Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 6/26/24 - Circle of Care: Amputation Pain Solutions & Home Recovery Insights for Amputee Pets & Their People - HSVMA
2024-06-26 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Amputations are major surgeries that are painful not only intraoperatively, but can also be painful for a fairly long time post-operatively. The longer recovery time from pain is due to the large areas of soft tissue involvement at the surgery site and the severing of numerous, some fairly large, nerves. The latter initiates neuropathic pain, which can be difficult to control. If the amputation is done because of a painful lesion, the pre-existing pain will exacerbate the intra- and post-operative pain. Dr Grubb will discuss pre-, intra-and post-operative analgesic strategies.
Attendees will learn about the most immediate concerns that pet parents have when their dog or cat has had a limb amputation. The goal is to encourage discussion before and after surgery, in order to facilitate a smoother recovery with less emotional burden on the pet parent as well as the veterinary team.
Learning Objectives:

Review the normal pain pathway
Discuss the changes in the pain pathway with pre-existing pain
Define neuropathic pain and the role in post-amputation pain
Explore pre-, intra-and post-operative analgesic strategies
Develop tools to address the important discussion points for the pet parent such as potential mobility challenges and realistic expectations during and after recover

This webinar is FREE for all attendees.
1.5 hours of RACE CE credits (medical) will be available for HSVMA members only (pending approval).
Not yet a member? Join HERE!
WEBSITE LINK: https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar-circle-of-care-amputations

Webinar - 6/27/24 - Animal Disaster Response & Preparedness: An Overview - CalAnimals
2024-06-27 10:00 - 11:00
Disasters come in a variety of forms and can have wide-ranging implications for the communities we serve. Taught by CalAnimals Disaster Program Manager Ryan Soulsby and Principal Consultant John Peaveler of Humane Innovations, this course provides an overview of preparedness and response, including the unique challenges faced by Animal Care and Control Professionals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8hShtDlPS-WklTIf9EKPsw#/registration

Webinar - 6/27/24 - Recognizing and Understanding Bias for the Animal Welfare Professional - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-06-27 12:00 - 13:15
Our brains are amazing at making connections, doing work, and making decisions without us ever realizing it. Like when you drive home and realize as you’re parking that you don’t really remember the drive – yup – your unconscious brain played navigator so you could zone out a bit. However, these unconscious connections and processes can have a lasting effect on how you do your job.
Join us as we discuss different types of bias and how they unconsciously invade your decisions and actions on and off the job.

Learn to identify 5-8 different bias types
Understand how bias and cynicism can play off of each other;
That bias, while often thought of as a negative, is actually an evolutionary necessity that we can earn to identify and work on
And how to create a shared language around bias so your entire team can work on being more aware of these unconscious traps.

About the Presenter
Officer Jace Huggins has been an enforcement officer and animal care professional for more than 15 years, serving in a diverse set of roles with agencies throughout California. As an Animal Care Manager for Placer SPCA, he oversaw the husbandry and care of all animals in the shelter. He then became an animal control officer for the City of Sacramento and in time, earned the title of Chief Animal Control Officer. He recently took on the role of Vice President and Chief of Humane Law Enforcement at San Diego Humane Society. His team services a population of just over 2,500,000. Jace directs, coordinates, and evaluates Humane law activities including the enforcement of laws related to animal protection and the sheltering of animals; develops and implements animal control programs and field enforcement policies; and assists with the coordination of division activities with the 13 cities that SDHS contracts with. One of his proudest accomplishments is the development of the Sacramento P.A.W.S. (Promoting Animal Welfare and Safety) program, which includes volunteer field responders for low-risk/high-education need kitten calls, a no barrier resource program for owners, and a door-to-door resource program led by officer/volunteer teams. He works diligently on innovative programs that focus on keeping pets in their homes and providing owners with non-judgmental, low/no barrier access to resources. Jace prioritizes inclusion in animal welfare, serving on multiple DEI committees. He was a trainer for the City Of Sacramento Police Academy, serves as a board member for NACA, and is a law enforcement trainer with the Humane Society of the United States.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/recognizing-and-understanding-bias-for-the-animal-welfare-professional/

