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  • January 2025

  • Sat 4
    TNR Certification Workshop
    January 4 @ 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM PST

    Online Event – 1/4/25 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Virtual

    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.

    $10
  • Mon 6
    IAABC The Thinking Dog Course
    January 6

    Online Course – Starts 1/6/25 – The Thinking Animal: Cognition and its Role in Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)

    Virtual

    IAABC Presents (fee applies): What’s going on in an animal’s head (even when they’ve decided it’s a great idea to stick their head in a wasp’s nest) is a complex, fascinating, and vital part of understanding their behavior! Your instructor, Dr. Kristina Spaulding, CAAB, will guide you and your fellow students through exercises and discussions designed to engage and excite you about this ever-growing field of research.

    $180 – $300
  • Mon 6
    University of the Pacific campus
    January 6

    Online Certificate Program – Starts 1/6/25 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Community Program Development – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)

    Virtual

    Humane Network/UoP Presents (fee applies): This award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals, those looking to advance their career, or move into the field of animal sheltering. The program’s courses include leadership, shelter operations, community program development, animal health/clinic operations, and marketing/development.

    $399
  • Mon 6
    Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program - Learn more and apply at shelterlearniverse.com
    Featured January 6

    Online Course – Starts 1/6/25 – Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse

    Virtual

    The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Shelter Learniverse Presents: Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? The Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care, grounded in best practices, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities.

    Free
  • Tue 7
    Michael Shikashio & Trish McMillan CANINE DEFENSIVE HANDLING - Puppworks
    January 7 @ 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM PST Webinar Series – 1/7/25, 1/8/25, 1/14/15, & 1/15/25 – Canine Defensive Handling – Puppyworks (fee applies)

    Webinar Series – 1/7/25, 1/8/25, 1/14/15, & 1/15/25 – Canine Defensive Handling – Puppyworks (fee applies)

    Virtual

    Puppyworks Presents (fee applies): Register for this live webinar in four 2 hour sessions presented by Michael Shikashio and Trish McMillan. A crucial skillset for all dog trainers, shelter & rescue personnel to maintain safety in dangerous situations!

    $89 – $119
  • Wed 8
    Michael Shikashio & Trish McMillan CANINE DEFENSIVE HANDLING - Puppworks
    January 8 @ 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM PST Webinar Series – 1/7/25, 1/8/25, 1/14/15, & 1/15/25 – Canine Defensive Handling – Puppyworks (fee applies)

    Webinar Series – 1/7/25, 1/8/25, 1/14/15, & 1/15/25 – Canine Defensive Handling – Puppyworks (fee applies)

    Virtual

    Puppyworks Presents (fee applies): Register for this live webinar in four 2 hour sessions presented by Michael Shikashio and Trish McMillan. A crucial skillset for all dog trainers, shelter & rescue personnel to maintain safety in dangerous situations!

    $89 – $119
  • Wed 8
    Brown dog sits peacefully with eyes nearly closed
    January 8 @ 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM PST

    Online Event – Monthly – Journey You Own Meditation Gathering – JYO

    Virtual

    JYO Presents: The guided meditations happen every month and typically run 30-45 minutes. All are welcome to these very low-key sessions, with videos on or off, whatever feels most comfortable to you. No speaking is necessary unless you’d like to share at the end of the session.

    Free
  • Thu 9
    Maddie’s Insights: Benefits of Pair-Housing Dogs on Welfare Measures and Length of Stay
    January 9 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST

    Webinar – 1/9/25 – Maddie’s Insights: Benefits of Pair-Housing Dogs on Welfare Measures and Length of Stay – Maddie’s Fund

    Virtual

    Maddie’s Fund Presents: Dr. Feuerbacher and her team investigated the behavioral and physiological effects of single- or pair-housing shelter dogs, most of which had recently entered the shelter, as well as the impact of pair-housing on length of stay. In this talk, Dr. Feuerbacher will review the literature on cohousing dogs, go into detail on her study methods and results, and discuss the benefits and practical considerations of pair-housing dogs.

    Free
  • Mon 13
    IAABC Foundation Professional Dog Training Program
    January 13

    Online Course – Starts 1/13/25 – Professional Dog Training: Science & Application – IAABC (fee applies)

    Virtual

    IAABC Presents (fee applies): Training is simple, but it’s not easy! There’s canine learning to understand, practical skills and timing to master, and of course, the human part of the equation to consider. Professional Dog Training: Science & Application is a comprehensive 20-week program designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed as a dog trainer.

    $3800
  • Mon 13
    The Community Cat Program Management Certificate Course is offered by the University of the Pacific, Benerd College, and led by experts Stacy LeBaron from the Community Cats Podcast and Elizabeth Finch.
    January 13

    Online Certificate Program – Starts 1/13/25 – Community Cats Program Management – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)

    Virtual

    University of the Pacific Presents (fee applies): Aimed at animal welfare professionals, veterinary students, animal control officers, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates, this course combines theory with practical applications to cover all aspects of community cat welfare.

