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SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 5/20/24 – Professional Dog Training: Science & Application – IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Training is simple\, but it’s not easy! There’s canine learning to understand\, practical skills and timing to master\, and of course\, the human part of the equation to consider. Professional Dog Training: Science & Application is a comprehensive 20-week program designed to provide you with the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence needed to succeed as a dog trainer. \nProgram Highlights: \n\nEach module features lectures and materials packed full of information and designed by a practicing dog training and behavior professional.\nYou won’t just be watching videos – throughout the program you will engage in weekly online meetings\, projects\, assignments\, and topic-based discussions.\nWe learn better together! The program is designed using a community learning model; your active participation contributes to everyone’s educational experience and the success of the program.\nAssessment of your work is iterative; you are always given an opportunity to improve!\n\nInstructor: Camille Asmer CDBC\, IAABC-ADT\, CBCC-KA\, CPDT-KA \nPresenters include: \nLauren Novack; Renee Hall; Kathrine Christ; Tabitha Kucera; Michelle Mullins; Erin Jones; Dante Camacho; Allie Bender; Emily Strong; Alicia Harantschuk; Jackie Laubacher \nModule topics include: \nPrinciples of Learning Science; Practical Learning Applications; Body Language & Communication; Training & Management Tools; Puppy Fundamentals; Enhancing Animal Welfare & Management Through Enrichment; Husbandry & Cooperative Care Strategies; Client Communication; Client Instruction; Teaching Group Classes; Practical Ethics for Dog Trainers \n**IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS** \n\nMeetings are a safe space to ask questions\, share your experiences\, and learn from peers. They are not recorded.\nMeetings take place on Mondays at 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time. The first meeting is May 27th.\nMeetings are 60 minutes in duration\nThere are 20 meetings for this program\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/professional-dog-training-science-application/
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LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Certificate Program – Starts 5/20/24 – Animal Shelter Behavioral Management Certificate Program – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:The shelter environment is a very stressful place that affects the psychological well-being of the animals. Comprehensive behavior programs are essential to keep the animals behaviorally and emotionally healthy during their stay. This eight-week course will give you the knowledge and skills to develop an effective behavior program aimed at improving the welfare of the animals in your care. \n05/20/2024 – 7/14/2024 – Now available for registration.  \nWho will benefit from this program? \n\nAnyone currently affiliated with an animal shelter or rescue organization who wants to learn more about animal behavior as it relates to the shelter/foster environment.\nAnyone who wants to improve the emotional wellbeing of the animals in your care.\nAnyone seeking a behavior specialist position with an animal shelter or rescue organization.\n\nWhat You Will Learn \n\nGain knowledge on how to read dog and cat animal body language and signaling\nLearn techniques for safe\, humane handling of the animals\nUnderstand how the shelter environment effects the emotional wellbeing of the animals and how to use stress reduction techniques to improve welfare\nGain knowledge on how to keep the animals physically\, mentally\, and socially stimulated through shelter-wide enrichment programs\nUnderstand the value of effective canine and feline behavior assessments\nObtain the knowledge and skills needed to implement training and behavior modification techniques to improve the behavior and emotional state of the shelter animals\nObtain skills needed to ensure quality customer service for adoption counseling and follow-up.\n\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs): 4.8 CEUs \nCourse Code: UNSM 050 \nCourse Price: $399 \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://uc.pacific.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=2133958
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-certificate-program-starts-5-20-24-animal-shelter-behavioral-management-certificate-program-humane-network-uop-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research\, discuss uncomfortable topics\, connect with peers in the industry\, and more\, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. \nWho Should Join?\nExecutive directors\, animal well-being leaders\, shelter workers\, pet support professionals\, volunteers\, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. \nWin Ca$h for Attending!\nEach month\, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10\,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls. \nRegister Today\nJoin us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to May 2024 or are new to these meetings\, please use this link to register:\nhttps://maddies.fund/CommunityConvo2024Registration \nAll calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations \nPlease note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/CommunityConvo2024Registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2-2-3-2/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 5/20/24 - Successful Dog Adoption Placement in Families - PPG (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Join Michelle Stern for this webinar where attendees will learn more about how best to place rescue/shelter/breeder dogs into families with children. \nWe will discuss some of the challenges for parents raising dogs and kids together. We will focus on decompression\, safety\, and management for new adopters. During the webinar\, we will also discuss what to look for when it comes to matching dogs with families\, red flags\, and conversation prompts to guide families during the adoption/placement process. \nLearning Objectives \n\nAttendees will learn about the challenges of placing dogs with families who have children.\nThe canine body language to look for during the meet & greet phase.\nHow shelter and rescue staff can implement a strategy to help families pick a suitable dog making adoptions more successful in families with kids\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/successful-dog-adoption-placement-in-families-with-kids-with-michelle-stern/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-5-20-24-successful-dog-adoption-placement-in-families-ppg-fee-applies/
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