CHF-Sponsored Webinars
The AKC Canine Health Foundation offers webinars on canine health topics. These webinars feature leaders in the field of veterinary health research and offer practical advice on common health concerns, as well as information on cutting-edge research to benefit our dogs.
The webinars feature a presentation, followed by a question and answer session if time permits. Each webinar is recorded and can be watched on demand from a computer or mobile device. All webinars require registration.
Upcoming Webinars
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Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar Tracks
All webinars will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6-7 pm Central Standard Time.
October 16: Dr. Lexi Grillos - Pharmacologic Do's and Don'ts in Canine Reproduction
October 23: Dr. Erin Runcan - You Are What You Eat: The Importance of Nutrition in Breeding Dogs
October 30: Dr. Gail McRae - Navigating Progesterone Measurement and Supplementation
Webinars available On Demand
Echocardiography to Screen for Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD) in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels October 2, 2024
An update on the use of 2- and 3-dimensional echocardiographic examination for screening of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels for early onset mitral valve disease
Research Advancements in Canine Athletes – Utilizing Novel Technologies August 21, 2024
Review the current state of research on canine athletes, existing and upcoming technologies used in this research, and future opportunities.
Protecting our dogs from infectious diseases – how can we do better? June 18, 2024
This course covers key practices likely to have the greatest influence on reducing dog infections and disease.
Cognitive and Emotional Development in Assistance Dog Puppies December 1, 2022
Over the past decade there has been a revolution in our understanding of canine cognition, and previous work has demonstrated a link between individual differences in cognition to working dog performance in adults
Pain sensitivity in dogs of different breeds: What do we know, and what do we believe? August 10, 2022
Our understanding and awareness of the relationship between behavior and pain has grown over the years, and more recently work has been done to investigate pain sensitivity in dogs of different breeds, including how we measure it.
Help Future Generations of Dogs
Participate in canine health research by providing samples or by enrolling in a clinical trial. Samples are needed from healthy dogs and dogs affected by specific diseases.
