This calendar is a listing of webinars, other learning opportunities, online meetings and other upcoming national events related to animal sheltering and related areas of interest.

Only some of these events are produced by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Most are being created and sponsored by other groups and agencies.  Being listed here does not mean that we have reviewed the material contained.  We are trying to provide a variety of resources to hopefully help make your life a little easier.  For additional information on any of these items before or after the event please contact the organizer directly (listed in the item description).

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FDSA Workshop – Starts 6/21/20 (7 days of workshop, final wrap-up on 7/1/20) – 7 Days to a More Confident Dog – Taught by: Julie Daniels (registration fee applies) – FDSA

FDSA Presents: Great for shelter dogs, dogs in foster or newly (or previously) adopted dogs. This class focuses on confidence, optimism and empowerment for dogs. We'll build Value for Novelty, Noise, Strangeness, and the Unexpected. We'll use Snuffle Boxes, Noise Tubes, Physical Play, Push-Back, and Humor. We'll use the Broccoli Principle and the Curiosity Principle and the game of Surprise! Who knew scary sights and sounds could be funny, and even attractive? We'll work up to a game of Seek the Strange. You'll see it happen that working in one area will have positive transfer to another.

$29.95

Webinar – 6/25/20 – Chameleon Shelter Software – Tag/Link Window – Chameleon

Chameleon Shelter Software Presents: Join us for a 90-minute overview of the tag window where we discuss the concepts of linking owners to animals, the nuts and bolts of using the Tag/Link Window, and the basics of storing pet licenses. This is the first class in a 3-part licensing series intended to help you become more efficient at licensing and generate revenue.

Webinar – 6/25/20 – Pandemics and the Preparedness in the Anthropocene – Virox

Virox Presents: This talk will explore how global changes, including climate change, globalization and urbanization will affect zoonotic diseases risks and management and propose general strategies to prepare for unanticipated zoonotic disease events. The talk will discuss how knowledge partnerships are critical to better anticipate and prepare for changes in zoonotic disease epidemiology and risks.

Online Event – 6/25/20 – Live From the Ranch – Ken Ramirez with Theresa McKeon – TAGteach – Using Positive Reinforcement with Humans to Influence Behavior – Karen Pryor Academy

Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, June 25 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Theresa McKeon to talk TAGteach and the myriad of applications of this invaluable teaching tool. Your TAG point is... tune in!

Online Event – 6/25/20 – Foster Party Celebration – PetCo Foundation

PetCo Foundation Presents: You’re invited! Tune in to Petco Foundation’s Foster Party on Thursday, June 25 at 3 PM CST to celebrate fosters across the country and play virtual party games for a chance to win prizes from Petco Foundation + BOBS from Skechers. Immediately following the Foster Party, stay tuned for the premiere of Shelter Me TV’s newest episode about fostering during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Webinar – 6/25/20 – Prescriber’s Guide for Veterinary Behavioral Medications – VETGirl

VETGirl Presents: (Free to VETGirl members $50 for non-members) - In this lecture, learn how to make the best choices for your veterinary behavior patients. In this webinar, attendees will understand how to make practical, outcome based decisions when prescribing medications, understand the outcomes associated with the most commonly used psychotropic medications, and understand how to apply these concepts in clinical practice through case based learning.

$50

Live Q&A – 6/25/20 – Cyberbullying – Viticus Group Animal Health

Viticus Group Animal Health Presents: The stress level of our clients, our team members, and ourselves might be at an all-time high right now, and unfortunately, people can feel pretty brazen about what they write online. As a veterinary professional, how do you deal with an attack against your character by email, social media, or negative online review?