Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 12/14/21 - How to Rebuild Trust and Strengthen the Human-Animal Bond - Fear Free
2021-12-14 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
In this webinar presented by Natalie L. Marks, DVM, CVJ, veterinarians will learn more about the caregiver burden, how that transfers to veterinary teams and patients, and how stress reduction for the patient can improve and strengthen the human-animal bond as we care for chronically ill patients.
After the webinar, attendees will understand the concept of caregiver burden and the impact that has on our clients, our patients, and our own mental health. Specific examples will be given on ways to help pet parents and veterinary teams guide reduction of fear, anxiety, and stress at home to lessen the strain on the human-animal bond.
Brought to you by our friends at Vetoquinol, makers of Zylkene.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ph9S2AEaRtWJmSM6QjXmdQ

Webinar - 12/15/22 - 9 Steps to Crafting a More Effective Email Appeal - Network for Good
2021-12-15 10:00 - 11:00
Writing emails can be difficult. Writing emails that stand out in the sea of your donors’ inboxes is even harder, especially when you’re deep in the trenches of year-end!
That’s why it’s crucial to lean into the data to tell you what’s going to work better in your email appeals to bring in more donations this giving season and build lasting donor relationships.
In this webinar, you’ll learn 9 steps to craft a highly effective email appeal. The tactics you’ll learn include:

Choosing the right sender
Optimizing your email subject line & preview text
Structuring your donation appeal copy
Crafting a call-to-action to increase donation

About the speaker:
Nathan Hill, Vice President of Marketing at NextAfter
Having worked in both large and small nonprofits, Nathan Hill has seen the way that optimization can influence and transform the work of an organization in fundraising and beyond.
He believes that by sharing the learnings of NextAfter’s digital research library on a larger scale, nonprofits – no matter their budget or resources – can be equipped through the learnings of others to raise more names, donors, and dollars. And if they can grow names, donors, and dollars, they can grow their impact in the world.
Prior to joining NextAfter, Nathan managed the direct and outbound digital marketing for a major nonprofit involved in the broadcasting, higher education, and publishing industries. He oversaw enterprise marketing automation platforms, directed both creative and technical marketing communications staff, and developed multi-channel campaigns fundraising.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/more-effective-email-appeal/

Webinar - 12/15/21 - Northern Tier Shelter Initiative #4: The Organizational Petri Dish: How a Healthy Work Culture Grows Impact - ASPCAPro
2021-12-15 12:00 - 13:00
Yearning for a positive and optimistic workplace but finding it lacking at your agency? While everyone talks about workplace culture, what does it really mean, and how do we shape it? Join us to learn how to keep your team’s culture healthy and forward-focused. We’ll dig into the keys to employee satisfaction and engagement, articulating purpose, and cultivating space for people to thrive.
Takeaways

Learn how to put the key elements in place to set the stage for cultivating a healthy work culture (think beliefs, values, mission).
Get practical tips on how your agency can engage staff in developing, embracing, and maintaining a positive culture.
Gain insights into that old saying that “culture eats strategy for breakfast” and why it’s important to put intention into practice when creating a healthy culture at your shelter, rescue, or clinic.

Suited For
Animal welfare leaders, staff, and volunteers
Credits
The ASPCA is an approved provider of content which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specifications.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-4-organizational-petri-dish-how-healthy-work

Webinar - 12/15/21 - Feline Leukemia Testing: One and Done for Everyone - Million Cat Challenge and Maddie’s Fund
2021-12-15 12:00 - 13:00
In 2020, the AAFP released new retrovirus testing guidelines that recommend one quality point of care test then moving forward with a live-outcome pathway. In accordance, Austin Pets Alive!, home of the most robust FeLV adoption program in the world, changed its FeLV testing protocols. No more serum testing. No more “confirmation” testing. What does this mean in practice, how do we pathway plan for cats with different diagnoses, and why is this the new recommendation? Join Monica Frenden-Tarant and Dr. Julie Levy as they break down the latest guidelines and tell you everything you need to know about testing for feline leukemia.
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.
This program has been submitted (but is not yet approved) for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rDqqlMv6ScSoL6xYNitVDg

