A Case Study – Animal Behaviour In Local Government: Proactive initiatives from the City of Charles Sturt
Webinar Description
What do trainers, animal management officers and dog owners have in common? A love of dogs and a need to understand animal behaviour.
This webinar provides a case study for the value of a collaboration between a trainer and a progressive, proactive local government council in South Australia – the City of Charles Sturt.
Local government councils in Australia have legislative requirements and work extensively with their residents in order to promote responsible pet ownership. However, it can be incredibly challenging for councils to educate the public in an area that, let’s face it, is rather boring to hear about. Dog owners aren’t lining up to learn about the laws for registration, desexing, microchipping or leash requirements, and the educational messages can often be lost.
As a trainer working in local government, Petra has been able to incorporate her understanding of animal behaviour and learning theory principles into some incredibly proactive, informative community engagement initiatives, including educational resources, dog park design, seminars and a ‘thank you’ campaign acknowledging responsible pet owners.
This presentation will explore how important animal management messages can be spread through an animal behaviour lens, provide examples of where and how trainers can collaborate with local government agencies, and showcase opportunities to share responsible pet ownership messages through their own work.
Learning Objectives
- Identify opportunities to incorporate animal management messaging as part of your training curriculum
- Identify opportunities to partner with local government in educational initiatives for their residents
Your Presenter – Petra Edwards
Petra holds a PhD in dog behaviour and welfare and has a BSc. (Hons) with a specialisation in animal behaviour. Her PhD research focused on how dogs experience their veterinary visits, the potential causes of fear for dogs during veterinary exams, and strategies used to reduce stress in the veterinary context.
Petra is a project officer at the City of Charles Sturt Council in South Australia. She is a qualified dog behaviour coach, and has experience working in animal management in the local government sector, and in training and development in the sheltering world. She also has over 20 years’ experience in the dog training industry and has an extensive background in teaching people about how animals learn. She is very passionate about animal behaviour and welfare, and the amazing achievements and relationships that positive reinforcement training facilitates.
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