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Whose problems are ‘behaviour problems’? Is it ‘bad’ owners or ‘bad’ dogs and cats? This presentation will reframe how we look at behaviour problems, and use of the ‘bad’ label. Behaviours can be undesirable from the animal’s perspective, from the owner’s p...

Communication to improve animal welfare outcomes Effective communication plays a crucial role in advancing animal wellbeing. We use it to convey complex information, foster understanding, and inspire action to improve animal welfare. In an environment where '...

When you’re not welcome: The not so ‘forever’ home The place of pets in modern society has changed over the years. Pets have moved from the kennel to the couch, given individual names and considered to be ‘family’. However, this situation can easily change. ...

Shine a light on the shadows: The animal victims of domestic and family violence (DFV) Animals are family, right? So, let’s talk about the animal victims of domestic and family violence (DFV). Lucy’s Project recognises the human-animal bond and CARE – Collabo...

What about the Equine in Equine-Assisted Services? Australia has seen a rapid growth in animal-assisted services, whereby animals are included in health, education, and human services for the purpose of therapeutic gains. Animal-assisted therapies, education,...

The lifecycle of an assistance animal and touch points impacting welfare Assistance animals are highly trained to provide necessary disability support to their handler, and to a standard of hygiene and behaviour that enables them to legally access public plac...

When things go seriously wrong: What happens when we don’t meet animals’ needs Animal cruelty legislation exists in most countries to protect animals from unnecessary harm, occurring commonly through acute acts of violence, or from the long-term neglect of an...

Challenge, choice, and control provide opportunities for animals to have a good life Animal welfare represents how an animal experiences their life. It means we must focus on an animal's overall mental experiences (or feelings). Animal welfare is a subjective...

Dying well. Is there scope to improve the welfare of companion dogs and cats during euthanasia appointments? The majority of companion animals registered with veterinary practices are ultimately euthanased by veterinarians. Being able to perform euthanasia hu...

Can sport, relaxation, tradition and entertainment involving animals be enjoyable for both humans and animals? Humans engage in many activities that involve animals. This can be for sports, relaxation or because of local traditions. Examples are sports with h...

Presentation and Q&A videos from Day One of the RSPCA Animal Welfare Seminar 2024. Challenge, choice and control provide opportunities for animals to have a good life - Dr Kat Littlewood The life cycle of an assistance animal and touch points impacting wel...

Presentation and Q&A videos from Day Two of the RSPCA Animal Welfare Seminar 2024. Please note: due to the sensitive nature of materials presented in Dr Rebecca Ledger’s talk, we do not have permission to share the recording. Whose problem are 'behaviour pro...

Speaker Slides Gabrielle Carter Gabrielle Carter - Whose problem are behaviour problems.pdf Mia Cobb Mia Cobb - Communication to improve animal welfare outcomes.pdf Fiona De Rosa Fiona De Rosa - When you're not welcome - the not so...

For more information, consult the following articles on the RSPCA Knowledgebase: What are the Five Domains of Animal Welfare? What is animal sentience and why is it important? What is good animal welfare? What are the potential animal welfare issues asso...

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Speaker Slides Bindi Bennett & Clare Archer-Lean Not available. Sarah Bolton Sarah Bolton - Ethics versus economics - Early life killing of surplus calves and the wicked problem it presents.pdf Simon Coghlan Simon Coghlan - Wild an...

For more information, consult the following articles on the RSPCA Knowledgebase: RSPCA Australia purpose, vision, values, principles and objectives RSPCA Australia animals charter What is good animal welfare? Are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander hun...