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Webinar - 7/16/20 - The Ins & Outs of Perception: Crafting the Culture and Brand of Your Organization - CalAnimals for CalAnimals Members
2020-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Speaker: Melanie Sadek, Executive Director, Valley Humane Society
Culture and brand are subtle expressions of your organization’s values that take careful planning and regular fine-tuning. Take the lead on creating a culture within your organization that better supports your own team and the community you serve. Attendees will learn how to evaluate their organization’s brand and make simple changes to evolve into a community-focused organization with stronger relationships and improved public perception.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Webinar - 7/16/20 - The Business of Fear Free: How to Positively Impact Profitability and Practice Value - Fear Free & Ceva
2020-07-16 10:00 - 11:00
A Fear Free approach to veterinary care is better for our patients, but what about our practices?
This presentation from Michael Hargrove, DVM, MBA, will demonstrate how becoming a Fear Free Certified Practice has business benefits that extend well beyond improved patient care. Every stakeholder in the practice benefits from Fear Free: the patients, the clients, the staff, and the practice owner.
Dr. Hargrove will discuss improved client experience, the development of a clearer brand image for the practice, and increased loyalty from clients, as well as how the change in practice culture improves staff satisfaction, increases employee retention, decreases workplace injury, and boosts employee recruiting. As a certified business appraiser, he also discusses how adopting a Fear Free practice culture can translate to an improved practice value when it comes time to sell.
Dr. Michael Hargrove is the owner of a 7-doctor small animal practice in Duluth, Minnesota. His practice has been AAHA-certified for 41 years and in 2018 became the first Fear Free Certified Practice in Minnesota. Dr. Hargrove is a certified Fear Free Professional and is also Certified in Low Stress Handling and a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group.
Dr. Hargrove also works with Summit Veterinary Advisors as a veterinary management consultant. He has an MBA and is a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) who works primarily with veterinarians who are buying/selling veterinary practices or are looking for more information on how to improve the financial health of their practice. Dr. Hargrove is married with one son and three stepsons as well as three cats and a stepdog.
Brought to you by Ceva.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_10pY1KKGSfS4G-J7NXdjJw

Webinar - 7/16/20 - Chameleon Shelter Software - Inventory Window - Chameleon
2020-07-16 10:00 - 11:00
The #1 most-requested webinar topic from attendees of previous webinars! The Inventory window provides item codes for all chargeable fees and fines, licenses and permits, and also medical procedures, medications and visit types.
Inventory basics, item code naming strategy, how to use barcodes, how to clean up inventory, making items obsolete, essential item codes, reporting.
And as always, some Q&A time at the end.
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Webinar - 7/16/20 - Ask an Expert - Infection Prevention - Virox
2020-07-16 11:00 - 12:00
As restrictions begin to ease, and we begin to review our operating procedures, there is one thing that we all have in common, infection prevention has become everyone’s business. You probably have a lot of questions about how to stay safe and do your part to keep COVID-19 out of your workplace, and you’re not alone. People from around the globe, just like you, are trying to navigate proper bio security protocols, and you probably have a few questions.
Virox Technologies is here to help. For over 20 years, Virox Technologies, the creators of Accelerated Hydrogen Peroxide®, has been manufacturing disinfectants which are often chosen in times of outbreak, or in daily use, for their unparalleled combination of safety and efficacy.
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Online Event - 7/16/20 - Ken Ramirez & Lindsay Wood Brown - Classical Conditioning in Modern Dog Training - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-07-16 12:00 - 13:00
LIVE FROM THE RANCH
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, July 16 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Lindsay Wood Brown to talk about classical conditioning and the evolving way modern trainers perceive it.

KEN RAMIREZ

Ken is the EVP and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, co-leading the company with Aaron Clayton. Ken oversees the vision for, and development of, training education programs. You will usually find Ken teaching at a ClickerExpo conference, leading a course at the Karen Pryor National Training Center (The Ranch), or teaching one of the Karen Pryor Academy courses.

A 40+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ken is a biologist and behaviorist who has supervised the development care and training of more than 40,000 species. He has worked with organizations across the globe to improve animal training, program effectiveness, and animal health and welfare. Ken’s diverse body of contributions includes designing and implementing conservation projects for elephant protection and spearheading projects to train everything from komodo dragons to butterflies. Ken’s extensive canine work includes working with trainers, organizations, and federal and state agencies on training procedures for topics including aggression, search-and-rescue, and scent detection.
Ken has written/edited two successful books, taught at a major university, hosted two successful seasons of the television series Talk to the Animals, and was EVP of animal care and training at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. When he’s not doing cool stuff with animals and people, you might find Ken at a NY theater or at any movie screening.

