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When reactive dogs are confronted with their triggers at every turn in the shelter setting, how do we make progress? Join us for a Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection webcast with Lindsay Echito and Marie Lombardo of Orphans of the Storm.
They'll tell us about a special shelter dog, Cypress, and the multifaceted approach his shelter team took to help him overcome his reactivity and find his way into a home. From finding ways to control his environment, to playgroups, to training volunteers to continue working with him, his team pulled out every tool in their box to teach him how to cope in the shelter setting– and eventually in his new home.
His case created what his shelter now calls the "Cypress Protocol" and has helped many dogs in the shelter setting succeed. 
About our speakers:
Lindsay Echito
Lindsay Echito can't remember a time when she wasn't obsessed with dogs, even memorizing her book of dog breeds as a little kid. When she fell into animal welfare during college, she never looked back. While she's worn many hats over the years, from counselor to management, she now serves as Orphans of the Storm's Dog Behavior and Foster Manager. Lindsay specializes in creating enrichment programs to increase quality of life for dogs in the shelter and setting them up for success in their new homes.
Marie Lombardo
Marie Lombardo has worked with animals since 2016 and currently serves as the Behavior Specialist at Orphans of the Storm. She develops individualized behavior plans, supports enrichment and welfare initiatives, and works closely with adopters and staff to promote successful, lasting placements. Marie holds a Master's degree in Animal Science and Behavior: Canine and Feline Health and Care from Unity University and is dedicated to creating practical, humane behavior solutions that improve outcomes for both animals and the people who care for them.
If you missed it, here's a link to last month's presentation about Navigating Behavior Returns with Stacy Price of One Tail at a Time.
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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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