Webinar - 7/9/24 - DPFL Playgroups: The Why, the What, and the How - Dogs Playing for Life
2024-07-09 08:00 - 11:30
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://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Webinar - 7/9/24 - Organizational Disaster Checklist Update and Review - CalAnimals
2024-07-09 10:00 - 11:00
The CalAnimals Emergency Management Committee created a terrific resource called the Organizational Disaster Preparedness Checklist, sponsored by Hills. CalAnimals has added some useful sections and updated current information and links. Please join us as we take a refreshing look at the Checklist and drive into the updates. The Checklist is designed to help local animal welfare agencies by providing ideas for protocols, contracts, networking, and support during a disaster. Taught by CalAnimals Disaster Program Manager Ryan Soulsby and Principal Consultant John Peavler of Humane Innovations.
If you missed the original webinar in 2021, here is the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/FExuaOLi8-JLsi2dguxPAGfMvEk2S3PnZ5z4WKG4cs2lWgz7NJP4Tedz4pQqbqeQ.GQ1tMFbhjjawLD0p. This training will give a brief overview of the original Checklist, but primarily focus on the new sections and updates.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dwyl3aRtQsaT28qso7j4KA#/registration

Webinar - 7/9/24 - Unleashing Potential: The Canine CellMates Model for Developing and Implementing a Human-Canine Rehabilitation Program - NACA
2024-07-09 10:00 - 11:15
Canine CellMates is an innovative 501(c)(3) that strives to create meaningful, positive connections between people facing felony charges and rescue dogs saved from local municipal shelters.
Both in and out of custody, Canine CellMates facilitates programs in Fulton County (Atlanta), Georgia, that utilize the healing power of shelter dogs to break the cycle of incarceration for individuals in our community, providing a safe environment for meaningful self-reflection and personal growth.
The in-custody program serves pre-trial inmates in the Fulton County Jail. For ten weeks, the program participants live and work alongside the dogs they train, using positive reinforcement training methods only. During their time together, the men and dogs form meaningful bonds and develop essential life skills. At the end of the 10-week cycle, they graduate in a joyful ceremony that showcases their progress.
The out-of-custody program, called “Beyond the Bars,” is an intensive, year-long program that serves as an alternative to a prison sentence for selected individuals—helping men return home to their families while giving them the life skills and the safe space to practice making better decisions and building a better future.
Having explored the structural and penological underpinnings of this model in an earlier session, we focus here on how programs like this can be set up and function in other jurisdictions for the ultimate benefit of individual defendants and their families, rescued animals, and the community as a whole.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/unleashing-potential-the-canine-cellmates-model-for-developing-and-implementing-a-human-canine-rehabilitation-program/

Webinar - 7/11/24 - Is Intermittent Reinforcement Always Good? - PPG (fee applies)
2024-07-11 13:00 - 14:00
Intermittent reinforcement is a common method used in positive dog training. For mot trainers, continuous reinforcement is recommended until the learner successfully understand the behavior that is being cued, then the trainer will often recommend switching from continuous to intermittent reinforcement. Many trainers use the example of intermittent reinforcement being like a slot machine sometimes you get a pay out and sometimes you don’t. The phycology behind the idea is to get the learner to continue to do the behavior even when a reward is not immediately present.
Intermittent reinforcement can be a great method but we also need to look at the other side of intermittent reinforcement. In abuse situations, intermittent reinforcement can also be associated with something called a “trauma bond”. This is where an abuser brings flowers one day and abuses the next. This type of intermittent reinforcement will “bond” the victim to the abused but as positive reinforcement animal trainers, we need to make sure that our training methods are not turning into something aversive.
Learning Objectives

Why intermittent reinforcement is commonly recommended in the dog training world
How intermittent reinforcement is “supposed to” work
Why intermittent reinforcement can backfire
Understanding trauma bond in domestic violence and how it relates to dog
training
Important things to consider when using or recommending intermittent reinforcement
Ways to make intermittent reinforcement positive

Presenter Riley BA, RVT, CPDT KA, KPA-CTP
Shannon Riley is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Registered Veterinary Technician, Wellness Coach, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. Shannon has been a pet lover all her life and a dog trainer for over 20 years. She has spent her life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds. She has worked in the Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as a handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. She has participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West.
Her education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Shannon has also spoken at the Annual APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers) conferences and covered topics such as “Compassion Fatigue” and “What Is Your Dog’s Currency?” In 2021, she spoke at Pet Professional Guilds Geek Week.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/is-intermittent-reinforcement-always-good-with-shannon-riley/

