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Webinar - 10/5/22 - Emotion and Its Role in Behavior - PPG (fee applies)
2022-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The function of emotion is to motivate behavior. That means it’s very closely tied to learning. In fact, certain theories of emotion view emotions as reinforcements or punishments for behavior. In this webinar, learn what emotion is, the different viewpoints on how emotion influences behavior and how to harness this information to your benefit.
Learning Objectives:

Define emotion
Distinguish between emotion and mood
Discuss the impact of arousal on emotion
Explain what science tells us about emotion in non-human animals
Apply the information from the webinar to improve your training and behavior outcomes

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About the Presenter
Dr. Kristina Spaulding has a PhD in biopsychology – the study of the biological basis of behavior – and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist through the Animal Behavior Society. She specializes in stress and behavior, social cognition and emotion, positive welfare and the prevention and treatment of behavior problems in dogs. In addition to her academic background, she has been in the dog training and behavior profession for 19 years. She currently splits her time between private behavior work and teaching other dog trainers and behavior consultants online and through seminars and conferences.
In addition, Dr. Spaulding is a long-standing member of the APDT Education Committee. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free. She also chairs a task force for Meeting of the Minds, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving the quality of life for our dogs and is a member of the IAABC Foundation Board. You can find out more about her on her website. (http://smartdogtrainingandbehavior.com/online-services/)
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4812753

Webinar - 10/5/22 - Optimizing Cat Toilets: The Details Make The Difference and Feline Idiopathic Cystitis - VETGirl
2022-10-05 17:00 - 19:00
In this complimentary, 2-hour VETgirl–Royal Canin webinar, Dr. Gonçalo Da Graça Pereira, DVM, MsC, PhD, DECAWBM(BM), DECAWBM (AWSEL) and Dr. Kelly A. St. Denis, DABVP (Feline Medicine) review all things “urinary” related in the feline patient. Dr. Da Graca Pereira will first focus on kitty litter husbandry, including how to educate the cat owner on the importance of optimizing cat toilets. In Part 2, Dr. Kelly St. Denis will review the complex disease process of feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC). Tune in to learn the role of stress in the development of FIC, contributing factors, diagnosis, and key management strategies.
Thanks to sponsorship from Royal Canin, this webinar is FREE to all!
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*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-5-2022-optimizing-cat-toilets-the-details-make-the-difference-and-feline-idiopathic-cystitis/

Webinar - 10/6/22 - Social Media During Disasters or Emergencies for Animal Welfare Organizations - CalAnimals
2022-10-06 10:00 - 11:00
When disaster strikes, it’s important to be on your game with respect to social media. Angelina Martin is an expert in this area and will give you all the great tips on how to use social media to get what you need and communicate effectively with members of your community. From crisis communications plans, to educational graphics and managing information and updates, Angelina will cover how to communicate effectively before, during, and after disasters and emergencies.
About the Presenter
Angelina Martin, Online Media Solutions
Angelina Martin takes online media marketing and reputation management to higher levels of engagement through efficient, engaging, and compelling storytelling for government organizations and NPOs, increasing brand awareness. Through compelling photography, videography, and simple graphics she has helped grow strong and positive reputations for animal organizations who need a larger media presence. Throughout several emergencies and disasters Angelina has ensured the local (and worldwide) online community is aware of necessary, detailed and correct information, including awareness of staff and volunteer efforts, boosting grant funding and donations, and also greatly improving morale. Since 2016, Angelina has managed social media for Sonoma County Animal Services, Sonoma CART, and/or Napa CART providing marketing efforts, emergency/disaster information and strategic planning.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ReBigX6rTQWgkn0leE0fEQ

