Continuing professional development
Conferences/seminars/webinars that Michelle has attended

Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
FABC Veterinary Q&A, 21st July 2026

Putting learning theory into practice: Tips for helping owners to train their dogs for behaviour modification plans – Tamsin Dursten
FABC webinar, 30th June 2026

Preventing Puppy Problems: Nature, nurture, health, comfort, happiness
FABC Veterinary Q&A, 18th May 2026

Pre Pro and Post Biotics with Nutravet
Nutravet Webinar TCBTS, 24th April, 2026

The Interplay of Genetics, Environment, and Neurobiology in Canine Socioemotional Behaviour – Erin Hecht
FABC webinar, 16th April 2026

Canine Ethology: Improving Quality of Life in Pet Dogs – Kristina Spaulding
AVS webinar, 4th March 2026

Ethology by Proxy: Using Citizen Science to Study Dog Behavior – James Serpell
SCAS Webinar, 13th February 2026

Good Dog Webinar: The Science Behind Building a Better Bond With Your Dog – Dr. Annie Valuska
Purina webinar, 9th December 2025

Companion animal empathy and the impact of this on our relationships with them – Dr Karen Hiestand
FABC webinar, 12th November 2025

Fear, anxiety and stress in dogs visiting the veterinary practice – assessing validity and reliability of behavioural tools – Emma Gatehouse
FABC webinar, 6th November 2025

Giardia and behaviour: what do we know about this gutsy link in dogs? – Dr Amber Bateson
APBC webinar, 28th October 2025

How Biological Needs affect Behaviour in Bull Breed Dogs – Re-thinking Bull breed Behaviour as a Scientific Community – Jessica Hyams
APBC webinar, 14th October 2025

Why do behaviourists always seem to think that animals are in pain? – Lynne Taylor
FABC Webinar, 11th August 2025

The “dark” side of the human-animal bond – Phil Arkow
SCAS Webinar, 21st July 2025

Relationships and the Dog-Owner Bond – a psychobiological perspective – Daniel Mills
SCAS Webinar, 8th July 2025

The challenge of “Just Old Age” & development of the Ageing Canine Toolkit – Dr Carri Westgarth
SCAS Webinar, 13th May 2025

Dog-Assisted Interventions: Recognising signs of stress in body language – Dr Evangelos Diamantakos
SCAS Webinar, 1st May 2025

Using Patterns and Movement to Help Heal Trauma – Leslie McDevitt
Grisha Stewart Academy Webinar, 16th April 2025

What’s new and hot in the veterinary behaviour literature? – Dr Karen Overall
Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre Webinar, 7th April 2025

Science behind Animal Behaviour: Neurobiology of Fearful & Frustrated Dogs – Daniel Shaw
AVS Webinar Series, 19th March 2025

The Neuroscience of Canine Aggression – Daniel Shaw
Animal Behaviour Kent webinar, 11th March 2025

Behaviour Savvy Euthanasia – Linda Ryan
FABC Veterinary Q and A session, 3rd March 2025

Animal ethics and animal welfare — values informing outcomes
RSPCA Animal Welfare Seminar 2025, 19th February 2025

When aggression in dogs is a cry for help – Dr Karen Overall
Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre Webinar, 1st February 2025

Reducing Stress in the Veterinary Practic
FABC Veterinary Q and A session, 9th December 2024

Sleep and Behaviour – What do we know? How can we implement it? – Carrie Tooley
FABC Veterinary Q and A session, 11th November 2024

Considerations for city dog training – Melissa McCue-McGrath
APBC webinar, 27th August 2024

Why Training Maybe a Waste of Time – Laura McAuliffe
APBC webinar, 18th August 2024

Come on in if you dare- 4 part webinar on doorbells & visitors – Roz Pooley
Webinar series, 18th June 2024

CBD (Cannabidiol) in Canine Behavioral Medicine – Dr Stephane Bleuer-Elsner
FABC Webinar, 29th May 2024

Dog-dog Reactivity (3 part series) – Roz Pooley
Webinar, 15th May 2024

Frustration & Self Regulation – helping your dog to Control their Meerkat! – Danielle Beck and Gemma Stephens
Webinar, 22nd April 2024

