Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 11/13/22 - New Therapies for Treatment of OA in Dogs and Cats – What is Here Now and What is Coming Later - VETGirl
2022-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
NSAIDS aren’t your only option…find out what’s new in dogs and cats for treating OA!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Steven Budsberg, MS, DACVS reviews the current therapies available for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs and cats. Tune in to learn new therapies that have just been approved as well as those currently in clinical testing.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, 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/november-13-2022-new-therapies-for-treatment-of-oa-in-dogs-and-cats-what-is-here-now-and-what-is-coming-later/

Webinar – 11/14/22 – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life
2022-11-14 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 who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will not be recorded.
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 - 11/14/22 - Dog Playgroups Part 3: The How - Getting2Zero
2022-11-14 15:00 - 16:00
Learn about all the ways in which Dogs Playing For Life Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the USA.
In this last session, we take a deep dive into the critical aspects of how to successfully facilitate playgroups in your shelter.
Attendees will be offered a robust collection of video examples and important discussions on safety, effective handling techniques, and how to take the first steps to implement or enhance their own shelter playgroup programs.
Attendees will learn the various ways in which handlers should observe and learn about the dogs in their playgroups in order to create the safest, most enriching and informational experiences for the dogs in their care.
This webinar is the third of three that have been delivered over the previous months.
To learn more about DPFL go to https://dogsplayingforlife.com
Presenter: Aimee Sadler
Aimee is the Founder and CEO of Dogs Playing for Life (DPFL). With 35 years of experience working with multiple species in varying venues, Aimee has become an internationally recognized trainer and speaker specializing in shelter programs that enhance quality of life and reduce canine euthanasia in animal shelters. The cornerstone of DPFL’s programming is our Every Dog, Every Day!, an out-of-kennel enrichment model that is in increasing demand and has been introduced to over 300 shelters across the U.S. and Canada. DPFL’s measured programming is contributing to safer shelter environments by reducing dog-human bites while increasing canine lifesaving at an average rate of 4% at participating shelters. Starting in 2017, dogs most at risk of behavioral euthanasia can get a second chance at DPFL’s Canine Center Florida, an advanced training and behavior care center with an overall save rate of 86 percent.
Aimee has regularly presented at animal welfare and professional dog training conferences such as HSUS’ Animal Expo, Best Friend’s Annual Conferences, Masters in Behavior Conference, and the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) Conferences. DPFL was the inaugural recipient of Petco Foundation’s Love in Action Award. In 2016, DPFL was featured in Episode 4 of the PBS television series, “Shelter Me.”
Aimee is a proud recipient of the Henry Bergh Leadership Award and the Maddie’s Hero Award and has been inducted into the Members Hall of Fame for the IACP.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.g2z.org.au/g2z-webinars-and-online-events.html

Webinar - 11/14/22 - Leptospirosis and Canine Influenza Virus Outbreaks: Could Maps Help You Stay Up to Date? - VETGirl
2022-11-14 17:00 - 18:00
Pick a place on the map!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Emilio DeBess, DVM, MPVM reviews the outbreaks of Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) and leptospirosis in the United States. Tune in to get the most up-to-date information on these infectious diseases to provide you with all the data you need to know!
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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-14-2022-leptospirosis-and-canine-influenza-virus-outbreaks-could-maps-help-you-stay-up-to-date/

Webinar - 11/15/22 - Vibrant, Vulnerable Village Dogs and What We Can Learn About Our Pets From Them - PPG (fee applies)
2022-11-15 11:00 - 12:00
Many dog guardians, dog behaviour experts, and dog researchers have a keen interest in village dogs (and other dogs who live at large). Some of the interest is simple: a curiosity about how these dogs live. However, some people suggest that village dogs live a life which is much improved, welfare-wise, over the life of a pet dog. In this webinar, dog trainer and anthropologist Kristi Benson will provide an introduction to village dogs (including definitions and geography). She will also review welfare-compromised and positive aspects of village dogs lives before looking at some of the lessons we can learn for pet dogs: enrichment, foraging, socializing, environmental choices, and so on. She will also comment on some of the potential pitfalls and flaws in the discussions about village dogs.
Learning Objectives:

Evaluate sources of expertise on village dogs and dog welfare
Understand the difference between seeking good consequences vs. getting relief, and why those separate motivations matter to this
topic
Identify the naturalistic fallacy in the context of discussing village dogs
Develop new ways to improve pet dog welfare based on lessons from village dogs

