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SUMMARY:Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
DESCRIPTION:This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender\, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions\, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making\, and behavior modification in the shelter. \nEach session is 90 minutes\, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June\, beginning June 4th. \nThe topics are: \n\n\nAdvice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th \n\n\nIntake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective  – June 11th \n\n\nCanine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th \n\n\nBehavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th \n\n\nTuition for entire series: \n$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount. \n$55 non-members \nComplete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020\n\n\nWhen:\nAll Thursdays in June\n11am-12:30pm\n\n\nWhere:\nVIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS\n\n\nPresenter:\nKelley Bollen\, MS\, CABC\n\n\nContact:\nKathy Anderson\nKathy@CalAnimals.org\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE:  https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/virtual-seminar-thursdays-in-june-shelter-behavior-with-kelley-bollen-calanimals-open-to-non-members-also/2020-06-04/
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SUMMARY:Online Meeting - 6/4/20 - COVID-19 Shelter Town Hall - Transport Programs - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn how organizations have reworked their transport programs to safely move pets and people by navigating rapidly changing shelter in place orders\, implementing new procedures\, and leveraging the community for support. \nModerator:  \nBethany Heins\, Director of Operations and Strategic Projects\, Best Friends Animal Society \nPanelists:  \nWhitney Bliton\, Lifesaving Programs Manager\, Best Friends Animal Society \nAzure Davis\, Executive Director\, Ruff Start Rescue \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://network.bestfriends.org/covid-19/upcoming-virtual-events \nREGISTRATION LINK:   https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7321170048841586959?source=Web
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-6-4-20-covid-19-shelter-town-hall-transfer-programs-best-friends/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200608
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SUMMARY:Online Adoption Event - 6/5/20 to 6/7/20 - ASPCA National Adoption Weekend: #AdoptFromHome and Help More Animals
DESCRIPTION:Thousands of dogs\, cats\, and horses are in foster homes and shelters across the country—and we want to help you get them into their adoptive homes ASAP! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBenefits of Joining\nResources sent to your inbox\, including:\n \n\nStep-by-step guidance for conducting successful social media adoption events and facilitating virtual adoptions\nCustomizable social media overlays\nNo-contact adoptions best practices\nEasy Adoption Ambassador training for foster families\n\nNational exposure to potential adopters\, including:\n \n\nInclusion on our #AdoptFromHome Map\, where prospective adopters can search for shelters and rescues near them\nAdded exposure on social media when you use the hashtag #AdoptFromHome in your posts\nOpportunity for national and local news coverage\n\nHurry! Registration closes Thursday\, May 21 at 5 p.m. ET! \nWEBSITE LINK TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-adoption-event-6-5-20-to-6-7-20-aspca-national-adoption-weekend-adoptfromhome-and-help-more-animals/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Begins 6/9/20 First Meeting 6/16/20 - 4 Week Online Course - Stress and the Animal in Front of You:  The Impact of Stress on Behavior - IAABC
DESCRIPTION:Stress and the Animal in Front of You: The Impact of Stress on Behavior\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nRegister\n\n\nCourse Begins: June 9th\, 2020\nWeekly online meetings begin: June 16th at 7pm Eastern\nInstructor: Kristina Spaulding\, PhD\, CAAB\nRegister Now\n\n\nAuditors may learn from other students but will not receive instructor feedback. Auditors do not attend online meetings and meetings are not recorded.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Course\nThis course will help animal behavior consultants understand the impact of stress on animal behavior at each life stage and apply this information to working directly with those animals. \nThis course will help you:\n\nDefine and recognize indicators of stress\nIdentify and distinguish between the different types of stress\nAppreciate the impact of stress on the brain and behavior over the course of an animal’s life\nDescribe the basic physiology of stress\nApply what you learn to your own training and behavior cases\n\nClass Schedule\nThis is a 4-week instructor-led course. Each week includes a recorded lecture\, a scheduled live discussion\, recommended readings\, and guiding questions. Knowledge of the lecture material will be assessed through participation in course discussions. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends. \nCourse Completion/CEU Requirements\nTo successfully complete this course: \nAuditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System. \nFull Students must review all course materials\, visit the learning site/discussion forum regularly (at least three days per week)\, attend the four weekly class meetings\, and prepare responses to a set of guiding questions for each weekly class meeting discussion. Students who miss more than one meeting will not receive credit for the course. \nStudents should expect to spend an average of 2 hours per week on course material and viewing\, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials. \nRegistration Information\n\n\n\n\nAuditor\nFull Student\n\n\nCEUs\n4 (CCPDT\, IAABC\, KPA)\n8 (CCPDT\, IAABC\, KPA)\n\n\nIAABC & KPA Member Cost\n$139*\n$219*\n\n\nNon-Member Cost\n$169\n$269\n\n\n\n*IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code\n*KPA Members – contact KPA for the discount code \nOnline Course Cancellation Policy\n\nFull refunds available more than 30 days before program start.\n50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.\nNo refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.