Webinar - 10/6/22 - Maddie's Insights: Social Pain in Dogs - Maddie's Fund
2022-10-06 12:00 - 13:00
Maddie’s Insights are monthly webcasts with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. This month’s webinar is presented by Dr. Franklin McMillan, DVM.
The experience of unpleasant emotions is often referred to as “emotional pain”, such as when someone loses a loved one. The emotions that arise when one’s social bonds with another are impaired or lost – such as feelings of isolation, loneliness, and rejection – comprise one type of emotional pain, called “social pain”. Recent research has found that the term “pain” is not just a metaphor but is based on the finding that social pain is processed in the same brain regions where physical pain is processed. In addition, similar drugs can alleviate both physical and social pain. For social species, like elephants, horses, sheep, rats, guinea pigs, dogs, and humans, social pain plays a powerful role in one’s well-being and quality of life. For today’s domestic dog, the issue may be of greater importance than for any other species on Earth. Evidence indicates that through domestication the emotional bonding propensity of dogs toward humans has been greatly amplified, which appears to have resulted in both greater joy for dogs when in the company of humans, but also greater suffering when denied human companionship. Only by educating all those who care for dogs will “man’s best friend” receive the care they so strongly deserve.
After the webcast, join us on Maddie’s Pet Forum to continue the discussion: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastSocialPain
This 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.
REGISTER HERE https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastSocialPainRegister
Presenter
Franklin D. McMillan, DVM, served as the director of well-being studies at Best Friends Animal Society from 2007 to 2020. In that role, his research involved the quality of life, mental health, and emotional well-being of animals who had endured hardship, adversity, and psychological trauma. He has published in scientific journals the first studies of dogs rescued from puppy mills, hoarding situations, and abusive environments. The work has included the psychological health of puppies born sold through pet stores or over the Internet. Before coming to Best Friends, he was in private practice for 23 years as well as clinical professor of medicine at the Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. McMillan is board- certified in the veterinary specialties of small animal internal medicine and animal welfare. He lectures worldwide and is the author of the textbook Mental Health and Well-Being in Animals (now in its 2nd edition) and a book for the general public titled Unlocking the Animal Mind.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastSocialPainRegister

Webinar - 10/6/22 - Responding to Calls and Concerns about Bats - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-10-06 12:00 - 13:15
This webinar will examine the lives of bats in our urban communities and provide important information on how to respond to the public’s concerns about potential zoonotic disease transmission. The presentation will also focus on providing helpful guidance for agency phone and field responses that humanely and effectively resolve conflicts with bats. We will cover:

The life history and behavior of urban bats
Responding to concerns and fear about bats and diseases like rabies and COVID-19
Tips for trouble-shooting problems with bats over the phone and in the field
Effective rescue techniques for bats trapped in structures
Appropriate bat eviction and exclusion strategies when a colony is present

This 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.

Founded in 1954, the Humane Society of the United States and its affiliates around the globe fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, the HSUS takes on puppy mills, factory farms, trophy hunts, animal testing and other cruel industries, and together with its affiliates, rescues and provides direct care for over 100,000 animals every year. The HSUS works on reforming corporate policy, improving and enforcing laws and elevating public awareness on animal issues.

Presenter:
John Griffin has 20+ years of field experience ranging from resolving conflict issues with raccoons to protecting great apes. As Senior Director of Urban Wildlife Programs for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), John oversees field service and policy programs that resolve conflicts with wildlife. John has provided trainings and consultation for animal care and control, municipal agencies and state agencies. He has led workshops at national, state and regional conferences, and has been a speaker at academic and international conferences. John has also worked extensively with the professional wildlife rehabilitation community as well as to reform the commercial wildlife control industry and serves on advisory boards and working groups with those focuses. John is published on a number of topics and was recently a National Geographic Expedition team member exploring raccoon behavior in urban areas.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/responding-to-calls-and-concerns-about-bats/

Webinar - 10/6/22 - The Art of Treating Addison’s Disease - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-10-06 17:30 - 18:30
Do they really need all those meds?
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Julia Bates, DACVIM (SAIM) reviews hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease) including treatment and controlling cost. Tune in to get a clinical update to help you with diagnosis, treatment and medication OPTIMIZATION!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-6-2022-the-art-of-treating-addisons-disease/

