Webinar - 2/17/24 - From the Backyard to the Front Page: Building a TNR Movement - Community Cats Podcast
2024-02-17 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Are you passionate about making a paws-itive impact on your community’s free-roaming cat population? If so, don’t miss our upcoming webinar: “So many cats, so few trappers… and veterinarians… and holding space… and transporters.”
Hosted by the pioneers of the community Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program in New York City, this webinar is your gateway to learning how to mobilize your community effectively. Whether you live in a bustling urban area or a suburban paradise, we understand the challenges you face and have tailored this session to provide practical insights.
Don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity to make a difference! Whether you’re a seasoned trapper or a cat enthusiast looking to contribute, this webinar is for you.
Anyone is welcome to join on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET.
📌 Registration is now open! Secure your spot: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4813235730668081753
Let’s come together and create a brighter, safer future for our feline friends. Share the news with your fellow cat lovers, and let’s make this webinar a success!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/from-the-backyard-to-the-front-page-building-a-tnr-movement-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-feb-2024/

Webinar - 2/20/24 - Audience-Centric Marketing Strategies for Animal Welfare Organizations - Hearts Speak
2024-02-20 11:00 - 12:00
On 2/20 at 2:00pm ET, tune in to our FREE webinar with Giveffect for a session dedicated to elevating your marketing efforts through audience-centric strategies.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to effectively identify and segment your audience to create personalized communications that connect with your community. We’ll show you how to refine your core messages to align with your audiences for greater impact. Expect to gain insights into essential tools and practical steps to successfully implement your audience-engaged marketing plan.
Don’t miss this chance to transform your outreach and engagement!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8817062941861/WN_cUGCewLsQSCrLZnki-SCIg#/

Webinar - 2/28/24 - The Case for Feline Fix by Five - National Kitten Coalition
2024-02-28 11:00 - 12:00
Join us on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 2:00pm ET for a deep dive into Feline Fix by Five.
Learn about early spaying/neutering procedures and get talking points to address any concerns your local veterinarians or potential adopters may have.
The National Kitten Coalition (NKC) is excited to host a webinar on early spaying/neutering in recognition of National Spay/Neuter & Feline Fix by Five Awareness Month. We are delighted to have Dr. Phil Bushby, DVM, MS, DACVS, Feline Fix by Five Veterinary Consultant & Marcia Lane Endowed Chair of Humane Ethics and Animal Welfare at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, as our guest speaker.
Eligible registrants will be entered into our SnuggleSafe® Giveaway*! Attendees will receive two extra entries in the prize draw.
*The SnuggleSafe® Giveaway is available to all residents of the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States and the District of Columbia. To participate in the giveaway, you must register before the start of our webinar, “The Case for Feline Fix by Five,” on February 28, 2024. By registering for the webinar, you will automatically be entered into the drawing for a chance to win a SnuggleSafe® Microwave Heatpad.
To increase your chances of winning, we encourage you to attend the webinar, as attendees will receive two extra entries in the prize draw. We will announce the winners during the webinar and give away 2 SnuggleSafe® Microwave Heatpads.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity and register now!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4617086374868/WN_lIwXW9ZFTQSBh0nt3a1K2Q

Webinar - 2/28/24 - Data: Looking Back and Forward - The AAWA
2024-02-28 12:00 - 13:00
In 2023, animal shelters and rescues in the United States faced a third consecutive year of high intake with adoption rates unable to keep pace. The resulting crisis is mounting, with organizations across the country over capacity and under stress. Join us to analyze key data insights, challenges, and successes from 2023, then peek into what Shelter Animals Count (SAC) has planned for 2024.
SAC experts Samantha Hill, Director of Data and Technology, and Emily Tolliver, Director of Communications, will offer an exclusive opportunity to stay ahead in the constantly evolving landscape of animal welfare.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/2-28-24

