Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Care Pathways are standardized plans for animals that have the same type of condition. During this presentation, we’ll talk about care pathways regarding behavior and how we can utilize them pathways to improve our shelter behavior programs.

Dog iBox Presents (fee applies): Although many questions are still to be answered, there is information available which can help inform our practice. This includes information which can support best practice in puppy classes as well as the advice we give owners and breeders regarding raising their puppies. This talk will examine some of the available literature from the perspective of what it might mean for what we do in practice.

FDSA Presents (fee applies):  So you have a shy dog – one who’s easily frightened of strange people or places, or maybe even one who sits at home IMAGINING what horrible thing might happen next. Is this because of genetics? Or did you mess up somehow? Dr. Jessica Hekman will talk about the biology behind anxiety: the roles of genetics, early environment (as early as in mom’s uterus!), and socialization.

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Karen Tobias, MS, DACVS reviews side effects of spaying and neutering in dogs. Tune in to learn breed and age-specific considerations to help you determine when the best time is to schedule that gonadectomy!

Network for Good Presents: In this session, we’ll explore key strategies to galvanize a more inclusive, diverse, and fired-up coalition of change makers ready to make the bold moves needed to fast track your big vision – no matter how many database contacts you currently have.

National Kitten Coalition Presents: This session will offer participants a brief overview of emergency planning and response for animal shelters, rescue groups, and foster parents, with a focus on considerations for kittens.

PPG Presents (fee applies for non-members): Are you interested in developing better self-control in dogs? Then this talk is for you! Executive function refers to the mental processes that are involved in the self-regulation of behavior. This webinar is a review of everything we know about the development of executive function in dogs.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Dr. Michael Hennessy (Professor of Psychology, Wright State University) and Regina Willen (Founder and Director at HALO K9 Behavior) will discuss how basic scientific research informs our understanding of the stress dogs undergo in a shelter environment. They will examine immediate effects of entry to a shelter as well as potential long-term consequences. How basic research findings suggest practicable means for reducing or preventing these outcomes will also be considered.

FDSA Presents (fee applies): Join Denise Fenzi and learn how she teaches contact heeling, along with a discussion of the varied ways she uses this skill in both training and in daily life.

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Jane Quandt, DVM, MS, DACVAA, DACVECC and Dr. Mike Barletta, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA will answer your questions about small animal anesthesia and analgesia to further clarify the concepts of balanced anesthesia and analgesia. Tune in for this interactive session to get all your questions answered!

Fear Free Presents: Hospital visits can be a scary experience for people and pets. Learn ways to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) that will improve the safety of staff members and help bond clients to your practice for life.