Webinar - 10/6/22 - 5 Games to Teach Your Dog to Stay Connected - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-10-06 18:00 - 19:00
Do you struggle to get your dog to pay attention to you? Is your dog really distracted during training or trials? Do you sometimes wonder how you can build attention and connection between you and your dog?
Dogs disconnect from their handlers for lots of reasons, and it’s a very frustrating problem to have! Thankfully, there are things that you can do to help prevent your dog from disconnecting!
In this webinar you’ll learn 5 simple games to teach your dog how to stay connected to you during training sessions. These games will cover some of the more common reasons that your dog disconnects and will improve your training, reduce frustration for all parties, and increase your odds of success in trial situations!
Teach these games early, listen to your dog, systematically increase criteria and distractions, and you’ll have a willing engaged partner during training sessions!
Please Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 10/9/22 - Lesión Renal Aguda-Cuando cada minuto cuenta (Acute Kidney Injury: Because Time is of the Essence) - VETGirl
2022-10-09 17:00 - 18:00
En este webinar libre de costo, de 1-hora de VETgirl en Español, el Dr. Leonel Londoño, DVM, DACVECC, detalla los criterios de diagnóstico utilizados para la detección temprana de la lesion renal aguda (LRA) en pacientes de especies pequeñas. Sintonicenos para aprender las diferentes patologías asociadas con la lesion renal aguda, como también las diferentes terapias mejor utilizadas en sus pacientes.
In this complimentary, 1-hour Spanish VETgirl webinar, Dr. Leonel Londoño, DVM, DACVECC will outline the diagnostic criteria used for early detection of acute kidney injury (AKI) in small animal patients. Tune in to learn the different pathologies associated with AKI as well as the different therapies best used for your patients.
*NOTE: This webinar will only be available in Spanish.
Thanks to sponsorship from Congreso Veterinario de León, this webinar is FREE to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-9-2022-lesion-renal-aguda-cuando-cada-minuto-cuenta-acute-kidney-injury-because-time-is-of-the-essence/

Online Course - Starts 10/11/22 - Shelter Cat Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan - Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
2022-10-11
The Shelter Cat Behavior Mentorship is now open for enrollment! This is an on-demand course, with your choice of weekly Zoom meetings Tuesdays at 7 PM or Wednesday at 10 AM, with discussion group in between. You have a year to complete the course, and are welcome to use the webinars for staff training. We will cover all aspects of shelter cat behavior, from intake to assessment, to post-adoption support. With the help of your peers from all over the world, we will explore the latest science and best practices in building your shelter behavior programming to meet and exceed industry standards, and to give every cat in your care the best chance at a great life.
This 13-week deep dive into all things shelter cat behavior helps you create behavior SOP’s for every part of the sheltering process. Weekly live zoom meetings and a discussion board for homework will help you make changes and save cats!
When does the course begin?
The course opens and first meetings are October 11th, 2022.e, with the option to go month by month afterward.
What topics are covered?
Module 1: ASV Guidelines, The Five Domains and Capacity for Care
Module 2: The Biology, Reproduction, and Genetics of Cats
Module 3: Intake and Assessment
Module 4: Cat Body Language and Handling
Module 5: The 3 Ps! Policy, Procedure, and Protocol
Module 6: Enrichment and Co-Housing
Module 7: Working With Volunteers, Fosters – also, Kittens!
Module 8: Daily Rounds and Working and Medical Staff
Module 9: Most Common Behavior Issues In Cats
Module 10: More Behavior Problems and Treatment
Module 11: Community Cats, Working Cats, and TNR
Module 12: Criteria Setting, Euthanasia, Compassion Fatigue
Module 13: Adoption and Post-Adoption Support
Is this a live course?
The answer is yes & no! You have your choice of one of two meeting times weekly via zoom (Tuesdays at 7pm EST and Wednesday at 10am EST). For those who cannot make those live meetings, they will be recorded for viewing later. New modules are released on Mondays.
What if I cannot complete the course in 13 weeks?
No need to worry! You have up to a year to complete the course, with the option to go month by month afterward.
WEBSITE LINK: https://trish-s-school-bcb6.thinkific.com/courses/shelter-cat-behavior-mentorship

