This is a fantastic overview of intact dogs, (both male and female), with considerations for working with them, and an overview of hormone-influenced behavio...
Read MoreThis is a fantastic overview of intact dogs, (both male and female), with considerations for working with them, and an overview of hormone-influenced behaviours.
Read LessSara's presentation is amazing: balanced and structured. lots of wonderful tips and objective insights for everyone having or working with dogs. I am going t...
Read MoreSara's presentation is amazing: balanced and structured. lots of wonderful tips and objective insights for everyone having or working with dogs. I am going to listen to it again and recommend it to others.
Read LessSara is very easy to listen to. Great information presented really well very interesting topic
Sara is very easy to listen to. Great information presented really well very interesting topic
Read LessSara McLoudry gave a detailed, thoughtful, and engaging presentation on the current science behind intact dog behavior! This is a great webinar to learn abou...
Read MoreSara McLoudry gave a detailed, thoughtful, and engaging presentation on the current science behind intact dog behavior! This is a great webinar to learn about the behavior you can really expect from intact dogs, and what is mythical. As a professional, I found myself understanding more about some of the behavior behind my clients' younger dogs who are still intact. In a world where this is "taboo" yet, we are finding some evidence that suggests dogs need to remain intact longer, this webinar is very helpful to assist ALL dog-pros in navigating a challenging component of dogs! Groomers, boarding and day care staff, trainers, and competitors in dogs sports will want to watch this one!
Read LessI thoroughly enjoyed this presentation! Talking about intact dogs is such an important topic that really doesn't get talked about often.
I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation! Talking about intact dogs is such an important topic that really doesn't get talked about often.
Read LessWonderful, in depth and informative.
Wonderful, in depth and informative.
Read LessThoroughly enjoyed this webinar regarding behavioural impact of sexing (or not) dogs. Many good tips that will be useful moving forward. Particularly appreci...
Read MoreThoroughly enjoyed this webinar regarding behavioural impact of sexing (or not) dogs. Many good tips that will be useful moving forward. Particularly appreciated the list of links to studies and articles on the subject.
Read LessExcellent webinar!! Packed with a ton of information and presented in a way that was fun and interesting. I look forward to re-watching this video to see if ...
Read MoreExcellent webinar!! Packed with a ton of information and presented in a way that was fun and interesting. I look forward to re-watching this video to see if there was anything I missed. A must-see for all of those who have dogs!!
Read LessLoved the content, great info!
Loved the content, great info!
Read LessNOTE: This is still available! You can register now to view the recording.
More and more pet guardians are keeping their dogs intact for various reasons. As trainers, walkers, and daycare providers, whatever our personal position for our own family dogs, it’s time for our community to re-evaluate policies on intact animals in our care and classes.
As the majority of dogs in the USA and UK are “fixed” at a young age, many animal care professionals, even in the veterinary setting, have never dealt with intact dogs through their life cycle. That includes me - my dogs as an adult have always been rescue dogs who are spayed or neutered (though I grew up with intact dogs).
This webinar on the experience of caring for intact dogs is a chance for us to be more knowledgeable so we can better support our dogs, clients, and community. What's to be expected in life with an intact dog? What does responsibility look like?
We welcome Sara McLoudrey (she/her) intact dog specialist, Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KSA) and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) from the US to teach us how to live with and have intact dogs in classes.
Recorded Webinar with Q&A Session hosted by me (Grisha Stewart) with special guest Erin Lindell, DVM from Sweden (where spaying and neutering is far less common).
Please Note this talk is about behavior, mostly about normal behavior to expect from intact dogs (and the biology behind that). It is NOT medical advice on whether you should or should not spay or neuter your specific dog. That is a discussion between you and your veterinarian. We did, however, have a veterinarian joining us for the Q&A!
Suitable for family dogs, breeders, professional trainers, behaviorists, shelter workers, and anyone looking to expand your knowledge and skills to support dogs.
Deep dive into the mounting evidence that leaving dogs intact has a variety of benefits.
Review the many myths attached to the benefits of spay and neuter procedures. What does the science have to say?
Get up to speed with the essential biological information you need to know about both the male and female reproductive system and how hormones can impact behavior.
Learn how to respond to your intact dog's needs in a way that builds trust and promotes Secure Attachment.
Intact dogs are nothing to be afraid of or shy away from. Get the knowledge you need to understand and welcome intact dogs into your home and business.
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Sara McLoudrey, CDBC, CPDT-KSA, FF-CT/L1 Elite, LS-SC, Pet End of Life Doule, FitPaws-MT, TagTeach L3
I think it is essential to understand why are we desexing our dogs. Pros, cons, and everything in between. I live with four females, only one is spayed. Und...
Read MoreI think it is essential to understand why are we desexing our dogs. Pros, cons, and everything in between. I live with four females, only one is spayed. Understanding what they are going through when in season, not only behaviourally but physically, is huge. What are the implications (in every level) behind desexing, etc. are important considerations before taking any decision. Not everything is for everyone, right? Furthermore, being able to notice what are they needing and how to help them is essential, and we can do it better if we’re informed.
Read LessWow, this really changed my perspective a lot on intact dogs. Sara is a great presenter. The resource linked (articles regarding intact dogs) is incredibly v...
Read MoreWow, this really changed my perspective a lot on intact dogs. Sara is a great presenter. The resource linked (articles regarding intact dogs) is incredibly valuable and I am glad to have this to reference.
Read LessVery well-structured, explained and delivered webinar, with useful guidance in relation to considerations for inclusion and management of intact dogs for dif...
Read MoreVery well-structured, explained and delivered webinar, with useful guidance in relation to considerations for inclusion and management of intact dogs for different dog professionals' services. Also great to have both trainer/behaviourist and vet inputs into the Q&A on this topic. Thank you so much! :-)
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