Seminars and Presentations
Kendal's particular areas of interest are those of:
- The nature of the dog-human relationship and how it came about;
- Canine aggression, its causes and how to prevent it;
- Vet/medic co-operation in the investigation, treatment and prevention of dog bite incidents;
- UK legislation as it applies to dogs, including its welfare implications;
- The education of children in safe interaction with dogs;
- The veterinary surgeon's role in preventing canine aggression.
For any enquiries regarding a presentation from Kendal on any of these subjects, please call 01832-733417 or e-mail kendal@kendalshepherd.com
2014 presentations included:
How do dogs arrive at their pack hierarchy and what does this tell us about dog training?
British Veterinary Forensics and Law Association meeting, 28th January 2014
Dog welfare and behaviour in long-term kennelling for Jerry Green Dogs East Yorkshire on 21st August 2014
How to assess risk in relation to dog behaviour and temperament, veterinary presentation in collaboration with ESCVE colleagues
Lisbon, Portugal 20th/21st and 27th/28th September 2014
Joint presentation with Chris Mannion, maxillo-facial surgeon, regarding
Vet/medic co-operation in investigation, treatment and prevention of dog bite incidents
BVBA/APBC sattelite meeting to BVNA congress, Telford 9th October 2014
ESCVE, Munich 7th November 2014 with Chris Mannion
A One Health approach to Dog Bite Prevention
Dangerous dogs - culprits or victims?
London Vet Show 21st November 2014, meeting chaired by Robin Hargrave, MRCVS
Recent 2015 presentations included:
What is needed to make progress in dog bite prevention
The Kennel Club 26th January 2015 invited audience
Behaviour friendly veterinary practice
Why are dogs aggressive
Aggression case studies
Expert witness and dog bite investigation
Kosice, Slovakia Vet School Behaviour weekend, 28th and 28th March 2015
Assessing dogs for legal purposes
Harper Adams Unversity, 5th May 2015
Understanding and preventing dog bite incidents
YouGov briefing on 'Tackling Dangerous dogs' 12th May 2015
Human and canine welfare implications of dog bite incidents - a proposal for a One Health approach to prevention
National Dog Bite Prevention Conference, Lincoln University, 7th June 2015
Address to Anti Breed Specific Legislation rally, Westminster, July 11th 2015
2016 presentations
Nottingham Vet School CPD day - 9th March 2016
'Forensic canine behaviour - the veterinary responsibility'