Webinar - 12/15/21 - Climbing Mt. Debt: Navigating Your Veterinary Student Loan Repayment Options - HSVMA
2021-12-15 17:00 - 18:00
HSVMA is partnering with VIN Foundation to bring you this special webinar!
Non-profit veterinarians and support professionals — Do you know the best way to handle your student loans?
Conventional wisdom says you should pay your loans back as fast as possible. However, federal income-driven repayment (IDR) options and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) are often a much better strategy for many veterinarians and support professionals.
Choosing the right student loan repayment strategy for your situation can save you a ton of time, money, and stress — a concept VIN Foundation calls Repay Wiser.
Join Dr. Tony Bartels (a leading authority on U.S. veterinary student debt) for this special Climbing Mt. Debt session to see if you are doing all you can as a non-profit employee veterinarian or support professional to save money and reduce your student debt stress. Special guest Heather Schrader, RVT, MCJ will also join to share how she received forgiveness under the Temporary Expanded PSLF program! Heather is the Program Manager of Student Outreach for HSVMA.
In this webinar Tony demystifies the most difficult aspects of loan repayment:
1) What’s the “best” way to repay your student loans?
2) How can you use your debt to income ratio to create a plan?
3) What is PSLF and how do I make sure I’m on track for forgiveness
4) How do I make sense of all the PSLF changes: TEPSLF, waivers, loan servicers quitting?
5) How do you know when to adjust your repayment strategy?
This webinar has a suggested Student Debt & Income Signalment short “homework” assignment to compete prior to the session. The secure form should take only about 10 minutes to complete and will help with customizing the session content: https://surveys.vin.com/s3/HSVMA-MtDebt-Dec2021.
Completing the pre-session homework also helps with receiving personalized assistance after the session.
This webinar is approved for 1.5 hours of RACE CE credits for veterinarians and veterinary technicians (non-medical/interactive category). CE credits will be provided FREE to current HSVMA members ONLY. If you are not yet an HSVMA member or need to renew your membership, please visit the HSVMA website HERE.
This webinar is FREE for all attendees. This webinar is approved for 1.5 hours of RACE CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. RACE CE will be provided to current HSVMA members ONLY.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.hsvma.org/webinar_studentloans2

Webinar - 12/15/21 - Help! Fluffy is Urinating Outside of the Litter Box Again! - ACVB (fee applies)
2021-12-15 17:00 - 18:00
Some of the first clinical signs of discomfort in felines manifest behaviorally, including hiding, biting, eliminating outside the box, and grooming leading to hair-loss. While there are a plethora of behavioral differential diagnoses for the above clinical signs, it is not uncommon for medical causes to be left undiagnosed. Behavioral treatment for these covert physical diseases often prove unsuccessful, leaving pet parents dissatisfied and cats remaining uncomfortable. This lecture will delve into the most common chief complaints to general practitioners that present behaviorally but are not truly behavioral in origin. We will then discuss the appropriate diagnostic steps to take and at which point to refer to a veterinary behaviorist, if at all. We will end with an applied discussion on a real-life pica case!
About the Presenter

Dr. Vanessa Spano, DVM is a resident with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists under the mentorship of Dr. E’Lise Christensen, DVM, DACVB. Having finished the clinical portion of her residency, she has seen 600+ primary behavioral cases to date in companion animal private practice. Dr. Spano graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island in Canada in 2017 and completed her Small Animal Internal Medicine & Surgical Rotating Internship at the ASPCA Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital in NYC.
When she is not in the clinic, Dr. Spano engages in research and lecturing. She is currently conducting research on low-stress handling in sheltered felines through a Fear Free(TM) grant. She has lectured for numerous veterinary hospitals and universities on behavioral psychopharmacology and the intersection of behavior and welfare and is a recurring lecturer for the New York State Veterinary Medical Society. Dr. Spano also provides behavioral consultation for a variety of shelters in the Tri-State Area, including the ASPCA.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dacvb.org/page/webinarseries

Webinar - 12/15/21 - Acute Traumatic Coagulopathy vs Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-12-15 17:00 - 18:00
In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Amy Newfield, CVT, MS, VTS (ECC) reviews Acute Traumatic Coagulopathy (ATC) vs. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC). Tune in to learn the differences between ATC and DIC, what the clinical signs are, clinicopathologic findings between the two, and the general approach to treatment.
Want to learn more? Check out our other veterinary technician webinars HERE.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
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/december-15-2021-acute-traumatic-coagulopathy-vs-disseminated-intravascular-coagulation/

