Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 2/15/22 - Hemostasis and Electrosurgery: When to Use What Where - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-02-15 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
All bleeding eventually stops… but…
In this 1-hour VETgirl webinar, Dr. Philipp Mayhew, DACVS will discuss how to optimize hemostasis and minimize blood loss during everyday surgery. Underlying principles of electrosurgery as well as vessel-sealing technologies will be discussed. Most of these technologies have become more affordable in recent years and there is no reason they cannot be incorporated into your general practice today! (Help convince your boss to buy-in by watching this webinar!)
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/february-15-2022-hemostasis-and-electrosurgery-when-to-use-what-where/

Webinar - 2/16/22 - No Fake News: 3 Years of Animal Welfare Data & How to Use It - Pethealth Inc.
2022-02-16 09:00 - 10:30
Like most industries, the last three years of animal sheltering have been unprecedented. Your organization has been collecting data, but how does it compare to organizations in your community or across the country? How can we use this data to better plan for the future of animal welfare?
Join us Wednesday, February 16th from noon to 1:30 PM EST, for a panel discussion on the last three years of national animal sheltering data, hosted by Petheath Inc’s Vice President of Software Solutions, Steve Zeidman. He will be joined with special guests, Brent Toellner from Best Friends Animal Society, Dr. Julie Levy of the University of Florida Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, and Kristen Hassen from American Pets Alive!.
Don’t miss it: For the first time, we will present data specifically on bully breed dogs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1092094743173376016

Webinar - 2/16/22 - Brain Training and Neuroscience: Positive Leadership Starts in Your Mind - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-02-16 17:30 - 18:30
Do you tend to overthink things or make knee-jerk decisions in your life?
In this 1-hour VETgirl leadership webinar, Karlene Belyea MBA will discuss how you can improve your thinking and productivity at work and at home. Learn how to get out of your reptilian brain, determine triggers, and develop strategies you can use every day that will make you happier, healthier, and more productive. Tune in to learn ways to tame the procrastination monster, reduce stress hormones, and determine whether multitasking is a good thing.
This 2022 leadership track course is approved by the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager Board as applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), CVPM Course Approval ID# 21-123.
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/february-16-2022-brain-training-and-neuroscience-positive-leadership-starts-in-your-mind/

Webinar - 2/17/22 - Managed and Diverted Intake - CalAnimals
2022-02-17 10:00 - 12:00
Managed and diverted intake is the process in which shelters are transparent with their community and empower their community to solve problems outside of the shelter’s walls by working together. Managing intake is not about saying “no” to animals but instead working to find the best solution for that animal which also allows the shelter to better prepare for the animals in their care. Attendees will leave this session with an understanding of what managed and diverted intake is and isn’t, the rationale and benefits of the program, including resources for stray animals and owner retention.
Relevant for: Intake staff, field staff, supervisors
Duration: 2 hours
Presenters: Jen Adkins and Alesha Davidson, Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Webinar - 2/17/22 - Understanding & Preventing Separation Anxiety - Shannon Riley-Coyner - PPG (fee applies)
2022-02-17 11:00 - 12:00
Does your dog bark or whine when you are gone?
Does your dog destroy things or have potty “accidents” when you leave the house? If so your dog may be experiencing separation anxiety!
Preventing separation anxiety is much easier than trying to fix it! If your dog is experiencing this or if you think your dog may become anxious when you are away, check out this 1-hour webinar to learn how you can help your dog!
Learning Objectives

Recognizing Separation Anxiety
How To Prevent Separation Anxiety

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
Presenter:
Shannon Riley-Coyner is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Registered Veterinary Technician, Wellness Coach, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. Shannon has been a pet lover all her life and a dog trainer for over 20 years. She has spent her life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds. She has worked in the Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as a handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. She has participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West.
Her education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Shannon has also spoken at the Annual APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers) conferences the past 2 years and covered topics such as “Compassion Fatigue” and “What Is Your Dog’s Currency?”
Shannon’s dog training philosophy revolves around force free, positive reinforcement, however, her ultimate goal is for healthy happy relationship between pets and their people. Diet, exercise, environment and training all play significant roles 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 can provide assistance with training, weight management, exercise and other behavior modifications for your dog or other pets in the Ventura area.
Shannon’s Book “The Evolution of Dog Training” is now available on Amazon or Barnes & Noble!
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4605583

