Webinar – 3/30/22 – No one told me about Teenaged Dogs and Cats! What to expect in these developmental stages – ACVB
2022-03-30 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Pet guardians enroll their puppies and kittens in socialization classes with the hopes of bringing up a well-rounded social pet; good with people, other animals and being in different environments. However, sometimes these pets still go through a “difficult” developmental period and can exhibit behavioral problems. Can something be done to prevent this occurrence? What should we expect as our adolescent dogs and cats go through the life stages after socialization? How do we manage and work with them? This webinar will answer these questions and more!
Dr. Wailani Sung has a passion for helping owners prevent or effectively manage behavior problems in companion animals, enabling them to maintain a high quality of life. Dr. Sung obtained her Master’s degree and Doctorate in Psychology, with a special interest in animal behavior from The University of Georgia. Upon completion of these graduate programs, she obtained a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, then board certification in veterinary behavioral medicine. Dr. Sung is currently the Director of Behavior and Welfare programs at the San Francisco SPCA. In this position, Dr. Sung contributes to the management and treatment of the behavioral needs of the shelter pets at the San Francisco SPCA. She also oversees the shelter behavior program and also provides behavioral consultations at the Behavior Specialty Clinic located at the San Francisco SPCA. She does not consider any patient or problem hopeless, and her treatment protocols are based on scientific information about animal behavior, psychopharmacology, and learning theory.
Dr. Sung frequently lectures on managing common behavioral issues and consults with veterinary practices to design programs and train staff in best practices for making vet visits less stressful and developing treatment protocols for patients with behavioral issues. Dr. Sung also provide consultations to shelter and rescue organizations.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5727838076149537547

Webinar - 4/2/22 - Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2022-04-02 11:00 - 13:30
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-apr-2022/

Webinar - 4/5/22 and 4/13/22 - Alternatives to Declaw - CVMA (fee applies)
2022-04-05 17:30 - 18:45, 2022-04-13 12:30 - 13:45
In this presentation, we will explore how cat scratching—a normal feline behavior—can lead to one of two unwanted consequences: either the owner seeks a permanent solution and asks for a surgical solution known as “declawing,” or the animal is rehomed or surrendered to a shelter. We will address the importance of cats performing normal behaviors, such as appropriate opportunities to scratch, and will explore humane solutions that are based in understanding the nature of this behavior. We will learn how correct tools, techniques, and newly developed products can positively impact the human-animal bond. This presentation aims to provide the veterinarian with talking points for a welfare-centered communication with owners of cats with scratching problems, hopefully eliminating the need for the very controversial surgical approach.
Dates and Times
Tuesday, April 5, 2022 | 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
Registration, cancellation, and substitution deadline: March 29, 2022
Wednesday, April 13, 2022| 12:30 PM-1:45 PM
Registration, cancellation, and substitution deadline: April 6, 2022
Speaker

Jeannine Berger, DVM, DACVB, DACAW, CAWA
Dr. Jeannine Berger is one of the few veterinarians that is double-boarded with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists as well as the American College for Animal Welfare. Currently, Dr. Berger is the Senior Vice President of Rescue and Animal Welfare for the San Francisco SPCA, where she oversees all aspects of animal care. She first obtained her veterinary degree in 1991 in Zurich, Switzerland. In 1998, Dr. Berger moved to California to work at UC Davis, and in 2019, she was awarded the Bronze Medal for Global Animal Welfare by the World Veterinary Association for her excellent contributions to promoting the welfare of animals.

WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/learning/cvma-ce-programs-2/online-seminar-alternative-to-declaw-april-5-13-2022/

Webinar - Wednesdays 3/23/22 to 4/13/22 - Alive and Thriving Series with Kelley Bollen - Humane Network
2022-04-06 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-04-13 11:00 - 12:30
When: Wednesdays March 23 & 30 and April 6 & 13, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pacific (starting noon Mountain, 1 p.m. Central, 2 p.m. Eastern)
What: Four-session online webinar series presented by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, specifically designed for staff at animal shelters, rescues, and nonprofit veterinary clinics.
Subjects: Reading dog and cat body language and safe humane handling; Stress recognition and reduction in the shelter; Enrichment for shelter dogs and cats; How animals learn and training dogs and cats in the shelter.
How: 90-minute Zoom video sessions – only viewable live; no recordings will be available later.
Zoom details: Log-in details will be emailed to you immediately and on the morning of each session. If you did not receive these, check your junk/spam folders or email Kelley Bollen at kelley@kelleybollen.com.
Cost: Free, thanks to a generous donation from a private funder. Attendees will be eligible for discounted behavioral consulting services by Kelley Bollen.
Questions: If you have questions, please email Kelley Bollen at aliveandthriving@humanenetwork.org.​
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.humanenetwork.org/behavior-seminar-signup

