mlc Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) BUILDING BETTER DOGS: Using what we’ve learned about genetic and experiential effects to improve dog welfare. You're invited to attend the Animal Welfare Science Centre's upcoming “Building Better Dogs” seminar. When: Thursday 11th February, 10.00am – 4.00pm (Registration, tea and coffee from 9.30am, Lunch provided) Where: South 1 Theatre, Monash University, Clayton, Vic. ATTENDANCE AT THIS SEMINAR IS FREE Keynote speakers: Paul McGreevy (University of Sydney) - Breeding for quality of life Mike Goddard (University of Melbourne) - Genetics of dog behaviour and breeding programs to improve canine welfare Pauleen Bennett (Monash University) - Why behaviour is as important as conformation when selecting breeding dogs Kate Schoeffel (Australian Association of Pet Dog Breeders) - A model for an association of professional pet dog breeders Plus panel/audience discussion with all keynote speakers Students from the Animal Welfare Science Centre will also be presenting about their research: Kate Mornement – Monash University - Community attitudes towards shelter dogs Mia Cobb – Monash University - The experience of young dogs transitioning from the home environment into a kennel facility Tammie King – Monash University - Identifying ‘ideal’ companion dogs for Australia Vanessa Rohlf – Monash University - What makes people responsible owners? and Lisa Tomkins – University of Sydney - The Sensory Jump Test: a measure of sensory laterality in dogs Please register your intention to attend with Jeremy Skuse (Animal Welfare Science Centre) via email at [email protected] by Fri 05 February Full speaker details (including bios), map and registration details are included on the digital flyer which is available on request (PDF file too large to post here) from [email protected] Hope to see you all there! 7.44pm Editor used to correct typo in title Edited January 12, 2010 by mlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkeyre Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Will the seminar be recorded and available to those who cannot attend, either to purchase or free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlc Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Will the seminar be recorded and available to those who cannot attend, either to purchase or free? Yes, we're planning to use Monash's Echo system which will record both audio and visual of the presentations and they will then be made available online for free. Check the Animal Welfare Science Centre's website after the seminar for links. http://www.animalwelfare.net.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Keynote speakers: Paul McGreevy (University of Sydney) - Breeding for quality of life awesome, McGreevy and a puppy farmer on the same night, that's a must for all breeders to attend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkeyre Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Will the seminar be recorded and available to those who cannot attend, either to purchase or free? Yes, we're planning to use Monash's Echo system which will record both audio and visual of the presentations and they will then be made available online for free. Check the Animal Welfare Science Centre's website after the seminar for links. http://www.animalwelfare.net.au Awesome. SOunds fantastic. Thankyou very much MLC looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlc Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Keynote speakers: Paul McGreevy (University of Sydney) - Breeding for quality of life awesome, McGreevy and a puppy farmer on the same night, that's a must for all breeders to attend Why not attend and see what all the speakers have to say? You can participate in the open discussion and ask any questions you might have. We're hoping to engage stakeholders from all kinds of various sectors and get everyone talking face to face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisart Dobes Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 OMG - Yet again our Canine Associations do not have representation - really who should know more about 'breeding better dogs'. Why are they never involved at this level ????????? Why don't the MDBA have a speaker invited - more knowledge there than all the other speakers put together. But then I guess we are dog breeders not dog builders. Not sure I want to hear the puppy farming association speach either - totally against my ethics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlc Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Kate Schoeffel's abstract is: In this paper I will introduce The Australian Association of Pet Dog Breeders (AAPDB) which was started in 2007 but is about to relaunch after attracting commercial support to develop a professional manual and web site. The AAPDB has been established to assist and register responsible pet dog breeders. The association hopes to attract pure bred dog breeders, cross breeders and breeders developing new breeds. Members of the AAPDB must abide by the AAPDB code of ethics and must be inspected prior to gaining full membership. The objectives of the organisation are: - To promote and improve the availability of healthy, reliable, well socialised pet dogs - To promote and raise the standard of welfare of breeding dogs - To encourage responsible pet ownership - To maintain a voluntary data base of owners in order to promote activities and social interaction between owners - To maintain a data base of breeders and dogs in order to monitor welfare and to promote communication and education between breeders - To support research into the behaviour and genetic health of pet dogs In discussing these objectives I will consider the role a breeders association can play in promoting the welfare of companion dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) Kate Schoeffel (Australian Association of Pet Dog Breeders) - A model for an association of professional pet dog breeders Who actually is this person ? Are they a registered breeder ? Do they cross breed ? Do members of this association do genetic health testing ? If the answer to all this is negative. What the hell are the AWL doing involving this person ? How can it be for the welfare of dogs ? I also wonder why someone from the canine associations is not there too. If the person is reputable re the above its fine. I don't know as I don't know what the association is ? Whoops just read above post. What the hell ? We should all be on to them objecting. Edited January 12, 2010 by Christina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlc Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Kate Schoeffel (Australian Association of Pet Dog Breeders) - A model for an association of professional pet dog breedersWho actually is this person ? Are they a registered breeder ? Do they cross breed ? Do members of this association do genetic health testing ? I've just listed Kate's outline for her presentation above. Kate's biography is available on the digital flyer - email Jeremy and he'll be happy to forward it to you [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Gulp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) Kate's the puppy farmer vet, isn't she? The one who breeds "labradoodles" and so on. She also breeds beagle/cav crosses with the aim of eradicating the beagle's drive to scent Edited January 12, 2010 by huski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 How to build a better mutt. I believe Kate Schoefell is a breeder of Labradoodles. I wonder if this is the right place to be promoting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) and another of the speaker offers up a pound dog of unknown origin as a stud prospect. Edited January 12, 2010 by SBT123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 How to build a better mutt.I believe Kate Schoefell is a breeder of Labradoodles. I wonder if this is the right place to be promoting it. Not just labradoodles but at least six other DD crosses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Who decided on the list of speakers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Looks like a good place to be to me. Im in anyone want to join me? Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlc Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 I wonder if this is the right place to be promoting it. Two of the speakers are registered pure bred dog breeders. Other speakers don't breed dogs at all. It doesn't mean they don't have interesting information to share. We're hoping to hold a seminar that's inclusive and aims to open up discussion amongst all stakeholders. It would be great to see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlc Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 Who decided on the list of speakers? I believe the Animal Welfare Science Centre executive Jeremy Skuse did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfin Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 (edited) We're hoping to hold a seminar that's inclusive and aims to open up discussion amongst all stakeholders. . Were representatives from the VCA, ANKC or MDBA invited to speak? Edited January 12, 2010 by Elfin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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