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SUMMARY:Online Course - Applications close 2/4/22 - Four Rights Bootcamp - Maddie's® Million Pet Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Learning how to quit crisis mode\, embrace your capacity\, and create space for lasting change is the core of Four Rights Bootcamp\, and the time for your shelter to join is now! A transformative six-week journey charted by a team of experts from Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge and the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program\, Four Rights Bootcamp takes the initiatives that powered over 1500 shelters to save over 3.5 million cat lives and expands them to include all animals at risk in our communities. We believe every shelter\, including yours\, should be able to provide every animal with the Right Care in the Right Place\, at the Right Time\, and to the Right Outcome\, and we’ve designed this Bootcamp to give you the tools and the support to sidestep the daily churn and make a plan for putting the most impactful initiatives into practice at your shelter. \nSeats are limited. The next session opens in March 2022; apply by February 4. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.sheltermedportal.com/bootcamp-info-page/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-applications-close-2-4-22-four-rights-bootcamp-maddies-million-pet-challenge/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 2/7/22 - The Full Picture: An in-depth workshop featuring academic and skill exploration of classic and new research in instrumental learning - PPG (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:As trainers and behavior consultants\, our primary goal is to increase and/or decrease behavior. This involves instrumental conditioning. Having a strong understanding in the science of instrumental learning will greatly improve your ability to change behavior effectively and humanely. This course covers the basics of instrumental learning\, the side effects and alternatives to punishment\, the latest research on training methods and their impact on behavior and the biology of learning. \nInstructed by Dr. Kristina Spaulding \nCEUs: PPAB 6\, IAABC (pending)\, KPA (pending)\, CCPDT (pending) \nWho Is This Workshop For? \nThis course is for anybody interested in the training of dogs. Beginners\, or those wanting an in-depth review of instrumental learning\, would benefit from taking the entire course. If you already have a strong understanding of the four quadrants and the side effects of punishment\, sessions 3 and 4 still have something to offer! Session 3 covers the latest research on training methods\, including the effectiveness of clicker training and “effort-based training”. Session 4 discusses evolution\, genetics and physiology in relation to learning and behavior. \nRemote Support via Facebook Group \nAttendees who purchased the package will be invited into the Facebook group 7 days prior to the start of the workshop. \nWorking Spots (Strictly Limited to 15 spots ONLY!) – After each webinar Dr. Kristina Spaulding will post information regarding the key skills you will need to practice and master. Those attendees who are registered for a working spot will have the opportunity to post videos of their training sessions and receive mentoring support and feedback directly from Kristina in the Facebook Group. Each of the Recorded webinars and recorded Q&A sessions will be posted in the group a few hours after the live event. \nAuditors (package only) – We will have a Facebook group set up for all attendees where information regarding the webinars and necessary links will be posted. Attendees can network here with other attendees and benefit from discussions and deliberations regarding the information. Recorded webinars and recorded Q&A sessions will be posted in the group a few hours after the live event. \nIndividual Session Attendees – Those who register for just one or more individual session will receive a copy of the webinar recording within 48 hours of the session. \nThe Facebook group for attendees who purchase a workshop package will be disbanded 4 weeks post the last workshop session. \nSession Details \nSession 1 – Just the Basics\nDate: February 7\, 2022 \n– Definition of learning\n– Basics\n– Types of instrumental conditioning\n– Producing behaviors \nHomework Working Spots \nProvide video of you teaching three behaviors\, each using a different method \n– Explain your reasoning behind using a particular method for a particular behavior. For example\, why did you use luring to teach behavior Y and capturing to train behavior Z? \nIdentify the type of instrumental conditioning \nAfter watching an assigned video identify: \n– The type of learning going on – positive or negative reinforcement or punishment?\n– The antecedent\, behavior\, and consequence\n– Which animal you are focusing on. (You can do both if you want\, just make sure you’re clear about who you’re talking about because it could change the answer!) \nSession 2 – All About Punishment\nDate: February 9\, 2022 \n– Punishment intro\n– Effective punishment\n– Does punishment work?\n– Side effects\n– Alternatives to punishment \nHomework Working Spots \nProvide a video of you using an alternative to punishment to decrease a behavior \nSession 3 – Training methods\nDate: February 14\, 2022 \n– Important factors\n– Positive reinforcement vs. aversives in dogs\n– Clicker training/Do As I Do\n– Effort-based training \nHomework Working Spots \nVideo of clicker training vs. training with no marker – report your observations – OR – video of you engaging in effort-based training with an animal of your choice \nSession 4 – The Biology of Learning\nDate: February 16\, 2022 \n– Natural selection/evolution\n– Genetics and behavior\n– G x E\n– Epigenetics\n– Physiology and behavior\n– Neurobiology \nHomework Working Spots \nClient communication – what key points do clients need to know about the biology of learning? How would you communicate this clearly and concisely? (200 words or less) \nSpread Your Event Payments Over Several Months? \nIf you would like to split your event cost into three payments then please register for the event\, do not pay the invoice you receive by email. As soon as you register email Sharon Nettles at Events@petprofessionalguild.com and request your payments be split into three invoices. You will then need to pay the first invoice immediately to secure your place. \nOnly available for Auditor and Working Spots. \nAll three invoices must be settled 2 weeks prior to the event. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4599086
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-2-7-22-the-full-picture-an-in-depth-workshop-featuring-academic-and-skill-exploration-of-classic-and-new-research-in-instrumental-learning-ppg-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220219
