• Webinar – 3/16/23 – Fight/Flight But What About The Forgotten Fawn? – PPG (fee applies)

    Virtual

    PPG Presents (fee applies): In this webinar, we’ll explore what fawning is, why it happens, and how it can impact our dogs’ lives. We’ll discuss how fawning can develop as a survival strategy in response to abusive or neglectful situations, and why it can be difficult to recognize and address as dog owners. We’ll also explore how fawning can contribute to anxiety, fear, and behavioral issues in dogs, and discuss strategies to build coping skills to aid rehabilitation.

    $30 – $35
  • Webinar – 3/16/23 – Fundraising Tactics, Tips, and Ideas for Municipal and Non-Profit Animal Welfare Agencies – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Virtual

    NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: This course is perfect for those just getting started in creating a program or for those who want to increase their efficacy with new ideas. We will discuss all types of fundraising and outreach programs including but not limited to grants, individual giving, social media, events, engaging staff and volunteers, and more. Perfect part 2 for the Yes, you can Fundraise! Fundraising for Animal Welfare Government Agencies course held on Jan 26.

    Free
  • Webinar – 3/16/23 – Pressure On Pressure Off: The Hidden World of Negative Reinforcement – FDSA (fee applies)

    Virtual

    FDSA Presents (fee applies): This webinar will cover what negative reinforcement is and how it works, the related concepts of pressure, release, & relief, human & animal examples in the real world, the possible fallout & ethical issues associated with -R, and several basic training protocols. So get your training nerd hat on and come geek out with me about negative reinforcement!

    $19.95
  • Webinar – 3/16/23 – Pawsitively Thriving: Strategies for Work-Life Balance in Animal Welfare – HASS

    Virtual

    HASS Presents: Join Lindsay Hamrick, Director of Shelter Outreach & Engagement with the Humane Society of the United States, to learn why work-life balance can be difficult in animal welfare and practical tips for organizations and individuals to identify barriers to achieving better balance. Attendees will learn strategies to create boundaries between their professional and personal lives, affording time for individualized self-care and wellness while still meeting the needs of the mission.

    Free
  • Webinar – 3/16/23 – Aging in the Dog: Foundations of Canine Geriatric Medicine – VETGirl

    Virtual

    VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour, VETgirl–Loyal webinar, Dr. Brennen McKenzie will review the fundamental principles of canine aging – how and why dogs age, when a dog should be considered geriatric, and what approaches we should take to extend lifespan and healthspan in companion dogs. Tune in for a systematic approach to assessing and managing common age-associated diseases and clinical problems!

    Free
  • Webinar – 3/18/23 – Trapper’s Tips and Tricks – Community Cats Podcast

    Virtual

    Community Cats Podcast and Neighborhood Cats Present: Drawing from over 20 years of experience working with feral cats, the folks at Neighborhood Cats have gathered together their favorite ways of catching the wiliest of felines. Whether it’s putting in a clear rear door, using Spam as bait, wrapping your trap with green garden netting, or training a cat to enter a trap, you’re bound to learn something new that will improve your trapping success.

    Free
  • Webinar – 3/18/23 – Functional Analyses and Reinforcement-Based Treatments for Mouthing in Dogs – PPG (fee applies)

    Virtual

    PPG Presents (fee applies): The most common cause of companion dog relinquishment and non-medical euthanasia is problem behavior. Many animal behavior professionals utilize descriptive assessments, functional assessments, or medical assessments to try and identify the functions of problem behavior in order to target those functions in behavior modification protocols. However, studies have demonstrated differences in accuracy and efficiency between functional assessments and functional analyses.

    $30 – $35
  • Webinar – 3/19/23 – Tapeworms of Dogs and Cats: Same Tapeworms, New Challenges – VETGirl

    Virtual

    VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary,1-hour, VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Brian Herrin, DVM, PhD, DACVM will discuss common tapeworms of dogs and cats, but are they all the same? Since tapeworms can be relatively difficult to diagnose and sometimes treat, it’s time to look a little closer at the common species that we find in dogs and cats. Tune in to learn species similarities and differences, the spread of certain species and the possible emerging threat to public health.

