Shelter Learniverse

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Webinar - 10/19/22 - How Veterinary Technicians Can Advocate for their Utilization - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-10-19 17:00 - 18:00
SHOW them what you bring to the table!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Amy Johnson, BS, LVT, RLATG, CVJ reviews how veterinary technicians can take the steps in advocating for their own utilization. Tune in to learn ways to educate and sway those resistant to listen to what you have to offer!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-19-2022-how-veterinary-technicians-can-advocate-for-their-utilization/

Webinar - 10/20/22 - Managing a Large Scale Kitten Program in a Small to Mid-Sized Municipal Shelter - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-10-20 10:00 - 11:15
During this webinar, we’ll discuss how to maximize resources and build an army of support to save the most fragile lives in shelters today. We will discuss program creation, sharing resources, and mobilizing and incentivizing fosters.
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
The Best Friends Network is comprised of thousands of public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations and other animal welfare organizations in all 50 states. We are a coalition committed to saving the lives of dogs and cats through collaboration, information-sharing and implementation of proven lifesaving strategies. Our partners support each other and inspire their own communities to increase lifesaving across the country. Visit network.bestfriends.org for more information and resources.
Presenters
Marnie Russ is the Program Administrator for the National Kitten College at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington in Arlington, VA. The first kitten nursery of its kind, Arlington went from saving 92 kittens a year in 2016 to 1385 kittens in 2019 all while maintaining a 93% live release rate. The Nursery saved almost 1500 kittens in 2020.
Marnie has been fostering neonatal kittens for over two decades, specializing in critical-care neonates and high-risk nursing/expectant queens. Marnie is a recognized expert on caring for at-risk kittens. She is co-founder of the National Kitten Coalition and speaks nationally on the subject of at-risk neo-natal kittens. Her advice and expertise is sought from shelters and rescues across the country.
Marnie is a seasoned animal advocate who has previously worked for the ASPCA traveling across the country working with shelters as well as state and local governments to advance animal-welfare policy.
Marnie sits on multiple Boards for spay/neuter organizations throughout the county including Fox Hollow Animal Project in Montana and Caring Hands Animal Support and Education – International Advocacy. She annually travels to third-world countries assisting in international spay/neuter projects to help impact the lives of street animals in underserved areas.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/managing-a-large-scale-kitten-program-in-a-small-to-mid-sized-municipal-shelter/

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

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

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

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

Webinar - 10/25/22 - YouTube Live: Drippy Dogs: Update on Urinary Incontinence - VETGirl
2022-10-25 17:00 - 17:30
Clients buying stock in pee pads?
In this complimentary, 30-minute, VETgirl–Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE webinar, Dr. Julie Byron, MS, DACVIM reviews the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence in female dogs. Tune in to learn what diagnostics are needed as well as medical and surgical therapies you can use to treat your drippy dogs!
NOTE: There is no registration required for this CE opportunity. Simply go to our YouTube Page where the webinar will be held LIVE at the time of the event!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-25-2022-youtube-live-drippy-dogs-update-on-urinary-incontinence/

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

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

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

Webinar - 11/1/22 - Online Reputation Management for Animal Shelters - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-11-01 12:00 - 13:15
This live presentation is designed specifically for animal shelter representatives who utilize social media and want to learn more about how to manage your online reputation.
Posting compelling content to social networking platforms can be utilized to increase online reputation, receive community support to increase staff morale, while increasing visibility to possibly decrease the animal length of stay/increasing adoptions and so much more!
During this webinar, we’ll discuss the following topics:

Social Media Marketing Psychology
The importance of developing an Online Communication Plan, including examples of standardized responses
Building your brand including fonts, colors, and keywords
The value of posting with a purpose and posting consistently and how to schedule posts using platforms or a calendar
Using social listening techniques to increase familiarity
Importance of creating and using sharable graphics
Managing online reputation crisis with examples of successful results

