New Adoption Counseling Course for Shelter Staff, Volunteers, and Fosters
New Adoption Counseling self-paced course available FREE on Maddie’s® University! This course provides guidance for navigating the adoption process, with an emphasis on adoption counseling.
Get More Animals Home with Back Where They Belong Summit Sessions and Resources, Now On-Demand
Access resources and short, solution-packed sessions to get animals home faster, easier, better—Now on-demand at Maddie’s University for free, #ThankstoMaddie!
Webinar – 9/26/24 – From Horror to Hope: An Anti-Puppy Mill Advocate’s Eye-Opening Journey Inside of USDA Kennels – Life of Riley at Spring Point
Life of Riley at Spring Point Presents: Earlier this year, members of Bailing Out Benji were given intimate access inside USDA kennels in the Midwest: they were allowed to see every inch of these facilities, touch everything (including dogs!) and had all their questions answered by the kennel owners. Join Mindi Callison and Alexis Bell for a conversation about their experience and hear why animal advocates can be hopeful about changes that are happening within the industry.
Hybrid Conference – 10/4/24 to 10/6/24 – The Gathering III: CARE Conference 2024 – CARE (fee applies)
CARE Presents (fee applies): This year’s Gathering will focus on recognizing the gifts we have as individuals, prioritizing relationship building, and partnering together to bring about systemic change. The Gathering is CARE’s 3rd annual conference which highlights the wisdom of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) people working in partnership with Human and Animal organizations and Proximate Leaders.
Online Event – 7/28/24 – Assessing Cat-Cat Interactions with Dr. Miranda Workman and Trish McMillan – Shelter Behavior Hub
Shelter Behavior Hub Presents: Can you tell if cats are playing, fighting, or something in between? This discussion will dive into what we know, what we don’t know, and what we’re learning about cat-cat interactions in homes. Gain valuable insights on assessing these interactions within the context of their relationships.
Webinar – 9/12/24 – DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity – Dogs Playing for Life (fee applies)
Dogs Playing for Life Presents (fee applies): Reactivity on the part of dogs living in shelters is a rampant issue that can contribute to behavioral deterioration, increased length of stay, and even loss of life. From a misdiagnosis of “aggression” to dogs whose reactive behavior escalates to problematic and potentially unsafe levels, learning how to help dogs suffering from reactivity issues is a crucial need shared by our entire industry.
Webinar – 7/25/24 – That was Then, This is NOW: Cognitive Adaptability – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): Join us for this groundbreaking webinar with Barbara Lloyd, where we will explore the fascinating world of Cognitive Adaptability. Successful learners are those who can look, assess, adapt, and act effectively. Adaptability is a core survival skill, and Barbara has cracked the code to achieve more impactful results in training and life.
Webinar – 9/26/24 – Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Tracking Behavioral Observations in Shelter Animals – ASPCAPro
ASPCAPro Presents: Join us for an insightful session that will help you enhance your organization’s methods for collecting and utilizing behavioral observations in shelter animals. Our expert panelists will examine a mock behavioral communications flowchart and share valuable, practical tips to help you evaluate your shelter’s behavioral communication processes.
Webinar – 9/10/24 – Coping with Canines: Navigating Human Emotions with a Complex Dog – Every Dog Austin
Every Dog Austin Presents: When you love a complex or sensitive dog, chances are you’ve experienced some emotional ups and downs along the way. You’ll walk away from this Coping with Canines webinar with concrete tools and mindset shifts rooted in counseling and mental health theories, and a deep reassurance that you’re not alone in this experience.
Webinar – 8/14/24 – Understanding Dog Body Language Using T.E.M.P. – Every Dog Austin
Every Dog Austin Presents: Dogs don’t speak human but their body can say millions of words. In this webinar you will gain a better understanding of reading a dogs body language through T.E.M.P. (Tail, Ears/Eyes, Mouth, and Posture). FREE event, donations optional!
Webinar – 8/7/24 – Behavior and Training Webinar: ‘De visita al veterinario’ – “A friendly vet visit” – Every Dog Austin
Every Dog Austin Presents: Todos los perros tienen que ir al veterinario por lo menos una vez a año. Queremos enseñarles técnicas de seguridad y de manejo para que su visita sea más suave y divertida. Su perro y el veterinario se lo agradecerán ya que el propósito es que el perro se sienta más cómodo y coopere a la hora de ser examinado.
Webinar – 9/12/24 – Maddie’s Insights: Aligning Programs with Community Needs to Support Companion Dog Retention – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie’s Fund Presents: In this session, Seana will share research on pre-COVID retention programs focused on companion dogs offered by US animal sheltering organizations, highlighting gaps between these programs and community needs. She will outline a strategic decision-making process for selecting community programs to support pets in homes and discuss different program options.
