Conference
1.5 CEU Safe ways on how to lead ore than one dog at a time!!
1 CEU Separation Anxiety in Dogs– It takes a village.
Biography
Separation anxiety seems to be on most dog parents’ minds nowadays, as the promise of covid vaccines portends a return to working in offices again. The time is now to start teaching dogs how to be independent and alone and that will take a team approach, which includes training, veterinary care, mental and physical enrichment, and pet-care alternatives. Learn about the latest developments in separation-related problems so that you can provide the best care to your client pups and their people.
1.5 CEU SMART Dog Park. Better for Dogs. Better for People
1 CEU So You Want to Start a Pet Care Business
1.5 CEU State of the Industry/Panel Discussion
1 CEU Stop the Cough! This Dog has a New Trick to Fight Infectious Respiratory Disease
Biography
What’s new and changing with coughing dogs? This presentation serves to create awareness and discussion regarding the diagnosis, management, and prevention of Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC). The basics of epidemiology, clinical signs, clinical diagnostic challenges, proper diagnostic methods, treatment, and prevention for CIRDC will be reviewed as well as new strategies to fight canine infectious respiratory disease.
1 CEU Striving for Excellence in the Pet Care Services Industry
Biography
As we strive for excellence in the pet care services industry, how do we know if we’re there? How do we know what steps to take to get there? How do we differentiate ourselves to the pet owners within our community? These questions, frequently asked by those new to the industry and those in business for years who find themselves facing request for new or different services from their pet owners or are grappling with new competitors in their community, can be answered with a focus on industry standards and best practices in four key areas, known as the 4 E’s of Excellence.
1.5 CEU Surviving COVID-19-Best Practices for Navigating Uncertain Times
Biography
Operations & HR – Why established “Core Values” are so important. At what point do I lay off staff? What do I say to my loyal team? Examples of decisions that had to be made while under pressure. Marketing & PR – What is the difference and why does each matter so much? How to communicate with your clients and your people… examples of what to say, how to say it and pitfalls to avoid. Sales & Customer Service – What is your “Why”? How has it changed since the pandemic? Who is our target client then and now? Financial – ABCs of managing Cash Flow; Government Stimulus – Should we take it? Risks/Rewards
1 CEU Sustainable Self-employment Careers
Biography
Ever debated with yourself whether you should “burn the midnight oil” or rest and try again tomorrow? You’re not alone. People who are self-employed make these decisions in their careers perhaps more than any other career path. In this workshop, you will have an opportunity to 1) evaluate your approach to a sustainable career, 2) compare your approach to others who are self-employed, and 3) learn about new research on how self-employed individuals are building sustainable and balanced work and home lives.