Worry Less, Wag More: The Behavior Vets Podcast - Jim Crosby Talks About Veterinary Forensics

Jim Crosby Talks About Veterinary Forensics

02/15/22 • 71 min

Worry Less, Wag More: The Behavior Vets Podcast

In this episode, Jim Crosby (BS, MS, CBCC-KA) discusses his work in veterinary forensics, how dogs can become "weaponized", what can be learned from dog bites, how he works with dogs in severe bite cases (including dogs who have killed humans), and what trainers should be teaching families with children.
This interview was recorded on January 3, 2022.
Jim Crosby's bio:
Retired Lieutenant James W. Crosby BS, MS, CBCC-KA (Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville, FL, USA) is an internationally recognized authority and court accepted expert on canine attacks and aggression. Jim’s specialty is investigating dog bite related fatalities, especially evidentiary and behavioral factors involved in these deaths. Jim’s direct investigation of over 40 fatalities and post attack evaluation of over 50 subject dogs has been essential in numerous successful prosecutions. He assists and trains prosecutors and agencies facing these cases and was most recently on-scene for a homicide investigation in Central Georgia. Jim assisted, on-site, the Australian Federal Police on a fatality case in Canberra, Australia.

Jim earned his Master’s Degree in Veterinary Forensics from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida and is completing his PhD studies there.

Jim has extensive canine behavioral training and expertise which includes having been a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT) and is a Certified Behavior Consultant-Canine (CBCC), both under the auspices of the Council for Certification of Professional Dog Trainers. Jim currently serves on the Board of Directors for the CCPDT.

Jim works extensively in the field of public Animal Control and sheltering. Jim served as Division Manager for Bay County (FL) Animal Control, and Management Consultant (acting chief) of Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services. Jim served on the Board of Directors of the Florida Animal Control Association and has worked with many Animal Control Associations across the US and internationally. Jim assisted the Department of Animal Services for the Australian Capital Territory, leading a National Study on Dangerous Dog policy and procedure for the Australian Capital Territory Government.

Jim assists in dogfighting investigations and was the expert on the Polk County, GA case wherein Devicio Rowland was sentenced to fifty years for dogfighting, the longest sentence for that crime in US history. Jim serves as an expert consultant regarding the use of deadly force by police officers against companion animals.
Links:
The Forensics of Aggression: Working With and Evaluating Canine Aggression
https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/forensics-of-aggression/
Theme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

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Jim earned his Master’s Degree in Veterinary Forensics from the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida and is completing his PhD studies there.

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Mara Velez on Creating Guidelines for Safer Shelter Dog Playgroups

In this episode, Mara Velez (CPDT-KA) and I discuss how the Shelter Playgroup Alliance was created, developing best practices for safer shelter dog playgroups, how to match more compatible playmates, how to reinforce play breaks, and assessing organizational risk tolerance.
This interview was recorded on May 10, 2021.
Mara Velez's bio:
Mara Velez is the board secretary for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA), and has spent more than a decade in sheltering at both open-admission and limited-admission facilities. She is the executive director for the Shelter Playgroup Alliance (SPA), a shelter enrichment educational organization that helps shelters implement enrichment programs, including playgroups. Mara is also the executive director of Humane Dog Training Advocates (HDTA), an owner-education focused nonprofit that aims to keep dogs in homes through education and training support. Mara holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology and completed all of the course work for a doctorate in education. She completed Trish King’s Canine Behavior Academy (CBA), levels I & II; Dr. Susan Friedman’s Living and Learning with Animals (LLA); The Karen Pryor Academy Professional Animal Training program (KPA); and more than 2,500 hours of animal-related continuing education. Mara is also a learning and development consultant to corporations across a variety of industries, where she advises and works on projects related to leadership development, process improvement, and learning program management.
Links:
Shelterdogplay.org
Shelter Dog Playgroup Guidelines
Mara's email: [email protected]
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Malena DeMartini-Price (CTC) on Treating Separation Anxiety

In this episode, Malena and I discuss many aspects of separation anxiety including how to acclimate young puppies and newly adopted dogs to being left alone, why there seems to be an increase in dogs experiencing separation-related problems, how she preps her clients for the challenges of treatment, the value of working with a skilled separation anxiety trainer, the role of behavior medications, and the biggest takeaway she has learned from years of research.
This episode was recorded January 12th, 2022.
Malena DeMartini-Price's bio:
Malena DeMartini, Certified Trainer and Counselor, is renowned in the dog training world for her work on canine separation anxiety (SA) disorder over the last 21 years. Her book, Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs, in addition to her newly published book, Separation Anxiety in Dogs, Next Generation in Treatment Protocols and Practices has helped countless numbers of dogs. Her online course for guardians called Mission: POSSIBLE has proven to be an invaluable resource in the industry and the success rate realized there is inestimable. In addition to writing and lecturing worldwide, Malena oversees a team of top separation anxiety trainers and runs an internationally accessible certification program for accomplished dog professionals looking to hone their skills. Malena is passionate about furthering education in this field through science-based methods.
Links:
https://malenademartini.com
Online separation anxiety course for guardians (enter discount code BV2022 for $50 off):
https://malenademartini.com/possible
Malena's new book: Separation Anxiety in Dogs, Next Generation in Treatment Protocols and Practices
Behaviir Vets Malena DeMartini Separation Anxiety Webinars
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