This calendar is a listing of webinars, other learning opportunities, online meetings and other upcoming national events related to animal sheltering and related areas of interest.

Only some of these events are produced by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Most are being created and sponsored by other groups and agencies.  Being listed here does not mean that we have reviewed the material contained.  We are trying to provide a variety of resources to hopefully help make your life a little easier.  For additional information on any of these items before or after the event please contact the organizer directly (listed in the item description).

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Webinar – 3/5/23 – Heatstroke in Dogs: A Life-Threatening Emergency – VETGirl

Virtual

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Blue Buffalo webinar, Dr. Erik Zager, DACVECC reviews diagnostics, prognostics, and treatments for heatstroke. Heatstroke is a life-threatening disease that can result in multi-organ dysfunction and death. Tune in to learn how early intervention, appropriate ICU care, and sufficient supportive care can improve outcomes in these critically ill patients.

Free

Online Course – Starts 3/6/23 – Cat Lifesaving Course – Best Friends and Southern Utah University (fee applies)

Virtual

Best Friends and Southern Utah University Present (fee applies): The Cat Lifesaving Course, run by Best Friends Animal Society in collaboration with Southern Utah University, will offer practitioners, community members, advocates, and volunteers an opportunity to learn about the proven policies, programs and procedures necessary to meet the community’s expectations of cat lifesaving.

$233

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

Virtual

Maddie's Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.

Free

Webinar – 3/6/23 – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life

Virtual

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.

Free

Zoom Meeting – Monthly – HASS Community Engagement Job-Alike Meeting – HASS

Virtual

HASS Presents: Human Animal Support Services facilitates Job-Alike Groups to provide colleagues with similar roles and responsibilities the opportunity to discuss common issues, ask questions, determine best practices, and share program ideas among their peers. These groups include collaborative sessions that enable participants to share resources and develop relationships across multiple districts and settings.

Free

Webinar – 3/8/23 – Understanding Blood Chemistries from a Veterinary Technician’s Perspective – VETGirl (fee applies)

Virtual

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Barbie Papajeski, MS, LVT, RLATG, VTS (Clinical Pathology) reviews blood chemistries, including understanding and minimizing factors in the collection of samples which is vital in optimizing test results. Tune in to learn the veterinary technician’s role of ensuring adequate collection methods and minimizing outside interferences, as well as a review of common and specialized tests.

Free – $50

Online Course – Starts 3/9/23 – Shelter Dog Training Mentorship with Sue Alexander – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)

Virtual

Shelter Behavior Hub Presents (fee applies): New course, starting March 9, with Instructor: Sue Alexander CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, assisted by Trish McMillan, MSc and special guests!  Shelter Dog Training Mentorship is a ground-breaking comprehensive course that focuses on how to train dogs. This course takes you from recognizing and addressing stress in dogs though teaching dogs specific skills, and changing emotional responses.

$595

Webinar – 3/9/23 – Maddie’s Insights: Treatment Options for Canine Fears and Anxiety – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie's Fund Presents: Dr. Nicholas Dodman, DVM, DACVA, DACVB, and Ian Dinwoodie will discuss the results of their recent publication concerning optimal treatments for various canine behavior issues related to fear and anxiety. Viewers will learn which behavior professional to consult for the best chance of success with each individual fear and anxiety behavior problem, the best behavior modification techniques to be employed for each problem, and more.

Free

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

Virtual

Maddie's Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.

Free

Zoom Meeting – Monthly – Customer Service Job-Alike – HASS

Virtual

HASS Presents: Join the monthly Customer Service Job-Alike. Human Animal Support Services facilitates Job-Alike Groups to provide colleagues with similar roles and responsibilities the opportunity to discuss common issues, ask questions, determine best practices, and share program ideas among their peers.

Free

Online Event – 3/14/23 – Spring 2023 Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks – Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge

Virtual

Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Presents: The Spring 2023 Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks will give you the opportunity to learn by doing, create the change you want to see at your shelter, and go further together with your colleagues in the industry with the support of expert coaches. Register now to maximize your resources and set yourself and your shelter up to thrive during kitten season and beyond!

Free

Webinar – 3/16/23 – Fight/Flight But What About The Forgotten Fawn? – PPG (fee applies)

Virtual

PPG Presents (fee applies): In this webinar, we'll explore what fawning is, why it happens, and how it can impact our dogs' lives. We'll discuss how fawning can develop as a survival strategy in response to abusive or neglectful situations, and why it can be difficult to recognize and address as dog owners. We'll also explore how fawning can contribute to anxiety, fear, and behavioral issues in dogs, and discuss strategies to build coping skills to aid rehabilitation.

$30 – $35

Zoom Meeting – Monthly – Volunteer Coordinators Job-Alike – HASS

Virtual

HASS Presents: Join the monthly Volunteer Coordinators Job-Alike. Human Animal Support Services facilitates Job-Alike Groups to provide colleagues with similar roles and responsibilities the opportunity to discuss common issues, ask questions, determine best practices, and share program ideas among their peers.

Free

Webinar – 3/16/23 – Fundraising Tactics, Tips, and Ideas for Municipal and Non-Profit Animal Welfare Agencies – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

Virtual

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: This course is perfect for those just getting started in creating a program or for those who want to increase their efficacy with new ideas. We will discuss all types of fundraising and outreach programs including but not limited to grants, individual giving, social media, events, engaging staff and volunteers, and more. Perfect part 2 for the Yes, you can Fundraise! Fundraising for Animal Welfare Government Agencies course held on Jan 26.

Free

Webinar – 3/16/23 – Pressure On Pressure Off: The Hidden World of Negative Reinforcement – FDSA (fee applies)

Virtual

FDSA Presents (fee applies): This webinar will cover what negative reinforcement is and how it works, the related concepts of pressure, release, & relief, human & animal examples in the real world, the possible fallout & ethical issues associated with -R, and several basic training protocols. So get your training nerd hat on and come geek out with me about negative reinforcement!

$19.95

Webinar – 3/16/23 – Pawsitively Thriving: Strategies for Work-Life Balance in Animal Welfare – HASS

Virtual

HASS Presents: Join Lindsay Hamrick, Director of Shelter Outreach & Engagement with the Humane Society of the United States, to learn why work-life balance can be difficult in animal welfare and practical tips for organizations and individuals to identify barriers to achieving better balance. Attendees will learn strategies to create boundaries between their professional and personal lives, affording time for individualized self-care and wellness while still meeting the needs of the mission.

Free