Marin Humane Society hosts That Lovin’ Feeling
Renowned veterinarian Myrna Milani explores the human-animal bond at weekend conference
(NOVATO, CALIF., June 13, 2005) — What does it mean to love a dog or cat? What does it mean to be loved by one? Nationally recognized animal behavior expert and author Myrna Milani, DVM, of Charlestown, New Hampshire, will present That Lovin’ Feeling: How Human and Animal Emotions Affect Companion Animal Health, Behavior and the Human-Animal Relationship, the weekend of June 25–26, 2005 at the Marin Humane Society (171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd., Novato). Co-presented by Positively Trained, a Bay Area dog-behavior seminar provider, That Lovin’ Feeling is intended for those who wish to add an emotional dimension to their understanding of their own pets or those with whom they work as animal care professionals.
This introspective, two-day conference will explore the interplay between human and animal emotions, preparing people to use that knowledge to meet both their own emotional needs and those of the animals in their care. Through the sharing of examples, case histories and participatory exercises, attendees will learn which human and animal emotions exert the greatest influence on pets’ health and behavior, and how to integrate this new awareness into diagnosing and treating companion animal problems.
Dr. Milani is the founder and president of Tipping Point, Inc., an organization devoted to studying the interaction of animal health, behavior and the human-animal relationship. She is the author of seven books about animal behavior, including “The Body Language and Emotion of Dogs” and “Cat Smart: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Caring for and Living With Your Cat.” She earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Ohio State University.
“Myrna Milani’s cutting-edge thinking on the emotional relationships people and their animals have with each other is improving the lives of both humans and animals,” says Trish King, director of behavior and training at the Marin Humane Society. “This heightened awareness of the role emotions play can only help our own species co-exist more companionably with other animal species.”
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