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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/21/24 - Community-based Animal Protection - Life of Riley
DESCRIPTION:We recognize that puppy mill rescues and advocacy groups are already skilled in the direct rescue and care of animals\, as well as in passing legislation\, pursuing litigation and the prosecution of animal crimes\, and other legal techniques to protect the welfare of breeding dogs. This webinar series aims to complement existing skills\, resources\, and knowledge by introducing new perspectives\, research and advocacy tools from other social justice movements\, and discussing how learnings from different sectors might inform efforts to end puppy mills and other forms of animal cruelty. \nSpeakers: \nFrom Humane Action Pittsburgh (HAP) \n\nNatalie Ahwesh\, Executive Director\nShannon Dickerson\, Director of Operations\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcOGrrj4iGdLHR4WV8hkZnKdQwoXk_Gh3#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-21-24-community-based-animal-protection-life-of-riley/
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/21/24 - Read The Room: Awareness and Development of Context Cues - FDSA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Context cues are stimuli in the environment- sights\, sounds\, smells and even social cues- that influence behavior and memory. Dogs are incredibly good at picking up on all sorts of context cues- it feels like they learn in pictures\, where all parts of the environment are built right into what we are teaching. This is why it’s often said that dogs aren’t naturally very good at generalizing behaviors. To your dog\, the behavior is part of that very specific snapshot\, where it was learned! \nIn some situations\, we actively train our dogs to ignore context cues. And we have to work pretty hard at this! For example\, we generalize obedience cues in many different settings\, with different handler positions and postures\, and unusual distractions- so that our dog truly understands that our handler cues- like sit\, down\, stand and heel- are relevant\, no matter what else is going on. No matter the context. \nBut in other situations\, it is helpful if our dogs can learn to read the room: to examine the entire context and draw conclusions about suitable default behaviors for that setting. To ease into the most suitable arousal state simply because they know what is expected in that circumstance. And to do this by just recognizing the picture\, rather than requiring handler cues or micromanaging. Default behaviors in certain contexts don’t just happen by magic though- well\, at least not the desirable ones. If we don’t plan appropriately\, it frequently happens that our dogs attach too much excitement\, arousal\, or animation to situations where\, long term\, we’d prefer they were a little calmer! We need to be a little bit strategic\, looking at our training scenarios from the same viewpoint as our dogs\, to ensure that the end goal emotional state and behaviors we are shaping in that context will best serve us and our dogs. \nIn this webinar\, we’ll examine how expectations drive emotions\, and how emotions drive behavior… and how crafting your dog’s expectations in specific contexts helps to build consistent appropriate emotional states and desirable behavior in similar situations in the future. We’ll look at how you can incorporate building context cues with a new puppy early on\, so that while you are socializing and developing foundation skills\, you’re also building valuable expectations in key environments that help\, rather than harm\, future goals. We’ll also discuss re-training for dogs who have already developed undesirable behaviors in certain contexts\, and you’ll get tips about avoiding some of the most commonly poisoned context cues too! This webinar will help you learn to perceive the world ‘in pictures’ and give you the ability to appreciate all the ways you can anticipate your dog’s behavior based on their environment and their past experiences in similar situations. As a result\, your dog will be better prepared to read the room! \nThis webinar is for you if your dog exhibits any of the following: \n\nStruggles to settle in situations which should invite relaxing\nTends to be overexcited for vet visits\, grooming\, or even waiting their turn in class or at trials\nAttempts to greet everyone they meet with excessive\, overly friendly enthusiasm\nPesters you relentlessly while you are working\, working out\, or otherwise occupied\nWhines\, barks\, or scratches in their crate or ex-pen in anticipation of release or due to FOMO\nHas an inappropriate or undesirable behavior or arousal level in any routine situation\n\nThis webinar is also for you if you have a new puppy and want to avoid any of the above without sacrificing their socialization. \nPresented by Erin Lynes  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-21-24-read-the-room-awareness-and-development-of-context-cues-fdsa-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/23/24 - Trapper’s Tips and Tricks - Community Cats Podcast and Neighborhood Cats
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to enhance your trapping skills and outsmart even the cleverest of feral cats? Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from the experts at Neighborhood Cats\, drawing from over 20 years of invaluable experience. \nDiscover ingenious techniques\, including using Spam as bait\, implementing clear rear doors\, wrapping traps with green garden netting\, and even training cats to enter traps! Whether you’re a seasoned trapper or just starting\, there’s something here for everyone to elevate your trapping success. \nSecure your spot today and unlock the secrets to effective feral cat management! \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/trappers-tips-and-tricks-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-march-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-23-24-trappers-tips-and-tricks-community-cats-podcast-and-neighborhood-cats/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T090000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/25/24 - For Dog's sake\, can you stop that? Canine-Friendly Body Language Improvements for Humans - Dogs Playing for Life (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Dogs are resilient and oh-so-forgiving! These qualities make them endearing as companions\, along with their ability to love unconditionally. So\, why do some dogs struggle to understand us when we are offering affection or when we want to help them\, not harm them? 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! \nThis webinar will demonstrate: \n– Examples of handling that causes negative behavior compared to handling that promotes  desired behavior \n– Demonstration of handling that induces trust and learning with dogs that are too afraid to respond initially to food rewards or affection \n– Comprehensive discussion around the correct use of pressure and release and why this is a critical skill for shelter canine handlers to master to save more dogs \nThis is a 2-hour presentation followed by a 30 min Q&A session. This webinar costs $20 and you will receive the recording the next day. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-25-24-for-dogs-sake-can-you-stop-that-canine-friendly-body-language-improvements-for-humans-dogs-playing-for-life-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/27/24 - Kitten 101: A Veterinarian’s Perspective - The National Kitten Coalition
