Where to Find Dr. Kristina Spaulding
Are you passionate about dog behavior and looking to expand your knowledge? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Kristina Spaulding, a leading expert in the field of canine behavior science. View these upcoming events below!
Where to Find Dr. Kristina Spaulding
Are you passionate about dog behavior and looking to expand your knowledge? Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Kristina Spaulding, a leading expert in the field of canine behavior science. View these upcoming events below!
IAABC Foundation Course January 5th
The Thinking Dog: Cognition and Its Role in Behavior
This course explores how dogs think, learn, and make decisions—and why cognition matters for behavior, welfare, and training outcomes. Moving beyond simple stimulus–response models, The Thinking Dog examines learning, memory, decision-making, and individual differences, grounding practical behavior work in current cognitive science.
Designed for behavior professionals, trainers, and science-minded dog guardians, this course offers a clear, research-based framework for understanding dogs as thinking, feeling individuals and applying that knowledge in real-world contexts.
Course details:
Course begins: January 5, 2026
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
You can find more information here on the IAABC website.
Met Conference March 6 – 7th, 2026
a premier online gathering for modern, evidence-based dog training and behavior professionals. Held virtually over two days, this event brings together leading experts to share the latest science, practical strategies, and innovative approaches in the field. Attendees can earn continuing education credits while engaging with a global community of trainers, behavior consultants, and animal care professionals.
IAABC Foundation Conference April 24 – 26th, 2026
You can find more information here on the IAABC website.
CANIS conference October 7 – 10th, 2026
You can find more information here on the CANIS website.
Available for members of Fear Free
In many cases, focusing exclusively on physical health or on behavior limits our ability to foster overall well-being and achieve successful outcomes for animals. The goal of this course is to help you better understand these connections so that you can best serve animals and their people—whether you work in a veterinary or training environment.
In this course, we will discuss the intersections among physical health and behavior, the impacts of stress, and the connection among immune function, the microbiome, pain, and behavior.
This course was written by myself, Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB and Amy Learn, VMD, DACVB, IAABC-CABC and is approved for ONE hour of RACE CE.
You can find more information here on the Fear Free website.
