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 – 6/28/22 – Fancy Footwork: Practical Handling and Training Solutions for the Entire Shelter – Dogs Playing for Life

Virtual

Dogs Playing for Life Presents: In this webinar, we will teach the fundamentals of our “Fancy Footwork” techniques that focus on achieving good leash manners through the use of your FEET instead of your hands. Come learn this unique and highly effective approach that promotes dogs happily walking softly by your side, offering tons of eye contact, and wowing adopters!

Free

National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 6/28/22 – Discussion: Trauma-Informed Approach to Behavioral Care in Shelters – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs

Virtual

UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs Present: As our communities become more informed about recognizing and responding to human trauma, there’s growing interest in the impact of chronic stress and trauma on animal behavior. In this session, we'll discuss Dr. Sheila Segurson's presentation on practical ways you can prevent trauma and help animals to recover.

Free

Grant Opportunity – Deadline 6/30/22 – Open Grant – California for All Animals

Virtual

California for All Animals Presents: We welcome Open Grant applications May 1–June 30, 2022; grants will be awarded to shelters and focused on the following categories: Outcomes (Adoptions, Return to Home, and Return to Community), Field Services and Control, Care of Animals in the Shelter, and Intake Management and Community Support.

Free

Webinar – 6/30/22 – Erin Lynes – Leash Skills for Puppies – FDSA (fee applies)

Virtual

FDSA Presents (fee applies): This webinar will look at the ways that we can build leash skills in baby puppies - starting from the day you first bring them home and splitting the skills into baby brain sized bits - so that you can you can get off on the right foot and build good habits before bad ones get a leash pulling gets a chance to become habitual!

$19.95