Shelter Learniverse

Online Event - 5/13/20 - Ask a Veterinarian: Tips for Safely Welcoming a New Pet - Trupanion and the COVID Council
2020-05-13 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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.
Join us on May 13, 2020 at 4pm PT for the latest update on Facebook Live, where we’ll cover all things related to COVID-19 and pets.
Trupanion’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Steve Weinrauch, BVMS, MRCVS, Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DABVP, Sally Foote, DVM, CABC-IAABC, and Carrie Jurney, DVM, DACVIM, CCFP will answer your questions and provide best practices around helping your pets thrive during this challenging time.
Tune in on May 13 to hear:
• A recap on the science behind COVID-19 and pets
• An update on recent news articles about COVID-19 and pets
• How to bring home and socialize a new pet while social distancing
• And more!
Add your questions to the discussion to tell our veterinarians what you want to know. 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. To 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. Learn more about the COVID Council for Animal Health in Trupanion’s recent press releases. (https://investors.trupanion.com/news-and-events/press-releases/default.aspx)
LINK TO MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/ask-a-veterinarian-tips-for-sa/525137748367529/?ti=icl
REGISTER ON EVENT BRITE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ask-a-veterinarian-tips-for-safely-welcoming-a-new-pet-tickets-104576136038?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR1kra1gboHgSLZSbYUjS1qnR2zEDZLjG78An2zQtpdRsYlRu9ht0RFsuLM

Online Event - 5/17/20 - Behavior: Did my pet always do that? The downside of being with your pets all the time - IVS
2020-05-17 10:00 - 15:00
Great topics for shelter professionals, pet owners, foster parents and adopters – 5 Lectures in a 5 hour block – Lecture 1 – Was my dog always this snarky?, Lecture 2 – Bark, bark, bark how can I get any work done?, Lecture 3 – How do I prepare my dog for my return to work?, Lecture 4 – Why are my cats fighting and urine marking?, Lecture 5 – Update on medications in behavioral medicine. – There is a fee for this series – see website.
Dr Horwitz is a frequent lecturer on behavioral topics for veterinarians and pet owners in North America and abroad, and is often featured on television and radio.
Deb is a behavioral consultant for the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), and has authored and edited several books and book chapters, including Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Behavior, which she co-authored with fellow veterinary behaviorist, Jacqui Neilson, DVM, DACVB. She is the sole author of the second edition. Her other works include the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Behavioural Medicine and LifeLearn’s behavior client handouts. Deb is also the lead editor of Decoding Your Dog, a book for pet owners authored by diplomates of the ACVB.
Dr. Horwitz served as president of the ACVB from 2006 to 2008. She received the Veterinarian of the Year award from Ceva Animal Health during the Purina Pro Plan Show Dogs of the Year Awards in 2012, and was named Small Animal Speaker of the Year by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) in 2012 and 2014.
Lecture 1: Was my dog always this snarky?
Perhaps your dog is annoyed at being bothered all the time and now is responding aggressively toward you when you interact. In this lesson we will discuss how and why dogs may show displeasure and aggression when we interact with them all day long.
Lecture 2: Bark, bark, bark how can I get any work done?
Unbeknownst to you your dog spends all day looking out the window and barking! And the pulling on leash! How to help owners get better control of their dogs’ behavior.
Lecture 3: How do I prepare my dog for my return to work?
Now that the two of you have been home all the time together parting may be problematic. We will discuss separation anxiety and how some simple tasks may help prepare your dog for your return to the office.
Lecture 4: Why are my cats fighting and urine marking?
Not only is your routine disrupted, so is your cats. Find out how to help cat owners keep things on an even keel.
Lecture 5: Update on medications in behavioral medicine
In some cases medication, diet and nutraceuticals may be needed to keep households functioning at their best.
LINK TO WEBSITE: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/select-behavior-topics-for-our-current-situation/

Q&A - 5/19/20 - COVID-19 and Testing for Animals and Humans - Viticus Group - Animal Health
2020-05-19 18:00 - 19:00
Join Viticus Group – Animal Health for a live Q&A session addressing the latest information on COVID-19 testing in both humans and animals. The experts will cover best practices for when we should be testing, what indicators need to be met for a test, and what information has been uncovered through testing animals in practice.
Handling COVID-19 in the workplace is also a challenge faced by healthcare professionals. Gain a clear understanding of how we should handle situations where a team member has symptoms and how we should be handling social distancing within our practice as states start to reopen.
Q&A LINK ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ViticusGroupAnimalHealth