Webinar - 7/11/24 - Why is My Dog “Ignoring” My Cue? - FDSA (fee applies)
2024-07-11 15:00 - 16:00
We’ve all experienced that moment where we deliver a cue, and our dog just doesn’t respond. It could be in a training session at home, it could be when we are asking our dog to demonstrate their new trick to a friend, it could be in a class setting, or it could be in the middle of a competition run.
It is common to hear people say that if a dog doesn’t respond to a cue, then they “didn’t understand”, but sometimes we are sure that our dog does know what the cue means. At other times we hear people say that their dog is “blowing them off” (i.e. that their dog does know what the cue means, but their dog is actively choosing to ignore the person / cue), but is this really a common reason for a dog to “ignore” a handler’s cue?
In this webinar we discuss the myriad of reasons why our dog may not respond to our first cue when cued to perform a behavior, including; lack of understanding, enjoying an alternative behavior, lack of adequate motivation, arousal in excess of optimal levels, physical discomfort (present or anticipated), mental / emotional discomfort (present or anticipated), fatigue (physical / mental), and situations when the behavior is perceived as too “high effort”.
Obviously understanding why our dog is not rapidly and accurately responding to our first cue to perform a behavior is crucial to resolving the issue, hence in this webinar we discuss all the potential reasons in detail. We also discuss strategies for ensuring that our dog does respond to our first cue on each occasion.
Presenter: Sharon Carroll
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Event – 7/14/24 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2024-07-14 11:00 - 13:30
July 14, 2024 | 2:00-4:30PM EDT.

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
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.
Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-july-2024/

Webinar - 7/15/24 - A Life Worth Living: Promoting Well-Being in our Animal Companions - PPG (fee applies)
2024-07-15 13:00 - 14:00
How do we assess welfare and well-being in animals? What’s the difference between the two? This webinar will walk attendees through the current scientific thinking on the most effective ways to evaluate well-being, or positive welfare, in animals. We start with the Five Domains model and move onto another, more updated model, that has replaced the original Five Domains. These models are based directly on the latest research on well-being and will be applicable to anyone that works with animals.
About the Presenter
Dr. Kristina Spaulding has been in the dog training and behavior profession for over 20 years. She has a PhD in biopsychology—the study of the biological basis of behavior—and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. She also has a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She is particularly interested in stress, neurobiology, cognition, emotion, and wellbeing and how to apply these concepts to the prevention and early intervention of behavior problems in dogs. In addition to working with behavior clients, Dr. Spaulding teaches a variety of online courses and webinars on the science of behavior through her website, www.smartdogtrainingandbehavior.com. She also regularly presents on canine behavior science at conferences and other events.
In 2019, Dr. Spaulding received the Association of Professional Dog Trainer’s (APDT’s) Member of the Year Award. She currently serves on the IAABC Foundation Board and the Fear Free Advisory group.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars-2/a-life-worth-living/

Webinar - 7/16/24 - The Missing LINK in Social Work: Addressing Animal Abuse to Improve Delivery of Services to Vulnerable Victims - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:15
For far too long, social work has conspicuously ignored companion animals’ impact on human well-being and functioning, the powerful human-animal attachments that enhance or hinder clients’ responses to interventions, and the Links between inter-personal and inter-species violence. A systemic “PAWS” Gap — People and Animals’ Welfare and Safety – in social work training and practice makes social workers ill-equipped for the “3-Rs” — Recognition, Response, and Referral — regarding clients’ concerns involving animals. The PAWS Gap affects clients’ quality of life, decision-making, and potential escalation into domestic, child, elder and animal abuse.
This webinar will identify six reasons why social workers should be aware of human-animal relationships and nine career opportunities, with action steps, to reduce the ”PAWS” Gap, improve the delivery of services, identify clients’ risk and resiliency factors, enhance social and environmental justice, and improve responses to all vulnerable members of families and communities.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/the-missing-link-in-social-work-addressing-animal-abuse-to-improve-delivery-of-services-to-vulnerable-victims/

Online Seminar - July 16, 17, 23, and 24, 2024 - Practical Exercises for Resolving Canine Reactivity - Puppyworks
2024-07-17 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-23 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-24 10:00 - 12:30
A hands-on training webinar in 4 sessions
2 1/2 hr sessions on July 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2024
10 AM PST/11 AM Mountain/12 pm Central/1 PM Eastern
Or watch the recordings afterwards!
10 CEUs CCPDT/IAABC
Clothier’s client friendly techniques harness the voluntary actions of dogs that handlers can reinforce to minimize reactivity. The 3 key skills to accomplish this are:

“Auto Check-In” (ACI): Teaches a dog to maintain connection with a handler while developing the handler’s skill to sustain it;
Politeness Poker: Frequently exchanging rewards for desired K9 behaviors to constantly enhance the connection, and
Really Real Relaxation (RRR) -Teaches shared relaxation- so the dog learns to disengage from triggering stimuli and redirect focus onto the handler/client.

