Schedule of Events

4th Annual Dinner with the Animals
Concord-Merrimac County SPCA
April 18, 2008, Concord, New Hampshire

As the Keynote Speaker, Dr Milani will give a presentation entitled No Regrets: Ensuring a Totally Rewarding Human-Animal Experience, followed by a question and answer period and book-signing. For more information and to register, click here.

Animal Transportation Panel Discussion
New England Federation of Humane Societies Educational Conference
April 29, 2008, Burlington, Vermont

At first glance, the idea of transporting animals from areas with an excess to those who lack sufficient animals for adoption seems like the perfect solution to a troubling problem. But is that necessarily the case? This panel discussion will explore both the advantages and disadvantages of this increasingly common practice. For more information and to register, click here.

Limited Editions Seminar
A New Dog Dawning: Rethinking common beliefs that undermine canine health, behavior, and the human-canine bond.
October 4-5, 2008
12 IAABC credits /
13 CCPDT credits

The third Limited Editions Seminar will be held at my home in Charlestown, NH, the weekend of October 4-5, 2008. The topic is A New Dog Dawning: Rethinking common beliefs that undermine canine health, behavior, and the human-canine bond. I decided to revisit this subject because of the continued role these beliefs play in the physical and behavioral deterioration of companion dogs. The beliefs that will be discussed include:

• Humans domesticated dogs
• A healthy, well-behaved dog creates a solid bond with the owner
• Scientific evidence = truth
• The problem-oriented method is the best way to resolve canine medical and behavioral problems
• Dogs love us unconditionally.
• Responsible dog owners spay or neuter their pets
• Faulty genes cause problems
• Positive methods represent the most humane and natural way to teach dogs

Using case histories and examples, each belief will be discussed in terms of relevant history and background, followed by a discussion of its effects on canine health, behavior, and the relationship. Options relative to each belief will then be explored.

Attendance is limited to 6 participants to provide the opportunity for in-depth, no-holds-barred discussion. The fee is $500, which includes lunch, snacks, notes, and a lot of intense, thought-provoking discussion.

To register or for further information, please contact me at mm@mmilani.com