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs - Dogs Playing for Life
2021-12-16 10:00 - 12:00
At Dogs Playing for Life’s Stranger Danger webinar, hosted by Aimee Sadler, CEO and Founder of DPFL, you will learn how to work with dogs that are wary of strangers by building their confidence and helping them develop new skills which will enable them to meet new people (and potential adopters) happily and successfully! Even for the private dog trainer or dog owner, the skills taught in this webinar will help support your stranger danger dog to expand their comfort level when meeting new people at home!
This webinar will demonstrate:
— DPFL’s Assess and Progress approach: fluttering between assessing and influencing behavior to determine how a dog might respond WITHOUT proper human support to determine what training is necessary for successful placement
— Comprehensive Tool Selection: determining what tool will best support the dog while keeping the handler and others safe during the learning process
— Principles vs. Methods: determining what approach will teach the dog as efficiently and effectively as possible
— Creative Proofing: conducting training with the goal of solid generalization of new skills so that dogs are able to work for multiple handlers with clarity and confidence
Come learn how to safely and effectively reach this segment of the canine population through in-depth behavior analysis, dynamic video examples, and practical approaches designed for anyone who is trying to find solutions for the dogs who need this extra human support.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GZy8oFqfS1eKpgbcMRd5eg

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Denise Fenzi’s Circle Method for Basic Reactivity and Over Arousal - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-12-16 15:00 - 16:00
This webinar is intended to provide advice, interventions, and skills for individuals working with reactive or overexcited dogs. “The circle method of Loose Leash Walking” will be used to help the behavior and emotional state of reactive and over-aroused dogs by allowing them to adjust to their environment, reconnect with their handlers, and become more emotionally comfortable in the presence of specific triggers. The method can be used regardless of food interest and does not require elaborate set-ups.
The information presented in this webinar will build upon the foundation webinar, “The Fenzi Method: Cutting Corners to Loose Leash Walking” (often called the Circle method of loose leash walking), and will assume prerequisite knowledge of that material. To help individuals who are not familiar with that webinar it is available for purchase as a webinar recording at this time. Please see the description below.
This webinar assumes professional or amateur trainers who can assimilate the information with a preexisting basic working knowledge of dog behavior, reactivity and over-aroused behavior.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Coming Together to Accomplish More: Coalition Building for Animal Care Organizations - HASS
2021-12-16 15:00 - 16:00
When animal care organizations work together, they can create powerful change in their communities. In this live webinar you will hear from Katherine Shenar, executive vice president for The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, and Shelly Moore, President and CEO for Humane Society of Charlotte, North Carolina. This duo worked together to form a coalition back in 2006, one that is still thriving today. They will teach you how to identify common ground and put aside differences to accomplish more collectively than your organization could individually. Tune in on December 16 at 5pm CT so you can learn to join forces to support more people and pets.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6816373374182/WN_d2bsWGA-TeWmyYEu4Z-KIg

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Register by 12/15/21 - The Unintended Consequences of Pulling Friendly Community Cats Conference Session - Best Friends
2021-12-16 15:00 - 16:00
Complete the registration form below to receive access via email to this exclusive Best Friends National Conference session on Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
Targeted trap-neuter-return (TNR) and return-to-field (RTF) programs are becoming the norm in communities across the country, reducing the number of cats admitted to shelters and increasing the number leaving alive. Still, the number of cats killed is more than twice the number of dogs. One remaining challenge is the concerns among some TNR/RTF supporters over “returning friendlies.” Although these concerns are well-intentioned, the policy implications can be disastrous for community cats and the people who care for them. This session will discuss why some outdoor cats are sociable and the importance of returning these community cats to their outdoor homes. You’ll be given the tools you need to advocate for change at your local shelter.
Speaker: Peter Wolf, Policy and Research Analyst, Best Friends Animal Society
Deadline to register for this opportunity is Wednesday, December 15th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Anesthesia Complications: The When, the Where, and What to do About That! - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-12-16 17:00 - 18:00
In this VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Jane Quandt, DACVAA, DACVECC reviews the when, the where, and what to do about anesthesia complications. What is the time period where it is most likely? In this webinar, she will review how to appropriately monitor for and prevent anesthesia complications.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
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/december-16-2021-anesthesia-complications-the-when-the-where-and-what-to-do-about-them/

