Science Series: „Anxiety: The Whole Story“
- 07.08.2025 18:00
- Webinar
- 42 EUR
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So you have a shy dog - one who's easily frightened of strange people or places, or maybe even one who sits at home IMAGINING what horrible thing might happen next. Is this because of genetics? Or did you mess up somehow? Dr. Hekman will talk about the biology behind anxiety: the roles of genetics, early environment (as early as in mom's uterus!), and socialization. Spoiler alert: you didn't mess up. But this talk will help you understand better where your dog is coming from and help you think through the many different puzzle pieces that made her who she is.
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Was Du aus der Veranstaltung mitnimmst
This webinar is for anyone who wants to understand the biological foundations of anxiety – whether you live with an anxious dog yourself or work as a trainer or behavior consultant. A nuanced understanding of the many factors that shape an anxious dog’s behavior can only develop if we truly grasp the complex interplay between biology and environment.
Dozent*in
Dr. Jessica Perry Hekman, DVM, PhD
Verhaltensgenetikerin
Jessica Perry Hekman, DVM, PhD, is a behavioral geneticist. She is one of the founders of the Functional Dog Collaborative (functionalbreeding.org), a non-profit which seeks to change the conversation around dog breeding in the dog loving community. She also teaches behavioral biology at the Virginia Tech online Masters program for Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare, works with Hecht Lab at Harvard, and offers webinars online and consults with breeders about genetic testing and breeding choices. Perry lives in Raymond, NH with her husband and two dogs.
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Datum
07.08.2025 18:00
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Veranstaltungsformat
Online
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Dozent*in
Dr. Jessica Perry Hekman, DVM, PhD
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NDS, SH
