This calendar is a listing of webinars, other learning opportunities, online meetings and other upcoming national events related to animal sheltering and related areas of interest.

Only some of these events are produced by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Most are being created and sponsored by other groups and agencies.  Being listed here does not mean that we have reviewed the material contained.  We are trying to provide a variety of resources to hopefully help make your life a little easier.  For additional information on any of these items before or after the event please contact the organizer directly (listed in the item description).

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Training – 11/7/21 – CAVMRC Fall Training on Animals in Disasters – CVMA (fee applies)

Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country 170 Railroad St., Santa Rosa, CA, CA, United States

CVMA Presents: This course provides detailed information on emergency/critical care topics that can benefit you in everyday practice as well as during a disaster response. Course instructors are Drs Jamie Peyton, Jeannine Berger, Shari O’Neill, and Grant Miller.

$25 – $139

Online Training – 2/13/22 – Resiliency for Animal Responders – First Responders Resiliency, Inc.

Virtual

First Responders Resiliency, Inc. Presents: This is a 4-hour pilot workshop designed for Animal Responders. Prepare to be rejuvenated and inspired as our Lead Instructor, Susan Farren, provides insight and awareness paired with relevant tools and practical techniques to combat and prevent the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI). Included will be a “working lunch” to allow for casual discussion and interaction.

Free

Training – 7/16/22 to 7/17/22 – The Power of Choice And How It Can Decrease Stress in Dogs – Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)

The Dogs' Spot 1701 Iron St., North Kansas City, MO, United States

Loose Leash Academy Presents (fee applies): Join Irith Bloom (CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, TAGteacher, VSDTA Faculty, DWA Faculty) and Kristina Spaulding (PhD, CAAB) for two days of in-person interactive learning with working spots for 12 dogs.

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Training – 7/16/22 to 7/17/22 – The Power of Choice And How It Can Decrease Stress in Dogs – Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)

The Dogs' Spot 1701 Iron St., North Kansas City, MO, United States

Loose Leash Academy Presents (fee applies): Join Irith Bloom (CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, TAGteacher, VSDTA Faculty, DWA Faculty) and Kristina Spaulding (PhD, CAAB) for two days of in-person interactive learning with working spots for 12 dogs.

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Training – 4/16/23 – Solving Behavior Problems in the Real World with Trish King – Puppyworks (fee applies)

Guide Dogs of America 13445 Glenoaks Blvd., Selma, CA, United States

PPG Presents (fee applies): A comprehensive LIVE, IN PERSON, (Not Virtual) 1-day workshop addressing multiple K9 behavior issues. Trish dissects the capabilities and limitations for different dogs, differing owner-family situations and trainers in the observation, analysis and solution planning for behavior problems.

$85 – $95

Webinar Training – 5/30/23 – Navigating Compassion Fatigue in Animal Welfare: How to Combat Burnout and Enhance Resiliency – HASS

Virtual

HASS Presents: This webinar training will cover the causes and symptoms of compassion fatigue, and provide actionable advice to shift organizational culture, improve communication around compassion fatigue, and ultimately enhance resiliency in your organization. Attendees will come away with knowledge and skills to support themselves and their organizations in reducing compassion fatigue through open communication and intentional culture shifts.

Free

Online Training – 7/20/23 – Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs – CalAnimals (fee applies)

Virtual

CalAnimals Presents (fee applies): With overflowing kennels and longer lengths of stay, most shelters are seeing no shortage of behavioral challenges among dogs. The most concerning, of course, is aggression, and behavior expert Kelley Bollen will lead this session to take a deep dive into why dogs exhibit aggressive behavior, the different types of aggression we see in dogs, and what situations can trigger aggressive behavior.

$25 – $35