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 2/18/22 - Canine Impulsivity and Fear Mentorship - IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your effectiveness and success rate with impulsivity/hyperactivity\, reactivity\, and fear clients\, or are you looking to get started with these types of behavior issues? \nThis 8-week Mentorship will focus on canine impulsivity/hyperactivity\, reactivity\, and fear\, and will discuss: \n\nthe current scientific understanding\nhistory taking\, assessment\, and client communication\ndevelopment and implementation of behavior modification specific to these issues\n\nBy the end of this course\, students should know how to: \n\nDefine and correctly identify hyperactivity/impulsivity\, reactivity and fear and explain what leads to the behavior\nDevelop effective\, comprehensive behavior plans for these issues\nTrack progress and make adjustments as needed\nCommunicate effectively with clients\n\nThe course is ideal for: \n\nDog trainers\, behavior consultants\, and shelter volunteers or staff\nVeterinarians and veterinary staff\nDog walkers and dog day care staff\nPet owners may also benefit from taking the course\, although they would be best served if done in conjunction with one-on-one work with a certified behavior consultant\n\nThis 8-week mentorship provides mentees with ongoing video lectures\, documentation\, online chat\, and scheduled weekly live/online meetings. \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS: \n\nAuditors do not attend online meetings\nMeetings for this session take place on Fridays at 1:00 pm Eastern (first meeting February 25th)\nMeetings are not recorded\n\nMentees can discuss their own cases or any others\, ask questions about application and theory\, ask for tips and advice on overcoming specific challenges\, and be guided toward even higher levels of professionalism and effectiveness. The mentors are there for the mentees\, and offer all help and discussion that each mentee finds useful. \nAuditors may observe and learn about topics under discussion between the mentor and full mentees. Auditors do not attend the weekly live chats and may not introduce their own cases or ask for specific input on their own work. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-impulsivity-fear-mentorship/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-2-18-22-canine-impulsivity-and-fear-mentorship-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220219
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Applications Close 2/18/22 - Behavior/Training/Enrichment (BTE) Bootcamp - Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Director of Online Learning Cindi Delany\, DVM\, KPA-CPT\, developed this brand new Bootcamp. This Bootcamp’s goal is to help your shelter team review current best practices and innovations in the Behavior\, Training and Enrichment (BTE) space\, then assess your own operations and programs and begin implementing changes to level up what you are doing and how you are doing it. \nThis immersive and coach-guided course will do more than help you identify new ways to improve animal welfare and wellness. It will also get you started making those improvements in less than 2 months (and your coaches will continue to support you on an ongoing basis once Bootcamp is over). \nAnd thanks to a generous grant from the Wiederhold Foundation to develop this program and to the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge\, you can participate free of charge! Seats are limited for each cohort\, so  let us know you are interested and apply by February 18\, 2022 for the session starting February 28\, 2022. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.sheltermedportal.com/bte-bootcamp-info/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-applications-close-2-18-22-behavior-training-enrichment-bte-bootcamp-maddies-million-pet-challenge/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220222
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 2/21/22 - Compassion Fatigue Strategies - University of Florida - Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Compassion Fatigue Strategies Plus is a unique online course designed to support people who work with animals. In this four module\, self-paced class\, you will establish a foundation of knowledge to help you better understand and transform your experience with compassion fatigue (aka empathy strain)\, burnout\, and stress. Course begins 02/21/2022–04/18/2022; registration closes 2/18/21. \nThe course will help you recognize signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue\, burnout\, and vicarious trauma\, learn how to reduce stress injury\, increase your self-care and team-care practices\, build compassion satisfaction\, restore resiliency\, and make successful changes in your life and in your organization. \nIn live calls and recorded modules\, you will learn critical resilience skills\, such as: self-awareness\, self-regulation + grounding techniques\, intentional perspective + cognitive reframing\, self-care and setting limits\, social support and debriefing\, and how/when to seek mental health help. \nThis class is a personal exploration to help you build the self-awareness necessary to manage the impact of compassion fatigue and other workplace stressors. Please be aware that the class work can be emotionally challenging. \nBy the end of class you’ll have a variety of practical strategies to help you manage and transform your experience with compassion fatigue and reduce overall stress. You’ll have a better understanding of yourself and how to engage in self-care that works for you\, as well as how to support your staff using vicarious-trauma informed approaches\, so that you can be well\, while you continue to do good work! \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/continuing-education/compassion-fatigue-strategies/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-registration-closes-2-18-22-compassion-fatigue-strategies-university-of-florida-maddies-shelter-medicine-program-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220222
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SUMMARY:Online Certificate Program - Starting 2/21/22 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Shelter Operations - Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management\, community engagement\, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career. \nThe five courses are: \n\nLeadership covering strategic planning\, analyzing operations\, decision-making\, managing people and processes to achieve results\, organizational responsibilities\, and working with a board of directors.\nShelter Operations covering adoptions\, animal care and sheltering fundamentals\, animal behavior and enrichment\, and customer service.\nCommunity Program Development covering volunteers\, foster care\, spay/neuter\, pet retention\, events\, and community relations.\nAnimal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine\, basic animal health considerations and care\, euthanasia decisions\, and clinic operations.\nMarketing and Development covering development fundamentals\, fundraising strategies\, marketing fundamentals\, adoption promotion\, social media and websites\, and media relations.\n\nEach of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally\, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities. \nYou can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate. \nWho will benefit from the program? \n\nProfessionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.\nNew shelter directors.\nShelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.\nPeople working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.\nBoard members of animal shelters.\n\nCredit for program/courses \nUpon completion of all five courses\, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific. \nEach course earns: \n\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific\nAssociation of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits\n\nSchedule and Registration \nEach of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long\, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.  \n​WEBSITE LINK:  https://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-certificate-program-starting-2-21-22-animal-shelter-management-certificate-program-shelter-operations-humane-network-uop-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220223