Webinar - 4/7/22 - Managing Feline Upper Respiratory Disease in Shelters - Best Friends
2022-04-07 15:00 - 16:00
Feline upper respiratory tract disease (URTD) is a major challenge in many shelters, and it affects the health, welfare, and adoptability of cats. Particularly in under-resourced shelters, URTD may dramatically impact an organization’s lifesaving capacity. This webinar will discuss the principles of feline URTD management in the shelter setting, including population management, prevention strategies (vaccination, biosecurity, stress reduction), and treatment of the individual patient.
Speaker: Erin Katribe, DVM, MS, Best Friends Animal Society Medical Director
Deadline to register for this opportunity is Wednesday, April 6th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/3bb934ece2c94388a2b065c8b338783a

Webinar - 4/7/22 - New Dog in a Nutshell: The First 72 Hours - GoodPup
2022-04-07 16:00 - 17:00
In this webinar we’ll explore how to make the transition of moving from the rescue environment to a home as smooth as possible!

Whether you are a foster parent, looking to adopt soon or serving as an animal welfare liaison for potential foster and adoptive families, you won’t want to miss our April Webinar: New Dog in a Nutshell; the first 72 hrs.
In this webinar we’ll explore how to make the transition of moving from the rescue environment to a home as smooth as possible using management tools and positive reinforcement strategies.
Learn “what to do” and “what not to do” in order to create the least amount of stress possible for both you and your four legged friends ultimately resulting in the achievement of a successful transition and/or permanent placement.
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/new-dog-in-a-nutshell-the-first-72-hrs-tickets-292575409927

Webinar - 4/10/22 - Small Animal Medicine Mini Boot Camp Series: Diabetes Part 2 - UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (fee applies)
2022-04-10 08:30 - 11:30
In Part 2, Feline Diabetes: The Road to Remission, Dr. Gilor will discuss the recent developments in feline diabetes including:

How to recognize and approach diabetic remission
Selecting the best diet for feline patients
Understanding what insulin injections or oral glucose medications are available
Information needed to use and monitor diabetic felines
Understanding the road to remission for feline patients

We are so thrilled to host Chen Gilor, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, who will provide his insights on this disease.
Save the Date: Sunday, April 10, 2022
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 am (PST)
CE Credit: Up to 3.0 hours (pending approval)
LIVE WEBINAR: The webinar will be live (PST) and interactive via Aventri Virtual Platform. The live sessions will be available as a recording to all registered attendees. If you do not attend the event live, you will not be able to receive CE credit.
UC Davis SVM Employees and Students: Special pricing available. Select SVM Employee or SVM student when registering.
WEBSITE LINK: https://ce.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/symposia-article/small-animal-medicine-mini-boot-camp-series-diabetes-part-2

