin, TX dedicated to providing inclusive, accessible dog training and behavior resources. She began working with dogs as a volunteer at an animal shelter and fell down the rabbit hole of behavior. She moved to Austin for a Maddie's^® Executive Leadership Fellowship with two of Austin's shelters before becoming the operations manager at the municipal animal shelter.

#Conferences,WorkshopsandWebcasts
#EducationandTraining
#Medicine,SurgeryandSterilization

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Alison Gibson
Media Projects Manager
Maddie's Fund
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Thanks so much to everyone who joined the webinar today! I'm here and happy to answer questions.

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Miranda Hitchcock
MS Applied Animal Behavior, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified
Executive Director
Every Dog Behavior and Training
Austin, TX

Original Message:
Sent: 08-28-2024 01:18 PM
From: Alison Gibson
Subject: Maddie's Insights webcast October 10, 2024: Behavioral Euthanasia: Just the Facts!

Maddie's Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. In October, @Miranda Hitchcock, MS, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA  will be discussing factors associated with behavioral euthanasia in pet dogs.

Date/time: Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 12n Pacific / 3p Eastern for one hour. This webcast will be recorded.

Behavioral euthanasia is a sensitive topic with a wide variety of personal thoughts and emotions. But what do we actually know about it? How often does it happen, and why? Do we have data we can use to make decisions? Where can we turn for information? This talk will walk you through the existing (and pending!) research on behavioral euthanasia to help us separate fact from fiction.

Register here

What you'll come away with:

• An understanding of the history of research on behavioral euthanasia and the gaps
• A summary of the 2024 paper "Factors Associated with Behavioral Euthanasia in Pet Dogs" and learn about the methods used (and why)
• The types of behaviors that led to euthanasia in this study, and the information we can (and can't) use from it to make decisions
• The main findings of the study, including pieces that agree or disagree with previous literature
• The limitations of research like this, and the potential for future study
• Takeaways for pet professionals based on this research and resources available for folks in this situation

Can't attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording after the webcast.

These webinars have been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association. They have also been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.

About our speaker Miranda Hitchcock, MS, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified

Miranda is the co-founder and executive director of Every Dog Behavior and Training, a nonprofit organization in Austin, TX dedicated to providing inclusive, accessible dog training and behavior resources. She began working with dogs as a volunteer at an animal shelter and fell down the rabbit hole of behavior. She moved to Austin for a Maddie's^® Executive Leadership Fellowship with two of Austin's shelters before becoming the operations manager at the municipal animal shelter.

#Conferences,WorkshopsandWebcasts
#EducationandTraining
#Medicine,SurgeryandSterilization

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Alison Gibson
Media Projects Manager
Maddie's Fund
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Thanks so much to everyone who joined the webinar today! I'm here and happy to answer questions.

Maddie's Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. In October, @Miranda Hitchcock, MS, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA  will be discussing factors associated with behavioral euthanasia in pet dogs.

Date/time: Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 12n Pacific / 3p Eastern for one hour. This webcast will be recorded.

Behavioral euthanasia is a sensitive topic with a wide variety of personal thoughts and emotions. But what do we actually know about it? How often does it happen, and why? Do we have data we can use to make decisions? Where can we turn for information? This talk will walk you through the existing (and pending!) research on behavioral euthanasia to help us separate fact from fiction.

Register here

What you'll come away with:

• An understanding of the history of research on behavioral euthanasia and the gaps
• A summary of the 2024 paper "Factors Associated with Behavioral Euthanasia in Pet Dogs" and learn about the methods used (and why)
• The types of behaviors that led to euthanasia in this study, and the information we can (and can't) use from it to make decisions
• The main findings of the study, including pieces that agree or disagree with previous literature
• The limitations of research like this, and the potential for future study
• Takeaways for pet professionals based on this research and resources available for folks in this situation

Can't attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording after the webcast.

These webinars have been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association. They have also been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.

About our speaker Miranda Hitchcock, MS, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified

Miranda is the co-founder and executive director of Every Dog Behavior and Training, a nonprofit organization in Austin, TX dedicated to providing inclusive, accessible dog training and behavior resources. She began working with dogs as a volunteer at an animal shelter and fell down the rabbit hole of behavior. She moved to Austin for a Maddie's^® Executive Leadership Fellowship with two of Austin's shelters before becoming the operations manager at the municipal animal shelter.

