Understanding Dogs: From First Impressions to Final Decisions

Schedule

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Dakin Humane Society | Springfield, MA

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Join us for a day dedicated to advancing canine care in sheltering through behavior-focused training. This session features expert-led presentations on safe and effective dog-to-dog introductions, reading advanced canine body language, ethical considerations around behavioral euthanasia, and defensive handling techniques. Attendees will leave with practical tools to better assess behavior, support safe interactions, and make informed, compassionate decisions for the dogs in their care.
Expert Speakers:
Cayla Penny, MSPCA
Hannah McGee, MSPCA
Lauren Rubin, Dakin Humane Society
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Where is it happening?

Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union St,Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

New England Federation of Humane Societies

Host or Publisher New England Federation of Humane Societies

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