Welfare Starts Within: Triaging Emotional Distress in Shelter Dogs

Understanding emotion in context – Learn how stress, fear, and positive emotions show up differently in shelter environments

A framework for clarity – Explore a multi-dimensional model for assessing canine emotion and how it applies to real shelter scenarios

Welfare-focused decision-making – Discover how emotional assessments can help staff support dogs more effectively — from intake to adoption

As both a certified behaviorist and passionate educator, Tom brings a global perspective and a heart for shelter work. Register now and join us to deepen your understanding of canine emotion and take your behavior lens to the next level

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