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 2/22/22 - Cat Behavior Consulting Mentorship with Katenna Jones - IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Wherever you are in your cat behavior consulting career\, we are pleased to offer a first-ever opportunity in the industry: a cat behavior consulting mentorship. This program will traverse the process of seeing private clients and evaluating and managing problem feline behaviors. You will also explore the logistical side: taking a client history\, tracking success\, client compliance and retention\, and more. Through guided online discussions\, sample case studies\, useful handouts\, and homework assignments\, you will leave this mentorship with the knowledge necessary to become a consultant. \nThis course is designed for those who: \n\nhave a general knowledge of feline behavior\nare familiar with basic behavior modification (any species)\nare thinking of becoming a cat behavior consultant but aren’t sure how\, where or when to begin\nare currently seeing a limited number of clients but are looking for advice on taking more advanced cases\nare looking for a place to share\, bounce\, and develop ideas for building a private cat consultation business\n\nSome of the topics to be addressed include: \n\ntaking effective case histories\, writing reports\, and tracking progress\nclient communication\, compliance and retention\nbuilding your consulting toolbox and organizing your processes\nconducting in-person and remote consults\ntips for protecting yourself physically\, legally\, and financially\ncase study review\ndiscussion of a wide variety of unwanted feline behaviors\nan opportunity to share your own cases and questions\n\n… and more! \nWorking with mentor Katenna Jones\, you will develop your own process that works for you when seeing clients. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/cat-behavior-consulting-mentorship/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-2-22-22-cat-behavior-consulting-mentorship-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220303
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SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 3/2/22 – Canine Social Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:This course will teach you about canine communication\, play\, greetings\, conflict resolution behaviors\, and puppy social development. Dig into the science of canine social behavior\, with an emphasis on dog-to-dog social interactions. Veterinarians\, behavior consultants\, trainers\, groomers\, kennel staff\, shelter workers\, day care staff\, pet sitters\, dog walkers\, and keen guardians will all benefit from this course. \nThis course will help you: \n\nExplain the importance of social relationships between dogs from a scientific perspective\nAccurately interpret body language in dogs and understand how body language is linked to emotional states and communication\nDescribe and understand the stages of puppy development and how development can affect adult behaviors\, including the development of problem behaviors\nRecognize and interpret play and greeting behaviors in dogs\nDescribe the functions of conflict and reconciliation behaviors in dogs\n\nCourse Begins: March 2\, 2022\nDuration: 5 Weeks\nInstructor:  Camille Ward\, PhD\, CAAB \nOnline Weekly Meetings take place on Wednesdays at 12pm Eastern (first meeting March 9th) \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-social-behavior/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-3-2-22-canine-social-behavior-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220322
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SUMMARY:Online Certificate Program - Starts 3/21/22 - 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. \nUPCOMING DATES: 3/21/2022 – 5/15/22 \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 \n*The following organizations recognize CEUs associated with the program (may be subject to change): \nIAABC – 16 CEUs (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants)\nCCPDT – 4 CEUs for trainers; 12 CEUs for behavior consultants (The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers)\nCAWA – 4.8 (The Association of Animal Welfare Advancement) \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-certificate-program-starts-3-21-22-animal-shelter-behavioral-management-certificate-program-humane-network-uop-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Course – Applications Close 3/28/22 – Behavior\, Training\, Enrichment (BTE) Bootcamp – Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Director of Online Learning Cindi Delany\, DVM\, KPA-CPT\, developed this brand new Bootcamp. This Bootcamp’s goal is to help your shelter team review current best practices and innovations in the Behavior\, Training and Enrichment (BTE) space\, then assess your own operations and programs and begin implementing changes to level up what you are doing and how you are doing it. \nThis immersive and coach-guided course will do more than help you identify new ways to improve animal welfare and wellness. It will also get you started making those improvements in less than 2 months (and your coaches will continue to support you on an ongoing basis once Bootcamp is over). \nAnd thanks to a generous grant from the Wiederhold Foundation to develop this program and to the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge\, you can participate free of charge! Seats are limited for each cohort\, so  let us know you are interested and apply by March 28\, 2022 for the session starting April 18\, 2022. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.sheltermedportal.com/bte-bootcamp-info/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-applications-close-3-28-22-behavior-training-enrichment-bte-bootcamp-maddies-million-pet-challenge/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220405
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SUMMARY:Online Certificate Program - Starting 4/2/22 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Community Program Development - Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management\, community engagement\, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career. \nThe five courses are: \n\nLeadership covering strategic planning\, analyzing operations\, decision-making\, managing people and processes to achieve results\, organizational responsibilities\, and working with a board of directors.\nShelter Operations covering adoptions\, animal care and sheltering fundamentals\, animal behavior and enrichment\, and customer service.\nCommunity Program Development covering volunteers\, foster care\, spay/neuter\, pet retention\, events\, and community relations.\nAnimal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine\, basic animal health considerations and care\, euthanasia decisions\, and clinic operations.\nMarketing and Development covering development fundamentals\, fundraising strategies\, marketing fundamentals\, adoption promotion\, social media and websites\, and media relations.\n\nEach of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally\, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities. \nYou can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate. \nWho will benefit from the program? \n\nProfessionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.\nNew shelter directors.\nShelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.\nPeople working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.\nBoard members of animal shelters.\n\nCredit for program/courses \nUpon completion of all five courses\, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific. \nEach course earns: \n\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific\nAssociation of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits\n\nSchedule and Registration \nEach of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long\, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.  \n​WEBSITE LINK:  https://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-certificate-program-starting-4-2-22-animal-shelter-management-certificate-program-community-program-development-humane-network-uop-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 5/2/22 – Beginning Behavior Consulting Mentorship with Sarah Filipiak – IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to behavior consulting or thinking about starting work in behavior? Are you already consulting and looking for advice regarding more advanced cases? Are you looking for help with specific cases or kinds of cases? If you’ve thought about taking on\, or are new to\, cases such as aggression towards strangers\, dog-dog reactivity\, resource guarding and separation anxiety\, or you just want to brush up on your behavior chops\, this mentorship is for you. \nThis mentorship will help you: \n\nUnderstand how to determine and acknowledge your skill level\nExamine the difference between training and behavior modification\nUnderstand the basic principles of behavior modification and how they apply to all situations\nUnderstand how to communicate your expectations and clients’ options prior to accepting more challenging cases\nUnderstand how to write behavior plans clients can follow\nExplore how to motivate clients to implement plans requiring a heavy level of commitment and follow-through\n\nCertified Dog Behavior Consultant Sarah Filipiak will share tips on coaching behavior clients\, including case organization and communication\, for maximum client compliance. She’ll also cover the risks inherent in tackling tricky behaviors and how to keep from getting in over your head while still expanding your training horizons. We’ll also take a look at training hierarchies and other tools that can help you solve your current challenging cases. \nThis program will explore evaluating\, resolving\, and managing problem canine behaviors through guided online discussions\, sample case studies\, video analysis\, useful handouts\, and more. In addition to the ongoing course interaction and support\, you’ll meet weekly for face-to-face live online group support. \nCome prepared with a client behavior case you would like to troubleshoot\, or just join us to listen and learn. \n** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS ** \n\nAuditors do not attend online meetings\nMeetings are not recorded\nMeetings take place on Mondays at 7:00 pm Eastern (first meeting May 9th)\nMeetings are 1 hour in duration\nThere are 7 meetings for this mentorship\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/beginning-behavior-consulting-mentorship-with-sarah-filipiak/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-5-2-22-beginning-behavior-consulting-mentorship-with-sarah-filipiak-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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UID:10002376-1651708800-1651795199@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 5/5/22 – Fundamentals of Ethology – IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Think outside the Skinner box! Ethology is the scientific and objective study of how animals behave in the real world. This course will teach you the core concepts of ethology — how animals see their world\, and why they behave the way they do. \nYou’ll learn how the environment\, individual personality\, and genetics all interact. This course is great for anyone new to ethology\, working or interested in sheltering\, zoos\, training\, and behavior\, and everyone interested in getting the most out of their relationship with a companion animal\, personal or professional. \nEthology is the study of animal behavior and its evolution\, and is a key factor in having true expertise in the understanding of animals. \n\nHow do animals see and interact with their world?\nWhat does this mean in terms of how they behave?\nHow will this change and enhance your understanding of behavior?\nHow can this understanding dramatically improve your ability to work with\, and help animals?\n\nAn understanding of ethology\, and the exploration of these questions will forever change how you think about the animals we live and work with. \nCourse Begins: May 5\, 2022 \nDuration: 4 weeks \nInstructor: Kristina Spaulding\, PhD\, CAAB \n** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS ** \n\nAuditors do not attend online meetings\nMeetings are not recorded\nMeetings take place on Thursdays at 7:00 pm Eastern (first meeting May 12th)\nMeetings are 1 hour in duration\nThere are 4 meetings for this course\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-ethology/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-5-5-22-fundamentals-of-ethology-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220510
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UID:10001819-1652054400-1652140799@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 5/9/22 – Feline Behavior Solutions: Teaching Foundation Behaviors for Modifying Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Modification of any problematic or unwanted behavior requires mechanical skill\, knowledge of species-specific behavior\, and experience with a variety of strategies and techniques. This course will provide opportunities for anyone who works with cats to gain all of that\, and more. Each of the five weeks is packed with information that can be directly and immediately applied to a variety of cat behavior cases\, from aggression to anxiety and from fighting to fear. \nThis course was created for cat behavior consultants who are looking to take on more advanced cases\, or cat lovers simply looking to teach cats specific skills. Content is relevant to anyone who works with cats in a professional\, volunteer\, or personal capacity. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/feline-behavior-solutions-teaching-foundation-behaviors-for-modifying-behavior/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-5-9-22-feline-behavior-solutions-teaching-foundation-behaviors-for-modifying-behavior-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220512
DTSTAMP:20260411T130959
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UID:10002377-1652227200-1652313599@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 5/11/22 – The Forensics of Aggression: Working With and Evaluating Canine Aggression – IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Jim Crosby is widely recognized as an expert in the field of dog bites\, dog aggression\, and fatal dog attacks. In this four-part course\, Jim is sharing his hard-won knowledge and experience about dog aggression\, bites\, communication\, and what we can do with all of this as we go through our personal and professional journeys through the canine world. \nFour Modules\, four live meetings (Full Students only)\, and experience that literally only exists in a hand full of places in the world\, Jim is here to share those experiences and the understanding he has gained in nearly twenty years of dealing with the worst of the worst – and a few dogs too. \nBy the end of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nRecognize the purpose of aggression and when it is or is not appropriate\nAnalyze how bites happen and what evidence they leave\nEvaluate WHICH dog did it\, and the basis of inclusion and exclusion of potential suspects\nExchange signals with problem dogs and build the beginnings of trust\nExplore dog case evaluations and their application to individual dogs\n\nGraphic Content Warning: Course contains images of fatal dog bites and injuries. \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS  \n\nAuditors do not attend online meetings\nMeetings are not recorded\nMeetings take place on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Eastern (first meeting May 24th)\nMeetings are 1 hour in duration\nThere are 4 meetings for this course\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/forensics-of-aggression/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-5-11-22-the-forensics-of-aggression-working-with-and-evaluating-canine-aggression-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220517
