January 2026 Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection
Pain and Behavior: a Case-based Talk
Pain & discomfort are often underdiagnosed in dogs with behavioral issues. This presentation will highlight why this happens, cases where pain was the cause of the behavior issues or made behavioral issues worse. This is happening in young dogs and dogs who may not show any typical signs of pain/discomfort but rather express it as aggression and or anxiety.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Emily Levine, DVM, DACVB, Animal Behavior Clinic of New Jersey
Dr. Emily Levine completed her veterinary behavioral residency at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She them worked at the University of Lincoln, UK, where she saw patients, taught students, and participated in behavioral research. Dr. Levine then spent 13 years at a specialty and referral practice in New Jersey. She opened up the Animal Behavior Clinic of New Jersey in 2020. She has authored several papers in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks, as well as co-edited international proceedings on behavior research. She is currently co-editing the next edition of the BSAVA’s manual of Canine and Feline Behavioral Medicine text book. She was the first veterinary behaviorist in the US to utilize digital thermography in helping to assess physical areas of concern in behavior patients. She has written an award winning children’s book called Doggy Do’s and Dot’s which helps teach young children ( and their parents) how to safely live with dogs. She enjoys learning about each pet she sees and their human caretakers.
Register here: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
About Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection:
Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior - supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group, such as behavior medications, modifying animal behavior, assessing and improving animal welfare, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats. Webcasts hosted by Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, Dr. Sheila Segurson
All recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available on the Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection page in Maddie's Pet Forum - https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF
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