Maddie’s Fund Presents: Many animal shelters and rescues unwittingly perpetuate ableism through their engagements with disabled animals, even when they are trying to help these animals. In this session, we will explore how animal shelters and rescues contribute to problematic representations of disability and engage in practices that harm these animals. We will explore strategies for challenging ableism and better serving disabled animals.

FDSA Presents (fee applies): Discover the power of “DO NOTHING” training and learn how to cultivate your dog’s off switch for a calmer, more relaxed companion. In this enlightening webinar, I’ll guide you through effective techniques and strategies will help your dog find their inner calm and switch off when needed.

Community Cats Podcast Presents: Got fleas? How do you keep the water from freezing in the middle of winter? Or calm the irate neighbor whose flower bed has been turned into a litter box? Find out how to deal with these and many more colony caretaking challenges from Neighborhood Cats with their 20 years of experience dealing with all things community cat. Come and share your battle-worn secrets too!

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: Animal cruelty is often linked to underlying mental health issues or illnesses, trauma, addictions, or other treatable conditions. Forensic presentence evaluations examine all of the factors surrounding an animal cruelty crime, and provide valuable information to the sentencing court in order to craft tailored sentences and reduce rates of recidivism.

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Lena DeTar, DACVPM, DABVP-SMP reviews how animals move through shelters, what the critical control points are, the important metrics to track, and how we can optimize this movement to provide better care for animals, people, and our communities!

FDSA Presents (fee applies): This webinar is intended to provide advice, interventions, and skills for individuals working with reactive or overexcited dogs. “The circle method of Loose Leash Walking” will be used to help the behavior and emotional state of reactive and over-aroused dogs by allowing them to adjust to their environment, reconnect with their handlers, and become more emotionally comfortable in the presence of specific triggers.

PPG Presents (fee applies): Join us for an illuminating webinar led by Louise Stapleton-Frappell, a distinguished dog behavior consultant, professional trainer, and esteemed faculty member at DogNostics Education. Louise will unveil a tried & tested 10-step training ‘recipe’ that includes all the ‘ingredients’ to teach your canine companion, or your clients’ dogs, how to not just accept but wholeheartedly embrace wearing a muzzle.

Vancouver Humane Society Presents: During this conversation, panelists will share their experiences and insights, shedding light on the ways leaders can integrate trauma-informed care into their organizations to positively impact the animals they serve, the well-being of the people who care for them, and the staff who interact with both animals and clients.

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: Participants will learn of the bi-directional relationship between community violence and family violence. Topics such as attachment/internal working models, adverse childhood experiences, and toxic stress effects will be discussed with an emphasis on how community violence impacts these critical mental health components.

ASPCAPro Presents: This webinar will discuss ways to increase access to pyometra surgery, including performing surgery in nonspecialized and outpatient facilities, as well as stabilization before referral. It will also discuss recommended surgical techniques for complicated pyometras.

Dogs Playing for Life Presents: In this webinar, we will teach the fundamentals of our “Fancy Footwork” techniques that focus on achieving good leash manners through the use of your FEET instead of your hands. Come learn this unique and highly effective approach that promotes dogs happily walking softly by your side, offering tons of eye contact, and wowing adopters!

EveryCat Health Foundation Presents: Dr. Ford will discuss several key issues pertaining to the diagnosis, management, and prevention of FeLV infection, emphasizing long-term patient management as it relates to the origins and development of infection, interpretation of diagnostic test results, and the practical side of vaccination decisions.

PPG Presents (fee applies): Training and being a conscientious dog volunteer involves so much more than simply taking a dog on a walk and this webinar aims to highlight skills that will benefit nearly every dog during their shelter stay. Our volunteers are here to help, so let’s be sure we’re providing them with the tools they need to make interactions with shelter dogs as stress-free as possible for both ends of the leash!

Dogs Playing for Life Presents: Reactivity on the part of dogs living in shelters is a rampant issue that can contribute to behavioral deterioration, increased length of stay, and even loss of life. From a misdiagnosis of “aggression” to dogs whose reactive behavior escalates to problematic and potentially unsafe levels, learning how to help dogs suffering from reactivity issues is a crucial need shared by our entire industry.

The AAWA Presents: In this session, we will explore some of the nuances between safe spaces and brave spaces, and identify skills and actions for leaders to create thriving environments that are both safe and brave. Leaders who wish to establish an inclusive work environment will especially benefit from this webinar.

Petfinder Presents: Discover how easy it is to apply for and secure funding to support your organization’s mission of helping pets in need. Join us for a webinar highlighting the impact of Petfinder Foundation grants on member organizations.

HASS Presents: Join us for a live webinar that promises a celebration of the work done by the HASS community and valuable insights into tools, resources, and the work shaping the future of supporting people and pets!

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl – Ceva Animal Health webinar, Dr. Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS reviews emesis and management of vomiting in dogs and cats. Tune in as he reviews differentials, recognition of dehydration and treatment!