Suzanne’s clear instructions & accompanying videos allow your clients to readily learn each skill.
Rates:
Early Bird Rates through May 31
Individuals $99
($ 119 after May 31)
Groups 4+ $89
($109 after May 31)
Above rates cover all 4 sessions!
Registrants have unlimited access to the recordings for 1 year, whether they make the live sessions or not.
About Suzanne
Her renowned Relationship Centered Training (RCT™) has been presented at Assistance Dogs International-NA, Wolf Park, APDT-Association of Pet Dog Trainers, FEMA, Alaskan Dog Musher Assoc., the University of MN SPEAK Conference, Pet Professional Guild Geek Week, Lemonade & many other conferences worldwide.
Her book Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs (Warner, 2002) was twice voted a “Top 5 Book” by the Wall Street Journal.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/clothier2024

Webinar - 7/21/24 - An Update on Feline Infectious Peritonitis: Diagnosis and New Treatment Options for Cats With FIP - VETGirl (fee applies)
2024-07-21 18:00 - 19:00
This is a game-changer!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Petra Cerna, PhD MRCVS CertAVP (SAM – F) AFHEA AdvCertFB will review the differences between feline enteric coronavirus (FECV) and feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV), the pathogenesis of FIP as well as most common clinical signs. Tune in as Dr. Cerna reviews the different diagnostic tests and new options for therapy, including immunomodulatory drugs and antivirals, to help with monitoring and possible complications seen with FIP therapy.
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WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-21-2024-an-update-on-feline-infectious-peritonitis-diagnosis-and-new-treatment-options-for-cats-with-fip/

Webinar - 7/24/24 - Who let the dogs out? Unleashing solutions: Finding solutions to the problem of Fiji's free-roaming dog population - Getting 2 Zero
2024-07-24 19:00 - 20:00
Overpopulation of dogs is an issue in Fiji, similar to many other South Pacific and industralized nations worldwide. This presentation explores results from a door-to-door survey in the Tavakubu ward of Lautoka, highlighting the impacts of human behavior in maintaining free-roaming dog populations, including ownership apathy, indiscriminate feeding, and low compliance with responsible pet ownership practices. Our findings underscore the importance of understanding the negative impacts of “toxic charity” and emphasize the need to shift from predominantly shelter-based strategies and free-of-charge services to promoting responsible dog ownership and caregiver behaviors. Outputs of this study underscore the importance of ongoing evaluation of knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) studies to understand how animal welfare initiatives can support community behavior changes that foster sustainable, long-term dog population management strategies.
This event will be recorded and the recording will be available the day after the event.
Speakers:
Casey Quimby – Co-Founder and Managing Trustee, Animals Fiji
Casey is an Animerican-Fijian with nearly 15 years of experience operating a shelter and multiple veterinary clinics throughout Fiji. Casey has been a pivotal figure in the region’s animal welfare efforts. She earned her Master’s Certificate in Shelter Medicine from the University of Florida in 2018 and has been at the forefront of data collection and population management in Fiji over the past four years. Her dedication to developing evidence-based, research-informed strategies has significantly contributed to sustainable and humane solutions for companion animal population management in local communities.
Dr Jessica Hoopes – Animals Fiji Volunteer
Jessica is a Canadian Veterinarian with over 10 years’ experience working in veterinary and shelter medicine and animal management in Canada, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Costa Rica, and Australia. Her experiences working in the Pacific Islands have underscored the importance of developing evidence-based, research informed strategies for addressing free roaming cat and dog populations, that are tailored to the needs of the local community. While currently working as the One Health Research Coordinator for Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC), she spent the past 5 years remotely supporting rescue groups in Fiji in developing a framework for baseline data collection with the hopes of informing sustainable and humane solutions for companion animal population management.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.g2z.org.au/g2z-webinars-and-online-events.html

Webinar - 7/25/24 - Help for the Helpers: Recognizing and Addressing Stress Injury in Animal Control Officers - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-07-25 12:00 - 13:15
The past few years in animal welfare have been especially difficult, leaving many profoundly depleted. Given the challenges in our field, what can we do to care for ourselves, our peers, and our staff? This webinar will provide an introduction to common occupational stressors in animal protection services and evidence-based strategies to support well-being in complex stress, trauma-exposed work.
Participants will learn terminology, symptoms, and risk factors related to empathic strain aka compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, PTSD, burnout, and moral distress. The session will provide practical, effective strategies that can be implemented on and off the clock to reduce stress and distress, create healthier workplaces, and tap into career-sustaining compassion satisfaction.
At the end of the session, participants will:

Identify key signs and symptoms that characterize stress injury in self and others
Understand five evidence-based elements shown to reduce the harmful impact of stress and adversity in ongoing stressful work
Implement simple strategies to support physical and mental recovery
Offer targeted support to peers and staff through more effective check-ins

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.