Webinar - 10/11/22 - Building Training Plans for Skittish Dogs - GoodPup
2022-10-11 16:00 - 17:00
What better way to start the month of October off by talking about how to work with skittish dogs.
Understanding why they get so easily spooked and ideas to help them better address their stress when they are is essential for them to be happier and more relaxed within their life.
Join us for a round table discussion on “Building Training Plans for Skittish Dogs” where you can bring your own ideas and questions directly to the conversation.
About the Presenter:
Kait Hembree VTS (Behavior), CVT, KPA CTP, Head of Training at GoodPup
Kait Hembree and her team designed the GoodPup Training Program using the latest scientific research and positive reinforcement training techniques. Kait’s career in Animal Behavior spans decades. She has extensive experience working with behavior modification both in and outside veterinary practices and animal shelters. She regularly consults as a dog behavior expert across the country.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-training-plans-for-skittish-dogs-tickets-422677508807

Webinar - 10/12/22 - Quality Time: Standards for Entering & Using Data - The AAWA
2022-10-12 12:00 - 13:00
The insights that data provide are only as good as the quality of data entered. By standardizing definitions and data entry practices, we can ensure the highest quality data — within organizations, regionally, and nationally. In this session, you’ll:

Get a sneak preview at the NEW Data Dictionary that will be released this fall by Shelter Animals Count
Explore challenges with animal-level data and what’s needed next
Gain a deeper understanding of standard definitions of data fields and terms in the industry
Learn to ensure high-quality data entry within your organization

Presented by Stephanie Filer, Shelter Animals Count
This live and recorded program is approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit and pending approval for NACA CEs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/10-12-22

Webinar - 10/12/22 - State of Telehealth in Veterinary Medicine - The Bridge Club
2022-10-12 17:00 - 18:00
This conversation will share the latest and greatest data on where we are as a profession with telehealth. One of the founders of the VVCA and founder of the Animal Policy Group, Mark Cushing joins us for a candid conversation about what is working and what is not. Mark will also dive into the future, is it dim, bright or glaring?
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/state-of-telehealth-in-veterinary-medicine

Webinar - 10/13/22 - Dog Body Language - Best Friends
2022-10-13 14:00 - 15:00
During this webinar you’ll learn how to be a better advocate for dogs in your shelter, decrease length of stay, and create more positive outcomes – all by documenting dog behavior. Our experts will share common challenges of sharing and documenting dog behavior in the shelter setting. We’ll also discuss what barriers we might be creating and how to use objective and factual language when speaking with potential adopters and fosters.
This webinar is part of the Fall 2022 Webinar Series. Each webinar is pre-recorded and registering by October 12 gets you first access delivered directly to your inbox on the webinar date. Register for all five webinars or choose only the ones relevant to you.
Presenters:

Tierney Sain – National Mentorship Program Specialist, Best Friends Animal Society
Jess Cieplinski – Dogtown Pathway Planner, Best Friends Animal Society

Moderator:

Kimberly Elman – National Mentorship Program Manager, Best Friends Animal Society

WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/education/2022-fall-webinar-series-registration