DESCRIPTION:The accessibility to individuals willing to foster kittens is crucial to their survival\, but fostering kittens\, especially neonatal kittens\, can seem daunting to community members or even seasoned fosters. This presentation will touch on many aspects of kitten care: recommended supplies\, the importance of quarantine\, determining kitten age and gender\, neonatal kitten care\, age-appropriate nutrition\, and preventative care\, as well as common medical ailments that may be encountered while fostering. \nGiven that the speaker has the dual perspectives of being a veterinarian and a neonatal kitten foster\, the hope is that whether the listener is a community member\, affiliated with a rescue organization\, manages a foster program\, or is a member of the shelter or veterinary communities\, this Kitten 101 lecture will provide useful insights and ultimately help save more kittens. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2417109683242/WN_w7woqcCPQZ-Ppb1S-ZzRqg
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-27-24-kitten-101-a-veterinarians-perspective-the-national-kitten-coalition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/28/24 - Rescue Organization Essentials: California Laws\, Resources\, and More! - CalAnimals
DESCRIPTION:CalAnimals deeply appreciates the incredibly important work of rescue organizations throughout California. As adoption partners to shelters statewide\, your success matters. Please join us for this important webinar to learn about state laws that affect your work\, get the scoop on what’s happening with respect to insurance for rescues\, and explore ideas that will help us get more pets into loving homes. We’ve compiled additional resources and training to assist you. Don’t miss out! \n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-C5qQMgKSwaHtjlViw80eA#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-28-24-rescue-organization-essentials-california-laws-resources-and-more-calanimals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/28/24 - The Power of Pets: How Pet-friendly Domestic Violence Shelters Aid Healing\, Build Morale\, and Support Fundraising - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:What happens when we support people in crisis and their pets? Join this interactive discussion to learn how creating a pet housing program not only removes a significant barrier to service\, but also provides tremendous support in the healing process for people in crisis. You don’t have to be an animal lover to see how including pets in programming can have a powerful effect on everyone involved – from pets\, to pet parents\, to staff. \nThis will be an engaging discussion that requires only an open mind and the willingness to shift your lens. Attendees will leave feeling energized and ready to take on the next steps to creating a pet housing program! \nNACP and D-SAACP Advocates can earn 1 CEU by attending this webinar through the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)® and the DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP). Founded in 1975\, the National Organization for Victim Advocacy (NOVA) is dedicated to the professionalization\, leadership and future of the victim advocacy field. To learn more about NOVA\, visit trynova.org. \nThis webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings. \nPresenter: Katie Campbell is the Director of Collaboration and Outreach for RedRover\, with more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit world. She has worked with diverse communities across racial\, ethnic\, and economic lines in positions ranging from front-line service to management roles. This has included working closely with survivors of domestic violence\, as well as other individuals at risk\, and with many nonprofits serving these communities. \nKatie is a firm believer that more can be accomplished when organizations work together and with the community\, rather than in silos. With this foundation\, she provides training and assistance on how to create and sustain community-based pet programs\, which includes the importance of recognizing pets in domestic violence\, the power of collaboration\, and the potential role of pet programs in fundraising. \nIn partnership with Greater Good Charities’ Rescue Rebuild program\, Katie created and spearheads the Don’t Forget the Pets collaborative project. The project aims to support and connect representatives from animal welfare organizations and human services organizations to create pet housing programs to support people and pets in crisis. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/the-power-of-pets-how-pet-friendly-domestic-violence-shelters-aid-healing-build-morale-and-support-fundraising/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-28-24-the-power-of-pets-how-pet-friendly-domestic-violence-shelters-aid-healing-build-morale-and-support-fundraising-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/28/24 - Marketing for Community Connection: Words Matter - HeArts Speak
DESCRIPTION:An organization’s voice\, tone and language are foundational components of marketing and communications\, and ultimately can help shape how your community receives your messages. Even more critically\, words and language influence how your audience perceives your organization and services well into the future. \nIn a highly specialized field like animal services\, it’s easy to get drawn into “insider-speak” or forget that most community members\, despite owning or interacting with pets\, aren’t familiar with our particular jargon and terminology. Whether writing an adoption bio\, a social post\, or a flyer\, the language choices you make can change the trajectory of your message and dictate the relationship you have with the public. \nThis webinar looks at how our marketing efforts — from our social media posts to our signage — can welcome more community members to our mission through the words we choose and the consideration we give to our audience. \nSpeaker: Caitlin Quinn\, Board member of HeARTs Speak\, Adjunct Professor at the University of Florida\nCaitlin is passionate about working with animal services organizations to reimagine the way they tell their stories and connect with the community. She has served in the animal welfare field since 2008\, most recently spending eight years as the director of operations at HeARTs Speak\, where she now volunteers as a board member and subject matter expert.Caitlin now teaches shelter marketing for the University of Florida Master’s in Shelter Medicine program and works as a freelance creative consultant and educator. Caitlin lives in the Hudson Valley\, NY with her husband and a petite\, somewhat-sassy\, and definitely adorable\, brindle dog named Sally. \nAbout HeARTs Speak: HeARTs Speak is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that unites art and advocacy to increase the visibility of shelter animals. We’re dedicated to changing the way the world sees shelter animals through programs that leverage creativity and collaboration to ensure more animals are Seen and Saved. \nLearn more: https://heartsspeak.org/our-mission/ \nWEBSITE LINK:  http://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0BSMIM15TUaLE6Tmi8rF6Q