Webinar - 2/29/24 - Beyond the Save Rate: Integrating People into the Sheltering Equation - HASS
2024-02-29 15:00 - 16:00
Having a 90% or higher save rate has become the gold standard for measuring the success or failure of an animal shelter or rescue, and it will continue to be an important metric. The problem is that the save rate focuses only on a singular point in a complex societal issue. The more the animal welfare industry learns about people and pets, the more we realize that the trouble is less about the pets in the shelter and more about the “people problems” that put them there to begin with. Dr. Ellen Jefferson, President and CEO of Austin Pets Alive!, covered this topic in her recent Psychology Today article. Now, she’s joining us alongside Cole Wakefield, Executive Director of The Good Shepherd Humane Society, to discuss in a live webinar. Read the article, bring your questions, and join us to participate in what is sure to be a lively discussion. Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services, will moderate.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN_BbAxiIkKT5a0npxBae_Aaw#/registration

Webinar – 3/1/24 – Fancy Footwork: Practical Handling and Training Solutions for the Entire Shelter – Dogs Playing for Life (fee applies)
2024-03-01 09:00 - 10:30
While playgroups are the foundation of our shelter training program, teaching shelter teams how to implement a generalized, effective, and enjoyable way to handle and train their dogs is another essential aspect of our canine programming! In this webinar, we will teach the fundamentals of our “Fancy Footwork” techniques that focus on achieving good leash manners through the use of your FEET instead of your hands. Come learn this unique and highly effective approach that promotes dogs happily walking softly by your side, offering tons of eye contact, and wowing adopters! This new approach to leash work will enhance your handling skills and increase your ability to train ALL dogs, even those that are highly aroused, stressed, fearful, or not motivated by food, all in an effort to improve quality of life and lifesaving for dogs living in shelters.
Additionally, we will teach you how to implement our critically important kennel routines. The kennel areas of our nation’s shelters can be one of the most challenging and distressing environments that dogs–and their handlers–ever face. DPFL kennel routines have been developed and taught to shelters across the country in an effort to combat these challenges and to provide safer and more successful ways for dogs and people to maneuver through the kennels.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MrNY3gfvTWCwAJTbtrwoPg#/registration

Webinar – 3/6/24 – DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity – Dogs Playing for Life
2024-03-06 09:00 - 11:30
Reactivity on the part of dogs living in shelters is a rampant issue that can contribute to behavioral deterioration, increased length of stay, and even loss of life. From a misdiagnosis of “aggression” to dogs whose reactive behavior escalates to problematic and potentially unsafe levels, learning how to help dogs suffering from reactivity issues is a crucial need shared by our entire industry.
While this webinar can be attended as a standalone course, we will build on our Fancy Footwork approach to handling and training to offer practical training, handling, and safety solutions to on-leash reactivity for dogs living in shelters.
This 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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iq_I5tgJRJmyQKtCwt4kPg#/registration

Webinar - 3/6/24 - Return to Home: A Workshop on Keeping Cats with Their Families - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2024-03-06 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for an eye-opening workshop that will revolutionize the way we view “dumped, abandoned, or unwanted” stray cats. Titled “Leaving Preconceived Notions Behind,” this session is not just a workshop; it’s a call to action!
Anyone is welcome to join on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET.
Secure your spot for this transformative workshop by clicking here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/4979716084764565599
For any inquiries or additional information, feel free to reach out to Stacy at stacy@communitycatspodcast.com.
Let’s create a community that sees the potential in every stray cat, working together to reunite them with their loving families! Share this opportunity with fellow cat advocates and make a paw-sitive impact.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/return-to-home-workshop/

Webinar - 3/10/24 - Ectoparasites: Do We Really Want Them to Take a Bite? - VETGirl
2024-03-10 17:00 - 18:00
Take a bite out of prevention!
In this complimentary, 1-hour, VETgirl–Ceva Animal Health webinar, Dr. Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) will review how ectoparasites feed and examine the timing of effectiveness of available control products throughout this intricate process. Tune in for a review of preventive measures taken before feeding begins to ensure the highest level of canine comfort and health!
Thanks to sponsorship from Ceva Animal Health, the recording of this webinar will be available to view free and On-Demand until December 31, 2024. (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/march-10-2024-ectoparasites-do-we-really-want-them-to-take-a-bite/

Webinar - 3/11/24 - Creating Behaviour Modification Plans in Challenging Environments (shelter) with Tom Candy - PPG (fee applies)
2024-03-11 09:00 - 10:00
This webinar looks at how we can create successful behaviour modification plans in challenging environments. From shelters to busy households, learn how to work around challenges.

