The following is a list of papers and abstracts for the conference. This page will be updated on a regular basis. Speaker biographies can be found on a separate page within this website.
Quality systems – Managing the risks in animal management
Barry Gillingwater, animal management consultant, New Zealand
Understanding cause and effect relationship in problematic dog behaviour
Craig Murray, Internationally certified specialist dog trainer, Queensland
The dog may bite twice
Garth Jennens, animal behaviourist
The issue of unwanted animals: an unemotional approach?
Mark Lawrie and Magdoline Awad
A systematic approach to Dangerous Dog assessments
Craig Murray, Internationally certified specialist dog trainer, Queensland
Metaphors and Catch Poles
Dick Murray, Western Suburbs Veterinary Clinic, Townsville
The right person for the job: Reduce risk, staff turnover, burnout and expense through selective AMO recruitment
Russell Kennard, Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Management Consultant
Mandatory Desexing: Is it the answer to overpopulation?
Michael Hayward, Veterinarian, ACT
Mandatory Desexing Legislation – a “No” Case
Dick Murray, Veterinary Practitioner
Education is the key – Can we afford it?
Barry Gillingwater, animal management consultant, New Zealand
Are industry groups delivering what is required in animal management
Garth Jennens, animal behaviourist
Barking dogs! – A new approach to an old problem
Peter Lumsdale, Program Officer Local Laws & Health Promotion, City Life Branch, Brisbane City Council
Measuring dog barking nuisance
Chris Button, Onkaparinga City Council
Why is the toilet the smallest room in the our house? - How does this question affect the success or not, of off-leash dog parks?
Gwen McArthur, K9 Capers Consultancy
Strategic stress initiative in regulatory services
Russell Kennard, Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Management Consultant
Animal Management Services - Working together
Elke Tapley,Coordinator Local Laws and Traffic, Knox City Council
Back to basics: what wolves can teach us about dogs in an animal management context
Selina Neill, Supervisor Animal Management, Gold Coast City Council
Why is our community pet focused: what are the benefits?
Susie Chaseling, PIAS