Our annual Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference will be held in-person at the Waterfront Hotel in historic Jack London Square in Oakland, CA & virtually!
June 10, 11 & 12, 2022
Times: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm Pacific each day
Pre-Conference workshop on June 9th
Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups!
This conference will not be recorded.
Who should attend? Shelter staff, shelter volunteers, and shelter leadership. Animal daycare staff, dog walkers, and animal trainers would also benefit from the topics presented.
What will be presented? Leaders in behavioral science, animal welfare, enrichment, and inter-animal interactions will present research and strategies for enhancing animal welfare and animal interactions, including play.
Content & Speakers:
- Pre-conference canine behavior foundations with Michelle Mullins
- Low-stress handling for cats and dogs with Tabitha Kucera
- Behavior medications commonly used in shelters & the impact of early socialization and trauma on behavior with Dr. Chris Pachel
- Managing arousal for shelter animals with Mara Velez & Fernando Diaz
- Shelter risk assessment with Mara Velez, Fernando Diaz, Dot Baisly, Amanda Kowalski & Marissa Martino
- Discussing euthanasia with Marissa Martino
Approved CEUs: CCPDT TBD | IAABC TBD
In-person cost**: $350 for 3-day in-person conference ticket; $75 for in-person pre-conference workshop
Save $25 by registering for all four days!
** must show proof of vaccination to participate in the in-person event **
Live stream cost: $150 for 3-day virtual conference ticket; $50 for virtual pre-conference workshop
Save $25 by registering for all four days!
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