Understand the importance of BMPs in shelters
Learn how to introduce HAPPIER Bmps for challenging enviroments
Learn about setting appropriate goals for BMPS

About the presenter
A passion for animal welfare and training led Tom (he/him) to undertake a BSc (Hons) in Bio-veterinary science and a MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour from the University of Lincoln (UK). Having started volunteering in rescue at the age of 15, Tom has been involved in a variety of aspects of rescue including fundraising, home checking, transporting and general day to day operations.
Currently Tom works as a Senior Training and Behaviour advisor with the UK’s largest canine welfare organisation, where he supports the training and behaviour teams across the southwest. Tom is responsible for supporting and advising managers and Training and Behaviour Advisors on matters relating to behavioural concerns and helping to promote higher levels of welfare for dogs.
Tom is a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (UK) and a Certified Canine Behaviour Consultant and Certified Shelter Behaviour Specialist with the International association of Animal Behaviour Consultants. He has been luckily enough to speak on several Shelter behaviour related topics across webinars, pods casts, workshops and Conferences both in the UK and internationally including America, Canada, Spain and most recently at the International Companion Animal Welfare Conference in Bulgaria where he presented on meeting dogs needs in a kennel environment and ran workshops on topics such as enrichment and training as part of everyday life in kennels.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5380017

Webinar – 3/14/24 – Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs – Dogs Playing for Life (fee applies)
2024-03-14 09:00 - 11:30
At DPFL’s Stranger Danger webinar, you will learn how to work with dogs that are wary of strangers by building their confidence and helping them to develop the skills to meet new people (and potential adopters) happily and successfully! Even for the private dog trainer or dog owner, the skills taught in this webinar will help support your stranger danger dog to expand their comfort level when meeting new people at home!
This webinar will demonstrate:
— DPFL’s Assess and Progress approach: fluttering between assessing and influencing behavior to determine how a dog might respond WITHOUT proper human support to determine what training is necessary for successful placement
— Comprehensive Tool Selection: determining what tool will best support the dog while keeping the handler and others safe during the learning process
— Principles vs. Methods: determining what approach will teach the dog as efficiently and effectively as possible
— Creative Proofing: conducting training with the goal of solid generalization of new skills so that dogs are able to work for multiple handlers with clarity and confidence
Come learn how to safely and effectively reach this segment of the canine population through in-depth behavior analysis, dynamic video examples, and practical approaches designed for anyone who is trying to find solutions for the dogs who need this extra human support.
This 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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z84y1ScFTSSpwJVjFPSd5w#/registration

Webinar - 3/14/24 - Maddie's Insights - Increasing Engagement in Kitten Fostering Programs: Lessons Learned from High Kitten Intake Zip Codes in Los Angeles County - Maddie's Fund
2024-03-14 12:00 - 13:00
Maddie’s Insights are a series of webinars about the latest research in animal well-being and how you can use the findings in your shelter and community.
Join us on on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 12noon Pacific / 3pm Eastern when Debra Olmedo and Greg Miller of the ASPCA will provide an overview of recent research aimed at identifying ways to increase awareness and engagement in kitten fostering programs among residents of areas with high intake of kittens to animal shelters. They will discuss the project methodology, what they learned about awareness, interest, and concerns related to fostering, and what opportunities this research highlighted for increasing fostering program engagement.

Registration link https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts
Learning Objectives:

What are the experiences with fostering kittens and actions taken for cats by residents living in high kitten intake zip codes in Los Angeles County?
How do barriers to participating in kitten fostering programs potentially differ for residents in these areas of LA County?
What are the potential benefits of developing and implementing community-informed strategies?
What are some strategies to increase awareness and engagement in kitten fostering program among residents of high kitten intake areas?

