Name: Online Event – 10/29/20 – Ken Ramirez and Dr. Christopher Pachel – The Importance of the Trainer-Veterinary Behaviorist Relationship – Karen Pryor Academy
Start: 2020-10-29T12:00:00-07:00
End: 2020-10-29T13:00:00-07:00
Location: Virtual

October 2020
October 22, 2020 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PDT

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 10/22/20 – Villain, Victim, or Hero Presentation by Billions Institute Leader Becky Margiotta – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP

Virtual

KSMP Presents: Join us for a different kind of CASCAR (that’s right, this is new territory for us!), where we’ll go on a journey with one of Dr. Hurley’s mentors, the incredible Becky Margiotta (100,000 Homes Campaign, Skid Row School for Unleashing Large-Scale Change, Billion Institute), to find out which of the three main personas, hero, victim, villain, like to ride with us to work from time to time. (Don’t be shy, we all have uninvited carpoolers.)

Free
October 22, 2020 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT

Webinar – 10/22/20 – Recommended Operational Changes for Veterinary Practices 2020–21 – Virox

Virtual

Virox Presents: A panel of 4 business operations advisors outline human resource, OSHA safety, infectious disease, and management changes for the veterinary practice 2020-21 during COVID.

Free
October 22, 2020 @ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PDT Virtual Seminar – Thursdays in June – Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen – CalAnimals (open to non-members also)

Virtual Seminar – Thursdays in June – Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen – CalAnimals (open to non-members also)

This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on […]
October 23, 2020 @ 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PDT Online Meeting – Fridays – Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund

Online Meeting – Fridays – Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents – These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals. No registration needed! Just click the meeting link to join.

Free
October 24, 2020 @ 8:00 AM – 2:15 PM PDT Online Conference – 10/3/20, 10/4/20, 10/24/20 and 10/25/20 – Feline Head & Neck – Diseases, Disorders and More – AAFP (fee applies)

Online Conference – 10/3/20, 10/4/20, 10/24/20 and 10/25/20 – Feline Head & Neck – Diseases, Disorders and More – AAFP (fee applies)

Virtual

AAFP Presents (fee applies): The AAFP’s 2020 Virtual Conference will focus on diseases and disorders of the feline head and neck. A myriad of feline health conditions affecting systems of the head and neck, including neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology, dentistry, respiratory, oncology, imaging, emergency and critical care, pain management, feeding tubes and more will be explored. This conference will join together veterinary healthcare professionals who are dedicated to increasing their feline knowledge and who are passionate about elevating the standard of care for cats.

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October 25, 2020 @ 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT Online Conference – 10/3/20, 10/4/20, 10/24/20 and 10/25/20 – Feline Head & Neck – Diseases, Disorders and More – AAFP (fee applies)

Online Conference – 10/3/20, 10/4/20, 10/24/20 and 10/25/20 – Feline Head & Neck – Diseases, Disorders and More – AAFP (fee applies)

Virtual

AAFP Presents (fee applies): The AAFP’s 2020 Virtual Conference will focus on diseases and disorders of the feline head and neck. A myriad of feline health conditions affecting systems of the head and neck, including neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology, dentistry, respiratory, oncology, imaging, emergency and critical care, pain management, feeding tubes and more will be explored. This conference will join together veterinary healthcare professionals who are dedicated to increasing their feline knowledge and who are passionate about elevating the standard of care for cats.

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October 25, 2020 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT Webinar – 10/13/20 or 10/16/20 or 10/25/20 – 3 Options – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life

Webinar – 10/13/20 or 10/16/20 or 10/25/20 – 3 Options – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life

Virtual

Dogs Playing for Life Presents: In the 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. Attendees will get to view dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the nearly 300 shelters who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!

Free
October 26, 2020

Online Certificate Program – Starting 10/26/20 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Shelter Operations Course – Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)

Virtual

Humane Network 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.

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October 26, 2020 @ 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM PDT Weekly Call – Monday Mornings – Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals – Maddie’s Fund

Weekly Call – Monday Mornings – Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals – Maddie’s Fund

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter workers, volunteers and animal welfare leaders from across the country have been meeting every Monday morning – NEW TIME 8 AM PT/11 AM ET as of 9/23/20 – to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.

Free
October 27, 2020 @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT

Webinar – 10/27/20 – Nutritional Management of GI Disease and Dermatological Disease – VIN/VSPN

Virtual

VIN/VSPN Presents: Nutritional Management of GI Disease and Dermatological Disease webinar. These sessions are geared toward students and new graduates, but all VIN members are welcome to attend.