This webinar has been pre-approved by the Maine Animal Welfare Program for 1 Continuing Education Unit in Core Area 4 (Officer Wellness & Mental Health) for the State of Maine’s ACO annual training. You can find more information about Certification, required annual training or submitting materials for credit at Maine’s Animal Control Officer Resource Page.

About the Presenter:
Jessica Dolce, MS CCFE, is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator, receiving her training from TEND Academy. She brings 20 years of experience working with and for companion animals to The Compassion in Balance® Program, her online education platform for animal shelters.
She is an instructor with The Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida where she teaches wellbeing courses for veterinary students and animal welfare professionals. Jessica has worked with organizations such as the ASPCA, HSUS, The Animal Legal Defense Fund, The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, and Animals Asia.
Jessica holds a Master of Science in Adult and Higher Education degree and is certified in Mental Health First Aid. She lives in Maine and can be found online at her website, jessicadolce.com.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/help-for-the-helpers-recognizing-and-addressing-stress-injury-in-animal-control-officers/

Webinar - 7/25/24 - Leash Off! Game On! with Julie Flanery - FDSA (fee applies)
2024-07-25 15:00 - 16:00
Do you worry each time you take the leash off that your dog will become distracted, or even take off on their own? Has taking off the leash become a cue to disconnect? Imagine if instead when you remove your dog’s leash they sprung to life! That they became immediately engaged, focused, and excited to play the game with you.
In this webinar, we will explore games and activities that help build off-leash reliability and connection with your 4-legged friend and to build a strong skill set that you can carry into any situation. These games are suitable for any age dog or skill level, whether you’re looking to rehab a dog that currently disconnects or build a strong foundation with a future canine sports star.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 7/25/24 - "Behavioral Euthanasia: Taking the Stigma Out of a Difficult Decision" with Dr. Shana Gilbert-Gregory - ACVB (fee applies)
2024-07-25 16:00 - 17:00
Behavioral euthanasia (BE) can be a profoundly difficult decision for owners to make and often comes with significant stigma and judgement from friends, family, online communities and sometimes members of the veterinary field. This presentation will discuss behavioral considerations for euthanasia, tools to discuss behavioral euthanasia with clients and staff, humane protocols for euthanizing patients with fear, anxiety and aggression disorders, considerations for veterinary personnel in navigating the emotions associated with behavioral euthanasia and resources for support in navigating moving forward after behavioral euthanasia.
Dr. Shana Gilbert-Gregory grew up in New York City and at a very young age, she developed a passion for animals and their well-being. Her experiences with sheltering and animal rescue throughout her life helped her realize that she was especially interested in addressing behavioral medicine concerns and helping improve the human-animal bond. This passion led her to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine followed by completing her behavioral medicine residency at The Ohio State University to become a Behavioral Medicine Clinician.
Dr. Gilbert-Gregory has a special interest in behavioral medicine but also enjoys shelter medicine, internal medicine, neurology, emergency, critical care and orthopedics. At home, she has 4 pets: Lou-Wee, a 10 year old Golden Retriever, Eldy, a 7 year-old Boston Terrier, Roland, a two-year-old Golden Retriever and Brick, and ancient domestic shorthair (who rules the roost.)
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7203036353487864919

Webinar - 7/25/24 - That was Then, This is NOW: Cognitive Adaptability - FDSA (fee applies)
2024-07-25 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for this groundbreaking webinar with Barbara Lloyd, where we will explore the fascinating world of Cognitive Adaptability.
Successful learners are those who can look, assess, adapt, and act effectively. Adaptability is a core survival skill, and Barbara Lloyd has cracked the code to achieve more impactful results in training and life.
Why Attend?

Discover how cognitive adaptability influences learning and performance.
Learn practical strategies to enhance adaptability in yourself and your dog.
Understand the role of environmental cues in building confidence and resilience.
Gain insights into optimizing skill execution through cognitive flexibility.

Who Should Attend?

