Events 2026

Predictors and Prognosis

Decision Making in Complex Behaviour Cases

Places are extremely limited to ensure this workshop stays small, personal, and reaches those who most need it. Dr. Michelle’s events sell out every year, and this one is likely to be no exception.

Sunday 3rd May

10/148 Arthurton Road Northcote

9am - 3pm

Light refreshments and lunch included

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Predictors and Prognosis

$210.00

Join behaviour veterinarian, Dr Michelle for an overview of one of the most serious topics in dog behaviour - behavioural euthanasia. This day seminar is focused on developing frameworks and understanding for animal professionals, that are confronted with the possibility of behavioural euthanasia.

Sunday May 3rd

9am-3pm

Light refreshments and lunch provided

10/148 Arthurton Road Northcote 3070

Join behaviour veterinarian, Dr Michelle as she tackles the rarely discussed topic of managing complex behaviour challenges, and behavioural euthanasia. ‘

Aimed at dog professionals, veterinary professionals, and rescue and shelter teams who regularly face challenging decisions about assessing prognosis for dogs in their care, this event is not to be missed.

What you’ll take away:

How to develop a structured decision-making framework for dogs in your care
Understanding prognostic indicators and when interventions are less likely to succeed
Tools for assessment of dog's behaviour and risk
Understanding welfare decisions and the role of behavioural euthanasia
Case examples and practical applications

This work shop is for:

Veterinary professionals
Behaviour consultants and trainers
Shelter managers and welfare decision-makers
Rescue teams

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A-Z of Anxiety

Sat May 17th

Wodonga

As a veterinarian with a wealth of training experience, Dr. Michelle will talk through some of the causes of anxiety disorders, as well as possible management and treatment plans. There’ll be exploration some of the current scientific information around these conditions, and the crucial role of the trainer in changing behaviour for dogs with mental health challenges. You’ll learn to identify signs that behavioural modification is being hampered by the neural system in overdrive, as well as signs a medication plan could be helpful. We’ll cover real life case studies of things that have gone well, as well as the reality of cases that have been tough to manage.

Whether you own a dog with mental health challenges, work as a professional coaching others who need support in addressing anxiety in a dog, or are a veterinary professional that wants to better understand aspects of behavioural illness in dogs, this one’s for you!

This seminar is aimed at pet professionals, vet professionals or dedicated dog owners.

9am-4pm

Dr. Michelle’s most popular seminar is back in 2026! A-Z of Anxiety focuses on everything you need to know about the most common mental health condition affecting dogs - anxiety. Starting with the nervous system, we’ll explore how the brain works, how anxiety can occur neurologically, and what effects it can have on mind, body and behaviour.