Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 10/5/22 - Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies #3: Pathway Planning: Getting on Track to Save More Dogs & Cats! - ASPCApro
2022-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
One of the most critical, yet often overlooked steps in the shelter intake process is pathway planning. We will discuss how 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. We’ll share tips for use throughout the animals’ stay to keep them cruising along their path (or help them take an appropriate detour) with population rounds, pre-selection, foster-to-adopt, and other lifesaving programs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://aspca.zoom.us/webinar/register/3416620635471/WN_-y8fQcimSAi2-YoweXoEJQ

Webinar - 10/5/22 - Emotion and Its Role in Behavior - PPG (fee applies)
2022-10-05 11:00 - 12:00
The function of emotion is to motivate behavior. That means it’s very closely tied to learning. In fact, certain theories of emotion view emotions as reinforcements or punishments for behavior. In this webinar, learn what emotion is, the different viewpoints on how emotion influences behavior and how to harness this information to your benefit.
Learning Objectives:

Define emotion
Distinguish between emotion and mood
Discuss the impact of arousal on emotion
Explain what science tells us about emotion in non-human animals
Apply the information from the webinar to improve your training and behavior outcomes

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About the Presenter
Dr. Kristina Spaulding has a PhD in biopsychology – the study of the biological basis of behavior – and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist through the Animal Behavior Society. She specializes in stress and behavior, social cognition and emotion, positive welfare and the prevention and treatment of behavior problems in dogs. In addition to her academic background, she has been in the dog training and behavior profession for 19 years. She currently splits her time between private behavior work and teaching other dog trainers and behavior consultants online and through seminars and conferences.
In addition, Dr. Spaulding is a long-standing member of the APDT Education Committee. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free. She also chairs a task force for Meeting of the Minds, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving the quality of life for our dogs and is a member of the IAABC Foundation Board. You can find out more about her on her website. (http://smartdogtrainingandbehavior.com/online-services/)
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4812753

Webinar - 10/5/22 - Optimizing Cat Toilets: The Details Make The Difference and Feline Idiopathic Cystitis - VETGirl
2022-10-05 17:00 - 19:00
In this complimentary, 2-hour VETgirl–Royal Canin webinar, Dr. Gonçalo Da Graça Pereira, DVM, MsC, PhD, DECAWBM(BM), DECAWBM (AWSEL) and Dr. Kelly A. St. Denis, DABVP (Feline Medicine) review all things “urinary” related in the feline patient. Dr. Da Graca Pereira will first focus on kitty litter husbandry, including how to educate the cat owner on the importance of optimizing cat toilets. In Part 2, Dr. Kelly St. Denis will review the complex disease process of feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC). Tune in to learn the role of stress in the development of FIC, contributing factors, diagnosis, and key management strategies.
Thanks to sponsorship from Royal Canin, this webinar is FREE to all!
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*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-5-2022-optimizing-cat-toilets-the-details-make-the-difference-and-feline-idiopathic-cystitis/

Webinar - 10/6/22 - Social Media During Disasters or Emergencies for Animal Welfare Organizations - CalAnimals
2022-10-06 10:00 - 11:00
When disaster strikes, it’s important to be on your game with respect to social media. Angelina Martin is an expert in this area and will give you all the great tips on how to use social media to get what you need and communicate effectively with members of your community. From crisis communications plans, to educational graphics and managing information and updates, Angelina will cover how to communicate effectively before, during, and after disasters and emergencies.
About the Presenter
Angelina Martin, Online Media Solutions
Angelina Martin takes online media marketing and reputation management to higher levels of engagement through efficient, engaging, and compelling storytelling for government organizations and NPOs, increasing brand awareness. Through compelling photography, videography, and simple graphics she has helped grow strong and positive reputations for animal organizations who need a larger media presence. Throughout several emergencies and disasters Angelina has ensured the local (and worldwide) online community is aware of necessary, detailed and correct information, including awareness of staff and volunteer efforts, boosting grant funding and donations, and also greatly improving morale. Since 2016, Angelina has managed social media for Sonoma County Animal Services, Sonoma CART, and/or Napa CART providing marketing efforts, emergency/disaster information and strategic planning.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ReBigX6rTQWgkn0leE0fEQ