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-28-24-marketing-for-community-connection-words-matter-hearts-speak/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/28/24 - Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Changing How We Talk About Behavior Dogs and Cats - ASPCAPro
DESCRIPTION:How we talk about the pets in our care matters. Whether counseling an adopter about the sassy cat they are interested in or talking with staff about the reactive behavior they observed in a new dog\, the words we use will affect the pathway for that animal. Join our panel of experts as they dig into the issue of how we talk and think about some of our more challenging shelter animals. Panelists will share examples and tools with attendees that can be implemented quickly into daily operations. \nTakeaways \n\nThe importance of using objective behavior language.\nTips and tools to develop standardization in behavior language across an organization.\n\nSuited For \nAnimal behavior and shelter professionals and volunteers. \nPresenters\nDr. Miranda K. Workman\, Ph.D.\, Shelter Behavior Training Liaison\, ASPCA\nJames Pumphrey\, Executive Director Wenatchee Valley Humane Society\nKara Montalbano\, Director of Marketing & Community Relations\, Potter League for Animals \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/shelter-behavior-roundtable-changing-how-we-talk-about-behavior-dogs-and-cats
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-28-24-shelter-behavior-roundtable-changing-how-we-talk-about-behavior-dogs-and-cats-aspcapro/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/28/24 - Exploring the HASS Playbook: Strategies for  Supporting People and Pets - HASS
DESCRIPTION:Heard about the HASS Playbook\, but not sure how it can support your own community? The HASS Playbook is a complete collection of best practices and how-to guides created for animal welfare organizations to implement programs rooted within the HASS mission and four HASS pathways. In it\, you’ll find innovative opportunities to rise above sheltering system challenges and increase your capacity for care for the people and pets in your community. Join Eliza Torres\, Education and Implementation Manager\, for an expert overview of the Playbook\, the accompanying self-assessment tools\, and how you can get started. Vincent Medley\, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services\, will moderate. \nRegister below and join us live on Thursday\, March 28 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event\, a recording will be distributed to all registrants within 3 business days. The Playbook was made possible #ThanksToMaddie. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN_jLrF1GvQTeCTAn-rV4GXzg#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-28-24-exploring-the-hass-playbook-strategies-for-supporting-people-and-pets-hass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/2/24 - Seven Practices to Live Better and Work Better - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:The average American worker spends at least one-third of their life at work. Research indicates that our experiences in the workplace have a direct impact on our mental\, emotional\, financial\, and physical well-being. These factors\, in turn\, influence how we make decisions\, communicate\, and relate to ourselves\, others\, and our communities. \nWe believe we can create a more compassionate and peaceful life by developing the skills and mindsets to Live Better and Work Better. In this webinar\, we’ll explore seven key practices designed to unlock your untapped wisdom and potential\, enabling you to lead a more intentional life —both at home and at work. \nBy delving into the power of self-worth\, gratitude\, curiosity\, radical acceptance\, boundaries\, forgiveness\, and compassion\, we will gain insight into how our thoughts\, feelings\, and actions shape our reality. Your future self will thank you! \nPresenters\n\n\n\nAngel Guzmán\, a multi-dimensional leader\, entrepreneur\, and professional violinist\, boasts over twenty years of experience in various domains. \n\nAngel’s journey began in Tucson\, Arizona\, where in high school he owned and managed a mariachi group. This early venture taught him essential business and leadership skills. While pursuing his studies at the University of Arizona\, Angel simultaneously built and expanded his small business. He also embarked on a career with Wells Fargo Bank. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business administration\, he stepped into supervisory and management roles\, gaining valuable corporate leadership and sales training. His time on the Wachovia-Wells Fargo East Coast conversion team honed his expertise in change management. \nTransitioning from corporate banking\, Angel joined the State of Arizona to work on the Financial Exploitation Unit for Adult Protective Services. His success led to overseeing the investigative team\, training law enforcement agencies\, and shaping effective policies to address allegations of financial exploitation. \nA professional musical opportunity knocked\, and Angel embraced it. He began performing as a violinist at Disney’s Epcot Center and then Disney’s California Adventure Park. Additionally\, he collaborated with a professional mariachi group\, participating in tours and studio recordings and projects in Los Angeles\, CA. \nDuring tours and breaks\, Angel pursued further education. He became a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor\, eventually transitioning into a small business accountant and consultant. \nThroughout his diverse career\, Angel discovered that our thoughts\, communication\, and decision-making directly impact how we lead and present ourselves—whether at work or elsewhere. \nIn 2023\, Angel co-founded Hatching with his husband José. Angel’s journey exemplifies adaptability\, resilience\, and a passion for growth both personally and professionally. \n\n\n\n\nJosé Ocaño is a proud Chicano who had