Free
October 27, 2020 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT

Webinar – 10/27/20 – Everything I Know About Resilience I Learned from My Shelter Dog – The AAWA and Petfinder Pro

Virtual

The AAWA and PetFinder Pro Present: We’ve all faced challenges in our time in animal welfare, but 2020 has brought many of us to a whole new definition of “roll-over!” How can we muster the strength to keep doing the work on behalf of the animals we love so much? Be inspired by them, of course! In this presentation, we’ll talk about what we can learn from some of the most moving shelter dogs about resilience, stress as adaptation, and quality of life for pets and the people that care for them.
October 27, 2020 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT

Webinar – 10/27/20 – Pet Tutor Application Webinar with Eileen Udry – Pet Tutor

Virtual

Pet Tutor Presents: Learn about how Eileen Udry uses the Pet Tutor Smart Training Feeder to train. Go in depth with her on her training techniques. Ask Eileen questions and enjoy the show!

Free
October 28, 2020 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT

Webinar – 10/28/20 – Planning for Year-End During a Time of Uncertainty – Network for Good

Virtual

Network for Good Presents: Join us for a webinar with Matthew Gayer, Co-Executive Director at the Catalogue for Philanthropy as we discuss how to make a plan for end of year giving despite the uncertainty we are facing. This giving season will have more moving pieces than ever—the election, COVID-19, economic concerns, and so much more—are all uncertain. How, in this shifting environment, can we create a plan for end of year giving and engagement?

Free
October 28, 2020 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT

Webinar – 10/28/20 – Too Hot to Handle – Understanding and Working With the “Reactive” Dog – Dr. Christopher Pachel – Dog-iBox (fee applies)

Virtual

Dog iBox Presents (fee applies): This presentation will focus on those dogs that are easily over-stimulated by sensory information, tend to over-react to their surroundings, and have a difficult time recovering or returning to a normal resting level of arousal. Information specific to the underlying neurological basis for this pattern, strategies for impacting the development of impulse control and arousal regulation throughout development, as well as behavior modification and medication intervention strategies will be addressed and discussed.

$29.90 – $39.90
October 28, 2020 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT Online Event – Wednesdays – Maddie’s Instructor Summit – AmPa!

Online Event – Wednesdays – Maddie’s Instructor Summit – AmPa!

AmPa! Presents: The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. You’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
October 28, 2020 @ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT Online Event – Wednesdays – The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie – AmPa!

Online Event – Wednesdays – The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie – AmPa!

Virtual

AmPa! Presents: The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. You’ll join AmPA! and HASS Staff and industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.

Free
October 29, 2020 @ 6:30 AM – 4:15 PM PDT Online Conference – 10/29/20 to 10/30/20 – 22nd Annual Animal Protection and Wellness Expo – The Animal Protection Society (fee applies)

Online Conference – 10/29/20 to 10/30/20 – 22nd Annual Animal Protection and Wellness Expo – The Animal Protection Society (fee applies)

Virtual

The Animal Protection Society Presents: Due to Covid-19 and wanting to continue educating professionals and advocates world wide, The Animal Protection And Wellness Expo is now a Virtual Conference for 2020. The APAW Expo brings a vast cross section of professionals and advocates together in one place, for vital education and best practices to protect animals and humans nationwide.

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October 29, 2020 @ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM PDT

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 10/29/20 – Taking the Fear Out of Fungus! – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP

Virtual

KSMP Presents: In this fun fungal discussion, we’re going to focus on how to treat ringworm pandemic style (i.e. in foster homes). Sound daunting? It’s really not that scary! San Francisco SPCA SPORE leader Laura Mullen will break it down for us.

Free
October 29, 2020 @ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM PDT Virtual Seminar – Thursdays in June – Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen – CalAnimals (open to non-members also)

Virtual Seminar – Thursdays in June – Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen – CalAnimals (open to non-members also)

This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on […]
October 29, 2020 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT

Online Event – 10/29/20 – Ken Ramirez and Dr. Christopher Pachel – The Importance of the Trainer-Veterinary Behaviorist Relationship – Karen Pryor Academy

Virtual

Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, October 29 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Dr. Christopher Pachel to talk about the importance of the trainer-veterinary behaviorist relationship, as well as demonstrate relaxation training for dogs.

Free

October 2020