Penn Vet Working Dog Practitioner, 3-day CORE Hands-On Workshop

Course overview

Working and performance dogs possess several unique attributes, e.g., higher physical demands, increased injury risks, greater exposure to hazardous substances, more demanding nutritional needs, other, that greatly separates their veterinary needs from that of their pet counterparts. Currently, a critical knowledge gap regarding the working dog's unique needs exists within the veterinary community. The Working Dog Practitioner (WDP) certification program is designed to fill that gap, providing veterinarians with an opportunity to expand their working dog knowledge and skills in order to effectively address the working dogs demands. Penn Vet's WDP is comprised of four sections, thirteen Online Introductory Modules, a 3 day CORE workshop, Electives, and a Preceptorship. The program provides specialized instruction through online and hands on learning taught by instructors that are specialty certified practicing veterinarians with real life working dog experiences and or subject matter experts in one or more of the various disciplines within the working dog field. The 3 day CORE hands on workshop, combines classroom and laboratory learning to build on the core elements of working and performance dog care introduced in the thirteen Introductory On Line modules. The instructor cadre is comprised of renowned industry and academic leaders with practical experience with working dogs in each field of expertise. The 3 consecutive day workshop held at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center (PVWDC) in Philadelphia, PA allows direct interactions with working dogs and experts to enhance the confidence and skill of veterinary professions who care for working and performance dogs. Individuals that seek this training are committed to the highest standard of care for their patients and the best educational experience for themselves.