humble beginnings growing up in a small barrio in Tucson\, AZ. At eighteen years old\, José started his career working as a kennel technician in one of the largest animal shelters in Arizona\, eventually working his way up to become the Executive Director of that organization. \nDuring his time at Pima Animal Care Center\, José gained insight into the importance of cultivating emotional intelligence\, engaging in compassionate communication\, and embodying authentic leadership. José believes that as leaders we work for our teams and that exceptional leadership involves a commitment to personal growth as well as fostering the development of those under their guidance. \nIn 2017\, after a decade of working to transform that organization\, José joined Best Friends Animal Society\, a national nonprofit organization. \nAt Best Friends\, José was responsible for leading dynamic teams\, including Human Resources\, Learning and Staff Development\, Employee Experience\, DEI\, and Organizational Culture initiatives. He also served as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Senior Leadership Team. Through a people-first lens\, José and his team stewarded a workplace culture that was employee and value-centric which positioned Best Friends to win multiple Top Workplace Awards since 2020. \nIn 2023\, José left Best Friends to start a Personal and Professional Development company\, Hatching. \nHatching is a purpose-driven company aimed at fostering a more compassionate world by helping people and organizations develop the skills and mindsets to #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter. \nJosé resides by the beach in Santa Monica\, CA with his husband and two dogs\, Zoe and Nugget\, showing that anything is possible with an intentional mindset\, support\, and the skills to go after your dreams! \n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/seven-practices-to-live-better-and-work-better/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-2-24-seven-practices-to-live-better-and-work-better-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/3/24 - Vector Vigilance: Understanding and Managing Vector-borne Pathogens of Dogs and Cats - VETGirl
DESCRIPTION:Vector Villain! \nIn this complimentary\, 1-hour\, VETgirl–Antech webinar\, Dr. Brian Herrin\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVM will discuss the common arthropod vectors and the pathogens they can transmit to dogs and cats. Ticks\, fleas\, heartworm\, and Lyme may be things your practice sees every day\, but new products\, diagnostics\, and medical recommendations might have muddied your plans. We’ll clear it up with up-to-date information on best diagnostic\, treatment\, and management practices! Don’t see these issues very often?? You’re in luck\, but maybe not for long! We’ll talk about where these vectors are moving so you can begin to assess which patients might be at risk in your practice! \nThanks to sponsorship from Antech\, the recording of this webinar will be available to view free and On-Demand until December 31\, 2024. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/april-3-2024-vector-vigilance-understanding-and-managing-vector-borne-pathogens-of-dogs-and-cats/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-3-24-vector-vigilance-understanding-and-managing-vector-borne-pathogens-of-dogs-and-cats-vetgirl/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240404T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133810
CREATED:20240325T201341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T201341Z
UID:10005212-1712242800-1712246400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/4/24 - Strategies for Training the Atypical Dog – Part 1: Concepts and Overview - FDSA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:This is Part One of a two-part webinar on working with “atypical” dogs. Both webinars are stand-alone webinars covering a different aspect of this topic\, but they combine to cover the topic more broadly. \nWhen we train our dogs\, we are constantly asking them to solve puzzles. We are asking them to connect the dots between the cue (context cue or human initiated verbal / visual cue)\, their subsequent behavior (action)\, and the reinforcement. As our dog becomes more confident about the connection between these elements\, they can respond more rapidly and with improved accuracy. \nDuring the learning process there will be moments of frustration and confusion. Typical dogs deal with small amounts of frustration and confusion in a way that helps them find a solution to the puzzle. This leads to the dog attaining reinforcement\, which results in them putting in the same or greater effort on future learning-oriented tasks. \nAtypical dogs however do not respond in the same way. For a range of underlying reasons\, the training puzzle itself may cause an excessive spike in arousal in these dogs. This is commonly referred to as the dog “stressing down” or “stressing up” depending on the observable behaviors. “Stressing down” behaviors may include shutting-down\, stalling\, looking away\, appearing disinterested\, freezing\, moving slowly\, or performing avoidance\, escape\, appeasement\, or displacement behaviors. “Stressing up” behaviors may include barking at the human or at the task\, whining\, performing rapid sequences of random un-cued behaviors\, anticipating cues\, spinning\, doing zoomies\, lacking focus\, and attempting to guess at the solution with little thought. \nBeyond training pressures\, these dogs may also struggle more than usual with environmental pressures. All dogs need a certain amount of desensitization and distraction training in order to successfully function in bigger environments\, but the atypical dog may be extremely aware of stimuli in the environment. This requires additional training steps and more detailed monitoring. \nIn this “Part One” webinar we discuss: \n\nThe underlying factors that contribute to the development of an atypical dog\, including genetic traits and the impact of prior learning.\nWays to identify the difference between a simple training gap\, and a more complex problem.\nWhen to use classical conditioning versus operant conditioning.\nMethods for measuring the proportional impact the environment is having on our dog’s behavior.\n\nWe also look at a range of solutions that can create a more focused\, happier\, and more consistently successful training partner. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-4-24-strategies-for-training-the-atypical-dog-part-1-concepts-and-overview-fdsa-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133810
CREATED:20240325T200708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T200708Z
UID:10005211-1712563200-1712574000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/8/24 - Playgroups: The Why\, the What\, and the How - Dogs Playing for Life