Webinar - 4/12/22 - The Future Is Four: The Right Place - Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
2022-04-12 12:00 - 13:00
Some animals would be best served by shelter admission, while others would be better served outside shelter walls. The Right Place is the place that provides the best possible outcome in the most humane and efficient way and may include the animal’s current home, community, foster or finder’s home, partner organizations or the shelter. Determining the Right Place depends on the needs of the animal, the capacity of the shelter, and also the capacity and willingness of the community member who brings the animal to our attention. In this webinar, Drs. Cindy Karsten and Chumkee Aziz will guide you through the framework that allows you to remove decision fatigue and get animals where they need to be—or help them right where they are.
This webinar is part 1 of “The Future Is Four: The Right Care in the Right Place at the Right Time to the Right Outcome Right Place” series. Register once for these four sessions, which will be recorded.
Presenters:
Cynthia (Cindy) Karsten, DVM, Outreach Veterinarian
Throughout her KSMP career, Dr. Karsten has helped to identify and implement best practice protocols and capacity for care models at shelters across the United States and Canada. Dr. Karsten’s recent work has focused on leading shelter medicine Bootcamps, concentrated six-week courses for shelter leaders. The Bootcamps combine online learning with twice-weekly Zoom meetings at which participants can ask questions of KSMP experts and share their own experiences with peers making change at other shelters.
Dr. Karsten became board certified in Shelter Medicine Practice in November, 2017. Her main areas of interest include teaching and mentoring undergraduate and veterinary students, working with shelter leaders on change management, and providing accessible, affordable veterinary care to everyone who seeks it. She also continues to work to understand her role and that of animal shelters in increasing awareness of social justice issues and implementing policies to bring about equity.
Mehnaz (Chumkee) Aziz, DVM, Outreach Veterinarian
Chumkee obtained her DVM degree at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. She then completed an internship at the ASPCA’s Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital in NYC in 2013, which included experience in anti-cruelty work and shelter medicine. Chumkee was a resident at the KSMP from 2013-2016.She headed the Northern Tier Shelter Initiative and served as Senior Director of Shelter Medicine Services at the ASPCA before returning to the KSMP in January, 2022 as an outreach veterinarian.
Her current interests include the role of community collaboration in mitigating pet homelessness, proactive shelter population management, and infectious disease prevention in shelters.

WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9UHVkuKcQbumXhwr-Y9puw

Webinar - 4/12/22 - Dog Reactivity - Best Friends
2022-04-12 15:00 - 16:00
Provide real world, tangible management and training techniques for shelter staff, volunteers, and dog owners to gain a better understanding of canine reactivity, where it stems from, and why it is a common behavioral challenge in virtually all shelters.
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to identify:

What is dog reactivity, why we see it in the shelter and what it means
How to manage reactivity effectively and safely in a shelter and home environment
Different training techniques used to extinguish dog reactivity

Speakers:

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

WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7g3igHrXTIKuxINfUaey2g

Webinar - 4/13/22 - Finding and Recruiting a Dream Team - The AAWA
2022-04-13 12:00 - 13:00
With the shifting landscape of today’s workforce, it’s important now more than ever that potential candidates see your organization as a place they want to work—and that begins before you even meet them.
What are the best places to find qualified candidates? Are your job postings marketing pieces, or are you just copying and pasting your JDs? Like some simple screening and interviewing techniques to help you find the right fit?
In this session, we will dive deep into the best ways for maximizing your up-front candidate sourcing and recruiting efforts. Staffing expert Tom Erb will discuss in depth:

Effective and innovative recruiting techniques and sources
Moving from employer-centric to candidate-centric recruitment messaging
Optimizing each step of your sourcing, selection, and onboarding process
Leverage technology to optimize your recruiting efforts

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/recruit

Webinar - 4/13/22 - Handling “Nuisance” Wildlife Calls - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-04-13 12:00 - 13:15
Getting calls from the public about opossums stuck in garbage cans? Foxes denning under sheds or porches? Woodchucks nibbling in the garden?
This webinar expands upon our “Top 10 Tips for Taking Wildlife Calls” training by providing natural history profiles on our most common Wild Neighbors (including skunks, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, woodchucks, foxes, coyotes, and more!), as well as species-specific advice for humanely solving conflicts with them. Learn how to give simple tips and instructions to the public over the phone (without your having to dispatch an officer!) so that they can solve conflicts with wildlife in an effective, humane, and long-term manner.

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.

Presenters:
As Director of Humane Wildlife Conflict Resolution for The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Lynsey White helps urban and suburban communities find effective and humane solutions to conflicts with species such as coyotes, Canada geese, white-tailed deer, and beavers. She also runs the Wild Neighbors program, which provides animal care and control professionals with resources, trainings, and consultation in the adoption of humane policies and practices for responding to calls about wildlife. Her background includes completing coyote research and data analysis for The Cook County Coyote project in Chicago, Illinois, and publishing an analysis of coyote attacks on people throughout the U.S. and Canada. Lynsey has a Master of Science degree in Conservation Biology & Sustainable Development and a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and has led wildlife conflict resolution trainings for thousands of animal care and control professionals across the U.S. and beyond.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/handling-nuisance-wildlife-calls/