Dog trainers and enthusiasts
Pet owners seeking to improve their dogs’ adaptability
Anyone interested in personal growth and resilience

Key Topics:

The Science of Adaptability:
Uncover the secrets behind cognitive adaptability.
Explore how it impacts learning and behavior.
Environmental Cues and Confidence:
Learn how dogs adapt to novel situations.
Understand the link between adaptability and confidence.

Practical Strategies:

Barbara will share actionable tips for enhancing adaptability.
Discover how to apply these principles in your own life and training.

Don’t Miss Out! Your dog deserves the best – let’s explore the power of cognitive adaptability together!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 7/28/24 - Empowerment in Adversity: Cultivating Strength Through Loss and Fatigue - National Kitten Coalition
2024-07-28 12:00 - 13:00
Join NKC for a special presentation by guest speaker Colette Junod, L.M.S.W, President Justice for Paws. Embark on a transformative journey with our session “Empowerment in Adversity: Cultivating Strength Through Loss and Fatigue” tailored for the heroes who care for neonatal kittens. This enlightening presentation delves into the unique challenges faced by caregivers, offering a sanctuary of knowledge to combat burnout and stress. Discover the intricate link between brain function and stress, and arm yourself with practical, evidence-based strategies for emotional regulation. You’ll learn to craft a personalized stress management plan, integrating coping strategies with insights from neuroscience to navigate the demanding world of feline rescue. This session is designed to support your mental well-being, ensuring you’re equipped to continue your invaluable work with these fragile creatures, while also safeguarding your own resilience.
If you can’t attend the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign up anyway. A recording of this webinar will be accessible on NKC’s eLearning Center within two weeks of the live event.
Register now for this FREE webinar!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1617158883277/WN_Tco95gQ6SJGwDwjA-MNC9Q

Webinar - 7/30/24 - Budget Calculator: Build a Budget Backed by Local Government and Community Support - HASS
2024-07-30 15:00 - 16:00
Never enough budget: an all-too common problem in animal welfare. HASS wants to showcase a new budget calculator tool created to garner more municipal funding, community support and address the chronic underfunding shelters unfortunately face daily. This webinar, led by APA! President & CEO, Ellen Jefferson, and Senior Director of Research & Development, Maggie Lynch, will cover how to use the HASS Budget Calculator and its results to advocate for budgets appropriate to meet the public’s expectations around humane care and shelter lifesaving.
Register below and join us live on Tuesday, July 30 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event, a recording will be distributed to all registrants within 3 business days.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3017156557816/WN_06Vk3axPS8Gr-zKDbtqEiA#/registration

Webinar - 8/1/24 - Handling and Solving Conflicts with Wild Snakes - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-08-01 12:00 - 13:15
This webinar will explore the issues, the challenges, and the opportunities for agencies and individuals to promote non-lethal snake policies and protocols. We will cover a brief overview of snake biology, the identification of venomous, non-venomous, and exotic snakes, and handling and response protocols for animal control and wildlife professionals.
A few case studies will highlight issues like historic hibernaculum (den) location and relocation. Resources will be provided to help attendees enhance their snake response and advisement policies and protocols.
About the Presenter
Dave Pauli started his animal career in 1979 by opening a wildlife rescue business in Madison, Wisconsin called Humane Animal Controls, Inc. Since that time he also served as a Superintendent of Animal Control (Billings Animal Shelter), Director of bi-county Humane Society in Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities) and for the past 29 years as a field responder/director for The Humane Society of The United States.
Dave has responded to domestic animal/exotic/wild animal projects in all 50 states and two dozen countries. Dave currently responds to natural disasters, major cruelty and hoarding cases, and participates in Chemical immobilization, and immunocontraception projects for deer and horses. He also participates in volume capture projects for prairie dogs, feral dogs and cats, and many other species. He also supports and advises all HSUS Wildlife, Animal Rescue Team, Humane Society International and the Wildlife Land Trust teams with field projects or programs. He is an HSUS point person on Wild Pigs, Prairie Dogs, Turtles and Tortoises, Florida Gopher Tortoises, Trapping Issues and Wildlife Contraception. Dave serves on the boards of six NGO’s and serves on the USDA Wild Pig Task Force and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks Species Classification and Trapping Advisory committees.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/handling-and-solving-conflicts-with-wild-snakes/