\n\nAbout the Instructor\n \nKristina Spaulding\, PhD\, CAAB has a PhD in biopsychology – the study of the biological basis of behavior – and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist through the Animal Behavior Society. She specializes in stress and behavior\, social cognition and emotion\, positive welfare and the prevention and treatment of behavior problems in dogs. In addition to her academic background\, she has been in the dog training and behavior profession since 2000. She currently splits her time between private behavior work and teaching other dog trainers and behavior consultants online and through seminars and conferences. \nIn addition\, Dr. Spaulding is a member of the IAABC Foundation Board. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free\, an organization that advocates for minimizing fear\, anxiety and stress for pets at vet clinics\, groomers and training facilities. She also chairs two task forces for Meeting of the Minds\, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving the quality of life for our dogs. \nBefore opening Smart Dog\, Dr. Spaulding earned her B.S. in Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. In college\, she volunteered for a year at the local humane society. She was then hired by the same shelter. During her time at the animal shelter\, she and a coworker established a training program for shelter dogs and their volunteer walkers to help make the dogs more adoptable. She also served as an assistant trainer at Dog’s Best Friend which was owned at that time by Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr. Patricia McConnell. \nIf you have questions\, email us at courses@iaabc.org.
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-begins-6-9-20-first-meeting-6-16-20-stress-and-the-animal-in-front-of-you-the-impact-of-stress-on-behavior-iaabc/2020-06-09/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200609T150000
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SUMMARY:Online Course - 6/9/20 - Common Soft Tissue Surgery Procedures - IVS
DESCRIPTION:Seminar Topics:\n\nLecture 1:   Intestinal anastomosis – tips to make it easier\nWhen performing an intestinal resection and anastomosis by yourself (i.e.\, no assistant to help!) I have several tips that may make the procedure easier for you. I will suggest a number of alternative techniques that you can consider incorporating that will likely make this common procedure easier and more predictably successful. Video of clinical cases will be used to illustrate these techniques. \n  \nLecture 2:   Surgical management of canine cystic and urethral calculi\nA ‘never fail’ technique for retropulsion of calculi lodged in the urethra of male dogs will be presented. What is your worst cystic calculi nightmare……leaving a stone behind after your cystotomy! This lecture will describe a unique protocol that will eliminate the possibility of leaving a stone behind. Video of clinical cases will be used to illustrate this protocol. \n  \nLecture 3:   Anal sacculectomy: a novel approach\nAnal sacculectomy is frequently performed in veterinary practice. It can be tricky to get all of the anal sac epithelium and preserve the external anal sphincter muscle and caudal rectal nerve. I will suggest a ‘novel’ technique that allows the surgeon full control of the perianal anatomy and thus preservation of all vital structures during complete anal sac resection. Video showing this technique in a clinical case will illustrate its potential usefulness in your practice. \n  \nSurgical management of brachycephalic syndrome\nThis session will discuss the management of upper airway obstruction in brachycephalic breeds. Emphasis will be placed on nasoplasty and soft palate resection. A novel technique for nasal planum resection will be discussed.  There is compelling evidence suggesting that not all everted laryngeal saccules need to be resected! Videotape will be used to illustrate surgical techniques. \n  \nLecture 4:   Surgical repair of diaphragmatic hernia\nThis session will discuss the three most common types of diaphragmatic hernia; acute traumatic\, chronic traumatic\, and congenital peritoneopericardial and how they can be repaired. Video of clinical cases will be used to illustrate techniques used to surgically repair each type of hernia. Management of chronic atelectatic lung lobes and the incidence of re-expansion pulmonary edema will be discussed. \n  \nLecture 5:   Feline subtotal colectomy\nSubtotal colectomy for the treatment of megacolon in cats is no longer considered a salvage procedure. This session is designed to describe\, in detail\, the authors’ preferred technique for subtotal colectomy. Video of a clinical case will be used to illustrate the authors’ tricks on how to make the technique easier to perform and more predictably successful. \n  \nFeline perineal urethrostomy – a novel approach\nFeline perineal urethrostomy has classically been approached with the patient placed in a perineal position. Although this positioning is awkward for the surgeon it has become the standard approach. This lecture will suggest taking another look at patient positioning. Placing the cat in dorsal recumbancy allows for a much more ‘ergonomic’ approach for the surgeon and enhances visualization of the regional anatomy. In addition\, this positioning allows access to the patients’ urinary bladder. Video of this novel approach will be used to illustrate the advantages of dorsal recumbancy positioning. \n\n\n\n\n\nSeminar Schedule:\nLecture 1: \n10:00am  Pacific\n1:00pm  Eastern \nLecture 2: \n11:00am  Pacific\n2:00pm  Eastern \nLecture 3: \nnoon  Pacific\n3:00pm  Eastern \nLecture 4: \n1:00pm  Pacific\n4:00pm  Eastern \nLecture 5: \n2:00pm  Pacific\n5:00pm  Eastern \nThere will be short breaks at the end of each lecture.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOWARD SEIM III D.V.M.\nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Surgeons\nProfessor of Surgery\nColorado State University \n\n\n\n\n\nCE Hours\n\nThis program has been submitted for 5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions\, which recognize AAVSB’s RACE approval; however\, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and /or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call IVS at 800-487-5650 for further information. \n\nRegister Now
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-6-9-20-common-soft-tissue-surgery-procedures-ivs/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200611T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