The Power of Pattern Games – Leslie McDevitt
APBC webinar, 28th March 2024

Through their eyes: Strengthening our relationship with animals
RSPCA Animal Welfare Seminar 2024 – 21st and 22nd February 2024

The Nuances of Social Rehabilitation Training – Roz Pooley
APBC webinar, 1st February 2024

Interactions between behaviour medications and other medications including general anaesthetic in small animal practice and equines
FABC Veterinary Q and A session, 17th January 2024

What factors influence the way we interact with cats and whats does this mean for cat wellbeing and human behaviour change?
FABC webinar, 13th December 2023

You don’t have to be at Uni to publish your research – Suz Rogers
FABC webinar, 12th December 2023

Behavioural effects of medications in small animals – FABC Clinicians
FABC Veterinary Q and A session, 6th December 2023

From paper to practice – Dr Rowena Packer
IVBC webinar, 4th December 2023

Perceptions of Dog Behaviour: Assessing differences in individuals’ abilities to interpret dog emotional states – Jana Muschinski
FABC webinar, 11th November 2023

A role for client-centred interviewing in client adherence to a canine behaviour modification plan – Julie Daniels
FABC webinar, 18th October 2023

Inducing and Measuring Positive Affective State in Horses: A Delphi Approach – Loni Loftus
FABC webinar, 6th September 2023

Communicating, Arousal and Behaviour Problems – Craig Oglivie
Workshop, Bristol, 13th August 2023

Research Bites with Dogs Trust – a focus on canine behaviour problems, training and exercise – Dr Melissa Upjohn
FABC webinar, 1st July 2023

Practical exercises to help dogs impacted by trauma – case studies – Danielle Beck
APBC webinar, 14th May 2023

Why do people adopt dogs? How motivations for dog acquisition differ between individuals – Dr Eleanor Jordan
FABC webinar, April 30th 2023

Presentation and Discussion: Animal Behaviourism – RCVS
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons recorded event, 2nd April 2023

A snapshot of dog behaviour modification in the UK: Who is doing it, how are they doing it and from the client perspective, does it work? – Dr Julie Daniels
FABC webinar, 4th March 2023

Dog bites: Public health risk and prevention strategies – Dr Carri Westgarth
APBC webinar, 14th February 2023

Understanding and dealing with the effects of animal behaviour problems upon pet owners’ mental health – Dr Ana Barcelos
FABC webinar, 12th December 2022

UK Public Perceptions of Dog Behaviours – Dr Lauren Samet
FABC webinar, 2nd December 2022

Impulsivity and Frustration in Dogs: Understanding Principles and Applying Them to Practice – Dr Helen Zulch
Webinar series, November 2022

A Clinical Trial Of Behaviour Therapy For Stranger-Fearful Dogs – Dr Helena Hale
FABC webinar, 1st October 2022

Genetics of Dog Personality – Dr Jessica Heckman
APBC webinar, 8th September 2022

Phantom Pregnancy – The Silent Killer – Sara Davies
APBC Webinar, 12th August 2022

Trauma in Animals 2022 – Control the Meerkat/PACT conference
Control the Meerkat/PACT conference, July 2022

Cognitive development and ageing in pet dogs – Dr Lisa Wallis
FABC webinar, 20th May 2022

Evidence Based Practice for Animal Professionals II – Dr Morag Heirs
APBC session, 25th April 2022

Pandemic Puppies: current and future risks to canine behaviour and welfare – Dr Rowena Packer
FABC webinar, 20th March 2022

Dog Training Secrets Summit – Dunbar Academy and PetSummits.com
Online conference, 28th to 31st Jan 2022

Set yourself up to succeed in business – Gretta Ford
FABC webinar, 11th January 2022

Separation Related Disorders in Dogs – Dr Sarah Heath
Forte Healthcare Webinar Club, November 2021

Grooming – Preparation for patients and how to guide owners – Linda Ryan, Lynne Taylor and Emma Baker
FABC Vets Q and A Session, 11th October 2021