Webinar - 8/6/24 - Not Enough Adopters, or Not Enough Adoptions: Foot Traffic Tracking May Tell You It’s the Latter - HASS
2024-08-06 15:00 - 16:00
Why are people interested in adopting pets leaving shelters empty handed?
Turns out the shelters themselves may have more of a role that you think. Join Amanda Foster, Assistant Director of Research & Data for HASS, as well as Heidi Martson, PetSmart Charities Director of Pet Placement Initiatives, to discuss how five different shelters began implementing people-centric best practices to better understand the WHY behind their adoption conversion rate, and provide you with the tangible tools and initiatives organizations can use today to aid in increasing adoptions.
Join us live Tuesday, August 6th at 5 p.m. CST!
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN_FpVANXHzQh6xe9AnFE-zXQ

Webinar - 8/7/24 - Behavior and Training Webinar: 'De visita al veterinario' - "A friendly vet visit" - Every Dog Austin
2024-08-07 16:00 - 17:00
Todos los perros tienen que ir al veterinario por lo menos una vez a año. Queremos enseñarles técnicas de seguridad y de manejo para que su visita sea más suave y divertida. Su perro y el veterinario se lo agradecerán ya que el propósito es que el perro se sienta más cómodo y coopere a la hora de ser examinado.
EVENTO GRATIS: las donaciones son opcionales
Speaker: Isamar Pérez Biology (B.S.) , RVT, CPDT
Contamos con más de 10 años de experiencia en ambientes de trabajo de ritmo rápido incluyendo clínicas veterinarias y centros de cuido y entrenamiento de mascotas.
Disfrutamos educar a guardianes de perros sobre el bienestar animal en todas sus etapas de vida y sobretodo nos apasiona reconstruir lazos y dar segundas oportunidades luego de que el perro muestra comportamientos de agresividad.
Todas las mascotas que hemos ayudado a regular su instinto defensivo nos han enseñado que muchos comportamientos de agresividad comienzan por una amenaza llamada dolor. Es por esto que el cuidado cooperativo en las visitas veterinarias son imprescindibles para poder llevar al animal al veterinario y poder identificar si hay una condición médica que nos urge atender.
Buscamos un balance para unir los mundos y transformar vínculos.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.everydogaustin.org/event-details/de-visita-al-veterinario-a-friendly-vet-visit

Webinar - 8/13/24 and 8/14/24 - Update on Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship Recommendations in Large and Companion Animals - CVMA (fee applies)
2024-08-13 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-08-14 17:30 - 19:00
This online seminar will cover important updates on antimicrobial use in both large and companion animals, as well as recommendations for antimicrobial stewardship.
Topics that will be discussed include:

Why antimicrobial stewardship is crucial in veterinary medicine
Updates on culture and sensitivity reporting
Updates on stewardship practices and recommendations in large and small animals
Applying the data to practical use in clinics

This course satisfies the one hour of California CE requirement on the judicious use of medically important antimicrobial drugs.
This course qualifies for 1.5 CEU.
CVMA Online Seminars are convenient interactive presentations offering CEUs held in real-time. This learning platform allows you to participate from anywhere with internet access – from your practice, your home, or anywhere you have an internet connection. Attending is as easy as a few mouse clicks. You will only need internet access and either computer audio, a headset, or a telephone.
This seminar is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and veterinary students only.
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cvma-online-seminar-antimicrobial-webinar-august/cvma-online-seminar-update-on-antimicrobial-use-and-stewardship-recommendations-in-large-and-companion-animals-august-13-amp-14-2024/

Webinar - 8/14/24 - Understanding Dog Body Language Using T.E.M.P. - Every Dog Austin
2024-08-14 16:00 - 17:00
Dogs don’t speak human but their body can say millions of words. In this webinar you will gain a better understanding of reading a dogs body language through T.E.M.P. (Tail, Ears/Eyes, Mouth, and Posture)
FREE event, donations optional!
This webinar is part of Every Dog Behavior and Training’s BIPOC Speaker Series.
About the Speaker: Aaron Jones
I worked as a Vet Tech for over 12 years. Although I enjoyed my role dearly, there was still something missing. The medical side of care just did not feel like I was where I was supposed to be. I had always wanted to volunteer raising puppies to become service dogs, so I started researching non-profit organizations. I soon found one and attended my first meeting and was hooked. Training dogs is what makes me feel complete. It’s my calling. I attended Animal Behavior College where I earned my certification as a Certified Dog Trainer. I am a dog lover first, and a dog trainer second. I know from first-hand experience the difference dog training makes in the relationship between dog and owner. I believe in creating an unbreakable bond and a trusting relationship between dog and human using positive reinforcement techniques.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.everydogaustin.org/event-details/understanding-dog-body-language-using-t-e-m-p

