Colleen Fisher
Petline Veterinary Medical Director; Veterinarian focused on canine and feline behaviour
Brandon, Canada
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Dr. Colleen Fisher obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1990 from the University of Saskatchewan. She developed a special interest in working dog medicine through her engagement with a number of police canine units, detector dog agencies, and assistance animal organizations. She is the veterinarian for the Canadian Task Force 4 (Manitoba) Urban Search and Rescue Team. Dr. Fisher received her MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour from the University of Edinburgh in 2019. Her research focused on the ability of psychiatric (PTSD) service dog handlers and search and rescue dog handlers to recognize stress in their canine partners. She presently coaches pet parents and psychiatric service dog handlers regarding best practices to reduce anxiety and frustration in their animal partners.
As Petline's Veterinary Medical Director, she is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge between the insurance professionals and veterinary team members that serve our mutual clients.
Dr. Fisher offers seminars on the human-animal bond, emotional development in puppies and kittens, recognizing canine and feline stress, Fear Free approaches to shelter animals and veterinary patients, teaching practical skills for cats and dogs using a gamified approach, and innovations in veterinary medicine. She also lectures regarding pet health insurance and how to choose the best insurance plan for your pet.
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Topics
Skills Training for People - What a pet thinks you know
The learner will be able to understand and be able to discuss:
The emotional impact periods during their first year
The core emotions that motivate behaviour
Body language cues based on the Ladder of Aggression/Stress
The Myth of the Guilty Look – Dogs Read Us Too!
The Fight or Flight Response and how it can help us predict behaviour
The Trigger Triangle and three factors that affect a dog’s response to a given stressor/trigger
Decreasing Triggers and Creating Safe Spaces
Choice and the importance of a dog’s ability to choose their behaviour
45-60 minutes with Q&A
Understanding Canine Learning Theory
The learner will be able to understand the following concepts:
Behaviour Development in dogs
Operant Conditioning – Explaining the Four Quadrants
Why the Dominance Hierarchy Model doesn’t work
The value of rewards
Barking as an example of learning theory
45- 60 minutes with Q&A
Creating Canine Connection using Gamified Skills
The learner will be able to understand and promote learning of the following skills
Creating a safe environment using Classical Conditioning
Station Training to promote positive learning experiences
Focus Hand for Attention
Touch Targeting for Consent and Direction
Silly Walks
Use multiple “jobs” to ensure you have your dog’s attention
45 to 60 minutes plus Q&A
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