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UID:10001780-1652659200-1652745599@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Certificate Program – Starting 5/16/22 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Animal Health and Clinic Operations – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management\, community engagement\, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career. \nThe five courses are: \n\nLeadership covering strategic planning\, analyzing operations\, decision-making\, managing people and processes to achieve results\, organizational responsibilities\, and working with a board of directors.\nShelter Operations covering adoptions\, animal care and sheltering fundamentals\, animal behavior and enrichment\, and customer service.\nCommunity Program Development covering volunteers\, foster care\, spay/neuter\, pet retention\, events\, and community relations.\nAnimal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine\, basic animal health considerations and care\, euthanasia decisions\, and clinic operations.\nMarketing and Development covering development fundamentals\, fundraising strategies\, marketing fundamentals\, adoption promotion\, social media and websites\, and media relations.\n\nEach of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally\, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities. \nYou can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate. \nWho will benefit from the program? \n\nProfessionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.\nNew shelter directors.\nShelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.\nPeople working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.\nBoard members of animal shelters.\n\nCredit for program/courses \nUpon completion of all five courses\, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific. \nEach course earns: \n\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific\nAssociation of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits\n\nSchedule and Registration \nEach of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long\, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.  \n​WEBSITE LINK:  https://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-certificate-program-starting-5-16-22-animal-shelter-management-certificate-program-animal-health-and-clinic-operations-humane-network-uop-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220518
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UID:10001862-1652745600-1652831999@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 5/17/22 - Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan - Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:This 13 week deep dive into all things shelter behavior will help you create evidence-based policy and procedures for your shelter behavior department. Weekly live mentorship meetings and a discussion community allows us all to help one another! \nThis intensive course will cover all aspects of shelter behavior\, from intake to post-adoption support. With the help of your peers from all over the world\, we will explore science and best practices in building your shelter behavior programming to meet and exceed industry standards\, and to give every dog in your care the best shot at a new home. There will be an emphasis on creating written protocols and policy for your department. Starts the week of May 17\, 2022! \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.shelterbehaviorhub.com/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-5-17-22-shelter-dog-behavior-mentorship-with-trish-mcmillan-shelter-behavior-hub-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220526
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UID:10002470-1653436800-1653523199@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 5/25/22 – Canine Social Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:This course will teach you about canine communication\, play\, greetings\, conflict resolution behaviors\, and puppy social development. Dig into the science of canine social behavior\, with an emphasis on dog-to-dog social interactions. Veterinarians\, behavior consultants\, trainers\, groomers\, kennel staff\, shelter workers\, day care staff\, pet sitters\, dog walkers\, and keen guardians will all benefit from this course. \nThis course will help you: \n\nExplain the importance of social relationships between dogs from a scientific perspective\nAccurately interpret body language in dogs and understand how body language is linked to emotional states and communication\nDescribe and understand the stages of puppy development and how development can affect adult behaviors\, including the development of problem behaviors\nRecognize and interpret play and greeting behaviors in dogs\nDescribe the functions of conflict and reconciliation behaviors in dogs\n\nCourse Begins: May 25\, 2022\nDuration: 5 Weeks\nInstructor:  Camille Ward\, PhD\, CAAB \n** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS ** \n\nAuditors do not attend online meetings\nMeetings are not recorded\nMeetings take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Eastern (first meeting June 1st)\nMeetings are 1 hour in duration\nThere are 5 meetings for this course\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-social-behavior/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-5-25-22-canine-social-behavior-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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UID:10001868-1653955200-1654041599@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 5/31/22 – Canine Impulsivity and Fear Mentorship – IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your effectiveness and success rate with impulsivity/hyperactivity\, reactivity\, and fear clients\, or are you looking to get started with these types of behavior issues? \nThis 8-week Mentorship will focus on canine impulsivity/hyperactivity\, reactivity\, and fear\, and will discuss: \n\nthe current scientific understanding\nhistory taking\, assessment\, and client communication\ndevelopment and implementation of behavior modification specific to these issues\n\nBy the end of this course\, students should know how to: \n\nDefine and correctly identify hyperactivity/impulsivity\, reactivity and fear and explain what leads to the behavior\nDevelop effective\, comprehensive behavior plans for these issues\nTrack progress and make adjustments as needed\nCommunicate effectively with clients\n\nThe course is ideal for: \n\nDog trainers\, behavior consultants\, and shelter volunteers or staff\nVeterinarians and veterinary staff\nDog walkers and dog day care staff\nPet owners may also benefit from taking the course\, although they would be best served if done in conjunction with one-on-one work with a certified behavior consultant\n\nThis 8-week mentorship provides mentees with ongoing video lectures\, documentation\, online chat\, and scheduled weekly live/online meetings. \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS: \n\nAuditors do not attend online meetings\nMeetings are not recorded\nMeetings take place on Tuesdays at 2:00 pm Eastern (first meeting June 7th)\nMeetings are 1 hour in duration\nThere are 8 meetings for this mentorship\n\nMentees can discuss their own cases or any others\, ask questions about application and theory\, ask for tips and advice on overcoming specific challenges\, and be guided toward even higher levels of professionalism and effectiveness. The mentors are there for the mentees\, and offer all help and discussion that each mentee finds useful. \nAuditors may observe and learn about topics under discussion between the mentor and full mentees. Auditors do not attend the weekly live chats and may not introduce their own cases or ask for specific input on their own work. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-impulsivity-fear-mentorship/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-5-31-22-canine-impulsivity-and-fear-mentorship-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220606