DESCRIPTION:Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country! This webinar (formerly offered in three parts) will cover the Why\, the What\, and the How of playgroups. \nAttendees will be introduced to dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the over 350 shelters who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play! \nThis is a 3.5-hour presentation with Q&A at intervals throughout. This webinar will not be recorded. \nThis course has been pre-approved for 3 continuing education unit (CEU) credits for Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jEdkGmh4REqHRf42RarYaQ#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-8-24-playgroups-the-why-the-what-and-the-how-dogs-playing-for-life/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133810
CREATED:20240408T174648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T174648Z
UID:10005238-1712577600-1712581200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/11/24 - Why trust matters: How grantmakers and nonprofits can build lasting partnerships - Bonterra
DESCRIPTION:Trust is at the center of all relationships. Is it at the center of your charitable partnerships? \nReporting impact has been central to building transparency between funders\, grantees\, employees\, and consumers. Funders use impact reports to share their progress toward funding commitments with key stakeholders\, including employees and consumers. \nThey also depend on nonprofits to report how their funds are being used to build accountability and trust. But this reliance can create a power imbalance\, suggesting a lack of trust in a nonprofit’s ability to maximize grants and requiring resources not all nonprofits have to build comprehensive impact reports. \nDuring this session\, we will explore how to strengthen transparency and build trustworthy partnerships without creating an undue burden on nonprofits and grants administrators alike. We’ll share examples of creative\, scalable partnerships and tips for garnering internal and community support. \nKey takeaways: \n\nBuilding trust\nTips for stronger funder and nonprofit partnership\nBuilding nonprofit innovation\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://go.bonterratech.com/webinar-how-grantmakers-and-nonprofits-build-partnerships.html
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-11-24-why-trust-matters-how-grantmakers-and-nonprofits-can-build-lasting-partnerships-bonterra/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240409T120000
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CREATED:20240325T194640Z
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UID:10005206-1712660400-1712664000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/9/24 - Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: The Updated ASV Guidelines: Practical Guidance for Animal Welfare Organizations - ASPCAPro
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ (ASV) Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters has been a guide for animal shelters since 2010. Join us as we discuss the second edition and learn bite-sized strategies for improving welfare in your own organization. The latest updates to the guidelines include staff well-being\, disaster response\, and forensics. \n\n\nTakeaways \n\n\nUnderstand the shift from the Five Freedoms to the Five Domains framework\nLearn how organizations are implementing bite-sized strategies for bringing the guidelines to life for their community\nHow to create a plan for improving the welfare in your organization\n\n\n\n\nSuited For \n\nAnimal Welfare leaders\, staff\, and volunteers working in\, or with\, animal shelters\, rescues\, or clinics within the Northern Tier (Alaska\, Idaho\, Minnesota\, Montana\, North Dakota\, Washington\, and Wisconsin)\, but all are welcome. \n\n\n\nCredits \n\nThe ASPCA is an approved provider of content\, which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specification. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomies-updated-asv-guidelines-practical-guidance
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-9-24-northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomies-the-updated-asv-guidelines-practical-guidance-for-animal-welfare-organizations-aspcapro/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T103000
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CREATED:20240322T195906Z
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UID:10005128-1712739600-1712745000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 4/10/24 - Neonatal Kitten Rescue 101: A Practical Guide for Animal Control Officers - The National Kitten Coalition
DESCRIPTION:This conference has been approved for One (1) Continuing Educational Unit by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). \nAre you familiar with the challenges of aging\, assessing\, and caring for neonatal kittens in the field? Finding appropriate placement for them can be a daunting task\, and time is often of the essence. To address these issues\, we’ve created a practical guide for rescues and animal control officers who want to make a difference for neonatal kittens in need. Join us for this informative webinar to help prepare yourself and your colleagues for kitten season\, and if you know any animal control officers who could benefit from this webinar\, please let them know. \nNeonatal Kitten Rescue 101: A Practical Guide for Animal Control Officers is brought to you by the National Animal Care & Control Association\, Rhode Island Kitten Kits\, and The National Kitten Coalition \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2317109686219/WN_F5M2hfglRpaOeInVP1I-Pw
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-4-10-24-neonatal-kitten-rescue-101-a-practical-guide-for-animal-control-officers-the-national-kitten-coalition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133810
CREATED:20240104T211758Z
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UID:10004893-1712750400-1712754000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar -  4/10/24 - Study Results:  How Do Access to Veterinary Care Challenges Impact Animal Welfare Orgs? - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:The nationwide shortage of veterinarians disproportionately affects the work of animal welfare and animal care & control agencies. \nRecognizing that we need to understand how the access to care crisis impacts our profession\, The Association and The Program for Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee recently fielded a national survey to gain insights. Hundreds of organizations participated in the study which was comprised of questions related to personnel\, budgets\, and medical programs. \nWe need to understand the breadth and depth of these challenges so we can work toward solutions.  During this webinar\, the study’s principal investigator and The Association’s CEO will share our findings. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/4-10-24