Webinar - 5/26/20 - Dog Traning Online in Real Time: A Demonstration - Fear Free
2020-05-26 17:00 - 18:00
You learned the logistics of online training in our last webinar, but what does it LOOK like? Fear Free Certified trainer Laura Ryder has kindly offered to show us by teaching a mock group class via Zoom. You will see real dogs and handlers with varying skill levels and, as always with live animal demos, there are bound to be some unexpected moments! Watch as Laura conducts a group class via Zoom and get inspired to try one on your own.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k9gC36AWQ5OpjRqy4_zFeQ

Online Adoption Event - 5/27/20 to 5/31/20 - Find Love Online: Best Friends Virtual Super Adoption
2020-05-27 - 2020-05-31
Join the Best Friends Network and our Lifesaving Centers for a virtual super adoption on May 27-31, 2020! The first of its kind, this national virtual event will gather adoptable animals from around the country into a central “venue” where adopters can browse, meet, and complete the check-out process in one sitting. The only thing that Network partners have to do is physically delivery or facilitate the pet’s pick up. Please register below to take part in this special event.
New network partners must apply to join the network and register by Monday, May 18, 2020. Current network partners must register by Wednesday, May 20, 2020.
We have partnered with Adopets to be our venue for the virtual event. This adoption platform provides a complete system for online applications, approval management, contract signing, and payment. Partners that choose to promote their animals on the platform for the virtual super adoption will receive a free lifetime account. Please indicate below if you would like to receive more information about Adopets. If you choose not to use Adopets, you will be able to use any website URL that currently hosts your adoptable animals (e.g., page on your website, petfinder.com, adoptapet.com, etc.)
Have more questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions section for more information.
Want to learn more about Adopets? Check out this 2-minute video for an overview of the platform. With Adopets, you’ll have automatic integration with some shelter software, be able to remotely engage adopters, make more informed decisions with automated reports, and adopt more pets faster.
LINK TO 2 MINUTE VIDEO ON ADOPETS

Webinar - 5/28/20 - Patricia McConnell - Exploring Dog Behavior During These Unusual Times - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-05-28 12:00 - 13:00
LIVE FROM THE RANCH
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, May 28 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Dr. Patricia McConnell and will dive deeper into the dog’s love of sniffing, explore both ours and our dog’s brains during these unusual times, and discuss a variety of topics covered in her books.

WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/

Webinar - 5/28/20 - WorkPlace Wellness - Viticus - Animal Health
2020-05-28 18:00 - 19:00
Personal and workplace wellness has been a special focus in the veterinary community recently, but now it’s more important than ever. To help combat the unique challenges of the times, Viticus Group welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Strand, Marie Bucko, and Dr. Jennifer Brandt to provide their advice and expertise in the realm of workplace wellness.
In this Facebook Live Q&A event, they discuss how veterinary professionals can handle stress inside and outside of the practice, signs to watch for among co-workers, and resources that both veterinary students and working professionals can turn to as we face the uncertainties ahead of us.
Hi, tune in 5/28/20 at 6p PST for key wellness tips and to ask your stress-management questions!
FACEBOOK PAGE LINK: Viticus-Animal Health

Online Course - 5/30/20 - Anesthesia and Analgesia Part 2 - IVS
2020-05-30 10:00 - 15:00
This all new seminar has been designed to provide you with practical information on the current thoughts on anesthesia along with pain management in your practice. The combination of two Anesthesiologist/pain management specialists will provide a unique approach to the patient management. Dr’s Grubb and Robertson will discuss their approach to management of patients requiring anesthesia along with their assessment and management of pain in practice today and also anesthesia and analgesia for emergency/critical care patients.
Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Associate Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management
Washington State University

Sheilah Robertson BVMS, (Hons), Ph.D.
DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), MRCVS.
Senior Medical Director, Lap of Love
Gainseville, FL

Seminar Schedule:

Lecture 1:
10:00am Pacific
1:00pm Eastern
Lecture 2:
11:00am Pacific
2:00pm Eastern
Lecture 3:
noon Pacific
3:00pm Eastern
Lecture 4:
1:00pm Pacific
4:00pm Eastern
Lecture 5:
2:00pm Pacific
5:00pm Eastern
There will be short breaks at the end of each lecture.

