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Applied Behavior for Pros

For veterinarians, veterinary teams, shelter employees and more. 
Don't be scared of behavior - enjoy it!

Explore our artfully designed, science-forward courses to improve your skillset and knowledge base. In a variety of formats, from mini-modules, research reviews and small bytes, to full RACE approved courses, digest the information the way you learn best.  
— Our Vision

Integrate veterinary behavior into day-to-day practice.

We want every animal to get high quality preventative behavioral wellness advice from day one.  Then, if something is not going well, we want veterinary professionals to know how to handle it.  Knowledge and higher level support needs to be accessible and practical..  Build your toolbox.  Don't wait. 

Building Blocks

Checklists, flowcharts, infographics, formularies, definitions and more.  We are developing resources to break down the pieces of a complicated medicine so that you can think clearly and find what you need fast.

Quality Content

We understand that staying at the top of your profession in all areas of medicine is challenging.  There is only so much time to keep up and so many topics!  Let us comb through the mud for you and present the most relevant and actionable information right to your screen.

Virtual support

More than just content you can consume, we are a team you can rely on to have your back when you feel in over your head.  Either send the client our way directly or consult with us to both get the help you need on this case, as well as gain confidence in managing cases like this in the future.  

Interactive Video

Behavior is all about looking at your pet's body, understanding what you see and responding appropriately.  No modality is more effective for this than interactive video learning.  

Mini-Modules

Don't have a ton of time?  We get that the speed of this world allows for only very condensed information absorption at times.  Design your precise learning goals by watching our 2-8 minute Mini-Modules.  

Product Reviews

The world is full of great and not-so-great products that can be helpful for raising a happy companion or might be a waste of money.  See our professionals dive into the individual products for the pros and cons of each.  Its like Wirecutter, for pet products.  

Self-paced Courses

Want a deeper dive into specific content?  Explore our self-paced courses on your own time, submit homeworks when you can and move along at the furious pace or slow and steady. 

Research Spotlights

When we said we were science-based, we were not kidding.  As studies get published that may be relevant or just interesting to you as a pet parent, we will provide quick reviews of the material in lay friendly terms. 

Mobile App

Computer screens are soooo 2020.  We are on the move, people!  And we need our learning content to be too.  A mini-module while on a coffee break at work?  You got it.  A product review while standing in the store and holding it in your hand? Yes, sirree!

Live Classes

Learn together, online together.  Sometimes having the live feedback and interaction is of irreplaceable value.  Join your peers as you get your learn on.  Same place, same time, each week.

Curated Content

We have curated a collection of incredible resources from disparate areas of the webiverse and located them all, centrally, here, for you.  One access point to a world of possibility. 

Learning Concepts

A track of courses designed to make learning theory and the science behind training accessible so you can understand how and why these tactics works.

Training Tutorials

Focused tutorials on specific skills so you can focus on the cues and goals you have right now. 
— Level up

Designed with professionals in mind

We know how little time you have, and that time needs to be spent on pointed, practical learning that you can start applying and utilizing right away.  This is why we have broken out our learning modules into bite sized pieces that you can watch on your phone or while you are scarfing down lunch while standing at a work station. And when its time to really wrap your brain around something, sit down and do our fuller courses all while engaging with RACE approved content.  
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Access to invaluable, clinically relevant downloadable resources:

Checklists
& Scales

Central depository for relevant checklists, scales and other quick lists for your clinical use.

Psychiatry  Formulary

A quick access behavior formulary, at the doses a veterinary behaviorist thinks you should have. 

Flowcharts & Infographics

Clinical flowcharts for decision making, diagnostics and treatment you can use today. 

Client
Handouts

Downloadable handouts for you to print at will and distribute to clients.

 Learning Streams

Learning Concepts

These modules focus on foundational ideas that are the building blocks for how learning works in dogs and cats.  Understanding these concepts will equip any pet parent or professional with essential knowledge for being a good pet teacher.  Here is the science of learning broken down into easily understandable bite-sized pieces.

Rx:  Behavioral Therapies

These advanced, skill-based courses walk you through how to implement specific, detailed therapies needed for treatment plans of behavioral disorders.  Utilize as prescribed by your vet, or feel free to explore on your own. 

Bespoke Behavior

Personalized consulting and live coaching when you need something a bit more tailored to you as an individual and your pet.  A variety of services offered by our very own veterinary behavior team. Don't go it alone.  Let's get you there. 

Training Tutorials

These short modules focus on the "how to" of teaching your pet specific skills. All techniques are intended as general training advice, not specifically oriented at problematic behaviors. 

Health

These modules include content that is relevant to your pet's health, whether it is how to teach your cat to take their inhaler to how stress effects the body.  Learn more about maximizing your pet's health from the perspective of a veterinary behaviorist.

Kids & Babies

Parents to be and parents need to hold special considerations when planning for and managing a household with pets and kids.  Learn how to keep everyone safe and comfortable with a multi-species household. 

Psychiatry

Questions about medications, supplements or how we use either in our veterinary population?  This learning stream contains the practical information needed when utilizing psychopharmacology in your animal. 

Problem Behaviors

Different problem behaviors warrant different approaches.  Explore the in's and out's of different behavioral problems and diagnoses - how to identify them, treat them and think about them. 

Enrichment

Enrichment is about increasing your pet's welfare, behavioral diversity, choice and physical and mental stimulation.  It is essential for preventative behavioral wellness as well as treatment plans.

Preventative Behavioral Wellness

Set your pet up for success with the learning stream devoted to everything you need to know about how to be a prepared and educated pet parent.  Whether you have a new puppy or kitten, a new adult addition to your house or you just want to be proactive, here is the learning stream for you!
— build your toolbox

Vets, you need this!

Behavior is grossly undertaught in veterinary school and critically important to being a good practitioner.  Don't let the current state of academia hold you back.  Your clients and patients will love you for it.  And you will end your days, impressed with your own skill.
  • Know what you are looking at
  • Manage cases better
  • Improve patient outcomes
  • Decrease stress-related conditions
  • Proceed with confidence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take the courses on my iPhone or smartphone?

Of course you can. This online school is fully responsive in all kinds of mobile devices. For optimal experience you can use the mobile version of Google Chrome, if your device supports it.

Is Internet Access Required?

Internet access is required since all of the course contents are online. We also recommend using a broadband internet connection, especially when you have to go through video content.

How do I download course content?

If you are enrolled to a course (paid or not) you will have access to the whole course contents. In most cases the contents are not available for download and you will need to be connected to the internet and access the contents through your browser. Certain material, like PDF files or PPT presentations may be available for download.

Are there any prerequisites?

Most courses do not require any sort of prerequisite.  If one does, it will be clearly stated.