Afterward, stick around for a Q&A discussion to possibly help answer questions you may have by sharing through our experiences.
Presenter:
Angelina Martin is the owner of Online Media Solutions, a media agency that helps provide social media solutions through education, training via onsite & remote assistance, and educational webinars for animal shelters. Angelina has previously worked as the finance manager/director for nonprofit organizations such as the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
Angelina created her first Facebook page in 2012 to help a special-needs dog get adopted, and left her career in finance to follow her heart through saving & improving the lives of animals through online marketing. Having a background in numbers has helped her develop innovative, successful social media strategies specifically for animal care & control organizations with highly successful results increasing visibility & reach to improve online reputations through social networking platforms.
In 2016, Angelina was awarded the first social media contract for Sonoma County Animal Care & Control increasing their Facebook page likes from 4K to 25K, engagement rate from 500 to 150K (average), 2.2M during disaster-related events, and contributed to increasing live animal release rate from 82% to 91%, saving thousands of animals lives. From 2016 through 2020 Sonoma County went through 4 major disaster related events. After working through so many disasters and emergencies, while being mentored by an experienced operations manager, she also successfully researched, designed, and implemented a successful disaster preparedness plan for the online community and their companion animals.
Angelina has also created educational webinars to help other animal shelters and animal response teams become more prepared for future events. She was recently asked to speak at the annual CalAnimal Conference to talk about Building your Brand Online, including how to use social media during emergencies to promote animal reunification and to increase donations.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/online-reputation-management-for-animal-shelters/

Webinar - 11/2/22 - Decisions, Decisions: Using Data to Evaluate Programs & Identify Opportunities - The AAWA
2022-11-02 12:00 - 13:00
Quality data are solid building blocks for decision-making. Participants of this session will learn:

The key data and calculations used to measure success
How to identify opportunities and evaluate program effectiveness

Stephanie Filer from Shelters Animal Count will explore how data is collected, analyzed, and used in the industry, with real case studies by shelter leaders who have used simple and complex metrics to aide in their decision-making.
Presented by Stephanie Filer, Shelter Animals Count
This live and recorded program is approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit and pending approval for NACA CE.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/11-02-22

Webinar - 11/2/22 - Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Pathway Planning: Get on Track to Save More Lives! - ASPCApro
2022-11-02 13:00 - 14:00
One of the most critical, yet often overlooked, steps in the shelter intake process is pathway planning. Pathway planning from day 1 (or before!) can help ensure that animals in your care have a humane, enriched, and efficient stay in the shelter.
During this webinar, we’ll share tips you can use throughout an animal’s stay to keep them cruising along their path (or help them take an appropriate detour), including population rounds, pre-selection, foster-to-adopt, and other lifesaving programs.
Takeaways

Understand how pathway planning can decrease length-of-stay and help you maintain your capacity for care
Identify potential pathway roadblocks and solutions to break through
Learn tools to help keep the flow of animals moving

Suited For
Animal welfare leaders and staff working in the Northern Tier (Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin), but all are welcome.
Credits
The ASPCA is an approved provider of content, which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specification.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomies-pathway-planning-get-track-save-more

Webinar - 11/2/22 - Traumatismo Encefalocraneano (Traumatic Brain Injury) - VETGirl
2022-11-02 17:00 - 18:00
Do YOU get a headache from head trauma?
En este webinar libre de costo, de 1-hora de VETgirl Español, la Dra. Mariana A. Pardo, BVSc, MV, DACVECC nos hablará sobre la fisiopatología del traumatismo encefalocraneano y los efectos de las injuria secundaria. Se discutirá el proceso del reflejo de Cushing y la importancia de la presión de perfusión cerebral. El manejo de estos casos, incluyendo el tratamiento, soporte vital y pronóstico se discutirán en detalle.
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl Spanish webinar, Dr. Mariana A. Pardo, BVSc, MV, DACVECC reviews the pathophysiology of primary and secondary brain injury. Tune in to learn how to recognize the signs of increased intracranial pressure and the pathophysiology of the Cushing’s reflex. Physical exam findings and the use of the modified Glasgow Coma Score will also be reviewed, along with diagnostics and various treatment options.
*NOTE: This webinar will only be available in Spanish.
Thanks to sponsorship from Congreso Veterinario de León, this webinar is FREE to all!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-2-2022-traumatismo-encefalocraneano-traumatic-brain-injury/