Seminar Topics:

Lecture 1:
Being Agile in the Face of Drug Shortages
Lecture 2:
Local Blocks for Everyone on the Team
No sports? Train your own team to tackle (pain) by blocking the offensive (painful) line
Lecture 3:
Anesthesia Accidents – How to Prevent Them
Lecture 4:
Emergency & Critical Care Patients: Special Anesthesia/Analgesia Needs
Lecture 5:
Anesthesia & Analgesia Myths & Misconceptions: Top 10
Register Now
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/anesthesia-analgesia-part-2/

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-06-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2020-06-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2020-06-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2020-06-25 11:00 - 12:30
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.
Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

Advice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

Tuition for entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.
$55 non-members
Complete 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.

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

When:
All Thursdays in June
11am-12:30pm

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

REGISTER HERE: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune

Online Meeting - 6/4/20 - COVID-19 Shelter Town Hall - Transport Programs - Best Friends
2020-06-04 15:00 - 16:00
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.
Moderator:
Bethany Heins, Director of Operations and Strategic Projects, Best Friends Animal Society
Panelists:
Whitney Bliton, Lifesaving Programs Manager, Best Friends Animal Society
Azure Davis, Executive Director, Ruff Start Rescue
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/covid-19/upcoming-virtual-events
REGISTRATION LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7321170048841586959?source=Web

Online Adoption Event - 6/5/20 to 6/7/20 - ASPCA National Adoption Weekend: #AdoptFromHome and Help More Animals
2020-06-05 - 2020-06-07
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!

Benefits of Joining
Resources sent to your inbox, including:

Step-by-step guidance for conducting successful social media adoption events and facilitating virtual adoptions
Customizable social media overlays
No-contact adoptions best practices
Easy Adoption Ambassador training for foster families

National exposure to potential adopters, including:

Inclusion on our #AdoptFromHome Map, where prospective adopters can search for shelters and rescues near them
Added exposure on social media when you use the hashtag #AdoptFromHome in your posts
Opportunity for national and local news coverage

Hurry! Registration closes Thursday, May 21 at 5 p.m. ET!
WEBSITE LINK TO REGISTER

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
2020-06-09
Stress and the Animal in Front of You: The Impact of Stress on Behavior

Date
Register

Course Begins: June 9th, 2020
Weekly online meetings begin: June 16th at 7pm Eastern
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
Register Now

Auditors may learn from other students but will not receive instructor feedback. Auditors do not attend online meetings and meetings are not recorded.

About the Course
This 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.
This course will help you:

Define and recognize indicators of stress
Identify and distinguish between the different types of stress
Appreciate the impact of stress on the brain and behavior over the course of an animal’s life
Describe the basic physiology of stress
Apply what you learn to your own training and behavior cases

Class Schedule
This 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.
Course Completion/CEU Requirements
To successfully complete this course:
Auditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System.
Full 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.
Students 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.
Registration Information

Auditor
Full Student

CEUs
4 (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA)
8 (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA)

IAABC & KPA Member Cost
$139*
$219*

Non-Member Cost
$169
$269

*IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code
*KPA Members – contact KPA for the discount code
Online Course Cancellation Policy

Full refunds available more than 30 days before program start.
50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.
No refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.

About the Instructor

Kristina 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.
In 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.
Before 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.
If you have questions, email us at courses@iaabc.org.

Online Course - 6/9/20 - Common Soft Tissue Surgery Procedures - IVS
2020-06-09 10:00 - 15:00
Seminar Topics:

Lecture 1: Intestinal anastomosis – tips to make it easier
When 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.

Lecture 2: Surgical management of canine cystic and urethral calculi
A ‘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.

Lecture 3: Anal sacculectomy: a novel approach
Anal 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.

Surgical management of brachycephalic syndrome
This 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.

Lecture 4: Surgical repair of diaphragmatic hernia
This 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.

Lecture 5: Feline subtotal colectomy
Subtotal 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.

