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  • Hybrid Course – Sign-up deadline 2/1/24 – Behavior and Enrichment Academy & Resources (BEAR) – San Diego Humane Soicety

    Hybrid Course – Sign-up deadline 2/1/24 – Behavior and Enrichment Academy & Resources (BEAR) – San Diego Humane Soicety

    Registration is now open for Behavior and Enrichment Academy & Resources (BEAR), an innovative new educational program created by Shelter Playgroup Alliance and San Diego Humane Society. Sign up today for the Spring 2024 cohort beginning Feb. 1!

    At the end of this rigorous, multi-phase educational program, participants will be prepared to perform the key tasks of a shelter behavior professional. The BEAR program includes four distinct online phases and three corresponding in-person workshops at San Diego Humane Society in San Diego, California. Consisting of approximately 200 hours of learning, the entire curriculum can be completed in as little as two years!

    The BEAR program is designed to prepare current shelter staff and volunteers to transition to behavior-focused roles, and private trainers to transition to a shelter environment. It can also benefit animal welfare professionals who want to incorporate behavior-related tasks into their existing roles, including veterinary staff who want to bring low stress and/or fear free handling into their practice.

    Visit sdhumane.org/BEAR to learn more and register! The deadline to sign up for the Spring 2024 cohort is Feb. 1, 2024 at 5 p.m. PST.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.sdhumane.org/behavior-and-training/resources/bear-program.html

  • Online Event – 12/5/23 – The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference 2023 Recording Available Now – National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)

    Online Event – 12/5/23 – The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference 2023 Recording Available Now – National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)

    Due to popular demand, we have made the 2023 National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference recorded sessions available for purchase. Access these recordings, and achieve up to 6.75 RACE® CE credits for $55.

    The National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference took place on October 8, 2023. Recordings of the eight sessions are available here. You can watch the sessions in any order, but you must purchase the entire conference to access the individual sessions.

    Each session includes the recorded presentation, any handouts provided by the speakers, and a RACE® Quiz. You must watch the entire video and successfully pass the RACE® Quiz to receive a certificate of completion.

    RACE® continuing education credit is available to veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians/nurses in jurisdictions which recognize RACE® approval. Please see individual sessions for the amount and type of CE.

    Session recordings, handouts and optional CE quizzes will be accessible through December 31, 2023.

    *CE credit may only be awarded once either for attending the live session or for viewing the recorded session and successful completion of the CE Quiz, and RACE® CE is only valid in jurisdictions which recognize RACE® approval.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.pathlms.com/nkc/courses/60834

  • Webinar – 11/14/22 – Dog Playgroups Part 3: The How – Getting2Zero

    Webinar – 11/14/22 – Dog Playgroups Part 3: The How – Getting2Zero

    Learn about all the ways in which Dogs Playing For Life Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the USA.

    In this last session, we take a deep dive into the critical aspects of how to successfully facilitate playgroups in your shelter.

    Attendees will be offered a robust collection of video examples and important discussions on safety, effective handling techniques, and how to take the first steps to implement or enhance their own shelter playgroup programs.

    Attendees will learn the various ways in which handlers should observe and learn about the dogs in their playgroups in order to create the safest, most enriching and informational experiences for the dogs in their care.

    This webinar is the third of three that have been delivered over the previous months.

    To learn more about DPFL go to https://dogsplayingforlife.com

    Presenter: Aimee Sadler

    Aimee is the Founder and CEO of Dogs Playing for Life (DPFL). With 35 years of experience working with multiple species in varying venues, Aimee has become an internationally recognized trainer and speaker specializing in shelter programs that enhance quality of life and reduce canine euthanasia in animal shelters. The cornerstone of DPFL’s programming is our Every Dog, Every Day!, an out-of-kennel enrichment model that is in increasing demand and has been introduced to over 300 shelters across the U.S. and Canada. DPFL’s measured programming is contributing to safer shelter environments by reducing dog-human bites while increasing canine lifesaving at an average rate of 4% at participating shelters. Starting in 2017, dogs most at risk of behavioral euthanasia can get a second chance at DPFL’s Canine Center Florida, an advanced training and behavior care center with an overall save rate of 86 percent.

    Aimee has regularly presented at animal welfare and professional dog training conferences such as HSUS’ Animal Expo, Best Friend’s Annual Conferences, Masters in Behavior Conference, and the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) Conferences. DPFL was the inaugural recipient of Petco Foundation’s Love in Action Award. In 2016, DPFL was featured in Episode 4 of the PBS television series, “Shelter Me.”

    Aimee is a proud recipient of the Henry Bergh Leadership Award and the Maddie’s Hero Award and has been inducted into the Members Hall of Fame for the IACP.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.g2z.org.au/g2z-webinars-and-online-events.html

  • Webinar – 8/22/22 – Dog Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Getting2Zero

    Webinar – 8/22/22 – Dog Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Getting2Zero

    Learn about all the ways in which Dogs Playing For Life Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the USA.

    In this first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs, but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter’s everyday operations.

    Attendees will get to view dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the nearly 300 shelters that have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!

    This webinar is one of three that will be delivered over the coming months.

    To learn more about DPFL go to https://dogsplayingforlife.com

    Presenter: Aimee Sadler

    Aimee is the Founder and CEO of Dogs Playing for Life (DPFL). With 35 years of experience working with multiple species in varying venues, Aimee has become an internationally recognized trainer and speaker specializing in shelter programs that enhance quality of life and reduce canine euthanasia in animal shelters. The cornerstone of DPFL’s programming is our Every Dog, Every Day!, an out-of-kennel enrichment model that is in increasing demand and has been introduced to over 300 shelters across the U.S. and Canada. DPFL’s measured programming is contributing to safer shelter environments by reducing dog-human bites while increasing canine lifesaving at an average rate of 4% at participating shelters. Starting in 2017, dogs most at risk of behavioral euthanasia can get a second chance at DPFL’s Canine Center Florida, an advanced training and behavior care center with an overall save rate of 86 percent.

    Aimee has regularly presented at animal welfare and professional dog training conferences such as HSUS’ Animal Expo, Best Friend’s Annual Conferences, Masters in Behavior Conference, and the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) Conferences. DPFL was the inaugural recipient of Petco Foundation’s Love in Action Award. In 2016, DPFL was featured in Episode 4 of the PBS television series, “Shelter Me.”

    Aimee is a proud recipient of the Henry Bergh Leadership Award and the Maddie’s Hero Award and has been inducted into the Members Hall of Fame for the IACP. Aimee currently resides in Longmont, CO, with her husband and family.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.g2z.org.au/g2z-webinars-and-online-events.html