#Conferences,WorkshopsandWebcasts
#EducationandTraining
#Medicine,SurgeryandSterilization

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Alison Gibson
Media Projects Manager
Maddie's Fund
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Hi, Miranda, what advice would you give owners who are trying to make the decision whether to or whether or not to BE?

Thanks so much to everyone who joined the webinar today! I'm here and happy to answer questions.

Maddie's Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. In October, @Miranda Hitchcock, MS, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA  will be discussing factors associated with behavioral euthanasia in pet dogs.

Date/time: Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 12n Pacific / 3p Eastern for one hour. This webcast will be recorded.

Behavioral euthanasia is a sensitive topic with a wide variety of personal thoughts and emotions. But what do we actually know about it? How often does it happen, and why? Do we have data we can use to make decisions? Where can we turn for information? This talk will walk you through the existing (and pending!) research on behavioral euthanasia to help us separate fact from fiction.

Register here

What you'll come away with:

• An understanding of the history of research on behavioral euthanasia and the gaps
• A summary of the 2024 paper "Factors Associated with Behavioral Euthanasia in Pet Dogs" and learn about the methods used (and why)
• The types of behaviors that led to euthanasia in this study, and the information we can (and can't) use from it to make decisions
• The main findings of the study, including pieces that agree or disagree with previous literature
• The limitations of research like this, and the potential for future study
• Takeaways for pet professionals based on this research and resources available for folks in this situation

Can't attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording after the webcast.

These webinars have been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association. They have also been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.

About our speaker Miranda Hitchcock, MS, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified

Miranda is the co-founder and executive director of Every Dog Behavior and Training, a nonprofit organization in Austin, TX dedicated to providing inclusive, accessible dog training and behavior resources. She began working with dogs as a volunteer at an animal shelter and fell down the rabbit hole of behavior. She moved to Austin for a Maddie's^® Executive Leadership Fellowship with two of Austin's shelters before becoming the operations manager at the municipal animal shelter.

#Conferences,WorkshopsandWebcasts
#EducationandTraining
#Medicine,SurgeryandSterilization

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Alison Gibson
Media Projects Manager
Maddie's Fund
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Hi Augusta,

This is a great (and difficult) question. One of my favorite resources is a free webinar for families in that position: https://www.losinglulu.com/making-the-decision-for-families

The advice I give often depends on the situation. But generally I walk families (who are clients) through the process of thinking about options.

• Can you continue just living with the behaviors?
• Can you manage them (or prevent them within your situation)?
• Is training an option?
• Is rehoming a safe and ethical option?

When we come to the end of those questions and all have a "no" answer, regardless of the reasons, it's often easier for families to really view the choice as more than a yes-no option. I also counsel families who are always hopeful that some sanctuary or specialized rescue exists to work with this dog, and help explain that sanctuary spots are very, very rare. 

I also give families permission to choose the safety of their family and community. I've found that because of taboo and stigma, people are often afraid to make the call not to continue living with a dog who is causing them harm. And this disproportionately impacts professionals, who believe they should somehow be able to tolerate or "fix" these dogs. 

I ensure that my clients know that I'm in their corner regardless of the outcome, and will support them through the logistics of behavioral euthanasia or through management. 

This is an excellent resource for professionals looking to learn more about having this difficult conversation: Approaching the Hardest Choice

Hi, Miranda, what advice would you give owners who are trying to make the decision whether to or whether or not to BE?

Thanks so much to everyone who joined the webinar today! I'm here and happy to answer questions.

Maddie's Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. In October, @Miranda Hitchcock, MS, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA  will be discussing factors associated with behavioral euthanasia in pet dogs.

Date/time: Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 12n Pacific / 3p Eastern for one hour. This webcast will be recorded.

Behavioral euthanasia is a sensitive topic with a wide variety of personal thoughts and emotions. But what do we actually know about it? How often does it happen, and why? Do we have data we can use to make decisions? Where can we turn for information? This talk will walk you through the existing (and pending!) research on behavioral euthanasia to help us separate fact from fiction.