Webinar - 11/3/22 - Maddie's Insights: Emergency Fostering During the Pandemic - Takeaways for a post-pandemic world - Maddie's Fund
2022-11-03 12:00 - 13:00
Maddie’s Insights are monthly webcasts with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people.
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization deemed the coronavirus outbreak a worldwide pandemic, and subsequently a nationwide emergency was declared in the United States. During this time, media outlets reported increased interest in foster caregiving and adoption of shelter pets. In this talk, Dr. Gunter will describe her research team’s examination of canine foster caregiving at 19 US animal shelters during the first four months of the COVID-19 pandemic and what they learned about shelters’ utilization of foster caregiving, the foster caregivers and their relationships to the shelter, and how monetary resources influenced foster caregiving and dog outcomes. Specifically, Dr. Gunter will discuss key takeaways for foster recruitment, trial adoption programs, caregiving practices, and behavioral support that can be utilized in our post-pandemic world.
After the webcast, join us on Maddie’s Pet Forum to continue the discussion, ask questions and exchange ideas: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastFoster
This webinar will be recorded and has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.
Register here: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g6N2KwBmSsOiXf07ht1sTQ
Presenter
Dr. Lisa Gunter, Assistant Professor, Coastal Carolina University
Lisa Gunter, PhD, CBCC-KA is an Assistant Professor at Coastal Carolina University in the Department of Psychology. Before beginning her graduate studies, she worked for nearly a decade with dogs in animal shelters and with pet dogs and their owners. The goal of Lisa’s research is to better the lives of companion animals and their owners. To this aim, she has investigated the breed labeling of shelter dogs, their breed heritage, shelter housing and social interactions, temporary and long-term fostering, short-term outings, behavioral indicators of welfare, post-adoption interventions focused on owner retention – and more recently, fostering during the pandemic and safety net programs to help keep people and their pets together. Under the mentorship of Clive Wynne, Lisa earned her Master’s in 2015, and her PhD in 2018 as a graduate student in the behavioral neuroscience and comparative psychology program at Arizona State University.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g6N2KwBmSsOiXf07ht1sTQ

Webinar - 11/3/22 - Learning How to Have Courageous Conversations - Best Friends
2022-11-03 14:00 - 15:00
Working in animal welfare is rewarding, but it can also be emotionally taxing, filled with endless highs and lows. Most of us are pretty good at learning the practical and professional skills needed to work in this field and deal with its challenges. Many of us, however, continue to struggle with incorporating those harder-to-define but equally important skills that help us acknowledge and work through our emotions in healthy ways. This session will highlight the concept of courageous conversations with the goal of providing animal welfare staff and volunteers with the tools they need to navigate an emotionally complex working environment.
This webinar is part of the Fall 2022 Webinar Series. Each webinar is pre-recorded and registering by October 12 gets you first access delivered directly to your inbox on the webinar date. Register for all five webinars or choose only the ones relevant to you.
Presenter: Laura Maloney – Principal, Adisa
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/education/2022-fall-webinar-series-registration

Webinar - 11/3/22 - The Elemental Questions with Suzanne Clothier - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-11-03 15:00 - 16:00
How the dog responds to life is highly individual, blending temperament with personality and history — and of course, the environment and others around him. Understanding the dog within the context of this complex blend of information helps handlers work to modify and adapt their handling and goals for enhanced relationships and better performance.
Whatever your training goals or sport, the Elemental Questions™ help you truly “see the dog” and provide the detailed information about each animal as he is. This is where truly humane training is grounded: in detailed knowledge about the individual dog.
Suzanne’s simple but powerful Elemental Questions are:

Hello? Looks at the dog’s social interactions
Who are you? Asks about how the dog perceives and responds to his world
How is this for you? Asks about the immediate situation and the dog’s mental, physical & emotional balance
Can you…? Looks at the dog’s physical abilities & limitations
May I…? Seeks ways to gain the dog’s cooperation and permission
Can we…? Balancing the dog/handler team’s abilities and limitations against goals

For each dog, the answers to these questions provide a wealth of information to those interested in helping that dog be all that he can be.
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing to avoid duplicate purchases.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 11/5/22 - Play Is Magic! with Trish McMillan - Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
2022-11-05 08:00 - 09:30
Humans can sometimes come off as untrustworthy of dogs. People may lure dogs in close with a treat and then suddenly reach toward or grab them. In shelters, people walk by, stare at the dogs, and then continue walking by. But dogs? Dogs don’t lie to their dog friends. If you’re out in the play yard and your new best dog friend tells you the humans are OK, you might just believe them. And if humans approaching the front of your kennel means you’re about to go to playgroup or on a group walk, you may start thinking humans are OK too. Learn the many ways dogs can help other dogs, in and outside of the shelter environment. In this webinar, you will learn about social learning, dog play dynamics, and how to manage playgroups in shelters.
These webinars are suitable for veterinary professionals, animal trainers, animal behaviorists, shelter and rescue staff and volunteers, and anyone with an interest in evidence-based behavior intervention.
Here is the list of webinar dates, topics, and times:

October 1, 2022: Behavior Assessments for Shelter Dogs, 11am to 12:30pm EST
November 5, 2022: Play is Magic!, 11am to 12:30pm EST
December 3, 2022: Conversation-Based Adoptions, 11am to 12:30pm EST

This is an online event. The Zoom link will be emailed a few days before the event.
“Doors” open at 10:30am EDT, each day. Feel free to log in and wait in our “waiting room” via Zoom.
These webinars will be recorded. Anyone who purchases a Single Webinar or Webinar Package will receive a recording(s) within 2 weeks after the event date(s). You can view the webinar even if you cannot join us on the event date. These webinars will not be available for purchase after the series is complete.
Cancellation policy: No refunds
CEUs will be granted to those who purchase a ticket for the Live Webinar, even if they cannot join us on the date of the event. CEUs will not be made available to those who purchase the recording after the event date.
CEUs granted:

CPDT – 1.5 per webinar
IAABC -1.5 per webinar
KPA – 1.5 per webinar
PPAB – 1.5 per webinar

Registration:

Single Webinar: $45 per webinar (purchase the ticket before the event date)
Three-Part Webinar Package: $99 total (If you missed one of the parts as a live event, you will receive a link to the recording(s) as long as you purchase a ticket for the three-part package.)
Shelter/Rescue Discount 3-Part Webinar Package: $79 total ( This package is for the shelter/rescue community. If you missed one of the parts as a live event, you will receive a link to the recording(s) as long as you purchase a ticket for the three-part package.)

When purchasing a ticket, you will have the choice of choosing a single webinar by date or the 3-part package. Please make sure to refer back to this description when choosing the webinar topic you are interested in if you do not want to purchase the 3-part package. The tickets are listed by date and NOT by topic.
About Trish McMillan:
Trish McMillan holds a master of science degree in animal behavior and is a certified professional dog trainer. She worked for the ASPCA for nearly eight years, first as director of animal behavior at their NYC shelter, and then with the field team, helping assess and rehabilitate dogs from cruelty cases, dogfighting, and hoarding situations.
Trish owns McMillan Animal Behavior in North Carolina, where she lives in a tiny house on her farm, Pibble Hill. Trish currently shares her life with 25 animals of five species.
Trish’s professional work includes training and behavior modification work with dogs, cats, and horses. She speaks and consults nationally and internationally on animal sheltering issues, dog, cat, and horse behavior, dog aggression, and defensive handling. She also runs a popular online shelter dog behavior mentorship and other courses through the Shelter Behavior Hub, and is one of the founders of the behavioral euthanasia grief support group, “Losing Lulu.”
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trish-mcmillan-webinars-shelter-behavior-assessment-play-adoption-tickets-415410232187

Webinar - 11/7/22 - Highly Sensitive Dogs - Dr. Maya Bräm - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2022-11-07 10:00 - 11:30
The understanding that personality influences how an individual reacts to (environmental) stimuli has markedly increased in the past years. This is reflected by the rising number of studies on this topic not only in humans, but also in animals. As dogs live in the same social environment and in near proximity with humans, this species is particularly suitable to study in this respect. One personality trait that has been shown to have such an influence in humans – and now also in dogs – is high sensitivity or “sensory processing sensitivity”.
This webinar will give an insight into this personality trait, present the most interesting results of our research in dogs and offer some suggestions of how this knowledge might help prevent and treat (behavioural) problems and thereby increase the quality of life of dogs and their surroundings.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/en/highly-sensitive-dogs.html