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-10-24-study-results-how-do-access-to-veterinary-care-challenges-impact-animal-welfare-orgs-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T110000
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CREATED:20240325T190152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T190152Z
UID:10005205-1712829600-1712833200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/11/24 - Communicate on Your Own Terms: A Training for Animal Shelter and Rescue Leaders - CalAnimals
DESCRIPTION:Today\, more than ever\, animal shelters find themselves struggling to communicate effectively with advocates\, volunteers\, public officials\, and even their own colleagues. To complicate matters further\, animal shelter and rescue leaders often find themselves on the defensive\, communicating from a reactive position. Some common communications mistakes include: engaging on someone else’s terms; closing off communication; oversimplifying complex subjects; getting defensive; and withholding information. \nIn this session\, we’ll teach you how simple shifts in how we think\, act\, and speak can help you achieve results\, win community support\, and build trust. You’ll learn eight simple rules to win on the communication front every time and you’ll learn how to avoid communications traps that can make situations worse. You’ll also learn how to talk to stakeholders about complex situations and how to communicate in crisis situations. Finally\, attendees will practice\, using common examples. \nThe goal of this class is for every attendee to feel well-prepared to communicate about any subject to everyone from critics to community supporters. If you’ve been struggling to achieve healthy\, productive communication with anyone inside or outside of your organization\, you’ll get the help you need! \nSpeaker: Kristen Hassen\, Outcomes Consulting \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z_sQAnOrRde1_0Laab9aHQ
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-11-24-communicate-on-your-own-terms-a-training-for-animal-shelter-and-rescue-leaders-calanimals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133810
CREATED:20240325T183619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T183619Z
UID:10005195-1712836800-1712840400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/11/24 - Maddie's Insights: Beyond Animal Shelter Walls: Using Community Data to Understand Intake Diversion - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:How do we reduce relinquishment to animal shelters? In the U.S. and Canada\, approximately 25-30% of animals that enter shelters are surrendered by owners. However\, despite many shelters and rescues providing various pet support services for the past few decades\, there has been little demonstratable reduction in owner surrendered animals. Currently\, many animal shelters use data collected at intake\, such as surrender reasons\, to create programs that aim to support pet owners to keep their pets. This presentation will outline research into animal shelters\, pet owning communities\, self-rehoming platforms\, and pet owners to demonstrate the complex system of pet surrender. By the end of this presentation\, participants will learn how community data can complement animal shelter data to help divert animals from shelters. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation\, you will be able to…. \n\ndiscuss strategies to improve standardization of intake data collection within your shelter\nIdentify ways to connect animal shelter data to community-level demographic data to understand risks of surrender\nInterpret data from pet support services\, self-rehoming platforms\, and pet owners to understand how to promote intake diversion\n\nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts \nConnect with the guest speaker & ask questions here on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastIntakeDiversion \nThis webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association and has been submitted for approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval. \nPresenter:  Lexis Ly\, PhD Student\, UBC Animal Welfare Program \nLexis Ly is a PhD student in Applied Animal Biology at the University of British Columbia’s Animal Welfare Program. Her work uses animal shelter and community data to understand how to maintain human-animal bonds\, help animal shelter services provide equitable services\, and reduce intake to shelters. She is also interested in veterinary disaster response\, climate change and pet ownership\, and bias in animal shelter adoption. \nWEBSITE LINK:  http://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-11-24-maddies-insights-beyond-animal-shelter-walls-using-community-data-to-understand-intake-diversion-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133810
CREATED:20240408T155154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T160959Z
UID:10005231-1712836800-1712840400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/11/24 - Building Trust\, Preventing Bites: Proactive Dog Bite Prevention and Handling Strategies - Fear Free
DESCRIPTION:As you know\, a scared or anxious dog can react abnormally out of the desire to protect themselves. But\, how does this translate into an effective and safe dog bite prevention strategy? The key to an effective dog bite prevention strategy is being proactive rather than reactive when a pet is showing signs of fear\, anxiety\, and stress. \nJoin us during Dog Bite Prevention Week\, on April 11\, at 3 p.m. ET with Steve Dale\, CABC\, FFCP\, to explore how being proactive can significantly enhance workplace safety and foster a harmonious environment for both humans and pets. Discover practical techniques and approaches to mitigate potential aggression and create a happier\, safer environment for everyone involved. \nIn this webinar\, you will: \n\nLearn proactive measures to create a safer environment for dogs and humans\nExplore techniques for effectively managing and de-escalating tense situations involving fearful or anxious dogs\nGain insights into communication strategies that promote trust and confidence between dogs and humans\, contributing to a stronger human-animal bond\nAcquire actionable tips for implementing dog bite prevention protocols in workplace settings\n\nIf you are unable to attend in person\, we encourage you to register. All registrants will receive the recording of this webinar to your inbox within 1-2 weeks of the event date. If you are interested in continuing your education through previous webinars\, you can access the recordings for all Fear Free webinars through our site\, here. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://fearfreellc.webinargeek.com/building-trust-preventing-bites-proactive-dog-bite-prevention-and-handling-strategies
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-11-24-fear-free/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133810