LINDSAY WOOD BROWN

Lindsay Wood Brown is a board-certified applied animal behaviorist (ACAAB) with a master’s degree in animal behavior. She is a Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) course developer and has served as a KPA faculty member since 2012. Lindsay’s goal is to help behavior consultants and shelter professionals apply behavior-change science to their everyday professional lives. Her focus is on stripping labels, flipping prevailing ideas on their sides for a better view, and honing in on systematic ways to advance strategies.

Lindsay consults for animal shelters across the country and provides 1:1 mentorship opportunities for behavior consultants. She previously served as the Director of Operations for Lynchburg Humane Society in Virginia and as the Director of Animal Training and Behavior for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley in Boulder, Colorado.
Learn more about Lindsay on her Facebook page.

WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 7/16/20 - Mike Shikashio - Dogs That Guard Their Owners - FDSA - fee applies
2020-07-16 15:00 - 16:00
Dog aggression expert, Michael Shikashio CDBC, will explore why dogs may display aggressive behavior when they are near their owner and another dog or human approaches. Mike will discuss how to determine if a dog is truly guarding their person or if there is actually another reason for their behavior. He will also dive into the behavior change techniques that can be used to modify this type of aggression!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/fdsa-calendar

Online Event - 7/18/20 - 2020 Online Feline Leukemia Day - Community Cats Podcast
2020-07-18 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The Community Cats Podcast and Feline Leukemia advocacy supporter Margaret Tompkins are thrilled to announce our first-ever online FeLV Educational Day, to be held July 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Eastern (7 AM to 2 PM Pacific).
We will have a wonderful group of speakers sharing their expertise around Feline Leukemia. Planned speakers include Amy Kohlbecker (Best Friends Animal Society), Dr. Julie Levy (University of Florida), Britney Fox Hover (Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society), Danielle Case (Tree House Humane Society), Dr. Heather Kennedy (KC Pet Project), and Monica Frenden (American Pets Alive).
For just $25 for the day, hear from the best and learn about the great success we have had saving the lives of kitties with Feline Leukemia.
PLEASE NOTE – Webinar registration links will appear on the page you will be sent to after completing your purchase. Please click the link to complete your registration for the day.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/online-feline-leukemia-day-2020/

Webinar - 7/18/20 - What is a Veterinary Behaviorist and When Do I Need One? - Richmond SPCA ($20 fee applies)
2020-07-18 13:00 - 14:00
There are many pets who have trouble coping with certain situations or the world around them. These pets may be extremely anxious, act in an aggressive manner or develop compulsive behaviors. It is essential to evaluate the emotional contributions to behaviors in order to make a treatment plan that allows the pet to cope with life’s stressors.
Have you ever wondered what a veterinary behaviorist does or why a pet would need to consult with one? Veterinary Behaviorists are licensed veterinarians that have achieved board-certification in the specialty of Veterinary Behavior. Pets of all types and ages may need help and we want you to know when to get them additional behavior assistance. This presentation will be beneficial for veterinarians, trainers, behavior consultants and many other pet professionals who work with a variety of animals. Pet guardians may also find this information useful while pursuing help for pets displaying behavioral and emotional issues.
CEU’s:
CBCC-KA 1
IAABC Lecture – 1
RACE for veterinarians
To submit CEU’s please contact Alisha Fritz at afritz@richmondspca.org.
Topics covered will include:

What is a veterinary behaviorist? What specialized training have they received?
What can a veterinary behaviorist offer to clients that is different from a family practice vet?
What types of behaviors and symptoms indicate that an animal should be referred to a veterinary behaviorist?
How does a veterinary behaviorist work with veterinarians and trainers/behavior consultants?
What are examples of medical issues affecting behavior?
How do you find a veterinary behaviorist in your area?
What can you do when a client doesn’t have a veterinary behaviorist in their area or can’t afford these specialized services?
Time will be available for questions at the end of the webinar.