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Denise Fenzi’s Circle Method: Advanced Techniques for Reactivity, Over Arousal, and Problem Solving - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-12-16 18:00 - 19:00
This webinar is intended to expand upon the webinars: “The Fenzi Method: Cutting Corners to Loose Leash Walking!” and “Denise Fenzi’s Circle Method for Basic Reactivity and Over arousal.” This webinar will provide additional advice, interventions, and problem solving strategies for individuals working with reactive or overexcited dogs who continue to struggle even after application of the basic techniques presented in the prior webinars.
This method is designed to allow dogs to adjust to their environment, reconnect with their handlers, and become more emotionally comfortable in the presence of specific triggers. The method can be used with dogs who are not interested in food when in public, does not require elaborate set-ups, and can also be used as a management technique to get out of uncomfortable situations.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 12/19/21 - New and Emerging Targets for Pain Management – What You Want (and need) to Know - VETGirl
2021-12-19 17:00 - 18:00
Tune in to let the healing begin!
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Mark E. Epstein, DABVP reviews pain pathophysiology with a focus on pathways and targets new and emerging analgesic therapeutics.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar is FREE to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
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/december-19-2021-new-and-emerging-targets-for-pain-management-what-you-want-and-need-to-know/

Webinar - 12/20/21 - Gastrointestinal Health and the Holidays: Barley to HumBUGS! - VETGirl
2021-12-20 17:00 - 18:00
GI’itis help, STAT!
In this complimentary VETgirl–Blue Buffalo webinar, Dr. Joseph J. Wakshlag, PhD, DACVN, DACVSMR reviews gastrointestinal maladies, including inflammatory bowel disorders, chronic colitis and gastritis. Tune in to tailor your dietary approach (including novel proteins, hydrolyzed diets, and home-prepared diets) to ameliorate the clinical signs and treat the underlying disease.
Thanks to sponsorship from Blue Buffalo, this webinar is FREE to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
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/december-20-2021-gastrointestinal-health-and-the-holidays-barley-to-humbugs/

VIN Rounds - 12/21/21 - Identifying Signs of Animal Abuse, Part 2 - VIN/VSPN
2021-12-21 09:00 - 10:00
Jennifer Woolf, DVM, MS, presents this week’s Tuesday Topic, Identifying Signs of Animal Abuse, Part 2. Click the green button on the session page or the top right corner of the Student Center to attend.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10545720

Webinar - 12/22/21 - Nonprofit Leadership Hacks for Breakthrough Growth in 2022 - Network for Good
2021-12-22 10:00 - 11:00
The new year is around the corner (I know how did we get here?!), which means it time to start reflecting on 2021 and looking ahead to 2022.
In this webinar, you’ll uncover hidden growth blockers and walk away with big ideas and practical next steps for rapidly growing your awareness, audience size, and fundraising results.
Learning Objectives:

Participants can evaluate their brand message, delivery, fundraising strategies, and team.
Participants can discover hidden barriers that are secretly stealing resources from their mission.
Participants can identify opportunities for significant growth in awareness and giving through next-level audience engagement.
Participants can immediately take action to grow marketing and fundraising results.

About the speaker:
Jesse Lane is the founder of Branches Mission Lab and creator of the online course “The Marketing Anatomy of a Growing Nonprofit.” He is known for his passion for helping the helpers and his ability to drive results. He has launched countless communications campaigns and helped raise over $100 million working with hundreds of different nonprofits.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/nonprofit-leadership-hacks/

Webinar - 12/23/21 - Register by 12/17/21 - Social Media 101: The Basics and Beyond Conference Session - Best Friends
2021-12-23 15:00 - 16:00
Complete the registration form below to receive access via email to this exclusive Best Friends National Conference session on Thursday, December 23rd at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
It can be hard to keep up with Facebook and Instagram, let alone Twitter and TikTok. And these are only a handful of the social media outlets for sharing our lifesaving journey. This session will cover social media basics, including what channels you should join, what makes posts effective and what times you should post to reach your best engagement rates. Emily will show you how to engage your staff and volunteers to share content and how to organize that content into a comprehensive social strategy. You’ll learn how to navigate the algorithms to make sure your content is noticed in a cluttered landscape and what metrics you should be measuring to gauge your social success.
Speaker: Emily Tolliver, Social Communities and Content Manager, Best Friends Animal Society
Deadline to register for this opportunity is Friday, December 17th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls

Webinar - 12/29/21 - How to Conquer Year-End Stress and Start the New Year Strong - Network for Good
2021-12-29 10:00 - 11:00
Mindfulness for Nonprofit Professionals
Whether you’re new to mindfulness and meditation, a skeptic, a lifelong practitioner, or somewhere in between, join us for an informal meditation session. We’ll do a brief practice together and talk about what mindfulness is (and isn’t) and how it can help combat the stressors of living in a hyperconnected world as we close out the year-end giving season.
Learning Intentions:

Learn what mindfulness is and is not.
Practice putting mindfulness into action.
Make a commitment to try one new mindful approach to work, life, and technology.