Feline perineal urethrostomy – a novel approach
Feline 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.

Seminar Schedule:
Lecture 1:
10:00am Pacific
1:00pm Eastern
Lecture 2:
11:00am Pacific
2:00pm Eastern
Lecture 3:
noon Pacific
3:00pm Eastern
Lecture 4:
1:00pm Pacific
4:00pm Eastern
Lecture 5:
2:00pm Pacific
5:00pm Eastern
There will be short breaks at the end of each lecture.

HOWARD SEIM III D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University

CE Hours

This 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.

Register Now

Online Event - 6/11/20 - Chirag Patel Discussing Animal Choice and Control as well as Positive Reinforcement Principles and Husbandry - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-06-11 12:00 - 13:00
LIVE FROM THE RANCH
Join 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.”

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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
2020-06-11 15:00 - 16:00
Best Friends COVID-19 Shelter Town Halls
COVID-19: Town Hall–
Moving 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.
Register: Thursday, June 11 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time (3:00 PM Pacific Time)
You can find recordings of previous town halls and all associated resources here.

Online Event - 6/13/20 - Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit - SPA Workshop Session 1 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-06-13 10:00 - 14:00
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.
Here’s the breakdown of the days:
Day 1 (June 13): Enrichment overview and how dog playgroups fit into a larger enrichment program
Day 2 (June 14): Inter-canine communication
Day 3 (June 20): Interdog play overview
Day 4 (June 21): Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way
SPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit
When: Jun 13, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: 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.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8RsF4ymlTWCqN7H1Cixmew
SPA Workshop Session 2: Inter-canine communication
When: Jun 14, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: 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.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whLWSE63QqaW-mvr_APRTQ
SPA Workshop Session 3: Inter-dog play overview
When: Jun 20, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: 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.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PKACtFrdRBWSGNHwe7TaIw
SPA Workshop Session 4: Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way
When: Jun 21, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: 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.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k5HCQYAxSY2SjZ93dkOLig
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Webinar Speaker
Mara Velez (Executive Director @Shelter Playgroup Alliance)
Mara 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.

Online Event - 6/14/20 - Inter-canine communication - SPA Workshop Session 2 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-06-14 10:00 - 14:00

Online Course - Begins 6/16/20 - 4 Week Online Course - Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning - IAABC
2020-06-16
Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning
“That there could be a science of behavior, of what we do, of who we are?
How could you resist that?”
– Donald M. Baer

Date
Register

Course begins: June 16, 2020
Instructors: Dr. Erica Feuerbacher & JoAnna Platzer, B.Sc.
Register Now

About the Course
This course will help you:

Think scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.
Understand and break training into component principles.
Understand environmental events that maintain behavior.
Increase your ability to be humane and effective.
Understand how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud our thinking and our work.
Consider what we are describing when we say an animal is “confident,” “creative,” “a problem solver,” and how we should approach those learners.
See the common principles at play in different animals & species.
Become a more effective and humane trainer by cutting through the jargon and directly assessing behavior.

Course Activities, Objectives, & Assessment
Online 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.
Online 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.
Online 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.
Online 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.
Final 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.
The class operates on a one-week cycle. The typical week with deadlines is provided below.

Day
Assignment

Sunday
Start of week. Post two questions/comments to discussion forum based on prior week’s material by 11:55 pm.

Wednesday
Post responses to two questions/comments on discussion board by 11:55 pm.

Saturday
Complete assignments for current week.

Class Schedule
This 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.
Course Completion/CEU Requirements
Auditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System.
Full 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.
Registration Information

Auditor
Full Student

CEUs
6 (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA)
8 (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA)

IAABC & KPA Member Cost
$129*
$199*

Non-Member Cost
$159
$259

*IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code
*KPA Members – contact KPA for the discount code
Online Course Cancellation Policy

Full refunds available more than 30 days before program start.
50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.
No refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.

About the Instructors

Erica 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.
She 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.

JoAnna 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.
If you have questions, email us at courses@iaabc.org.

