Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 5/21/23 - Wait: No Syringes, Needles, or Insulin? Meet the Newest Option in Therapy for Diabetic Cats - VETGirl
2023-05-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
U-100, U-40, U-don’t need insulin?
In this complimentary, 1-hour, VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Natalie Marks, CVJ reviews the clinical presentation and diagnostics encountered with a new feline diabetic. What are the treatment options, and specifically, how do I use the new SGLT2 inhibitor Bexacat™ (bexagliflozin tablets)? Tune in to learn about the mechanism of action, dosing, possible adverse events (and how it differs from insulin therapy), case selection, monitoring guidelines, and frequently asked questions.
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-21-2023-wait-no-syringes-needles-or-insulin-meet-the-newest-option-in-therapy-for-diabetic-cats/

Webinar - 5/23/23 - How and Why to Make Your Cue Dominant - PPG (fee applies)
2023-05-23 06:00 - 07:00
Is your cue dominant or sub-dominant? In this not-to-be-missed presentation, the presenter, Louise Stapleton-Frappell is going to help you understand why you want your cue to be dominant and not irrelevant! By the end of the presentation, you will not only understand how to communicate more clearly with your learner to facilitate speedy learning, but you will also have a greater knowledge of how to promote effortless ‘generalization’ of the skills taught. Lots of video demonstrations are included to help cement your learning.
Although the presentation is aimed at pet professionals, pet dog guardians will also find the information invaluable.
Registered for the live event, get busy and cannot make it! No worries you will automatically receive a recording!
Presenter: Louise Stapleton-Frappell
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1, PMCT 1, & IAABC pending
Learning Objectives:

Learn how to become an expert at providing clarity during the teaching process
Understand the importance of cue consistency – This includes the chosen bridging stimulus, and the delivery of the reinforcer!
Learn how the pitch of the cue is relevant
Delve into the world of desirable variables and non-variables
Become a master at facilitating the speedy acquisition of the discriminative stimulus
Understand why dogs may be better at generalizing than humans think!
Learn how to test comprehension – Does your learner really understand what you think you have taught?

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5181919

Webinar - 5/23/23 - Pets and People: Safe, Together, Connected with BestyBnB - BestyBnB
2023-05-23 12:00 - 13:00
Up to 50% of survivors will delay leaving a dangerous situation because they fear what will happen to their pets. Yet only 10% of Domestic Violence Shelters have the means to house companion animals. This creates a barrier between survivors and safety. While most domestic violence agencies understand the need for pet placement, many are faced with barriers that prevent them from offering this service or are not sure where to start. BestyBnB allows an Agency with no prior pet experience (or pet program in place) the ability to easily locate and manage temporary housing for survivors’ pets until they can be reunited. The same platform can also be used for agencies that have a pet program in place but are looking for ways to expand their services.
In this session, you will learn:

The connection between animal abuse and domestic violence.
The important bond survivors of domestic violence share with their pets.
How pets positively impact trauma survivors’ healing process.
Steps towards offering pet programming and temporary pet care through BestyBnB.

Who should attend?

Domestic violence program managers and staff
Victim advocates
Social service providers working with survivors
Animal welfare managers and staff
Mental health program managers and staff

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mybestybnb.com/trainings/pets-and-people

Webinar - 5/24/23 - Create a Culture of Fundraising within Your Board - Network for Good
2023-05-24 10:00 - 11:00
So you want to create a culture of fundraising… Now what?
Nonprofit consultant Jayme Dingler has joined us many times to show you how to take the fear out of fundraising and even make it fun and personalized for each individual on your Board of Directors. But now that you have decided to create a culture of fundraising, how do you get started?
In this session, Jayme will walk you through the basics of writing a Board Fundraising Policy, Board Roles and Responsibilities, your first Marketing and Development Plan, and more. She’ll also show you how you can approach your Board Members to help them make (and keep) their development commitments.
Speaker: Jayme Dingler, What’s Good LLC
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/bep-culture-of-board-fundraising/

Webinar - 5/24/23 - How to Rock Media Interviews About Dogs and Cats - PPG (fee applies)
2023-05-24 11:00 - 12:00
Do journalists sometimes ask you to comment on topics related to dog and cat training and behaviour—or do you wish they would? Sharing good information about dogs and cats is an essential part of helping pet guardians learn how to care for their pet using up-to-date, reward-based methods. Knowing how to communicate with the media can help you get that information across and show off your professional expertise to a wider audience.
This session will provide an overview of what you can do to make sure you rock your media interviews—and get more of them. We’ll cover the essentials of how to prepare for an interview, how to identify the message you want to get across, and what to do in the event that things don’t go to plan. Whether you have already done some media interviews and want to improve your skills or have never spoken to a journalist but want to learn more about what to expect, this session is for you.
Learning Objectives

Develop an understanding of why pet professionals should talk to journalists and how to make it happen
How to determine (and stick to) the main message(s) you would like to focus on
Understand the requirements of different types of media (print, podcast, radio, TV)
Identify the best ways to practice in advance and continue to develop your media skills

Presenter: Dr. Zazie Todd
Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. Her third book, Shiver, is provisionally scheduled for publication in 2024. Todd is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and also has a column at Psychology Today. Todd lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, one dog, and two cats.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5254082

Webinar - 5/25/23 - Community Engagement and De-escalation for Animal Service Professionals - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-05-25 10:00 - 11:15
Animal service professionals are often the first to arrive at emergencies and have regular contact with the public. De-escalation is not a new concept in policing, but the movement towards proactive community engagement has revealed important lessons for enhancing interactions with our constituencies. Practicing de-escalation is not only a powerful tactical tool but importantly, it is an investment in the communities we serve.
Topics to be covered:

Shifting from a “warrior” to a “guardian” mindset
Mindfulness around verbal and non-verbal cues
Tips for incorporating cultural competency into our daily interactions.

Presenter:
Chief Trevor Whipple is a law enforcement trainer with the Humane Society of the United States. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and served as a sworn law enforcement officer from 1980 until his retirement in 2018. During this time, he worked as a child sex crimes investigator, and member of a task force investigating crimes against women. Trevor led both the Barre City and South Burlington, Vermont police departments as their police chief. Upon his retirement from policing, Trevor became the Law Enforcement Consultant for the Vermont League of Cities and Towns where he serves as resource to law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Trevor has been a member of the adjunct faculty at the Community College of Vermont, where he has instructed criminal justice courses for the past 16 years. He was the lead Juvenile Law instructor at the Vermont Police Academy from 1984 until 2018. He continues to train law enforcement across the country on animal cruelty and fighting investigations.
WEBSITE LINK:

Webinar - 5/25/23 - Walking with Reactive Dogs! - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-05-25 18:00 - 19:00
Do you have a dog who barks and lunges on walks, overreacting to the other dogs and people in the world? Maybe he’s enthusiastic and frustrated and wants to greet, or maybe she’s feeling pressured and defensive and wants everyone to go away! It can be hard to walk a dog that is triggered into a reaction by so many things in the world. In this webinar, you’ll learn the skills that will get you through the rough spots without the blow up, and master the fine art of the magnet walk and while you develop strategy that can help get you back out and about! Let’s get your dog walking with you again!
Presenter: Amy Cook, PhD
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