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SUMMARY:Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
DESCRIPTION:This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender\, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions\, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making\, and behavior modification in the shelter. \nEach session is 90 minutes\, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June\, beginning June 4th. \nThe topics are: \n\n\nAdvice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th \n\n\nIntake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective  – June 11th \n\n\nCanine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th \n\n\nBehavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th \n\n\nTuition for entire series: \n$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount. \n$55 non-members \nComplete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020\n\n\nWhen:\nAll Thursdays in June\n11am-12:30pm\n\n\nWhere:\nVIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS\n\n\nPresenter:\nKelley Bollen\, MS\, CABC\n\n\nContact:\nKathy Anderson\nKathy@CalAnimals.org\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE:  https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/virtual-seminar-thursdays-in-june-shelter-behavior-with-kelley-bollen-calanimals-open-to-non-members-also/2020-06-11/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200611T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200611T130000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/11/20 - Chirag Patel Discussing Animal Choice and Control as well as Positive Reinforcement Principles and Husbandry - Karen Pryor Academy
DESCRIPTION:LIVE FROM THE RANCH\nJoin Ken Ramirez\, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer\, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday\, June 11 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Chirag Patel to discuss animal choice and control and why Chirag considers that “husbandry is his dog sport.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Free Virtual Social Event! \n\nThursday\, June 11 • 12:00 pm (PT)\n\nJoin on ZoomPassword: 671920\n\nPrefer to save the link for later? https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82021534489 |  Password: 671920\n\nIf you can’t tune in live or if the participant limit is reached\, don’t worry! The episode will be available here after the broadcast concludes.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n▸Get Details Sent Directly to Your Inbox!
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-11-20-chirag-patel-discussing-animal-choice-and-control-as-well-as-positive-reinforcement-principles-and-husbandry-karen-pryor-academy/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200611T150000
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SUMMARY:Online Meeting - 6/11/20 - Best Friends COVID-19 Town Hall - Moving Beyond Bias with Care:  Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion in Animal Welfare - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:Best Friends COVID-19 Shelter Town Halls \nCOVID-19: Town Hall– \nMoving Beyond Bias with Care: Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion in Animal Welfare Town Hall- Join us for a discussion with animal welfare leader and president of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE)\, James Evans. Joined by Best Friends CEO Julie Castle\, James will talk about how the animal welfare movement got to where we are today and how we move forward. \nRegister: Thursday\, June 11 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time (3:00 PM Pacific Time) \nYou can find recordings of previous town halls and all associated resources here.
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-6-11-20-best-friends-covid-19-town-hall-best-friends/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200613T140000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/13/20 - Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit - SPA Workshop Session 1 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Shelter Playgroup Alliance is offering a series of 4 virtual events in the month of June.  Attendance is free but is limited to 500 people per session.  SPA invites shelter staff and volunteers to attend these sessions.  Each session is 10 AM to 2 PM Pacific.  Register in advance for each webinar. \nHere’s the breakdown of the days:\nDay 1 (June 13): Enrichment overview and how dog playgroups fit into a larger enrichment program\nDay 2 (June 14): Inter-canine communication\nDay 3 (June 20): Interdog play overview\nDay 4 (June 21): Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way \nSPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit\nWhen: Jun 13\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the first of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8RsF4ymlTWCqN7H1Cixmew \nSPA Workshop Session 2: Inter-canine communication\nWhen: Jun 14\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the second of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this second session we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whLWSE63QqaW-mvr_APRTQ \nSPA Workshop Session 3: Inter-dog play overview\nWhen: Jun 20\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the third of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this third session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PKACtFrdRBWSGNHwe7TaIw \nSPA Workshop Session 4: Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way\nWhen: Jun 21\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the fourth of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this fourth session we will discuss how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k5HCQYAxSY2SjZ93dkOLig \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nWebinar Speaker \nMara Velez (Executive Director @Shelter Playgroup Alliance) \nMara Velez\, MA\, CPDT-KA\, is the Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer.  Formerly a behavior and training consultant at Contra Costa Animal Services where she collaboratively designed\, developed\, and implemented behavior program structures\, including a robust volunteer training program\, revised behavior evaluation\, canine enrichment and playgroup guidelines.  Mara holds both a bachelors and master’s degree in psychology and completed all of the course work for a doctorate in education.