This 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. It has also been submitted for approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister

Webinar - 3/14/24 - Surviving a High Profile Case: Living under Scrutiny and Not Jeopardizing the Case - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-03-14 12:00 - 13:15
This webinar will cover how to effectively do an animal case with public scrutiny and press interest. Animal cases garner a lot of press and sometimes the press coverage has implications for your case.
This webinar will offer tips on how to handle living under scrutiny and making sure your case is not jeopardized by it. We will discuss jury voir dire, opening and closing statements, and witness preparation with these considerations in mind.
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:
Michelle Welch is a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Virginia Attorney General’s Office and the Director of the Animal Law Unit at the Attorney General’s Office. She is charged with taking all animal law questions in Virginia. She is called on by agencies all over the Commonwealth to act as a special prosecutor in animal cruelty and animal fighting cases. She frequently gives advice to local law enforcement authorities and prosecutors all over Virginia, across the nation, and internationally. She also trains prosecutors, animal control, and law enforcement officers on the state of Virginia animal law. She is a board member of the Virginia Animal Fighting Taskforce. Ms. Welch serves as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia to aid in animal fighting and animal crime prosecutions.
She is a senior faculty member for the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA). She is the Chair of the Animal Law Curriculum Advisory Committee for the APA. She serves as adjunct faculty for Animal Law at the University of Richmond Law School and William & Mary Law School. She has testified before a Congressional Caucus examining the enforcement of animal laws and the cooperation between state and federal partners. She has trained other countries on animal crime, including Greece, the United Kingdom, and Spain and she has advised on animal criminal cases in Columbia and Belgium.
She has received many honors for her work on behalf of animals. In 2022, she received the Ellen Glasgow Award for Humane Service from the Richmond SPCA for her work on behalf of abused animals. In 2020, she received the Humane Law Enforcement Award from HSUS for the seizure of zoo animals from a neglectful zoo (one of the first times in twenty years that law enforcement has intervened on behalf of zoo animals). In 2019, HSUS gave her and her Unit the Humane Law Enforcement Award for bringing to justice wildlife trafficker, resulting in the closing of 5 fox pens. In 2018, the Norfolk SPCA honored her with The Thomas M. Ammons III Animal Welfare Award. In 2014, she was named Prosecutor of the Year by the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. In 2013, she was named one of the Top 10 Animal Defenders in the Nation by Animal Legal Defense Fund. She was presented with the Albert Schweitzer Medal for her work on behalf of the animals in 2012 by the Animal Welfare Institute.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/surviving-a-high-profile-case-living-under-scrutiny-and-not-jeopardizing-the-case/

Webinar - 3/14/24 - Breaking Down Barriers: Insights into the HASS Competitive Pet Placement Project - HASS
2024-03-14 15:00 - 16:00
Over the last several months, HASS collaborated with a selection of HASS pilot shelters to identify any lingering shelter operation barriers to positive adoption outcomes as part of a formal Competitive Pet Placement (CPP) project. CPP is an initiative supported by PetSmart Charities that aims to make sure animal shelters are not making it harder for people to adopt and foster than it should be—and to make it easier for pets to get into homes. Join Kate McHugh-Westfall, Embedded Data and Implementation Coordinator, for an overview of this impactful project, including how preliminary foot traffic data informed barrier-busting solutions. Additionally, Regan Goins, Outcomes Manager for Cincinnati Animal CARE, and Jairus Hubbard, Adoptions Supervisor for LifeLine Dekalb County Animal Services, will join to share their experience and the impact of the Competitive Pet Placement project on their organizations. Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services, will moderate.
Register below and join us live on Thursday, March 14 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event, a recording will be distributed to all registrants within 3 business days. Thank you to PetSmart Charities for supporting the Competitive Pet Placement project.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN__w1sPUHCSzW-zV33v6Qf4w#/registration