About the Presenter
Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of, and now on staff at, the Academy for Dog Trainers. At the Academy, she is a student mentor and coach, and is in charge of the weekly webinars. Kristi is also in charge of special projects, including the Husbandry Project, which is a large co-operative veterinary care research study working with hundreds of dog owners, testing the efficiency and usefulness of a series of training plans. In her private practice, Kristi works with dog guardians through her self-paced online classes. She also loves helping both the dogs and the humans in the equation and brings her trademark combination of humour and compassion to her courses, no matter the topic.
Kristi also enjoys reaching out to dog owners through writing. Besides her own blog, she also regularly writes for the Academy for Dog Trainers’ blog and is a Special Correspondent to Zazie Todd’s Companion Animal Psychology. For ten years, she ran a sled dog micro-rescue with her partner, and fostered, house-trained, obedience-trained, and re-homed racing sled dogs. She lives rurally in northern British Columbia, Canada. She has gained the PCBC-A credential, is Fear Free certified, and is on the Fear Free Speaker’s Bureau.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4986127

Webinar - 11/16/22 - 5 Time-Saving Habits to Help You Raise More Money Right Now - Network for Good
2022-11-16 10:00 - 11:00
You hear it all the time: “I don’t have enough time to [insert x].” And there is no time that we hear this more than end-of-year. But what if there was a way to massively increase your capacity as a fundraiser without working more hours or needing more time? Well, there is, and it’s not a gimmick, it’s science.
In this session, Mallory Erickson – the creator of the Power Partners Formula™ and host of What the Fundraising – is going to break down how to infuse proven fundraising habits into our end-of-year fundraising that will allow us to elevate our leadership, fundraising, and ultimately raise more money to increase our impact. You’ll even learn how to design your own habits to make them stick – for both you AND your funders.
By the end of this webinar, you’ll:
-Understand the primary barriers that are holding you back from fundraising at your highest capacity
-Learn how to prioritize your fundraising to-do list so that you are focused on the right things (particularly during giving season!)
-Learn how to design habits that keep you motivated and in action (even with the scariest tasks!)
-Know how to find your fundraising flow by optimizing your time and raising your energy level
-Understand how to reinforce habits for both you and your donors
Speaker: Mallory Erickson – the creator of the Power Partners Formula™ and host of What the Fundraising
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/5-habits-to-help/

Webinar - 11/17/22 - No-Look Reinforcement: Keep your dog checking in, even when you've checked out - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-11-17 15:00 - 16:00
Does this sound familiar to you? Your dog only has eyes for you while you’re paying attention to him. His focus is impressive! But if you turn your attention away from your dog for even a moment, the connection is broken and off he goes in another direction.
Join me to learn how to maintain your dog’s attention even while YOUR focus is elsewhere. That means your dog will stay close to you and focused on you…:

When in class, and you’re busy watching and listening to the instructor.
When at the ATM machine, and you’re busy doing important banking stuff.
While you’ve stopped to chat with a friend on the street.
While walking through a crowd or past other dogs.

Presenter:Nancy Tucker
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 - 11/17/22 - "Cats Gotta Cat!: Environmental Enrichment for the Feline Patient" - ACVB (fee applies)
2022-11-17 16:00 - 17:00
Those of us who share our lives with cats are very aware that, behaviorally speaking, they have diverged very little from their wild ancestors. Although studies are clear that our feline companions live much safer and longer lives when kept indoors, these “house panthers” need an environment that provides them with the opportunity to express the unique, species specific behaviors they share with their larger counterparts. A home lacking these outlets results in a condition of chronic stress which can cause unwanted behaviors from, and impact the physical health of, your cat.
In this webinar, Dr. Jenny Biehunko will cover:
—How a cat’s environment affects behavioral issues such as house soiling, destructive behavior, and social conflict as well as medical problems such as skin, endocrine, and urinary disorders.
—Designing and optimizing an enriched environment for indoor cats and choosing a layout that works for each individual
—Implementing an enrichment plan and incorporating enrichment into treatment plans for both medical and behavioral issues.
And much more!
Dr. Jenny Beard Biehunko is a 1998 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Soon after beginning small animal practice, Jenny developed a special interest in Behavioral Medicine, and she began seeing behavior cases in a private practice setting. In 2017, she began a Residency with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists under the mentorship of Dr. Lynne Seibert. Jenny teaches courses in Ethology and Behavior at both the Auburn and Tuskegee Colleges of Veterinary Medicine. In addition to practicing small animal medicine, she owns a behavior exclusive practice in Birmingham, Alabama, where she focuses primarily on canine, feline, equine, and avian cases. She also has a passion for working with the local veterinary and shelter communities on integrating lower stress and humane handling methods into their practices.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1472665409779268109

Webinar - 11/17/22 - Leveraging Vaccine Empathy in Veterinary Practice - VETGirl
2022-11-17 17:00 - 18:00
What does today’s cat parent look like?
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Natalie Marks, CVJ will review the concept of clinical empathy. Tune in to learn barriers to empathy, how best to communicate it AND protect oneself from compassion fatigue. Dr. Marks will briefly review feline injection-site sarcoma, and its relevance in the exam room with vaccine conversations. Gain practical tips from new ways to ask history questions and vaccine recommendations to understanding self-awareness about nonverbal communication.
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-17-2022-leveraging-vaccine-empathy-in-veterinary-practice/