Deep Dive: A neurobiological discussion of dog-directed aggression – Behavior Vets and Dr Kathy Murphy
One day seminar, 1st October 2021

Neutering – Caroline Warnes, Lorella Notari and Lynne Taylor
FABC Vets Q and A Session, 22nd September 2021

Differential Diagnosis – Prof Daniel Mills
FABC webinar, 13th September 2021

Becoming an Expert Witness – What you need to know – David Ryan
FABC webinar, 12th September 2021

Social pain in dogs – Dr Frank McMillan
APBC webinar, 16th August 2021

Cognitive Bias and Fad susceptibility – Jean Donaldson
APBC webinar, 6th August 2021

Success With Clients! Part one – rejuvenate your client reports/handouts, and follow-up strategy – Sara Davies
APBC webinar, 2nd August 2021

Thinking about report writing: Increasing owner understanding and compliance – Dr Helen Zulch
FABC webinar, 10th July 2021

FAB Clinicians Annual Conference 2021
Webinar series, 10th – 15th June 2021

Introduction to Using Psychotropic Medications in Behaviour Practice – Dr Sarah Penturn
FABC webinar, 11th May 2021

Long term management of sound sensitivities – Emma Baker, Emma Brown and Caroline Warnes
FABC Q and A session, 6th April 2021

Crossing The Anxiety Barrier: Navigating The Mental Health Issues Of The Pet Owner – Lori DeLeo
APBC webinar, 18th January 2021

Deep Dive: Sensory Integration – Neville’s Story – Behavior Vets and Dr Kathy Murphy
One day seminar, 21st November 2020

Geek Week; For the Love of Science! Pet Professional Guild
5 day seminar, 11th to 15th November 2020

Chronic pain in dogs – Professor Daniel Mills and Dr Hannah Capon
Webinar, 28th October 2020

Emergency Management of Sound Sensitivities – Dr Emma Baker and Dr Emma Brown
FABC live Q and A session, 19th October 2020

“We want treatment to be humane, but shouldn’t treatment “work”?” – Dr Karen Overall
SJDAWC Webinar, 6th October 2020

Scentwork solutions for common behaviour challenges – Morag Heirs
APBC webinar, 1st October 2020

An update on Social pain in dogs – Dr Frank McMillan
APBC webinar, 28th September 2020

An update on Scentwork Solutions for Abnormal & Repetitive Behaviours, Fears & Phobias – Morag Heirs
APBC webinar, 15th September 2020

“Attachment in cats and dogs: What can the data tell us?” – Dr Karen Overall
SJDAWC Webinar, 15th September 2020

The Importance of Exercising Your Dog’s Brain for Optimal Mental and Physical Health – Dr Karen Overall
Webinar, 4th July 2020

International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) Lemonade Conference 2020
3-day online conference, 23rd May to 25th May 2020

Beyond Food: The Premack Principle by Kathy Sdao
Webinar, 11th May 2020

Gabapentin and other neuropathic analgesics (pain relief) – Dr Gwen Covey-Crump
CAM live webinar, 28th April 2020

Dog Law Updates – Trevor Cooper
Webinars, 25th and 26th April 2020

Remote Consultations for Aggression Cases – Michael Shikashio
Webinar, 10th April 2020

Separation Anxiety in Dogs during COVID-19 by Malena DeMartini-Price
Dog-ibox webinar, 29th March 2020

Safety and defensive handling with aggressive dogs – Michael Shikashio and Trish McMillan
IAABC Webinar, 9th February 2020.

New data insights on canine nutrition, behaviour and health – Sean McCormack
Webinar, 12th January 2020

“Aggressive behaviour in dogs” with Chirag Patel
Dog-ibox webinar, 11th December 2019

Tackling canine behaviour problems: advice and support for Veterinary Teams – Dr Michelle Lord
Presentation given to University of Bristol 1st-4th yr veterinary students

From leashes to neurons to psychopharmacology – Dr Karen Overall
Tawzerdog webinar, 6th November 2019

Why “Balanced Training” Can Lead to Mental Imbalance for Dogs – Dr. Karen Overall
PPG webinar, 3rd October 2019