Webinar - 10/6/22 - Maddie's Insights: Social Pain in Dogs - Maddie's Fund
2022-10-06 12:00 - 13:00
Maddie’s Insights are monthly webcasts with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. This month’s webinar is presented by Dr. Franklin McMillan, DVM.
The experience of unpleasant emotions is often referred to as “emotional pain”, such as when someone loses a loved one. The emotions that arise when one’s social bonds with another are impaired or lost – such as feelings of isolation, loneliness, and rejection – comprise one type of emotional pain, called “social pain”. Recent research has found that the term “pain” is not just a metaphor but is based on the finding that social pain is processed in the same brain regions where physical pain is processed. In addition, similar drugs can alleviate both physical and social pain. For social species, like elephants, horses, sheep, rats, guinea pigs, dogs, and humans, social pain plays a powerful role in one’s well-being and quality of life. For today’s domestic dog, the issue may be of greater importance than for any other species on Earth. Evidence indicates that through domestication the emotional bonding propensity of dogs toward humans has been greatly amplified, which appears to have resulted in both greater joy for dogs when in the company of humans, but also greater suffering when denied human companionship. Only by educating all those who care for dogs will “man’s best friend” receive the care they so strongly deserve.
After the webcast, join us on Maddie’s Pet Forum to continue the discussion: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastSocialPain
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://maddies.fund/MIwebcastSocialPainRegister
Presenter
Franklin D. McMillan, DVM, served as the director of well-being studies at Best Friends Animal Society from 2007 to 2020. In that role, his research involved the quality of life, mental health, and emotional well-being of animals who had endured hardship, adversity, and psychological trauma. He has published in scientific journals the first studies of dogs rescued from puppy mills, hoarding situations, and abusive environments. The work has included the psychological health of puppies born sold through pet stores or over the Internet. Before coming to Best Friends, he was in private practice for 23 years as well as clinical professor of medicine at the Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. McMillan is board- certified in the veterinary specialties of small animal internal medicine and animal welfare. He lectures worldwide and is the author of the textbook Mental Health and Well-Being in Animals (now in its 2nd edition) and a book for the general public titled Unlocking the Animal Mind.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastSocialPainRegister

Webinar - 10/6/22 - Responding to Calls and Concerns about Bats - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-10-06 12:00 - 13:15
This webinar will examine the lives of bats in our urban communities and provide important information on how to respond to the public’s concerns about potential zoonotic disease transmission. The presentation will also focus on providing helpful guidance for agency phone and field responses that humanely and effectively resolve conflicts with bats. We will cover:

The life history and behavior of urban bats
Responding to concerns and fear about bats and diseases like rabies and COVID-19
Tips for trouble-shooting problems with bats over the phone and in the field
Effective rescue techniques for bats trapped in structures
Appropriate bat eviction and exclusion strategies when a colony is present

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.

Founded in 1954, the Humane Society of the United States and its affiliates around the globe fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, the HSUS takes on puppy mills, factory farms, trophy hunts, animal testing and other cruel industries, and together with its affiliates, rescues and provides direct care for over 100,000 animals every year. The HSUS works on reforming corporate policy, improving and enforcing laws and elevating public awareness on animal issues.

Presenter:
John Griffin has 20+ years of field experience ranging from resolving conflict issues with raccoons to protecting great apes. As Senior Director of Urban Wildlife Programs for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), John oversees field service and policy programs that resolve conflicts with wildlife. John has provided trainings and consultation for animal care and control, municipal agencies and state agencies. He has led workshops at national, state and regional conferences, and has been a speaker at academic and international conferences. John has also worked extensively with the professional wildlife rehabilitation community as well as to reform the commercial wildlife control industry and serves on advisory boards and working groups with those focuses. John is published on a number of topics and was recently a National Geographic Expedition team member exploring raccoon behavior in urban areas.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/responding-to-calls-and-concerns-about-bats/

Webinar - 10/6/22 - The Art of Treating Addison’s Disease - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-10-06 17:30 - 18:30
Do they really need all those meds?
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Julia Bates, DACVIM (SAIM) reviews hypoadrenocorticism (Addison’s disease) including treatment and controlling cost. Tune in to get a clinical update to help you with diagnosis, treatment and medication OPTIMIZATION!
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-6-2022-the-art-of-treating-addisons-disease/

Webinar - 10/6/22 - 5 Games to Teach Your Dog to Stay Connected - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-10-06 18:00 - 19:00
Do you struggle to get your dog to pay attention to you? Is your dog really distracted during training or trials? Do you sometimes wonder how you can build attention and connection between you and your dog?
Dogs disconnect from their handlers for lots of reasons, and it’s a very frustrating problem to have! Thankfully, there are things that you can do to help prevent your dog from disconnecting!
In this webinar you’ll learn 5 simple games to teach your dog how to stay connected to you during training sessions. These games will cover some of the more common reasons that your dog disconnects and will improve your training, reduce frustration for all parties, and increase your odds of success in trial situations!
Teach these games early, listen to your dog, systematically increase criteria and distractions, and you’ll have a willing engaged partner during training sessions!
Please Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
