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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National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 5/24/22 – Discussing 50 years of data about behavioral incompatibilities and dog relinquishment to shelters – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs

Virtual

UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs Present: We will be discussing Janis Bradley's previous presentation on "Irreconcilable differences? Maybe not! A new look at 50 years of data about behavioral incompatibilities and dog relinquishment to shelters" in breakout groups and as a large group.

Free

Webinar – 5/24/22 – How to Expand Veterinary Access, Increase Revenues, and Prevent Burnout – HASS

Virtual

HASS Presents: Join us for a webinar about the Open Door Veterinary Collective hosted by Dr. Sara Pizano, the founder of Team Shelter USA, author of The Best Practice Playbook for Animal Shelters, and a national trainer for Open Door, and panelists, Mandy Combs, Veterinary Practice Manager at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton Veterinary Services and Dr. Stephanye Quinn, Staff Veterinarian at the Community Pet Care Clinic in Toledo, Ohio and Veterinary Ambassador for the Open Door Veterinary Collective National Training team. Learn how this model can work for you and your community.

Free

Webinar – 5/25/22 – 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

Webinar – 5/26/22 – Off-Leash Skills for Puppies with Erin Lynes – FDSA (fee applies)

Virtual

FDSA Presents (fee applies): This webinar will cover several strategies to help you build your puppy's off leash skills from the ground up, will help your recognize developmental milestones that will mean changing your strategy as your puppy ages, and help you discover the benefits of a shared trust that comes when both you and your puppy are comfortable in off-leash situations.

$19.95

Webinar – 5/28/22 – Oral Examination and Charting – VDOS (fee applies)

Virtual

VDOS Presents (fee applies): This webinar will help you to understand oral and dental anatomy in dogs and cats using proper nomenclature. You will be able to do patient triage, obtain a history, assess clinical signs, perform a dental and oral examination (in the awake and anesthetized patient), and record your findings.

$49.99