Webinar - 10/13/22 - Door Dashing: Get a Grip on Your Escape Artist - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-10-13 15:00 - 16:00
Does your home have an open-door policy? As in, “The door’s open, WATCH THE DOG!”
An open door can mean a lot of exciting things to a dog: A chance to be the first to greet whoever’s out there; an opportunity for an unauthorized adventure through the neighbourhood; an invitation to chase after a squirrel, the mail carrier, a cyclist, or a moving car (yikes!).
This webinar will lay out all the possible ways you can get a proper grip on door dashing, from training useful behaviours to implementing easy management tips. Attendees will be able to apply some of these immediately after the webinar.
An open door will no longer be something to worry about! You can finally rest assured that your dog (and others) will be safe, even if the door is accidentally left open.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 10/13/22 - "I really don't want to get bit today”: Strategies for fractious patients with Dr. Marie Hopfensperger - ACVB (fee applies)
2022-10-13 16:00 - 17:00
Most patients who demonstrate aggression in the veterinary setting do so out of fear. However, these fearful and fractious patients pose a real risk to veterinary team members. These cases can also be stressful and time-consuming. This talk will focus on practical strategies and sedation plans to enhance safety and reduce stress for all parties involved.
Marie Hopfensperger, DVM, DACVB is one of four board-certified veterinary behaviorists in the state of Michigan. She is an assistant professor at Michigan State University, where she runs the Behavioral Health & Wellness service. Her areas of clinical expertise include sedation of fearful and fractious companion animals, behavioral pharmacology, canine and feline aggression, and feline inappropriate elimination. Her current research is related to shelter dogs, specifically the assessment of their behavioral health and pharmacologic interventions to support their welfare while in the shelter, as well as evaluation of their behavior in the adoptive home environment. Dr. Hopfensperger was the first veterinarian ever to be selected as Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Fellow. Her focus during this fellowship was on developing a trauma-informed One Welfare model of animal-assisted therapy, such that programming is beneficial for both human and animal participants. She is a passionate advocate for veterinary student wellbeing and is humbled to have received two teaching awards in 2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7236355939125286413

Webinar - 10/17/22 - It’s Real: Mental Health and Wellness in the Veterinary Industry - Think Anesthesia
2022-10-17 11:00 - 12:00
Mental health and wellness are of increasing importance within the veterinary industry, with a mental health crisis in veterinary clinics everywhere. Understanding the neurochemistry of mental health helps, as does targeted treatments based on symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and stress. In this presentation the audience will be introduced to the neurochemistry of mental health issues and gain practical knowledge about how to address various symptoms, including when to seek professional support.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2022/08/its-real-mental-health-and-wellness-in-the-veterinary-industry

Webinar - 10/17/22 - Harmonious Walks: Redefining Loose-Leash Walking - PPG (fee applies)
2022-10-17 11:00 - 12:00
Ask any trainer why clients reach out to them for help, and somewhere in the top three reasons you’ll often find “walking on-leash.” Owners want to fix a common problem that occurs when they’re handling their dog on leash, usually pulling, or playing tug with the leash.
In this session, we’ll cover how to achieve harmonious walks. Nancy will move away from focusing on the traditional heeling behavior, and towards recognizing and meeting dogs’ needs through foundation skills and on-leash games that anyone can do. “Harmonious walks” means everyone wins: Happy dogs, and happy clients.
Learning Objectives:

Learn how to help your clients attain that elusive “loose-leash walking” behavior in the most enjoyable way.

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About the Presenter
Nancy Tucker is a certified trainer with the CCPDT and a fully certified behavior consultant with the IAABC. She teaches seminars, webinars, and workshops on dog training, dog behavior, and the business end of training throughout Canada, the US, and Europe. She has presented at conferences for the Pet Professional Guild, the IAABC, the Dog Event in France, the WOOF! conference in the UK, and The Lemonade Conference.
She teaches online courses focusing on various topics including how to resolve separation anxiety, how to use desensitization and counterconditioning to address fearful behaviors, and how to tackle other common behavior issues.
Nancy has written numerous articles on dog behavior and has a professional background in public relations and copywriting. She shares her home in Quebec, Canada with her husband and their ridiculously cute border terrier, Bennigan.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4952645

Webinar - 10/18/22 - Shelter PALS CA Shelter Laws: Community Cats - CalAnimals
2022-10-18 10:00 - 11:30
One of the most important work of shelters these days is serving local communities by engaging in life-saving, humane—and legal—community cat programs (CCP) for outdoor-living cats. If you want to know about the issues, and how to do CCPs right, join us for a walk through the challenges, particulars, and legalities of community cats in California, prepared by the San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS (Shelter Policy and Legal Services) program.
When it comes to community cats in California, the sheltering industry is much stronger together. Standardizing CCP operations across the state will help people, animals, and local governments, so that we can lift up communities who do not yet have them, avoid problems in communities who already have CCPs, and best position the movement to defend CCPs against any challenges.
In this 90-minute webinar, attendees will learn the factual and legal basics of community cats, how to support those programs with local ordinances, and also how to sign up your shelter for free legal support to set up or shore up the CCP in your own community.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FybtwW4QRaimLr-QGdM5Pw

