Dr. MacGregor has extensive experience in pacemaker and patent ductus arteriosus correction. His specific areas of interest inlcude echocardiography, electyrocardiography, and interventional cardiology. Dr. MacGregor has also completed trarining in therapy for cardiomyopathy, chronic valvular disease, and pulmonary hypertension. He conducted independent research with the Massachusetts College of Pharmacology and dedicated time to the Clinical Electrophysiology Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, and the New Hampshire Veterinary Medical Association.

Morning Agenda: Diagnosis and Treatment of Canine Atopy
Dr. Keith Hnilica, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVD, Associate Professor Dermatology, University of Tennessee

Followed by: Hands On Workshop: Basic Dermatologic Cytology

Afternoon Agenda: Multi-Modal Approach to the Treatment of Canine Arthritis
Dr. Vikki Howard, DVM, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian, Novartis Animal Health

Followed by: Canine Rehabilitation Techniques
Patricia Morrissey, CVT, MEd, CVPM

Dr. Evans is a veterinarian with more than 15 years experience in both holistic and conventional veterinary medicine. In addition, she is certified by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) in Acupunture and Chinese herbology. Her Holistic Veterinary Center opened in 1998 in Concord NH and offers a wide range of services to clients and their companion animals.

This seminar has been approved for CEU's by the NHVTA.
Saturday only: 6 credits
Both days: 9 credits

Saturday: It is a widely held belief that dogs entering shelters in the northeastern United States are arriving with behavior problems at increasingly high rates. In response to this changing situation, many shelters are transporting purportedly "easier" dogs and puppies from the southern U.S. and other regions where overpopulation is still a problem, in order to provide more adoptable dogs to their own communities. We will look at 7 years of data that will look at the question - Problem behaviors in dogs entering New England shelters; are they on the rise and are transport dogs any different?

We will also be learning about how to do quick assessments for shelters or rescuers transferring dogs from rural or southern shelters as well as shelters who have a high volume population. It is critically important to select the most behaviorally adoptable dogs to save. Most often, it is difficult if not impossible to fully evaluate transport dogs before selection. We will look at cage presentation, sociability and body language that is useful for the selection process. Through extensive video footage and live dog demos, attendees will gather useful ways to quickly pick the best dogs to transport.

On Sunday, we will be looking at puppy behavior and temperament. Are puppies born clean slates? Are aggressive dogs born, made or both? In this workshop we will first define what is normal puppy mouthing, and then explore what is low-level aggression. We will be discussing at what age should puppies be temperament evaluated, and how much of their behavior and temperament can be modified by training and socialization.

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This seminar has been approved for 6 CEU's by the NHVTA.

Seminar topics include: Canine aggression (Dominance, Fear, Territorial), fear based conditions (separation anxiety, storm phobia). The relative role of genetics and environment (nature and nurture) in generating this type of problem will be discussed as well as strategies for management of the specific fear-based conditions, as well as compulsive behaviors (acral lick dermatitis, tail chasing, flank sucking). The latest developments in treatment of canine compulsive disorders will be discussed in this lecture. Behavior modification as well as the role of exercise, diet, clear communication, proper leadership, physical control, and desensitization for fears will be addressed. Medical causes of behavior problems & behavioral medications will also be addressed.

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This seminar will teach you that "Getting Connected" with your dog is the key to building a relationship in which learning can flourish and the needs of both the dog and owner are met. Join us to learn how to be a more effective trainer, how to establish humane boundaries, have your dog be a willing partner, and how to teach your dog to flip the "Magic Switch" and begin to use the thinking part of his brain (the Frontbrain) more often than the reactive part of his brain (the Hindbrain).

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Charles Berger is a graduate of Cornell Veterinary College and was the owner and medical director of Campus Veterinary Clinic in Berkeley, California for 35 years. He was on the Board of Directors of the institute that oversaw the largest collection of captive wolves. He also served on the Board of Directors of the International Sled Dog Veterinary Medical Association and has been the veterinarian for the Idatorad Sled Dog Race.

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