Wheaten Webinars
SCWTCA introduced an educational series of webinars in 2021. The objective is to sponsor a monthly talk on topics ranging from health to structure, grooming, and training.
Details of each webinar will be published 10 days before the event on scwtca.org
- The webinars are open to anyone, with membership in SCWTCA not required.
- Following the event, links to recordings will be provided together with access to any collateral used.
Questions? Feedback?
If you have feedback, questions, or suggestions for our webinars, contact Susan Ratliffe at webinar@scwtca.org,
The Webinar for May is Dr Marty Greer DVM. She will speak on “Puppy Early Life Skills and Enrichment for Breeders” By all reports she gives a great talk enjoyed by all. Dr Greer was recently recognized for the finalist from the midwest Vet of the year from the Westminster Kennel Club. Please join us next Tuesday May 16 at 7-8 pm EST
Zoom details follow. A reminder to MUTE when you join.
Topic: SCWT May Webinar
Time: May 16, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Susan Ratliffe is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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April 18 2023 7-8 pm est- Dr. Julia Tomlinson Manager of Twin Cities Animal Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Clinic in Minnesota. The talk is on “Hydrotherapy for Degenerative Myelopathy Dogs” There have been several articles discussing how this can prolong the dogs life with DM.
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Topic: 4/18/23 Webinar Hydrotherapy for Degenerative Myelopathy
Time: Apr 18, 2023 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Susan Ratliffe Chair Wheaten Health Education Committee , wndancer@…
Coat Color Genes & Presentation in the SCWT 
7pm ET • 10/25/2022
Topic:
Coat Color Genes & Presentation in the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breeders, have you ever had or heard of a litter with Blondes, Brown noses or Brownies, or even the rare Black and Tan puppy? With Genetic Markers for Coat Color Genes we may be able to prevent this. Patrice Chevalier is one of our long time Breeders and has researched this for over 2 years. She’s gathering many records from other Breeders and would love to share her experiences in a Webinar on Tuesday, October 25 2022, 7 pm EST. Patrice Chevalier, as well as members of the Breeder Education Committee will present an easily understood walk through. We welcome our serious Geneticists in the group to offer additional insights. Please join us for this fun subject.
Presenter:
Patrice Chevalier, Breeder
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc
Questions?
Come to the Webinar with your questions! To be sure your questions are addressed, submit your questions beforehand to webinar@scwtca.org. Questions will also be taken at the conclusion of the webinar.
Details
- Link to ZOOM Recording – If requested, passcode is: db*j2J5e (do not copy and paste passcode but retype it)
What Makes the SCWT Unique
7pm ET • 9/20/2022
Topic:
What Makes the SCWT Unique
Presenter:
Cindy Vogels, SHOWDOGS Judge Of The Year Winner
Cindy and her mother, Jackie Gottlieb, have bred over 100 Andover Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers. Cindy has judged at many prestigious shows worldwide, including judging Best in Show at Westminster and the Montgomery County Kennel Club’s all-terrier show.
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc. & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
Questions?
Come to the Webinar with your questions! To be sure your questions are addressed, submit your questions beforehand to webinar@scwtca.org. Questions will also be taken at the conclusion of the webinar.
Recording
Both links go to the same recording, stored in different locations.
(Recording opens in new browser window/tab)
- Link to ZOOM Recording – If requested, passcode is: 2gd&v*z4
- Link to Recording – Dropbox
Degenerative Myelopathy
7pm ET • 8/16/2022
Topic:
Report on Degenerative Myelopathy, as presented by Liz Hansen at the 2022 Roving in St. Louis, 6/02/22
Presenter:
Liz Hansen, DNA Research Information Specialist
University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine
Read more about Liz’s involvement In the Lab, In the Ring
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
Questions?
Come to the Webinar with your questions! To be sure your questions are addressed, submit your questions beforehand to webinar@scwtca.org. Questions will also be taken at the conclusion of the webinar.
Recording
Both links go to the same recording, stored in different locations.
- Link to ZOOM Recording – If requested, passcode is: P%6c0=&K
- Link to Recording – Dropbox (Recording opens in new browser window/tab)
SCWT Early Intestinal Disease Marker Study
7pm ET • 6/28/2022
Topic:
This study is starting at North Carolina State University School of Veterinary Medicine and hopes to identify dogs with PLE before there are Blood Work Changes.
Presenter:
Katie Tolbert DVM DACVIM PhD
Clinical Veterinarian
North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
Questions?
Come to the Webinar with your questions! To be sure your questions are addressed, submit your questions beforehand to webinar@scwtca.org. Questions will also be taken at the conclusion of the webinar.