Webinar - 10/18/22 - Embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as an Intrinsic Component of Veterinary Leadership - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-10-18 17:00 - 18:00
Take the lead…
In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Lisa Greenhill, MPA, EdD will discuss how diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) should be key elements of leadership success. Tune in to gain an understanding of how failure to be thoughtful and intentional about DEI can undermine efforts to create and sustain effective teams, leading to strategic blind spots and missed opportunities to impactful partnerships.
This 2022 leadership track course qualifies as continuing education applicable to the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification program offered by the VHMA, CVPM Course ID#21-123.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-18-2022-embracing-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-as-an-intrinsic-component-of-veterinary-leadership/

Webinar - 10/19/22 - SKIP: Saving Kittens in Partnership - National Kitten Coalition
2022-10-19 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for this FREE guest National Kitten Rescue webinar hosted by NKC to learn more about an innovative program that will help save vulnerable kittens at risk of being euthanized. This webinar will inspire you to rescue and rehabilitate the most at-risk of kittens, the ones that are dying every day upon arrival at shelters.
Thanks to a generous grant from The Humane Society of the United States, the Newborn Kitten Rescue has teamed with The National Kitten Coalition to produce a Toolkit for you to start or adapt your rescue to focus on these ‘last chance’ kittens that need us the most. This webinar will walk you through the highlights of that toolkit, which will be available on the NKC and HSUS websites.
If you can’t join us for the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign-up anyway, because a recording of this, and other webinars, will be available on NKC’s eLearning Center no later than 2 weeks after they air.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2093087934680937740

Webinar - 10/19/22 - How to Write the Most Engaging Emails for Giving Tuesday - Network for Good
2022-10-19 10:00 - 11:00
Storytelling expert, Vanessa Chase Lockshin will inspire you and inform you how to write emails that actually drive donations.
You’ll learn:

How to build a narrative arc for your Giving Tuesday campaign that engages supporters and creates campaign momentum
What kinds of stories stand out in your donors’ inboxes on Giving Tuesday
Easy-to-implement writing tips to make your emails shine even if you’re not a writer

Speaker: Vanessa Chase Lockshin, The Storytelling Nonprofit
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/yef-engaging-emails-giving-tuesday/

Webinar - 10/19/22 - Rabbits, the New Cat? Embrace Treating Rabbits with Confidence - HSVMA
2022-10-19 17:00 - 18:00
Domestic rabbits are the third most popular pet in the United States, and not surprisingly, the third most common pet found in animal shelters. Many general practitioners are not comfortable with rabbit medicine and surgery, however there is a need for expanding these services. This presentation will go over basic rabbit husbandry, some of the more common rabbit diseases, as well as touch on the importance of and techniques for rabbit spay and neuter.
What skills will an attendee receive after attending this presentation?

A basic understanding of the environmental and behavioral needs of rabbits and their relation to disease
Dietary recommendations for rabbits and diseases associated with inappropriate diets
Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatment options in rabbits
A better understanding of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 in rabbits and it’s recent introduction to the United States
An understanding of anesthetic protocols and considerations for rabbits
An understanding of rabbit spay/neuter techniques and where to find further resources on the topic

This webinar is FREE for all attendees. 1.5 hours of RACE CE credits (medical) will be available for HSVMA members only (RACE approval pending).
WEBSITE LINK: https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar-rabbits-the-new-cat

Webinar - 10/19/22 - How Veterinary Technicians Can Advocate for their Utilization - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-10-19 17:00 - 18:00
SHOW them what you bring to the table!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Amy Johnson, BS, LVT, RLATG, CVJ reviews how veterinary technicians can take the steps in advocating for their own utilization. Tune in to learn ways to educate and sway those resistant to listen to what you have to offer!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
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WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-19-2022-how-veterinary-technicians-can-advocate-for-their-utilization/