Proceeds to benefit the Richmond SPCA.
About Amy Learn, VMD

Dr. Amy Learn is Chief of Medicine at the Animal Behavior Wellness Center’s Richmond location. Dr. Learn is in her last year of residency in Clinical Behavioral Medicine. She is currently co-mentored by Dr. Amy Pike and Dr. Lisa Radosta.
She earned her Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. After graduating, she completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery with rotations in medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, dentistry, general practice, emergency, oncology, dermatology, cardiology and neurology. She has been practicing general medicine for 15 years. Before deciding on a behavior residency, Dr. Learn had been pursuing surgery as a specialty. She ultimately realized that treating pets with behavior problems was her calling.
​Certifications, Affiliations and Awards:

Low Stress Handling – Certified Silver (2016)
Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 1 (2016)
Volunteer with Project Chimps (2016 – present)
Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 2 (2017)
Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 3 (2018)
R.K. Anderson ACVB Resident Award (2019)

WEBSITE LINK: https://richmondspca.org/classes/webinar-what-is-a-veterinary-behaviorist-saturday-7-18-at-400-p-m/

Webinar - 7/19/20 - Eliminate the Hurdles: Identifying and Treating Chronic Pain in Cats - VetGirl and Zoetis
2020-07-19 17:30 - 18:30
Do your feline patients grimace at you?
Osteoarthritis is often under-diagnosed in our feline patients, and often under-treated.
Join us for a complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis online webinar, where Dr. Tammy Grubb, DVM, DACVA, PhD reviews pain management in our feline patients. In this lecture, Dr. Grubb will focus on osteoarthritis (OA) pain in cats and will discuss tips on manifestations of pain, identification of pain by cat owners, diagnosis of OA, and OA pain treatment options.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis Petcare, this webinar is free to all!

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate! Don’t see the quiz? Please check our our HELP CENTER for answers for important information, specific quiz information here!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 41647/41648
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-19-2020-eliminate-the-hurdles-identifying-and-treating-chronic-pain-in-cats/

Webinar - 7/20/20 - The Future of Volunteers in Sheltering -
2020-07-20 11:00 - 12:00
Volunteers and those who lead them are critical to the lifesaving work of animal shelters nationwide. The last few months have drastically changed how most organizations engage volunteers. As the Covid-19 pandemic spread across the country, animal shelters quickly shifted operations, moving animals into foster and—in most cases—asking the majority of volunteers to stay home. Many areas are now seeing increasing coronavirus infection rates as states struggle to move responsibly through various stages of re-opening.
What does all this mean for the future of volunteers in sheltering? What role do volunteers play in ensuring our shelters are resilient and sustainable during these challenging times? How can volunteers help to ensure we re-emerge stronger than ever post Covid-19? Despite the difficulties ahead, there is significant opportunity to harness volunteer energy to strengthen shelters in meeting their lifesaving missions and better serve the animals and people in our communities.

We invite leaders of volunteers, shelter managers, executive directors and others to join us for a series of robust discussions and breakout groups, to explore questions such as:

How is volunteer engagement evolving and changing in this new COVID world?
What challenges are we facing and how might we overcome them?
What opportunities might we seize upon to engage volunteers in new strategic ways to reach our goals?
How do we ensure our shelters’ volunteer efforts are resilient and sustainable to meet the needs of the animals in our care and the communities we serve long into the future?

Monday, July 20, 2020
2:00pm – 4:00pm ET, 11:00am – 12:00pm PT
Register for the Zoom session:

Join the Zoom meeting

Facilitators:
Betsy McFarland
Betsy is a collaborator and bridge-builder with a proven track record of navigating diverse viewpoints, often in emotionally charged situations. She is skilled at gathering input and synthesizing it to identify common ground and implement innovative solutions. She is a trained facilitator, with an Executive Certificate in Facilitation through Georgetown University’s Institute for Transformational Leadership. Passionate about engaging the community, Betsy also has extensive experience growing volunteers within organizations large and small. She specializes in providing training and assessments in effective volunteer engagement and guides organizations through strategy development to ensure program effectiveness at all levels. Betsy is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) through the Association of Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and holds a degree in psychology from George Mason University.
Lydia Krupinski
Lydia is the Vice President of Mission Impact where she oversees The Anti-Cruelty Society’s humane education, community outreach, volunteer, and adoption placement efforts. As the Society’s Chief Program Officer, Lydia is leading the charge in expanding the organization’s community of caring by supporting and inspiring animal lovers within and beyond the walls of the organization. Whether it’s facilitating adoption matches, equipping fosters and volunteers, responding to community pet needs, or mentoring the next generation of animal advocates, Lydia and her team are meaningfully engaging the public in exciting and innovative ways.
Betsy and Lydia will be joined by Adisa team members Laura Maloney, Heather Cammisa and Jyothi Robertson.
Laura Maloney
Laura specializes in executive and leadership development, team and organizational effectiveness, and aligning organizations to deliver its strategy. She has a special interest in expanding the capacity of leaders to build thriving enterprises and high-performance teams and has served as the CEO of a multi-million-dollar organization to COO roles at highly regarded national and global mission-focused organizations operating in 50 countries. Laura holds certifications in Executive Coaching, Change Leadership, Applied Neuroscience and is a certified administrator of The Leadership Circle 360 Assessment with advanced training in vertical development and compassion fatigue. She is a member of Forbes Coaches Council and the International Coaching Federation, serves on the board of Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education (GRACE) Center in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and is a strategic advisor to the International Rhino Foundation.
Heather Cammisa
Heather has two decades of experience serving in leadership roles at not for profit organizations, including more than a dozen years as chief executive officer leading excellence in strategy, program development, fundraising, fiscal management, communications, relationship building, legislative affairs, board relations and broad cause advocacy. She has worked with national, regional and local entities. She is a popular speaker at regional and national conferences in addition to being a trusted colleague to companion animal, wildlife and farmed animal advocate organizations. She is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA), trained disaster responder, Animal Control Officer (ACO) and Animal Cruelty investigator (ACI). Heather holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from Rutgers University and worked in both financial and social economics before devoting her career to not for profit management and cause advancement.
Jyothi Robertson is a veterinarian who specializes in organizations that manage animals in human care. Her expertise as a veterinarian and shelter medicine specialist over the past thirteen years has led to her focus on the creation of efficient processes, improving organizational structure, and enriched facility design to minimize animal stress and improve overall animal health and well-being. Dr. Robertson has extensive board and management experience, which she brings to her work in improving productivity for organizations. She serves on multiple boards such as Executive Board of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) Management, Subcommittee for the national Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Delegate in the House of Delegates for the California Veterinary Medical Association.

Webinar - 7/20/20 - Dental Cleaning and Periodontal Therapy - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-07-20 15:00 - 16:30
This webinar will discuss power tools and hand instruments (scalers and curettes) needed to perform a professional dental cleaning (scaling and polishing). Closed periodontal therapy (root planing and gingival curettage) and perioceutic treatment (local administration of medications) will be reviewed. Instrument sharpening will be briefly explained. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-cleaning-and-periodontal-therapy-2

Webinar - 7/21/20 - TechSoup Tour: How to Access Donations, Discounts, and Services - TechSoup
2020-07-21 11:00 - 12:00
Want to better understand how TechSoup can help your nonprofit organization?
Join us for our webinar on how your organization can access TechSoup’s wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we’ll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
We’ll also show you how to access our many learning resources, tech services, courses, and community offerings designed to help you optimize technology for your organization.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A, so be sure to bring your questions!
Join us July 21.
WEBSITE LINK: Click Here

Online Conference - July 22 to 24, 2020 - HSUS Animal Care Expo Online - HSUS
2020-07-22 06:00 - 12:45
Animal Care Expo 2020 has moved online! When collaboration is more vital than ever, you can still rely on the Humane Society of the United States to bring the animal welfare community together. While we may not be able to gather in person, we are so excited to instead bring you an interactive virtual conference experience.
Join animal welfare professionals and volunteers from around the world to view nearly 30 sessions on a variety of topics, visit with exhibitors in our virtual exhibit hall, earn continuing education credits and chat with other attendees – all from the comfort of your own home or workspace.
To celebrate our 29th Animal Care Expo, full conference registration is only $29!
Learn more at animalcareexpo.org. – NOTE – Times shown on the ShelterMedPortal are Pacific Time Zone, times shown on the HSUS Schedule on their website are Eastern Time Zone.

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P.S. Join us for the live virtual conference on July 22 – 24 and continue to come back for added on-demand content through November 1, 2020.