Webinar - 3/19/24 - Maximizing Your Reuniting and Re-nesting Strategies for Wildlife - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-03-19 12:00 - 13:15
Are you maximizing the ability of your agency to respond to calls about birds and squirrels that have fallen out of nests, very young raccoons seen without mom, or fawns and baby rabbits alone in fields or backyards?
This webinar will help you assess reuniting and renesting opportunities and achieve the best outcome for these animals. Learn how to know when intervention is necessary and focus on strategies that increase opportunities to reunite dependent young with their wild parent(s), including recognizing when community members can help and how to best facilitate that as an organization.
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
John Griffin is the Senior Director of Urban Wildlife Programs for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). John oversees field and policy programs focused on implementing humane and effective approaches to resolving wildlife conflicts across the country. This work includes consulting with—and providing trainings and resources for—animal care and control professionals, law enforcement, wildlife responders and state and municipal agencies. John also assists with field programs requiring capture and chemical immobilization as well as disaster response and wildlife rescue. For nine years, he ran the HSUS’ Humane Wildlife Services program, which provided eviction and exclusion services. From 2015-2016 John was part of a National Geographic Expedition team exploring raccoon behavior in urban areas
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/maximizing-your-reuniting-and-re-nesting-strategies-for-wildlife/

Webinar - 3/21/24 - Community-based Animal Protection - Life of Riley
2024-03-21 11:00 - 12:00
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.
Speakers:
From Humane Action Pittsburgh (HAP)

Natalie Ahwesh, Executive Director
Shannon Dickerson, Director of Operations

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcOGrrj4iGdLHR4WV8hkZnKdQwoXk_Gh3#/registration

Webinar - 3/21/24 - Read The Room: Awareness and Development of Context Cues - FDSA (fee applies)
2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:00
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!
In 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.
But 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.
In 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!
This webinar is for you if your dog exhibits any of the following:

Struggles to settle in situations which should invite relaxing
Tends to be overexcited for vet visits, grooming, or even waiting their turn in class or at trials
Attempts to greet everyone they meet with excessive, overly friendly enthusiasm
Pesters you relentlessly while you are working, working out, or otherwise occupied
Whines, barks, or scratches in their crate or ex-pen in anticipation of release or due to FOMO
Has an inappropriate or undesirable behavior or arousal level in any routine situation

This webinar is also for you if you have a new puppy and want to avoid any of the above without sacrificing their socialization.
Presented by Erin Lynes
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 3/23/24 - Trapper’s Tips and Tricks - Community Cats Podcast and Neighborhood Cats
2024-03-23 11:00 - 13:30
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.
Discover 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.
Secure your spot today and unlock the secrets to effective feral cat management!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/trappers-tips-and-tricks-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-march-2024/

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)
2024-03-25 09:00 - 11:30
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!
This webinar will demonstrate:
– Examples of handling that causes negative behavior compared to handling that promotes desired behavior
– Demonstration of handling that induces trust and learning with dogs that are too afraid to respond initially to food rewards or affection
– 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
This 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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Webinar - 3/27/24 - Kitten 101: A Veterinarian’s Perspective - The National Kitten Coalition
2024-03-27 16:00 - 17:00
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.
Given 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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2417109683242/WN_w7woqcCPQZ-Ppb1S-ZzRqg

Webinar - 3/28/24 - Rescue Organization Essentials: California Laws, Resources, and More! - CalAnimals
2024-03-28 10:00 - 11:00
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!

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-C5qQMgKSwaHtjlViw80eA#/registration

Webinar - 3/28/24 - The Power of Pets: How Pet-friendly Domestic Violence Shelters Aid Healing, Build Morale, and Support Fundraising - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-03-28 10:00 - 11:30
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.
This 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!
NACP 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.
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: 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.
Katie 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.
In 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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/the-power-of-pets-how-pet-friendly-domestic-violence-shelters-aid-healing-build-morale-and-support-fundraising/

Webinar - 3/28/24 - Marketing for Community Connection: Words Matter - HeArts Speak
2024-03-28 11:00 - 12:00
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.
In 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.
This 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.
Speaker: Caitlin Quinn, Board member of HeARTs Speak, Adjunct Professor at the University of Florida
Caitlin 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.
About 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.
Learn more: https://heartsspeak.org/our-mission/
WEBSITE LINK: http://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0BSMIM15TUaLE6Tmi8rF6Q

Webinar - 3/28/24 - Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Changing How We Talk About Behavior Dogs and Cats - ASPCAPro
2024-03-28 12:00 - 13:00
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.
Takeaways

The importance of using objective behavior language.
Tips and tools to develop standardization in behavior language across an organization.