CREATED:20240401T193629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T193629Z
UID:10005227-1712858400-1712862000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/11/24 - Elevator Behavior: Skills for Existing in Polite Society! - FDSA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Is your dog magnetized to people and other dogs when out in public? Does he find it difficult to impossible to simply ignore others in the environment? Do you feel like your dog is constantly looking for interaction with others while you struggle to keep his focus on you? We all want our dogs to be comfortable around other dogs and people and we often work very hard to socialize them. But do we take it too far and create an even bigger problem? Deb will discuss her concept of teaching dogs good “elevator behavior” and the importance of a dog who can simply mind his own business in public places. \nNote: This Webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-11-24-elevator-behavior-skills-for-existing-in-polite-society-fdsa-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133810
CREATED:20240304T182019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T165436Z
UID:10005097-1713355200-1713358800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/17/24 - Practical Calicivirus: All You Need to Know from Diagnosis to Adoption - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Feline calicivirus is a contagious\, often severe virus in cats that can be difficult\, time-consuming\, and expensive to treat. However\, standardized protocols help treat these cats efficiently\, reduce transmission within the shelter\, and get cats moving toward live outcomes. This webcast will cover diagnosing calicivirus without the use of expensive testing; treating the virus and caring for sick cats in the shelter; and clearing and adopting the cats after illness. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nAttendees will learn how to diagnose calicivirus without expensive testing.\nAttendees will take away best practice treatment protocols.\nAttendees will understand how\, and when\, to clear cats and move them along toward their outcome.\n\n Maddie’s Pet Forum discussion thread  https://maddies.fund/ForumWebcastCalicivrius \nThis webinar will be recorded and has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association. It has also been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. \nPresenters\nMonica Tarant\nChief Innovation Officer\nCincinnati Animal CARE and The Give Them Ten Movement \nMonica Tarant is the Chief Innovation Officer: Feline Lifesaving at Cincinnati Animal CARE with The Give Them Ten movement and is helping organizations create the most humane city in the country for cats. \nA decade before anyone had heard of such a thing\, she cut her teeth founding a trap-neuter-return organization in rural Illinois and pioneered one of the nation’s first\, and largest\, working cat programs. In 2012\, she joined Austin Pets Alive! where she led her team to an 88 percent growth in cat adoptions and helped Austin achieve a citywide 98 percent live release rate for cats. Monica then spent years as an instructor for the Maddie’s Fund Lifesaving Academy teaching shelters best practices and innovative lifesaving programs\, advancing research in feline retroviruses\, and progressing public policy as a City of Austin Animal Advisory Commissioner. Monica is a frequent speaker and advisor on innovative ways to save every cat\, including cats with feline leukemia\, community cats\, and shelter cats in need of medical care. \nJordana Moerbe  \nMedical Care Director\, Austin Pets Alive! \nJordana brings over 15 years of experience in the animal welfare field and is one of the founding staff members of Austin Pets Alive!. Her work there created the Medical Triage and Wellness Clinic which is now the largest foster-centric medical clinic in the country and sees upwards of 7\,500 medical cases each year. In 2017\, her national work began in shelter clinic management\, disease management\, and outbreak response. Jordana worked with shelters and rescues nationwide to improve medical practices\, live outcomes\, and shelter efficiencies through innovative ideas and programming. She also served as the American Pets Alive Maddie’s Medical Program Instructor\, creating in-person training courses as well as online coursework. \nJordana’s passion continues to be shelter clinic management\, outside-the-box thinking to industry problems\, and helping people acquire realistic methods and tools to accomplish the job. She is a national conference speaker on these topics. Jordana resides just outside Austin with her husband\, daughter\, dogs\, cats\, and many farm animals. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3FEJayD2Qa6SXp5gKD38IA#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-17-24-practical-calicivirus-all-you-need-to-know-from-diagnosis-to-adoption-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240419T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133810
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/19/24 - For Dog's sake\, can you stop that? Canine-Friendly Body Language Improvements for Humans - Dogs Playing for Life (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Dogs are resilient and oh-so-forgiving! These qualities make them endearing as companions\, along with their ability to love unconditionally. So\, why do some dogs struggle to understand us when we are offering affection or when we want to help them\, not harm them? 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! \nThis webinar will demonstrate: \n– Examples of handling that causes negative behavior compared to handling that promotes  desired behavior \n– Demonstration of handling that induces trust and learning with dogs that are too afraid to respond initially to food rewards or affection \n– Comprehensive discussion around the correct use of pressure and release and why this is a critical skill for shelter canine handlers to master to save more dogs \nThis is a 2-hour presentation followed by a 30 min Q&A session. This webinar costs $20 and you will receive the recording the next day. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EYFAcMH0S-6beQZX-RStQQ#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-19-24-for-dogs-sake-can-you-stop-that-canine-friendly-body-language-improvements-for-humans-dogs-playing-for-life-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/24/24 - APCC: Springtime Hazards - ASPCAPro
DESCRIPTION:Springtime comes with its own lineup of potential hazards to our pets. This course will cover several springtime hazards for veterinarians and their teams to keep a watch out for\, including plants\, fertilizers\, insecticides\, composting dangers\, and more. \nTakeaways \n\nA dig into springtime related toxins\nDiscussion of various springtime hazards\nThe effects on canines and felines exposed to each toxin\nTreatment and prognosis breakdowns\n\nSuited For\nThis session is suited for veterinarians and veterinary technicians\, but all are welcome. \nCredits \nThe live webinar and post-webinar online course are RACE-approved and are eligible for one hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/apcc-springtime-hazards