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-13-20-enrichment-program-development-how-playgroups-fit-spa-workshop-session-1-shelter-playgroup-alliance/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200614T140000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/14/20 - Inter-canine communication - SPA Workshop Session 2 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Shelter Playgroup Alliance is offering a series of 4 virtual events in the month of June.  Attendance is free but is limited to 500 people per session.  SPA invites shelter staff and volunteers to attend these sessions.  Each session is 10 AM to 2 PM Pacific.  Register in advance for each webinar. \nHere’s the breakdown of the days:\nDay 1 (June 13): Enrichment overview and how dog playgroups fit into a larger enrichment program\nDay 2 (June 14): Inter-canine communication\nDay 3 (June 20): Interdog play overview\nDay 4 (June 21): Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way \nSPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit\nWhen: Jun 13\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the first of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8RsF4ymlTWCqN7H1Cixmew \nSPA Workshop Session 2: Inter-canine communication\nWhen: Jun 14\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the second of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this second session we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whLWSE63QqaW-mvr_APRTQ \nSPA Workshop Session 3: Inter-dog play overview\nWhen: Jun 20\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the third of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this third session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PKACtFrdRBWSGNHwe7TaIw \nSPA Workshop Session 4: Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way\nWhen: Jun 21\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the fourth of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this fourth session we will discuss how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k5HCQYAxSY2SjZ93dkOLig \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nWebinar Speaker \nMara Velez (Executive Director @Shelter Playgroup Alliance) \nMara Velez\, MA\, CPDT-KA\, is the Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer.  Formerly a behavior and training consultant at Contra Costa Animal Services where she collaboratively designed\, developed\, and implemented behavior program structures\, including a robust volunteer training program\, revised behavior evaluation\, canine enrichment and playgroup guidelines.  Mara holds both a bachelors and master’s degree in psychology and completed all of the course work for a doctorate in education.
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-14-20-inter-canine-communication-spa-workshop-session-2-shelter-playgroup-alliance/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200617
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Begins 6/16/20 - 4 Week Online Course - Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning - IAABC
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning\n“That there could be a science of behavior\, of what we do\, of who we are?\nHow could you resist that?”\n– Donald M. Baer \n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nRegister\n\n\nCourse begins: June 16\, 2020\nInstructors: Dr. Erica Feuerbacher & JoAnna Platzer\, B.Sc.\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Course\nThis course will help you: \n\nThink scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.\nUnderstand and break training into component principles.\nUnderstand environmental events that maintain behavior.\nIncrease your ability to be humane and effective.\nUnderstand how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud our thinking and our work.\nConsider what we are describing when we say an animal is “confident\,” “creative\,” “a problem solver\,” and how we should approach those learners.\nSee the common principles at play in different animals & species.\nBecome a more effective and humane trainer by cutting through the jargon and directly assessing behavior.\n\nCourse Activities\, Objectives\, & Assessment\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. \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. \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. \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 (= total of four posts per week). Your questions and responses will be graded based on their thoughtfulness and completeness. \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. \nThe class operates on a one-week cycle. The typical week with deadlines is provided below. \n\n\n\nDay\nAssignment\n\n\nSunday\nStart of week. Post two questions/comments to discussion forum based on prior week’s material by 11:55 pm.\n\n\nWednesday\nPost responses to two questions/comments on discussion board by 11:55 pm.\n\n\nSaturday\nComplete assignments for current week.\n\n\n\nClass Schedule\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. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends. \nCourse Completion/CEU Requirements\nAuditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System. \nFull Students must carry out the reading assignments listed in the syllabus before class (first class not included)\, complete all assignments\, check email and visit the learning site regularly (at least once a day) to check in on the discussion group. Students should expect to spend an average of 4-5 hours per week on course material and viewing\, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials. \nRegistration Information\n\n\n\n\nAuditor\nFull Student\n\n\nCEUs\n6 (CCPDT\, IAABC\, KPA)\n8 (CCPDT\, IAABC\, KPA)\n\n\nIAABC & KPA Member Cost\n$129*\n$199*\n\n\nNon-Member Cost\n$159\n$259\n\n\n\n*IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code\n*KPA Members – contact KPA for the discount code \nOnline Course Cancellation Policy\n\nFull refunds available more than 30 days before program start.\n50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.\nNo refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.