Suited For
Animal behavior and shelter professionals and volunteers.
Presenters
Dr. Miranda K. Workman, Ph.D., Shelter Behavior Training Liaison, ASPCA
James Pumphrey, Executive Director Wenatchee Valley Humane Society
Kara Montalbano, Director of Marketing & Community Relations, Potter League for Animals
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/shelter-behavior-roundtable-changing-how-we-talk-about-behavior-dogs-and-cats

Webinar - 3/28/24 - Exploring the HASS Playbook: Strategies for Supporting People and Pets - HASS
2024-03-28 15:00 - 16:00
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.
Register 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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN_jLrF1GvQTeCTAn-rV4GXzg#/registration

Webinar - 4/2/24 - Seven Practices to Live Better and Work Better - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-04-02 12:00 - 13:15
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.
We 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.
By 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!
Presenters

Angel Guzmán, a multi-dimensional leader, entrepreneur, and professional violinist, boasts over twenty years of experience in various domains.

Angel’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.
Transitioning 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.
A 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.
During tours and breaks, Angel pursued further education. He became a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor, eventually transitioning into a small business accountant and consultant.
Throughout 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.
In 2023, Angel co-founded Hatching with his husband José. Angel’s journey exemplifies adaptability, resilience, and a passion for growth both personally and professionally.

José 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.
During 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.
In 2017, after a decade of working to transform that organization, José joined Best Friends Animal Society, a national nonprofit organization.
At 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.
In 2023, José left Best Friends to start a Personal and Professional Development company, Hatching.
Hatching 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.
José 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!

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/seven-practices-to-live-better-and-work-better/

Webinar - 4/3/24 - Vector Vigilance: Understanding and Managing Vector-borne Pathogens of Dogs and Cats - VETGirl
2024-04-03 17:00 - 18:00
Vector Villain!
In 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!
Thanks to sponsorship from Antech, the recording of this webinar will be available to view free and On-Demand until December 31, 2024.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/april-3-2024-vector-vigilance-understanding-and-managing-vector-borne-pathogens-of-dogs-and-cats/

Webinar - 4/4/24 - Strategies for Training the Atypical Dog – Part 1: Concepts and Overview - FDSA (fee applies)
2024-04-04 15:00 - 16:00
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.
When 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.
During 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.
Atypical 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.
Beyond 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.
In this “Part One” webinar we discuss:

The underlying factors that contribute to the development of an atypical dog, including genetic traits and the impact of prior learning.
Ways to identify the difference between a simple training gap, and a more complex problem.
When to use classical conditioning versus operant conditioning.
Methods for measuring the proportional impact the environment is having on our dog’s behavior.

We also look at a range of solutions that can create a more focused, happier, and more consistently successful training partner.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 4/8/24 - Playgroups: The Why, the What, and the How - Dogs Playing for Life
2024-04-08 08:00 - 11:00
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.
Attendees 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!
This is a 3.5-hour presentation with Q&A at intervals throughout. This webinar will not be recorded.
This 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).
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jEdkGmh4REqHRf42RarYaQ#/registration

Webinar - 4/11/24 - Why trust matters: How grantmakers and nonprofits can build lasting partnerships - Bonterra
2024-04-08 12:00 - 13:00
Trust is at the center of all relationships. Is it at the center of your charitable partnerships?
Reporting 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.
They 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.
During 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.
Key takeaways:

Building trust
Tips for stronger funder and nonprofit partnership
Building nonprofit innovation

WEBSITE LINK: https://go.bonterratech.com/webinar-how-grantmakers-and-nonprofits-build-partnerships.html
