Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

VETGirl Presents: 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.

PPG Presents (fee applies): 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.

BestyBnB Presents: 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.

Network for Good Presents: 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.

PPG Presents (fee applies): 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.

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Present: 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.

FDSA Presents (fee applies): 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!

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Merck Animal Health webinar, Dr. Sara Gonzalez, MS, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) reviews the antigenic components of DAPPv x L4 vaccination and dives deeper to decode the “alphabet soup.” Tune in for a review of these diseases and the updated recommendations from the 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines.

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Tiffany Gendron, CVT, VTS(ECC) will review the veterinary technician’s role in assessing and providing treatment for the cardiac patient. What are commonly encountered cardiovascular emergencies, and how do you recognize them? Tune in to learn the importance of your role in management and treatment, as well as monitoring considerations you need to know!

PPG Presents (fee applies): In this webinar, you’ll discover how the mindset of fantasy and adventure games can help you navigate the epic journey that is real life with a dog as your player two. You’ll learn how the mechanics and core elements of role playing games (RPGs) relate to living and learning with dogs, with a focus on helping environmentally sensitive and worried dogs. We apply the RPG approach to dogs in the real world based on the Control Unleashed framework created by Leslie McDevitt.

Community Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works.

Dogs Playing for Life Presents: 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.