Understanding Behaviour in Dogs and Cats - VETweek 2026

Develop a stronger clinical approach to behaviour in dogs and cats. This course gives you practical insight into recognising behavioural signs, understanding common challenges and applying relevant management strategies in everyday practice.

Course Content
and Key Focus Areas
What you will learn
This two-day course gives veterinarians and veterinary nurses insight to behaviour in dogs and cats, with focus on how behavioural challenges can be recognised and managed in clinical practice.

Course content includes
  • Understanding behaviour in dogs and cats in a clinical setting
  • Common behavioural challenges in everyday practice
  • Behavioural assessment and case management
  • Relevant treatment options, including medication
Course outcomes
After the course, you will have a stronger understanding of behaviour in dogs and cats and a more confident approach to recognising and managing common behavioural challenges in practice.

Instructor
Anya Thörnqvist


Anya is a veterinarian graduated from SLU, with a specialization in animal behaviour (ethology) and animal welfare. She has worked in clinical practice at several veterinary clinics and, since 2018, has been running her own practice focusing on the assessment and treatment of behavioural problems in dogs and cats. Anya receives referrals from across Sweden and works with complex behavioural cases using an evidence-based approach. She is also an experienced and highly regarded lecturer within animal behaviour and welfare, teaching both professionals and students.

Before Signing Up
What You Should Know


Target Group
This course is relevant for veterinarians and veterinary nurses who want to strengthen their knowledge and skills in behavioural medicine and emotional wellbeing in small animals.

Catering
Full catering is included during the course days. If you have special dietary requirements or allergies, please let us know when registering.

Language
English

Date
April 21-22

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