Webinar - 4/13/22 - Where Will the "Good" Dogs Come From? A Look at the Current and Future Landscape of Dog Acquisition - HSVMA
2022-04-13 17:00 - 18:00
How can a consumer feel confident that they will find a healthy, long-lived dog who will make a behaviorally sound pet? How do we convince clients to be patient and understand they shouldn’t order puppies online as if they were sweaters?
During this webinar:
1. Attendees will learn about the current state of the acquisition of dogs/puppies.
2. Attendees will gain knowledge about the geographic differences in demographics of availability of physically and mentally healthy dogs/pups.
3. From shared research, practitioners will understand the extent to which selective dog breeding has compromised dogs’ genotypes and phenotypes.
These are difficult and controversial questions; this webinar is just the beginning of the conversation.
This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 hours of RACE CE credits for veterinarians and veterinary technicians (medical/interactive category). CE credits will be provided FREE to current HSVMA members ONLY. If you are not yet an HSVMA member or need to renew your membership, please visit the HSVMA website HERE.
PRESENTER: Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD
Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD, is a veterinary genetics researcher who is fascinated by dog behavior. She works at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as a computational biologist, studying the genetics of behavior in pet and working dogs through the Darwin’s Ark project and the Working Dogs Project. She teaches behavioral biology at the Virginia Tech online Masters program for Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare. She also offers webinars online and consults with breeders about genetic testing and breeding choices. She is one of the founders of the Functional Dog Collaborative (functionalbreeding.org), a non-profit which seeks to change the conversation around dog breeding in the dog loving community. Jessica lives in Raymond, NH with her husband and three dogs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar-good-dogs

Webinar - 4/13/22 - Out With The Old, In With The New: Navigating Protocol Implementation In Your Clinic - VETGirl
2022-04-13 17:00 - 18:00
Protocols have everyone dragging their feet?
In this complimentary, 1-hour, VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Robert Gribble, DVM, CVPM explores effective strategies for getting your team engaged in protocol implementation. Tune in to discover ways you can maximize acceptance and success with your staff and clients.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, 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/april-13-2022-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-new-navigating-protocol-implementation-in-your-clinic/

Webinar - 4/15/22 - Optimizing Anesthetic Inductions - Think Anesthesia
2022-04-15 10:00 - 11:00
This live, interactive webinar reviews the ideal characteristics of the anesthetic induction. Learn ways to optimizing a stress free, anesthetic induction, how to secure a patent airway and review medications used for veterinary anesthetic inductions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2021/12/think-anesthesia-optimizing-anesthetic-inductions

Webinar - 4/18/22 - Your Pet Licensing Report Card - CalAnimals
2022-04-18 10:00 - 11:00
Join us as DocuPet provides a fun and creative look at what they call the “Pet Licensing Report Card.” Covered topics include:

Identification of the key components of a healthy pet licensing program
A fun and easy way to assess the state of your current pet licensing program
Actionable ideas for how to improve your program’s “grade” and
A brief overview of DocuPet and how they can help streamline and modernize your licensing offering!

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YiVxl5YIT-aebo4fUBc-HA

Webinar - 4/19/22 - Help! Why is this Dog so Itchy? - VETGirl
2022-04-19 17:00 - 18:00
Allergies? Atopy? What can it be?!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, DACVD reviews the many reasons dogs can be itchy. After all, it’s hard to differentiate between the different allergies, especially when more than one type is present. There can be subtle differences that affect the allergic dog workup and treatment decisions. Tune in to learn all things itch – ectoparasites, secondary infections, cutaneous adverse food reactions, and pharmacologic options for managing canine atopic dermatitis.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, 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!
*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/april-19-2022-help-why-is-this-dog-so-itchy/

Webinar - 4/21/22 - From Fierce or Fearful to Friendly: A Shaping Program for Dogs, Cats, Horses & Beyond - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2022-04-21 10:00 - 11:30
Fearful and aggressive behaviors are generally regarded as respondent behaviors. That is, they are considered natural reactions to certain triggers. However, pet owners find it problematic when their animals engage in excessively fierce or fearful behaviors.
To address these behaviors, trainers often rely on respondent conditioning techniques, such as desensitization or counterconditioning. The focus of these procedures is on changing the animal’s emotional state to the trigger. Other common procedures try to directly shape a calm response using food or other positive reinforcers.
Alternatively, fearful and aggressive behaviors may also be seen as successful operants that are captured and maintained by negative reinforcement. That is, engaging in the behavior leads to distance from or the removal of something that the animal finds aversive. For example, a dog learns that when he growls, strangers go away and leave him alone. This view offers an alternative approach to treatment.
This webinar will show how distance can be used as a reinforcer to shape friendly behaviors that replace fearful or aggressive behaviors.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34.html