\n\nAbout the Instructors\n \nErica Feuerbacher\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, CPDT-KA is an Assistant Professor of Anthrozoology at Carroll College in Helena\, MT\, where she leads the canine program in which students train foster dogs during the academic year. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Florida under the advisorship of Dr. Clive Wynne in the UF Canine Cognition and Behavior Lab (now part of the Canine Science Collaboratory) and her Masters in Behavior Analysis in the Organization for Reinforcement Contingencies under the advisorship of Dr. Jesus Rosales-Ruiz. \nShe has published a variety of scientific articles of her research on learning theory and the dog-human relationship. She has taught Principles of Behavior Analysis\, Behaviorism in Contemporary Society\, Learning and Cognition\, Basic and Advanced Canine Training\, Research Methods\, and General Psychology at the college level. She has earned several awards for her behavior analytic research and her dedication to the theoretical foundations of behavior analysis. Her research interests center on dog-human social interactions\, canine welfare\, and enhancing humane\, effective training techniques. \n  \n  \n \nJoAnna Platzer\, B.Sc.\, CPDT-KA\, is a Doctoral Candidate in the Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare lab at Virginia Tech under Dr. Erica Feuerbacher. She attended the University of Florida where she majored in Zoology with an emphasis on animal behavior. After graduation\, she participated in research on site fidelity of Mockingbirds with the University of Florida\, social behavior of Fairy-wrens with Cornell University\, and comparative cognition of canines with Yale University. She has worked as a professional dog trainer and has experience in zoos and conservancies\, where she was involved in training exotic animal species for enrichment and low-stress husbandry. Her current research focuses on the impact of fostering programs on shelter dog welfare\, reinforcer efficacy of different types of grain for horses\, and behavioral synchronization between dogs and their owners. \nIf you have questions\, email us at courses@iaabc.org.
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-begins-6-16-20-4-week-online-course-fundamentals-of-animal-behavior-and-learning-iaabc/
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
CREATED:20200612T224328Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/17/20 - Ask An Expert:  Confronting COVID-19 Myths - Trupanion
DESCRIPTION:In times of stress and uncertainty\, we rely on our pets more than ever—and you can rely on Trupanion to help keep them happy and healthy. We know the news changes fast\, so we’re here to answer your questions about COVID-19 and pets with this ongoing series. \nJoin us on June 17\, 2020 at 4pm PT for the latest update on Facebook Live\, where we’ll debunk myths related to COVID-19 and pets. \nTrupanion’s Chief Veterinary Officer\, Dr. Steve Weinrauch\, BVMS\, MRCVS will be joined by Chris Woods\, MD\, MPH\, FIDSA\, Scott Weese DVM\, DVSc\, DipACVIM\, and Michael Lappin\, DVM\, Ph.D\, DACVIM. \nTune in on June 17 to hear: \n• An update on recent news articles about COVID-19 and pets\n• Myths and facts about COVID-19 in humans and pets\n• Answers to your questions about COVID-19 and pets\n• And more! \nAdd your questions to the discussion to tell our veterinary and medical professionals what you want to know. You can also ask live. Hope to see you there!More about the COVID Council for Animal Health:The Council is a collaborative effort between experts in the animal health community to provide guidance and information around COVID-19 and pets. \nTo date\, the COVID Council has included representatives from organizations such as The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA)\, the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA)\, Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida\, Trupanion\, MightyVet\, and Not One More Vet. \nLearn more about the COVID Council for Animal Health in Trupanion’s recent press releases. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-17-20-ask-an-expert-confronting-covid-19-myths-trupanion/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
CREATED:20200518T183235Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
DESCRIPTION:This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender\, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions\, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making\, and behavior modification in the shelter. \nEach session is 90 minutes\, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June\, beginning June 4th. \nThe topics are: \n\n\nAdvice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th \n\n\nIntake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective  – June 11th \n\n\nCanine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th \n\n\nBehavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th \n\n\nTuition for entire series: \n$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount. \n$55 non-members \nComplete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020\n\n\nWhen:\nAll Thursdays in June\n11am-12:30pm\n\n\nWhere:\nVIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS\n\n\nPresenter:\nKelley Bollen\, MS\, CABC\n\n\nContact:\nKathy Anderson\nKathy@CalAnimals.org\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE:  https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/virtual-seminar-thursdays-in-june-shelter-behavior-with-kelley-bollen-calanimals-open-to-non-members-also/2020-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
CREATED:20200616T015920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T030420Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/18/20 - Live From the Ranch - Ken Ramirez with Hannah Branigan - Animal Training and the Importance of Mentorships - Karen Pryor Academy