Webinar - 2/17/22 - Amended American History - Maddie's Fund
2022-02-17 12:00 - 13:00
Black History is American History. James Evans, Johnny Jenkins and Mueni Rudd of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) will discuss the importance and the intentional removal of key facts – as well as the power in knowing a complete history of our America.
This webinar will be recorded 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.
Afterwards, continue the conversation on Maddie’s Pet Forum: maddies.fund/AmendedAmericanHistory
About the Speakers
James Evans, CEO, CARE
James is a multi-awarding winning creative strategist with 25+ years of experience working with a diverse group of brands, both non-profit, and for profit, including Timberland, Disney, NAACP, Baltimore Health Department, Kennedy Krieger Institute, CVS and Safe Streets. James and his team have initiated several programs, including the ground breaking Gulf Spay/Neuter Campaign and HSUS’ Pets for Life, which helped reshape animal welfare, advocating for more diversity and inclusion throughout the field. Other notable projects are HSUS’ Adopters Welcome, Outdoor Cats and Stop Puppy Mills, as well as clients like Best Friends Animal Society, Maddie’s Fund, and SPCA of Texas.
James is currently the founder and CEO of CARE, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity, a non- profit that is using research, community wisdom and storytelling to inspire inclusivity in animal welfare and create BIPOC run equitable organizations and programs.
Johnny Jenkins, Chief of Research & Development, CARE
Johnny Jenkins has 25 years of experience in grassroots community engagement and professional non-profit experience. His talents have been used to support mission-driven efforts across movements ranging from animal welfare and LGBTQ+ equality to racial equity, diversity and inclusion. He has had had the opportunity to provide leadership as an organizer, a non-profit board and program director, and a multi-million-dollar grant portfolio manager. As an experienced strategic grant-maker, Johnny has led philanthropic initiatives that support racial and economic justice while also advancing social justice inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity. Recently, he served as the adoption grants manager responsible for PetSmart Charities’ U.S. East Region to support shelters and rescues in finding homes for homeless pets.
Mueni Rudd, Senior Director of Research & Development, CARE
Mueni is a Kenyan American scholar advocate with years of experience in racial justice, social activism and evaluative research. She graduated from Huston-Tillotson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and earned a Master of Social Work from Texas State University. She has a consistent history of membership and participation in professional academic associations and service organizations. A published writer, she is also a proud TEDx speaker
committed to filling the gaps of current Western training and approaches that avoid issues of racial diversity and ethnic cultural differences. She prioritizes Black and other historically marginalized group liberation in all her professional and community contributions. Her focus on accountability can be seen in her efforts to acknowledge systemic and institutional oppression by centering these populations. Her work amplifies historically oppressed communities and promotes authentic multicultural dialogue.
WEBSITE: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_db28eTQ_RCW6x5qzI0lNDQ

Webinar - 2/17/22 - Kitten Technology to the Rescue - National Kitten Coalition
2022-02-17 15:00 - 16:00
Kitten Technology to the Rescue: Deep Dive into Doobert Fosterspace, Case Management, and RescueTUBE Technology Tools
Does your kitten foster program need some tech to help you take it to another level?
Join us as the founder of Doobert, Chris Roy, gets us caught up on the latest features with their amazing Fosterspace toolset, their RescueTUBE module that makes it easy to get videos back from fosters, and their newest release, Companion Case Management (CCM).
All of these amazing tools in one platform that brings you over 35,000 volunteers and is the only platform that manages transport. We’ll leave plenty of time for Q&A as this is a session we know you don’t want to miss!
Speaker: Chris Roy, Creator of Doobert.com & Host of The Animal Innovation Show Podcast
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/webinar-kitten-technology-to-the-rescue/

Webinar - 2/17/22 - Intra-household Dog-Dog aggression: Effective Management, Safety, and Restoring Harmony (Part One) - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-02-17 15:00 - 16:00
Do you have dogs that fight over resources in your home? Do you struggle with determining why the dogs are having conflicts? Are you constantly stressed about when the next dog fight might happen?
Join aggression specialist Michael Shikashio CDBC in part one of this two-part series where he will cover:

Common and not so common reasons dogs get into fights in the home
Determining a prognosis for a likely outcome in a case
How to safely manage dogs with a history of conflict
Misconceptions and myths about intra-household aggression

Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your library before purchasing.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 2/17/22 - Better Livin’ Through Chemical Restraint: How to Handle Difficult Patients - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-02-17 17:00 - 18:00
Calico cat, anyone?
In this 1-hour, VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Jane Quandt, DACVAA, DACVECC discusses how to utilize chemical restraint techniques for fractious, fearful or reactive dogs and cats, including some given by the owner prior to arrival at the hospital. By behavior modification prior to presentation, to utilizing intramuscular drug therapy, we can reduce the stress for the owners, veterinary staff and the animals in handling a visit to the veterinary clinic.
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/february-17-2022-better-livin-through-chemical-restraint-how-to-handle-difficult-patients/

Webinar - 2/18/22 - Fancy Footwork: Practical Handling And Training Solutions For The Entire Shelter - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-02-18 09:00 - 10:30
While playgroups are the foundation of our shelter training program, teaching shelter teams how to implement a generalized, effective, and enjoyable way to handle and train their dogs is another essential aspect of our canine programming! In this webinar, we will teach the fundamentals of our “Fancy Footwork” techniques that focus on achieving good leash manners through the use of your FEET instead of your hands. Come learn this unique and highly effective approach that promotes dogs happily walking softly by your side, offering tons of eye contact, and wowing adopters! This new approach to leash work will enhance your handling skills and increase your ability to train ALL dogs, even those that are highly aroused, stressed, fearful, or not motivated by food, all in an effort to improve quality of life and lifesaving for dogs living in shelters.
Additionally, we will teach you how to implement our critically important kennel routines. The kennel areas of our nation’s shelters can be one of the most challenging and distressing environments that dogs–and their handlers–ever face. DPFL kennel routines have been developed and taught to shelters across the country in an effort to combat these challenges and to provide safer and more successful ways for dogs and people to maneuver through the kennels.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Webinar - 2/18/22 - Cal for All Animals Grant Applicants Informational Webinar - UC Davis KSMP
2022-02-18 12:00 - 12:30
We’re kicking off the California for All Animals program with two grants focused on making an immediate impact in shelters across the state. $5,000 Welcome Grants are available to all municipal or private shelters with municipal contracts, and the deadline to apply is March 31, 2022. Additionally, all shelters are invited to apply for a Portal Grant; Portal Grant applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and will be prioritized based on need and impact.
Register for the grant applicants informational webinar and join us on Friday, February 18, at 12 p.m. PT. We’ll walk through each step of the process and answer your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlduqprz0vGdd3QvvcNYFFxXHSW58Qp0iK