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SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 6/5/22- Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning – IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this course\, you will be able to: \n\nThink scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.\nBreak training into component principles.\nAnalyze environmental events that maintain behavior.\nRecognize how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud your thinking and work.\nEstablish accurate descriptions of animals who are said to be “confident\,” “creative\,” “a problem solver\,” and how you should approach those learners.\nUnderstand the common principles at play in different animals & species.\nDirectly assess behavior and train more humanely and effectively by cutting through the jargon.\n\nDuration: 4 weeks \nInstructor: JoAnna Platzer\, B.Sc. & Dr. Erica Feuerbacher \n\nThis four-week course will begin on the specified start date. The first three weeks will explore the scope of the course. There will be no new content in the fourth week which is reserved for completing final projects\, discussion and synthesizing the course content. \nStudents will have access to the course for 1 year from the date of their most recent IAABC Foundation purchase. \n\n\nOnline Lectures: Each week there will be several short videos (10-20 minutes each; typically 60-90 minutes total per week) that will discuss the topics for that week. \n\n\nOnline Readings with Reading Guides: Each week you will have a scientific reading with a guide to help you navigate the reading. The paper will exemplify the principles being discussed that week. \n\n\nOnline Assignments: During Weeks 1-3\, you will have 1-2 short online assignments each week. Some of these will entail you giving an example and then giving feedback on examples provided by a few of your fellow students. \n\n\nOnline Posts: During Weeks 2-4 you will post two questions\, comments or reflections relevant to the material from the previous week to the discussion forum. You will also respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts from that week (= a total of four posts per week). Your questions and responses will be graded based on their thoughtfulness and completeness. \n\n\nFinal Project: During Week 4\, you will complete a final project/paper in which you will synthesize the topics covered to cohesively analyze and scientifically critique publicly available training videos and handouts. \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-animal-behavior-and-learning/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-6-5-22-fundamentals-of-animal-behavior-and-learning-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220610
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SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 6/9/22 – What Is a Dog? The Ethology of Our Best Friend – IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Ethology is the scientific and objective study of animal behavior under natural conditions. In short\, it’s the study of how animals behave in the real world. \nThis course takes a deep dive into our understanding of dogs as a species\, and therefore how we live with them and train them\, how they learn\, and how we can best solve behavioral issues if they arise. \nTo address these questions we will consider: \n\nThe interplay between canine domestication\, evolution\, and behavior\nDevelopment in dogs: birth through adulthood\nThe perceptual world of the dog and how it impacts behavior\nHow dogs approach and solve problems in their environment\nThe role of genetics in behavior\nThe behavior of free-ranging dogs\n\nYou will come away from this course with an even deeper appreciation and wonder for these amazing animals we live with. You’ll never look at dogs—or dog training—quite the same way again. \nCourse Begins: June 9\, 2022 \nDuration: 4 weeks \nInstructor: Kristina Spaulding\, PhD\, CAAB \n** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS ** \n\nAuditors do not attend online meetings\nMeetings are not recorded\nMeetings take place on Thursdays at 7:00 pm Eastern (first meeting June 16th)\nMeetings are 1 hour in duration\nThere are 4 meetings for this course\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-ethology/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-6-9-22-what-is-a-dog-the-ethology-of-our-best-friend-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220614
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UID:10001930-1655078400-1655164799@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 6/13/22 - Creating Desirable Behavior Around Distractions - IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Michele Pouliot demonstrates and explains how to train reliable behaviors around surprises\, temptations\, and all those daily events that present challenges for dogs. Trainers working with companion and sports dogs\, as well as guide dogs\, will benefit from this! \nThis course will help you: \n\nIdentify what environmental cues trigger undesirable behaviors in each individual dog\nCreate an effective training plan\, teaching the dog to choose desirable behavior without human prompting in mild\, and even highly distracting situations\nSuccessfully manage challenging situations for both dog and handler\n\nFull Students have instructor support in the class Forum to ask any questions you have during the course. \nAuditors have access to course material only. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/creating-desirable-behavior-around-distractions/ 
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-6-13-22-creating-desirable-behavior-around-distractions-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220618T110000
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UID:10002483-1655542800-1655550000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 6/18/22 and 6/25/22 - Biology of Dog Aggression with Tim Lewis - Puppyworks (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:More than ever before canine professionals are approached by clients with dogs who exhibit aggressive behavior. Within the population both have increased\, the number of dogs exhibiting various degrees of aggression as well as people’s sensitivity to aggressive dog behavior. \nIn this two-part webinar series\, we will look at the biological and environmental causes of dog aggression from DNA through gut biomes to chronic stress. We will look at the biological mechanisms behind different management and treatment options so you better understand what might work and when. \nEnvironmental and learning effects are always superimposed upon genetic influences\, but aggressive behavior does not occur in a biological vacuum. We will define “normal aggression” versus symptoms for maladaptive aggression responses. \nWHEN \nSaturdays June 18 & 25\, 2022 at 9:00 AM West Coast\, 10:00 AM Mountain\, 11:00 AM Central & 12:00 Noon Eastern Time. Or view the recordings at any time\, available the day after each live session. \n\n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS  \nSession One: Saturday\, June 18\, 2022 – In this session we will set the stage\, clarify terminologies\, discuss the extent of the issues & explore the biological basis of canine aggression! \n\n\n Session Two: Saturday\, June 25\, 2022  ​- A dive into the intrinsic biological controls of aggression\, the biological basis of aggression management through mechanical controls to medical aggression reducers. \n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.puppyworks.com/aggression
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-6-18-22-and-6-25-22-biology-of-dog-aggression-with-tim-lewis-puppyworks-fee-applies/2022-06-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220622