Webinar - 10/20/22 - Managing a Large Scale Kitten Program in a Small to Mid-Sized Municipal Shelter - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-10-20 10:00 - 11:15
During this webinar, we’ll discuss how to maximize resources and build an army of support to save the most fragile lives in shelters today. We will discuss program creation, sharing resources, and mobilizing and incentivizing fosters.
This 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.
The Best Friends Network is comprised of thousands of public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations and other animal welfare organizations in all 50 states. We are a coalition committed to saving the lives of dogs and cats through collaboration, information-sharing and implementation of proven lifesaving strategies. Our partners support each other and inspire their own communities to increase lifesaving across the country. Visit network.bestfriends.org for more information and resources.
Presenters
Marnie Russ is the Program Administrator for the National Kitten College at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington in Arlington, VA. The first kitten nursery of its kind, Arlington went from saving 92 kittens a year in 2016 to 1385 kittens in 2019 all while maintaining a 93% live release rate. The Nursery saved almost 1500 kittens in 2020.
Marnie has been fostering neonatal kittens for over two decades, specializing in critical-care neonates and high-risk nursing/expectant queens. Marnie is a recognized expert on caring for at-risk kittens. She is co-founder of the National Kitten Coalition and speaks nationally on the subject of at-risk neo-natal kittens. Her advice and expertise is sought from shelters and rescues across the country.
Marnie is a seasoned animal advocate who has previously worked for the ASPCA traveling across the country working with shelters as well as state and local governments to advance animal-welfare policy.
Marnie sits on multiple Boards for spay/neuter organizations throughout the county including Fox Hollow Animal Project in Montana and Caring Hands Animal Support and Education – International Advocacy. She annually travels to third-world countries assisting in international spay/neuter projects to help impact the lives of street animals in underserved areas.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/managing-a-large-scale-kitten-program-in-a-small-to-mid-sized-municipal-shelter/

Webinar - 10/20/22 - The ABCs of Marketing Strategy in Animal Welfare - Best Friends
2022-10-20 14:00 - 15:00
Developing and implementing a marketing strategy is an essential part of any organization’s success, but creating a thoughtful, cohesive marketing plan often eludes nonprofits. While strategic planning can feel overwhelming, there are some very simple techniques and tips you can use to map out an effective plan and create some marketing magic. In this session, we’ll discuss how to identify your organization’s marketing assets and how to incorporate your board and volunteers into marketing efforts. Plus, we’ll walk through some exercises to help you focus your time, ideas and budget to increase engagement and donations.
This webinar is part of the Fall 2022 Webinar Series. Each webinar is pre-recorded and registering by October 12 gets you first access delivered directly to your inbox on the webinar date. Register for all five webinars or choose only the ones relevant to you.
Presenter: Nicole Krug – Founder & Digital Marketing Strategist, Social Light
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/education/2022-fall-webinar-series-registration

Webinar - 10/24/22 - “I’m out of Control!” Helping the Over-Aroused Animal - PPG (fee applies)
2022-10-24 12:00 - 13:00
Many of the behavior issues we see in pets – including biting – can relate to over-arousal. So how do we help the over-aroused animal? Whether you are faced with reactive, aggressive, or fearful behavior, addressing over-arousal can be the key to improving behavior and keeping pets in their homes. In this presentation, Irith will give you tips for identifying over-arousal and share practical tools to help you deal with over-arousal issues in pet animals.
This was previously aired at Geek Week 2021
Learning Objectives:

Better understand arousal and its effects.
Be able to determine when “problem” behaviors relate to over-arousal.
Learn training games that can help pets learn to manage their arousal levels.