Webinar - 7/22/20 - More Than a Thank You: Donor Acknowledgements That Delight - Network for Good
2020-07-22 10:00 - 11:00
One of the most important moments in the donor’s journey is when you thank them for their gift. You can thank them with a standard (templated) acknowledgment letter. Or, you can truly warm and delight your donors with thoughtful (and easy) multichannel acknowledgments.
In our webinar, we’ll talk about engaging, new ways to acknowledge donors, using tools like…

Personalized videos
Heartfelt acknowledgment letters
Shout-outs on social media
And more!

Join Network for Good’s Lead Fundraising Coach Kimberly O’Donnell and Customer Marketing Manager Liz Ragland as they rank donor acknowledgment techniques and trends. You’ll learn how to make a lasting impression that will help boost donor retention.

Kimberly O’Donnell, MS, CFRE

Lead Fundraising Coach
Network for Good
Kimberly is a seasoned fundraising and nonprofit leader. She has spent nearly 25 years blending fundraising, marketing, and sales principles to scale dollars raised and strengthen donor and stakeholder engagement. Working as a fundraiser for small and mid-sized organizations, she has exceeded every goal given and leveraged best practices to make each fundraising activity a better version of the last.

Liz Ragland

Customer Marketing Manager, Network for Good

Liz Ragland is the Customer Marketing Manager at Network for Good. Prior to joining Network for Good, Liz worked in communications, marketing, and development serving nonprofits in the arts, advocacy, and association spaces in Seattle, Oklahoma City, and Washington, DC.

WEBSITE LINK: https://learn.networkforgood.com/2020720-webinar-more-than-a-thank-you.html

Webinar - 7/22/20 - How to Build a Puppy: Early Development 0-63 Days - Suzanne Clothier - Pet Professional Guild (fee applies)
2020-07-22 11:00 - 12:30
The period from 8 to 16 weeks is often considered “early puppyhood.” In fact, the majority of the foundation for a dog’s life is set in the first 63 days. Fuller & Scott noted that the transformation from neonate to 9 weeks old was so profound and complex that it was even more amazing that the changes from tadpole to frog.
This webinar focuses on the needs of developing pup, and using appropriate stimulation to build resilience, confidence and normal behavior. Puppies who lack the necessary input can – and often do – develop behavior issues that will not be “fixed” through socialization and training.
Drawn from Suzanne Clothier’s Enriched Puppy Protocol, a program that has been used to help raise more than 10,000 guide and service dog puppies as well as her 10 generations of German Shepherds, this webinar includes:
· Development stages
· Sensitive vs Critical periods
· Sensory development
· Fear period
· Physical, mental and social changes
Sadly, not all puppies receive the ideal upbringing. Recognizing how a poor start can create lifelong deficits, we can also help offset and fill in the gaps to help each puppy become their best.
This webinar is for trainers interested in knowing how to build a healthy, happy puppy, for those who work with litters through rescues and shelters, and anyone who wants to understand more completely how 63 days set the foundation for life.

About The Presenter

Suzanne Clothier

Suzanne Clothier has been working with animals professionally since 1977. Currently based in St. Johnsville, New York, she is well respected internationally for her holistic Relationship Centered Training™ approach to dogs and the people that love them. Her background includes training, instruction, behavior modification, kennel management, temperament assessment, physical assessment and conditioning, early puppy development, class curriculum development, obedience, agility, Search and Rescue, conformation, breeding and more. Since 1991, she has taught workshops and seminars on a broad range of topics throughout the United States and internationally for a wide variety of groups from training clubs to international conferences in 11 countries.An award-winning author of multiple books and DVDs, her book, Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs (2002) has received wide spread praise from every corner of the dog world, including twice being included in the Wall Street Journal’s list of Top 5 Dog Books. She has served on the American Humane Association’s Task Force for Humane Training, the AKC Agility Advisory board, and is currently a consultant for Frankie & Andy’s Place, a senior dog sanctuary in Georgia. She has also developed multiple assessment tools – CARAT™, an assessment tool, RAT™ (Relationship Assessment Tool), as well as puppy and adult dog tests. These tools have been used by guide and service dog organizations, therapy dog groups, AAIA organizations, shelters and rescue groups, and trainers. In her work as a consultant to guide dog schools, her Enriched Puppy Protocol™ served as the structure for the updating of their puppy raising programs. Since 2007, more than 10,000 puppies have been raised in programs built around The Enriched Puppy Protocol™. Meanwhile, with fellow trainer Cindy Knowlton, she developed CCC: Connection, Cooperation & Control™, a puzzle-based program that builds joyful relationships between handlers and dogs. Her newest program, FAT – Functional Assessment Tracking™, helps caretakers assess a dog’s well-being day-to-day as reflected in physiological, cognitive and social aspects.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3842506

Online Conference: 7/23/20 - Pre-Conference: Canine Behavior Foundations - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-07-23
Dive Deep into Dog Behavior! Learn about canine communication and behavior fundamentals at this day long workshop. If you are a shelter volunteers, administrator, or kennel staff, this pre-conference workshop is a great opportunity to take a deep dive into canine behavior.