Dog Emotion and Cognition – Dr Brian Hare, Duke University
Coursera online modules, October/November 2019

The impact of fear and anxiety on learning – Chris Pachel
Vimeo webinar, 3rd September 2019

Integrating Behavioural Medicine into General Practice – Sarah Heath
Webinar, 2nd September 2019

What do I do with a behaviour problem? A General Practice Approach to the behaviour patient with special reference to the relationship between health and behaviour – Sarah Penturn
Seminar, Kennilworth, 12th June 2019

Understanding, Managing and Modifying Problem Behaviours – Kevin McPeake and Chirag Patel
2-day seminar, Devon, 1st and 2nd June 2019

British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) Congress 2019
Conference speaker, Birmingham, 6th April 2019

Helping Resolve Separation Anxiety Syndrome – Ingrid Haskil
APBC webinar, March 28th 2019

WOOF! 2019 – Domesticated Manners
4-day conference, Nottingham, 8th to 11th January 2019

Understanding the role of emotional motivations in problem behaviour in dogs and cats – Sarah Heath
Webinar, 20th December 2018

Canine fear based aggression – John Ciribassi
IAABC webinar, 12th November 2018

Resource guarding – John Ciribassi
IAABC webinar, 11th September 2018

Understanding, Managing and Modifying Problem Behaviours – Chirag Patel
5-day workshop, Oxfordshire, 18th to 22nd July 2018

The Association of Dogs and Cats Homes 2018 Conference
3-day conference, Birmingham, 24th – 26th April 2018

In practice in business, including report writing and giving effective feedback to clients – David Appleby
APBC webinar, 17th April 2018

Tracking for beginners – Celia Bourne
Workshop, 10th March 2018

Noise fears and phobias – Jon Bowen
APBC webinar, 27th February 2018

The Puppy Conference – Animal Events UK
3-day conference, Warwickshire, 18th to 21st January 2018

Making an application for APBC full membership through the ASAB CCAB route – Julie Bedford
APBC webinar, 14th December 2017

Kennelled/shelter Dogs Part II: Promoting Responsible Dog Ownership – Evangelos Diamantakos
APBC webinar, 30th November 2017

Dogs Trust Research and Behaviour Conference
2-day conference, Manchester, 30th October to 1st November 2017

International Companion Animal Welfare Conference
4-day conference, Cyprus, 3rd to 5th October 2017

1-Day Veterinary Behaviour Clinic and a 2-Day Veterinary Behaviour Seminar – Dr Karen L Overall
3-day conference in Oxfordshire, 22nd to 24th September 2017

Use of drug therapy in the safe handling and management of animals with behaviour issues
APBC webinar, 12th September 2017

To The Rescue! Weekend Workshop – Julie Bedford and Celia Bourne
2-day workshop, 8th and 9th July 2017

Tracking Development Day – Pat Tagg
Workshop, Dorset, 24th June 2017

Dog to Dog Aggression – Nando Brown and Jo Rosie Haffenden
2-day seminar, 19th to 20th May 2017

Differentials and treatment approaches for separation problems – David Appleby
APBC webinar, 21st March 2017

Introducing the benefits of mindfulness for the pet behavior counsellor – Rachel Lilley
APBC webinar, 28th February 2017

Doglaw for Professionals: Update on Dangerous Dogs – Trevor Cooper
Seminar, S Wales, 20th February 2017

Tracking – what the dog is trying to tell us and the value of this work for behaviour change – Pat Tagg
APBC webinar, 31st January 2017

How to Run a Dog Business Successfully – Veronica Boutelle
APBC webinar, 10th January 2017

Interactive Play – Craig Oglivie
Workshop, Bristol, 15th December 2016

Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre Conference
Speaker at 2-day conference, 22nd to 24th November 2016

Resource Guarding: Possession Aggression
Sacramento Dog Training Webinar, 22nd August 2016

“What’s Your Problem? It’s Only a …”An introduction to managing dogs that “overreact” – Helen Zulch
Seminar, Exeter, 29th April 2016

Autumn Conference 2015: From Research to Practice. The Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law Veterinary Association
4-day conference, Bristol, 30th September 2015 to 4th October 2015