Webinar - 4/21/22 - Open Adoptions and Adoption Counseling Essentials - CalAnimals
2022-04-21 10:00 - 11:30
Reducing barriers to adoption and ensuring our staff are properly trained in adoption counseling is critically important. In this webinar, attendees will learn why an open adoption policy is the best policy and how to facilitate conversations with adopters to find the best match for both pets and people.
Presenter Chantalle Little, has 10 years of professional experience in sheltering and a degree in Animal Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She is currently serving as the Animal Care Manger for Woods Humane Society having previously held positions in in the medical department, customer service, animal care, and intake departments. She helped Woods triple adoptions by ramping up the organization’s transport program and launched and managed the Woods’ foster care program. She is an excellent adoption counselor, a great coach and mentor to her team, and one of our outstanding participants in the CalAnimals Emerging Leaders Program.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JaG-0In3RtCgy87POzS9Xw

Webinar - 4/21/22 - Purr-fect First Aid Tips for Kitties with Arden Moore - National Kitten Coalition
2022-04-21 11:00 - 12:00
Join Health and Safety Coach, Arden Moore, and learn about first-aid tips just for cats and kittens!
If you can’t join us for the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign-up anyway, because a recording of this, and the other Webinars, will be available on The National Kitten Coalition’s website no later than 2 weeks after it airs.
Presenter: Arden Moore, Master Pet First Aid/CPR Instructor and Founder of Pet First Aid 4 U.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6143537034510167822

Webinar - 4/21/22 - Let's Talk Therapy: It's Time to Put You FIRST - The Bridge Club
2022-04-21 17:00 - 18:00
A candid discussion answering all the questions about removing the stigma, what happens in your first appointment and finding the right therapist. Today as more and more stresses impact veterinary professionals from financial concerns, to pet owner treatment, we are in a mental health crisis. So it is time for us to truly dive into solutions to help veterinary professionals. Join The Bridge Club along with our guests Dr. Genie Bishop of Royal Canin and Kelsey Creelman, MSW to remove the stigma and to truly understand what that first therapy appointment looks like.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/lets-talk-therapy-its-time-to-put-you-first

Webinar - 4/22/22 - They Just Want to Play: Increasing Welfare, Reducing Shelter Length of Stay and Increasing Live Outcomes for Dogs with Barrier Frustration - PPG (fee applies)
2022-04-22 13:00 - 14:00
For understandable safety reasons, many shelter and rescue organizations test a dog’s “sociability” with other dogs on a leash or through a fence. Members of PPG’s Shelter & Rescue Committee found that this results in false positives for “dog-aggression,” which can result in dire consequences for the animal, including euthanasia or increased length of stay due to adoption barriers.
When 60% of US households have dogs, a sheltered dog who must be the “only animal in the home” has a much lower chance of being adopted. A great many dogs bark, lunge, growl and/or snarl when introduced to other dogs on a leash or through a physical barrier like a kennel door or fence. However, we have found that a significant number of these dogs have the ability to exhibit appropriate, pro-social and playful behavior with other dogs when these barriers are removed.
This session will focus on introduction methods and behavior modification protocols that are realistic for resource-thin shelter and rescue organizations, who may not have the luxury of qualified behavior specialists to perform dedicated and time-consuming desensitization and counterconditioning procedures. We believe we can increase adoption rates, reduce euthanasia, reduce “kennel stress” and length of stays with the playgroup and behavior modification protocols presented.
This was previously aired at Geek Week 2021
Learning Objectives:

Learn about the free PPG resource ThePetRescueResource.com for shelters and rescues, and see case studies and examples of the treatment of aggressive behavior with playgroups.
Define and understand barrier frustration vs. fear, proximity sensitivity, compulsive fighting, etc.
Why mislabeling dogs presenting with frustration as “dog-aggressive” is a serious welfare concern.
How to treat barrier frustration without the resources for desensitization.