Join us a day before the SPA 2020 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference for a special option on July 23, 2020.
Immerse yourself in canine behavior during a full day deep dive with Lisa Mullinax. Lisa is the force behind 4 Paws University and is the Behavior Program Manager at Seattle Humane. Lisa’s deep knowledge and expertise in dog behavior will fuel this exciting offering. Don’t miss it!
Cost: $50.00
Approved CEUs: CCPDT 4 CEUs | IAABC pending

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/2020-sbec-pre-conf-workshops

Webinar - 7/23/20 - Chameleon Shelter Software - Licensing Strategies and Automation - Chameleon
2020-07-23 10:00 - 12:00
In the previous two webinars, we’ve focused on the the how-tos, nuts and bolts of licensing. In this final class of the licensing series we’ll discuss notice strategies and look at automation and the fastest workflows.
Finally, time permitting, we’ll take a much closer look into the Chameleon Licensing Services of WebLicensing, VetImport, and ImageEntry.
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Online Event - 7/23/20 - Ken Ramirez and Emily Larlham - Trick Training and Working with Multiple Dogs - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-07-23 12:00 - 13:00
LIVE FROM THE RANCH

Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, July 23 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Emily Larlham to talk about trick training and working with multiple dogs.
Ken Ramirez
Ken is the EVP and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, co-leading the company with Aaron Clayton. Ken oversees the vision for, and development of, training education programs. You will usually find Ken teaching at a ClickerExpo conference, leading a course at the Karen Pryor National Training Center (The Ranch), or teaching one of the Karen Pryor Academy courses.A 40+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ken is a biologist and behaviorist who has supervised the development care and training of more than 40,000 species. He has worked with organizations across the globe to improve animal training, program effectiveness, and animal health and welfare. Ken’s diverse body of contributions includes designing and implementing conservation projects for elephant protection and spearheading projects to train everything from komodo dragons to butterflies. Ken’s extensive canine work includes working with trainers, organizations, and federal and state agencies on training procedures for topics including aggression, search-and-rescue, and scent detection.
Ken has written/edited two successful books, taught at a major university, hosted two successful seasons of the television series Talk to the Animals, and was EVP of animal care and training at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. When he’s not doing cool stuff with animals and people, you might find Ken at a NY theater or at any movie screening.

Emily Larlham

Emily Larlham runs the dog training business Dogmantics Dog Training in San Diego, California. She is known for her Youtube Channel ‘Kikopup’ where she has posted over 300 free in-depth dog training tutorials. She believes that by putting out free training tutorials that don’t involve any forms of physical or psychological intimidation, it will not only effect how people treat animals but also how people treat other human beings.
Emily began her training career as an animal care-giver in a shelter 16 years ago where she met her dog training mentor Kyle Rayon. After meeting Kyle, Emily quit her job and became an apprentice. After many years of study, learning from both human and thousands of canine mentors, she began her own business. She combines her artistic background and training skills to invent creative, fast and reliable ways to solve problem behaviors as well as train complex behaviors and tricks. She has been invited to conduct seminars on her techniques for training dogs in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. She has also spoken at conferences such as ClickerExpo, APDT Australia, the PPG Summit and the Art and Science of Animal Training Conference.

WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2020-07-24 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
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.
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Online Conference: 7/24/20 to 7/26/20 - Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-07-24 09:15
Our annual Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference will be held virtually!
​July 24, 25, & 26, 2020 – 9:15 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Pre-Conference workshop on July 23rd
Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups!
Who should attend? Shelter staff, shelter volunteers, and shelter leadership. Dog day care staff, dog walkers, and dog trainer would also benefit from the topics presented.
What will be presented? Leaders in behavioral science, animal welfare, enrichment, and inter-dog interactions will present research and strategies for enhancing animal welfare and dog-dog interactions, including play.
Speakers:

Dr. Susan Friedman, Ph.D

Jean Lessard, MCP (CDT)

Dr. Lindsay Mehrkam, Ph.D, BCBA-D

Mik Moeller, CCPDT-KA, CBCC-KA

Lisa Mullinax, CDBC

Mara Velez, MA, CPDT-KA

​Approved CEUs: CCPDT 21 CEUs | IAABC 21 CEUs
Cost: $150.00 for 3-day conference ticket; $50.00 for pre-conference workshop
Agenda: The conference sessions will begin at 9:30am Pacific Time and go until 4:00pm Pacific each day. Full Agenda
​Register today!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/2020-shelter-playgroup-summit

Online Course - 7/25/20 - Select dental topics for the entire team:Veterinary Nurses/Technicians & Veterinarians - IVS (fee applies)
2020-07-25 10:00 - 13:00
Saturday July 25, 2020
with
Heidi Lobprise D.V.M.
Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College
Chief Dental Officer
Main St. Veterinary Dental Clinic
Flower Mound, TX
10:00am – 1:00pm Pacific time
1:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern time

We need your assistance:
Please notify any interested nurses/technicians.

Lecture 1: Well, THAT’S not normal! Oral and Dental Problems to identify
Regular oral examinations, both in the exam room and during the dental procedure, can reveal a number of abnormalities in many dogs and cats. The use of dental probes, intraoral radiography and accurate charting will allow you to recognize these changes in order to form a treatment plan to resolve the disease involved.

Lecture 2: You’ve got to see it to believe – or diagnose – it! – Tips for easier dental radiology
Intraoral radiology is an essential part of dental practice, needed in every aspect of dentistry, from proper evaluation of periodontal disease to pre- and post-extraction films. The techniques of placing the film and aiming the radiographic beam can be challenging, but these skills are easily learned.

Lecture 3: Start ‘em out young! – Oral and Dental Care for Puppies and Kittens
From puppies and kittens, to young adult dogs and cats, proper dental assessment and care is an important part of their overall health management. Early intervention with malocclusions, retained deciduous teeth and other issues can start these patients off in the right direction

Dr. Lobprise will present RACE approved 3 interactive CE hours and answer all your questions.
Online notes and certificate of attendance are included in the registration.

More information and to register for course #3-T

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/select-dental-topics-for-the-entire-team-veterinary-nurses-technicians-veterinarians/

Webinar - 7/26/20 - Just step away from the scalpel….most of the time! Using the 2016 ACVIM consensus statement for management and treatment of urolithiasis in dogs and cats - VetGirl/Hill's
2020-07-26 17:30 - 18:30
In this complimentary VETgirl–Hill’s veterinary nutrition webinar, Dr. Sheri Ross, DVM, DACVIM, PhD discusses the management and treatment of urolithiasis in dogs and cats. Traditionally, uroliths have been managed with surgery. However, depending on location, size, number and composition of the uroliths, less invasive techniques may be equally as effective. Learn what options there are and how to help minimize recurrence of uroliths.
Thanks to sponsorship from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, this webinar is free to all!

Thanks to generous support from Hill’s Pet Nutrition, attend all 12 VETgirl nutrition webinars in 2020-2021 for a nutrition certification. To learn more about our nutrition certificate program as well as other VETgirl certificate programs, please click HERE.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate! Don’t see the quiz? Please check our our HELP CENTER for answers for important information, specific quiz information here!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 42081/42082
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-26-2020-just-step-away-from-the-scalpel-most-of-the-time-using-the-2016-acvim-consensus-statement-for-management-and-treatment-of-urolithiasis-in-dogs-and-cats/

Webinar - 7/27/20 - Kitten Bottle-Feeding 101 - National Kitten Coalition
2020-07-27 11:00 - 12:00
How much do I feed a kitten? How often? How much? How do I mix the formula? There are so many things to learn when it comes to feeding a tiny kitten. In this webinar we will teach you the basics on how to safely bottle-feed a neonatal kitten and help it grow!
This kitten life-saving project was made possible in part through a generous Grant from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®.
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/webinar-kitten-bottle-feeding-101/

Shelter Medicine National Rounds - Weekly on Tuesdays - UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2020-07-28 13:00 - 14:00
From: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2020 11:07:16 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Subject: National Shelter Medicine Rounds 7/28

