Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

Fear Free Presents: Many dogs experience reactivity or are categorized as “difficult” because of fear, anxiety, and stress-based (FAS) behaviors. Fear Free’s Lead Trainer, Mikkel Becker will share the prevalence of FAS-based behaviors, how to identify the triggers of a pet’s FAS, and quick ways to manage these behaviors on walks.

From animal care attendants to RVTs and beyond, everyone in the shelter has the power to have a big impact on animal health. Does it seem like animals keep getting sick no matter what you do, especially right now with intake numbers climbing in many shelters? Does URI have to be status quo for summer? Is parvo inevitable? Have you wondered what else you can do to get ahead of these vicious cycles? This webinar is for you!

PPG Presents (fee applies): In this session, we will explore the neural mechanisms underlying trauma and its profound impact on a dog’s cognitive development. Come and gain a deeper understanding of how trauma disrupts a dog’s ability to learn, hindering their progress in training programs and impeding their overall well-being.

The AAWA Presents: One of the most important skills for leaders to develop is the ability to receive feedback from others, but leaders often miss important insights when they do not listen to their staff’s concerns, or fail to take them seriously. Leaders and future leaders, this webinar will help you identify typical barriers to receiving honest feedback. You’ll walk away with tips for eliciting and more effectively responding to your employees’ feedback.

HSVMA Presents: This session seeks to create greater understanding of compassion fatigue, burnout, and moral distress within the context of the neurobiology of trauma/chronic stress, and it will discuss tools and practices that support the different domains of well-being within this context.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Catherine Kisavi-Atatah Ph.D. will share the findings of her publication, Examining the Relationship between BIPOC Communities and Their Companion Animals. Findings suggest that public and private policy decision-makers should develop and implement holistic, across-the-board, companion animal policies that are user-friendly to all.

Best Friends Presents: Join director of Enterprise Analytics Michelle Dunivan and data scientist Maureen Gillespie for our three-part series, which will cover how to navigate your data, identify opportunities for improvement, make decisions about resource allocation, monitor progress toward even the most ambitious lifesaving goals, and talk about what’s on the horizon with Shelter Pet Data Alliance (SPDA).

FDSA Presents (fee applies): The first in a two-part series will focus on Dr. Overall’s Protocols for Deference and Teaching Your Dog to Take a Deep Breath. Marge Rogers will show you how she uses these protocols in her training programs.

Fear Free Presents: Unlock the potential of nutraceuticals in treating a wide range of conditions in your clients’ pets, from diarrhea and dehydration to age-related cognitive decline and anxiety. Discover how nutritional supplements, when integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan, can improve clinical signs of these conditions, client compliance, and the human-animal bond.

FDSA Presents (fee applies): Welcome to Enrichment Games for High-Energy Dogs! This webinar is based on my recently-released book of unique games that give your dog the thrill of the chase while transforming them into your ideal companion – or at least moving them toward that goal.