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UID:10001870-1655769600-1655855999@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 6/21/22 – Cat Behavior Consulting Mentorship with Katenna Jones – IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Wherever you are in your cat behavior consulting career\, we are pleased to offer a first-ever opportunity in the industry: a cat behavior consulting mentorship. This program will traverse the process of seeing private clients and evaluating and managing problem feline behaviors. You will also explore the logistical side: taking a client history\, tracking success\, client compliance and retention\, and more. Through guided online discussions\, sample case studies\, useful handouts\, and homework assignments\, you will leave this mentorship with the knowledge necessary to become a consultant. \nThis course is designed for those who: \n\nhave a general knowledge of feline behavior\nare familiar with basic behavior modification (any species)\nare thinking of becoming a cat behavior consultant but aren’t sure how\, where or when to begin\nare currently seeing a limited number of clients but are looking for advice on taking more advanced cases\nare looking for a place to share\, bounce\, and develop ideas for building a private cat consultation business\n\nSome of the topics to be addressed include: \n\ntaking effective case histories\, writing reports\, and tracking progress\nclient communication\, compliance and retention\nbuilding your consulting toolbox and organizing your processes\nconducting in-person and remote consults\ntips for protecting yourself physically\, legally\, and financially\ncase study review\ndiscussion of a wide variety of unwanted feline behaviors\nan opportunity to share your own cases and questions\n\n… and more! \nWorking with mentor Katenna Jones\, you will develop your own process that works for you when seeing clients. \n** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS ** \n\nAuditors do not attend online meetings\nMeetings are not recorded\nMeetings take place on Tuesdays at 12:00 pm Eastern (first meeting June 28th)\nMeetings are 1 hour in duration\nThere are 8 meetings for this mentorship\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/cat-behavior-consulting-mentorship/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-6-21-22-cat-behavior-consulting-mentorship-with-katenna-jones-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220622T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T130959
CREATED:20220606T204312Z
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UID:10002558-1655910000-1655913600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Workshop - Starts 6/22/22 - How to Improve the Accessibility of Your Dog Training Services for Clients with Disabilities - PPG (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Learn new skills so you are better prepared and more effective at supporting the largest minority group in the world in training their pets! \n3 Sessions To Support Your Learning! Instructed by Veronica Sanchez \nPeople with disabilities are the largest minority group and over a billion people are living with disabilities worldwide. Many people with disabilities have pet dogs so it is important for professional pet dog trainers to have skills and knowledge on how to accommodate clients with disabilities. With a set of new skills and supportive knowledge you can establish yourself in your marketplace as the professional to call! \nIn this workshop you will learn how to assess the accessibility of your training classes and implement improvements that can make a big difference for your clients. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nHow to better communicate with clients with disabilities.\nYou will explore challenges clients with disabilities encounter in dog training and learn strategies to accommodate training so they can be successful working with their dogs.\nYou will also review different instructional techniques to help clients with various kinds of disabilities best benefit from your training services.\n\nThe workshop is divided between three sessions. Each session is a combination of video presentations\, live discussions as well as online discussions in a virtual group for attendees. \nWorkshop participants will also have the opportunity to participate in each live session and for those who choose the working spot registration there will be an opportunity after each of the three sessions to submit short written projects and hands-on training video for instructor feedback. \nSession Details \nDay 1 – Understanding Disability\, Accessibility and Communicating Effectively with Clients with Disabilities.\nWednesday\, June 22\, 2022 at 6 p.m. Eastern Time \nLearning Objectives: \n\nFacts about disabilities – statistics\, categories\nDisability etiquette\nPeople first language and Identity first language\nStrategies for communicating with clients with different kinds of disabilities\nAssessing and improving accessibility of training classes\nImproving accessibility in virtual lessons\nQ&A session\n\nHomework (short approximately 250 word – one page essay): What are accessibility challenges attendees encounter in their work? What are some strategies they could use to address these? \nDay 2 – Accommodating Dog Training for Clients with Disabilities. \nThursday\, June 23\, 2022\, at 6 p.m. Eastern Time \nLearning Objectives: \n\nTraining accommodation strategies for different kinds of disabilities\nAccommodations for clients with limited hand use\nAccommodations for clients with mobility impairments\nLoose leash walking\nSafety and fall prevention strategies\nAccommodations for clients with sensory impairments\nQ&A session with a homework review\n\nHomework: Work on teaching a dog positioning in front of you (facing you) and by your left side while seated (from beginning to the end of training session) use a rolling chair if possible. Repeat the process while wearing gloves. Submit up to 3 min. video of your training (optional). Participants can share what the challenges were\, what might be some accommodation ideas in the discussion group. \nDay 3 – Accommodating Instructional Strategies for Clients with Disabilities. \nFriday\, June 24\, 2022\, at 6 p.m. Eastern Time \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDelivering instruction and planning lessons\nInstructional scaffolding\nMulti-modal teaching\nGraphic organizers\nChecklists\nReducing and modifying content\nImportant take aways\nResources\nWhere to learn more\nQ&A session with a homework review\n\nHomework: Create a graphic organizer or multi-level checklist for a common training challenge. \nCEUs\nPPAB – 6\nCCPDT – Auditor Spot 6 | Working Spot 9\nIAABC (Pending)\nKPA (Pending) \nInstructor\nVeronica Sanchez M.Ed CABC\, CPDT-KA is the founder of the Service Dog Coaching Certificate\, an educational program for pet dog trainers offered by Cooperative Paws. She teaches professional dog trainers how to train service dogs and how to incorporate service dog training into their pet dog training business. Veronica has been training pets\, service\, and therapy dogs for more than 20 years. She has supported owner-trainers training service dogs for mobility\, hearing\, mental health\, neurological problems and dual guide-mobility work. \nVeronica has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors in Psychology from George Mason University. She also has a Certificate in Brain Research in Education from the University of Washington. Veronica was a founding member of the Working Animal Division of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants and served as a Vice President of the association. \n  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4713932
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-workshop-starts-6-22-22-how-to-improve-the-accessibility-of-your-dog-training-services-for-clients-with-disabilities-ppg-fee-applies/2022-06-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T130959
CREATED:20220502T221230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T221230Z
UID:10002484-1656147600-1656154800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 6/18/22 and 6/25/22 - Biology of Dog Aggression with Tim Lewis - Puppyworks (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:More than ever before canine professionals are approached by clients with dogs who exhibit aggressive behavior. Within the population both have increased\, the number of dogs exhibiting various degrees of aggression as well as people’s sensitivity to aggressive dog behavior. \nIn this two-part webinar series\, we will look at the biological and environmental causes of dog aggression from DNA through gut biomes to chronic stress. We will look at the biological mechanisms behind different management and treatment options so you better understand what might work and when. \nEnvironmental and learning effects are always superimposed upon genetic influences\, but aggressive behavior does not occur in a biological vacuum. We will define “normal aggression” versus symptoms for maladaptive aggression responses. \nWHEN \nSaturdays June 18 & 25\, 2022 at 9:00 AM West Coast\, 10:00 AM Mountain\, 11:00 AM Central & 12:00 Noon Eastern Time. Or view the recordings at any time\, available the day after each live session. \n\n\n\nPROGRAM DETAILS  \nSession One: Saturday\, June 18\, 2022 – In this session we will set the stage\, clarify terminologies\, discuss the extent of the issues & explore the biological basis of canine aggression! \n\n\n Session Two: Saturday\, June 25\, 2022  ​- A dive into the intrinsic biological controls of aggression\, the biological basis of aggression management through mechanical controls to medical aggression reducers. \n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.puppyworks.com/aggression
