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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/
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200617T170000
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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:20260418T163440
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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
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200619T130000
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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
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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/
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