Webinar - 11/8/22 - Access to a Veterinarian of Record: The Vet & Rescue Relationship - Shelters United
2022-11-08 16:00 - 17:00
Access to veterinary support is harder than ever. Whether you’re on the sheltering side of animal care, or the veterinary side, working together can be complicated and demanding.
If you’re a shelter or rescue struggling to find or cultivate effective working relationships with veterinarians, this listening session is designed to hear your challenges and offer guidance with obtaining a veterinarian of record and maintaining an effective relationship.
If you’re a veterinary professional interested in expanding your practice to include shelters and rescues, this info session will provide a foundation of their pain points and offer ways you can assist them in saving more lives. Join our panel of veterinarians, animal welfare professionals, and Shelters United leadership as we discuss how to obtain and maintain healthy working relationships with veterinarians of record, plus action steps on getting involved in a new initiative and academic study focused on solving this crucial roadblock.
What You’ll Learn:

Want to work with a veterinarian of record? Hear the challenges and benefits.
Get involved in an academic study from the University of Florida Shelter Medicine Distance Education to help animal welfare and veterinary leaders understand these challenges in order to effectively create future solutions.
Insights from our panel on methods to effectively communicate, build trust, and create policy foundations for successful veterinary partnerships.

We Want to Hear from You:
Our panel is passionate about helping our community. We want to hear about your needs. Are you a rescue or shelter that has trouble obtaining or maintaining a relationship with a veterinarian? Are you a vet who has questions about working with rescues and shelters? Submit your question to our panelists below for our Q&A. We will be following up with webinar attendees with details about participating in an academic survey from the University of Florida.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/788451418599643408

Webinar - 11/8/22 - Anesthesia and the Senior Pet - VETGirl
2022-11-08 18:30 - 19:30
Age is not a disease!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Rebecca Salazar, DVM, DACVAA reviews anesthesia of the senior pet. Tune in to learn what physiologic changes occur in the geriatric patient, the overall morbidity and mortality of anesthesia, and how to develop your anesthetic plan in the geriatric patient!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar is FREE to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-8-2022-anesthesia-and-the-senior-pet/

Webinar - 11/9/22 - Meta and Network for Good’s Tips for Giving Season Success - Network for Good
2022-11-09 10:00 - 11:00
Join us and our friends from Meta (Facebook) for a session all about making the most of your year-end campaign. In this session we will cover:

-Planning for Giving Tuesday and giving season success
-Using Facebook and Instagram to build community and raise more funds
-Fresh, fun ideas to stand out in the crowd and take your campaigns to the next level

Speakers: Vanessa Stair, Strategic Partner Manager at Facebook & Chany Ockert, Personal Fundraising Coach at Network for Good

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/meta-tips-for-giving-season/

Webinar - 11/9/22 - Go for the Guts-O: Basics of GI Surgery - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-11-09 17:00 - 18:00
Intimidated by GI surgery and need a crash course in the basics?
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Michelle Trappler, DACVS reviews the basics of gastric and small intestinal surgery. Join us to get the confidence you need to tackle the basics of GI surgery, tissue handling and key surgery tips for successful routine GI surgery.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-9-2022-go-for-the-guts-o-basics-of-gi-surgery/

Webinar - 11/10/22 - How to Help Puppies & Kittens that Require Confinement During Socialization - PPG (fee applies)
2022-11-10 12:00 - 13:00
Kittens and puppies can be put on mandatory confinement during the socialization period due to surgery, injury or other medical issues. When these patients are confined during the socialization period, they can experience a negative impact with socialization and can suffer from behavioral problems later in life. This program will show techniques that will keep the patient safe and mentally stimulated.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will learn techniques to help keep confined animals calm – They will learn how to provide mental and physical exercise to patients that require confinements – They will also learn ways to help puppies and kittens socialize while confined.
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1
About the Presenter
An internationally sought-after speaker, 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 spoke at Pet Professional Guilds Geek Week Australia in 2021, 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 Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
Shannon created Truly Force Free Animal Training in 2015 so that anyone, anywhere could have access to force free, positive reinforcement animal training. In 2018, Shannon published “The Evolution of Dog Training” available in audio, print and Ebook.
Shannon’s dog training philosophy revolves around force free, positive reinforcement; however, her goal is for healthy happy relationships between pets and their people. Diet, exercise, environment, and training all play a significant role in achieving this goal.
Shannon spent many years as the head dog trainer for PAWS for Healing, a pet assisted therapy organization. She performed temperament testing and assisted in the training of therapy dogs who visited hospitals, veteran groups, special educational facilities, and convalescent homes. She believes strongly in the benefits of developing the human animal bond and can assist in coaching for pets and their human companions to develop that connection.
Shannon is a past President for the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4980600