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-24-24-apcc-springtime-hazards-aspcapro/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T120000
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SUMMARY:4/25/24 - Why Animals Need Trainers Who Adhere to the Least Intrusive Principle: Improving Animal Welfare and Honing Trainers’ Skills - Dog iBox (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Recent interest in basic and applied research on negative reinforcement creates an opportunity to confirm the understanding of why animals need trainers who support the least intrusive principle in selecting behavior-change procedures. In this presentation\, we will\n1) examine the rationale for a hierarchy of behavior-change procedures according to the least intrusive principle\,\n2) consider the principle’s impact on animal welfare and trainers’ skills\,\n3) explore the research comparing positive and negative reinforcement for addressing escape-maintained behavior\,\n4) review alternative solutions to negative reinforcement\, and\n5) acknowledge recent concerns about the adoption of a procedural ethical guideline as it applies to the animal training profession. \nThese concerns offer the animal training community the opportunity to disagree well when disagreement exists. \nPresenter: Dr. Susan G. Friedman \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.dog-ibox.com/en/why-animals-need-trainers-who-adhere-to-the-least-intrusive-principle-improving-animal-welfare-and-honing-trainers-skills.html
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/4-25-24-why-animals-need-trainers-who-adhere-to-the-least-intrusive-principle-improving-animal-welfare-and-honing-trainers-skills-dog-ibox-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/24/24 - The Healthy Animal-Healthy Community Initiative - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Over the last decade\, animal welfare organizations in the US have shifted their focus towards addressing the root causes of animal problems\, realizing the importance of addressing the human aspect of the issue. Program models have moved away from shelter-based services to more preventive\, community-based solutions. The Animal Rescue League of Boston recognized this shift and updated its mission and vision to include bringing veterinary and wellness services directly to those who need it most\, ensuring that animals are safe and healthy in communities rather than shelters. \nThis case study explores the journey of the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Wellness Waggin’ program\, from its conception to implementation\, including steps like determining a target area\, building community relationships\, securing funding\, and launching a pilot program. The Wellness Waggin’ is now a successful mobile veterinary unit that has completed over 14\,000 wellness care appointments since 2018. \nAttendees will leave the webinar with: \n\nA basic framework for implementing a new community-based program\, including an alternative grass-roots approach to engaging with community that is achievable for organizations of all sizes.\nIdeas for learning what each community needs\nWays to determine a target community for a new community-based program or for creating new community partnerships\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/4-24-24
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-24-24-the-healthy-animal-healthy-community-initiative-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133810
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/24/24 - Bottle Feeding & Neonate Nutrition - The National Kitten Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Bottle-baby kittens are arriving in many parts of our country – and in some places\, the kitten season never stops! Kittens under four weeks of age\, or ‘bottle-baby kittens’ need trained fosters to save their lives. \nThis webinar will teach you everything you need to know\, from how much and how often to feed a kitten to how to mix the formula. Join us to learn the basics or get a refresher to bottle feed and help a neonatal kitten grow safely. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2617109689831/WN_Y4qzybIZRZSUWnVkNzgeOA
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-24-24-bottle-feeding-neonate-nutrition-the-national-kitten-coalition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133810
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/25/24 - Cyber Security: A Leadership Perspective - CalAnimals
DESCRIPTION:Cyber security pros from Syntech Group have generously agreed to share this super important information with our CalAnimals members. They will discuss current topics and stories about cyber security including examples and tactics that leaders can employ to enhance awareness and implement practices for organizational security. Lastly they will share a few resources for ongoing training and awareness. You won’t want to miss this! \nPresenters:Katherine Wetherbee & James Stover – Syntech Group \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BGSyV1QmRXiXzSvHQCb64w#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-25-24-cyber-security-a-leadership-perspective-calanimals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/25/24 - Invisible Advocates: How the Social Justice Movement Influences Animal Advocacy - Life of Riley
DESCRIPTION:Though efforts have been made within the animal advocacy movement to recognize intersections with human rights campaigns\, the latter are frequently classified as belonging to “other movements” that are separate and apart from animal advocacy. Using real-life examples\, presenters will explore ways in which individuals\, communities\, and groups have made transformative contributions (often unknowingly) to the success of animal advocacy through the framework of social justice.  This webinar is intended to bring awareness and appreciation to the many forms of hidden contributions that contribute to victories in animal advocacy. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \nFrom Companions and Animals for Reform & Equity (CARE): \n\nAkisha Townsend Eaton\, Chief of Policy\, Environmental Justice Division\nAline Silva\, Senior Director of Environmental Justice & Policy and Housing Specialist\n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudeChrTMiGtwXmyobJxAQ95RrCmW5oxoZ#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-25-24-invisible-advocates-how-the-social-justice-movement-influences-animal-advocacy-life-of-riley/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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