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DETROIT - June 4, 2019 - PRLog -- Hosted by K9 Turbo Training and the Detroit Dog Rescue, this weekend's Science of Animal Behavior Conference (SABC) brings together 12 of the best Animal Behavior professionals for a two-day conference in Detroit focused on using evidence-based behavior science to better understand, treat and work with the animals in our community.

Metro-Detroit's own Dr. Theresa L. DePorter, BSc, DVM, MRCVS, DECAWBM, DACVB and Lansing's Dr. Marie Hopfensperger, DVM, DACVB, Michigan's two Board-Certified Veterinarian Behaviorists, lead the roster of expert speakers. This conference incorporates several firsts in Michigan veterinary education:

• two nationally-recognized veterinary behaviorists speak together in the        same forum

• separate educational tracks for canine and feline behavior and training

• separate educational tracks for veterinary professionals, trainers, rescue & shelter workers and the general public

Katelin Thomas, BA, ACDBC, CPDT-KA, K9 Turbo Training Owner & Behavior Advocate explains: "We firmly believe that everyone, from the most-seasoned veterinary professional to the first-time pet owner, should be knowledgeable about pet behavior. Understanding and managing behavior issues is an increasingly important part of animal care," Thomas continued. "We want
pet professionals and guardians to have the most current information and tools to make the best lives possible for the animals in their care."

The SABC will be held Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9, 2019 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Detroit-Dearborn in Detroit. Ticket prices and discounts are structured to make the event affordable for all. A limited number of tickets are still available. Complete conference details are available here:  https://www.scienceofanimalbehaviorconference.com.

About the SABC Hosts:

K9 Turbo Training is Michigan's preeminent fear-free/force-free training company. Headquartered in Detroit, they provide in-home pet training, group classes and private behavior consulting. They are specialists in prevention and training both aggressive and reactive dogs. They also provide many other pet services including educational seminars and lectures for pet owners, other trainers and animal professionals.

Detroit Dog Rescue (DDR) – is the City of Detroit's first no-kill rescue, known for taking troubled animals that most regard as unadoptable and investing the time and training needed to rehabilitate and re-home them. DDR is a non-profit organization voted Best Non-Profit by Metro Times readers all over the state of Michigan in 2016, 2017 and 2018 and voted Best Charity by Google and Hour Detroit Magazine in 2018. DDR holds a Silver Award of Transparency through GuideStar.