Online Event - 6/17/20 - Ask An Expert: Confronting COVID-19 Myths - Trupanion
2020-06-17 16:00 - 17:00
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.
Join 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.
Trupanion’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.
Tune in on June 17 to hear:
• An update on recent news articles about COVID-19 and pets
• Myths and facts about COVID-19 in humans and pets
• Answers to your questions about COVID-19 and pets
• And more!
Add 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.
To 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.
Learn more about the COVID Council for Animal Health in Trupanion’s recent press releases.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Online Event - 6/18/20 - Live From the Ranch - Ken Ramirez with Hannah Branigan - Animal Training and the Importance of Mentorships - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-06-18 12:00 - 13:00
LIVE FROM THE RANCH

Join 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.
Ken Ramirez

Ken 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.
A 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.
Ken 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.
Hannah Brannigan
Hannah 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.
Hannah 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).
Learn more about Hannah on her website, on Facebook, on Instagram, on YouTube, or on Twitter.
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If 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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#hannah

Online Event - Fridays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-06-19 13:00 - 14:00
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.
You’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.
Click this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I
WEBSITE LINK: Facebook Page With Info – Click Here

Online Event - 6/20/20 - Inter-Dog Play Overview - SPA Workshop Session 3 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-06-20 10:00 - 14:00

Online Event - 6/21/20 - Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) way - SPA Workshop Session 4 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-06-21 10:00 - 14:00

VIN Rounds - 6/23/20 - Management of Respiratory Disease - Scott Weese, DVM - VIN
2020-06-23 09:00 - 10:00
In this rounds…

CIRDC, pneumonia and feline URTD
Case based discussion
Practical tips for students and new graduates

About the session

Register for this session here.

Online Event - 6/25/20 - Pet Tutor Remote Reinforcement for Animal Training - Pet Tutor
2020-06-25 09:00 - 14:00
BEGIN 12:00 NOON EST to 5 PM EST (Pacific Time 9 AM to 2 PM)

12:00 – 12:50 Overview: Why Pet Tutor? Applications and Unique Features
… reliable and flexible training features (no jamming, silent operation, battery & wall power, wide range of mounting options, dishwasher safe!)
… training and behavior applications
… short Q&A session
… much, much more!

10 minute break

1:00 – 1:50 Cooperative Care – Training for Grooming and Vet Care, Deborah Jones, Ph.D.
… learn how you can use Pet Tutor for grooming and vet care
… special guest: Deborah Jones and her new book Cooperative Care: Seven Steps to Stress-Free Husbandry
… short Q&A session

10 minute break

2:00 – 2:50 Crate Training and Enrichment Games
… new versatile crate mount: travel crates, cargo crates, wire crates, you name it!
… tips and tricks for crate training
… games and enrichment activities: snuffle mats, wobblers, etc.
… short Q&A session

3:00 – 3:50 Dog Sport, Susan Garrett
… special guest: Susan Garrett, Pet Tutor in dog sport

10 minute break

4:00 – 5:00 Leveraging Pet Tutor and KLIMB Together, Jamie Popper Blue-9
… special guest: Jamie Popper, all about the KLIMB Table and Pet Tutor
… off switch training
… grooming and start button behaviors
… doorbell behavior with visitors coming in the door

END 5:00 PM EST

*Subject to change slightly, check back on the morning of June 25th for the FINAL schedule.
**All event scheduled times are in Eastern Standard Time
FACEBOOK EVENT LINK: Click Here
MEETING ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89452232302

Online Event - 6/25/20 - Foster Party Celebration - PetCo Foundation
2020-06-25 13:00 - 14:00
You’re invited! Tune in to Petco Foundation’s Foster Party on Thursday, June 25 at 3 PM CST to celebrate fosters across the country and play virtual party games for a chance to win prizes from Petco Foundation + BOBS from Skechers.
Immediately following the Foster Party, stay tuned for the premiere of Shelter Me TV’s newest episode about fostering during the Covid-19 pandemic.
REGISTER NOW

Online Event - 6/25/20 - Best Friends 2019 National Dataset - Town Hall - Best Friends
2020-06-25 15:00 - 16:00
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.
Register: Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time
Moderator:
Brent Toellner, Senior Director of National Programs
Panelists:
Vicki Kilmer, Director of Business Intelligence and Strategy
Teresa Salamone, Senior Manager of Business Intelligence and Strategy
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/covid-19/upcoming-virtual-events