DESCRIPTION:LIVE FROM THE RANCH\n\nJoin Ken Ramirez\, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer\, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday\, June 18 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Hannah Branigan and will weigh in on trending topics in the training community\, explore the importance of mentorships\, and discuss strategies to build energy and engagement in online classes. \nKen Ramirez \n\n\nKen is the EVP and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training\, co-leading the company with Aaron Clayton. Ken oversees the vision for\, and development of\, training education programs. You will usually find Ken teaching at a ClickerExpo conference\, leading a course at the Karen Pryor National Training Center (The Ranch)\, or teaching one of the Karen Pryor Academy courses. \nA 40+ year veteran of animal care and training\, Ken is a biologist and behaviorist who has supervised the development care and training of more than 40\,000 species. He has worked with organizations across the globe to improve animal training\, program effectiveness\, and animal health and welfare. Ken’s diverse body of contributions includes designing and implementing conservation projects for elephant protection and spearheading projects to train everything from komodo dragons to butterflies. Ken’s extensive canine work includes working with trainers\, organizations\, and federal and state agencies on training procedures for topics including aggression\, search-and-rescue\, and scent detection. \nKen has written/edited two successful books\, taught at a major university\, hosted two successful seasons of the television series Talk to the Animals\, and was EVP of animal care and training at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. When he’s not doing cool stuff with animals and people\, you might find Ken at a NY theater or at any movie screening. \nHannah Brannigan \nHannah Branigan has been training dogs and teaching people for more than 12 years. In addition to being a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)\, she is a faculty member for KPA\, a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)\, and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT). Hannah is also a popular speaker and teaches workshops all over the country. As the owner of Wonderpups\, LLC\, Hannah is committed to training both dogs and people with positive reinforcement methods. \nHannah has titled her dogs in conformation\, obedience\, schutzhund\, agility\, and rally. Her dogs have multiple class wins\, both AKC and UKC High in Trial awards\, and scores that qualify for several Front & Finish Awards of Excellence (FFX). \nLearn more about Hannah on her website\, on Facebook\, on Instagram\, on YouTube\, or on Twitter. \nPrefer to save the link for later? https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81736380625?|  Password: 982499\n\n\nIf you can’t tune in live or if the participant limit is reached\, don’t worry! The episode will be available here after the broadcast concludes. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#hannah
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-18-20-live-from-the-ranch-ken-ramirez-with-hannah-branigan-animal-training-and-the-importance-of-mentorships-karen-pryor-academy/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
CREATED:20200616T005734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T003842Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - Fridays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
DESCRIPTION:The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. \nYou’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy\, as well as other industry leaders\, but\, more importantly\, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier. \nClick this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I \nWEBSITE LINK:  Facebook Page With Info – Click Here
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-19-20-maddies-instructor-summit-ampa/2020-06-19/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
CREATED:20200603T001739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T001739Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/20/20 - Inter-Dog Play Overview - SPA Workshop Session 3 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Shelter Playgroup Alliance is offering a series of 4 virtual events in the month of June.  Attendance is free but is limited to 500 people per session.  SPA invites shelter staff and volunteers to attend these sessions.  Each session is 10 AM to 2 PM Pacific.  Register in advance for each webinar. \nHere’s the breakdown of the days:\nDay 1 (June 13): Enrichment overview and how dog playgroups fit into a larger enrichment program\nDay 2 (June 14): Inter-canine communication\nDay 3 (June 20): Interdog play overview\nDay 4 (June 21): Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way \nSPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit\nWhen: Jun 13\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the first of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8RsF4ymlTWCqN7H1Cixmew \nSPA Workshop Session 2: Inter-canine communication\nWhen: Jun 14\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the second of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this second session we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whLWSE63QqaW-mvr_APRTQ \nSPA Workshop Session 3: Inter-dog play overview\nWhen: Jun 20\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the third of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this third session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PKACtFrdRBWSGNHwe7TaIw \nSPA Workshop Session 4: Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way\nWhen: Jun 21\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the fourth of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this fourth session we will discuss how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k5HCQYAxSY2SjZ93dkOLig \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nWebinar Speaker \nMara Velez (Executive Director @Shelter Playgroup Alliance) \nMara Velez\, MA\, CPDT-KA\, is the Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer.  Formerly a behavior and training consultant at Contra Costa Animal Services where she collaboratively designed\, developed\, and implemented behavior program structures\, including a robust volunteer training program\, revised behavior evaluation\, canine enrichment and playgroup guidelines.  Mara holds both a bachelors and master’s degree in psychology and completed all of the course work for a doctorate in education.
