In this presentation, Lisa will discuss the findings of recent studies from the Canine Science Collaboratory in which they investigated the influence of breed labels on people’s perceptions of pit-bull-type dogs, their length of stay at the shelter and adoption success. She will also report the results of nearly a thousand breed ancestry tests carried out on dogs living in shelters. The Canine Science Collaboratory is finding that these canines have far more varied and complex breed identities than previously imagined - adding more fuel to the fire that breed identification of mixed breed dogs is a complex endeavor at best and untenable at worst. Webinar Objectives Evaluate influence of previously held perceptions about breeds of dogs Assess effect of breed labeling on perceived attractiveness of shelter dogs Understand how breed labeling in shelters could impact dog adoptions and length of stay Recognize diversity of breed mixes within shelter dog population and implications regarding breed-specific behavior

Sponsor:Pet Professional Guild
Speaker(s):Lisa Guner

Contact: Rebekah King
 Email: membership@petprofessionalguild.com
 Phone: 413-648-7246
 Web: http://petprofessionalguild.com/event-2062974