This month, we chat about everything we learned from the 2021 IFAAB Conference. In this intimate conference, everyone has to give a talk. Talks vary across research, behavior protocols, and field philosophies/applications. Speakers include veterinary behaviorists, CAABs, researchers, and other behavior professionals and focus on a variety of species (although domestic species are always the most popular). There were talks covering kids and dogs, testing the Assisi Loop for car anxiety, the pros and cons (and outrage?) of negative reinforcement for animal training, what happens to shelter dogs when they go on vacation, and so many more incredible discussions.

Interested in attending this conference yourself one day? Check it out: https://ifaab.org/event/2020-event/