Canine Campus #9: Special Report #3 from The APDT Conference in Kansas City, MO
Deven Gaston’s delayed report from her last day at the 2006 APDT conference, with reports on Dr. Esther Schalke’s research on shock collars (“Stress Symptoms Caused by the Use of Electric Training Collars on Dogs in Everyday Life Situations”), and what Dr. Patricia McConnell had to say about her new book, “The Biology of Emotion in People & Dogs”.
Further Info from the APDT website:
Stress Symptoms Caused by the Use of Electric Training Collars on Dogs in Everyday Life Situations
Esther Schalke, PhD
This class will review the research that has been conducted into the efficacy and welfare implications of the use of electric shock collars. After which the reasons why the Institute of Animal Welfare and Behavior at Hanover University of Veterinary Medicine decided to expand on this research. Their methods, findings and the implications for the use of these devices in practice will be discussed in detail.
The Biology of Emotion in People & Dogs
Patricia McConnell, PhD
Ever looked at your dog and wondered how much of her emotional life is like your own? Learn the biology of emotion in you and your dog, and why it’s reasonable to believe that both species share the emotions of love, fear, sadness, happiness and anger. This presentation will introduce Patricia’s new book: For the Love of a Dog: Understanding Emotion in You and Your Best Friend. Be the first to learn what emotions are, how the brain controls them and why we share so many of them with our dogs.
Links:
The Biology of Emotion in People & Dogs, by Patricia McConnell, PhD
The Expression of the Emotions in Man And Animals, by Charles Darwin
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Wake-Up Call: Alzheimer’s and the Medical System
Jeanne McCusker, the owner of Home Instead Senior Care; Larry Zippin, the President of the Central and Western Virginia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association; and Ward Campbell, whose spouse has AlzheimerGuv,!v,,us, join Rick Moore to discuss Alzheimer’s and the medical system. Federal funding, private donations, and how you can help people that have been diagnosed are explored. You can call the toll free, national hotline for further information at 1-800-272-3900.
Best Seat: U.Va Cornerback Marcus Hamilton
On Friday’s “Best Seat”, Jed talked with Virginia cornerback Marcus Hamilton. Hamilton, a senior who has three interceptions on the year, talked about the team’s morale and the upcoming game against East Carolina.
Debate about the Marshall-Newman Amendment
Delegate Bob Marshall is the author of the Marshall-Newman amendment, which if passed this November will codify state law against same-sex marriages and other civil unions into the Virginia Constitution. Evan Wolfson is the executive director of the group Freedom to Marry, a national organization formed to be a “central architect of the marriage equality movement.” The two men met in debate at the University of Virginia Law School on October 5th. The debate was moderated by Dahlia Lithwick, a senior editor of Slate.com.
BusinessCast, Episode 4
In this episode, Ken White interviews Jay Gundy, Vice President for Development at Darden about the Darden Capital Campaign.
Best Seat: Former U.Va football player Willie Davis
What happens when a promising football player gets injured in college? That’s what happened to Willie Davis, whose career was cut short but he remains a U.Va student. Davis was a guest on the October 5 edition of WINA’s “Best Seat in the House.”
Charlottesville–Right Now: Collaborative Law 101
Delegate David Toscano makes a non-political visit to WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now along with fellow attorney Susan White to discuss collaborative law. In particular, collaborative is a new way to conduct civil law in cases such as divorce, where both parties are willing to negotiate on all issues involving the separation.
“Everything is open, on the table, open for discussion, unlike in negotiations where often people hide the ball in order to take advantage of situations and they take these strong positions where they may try to intimidate the other side into giving in,” says Toscano.
White says this new method could save divorcing couples a lot of money by cutting down the need for litigation. Find out more about this practice in this edition of Coy Barefoot’s afternoon program.
Canine Campus #8: Special Report #2 from The APDT Conference in Kansas City, MO
Highlights from Day 3 of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers conference in Kansas City. MO. Deven Gaston reports on Acupressure for the Canine Athlete, Assessing the Risk of Injury by Aggressive Dogs, and new products from the show floor.
Links:
Four Paws, Five Directions, A Guide To Chinese Medicine For Cats And Dogs By Cheryl Schwartz
Dr. Pitcairn’s Complete Guide To Natural Health For Dogs & Cats by Richard & Susan Pitcairn
Acupressure’s Potent Points: a Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments by Michael Reed Gach
Premier Pet Products, available via the new Canine Campus Store
Music provided by the PodShow Podsafe Music Network:
DEERFOOT: Hot Doggin
Boo Boo Davis: Talkin Bout My Dogs
Best Seat: ECU Athletic Director Terry Holland
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Terry Holland is the former athletic director at the University of Virginia, and currently serves in the same position at East Carolina University. On the October 4th edition of WINA’s “Best Seat”, Jed talks with Holland about the upcoming UVA-ECU game, as well the growth of sports at the Greenville school.
What media should be doing in the digital age: Lost Remote’s Steve Safran talks with Coy Barefoot
Steve Safran is the managing editor of Lost Remote, a blog that tracks the latest changes in media. Safran is a digital media consultant with a background in television news. He spoke with Coy Barefoot on the October 3rd edition of WINA’s Charlottesville–Right Now about the challenges of convergence.
“Convergence media is everything that people have come to accept now in their lives from the TiVo box, to the phone that now plays music, to the computer that can now stream video,” says Safran.
But, these changes won’t come without growing pains, as traditional media such as newspapers lose their advertising revenue to their online competitors. Over the course of this interview, Safran outlines some recommendations for how media outlets might evolve to survive.
Best Seat: Atlanta Falcons’ QB coach Bill Musgrave
On the October 3rd edition of WINA’s “Best Seat in the House”, Jed talks with Atlanta Falcons quarterback coach Bill Musgrave. Musgrave, a former Virginia offensive coordinator, talks about the differences between college and the NFL, being reunited with Matt Schaub and his time with the Cavaliers.