    Free
  • Webinar – 3/23/23 – Pregnancy and Birth: Caring for Pregnant and Nursing Cats and their Kittens – National Kitten Coalition

    Virtual

    National Kitten Coalition Presents: Pregnant queens with their tiny baby kittens are already arriving in many parts of our country – and in some places, the kitten season never stops! These moms and their babies need trained fosters to save their lives. Have you thought about fostering a mom with kittens? Have you fostered already, but would like to know more? Join us for this free training!

  • Webinar – 3/25/23 – For Dog’s sake, can you stop that? Canine-Friendly Body Language Improvements for Humans – Dogs Playing for Life

    Virtual

    Dogs Playing for Life Presents: In this session, we will focus on the HUMAN handling that contributes to unwanted behavior, even “aggression”. Get ready to rethink your approach as we reveal the common and widely accepted and taught handling errors that set dogs up for failure. Through extensive video examples, we will demonstrate alternative handling techniques that help dogs to trust and thrive!

    Free
  • Webinar – 3/28/23 – Supporting Both Ends of the Leash: What Community Support Looks Like in a HASS Pilot Shelter – HASS

    Virtual

    HASS Presents: We know that people and pets need support to stay together through challenging times—but how can you identify the support your community needs and how your organization can facilitate it? That’s what this webinar is all about! Amanda Gatten, KC Pet Project’s Director of Community Programs, will share what a comprehensive, flexible, effective community support program looks like at a HASS pilot shelter, with ideas and tips for other organizations to steal.

    Free
  • Webinar – 3/29/23 – Predation Substitute Training – A Holistic Training Program To Stop Dogs From Chasing! – PPG (fee applies)

    Virtual

    PPG Presents (fee applies): Predation Substitute Training (PST) is a motivation-based and need-oriented training program, designed to stop uncontrolled predatory chasing and to provide safe outlets for our dog’s natural drive. Instead of making discipline the nagging factor that spoils the fun, this training system will help dogs and their guardians to grow as a team and go hunting together!

    $30 – $35
  • Webinar – 3/30/23 – Anestesia inyectable total en la sala de emergencia – VETGirl

    Virtual

    VETGirl Presents: En este webinar, de 1 hora de VETgirl Español, el Dr. Alberto L. Fernandez, DACVECC discutirá el uso de la anestesia inyectable en la Sala de Emergencia y en la Unidad de Cuidado Intensivo. Se repasarán los medicamentos disponibles, con énfasis en la farmacología y contraindicaciones de cada uno, para proveer una anestesia segura.

    Free
  • Webinar – 4/4/23 – Quick! Hit PAUSE: Using Controlled Setups for Reactive Dogs with Suzanne Clothier – PPG (fee applies)

    Virtual

    PPG Presents (fee applies): This webinar dives into what you need to know to help reactive dogs through carefully controlled set-ups. If you’ve ever wished for a PAUSE button on life to help your dog, this webinar is for you. The practical information provided will help you create successful training moments. Find out why so many clients and their dogs have benefited from this sensible approach to thin slicing for success.

    $30 – $35
  • Webinar – 4/4/23 – Connecting the Dots in Civil and Criminal Justice: Protecting People by Focusing on Animal Abuse – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Virtual

    NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: This webinar will: introduce seven distinct Links between animal abuse and other family violence; show how recognizing animal welfare issues helps resolve challenges in animal cruelty and civil cases; offer guidelines for court officials; and review professional and legislative responses to The Link that benefit not only Man’s Best Friend… but also Man (and especially Woman).

    Free
  • Webinar – 4/5/23 – The Importance of Transparency in Sheltering and Rescue – PPG (fee applies)

    Virtual

    PPG Presents (fee applies): Much like the lack of transparency in dog training, there’s also a lack of transparency in sheltering and rescue organizations. This webinar will review key questions adopters, donors and those looking to support organizations should look for, red flags to be aware of and how organizations can improve their transparency with the public

    $20 – $25