About the Presenter:
K. Holden Svirsky CTC completed a behavior internship with Dr. Jeannine Berger at the San Francisco SPCA in 2015. She is a graduate of the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and was awarded its shelter and rescue scholarship in 2014. She has completed Michael Shikashio’s (also presenting at Geek Week) Aggression in Dogs master course and is beginning her certification for treating separation anxiety with Malena DeMartini.
Holden sits on the PPG Shelter and Rescue Committee, is an author of ThePetRescueResource.com, and has had articles published in BARKS from the Guild. She has been a teacher as long as she can remember, and began her career in behavior work with children, teaching language and math skills to students with autism, attention deficit, attention deficit-hyperactivity, dyslexia and hyperlexia.
She worked full time as a behavior specialist at several shelters from 2012 to 2019. She performed intake at shelters all over the state of California, taught public classes, held private consultations, executed behavior modification on hundreds of shelter animals, ran playgroups, counseled adopters, and trained service dogs for veterans.
Holden currently teaches specialty group classes for the award-winning Bravo!Pup in Oakland, California including classes for shy/fearful dogs and inter-dog social behavior. In her private practice, HoldenK9, she consults privately for individual clients and shelter/rescue organizations across the United States.
Holden grew up with working-line gun dogs, has adopted & fostered many mixed breed shelter dogs, and currently shares her life with a Yakutian Laika — an ancient sled dog breed — nicknamed ZZ. In her free time, Holden is a sailor and canicross runner, hoping to get into bikejoring in 2022. She currently lives on Nantucket Island.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4758488

Webinar - 4/26/22 - The Future Is Four: The Right Time - Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
2022-04-26 12:00 - 13:00
The Right Time has two dimensions: there’s the right time for an animal to come into the shelter (could be right now, at a scheduled time in the future, or maybe never!), and then there are right times once the animal is admitted (holding periods and length of stay, for example). Time is our most valuable resource, and our most interconnected. Whether we’re talking about the hours our shelter is open or the demands on our staff time, the system we build directly impacts the time an animal spends in our shelter. In this webinar, Drs. Cynthia (Cindi) Delany and Kate Hurley will outline strategies for streamlining tasks, reducing length of stay, capturing lost resources, and making the most of the resources you have.
This webinar is part 2 of “The Future Is Four: The Right Care in the Right Place at the Right Time to the Right Outcome Right Place” series. Register once for these four sessions, which will be recorded.
Presenters
Kate Hurley DVM, MPVM, Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
Dr. Kate Hurley is the founding director of the Koret Shelter Medicine Program and co-founder of the Million Cat Challenge, a shelter-based initiative to save the lives of one million more cats in five years. Over 1,500 shelters more than tripled that goal, between them saving over three million cats against their own baseline before joining the challenge.
Hurley’s research interests include welfare of confined dogs and cats, humane and effective strategies to manage community cats, and infectious disease prevention. She will always love shelter work because it has the potential to improve the lives of so many animals and the people who work so hard to care for them.
Dr. Cindi Delany, Director of Online Learning, Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
With an undergraduate degree in Business/Economics from UCLA and a DVM from UC Davis, Dr. Cindi Delany has practiced emergency medicine, animal shelter medicine and shelter outreach for more than 20 years.
Her focus with the Koret Shelter Medicine Program’s animal shelter outreach and industry speaking activities is on programs targeted to improve animal outcomes, provide environmental enrichment for shelter animals, explore shelter animal behavior and training, improve shelter data collection and analysis, and maximize operational efficiencies in a limited resource environment.
Dr. Delany is now taking her passion and expertise for sharing information and learnings about maximizing animal shelter success to the next level as the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Director of Online Learning at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program.

WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9UHVkuKcQbumXhwr-Y9puw

Webinar - 4/27/22 - KCS 101: Dry Eye Disorders in Dogs - VETGirl
2022-04-27 09:00 - 09:30
Think all KCS treatments are created equal?
In this complimentary, 30-minute, YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Shelby Reinstein, DACVO reviews the types and causes of keratoconjunctivitis sicca in dogs. Tune in to discover how to recognize and successfully treat those dry eyes.
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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/april-27-2022-kcs-101-dry-eye-disorders-in-dogs/

Webinar - 4/27/22 - Creating a Time Management System that Works: A Workshop for Nonprofit Leaders - Network for Good
2022-04-27 10:00 - 11:00
Learn how to get more of the right things done in this time blocking and energy management workshop!
Let’s be clear about one thing, if you don’t control your schedule — it will control you. As a small shop (or big shop), it’s crucial to understand when you need to show up as your best self and then make the most of your time because we know that time is your most valuable asset.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:

3 core areas of time management: time blocking, prioritization & calendar management
3 ways to think about prioritization & mapping strategies for better efficiency

You can expect to be reminded of some things you already know, learn a few things you didn’t know, and work through some of your toughest time management hurdles together.
Speaker: Rachel Bearbower (she/her), Founder + CEO of Small Shop Strategies
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/nonprofit-time-management/

Webinar - 4/27/22 - Saving the Smallest: Optimizing Neonatal/Pediatric Kitten & Puppy Care in Shelters - The AAWA
2022-04-27 12:00 - 13:00
If you are among the many shelters who climb “kitten mountain” every year, and see neonatal/pediatric puppies as well, this is the webinar for you!
We all know how difficult this period of care can be for shelters and their foster families. This interactive webinar will give participants actionable steps to help improve the care provided to neonatal/infant puppies and kittens in their shelter’s care. After this webinar, attendees will be able to:

Describe the developmental milestones for puppies and kittens from birth to 8 weeks and recognize what is “normal”
Identify the most common causes of neonatal mortality and steps that can be taken to minimize the risk
Create foster care protocols that optimize live outcomes for neonatal puppies and kittens

Shelter medicine staff and anyone in the shelter who works with fosters or recruits fosters will benefit from this session.
This session is part of the Shelter Medicine series, a collaboration between the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.
This live and recorded program is approved for:

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit

Pending approval for RACE CE.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/sheltermed-4-27-22

Webinar - 4/28/22 - Creating Sticky Messages: Your Team Superpower - VETGirl
2022-04-28 17:30 - 18:30
Clients trust Dr. Google more than your team?
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Elanco practice management webinar, Dr. Mary Ann Vande Linde discusses building the foundation of effective team communication. Tune in to learn techniques to build client trust with your veterinary health care team.
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this webinar is FREE to all!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/april-28-2022-creating-sticky-messages-your-team-superpower/

Webinar - 5/3/22 - The Forgotten Partner in Responding to Animal Abuse: The Veterinarian - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-05-03 10:00 - 11:15
Shouldn’t the veterinarian be at least as proactive in responding to suspected animal abuse as physicians are in recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse? That’s a question being discussed in veterinary circles as more practitioners receive training in veterinary forensics and learn how to resolve their formidable practice management dilemmas. State laws, national organizational policies, and Veterinary Social Workers are prompting a new look at the veterinarian’s role with abused animals. Growing public interest in animal welfare and the FBI’s inclusion of four types of animal cruelty in the NIBRS data system is resulting in veterinarians being asked to articulate exactly what an abused animal’s condition is. This webinar will describe how veterinarians are an invaluable resource for law enforcement and animal care & control officers in not only reporting, describing, and testifying about animal abuse, but also in the newest frontier – “DV and the DVM,” responses when clients express histories of domestic violence which also affects their animals’ well-being.
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.
Presenter
Internationally acclaimed lecturer, author and educator Phil Arkow is coordinator of the National LINK Coalition – the National Resource Center on The LINK between Animal Abuse and Human Violence – and edits the monthly LINK-Letter. He chairs the Latham Foundation’s Animal Abuse and Family Violence Prevention Project. He teaches at the University of Florida and Harcum College. He has presented over 300 times in 17 countries, 38 states, and 9 Canadian provinces, and has authored over 95 key reference works on human-animal interactions and violence prevention.
He co-founded the National Link Coalition, the National Animal Control Association, and the Colorado and New Jersey humane federations. He has served with the AVMA, the ASPCA, American Humane, the Delta Society, the Animals & Society Institute, the National Sheriffs Association, the National Coalition on Violence Against Animals, the National District Attorneys Association, the Academy on Violence & Abuse, and the American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from New Jersey Child Assault Prevention.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/the-forgotten-partner-in-responding-to-animal-abuse-the-veterinarian/

Webinar - 5/3/22 - What’s New with Chronic Feline Pain Control - VETGirl
2022-05-03 17:00 - 18:00
Cats… always the exception to the rule!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Michael Petty, CVPP, CVMA, CCRT, CAAPM delivers some tips and tricks to help you diagnose and treat osteoarthritis in cats. Tune in to learn about new feline pain therapeutic options you can use!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar is FREE to all!
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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/may-3-2022-whats-new-with-chronic-feline-pain-control/