    $429
  • Mon 13
    Maddie's Fund Weekly Community Conversations
    January 13 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    Virtual

    Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to May 2024 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
    https://maddies.fund/CommunityConvoRegistration2024

    Free
  • Tue 14
    Michael Shikashio & Trish McMillan CANINE DEFENSIVE HANDLING - Puppworks
    January 14 @ 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM PST Webinar Series – 1/7/25, 1/8/25, 1/14/15, & 1/15/25 – Canine Defensive Handling – Puppyworks (fee applies)

    Webinar Series – 1/7/25, 1/8/25, 1/14/15, & 1/15/25 – Canine Defensive Handling – Puppyworks (fee applies)

    Virtual

    Puppyworks Presents (fee applies): Register for this live webinar in four 2 hour sessions presented by Michael Shikashio and Trish McMillan. A crucial skillset for all dog trainers, shelter & rescue personnel to maintain safety in dangerous situations!

    $89 – $119
  • Tue 14
    Better Together: TNVR & Public Health webinar
    January 14 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

    Webinar – 1/14/25 – Better Together: TNVR & Public Health – United Spay Alliance and Community Cats Podcast

    Virtual

    United Spay Alliance and Community Cats Podcast Present: For decades, we’ve been sterilizing community cats in order to help reduce their population, with the primary goal of improving their wellbeing. But what if I told you there is an additional benefit to Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return (TNVR) programs – one that protects the health of pets and people in our communities? In this webinar, we’ll also explore how TNVR programs can help prevent the spread of toxoplasmosis by community cats.

    Free
  • Wed 15
    Is “Cage-Free” the Way to Be? Rethinking Shelter Housing for Happier, Healthier Cats
    Featured January 15 @ 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM PST

    Webinar – 1/15/25 – Is “Cage-Free” the Way to Be? Rethinking Shelter Housing for Happier, Healthier Cats – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse

    Virtual

    Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge/UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse Present: When it comes to caring for cats in shelters, housing isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a critical factor in their health and happiness. But how do you know when to go “cage-free” or stick with individual enclosures? In this engaging and practical webinar, we’ll explore the ins and outs of non-cage housing for shelter cats.

    Free
  • Wed 15
    Michael Shikashio & Trish McMillan CANINE DEFENSIVE HANDLING - Puppworks
    January 15 @ 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM PST Webinar Series – 1/7/25, 1/8/25, 1/14/15, & 1/15/25 – Canine Defensive Handling – Puppyworks (fee applies)

    Webinar Series – 1/7/25, 1/8/25, 1/14/15, & 1/15/25 – Canine Defensive Handling – Puppyworks (fee applies)

    Virtual

    Puppyworks Presents (fee applies): Register for this live webinar in four 2 hour sessions presented by Michael Shikashio and Trish McMillan. A crucial skillset for all dog trainers, shelter & rescue personnel to maintain safety in dangerous situations!

    $89 – $119
  • Wed 15
    Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop
    January 15 @ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PST

    Online Training – 1/15/25 – Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop Presented by Dr. Rachel Geller – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Virtual

    Community Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): Are you deeply committed to ensuring that cats remain in their cherished homes? Step into the role of a certified Surrender Prevention Specialist and become a catalyst for positive change in the lives of our feline friends.

    $10
  • Thu 16
    An Introduction to the Canine Care Certified program
    January 16 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

    Webinar – 1/16/25 – An Introduction to the Canine Care Certified program – Life of Riley

    Virtual

    Life of Riley Presents: This 90-minute webinar is designed to inform and answer questions about the Canine Care Certified program: a nationwide, voluntary program that addresses the health and overall welfare of dogs in the care of breeders in the United States.

    Free
  • Thu 16
    All Call
    January 16 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST Online Event – 1st and 3rd Tuesdays – All Call – California for All Animals

    Online Event – 1st Tuesdays – All Call – California for All Animals

    Virtual

    California for All Animals Presents: The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community, programs that keep pets with their people, industry trends, research studies, as well as the hard stuff, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity.

    Free
  • Sat 18
    Feline Confident With Pattern Games - IAABC Course
    January 18

    Online Course – 1/18/25 – Feline Confident With Pattern Games – IAABC (fee applies)

    Virtual

    Pattern games offer animals predictability and focus in our unpredictable world. This course will give you practical ideas and tools to use with your cats and clients to set them up for success in a variety of contexts. This course is designed for cat behavior consultants but will also appeal to pet owners. What to […]

    $270 – $450
  • Sun 19
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    January 19

    Online Course – Starts 1/19/25 – Beginning Behavior Consulting Mentorship with Sarah Filipiak – IAABC (fee applies)

    Virtual

    IAABC Presents (fee applies): If you’ve thought about taking on, or are new to, cases such as aggression towards strangers, dog-dog reactivity, resource guarding and separation anxiety, or you just want to brush up on your behavior chops, this mentorship is for you.

    $360 – $600
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