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-20-20-inter-dog-play-overview-spa-workshop-session-3-shelter-playgroup-alliance/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/21/20 - Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA (least intrusive\, minimally aversive) way - SPA Workshop Session 4 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Shelter Playgroup Alliance is offering a series of 4 virtual events in the month of June.  Attendance is free but is limited to 500 people per session.  SPA invites shelter staff and volunteers to attend these sessions.  Each session is 10 AM to 2 PM Pacific.  Register in advance for each webinar. \nHere’s the breakdown of the days:\nDay 1 (June 13): Enrichment overview and how dog playgroups fit into a larger enrichment program\nDay 2 (June 14): Inter-canine communication\nDay 3 (June 20): Interdog play overview\nDay 4 (June 21): Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way \nSPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit\nWhen: Jun 13\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the first of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8RsF4ymlTWCqN7H1Cixmew \nSPA Workshop Session 2: Inter-canine communication\nWhen: Jun 14\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the second of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this second session we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whLWSE63QqaW-mvr_APRTQ \nSPA Workshop Session 3: Inter-dog play overview\nWhen: Jun 20\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the third of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this third session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PKACtFrdRBWSGNHwe7TaIw \nSPA Workshop Session 4: Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way\nWhen: Jun 21\, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nDescription: This is the fourth of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this fourth session we will discuss how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard.\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k5HCQYAxSY2SjZ93dkOLig \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. \nWebinar Speaker \nMara Velez (Executive Director @Shelter Playgroup Alliance) \nMara Velez\, MA\, CPDT-KA\, is the Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer.  Formerly a behavior and training consultant at Contra Costa Animal Services where she collaboratively designed\, developed\, and implemented behavior program structures\, including a robust volunteer training program\, revised behavior evaluation\, canine enrichment and playgroup guidelines.  Mara holds both a bachelors and master’s degree in psychology and completed all of the course work for a doctorate in education.
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-21-20-managing-inter-dog-play-the-lima-least-intrusive-minimally-aversive-way-spa-workshop-session-4-shelter-playgroup-alliance/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200623T100000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
CREATED:20200620T001509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200620T005650Z
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SUMMARY:VIN Rounds - 6/23/20 - Management of Respiratory Disease - Scott Weese\, DVM - VIN
DESCRIPTION:In this rounds… \n\nCIRDC\, pneumonia and feline URTD\nCase based discussion\nPractical tips for students and new graduates\n\nAbout the session \n\nRegister for this session here.
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/vin-rounds-6-23-20-management-of-respiratory-disease-scott-weese-dvm-vin/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
CREATED:20200619T232839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200619T232839Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/25/20 - Pet Tutor Remote Reinforcement for Animal Training - Pet Tutor
DESCRIPTION:BEGIN 12:00 NOON EST to 5 PM EST (Pacific Time 9 AM to 2 PM) \n  \n12:00 – 12:50 Overview: Why Pet Tutor? Applications and Unique Features \n… reliable and flexible training features (no jamming\, silent operation\, battery & wall power\, wide range of mounting options\, dishwasher safe!) \n… training and behavior applications \n… short Q&A session \n… much\, much more! \n  \n10 minute break \n  \n1:00 – 1:50 Cooperative Care – Training for Grooming and Vet Care\, Deborah Jones\, Ph.D. \n… learn how you can use Pet Tutor for grooming and vet care \n… special guest: Deborah Jones and her new book Cooperative Care: Seven Steps to Stress-Free Husbandry \n… short Q&A session \n  \n10 minute break \n  \n2:00 – 2:50 Crate Training and Enrichment Games \n… new versatile crate mount: travel crates\, cargo crates\, wire crates\, you name it! \n… tips and tricks for crate training \n… games and enrichment activities: snuffle mats\, wobblers\, etc. \n… short Q&A session \n  \n3:00 – 3:50 Dog Sport\, Susan Garrett \n… special guest: Susan Garrett\, Pet Tutor in dog sport \n  \n10 minute break \n  \n4:00 – 5:00 Leveraging Pet Tutor and KLIMB Together\, Jamie Popper Blue-9 \n… special guest: Jamie Popper\, all about the KLIMB Table and Pet Tutor \n… off switch training \n… grooming and start button behaviors \n… doorbell behavior with visitors coming in the door \n  \nEND 5:00 PM EST \n  \n*Subject to change slightly\, check back on the morning of June 25th for the FINAL schedule. \n**All event scheduled times are in Eastern Standard Time \nFACEBOOK EVENT LINK:  Click Here \nMEETING ZOOM LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89452232302
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-25-20-pet-tutor-remote-reinforcement-for-animal-training-pet-tutor/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
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SUMMARY:Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