Webinar - 8/15/24 - Protecting Kittens from Feline Panleukopenia: Essential Strategies for Animal Shelters and Rescues - Maddie's Fund
2024-08-15 12:00 - 13:15
Animal shelter and rescue agencies across the country often struggle to protects cats and in particular kittens from the infectious diseases that tend to rise as ‘kitten season’ surges each year. This webinar focuses on safeguarding cats of all ages from feline panleukopenia (sometimes also called feline distemper or FPV), a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral disease. Veterinary experts will discuss disease recognition in individuals and within a shelter population, effective prevention methods, and best practices for managing outbreaks in shelter environments and foster homes.
Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for 75 minutes. This webcast will be recorded.
Join Dr. Becky Stuntebeck, Facility Design and Outreach Veterinarian at the Koret Shelter Medicine Program, and Dr. Uri Donnett, Lead Veterinarian at Dane County Humane Society, and come away knowing how to implement effective prevention strategies within the shelter or foster homes, including proper vaccination protocols and sanitation measures – and much more.
This webcast will be moderated by Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DAVBP, Fran Marino Distinguished Professor of Shelter Medicine Education at the University of Florida.
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording.
This webinar have been approved for 1.25 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 1.25 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval. Submission for RACE CE is for on-demand viewing only. Maddie’s Fund does not share registration information.
About the Presenters
Dr. Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DAVBP
Dr. Julie Levy is the Fran Marino Endowed Distinguished Professor of Shelter Medicine Education at the University of Florida, where she focuses on the health and welfare of animals in shelters, feline infectious diseases, and humane alternatives for cat population control. She founded Operation Catnip, a community cat trap-neuter-return program that has spayed, neutered, and vaccinated more than 80,000 cats in Gainesville since 1998. A decade later, she joined Dr. Cynda Crawford to launch Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the College of Veterinary Medicine. This educational and discovery initiative has a global impact on the care of homeless animals and served as the academic home for development of the Fear Free Shelters program. She later teamed up with Dr. Kate Hurley to start the Million Cat Challenge, a shelter-based campaign that saved more than 5 million cats in shelters across North America and then Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge to create transformative “communities of practice” that deliver access to care through humane community-centric programming-inside and outside of the shelter-to achieve the right outcome for every pet.
Dr. Rebecca Stuntebeck, MS (Becky)
Becky is the Facility Design and Outreach Veterinarian for the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at UC Davis. She has consulted with many shelters across the country as well as worked as a shelter veterinarian at two private shelters in Wisconsin. In addition to facility design her interests include shelter data, proactive population management, infectious disease prevention in shelters, and building relationships with folks across the sheltering field. Outside of work she enjoys petting kittens, getting outside, and reading. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband, daughter, 1 aged moggy, and 1 rowdy mutt.
Dr. Uri Donnett, DVM, MS, DABVP
Dr. Donnett is the Chief Veterinarian at the Dane County Humane Society in Madison, WI. Uri is board certified in Shelter Medicine Practice through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. His veterinary interests include high quality/high volume spay/neuter, other shelter surgery, transport programs, epidemiology, and infectious disease in the shelter setting as well as high-quality low-cost medical care for rural and resource scarce shelters and communities. Uri has served on the board for the Association of Shelter Veterinarians since 2018.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zkfLlQroQ1S8IGbqekfgAA

Webinar - 8/20/24 - Fostering rescue cats as health promotion - Getting 2 Zero
2024-08-20 19:00 - 20:00
Could fostering for animal rescue organisations have benefits for older adults as well as the animals they care for? This presentation will discuss research exploring the health promotion potential of cat fostering in Aotearoa New Zealand, the role of foster programmes in cat rescue, and the potential for more older people to be involved in fostering. Come along if you are interested in fostering, especially cat fostering, and the potential of involving more older adults as animal fosterers.
This event will be recorded and the recording will be available the day after the event.
Speaker: Christine Roseveare – Lecturer and Teaching Fellow, Massey University
Christine Roseveare is a Lecturer and Teaching Fellow in the School of Health Science at Massey University, in Aotearoa/New Zealand. She is currently pursuing her PhD, interdisciplinary research focused on the health promotion potential of fostering companion animals by older people. Christine holds a Master of Public Health , a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Professional Development and a level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals). Her research interests include health promotion, public health education, and the human-animal bond. She is a 2024 HOPE foundation scholar.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qmta4CVCSt6ApvT9CszWug#/registration