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-6-18-22-and-6-25-22-biology-of-dog-aggression-with-tim-lewis-puppyworks-fee-applies/2022-06-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220628
DTSTAMP:20260411T130959
CREATED:20220307T224502Z
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UID:10002423-1656288000-1656374399@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Certificate Program – Starts 6/27/22 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Marketing and Development – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management\, community engagement\, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career. \nThe five courses are: \n\nLeadership covering strategic planning\, analyzing operations\, decision-making\, managing people and processes to achieve results\, organizational responsibilities\, and working with a board of directors.\nShelter Operations covering adoptions\, animal care and sheltering fundamentals\, animal behavior and enrichment\, and customer service.\nCommunity Program Development covering volunteers\, foster care\, spay/neuter\, pet retention\, events\, and community relations.\nAnimal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine\, basic animal health considerations and care\, euthanasia decisions\, and clinic operations.\nMarketing and Development covering development fundamentals\, fundraising strategies\, marketing fundamentals\, adoption promotion\, social media and websites\, and media relations.\n\nEach of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally\, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities. \nYou can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate. \nWho will benefit from the program? \n\nProfessionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.\nNew shelter directors.\nShelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.\nPeople working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.\nBoard members of animal shelters.\n\nCredit for program/courses \nUpon completion of all five courses\, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific. \nEach course earns: \n\nContinuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific\nAssociation of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits\n\nSchedule and Registration \nEach of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long\, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.  \n​WEBSITE LINK:  https://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-certificate-program-starts-6-27-22-animal-shelter-management-certificate-program-marketing-and-development-humane-network-uop-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220702
DTSTAMP:20260411T130959
CREATED:20220516T195744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T195744Z
UID:10002505-1656633600-1656719999@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Certificate Program – Starts 7/1/22 – 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. \nUPCOMING DATES:7/1/2022 – 9/4/22 \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://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-certificate-program-starts-7-1-22-animal-shelter-behavioral-management-certificate-program-humane-network-uop-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220802
DTSTAMP:20260411T130959
CREATED:20220606T205020Z
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Enrollment open 8/1/22 to 8/20/22 - Winter Cohort 2022 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Program overview:  This series of educational modules will prepare participants to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard and use conspecific interactions for behavior modification. \nCohort structure: Learners will be invited to join a cohort that will meet virtually for four months via the Litmos LMS platform.  Each cohort will be invited to twice-monthly (bi-weekly) hour-long\, live meetings via Zoom webinar so that questions can be answered live.  The bi-weekly meetings will feature video analysis and discussion of relevant topics. \nRegistration process: Individuals interested in joining each cohort must submit an “e-mail of interest” which includes the organization to which you belong to the executive director\, Mara Velez requesting to be added to the upcoming cohort. Each person must login at least twice a month and complete modules in order to continue. \nCompletion timeframe: Learners will be expected to complete one module per week\, which will require 60-90 minutes per week. The program consisting of Foundation and Intermediate modules will be expected to be completed within a four month time-frame. The total seat time per week is estimated to be two to two and a half hours\, which is a combination of reviewing the modules and completing assessments and assignments. \nOther requirements: In order to complete the assignments\, learners must have access to at least two species of animals during the cohort period (e.g.\, dogs\, cats\, rabbits\, birds\, horses). Application of knowledge and demonstration of skill are key components of this educational program. \nCPDT: 36 CEUs | IAABC: 36 CEUs \nCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MORE INFORMATION \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshops
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-enrollment-open-8-1-22-to-8-20-22-winter-cohort-2022-shelter-playgroup-alliance/2022-08-01/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220805
DTSTAMP:20260411T130959
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UID:10002553-1659571200-1659657599@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 8/4/22 – 5-week Shelter Behavior Seminar with Kelley Bollen\, MS\, CABC – CalAnimals (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:All shelter staff and volunteers will benefit from this excellent learning opportunity with Kelley Bollen. \nParticipate live with the presenter 11:00am – 12:30pm (PST). \nRecordings will be available until September 30\, 2022. \n\nThursday\, August 4\, 2022\, 11:00am to 12:30pm -Resolving Common Behavior Problems\nThursday\, August 11\, 2022\, 11:00am to 12:30pm -Intake\, Adoptions\, & Safe introductions – A Behavior Perspective\nThursday\, August 18\, 2022\, 11:00am to 12:30pm – Reading Dog and Cat Body Language\nThursday\, August 25\, 2022\, 11:00am to 12:30pm – Canine Behavior Assessments & Disposition Decision-Making\nThursday\, September 1\, 2022\, 11:00am to 12:30pm – Reducing Stress in the Shelter Environment\n\nRegistration may not be shared. CE certificates will be available by request after completion of the full seminar series based on registration and Zoom attendance. Sign in to each session with the email you used to register. \n$60 Members -this includes staff/volunteers of CalAnimals Member Agencies. Sign-in to receive discount (username may be your email). \n$100 Non-members (Limited to California residents only) \nMember agencies may save an additional $10 per attendee when registering 10 or more themselves. Enter Promo Code KB10 at checkout. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/ShelterBehavior2022
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-8-4-22-5-week-shelter-behavior-seminar-with-kelley-bollen-ms-cabc-calanimals-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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