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  • May 2026

  • Sat 16
    Increasing Your Impact With Targeted TNR

    Online Course – 5/16/26 – Increasing Your Impact With Targeted TNR – Community Cats Central (small fee applies)

    May 16 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
    Virtual

    Community Cats Central Presents (small fee applies): This workshop examines why spay/neuter volume alone isn’t enough to create lasting reductions in community cat populations—and what successful programs do differently. Instead of spreading resources thin, effective TNR programs focus on identifying areas of highest need and strategically concentrating efforts to achieve meaningful, long-term impact.

    $10
  • Mon 18
    cats in housing

    Online Certificate Program – Starts 5/18/26 – Animal Shelter Behavioral Management Certificate Program – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)

    May 18
    Virtual

    Humane Network Presents (fee applies): 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.

    $429
  • Tue 19
    AI for Animal Welfare Professionals starts soon

    Online Course – Starts 6/11/26 – Five-Week Intensive Course: AI for Animal Welfare Professionals – Outcomes for Pets Consulting (fee applies)

    May 19
    Virtual

    Outcomes for Pets Consulting Presents (fee applies): Our next class begins Thursday, June 11. There is a registration fee, but thanks to ShelterLuv, we’re able to provide a limited number of scholarships to students who cannot afford to take the class. Join the more than 120 students who have completed this course, which receives a consistent five-star rating from 98% of participants.

    $1200
  • Wed 27
    Image of German shepherd appearing timid, fearful

    Online Course – Starts 5/27/26 – Canine Impulsivity & Fear Mentorship – IAABC (fee applies)

    May 27
    Virtual

    IAABC Presents (fee applies): Are you looking to improve your success with dogs struggling with impulsivity, hyperactivity, reactivity, or fear? Whether you’re just getting started with these cases or want to sharpen your skills, this 8-week mentorship is designed to give you the tools and confidence to handle them more effectively.

    $600
  • June 2026

  • Fri 12
    Apply for the Shelter Care Specialist Program Summer 2026 session by June 12

    Online Course – Application deadline 6/12/26 – Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Summer 2026 Session – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse

    Featured June 12
    Virtual

    The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Shelter Learniverse Presents: The Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care, grounded in best practices, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities. Courses focus on safe, low-stress handling, sound medical and behavioral care, and practical systems that keep animals moving through your shelter instead of getting stuck. Apply now: certification is currently free, #ThanksToMaddie!

    Free
  • Sat 27
    Art of Communication

    Online Course – Starts 6/27/26 – Tails of Understanding: The Art of Communication With Our Human Clients – IAABC Foundation (fee applies)

    June 27
    Virtual

    IAABC Presents (fee applies): • Do you ever feel that working with dogs is the easy part, and that working with their humans is the real challenge? This comprehensive 4-module course is designed specifically for dog trainers, veterinarians, shelter workers, groomers, and behavior consultants who want to strengthen their communication skills and navigate difficult client interactions with confidence.

    $300
  • Sat 27
    Drop Traps: Beginning & Advanced

    Online Workshop – 6/27/26 – Drop Traps: Beginning & Advanced – Community Cats Central (small fee applies)

    June 27 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
    Virtual

    Community Cats Central Presents (small fee applies): From elusive “last cats” to entire families of kittens, this session shows how the right tool, used correctly, can dramatically increase trapping success. Designed for trappers who want to expand their skill set, this workshop combines instruction, real-world examples, and advanced tips to help you use drop traps safely, effectively, and with confidence.

    $10
  • July 2026

  • Wed 8
    Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan

    Online Course – Starts 7/8/26 – Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)

    July 8
    Virtual

    Shelter Behavior Hub Presents (fee applies): This intensive course will cover vital aspects of shelter behavior work, from intake to post-adoption support. With the help of your peers from all over the world, we will explore both science and best practices in order to build your shelter behavior programming. Our goal is to meet and exceed industry standards, and to give every dog in your care their best chance at finding a new home. There will be an emphasis on creating written policy and protocols for your department.

    $750
  • Sun 12

    Online Course – Starts 7/12/26 – Writing Mentorship – IAABC (fee applies)

    July 12
    Virtual

    IAABC Presents (fee applies): What you’ve got to say is important, and your writing skills can help make or break your credibility. Get help with any writing project in IAABC Foundation’s Writing Mentorship for Trainers and Behavior Consultants.

    $650
  • Mon 13

    Online Course – Starts 7/13/26 – Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Summer 2026 Session – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse

    Featured July 13 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT
    Virtual

    The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Shelter Learniverse Presents: Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? The Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care, grounded in best practices, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities. Apply for the next session—it’s currently free, #ThanksToMaddie!

    Free
  • Tue 14
    Shelter Behavior Hub Cat Mentorship

    Online Course – Starts 7/14/26 – Shelter Cat Behavior Mentorship – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)

    July 14
    Virtual

    Shelter Behavior Hub Presents (fee applies): Transform your shelter’s approach to cat behavior with our 13-week deep dive into best practices in sheltering. From intake to adoption, we’ll delve in the world of feline behavior, streamline programs, and develop evidence-based policies and procedures for your shelter behavior department.

    $395
  • Thu 23
    IAABC Aggression and Anxiety Mentorship: A Deep Dive into Complex Behaviors

    Online Course – 7/23/26 – Canine Aggression and Anxiety Mentorship: A Deep Dive into Complex Behaviors – IAABC (fee applies)

    July 23 @ 12:00 AM PDT

    IAABC Presents (fee applies): This eight-week mentorship focuses on some of the most complex, yet common behavioral problems in dogs that prompt guardians to seek help from behaviorists and consultants. You will gain insight into the ethology and etiology of these conditions through lectures and readings and learn creative ways for addressing these problem behaviors in dogs.

    $600
  • August 2026

  • Wed 5
    A dog looks through a screen door at a cat on the other side

    Online Workshop – 8/5/26 – Resolving Common Behavior Problems to Prevent Surrender – CalAnimals (fee applies)

    August 5 @ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
    Virtual

    CalAnimals Presents (fee applies): Behavior Problems are the number one reason for owner relinquishment to shelters. Many of the problematic behaviors that pet owners struggle with are normal cat or dog behaviors that they just don’t understand or appreciate. Shelter staff should be able to advise pet owners how to resolve problematic behaviors to help keep the animals in their home – where they belong. This lecture by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, offers valuable advice on all the most common problematic behaviors in dogs and cats.

    $25 – $35
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