Note: This session has been pre-recorded via Zoom!
About the Facilitator:
Meico helps changemakers create work-life and tech-life balance so they can do their best work better while living their best lives. He is the founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, author of the Intention Planner, and a certified trauma-informed mindfulness teacher.
Through speaking, training, and coaching, he facilitates transformative experiences that foster wellbeing in a hyperconnected and distracted world. He’s also a former triathlete, loves salsa dancing, and makes the world’s best vegan chili!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/conquer-year-end-stress/

Webinar - 12/30/21 - Register by 12/17/21 - The Road Map to Creating a No-Kill Country by 2025 Conference Session - Best Friends
2021-12-30 15:00 - 16:00
Complete the registration form below to receive access via email to this exclusive Best Friends National Conference session on Thursday, December 30th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
To make the entire country no-kill by 2025, we must know the state of animal sheltering and lifesaving in every state, community and shelter. That’s why, a few years ago, Best Friends launched the biggest data collection effort in the history of animal welfare, and it’s why we continue to keep the data as current as possible. In this session, we’ll take a deep dive into the Best Friends national dataset, providing attendees with key insights on progress toward achieving no-kill nationwide and, most important, ways that shelters and rescue groups can get involved and save more lives.
Speaker: Brent Toellner, Senior Director, National Programs, Best Friends Animal Society
Deadline to register for this opportunity is Friday, December 17th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls

Webinar - 1/6/22 - How Understanding Lost Cat Behavior Can Keep Them Out of the Shelter and Get Them Back Home Faster - HASS
2022-01-06 15:00 - 16:00
At a significant 75%, the majority of cats brought into the shelter are classified as “stray.” Too many of these cats are lost but never reunited with their families because lost cat psychology is poorly misunderstood. Lost cats behave differently than lost dogs and by understanding how they think, we can reduce unnecessary intake and get cats back home where they belong.
Join Monica Frenden-Tarant, Maddie’s® Director of Feline Lifesaving, and cat finder extraordinaire, Kimberley Freeman, for this live webinar where they will dispel myths, explain the science behind lost cats, and teach you what you need to know to reunite more lost cats with their families.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3516397803265/WN_DJD-0dvdQyKZ1AhWP2viHA

Webinar - 1/6/22 - All I Need to Know About Local Anesthetic Drugs - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-01-06 17:30 - 18:30
In this 1-hour, VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Mike Barletta, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA reviews the mechanism of action, chemical and physical characteristics, and the duration of action of the most commonly used local anesthetic drugs in small animal anesthesia. Toxic effects and how to prevent and treat them will also be covered during this lecture.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
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/january-6-2022-all-i-need-to-know-about-local-anesthetic-drugs/

Webinar - 1/6/22 - Strong Seniors: Exercises and Enrichment for your Aging Dog - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-01-06 18:00 - 19:00
Is there anything more glorious than an ancient dog with a smile on their face? I can hardly think of anything that even comes close. One of the challenges we face as dog sports enthusiasts is finding ways to keep our retirees strong and filling their days with joy and meaning once they’ve past the point of regular sport training.
This webinar will look at the day to day lives of senior dogs and how we can make small changes to improve their safety and comfort as their body ages. This includes some household adaptations as well as gentle conditioning and exercise suggestions that target the areas that often tend to weaken first in older dogs.
I will discuss two types of training that you want to consider for your aging pal. First we’ll look at proactive practical husbandry exercises that can reduce stress for both of you as care requirements increase and change with age. Then, we’ll look at some frivolous training games -strictly for the fun factor- that can be adapted to various levels of mobility challenges. These can be especially handy for dogs where previously loved games like fetch are no longer a great idea.
Additionally, I will introduce you to the concept of ‘No Two Days The Same’- where you can can combine the comfort of routine with varying enrichment opportunities to improve your dog’s behavioral diversity and keep their curiosity and optimism up!
If you’ve been wondering how to get that little twinkle back into your older dog’s eyes- or keep it there as long as possible- then this webinar is for you!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/fdsa-calendar