Recording
Both links go to the same recording, stored in different locations.
- Link to ZOOM Recording – If requested, passcode is: fLQRa.g3
- Link to Recording – Dropbox (Recording opens in new browser window/tab)
C-BARQ Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire
9pm ET • 5/17/2022
Presenter:
James Serpell BSc PhD
Professor of Ethics & Animal Welfare Emeritus
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
What is C-BARQ?
It is a standardized behavioral evaluation tool for dog owners, handlers and professionals. The C-BARQ database at the U of PENN contains 50,000 pet dogs comprising more than 300 different breeds. It is sometimes described as a form of canine personality assessment, originally it was designed to measure the prevalence and severity of behavioral problems.
Before the Webinar, you can sign up and take the questionnaire on 1-3 of your dogs if you like. There is no charge or fee for this. We have an account set up by the SCWTCA Endowment Inc.
- Sign up as pet owners at https://vetapps.vet.upenn.edu/cbarq/.
- Click on “Sign Up Today” & create a brief profile.
- Select “Add a Dog” to enter a dog.
- Select “Dog is participating in a study” followed by “Next”.
- Select “SCWTCA Endowment Inc.” as the name of your organization “SCWTCA Endowment Inc.” and provide the six-digit code 758847.
- Complete the questionnaire on your dog.
- … An analysis will be sent to you.
Recording
- Link to Recording – Dropbox (Recording opens in new browser window/tab)
The Unique Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – Head/Ear Characteristics
9pm ET • 4/19/2022
Presenter:
Cindy Vogels
Cindy is an AKC Judge and long time member of SCWTCA. She and her mother Jackie Gottlieb bred over 100 Andover SCWT Champions. She has judged Best in Show at Westminster KC and Montgomery County KC.
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
Orthopedic Issues in Wheatens
9pm ET • 3/15/2022
Presenter:
Darryl Millis MS DVM DACVS CCRP
Professor of Orthopedic Surgery
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
Tune in for this presentation to add to your understanding of Orthopedic Issues in Wheatens.
Early Spay Neuter
9pm ET • 2/15/2022
Presenter:
Erin E. Runcan DVM DACT
Assistant Professor of Theriogenology & Reproductive Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
You may recall Dr. Runcan’s very informative session (June 2021) on managing a Stud Dog, “Let’s Hear It For The Boys!”
Tune in for this presentation to add to your understanding of this topic that is a significant piece of information to share with new Puppy Owners.
PLN/Kidney Disease Update
9pm ET • 11/16/2021
Presenter:
Meryl Littman VMD DACVIM
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc. & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
SCWTCA Health Committee
Ectopic Ureters/Urogenital Disorders in Wheatens
9pm ET • 10/26/2021
Presenter:
Julie Byron DVM MS DACVIM
Professor – Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine
Ohio State University – College of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc. & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
SCWTCA Health Committee
Temperament & Rage Syndrome
9pm ET • 9/21/2021
Presenter:
Karen Overall MA VMD PhD DACVB
Editor in Chief, Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc. & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
SCWTCA Health Committee
Microphthalmia
Inherited Eye Diseases in the SCWT
9pm ET • 8/17/2021
Presenter:
Gustavo Aguirre VMD PhD PhD(hc)
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Professor of Medical Genetics and Ophthalmology
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA
from the SCWTCA Health Committee
Presenters:
Susan Ratliffe, Beth Sorenson, Elaine Azerolo, Cyndi Stokvis, & Neil O’Sullivan
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA Health Committee
Best Practices for Managing The Stud Do
Presenter:
Erin E. Runcan DVM DACT
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA, Inc & SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
Presenter:
Meryl P. Littman VMD DACVIM
Sponsored By:
SCWTCA Endowment, Inc.
- Link to ZOOM Recording
- Webinar – Gulpies, IBD, & Food Allergies (05/18/2021)
- The Gulpies (2019) by Meryl P. Littman VMD DACVIM
adding the information to the SCWT database
Presenter:
Dr. Neil O’Sullivan, noted Geneticist and longtime Wheaten breeder
- Link to ZOOM Recording Passcode: .GmG%+x1
- Read about The SCWT Database!
- The SCWT Database: scwtdb.org
The first in the series, Coat Color Genetics in Wheatens, was presented by longtime Wheaten breeder and noted Geneticist Dr. Neil O’Sullivan. Neil joined the SCWTCA Board in January 2021, and brought the concept of a webinar series to reality in a matter of weeks. Announced with just a few days notice, nearly 80 people joined us live for the airing of this highly engaging talk with Neil.
- Recording unavailable
- Webinar – Coat Color Genetics in Wheatens (02/16/2021)
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