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About the Presenter
Irith Bloom has loved animals for as long as she can remember. She grew up with dogs, gerbils, and a pet snake (who was housed far from the gerbils) and was fascinated by horses. After years of (unsuccessfully) begging her parents to let her ride, she took matters into her own hands and won a horse in an essay contest. Irith’s parents were too busy to train the animals, so Irith became good at teaching useful (from the human point of view) skills to non-human animals.
A self-admitted geek, Irith has spent a great deal of time studying the science of behavior. She is fortunate enough to be invited regularly to give presentations on a variety of animal- and learning-related topics. Her writing on these topics has also been published both online and in print.
Irith is faculty at Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior and dogbiz’s Dog Walking Academy. She is also a CPDT-KSA, a CBCC-KA, a CDBC, a CSAT, a KPA CTP, a VSPDT, and a CBATI, as well as being certified in TAGteach, a positive-reinforcement method for teaching humans.
Irith is a member of the board of directors of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), on the advisory board for Daily Paws, chair emeritus of the Education Committee of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), and a former member of the APDT Legislative Task Force. She also volunteers for National English Shepherd Rescue.
Irith has a BA in biology from the University of Pennsylvania and lives in Los Angeles, California. Her company, The Sophisticated Dog, LLC, offers online training and behavior services to clients worldwide as well as limited in-person services for clients in her local area. Irith also offers consulting services for fellow pet professionals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4987027

Webinar - 10/25/22 - YouTube Live: Drippy Dogs: Update on Urinary Incontinence - VETGirl
2022-10-25 17:00 - 17:30
Clients buying stock in pee pads?
In this complimentary, 30-minute, VETgirl–Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE webinar, Dr. Julie Byron, MS, DACVIM reviews the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence in female dogs. Tune in to learn what diagnostics are needed as well as medical and surgical therapies you can use to treat your drippy dogs!
NOTE: There is no registration required for this CE opportunity. Simply go to our YouTube Page where the webinar will be held LIVE at the time of the event!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
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WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-25-2022-youtube-live-drippy-dogs-update-on-urinary-incontinence/

Webinar - 10/27/22 - Find Success Working with Elected Officials - CalAnimals
2022-10-27 10:00 - 11:00
With 23% of the Senate and 36% of the Assembly brand new (due to redistricting) or open races (no incumbents), there has never been a better time to familiarize yourselves with the ins and outs of developing and employing relationships with elected officials. Whether you are a municipal shelter, private non-profit with government contracts, or non-profit supporting animals in your community – decisions by policy makers impact your operations. Join Julianna Tetlow, Director of Government Relations for San Diego Humane Society, to learn how to develop relationships with elected officials, successfully engage in public policy, and position your organization as the thought leader and go-to resource for decision makers on all things animal welfare.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zRfUOgBjQjmv2Xi0LOaxwA

Webinar - 10/27/22 - Disease Transmission and Prevention - Best Friends
2022-10-27 14:00 - 15:00
Disease prevention in the shelter setting is vital to lifesaving, and infectious disease does not have to be inevitable in animal shelters. In this webinar, you’ll learn the basics of infectious disease, like how diseases spread between animals and how to manage shelter populations to prevent disease. We’ll also cover strategies to reduce and prevent infectious disease including vaccination guidelines, sanitation protocols, and biosecurity recommendations. A brief overview of specific diseases of most concern in the shelter setting will be given (feline upper respiratory disease, canine infectious respiratory disease, ringworm, canine parvovirus, feline panleukopenia, and canine distemper).
This webinar is part of the Fall 2022 Webinar Series. Each webinar is pre-recorded and registering by October 12 gets you first access delivered directly to your inbox on the webinar date. Register for all five webinars or choose only the ones relevant to you.
Presenter: Dr. Erin Katribe, DVM, MS – Medical Director, Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/education/2022-fall-webinar-series-registration

Webinar - 10/27/22 - Cancer ABCs: Aspirates, Biopsies, Cytology - VETGirl
2022-10-27 17:00 - 18:00
Frustrated by aspirates, non-diagnostic samples, and best practices for skin masses?
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Blue Buffalo webinar, Dr. Sue Ettinger, DACVIM (Oncology) will review the importance of early diagnosis of skin masses and new guidelines for when to diagnose lumps and bumps in our patients. Tune in for a practical approach to cancer cytology for the general practitioner, including how to improve your in-house cytology skills of determining the tissue of origin and whether the mass is benign or malignant!
Thanks to sponsorship from Blue Buffalo, this webinar is FREE to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-27-2022-cancer-abcs-aspirates-biopsies-cytology/