Webinar - 1/8/22, 1/15/22, and 1/22/22 - Brainwork for Dogs: Teaching Cognitive Skills! - Puppyworks (fee applies)
2022-01-08 09:00 - 11:30
A live webinar in three 2 1/2 hour sessions:
Saturdays January 8, 15 & 22, 2022
9 AM PST/10 AM Central/12 PM EST
Program Premise
Animal cognition has long been associated with tool use, and even tool making, most famously in Jane Goodall’s study of chimpanzees. In the intro, Pat shows numerous videos of animal tool use: a badger shifting the end a of large branch from the floor to above a wall to facilitate escaping an enclosure; a dog doing a little furniture moving to access a countertop; a bird stealing bread to successfully use as bait, to catch a fish for dinner, and incredible crows: one fashioning a straight thin metal rod into a hook to lift a wire handled glass out of a bucket. (Other crows are famed for placing nuts on roads to have passing cars crack the shells.)
The dog world has followed suit: Over the past decade-plus there has been a revolution in the world of dog behavior, as canine cognition scientists such as Adam Miklosi, Alexandra Horowitz, Claudia Fugazza, Brian Hare and others have explored abilities of the dog’s brain once thought to be far beyond the reach of our canine companions.
Presenter
Pat Miller, a past President of APDT, has been training dogs for more than 35 years. She was a humane officer at the Marin Humane Society in California for 20 years and most recently trains as a CPDT and behavior consultant at her Peaceable Paws Dog and Puppy Training Center in Maryland, home to her acclaimed Intern Academies. Pat is also APDT’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
Pat writes for, and is Training Editor, of The Whole Dog Journal and contributes to Your Dog (published by Tufts University Veterinary School). Her first dog training book, The Power of Positive Dog Training (Howell Book House, 2001) has been on Amazon.com’s “Top 10 Dog Training Books” list since January of 2002. Her other books are: Positive Perspectives, Positive Perspectives 2, Play With Your Dog, and “Do Over Dogs-Give Your Dog a Second Chance for a First Class Life”.
Her most recent book: “Beware of the Dog: Positive Solutions for Aggressive Behavior in Dogs” (Dogwise Publishing, 2017) is a practical road map to evaluating, managing and modifying aggression in pet dogs.
In addition to this seminar, you can find her books for sale at dogwise.com.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/brainwork

Webinar – 1/8/22, 2/5/22, and 3/5/22 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2022-01-08 11:00 - 13:30
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8230198994835852046

Webinar - 1/12/22 - Playgroups Part 1: The Why - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-01-12 09:00 - 10:30
Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country.
In this first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs, but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter’s everyday operations.
Attendees will get to view dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the nearly 300 shelters that have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!
*Part 1 attendees will be sent the signup links to parts 2 & 3 upon completing the first webinar.
This course has been pre-approved for 1.5 continuing education unit (CEU) credits for:
Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA)
International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)

WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Webinar - 1/13/22 - Transport Recharge Webinar Series: Cultivating Lasting Transport Partnerships - Maddie's Fund
2022-01-13 12:00 - 13:00
Get tools for creating emotional connections with your transport partners and volunteers to increase your adoption and foster placements. Then, continue the discussion on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/WebcastTransportRecharge
Part 1 – Thursday, January 13, 2022: Cultivating Lasting Transport Partnerships
In this webcast, you’ll learn how creating emotional connections with your transport partners can help you increase adoption and foster placements and engage your supporters. You’ll learn how you can create urgency around pet transport while putting your organization and your partners in a positive light, and how to utilize a great foster tool you may not have known you have. Whether you have a well-established transport program or just starting out, this webcast is for you!
Part 2 – Thursday, January 27, 2022: Engaging More Fosters & Adopters
Now that you know how to cultivate strong partnerships and supporters who are invested in seeing you and your partners succeed, it’s time to take your transport program to the next level. In this webcast, we’ll give you a virtual checklist of steps to take in order to increase foster and adoptive placements so you can reduce length of stay, expand capacity to help more large dogs and/or cats, and be there for your partners when they need you.
These webinars have 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 https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7X0PKOvFQp-708wKwr1Sow
You need register only once for the series. Both webcasts will be recorded.
About the presenters:
Kelly Duer, Foster Care Specialist @Maddie’s Fund
As Foster Care Specialist for Maddie’s Fund, Kelly’s focus is on helping shelters and rescue organizations keep people and pets together and maximize pet welfare through the implementation of robust foster care programs. Her role includes creating and providing training for organizations and their foster coordinators, writing, assisting with research on foster care and consulting with shelters. Her work with foster care and marketing has been featured in many national publications, websites and networks, including Animal Sheltering magazine, the Huffington Post, Best Friends magazine, BarkPost, Catster Magazine, iheartdogs.com and HuffPost Live.
Clare Callison, Maddie’s® Director of National Pet Supply and Demand @American Pets Alive! (AmPA)
Clare Callison is the Maddie’s® Director of National Pet Supply and Demand for American Pets Alive! and serves on the Board of Directors for CARE (Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity). She provides guidance and support to help organizations build robust lifesaving programs and improve operations to better serve people and pets. Clare specializes in helping organizations grow their transport relationships and increase their lifesaving through rescue partnerships and open adoption practices. Before joining American Pets Alive!, she was the Director of Operations for San Antonio Pets Alive for 5 years. Because of her heavy involvement, San Antonio has gone from a 28 percent live release rate to a 90 percent live release rate in over three years. Clare enjoys helping others seek lifesaving solutions to common challenges that exist in working in a high-volume, fast-paced animal welfare organization.
(Photo by Ben Dann)
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7X0PKOvFQp-708wKwr1Sow

Webinar - 1/13/22 - Connection: How to Build Loose Leash Walking in Sport and Real Life with Shade Whitesel - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-01-13 15:00 - 16:00
Wouldn’t it be awesome to let your dog out of the crate at the sports venue, have them orientate directly to you with nary a glance around at the busy surroundings and walk perfectly with you to the ring entrance? Wouldn’t it be awesome to snap the leash onto your dog, exit the front door and go for a nice neighborhood walk, saying hi to the neighbors, passing dogs, cats and bicycles, stopping for your dog to sniff every once in a while? Instead, your arm and shoulder hurts from the constant pulling, the constant yanking, you keep a death grip on the leash 6 inches from the dog’s collar on the way to the ring, you are embarrassed to exit the driveway, let alone go for a walk around the neighborhood, and you are looking sideways at the prong collars in the pet store aisle every time you go in to buy dog food. Want some strategies? Want some joint relief? Want the dog to act like they are following you, rather than you following them? I’m not a total miracle worker, but join me for this webinar and I’ll give you some skills to work on that will make walking much more enjoyable, whether that is from Pt A to B in the competition venue or outside in the real world.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 1/13/22 - Enrichment: Keeping our Dogs Happy and Preventing Problems - GoodPup
2022-01-13 16:00 - 17:00
The GoodPup Webinar Series focuses on dog behavior topics designed specifically to help anyone who works at rescues and shelters.
One common problem we see is new dogs not getting enough mental or physical stimulation to satisfy their normal needs or what is known as “enrichment”. Without proper enrichment a dog can become bored, anxious and stressed. This can lead to unwanted and dangerous behaviors, such as chewing, barking, and digging, destructive behaviors, and even evasive behaviors both inside and outside the home.
The goal of our Webinar is to bring you some tips and tricks on how to build enrichment into your dog’s life and to leave you with some steps that help ensure your pup is set up for success!
This webinar is free to attend. You can view past webinars at https://goodpup.com/shelters

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goodpup-webinar-enrichment-keeping-our-dogs-happy-and-preventing-problems-tickets-228316218957

Webinar - 1/13/22 - Blacked Out: Navigating Sudden Vision Loss in Dogs & Cats - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-01-13 17:30 - 19:30
Who turned out the lights on me? And why is this blind dog PU/PD?!
Join us for this 2-hour, VETgirl ophthalmology CE track webinar where Dr. Shelby Reinstein, DACVO reviews the causes for sudden blindness in dogs in cats, including SARDS, chorioretinitis, optic neuritis, retinal detachment, and primary brain disease. Dr. Reinstein will utilize both a decision tree and the neuro-ophthalmic exam to help you navigate and diagnose these common conditions that cause vision loss. Appropriate treatment protocols and prognoses for each disorder will also be reviewed, including counselling of the owner of a newly blind pet.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
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/january-13-2022-blacked-out-navigating-sudden-vision-loss-in-dogs-cats/