DESCRIPTION:This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender\, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions\, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making\, and behavior modification in the shelter. \nEach session is 90 minutes\, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June\, beginning June 4th. \nThe topics are: \n\n\nAdvice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th \n\n\nIntake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective  – June 11th \n\n\nCanine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th \n\n\nBehavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th \n\n\nTuition for entire series: \n$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount. \n$55 non-members \nComplete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020\n\n\nWhen:\nAll Thursdays in June\n11am-12:30pm\n\n\nWhere:\nVIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS\n\n\nPresenter:\nKelley Bollen\, MS\, CABC\n\n\nContact:\nKathy Anderson\nKathy@CalAnimals.org\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE:  https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/virtual-seminar-thursdays-in-june-shelter-behavior-with-kelley-bollen-calanimals-open-to-non-members-also/2020-06-25/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
CREATED:20200623T000209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T000209Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/25/20 - Foster Party Celebration - PetCo Foundation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nImmediately following the Foster Party\, stay tuned for the premiere of Shelter Me TV’s newest episode about fostering during the Covid-19 pandemic. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-25-20-foster-party-celebration-petco-foundation/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
CREATED:20200623T001131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200623T001131Z
UID:10000553-1593097200-1593100800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 6/25/20 - Best Friends 2019 National Dataset - Town Hall - Best Friends
DESCRIPTION:Best Friends 2019 National Dataset- Join us for a deep dive into our brand-new national dataset to learn about our collective lifesaving progress towards No-Kill 2025. \nRegister: Thursday\, June 25 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time \nModerator:      \nBrent Toellner\, Senior Director of National Programs \nPanelists: \nVicki Kilmer\, Director of Business Intelligence and Strategy\nTeresa Salamone\, Senior Manager of Business Intelligence and Strategy \nWEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/covid-19/upcoming-virtual-events
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-25-20-best-friends-2019-national-dataset-town-hall-best-friends/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
CREATED:20200624T010156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200624T010156Z
UID:10000564-1593108000-1593111600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Live Q&A - 6/25/20 - Cyberbullying - Viticus Group Animal Health
DESCRIPTION:Hi\, join us this Thursday night for a Facebook Live Q&A on an issue that continues to be a sore spot for many veterinary professionals: cyberbullying. 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. \nAs a veterinary professional\, how do you deal with an attack against your character by email\, social media\, or negative online review? Our panel will share with us their thoughts on how to protect our practices\, our team members\, and our own mental health. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion hosted by Dr. Natalie Marks\, 6/25 at 9p EST (6p PST) \nLike us on Facebook now to get notified when our live panel discussion starts. \nFACEBOOK PAGE LINK:  https://www.facebook.com/ViticusGroupAnimalHealth
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/live-qa-6-25-20-cyberbullying-viticus-group-animal-health/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
CREATED:20200616T005734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T185849Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - Fridays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
DESCRIPTION:The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. \nYou’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy\, as well as other industry leaders\, but\, more importantly\, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier. \nClick this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I \nWEBSITE LINK:  Facebook Page With Info – Click Here
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-19-20-maddies-instructor-summit-ampa-2020-08-28/2020-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
CREATED:20200616T005734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200818T003842Z
UID:10000504-1593176400-1593180000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - Fridays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
DESCRIPTION:The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. \nYou’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy\, as well as other industry leaders\, but\, more importantly\, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier. \nClick this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I \nWEBSITE LINK:  Facebook Page With Info – Click Here
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-19-20-maddies-instructor-summit-ampa/2020-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200626T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093641
CREATED:20200616T005734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T190212Z
UID:10000128-1593176400-1593180000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - Wednesdays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
DESCRIPTION:The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. \nYou’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy\, as well as other industry leaders\, but\, more importantly\, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier. \nClick this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I \nWEBSITE LINK:  Facebook Page With Info – Click Here
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-19-20-maddies-instructor-summit-ampa-2020-08-28-2020-09-30-2020-10-02/2020-06-26/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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