Register here

What you'll come away with:

• An understanding of the history of research on behavioral euthanasia and the gaps
• A summary of the 2024 paper "Factors Associated with Behavioral Euthanasia in Pet Dogs" and learn about the methods used (and why)
• The types of behaviors that led to euthanasia in this study, and the information we can (and can't) use from it to make decisions
• The main findings of the study, including pieces that agree or disagree with previous literature
• The limitations of research like this, and the potential for future study
• Takeaways for pet professionals based on this research and resources available for folks in this situation

Can't attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording after the webcast.

These webinars have been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association. They have also been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.

About our speaker Miranda Hitchcock, MS, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified

Miranda is the co-founder and executive director of Every Dog Behavior and Training, a nonprofit organization in Austin, TX dedicated to providing inclusive, accessible dog training and behavior resources. She began working with dogs as a volunteer at an animal shelter and fell down the rabbit hole of behavior. She moved to Austin for a Maddie's^® Executive Leadership Fellowship with two of Austin's shelters before becoming the operations manager at the municipal animal shelter.

#Conferences,WorkshopsandWebcasts
#EducationandTraining
#Medicine,SurgeryandSterilization

------------------------------
Alison Gibson
Media Projects Manager
Maddie's Fund
------------------------------

Hi Augusta,

This is a great (and difficult) question. One of my favorite resources is a free webinar for families in that position: https://www.losinglulu.com/making-the-decision-for-families

The advice I give often depends on the situation. But generally I walk families (who are clients) through the process of thinking about options.

• Can you continue just living with the behaviors?
• Can you manage them (or prevent them within your situation)?
• Is training an option?
• Is rehoming a safe and ethical option?

When we come to the end of those questions and all have a "no" answer, regardless of the reasons, it's often easier for families to really view the choice as more than a yes-no option. I also counsel families who are always hopeful that some sanctuary or specialized rescue exists to work with this dog, and help explain that sanctuary spots are very, very rare. 

I also give families permission to choose the safety of their family and community. I've found that because of taboo and stigma, people are often afraid to make the call not to continue living with a dog who is causing them harm. And this disproportionately impacts professionals, who believe they should somehow be able to tolerate or "fix" these dogs. 

I ensure that my clients know that I'm in their corner regardless of the outcome, and will support them through the logistics of behavioral euthanasia or through management. 

This is an excellent resource for professionals looking to learn more about having this difficult conversation: Approaching the Hardest Choice

Hi, Miranda, what advice would you give owners who are trying to make the decision whether to or whether or not to BE?

Thanks so much to everyone who joined the webinar today! I'm here and happy to answer questions.

Maddie's Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. In October, @Miranda Hitchcock, MS, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA  will be discussing factors associated with behavioral euthanasia in pet dogs.

Date/time: Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 12n Pacific / 3p Eastern for one hour. This webcast will be recorded.

Behavioral euthanasia is a sensitive topic with a wide variety of personal thoughts and emotions. But what do we actually know about it? How often does it happen, and why? Do we have data we can use to make decisions? Where can we turn for information? This talk will walk you through the existing (and pending!) research on behavioral euthanasia to help us separate fact from fiction.

Register here

What you'll come away with:

• An understanding of the history of research on behavioral euthanasia and the gaps
• A summary of the 2024 paper "Factors Associated with Behavioral Euthanasia in Pet Dogs" and learn about the methods used (and why)
• The types of behaviors that led to euthanasia in this study, and the information we can (and can't) use from it to make decisions
• The main findings of the study, including pieces that agree or disagree with previous literature
• The limitations of research like this, and the potential for future study
• Takeaways for pet professionals based on this research and resources available for folks in this situation

Can't attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording after the webcast.

These webinars have been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association. They have also been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.

About our speaker Miranda Hitchcock, MS, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified

Miranda is the co-founder and executive director of Every Dog Behavior and Training, a nonprofit organization in Austin, TX dedicated to providing inclusive, accessible dog training and behavior resources. She began working with dogs as a volunteer at an animal shelter and fell down the rabbit hole of behavior. She moved to Austin for a Maddie's^® Executive Leadership Fellowship with two of Austin's shelters before becoming the operations manager at the municipal animal shelter.

#Conferences,WorkshopsandWebcasts
#EducationandTraining
#Medicine,SurgeryandSterilization

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Alison Gibson
Media Projects Manager
Maddie's Fund
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