Webinar - 11/10/22 - The Power of Yes: Three things to do today to open the kennel doors and send animals home - Maddie's® Million Pet Challenge
2022-11-10 12:00 - 13:00
Have you tried everything you can think of to connect with your community? Have you reduced barriers to fostering and adoption and still animals are sitting? In this 60-minute webinar, we’ll explore what might be keeping people who want to foster or adopt from coming to your shelter, and we’ll share three of the most impactful and untapped practices you can use to encourage engagement across your community. (Pssst… If you’re already doing these three things, we’ll send baskets of cookies to your staff!)
Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 12noon Pacific / 3pm Eastern (60 minutes)
REGISTER HERE
After the webcast, join us on Maddie’s Pet Forum to continue the discussion and exchange ideas.
This webinar will be recorded and has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.
About the Presenter
Allison Cardona, California for All Animals State Director, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Before joining the Koret Shelter Medicine Program as California State Director, Allison worked as deputy director for the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care & Control where she oversaw two full-service animal care centers, a communications center, public relations, adoption partners, behavior and enrichment, and volunteer programs. She also served as liaison to the County’s Homeless Initiative ensuring that people experiencing homelessness have options and resources for their pets. Before that, Allison spent 14 years as a senior program director at the ASPCA in a variety of departments. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs from Empire State College and is a graduate of USC Price School of Public Policy Executive Leadership Development Program and Southern Utah University Certificate in Executive Animal Services. The proud daughter of Colombian immigrants, Allison is deeply committed to racial justice and equity work.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/WebcastRegisterPowerofYes

Webinar - 11/10/22 - Friendly for a Reason: Expanding Shelter-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return Eligibility for Cats - Best Friends
2022-11-10 14:00 - 15:00
Historically, community cat programs using shelter-neuter-vaccinate-return (SNVR) and trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) have focused mostly on feral or fractious cats. But the most effective community cat programs take a more expansive approach. Listen as two cat programming experts talk about the issue of friendly community cats and their on-the-ground experience with saving more lives in different areas of the country. They’ll challenge your views on returning friendly cats with personal stories about their interactions with community members and discuss topics like safe SNVR practices and the benefits of expanding program eligibility.
This webinar is part of the Fall 2022 Webinar Series. Each webinar is pre-recorded and registering by October 12 gets you first access delivered directly to your inbox on the webinar date. Register for all five webinars or choose only the ones relevant to you.
Presenter: Alesha Davidson – National Shelter Embed Program Specialist, Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/education/2022-fall-webinar-series-registration

Webinar - 11/10/22 - Train This Now! The Short List for your New Puppy - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-11-10 15:00 - 16:00
Five core concepts that a baby can learn. Each one offers several tangents of training that will expand your puppy’s readiness for the world.
We used to train all the things as young as possible, and puppies were often overwhelmed. Nowadays we tend to train very little while we let the relationship take shape. Our babies are learning at a phenomenal rate whether we like it or not, so it’s important to teach them some things and it’s important to choose wisely! What to train when? Which things can wait a little longer and which things are best to teach while your puppy is very young?
Each of these five lessons can be built over the next few weeks and you can build the more advanced elements over the next few months. You and your puppy will benefit immediately when you get started. Life skills and convenience, confidence, manners and learning to learn. This is a core group of compatible concepts that even a baby can master. You and your puppy will love the fun and games approach, and you’ll enjoy a lifetime benefit from starting young.
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing to avoid duplicate purchases.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 11/10/22 - Partnering for Positive Results – Say “Yes, And” to Build Effective Teamwork through the Power of Ensemble - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-11-10 17:00 - 18:00
Take the “but” out of your vocabulary.
In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Jeff Thoren, PCC, BCC will invite you to consider the possibility that every situation you face and every interaction you have with others is a piece of improv. Life IS improvised, no matter much you might like to have a script. To thrive in work and life, you must get comfortable coping without a plan that you can confidently control. Tune in to learn how improv can help with adapting to whatever your clients, colleagues, or life give you.
It is highly recommended that all attendees watch THIS VIDEO prior to the webinar.
This 2022 leadership track course qualifies as continuing education applicable to the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification program offered by the VHMA, CVPM Course ID#21-123.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-10-2022-partnering-for-positive-results-say-yes-and-to-build-effective-teamwork-through-the-power-of-ensemble/