Hello National Shelter Medicine Rounds attendees,
For National Rounds next week Tuesday July 28th at 3pm CST we are hoping to discuss animal hoarding with all of you. We’ve heard from a few groups developing new strategies to manage cases – especially in the context of COVID. We’re interested in hearing from others about how cases are being managed and what community collaborations you’ve put in place. We hope to have many participate in discussing effective approaches to hoarding and interventions that improve human and animal wellbeing without causing detriments from exceeding shelter capacity or care through mass intake. We hope to see many of you join us on Tuesday!
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)
Recordings and shared documents/links info:

Recorded rounds can be found at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/bdzl9zkkkcy5komx5cvkqc3nsmik9jc1 Some more formalized rounds will be recorded but many discussions will not be recorded in order better facilitate open and honest discussion. If you do not see a previous rounds on this document then it was not recorded.
Links/documents shared in the chat during rounds can be accessed at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx We will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in this folder called ‘Links shared in chat’
You should be able to access these box folders as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.

Thank you,
Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be accessed here at any time.

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)

COVID-19 Rounds general info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 and other current topics that impact shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET. You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for more regular discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.
This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.

Web Conference System Details:
If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.

Webinar - 7/28/20 - The Veterinary Practice of Now and the Future: Telehealth & COVID-19 - Fear Free
2020-07-28 17:00 - 18:00
COVID-19 has forever changed the way that veterinary practices care for pets and interact with their valued clients. How will your veterinary practice adapt and transform to face the challenges of today and anticipate the needs of the future? Tanya Cooper, director of veterinary sales at BabelBark, will highlight items that successful practices are doing now and things to consider as we move toward recovery.
Learn how you can:
– Use Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring to enhance care
– Create a Virtual Veterinary Care team
– Increase profitability & build new revenue streams
WEBSITE LINK: https://fearfreepets.com/resources/webinars/

Webinar - 7/29/20 - FosterSpace- Innovative Technology to Save More Lives! - National Kitten Coalition
2020-07-29 08:00 - 09:00
Are you struggling to effectively manage and communicate with your fosters? Do you wish you had technology to manage hundreds of animals in foster without all of the hassles that come with managing foster programs at scale? What if you could send and receive text messages right from a dashboard, and see requests and needs from fosters all in one place? What if you could communicate via text or email to groups of fosters and manage invitations to events and meet and greets?
Join us to learn about the revolutionary Fosterspace functionality launched by the team at Doobert. We’ll discuss how technology can help you scale your program and automate the time consuming tasks. We will share how technology can help you turn your into adoption advocates and how to set up a Foster Next program to always have ready and available volunteers.
Guest Speaker: Chris Roy from Doobert
Click here to register for this free webinar!
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/webinar-fosterspace-innovative-technology-to-save-more-lives/

Webinar - 7/29/20 - Confronting Conflict with Teams - Banfield
2020-07-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Conflict is something that, as much as we try, we cannot avoid because conflict comes up anytime your view differs from another’s — and humans are opinionated beings. While most of us have a strong reactions to conflict, including (but not limited to) fear; avoidance; and/or dread, conflict can also have positive impacts. It can allow for exploration of new and different ways of doing things resulting in better outcomes. When we think of the negatives of conflict it’s because of the emotions that conflict evokes — often making situations feel explosive. By learning how to step up to conflict and confronting it head on by using the right approach, you can turn conflict into a positive for both you and your team.
Date: Wednesday, July 29th
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am PST
Course Timing: 1.5 hour virtual session with 15 minute pre-work (RACE approved)

WEBSITE LINK: https://app.jobvite.com/TalentNetwork/action/campaign/w/NzM0OTg

Webinar - 7/29/20 - Disaster Planning and Community-Level Communication - ShelterLuv with HSUS
2020-07-29 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for our fourth Best Practices Session!
Our guest speakers from The Humane Society of the United States will be presenting tools for disaster planning and community-level communication with animal advocates.
Our guest speakers are:
—Kim Alboum—Director of Shelter Outreach and Policy Engagement at HSUS
—Diane Robinson—Program Manager, Disaster Services at HSUS
The Shelterluv team will then share how our platform can help your team prepare for and confront disasters and track your community programs and outreach.
This session will be held on Wednesday, July 29th from 1pm-2pm (EDT) / 10am-11am (PDT).
This session is open to all—you do not have to be a Shelterluv customer.
If you’re not able to make this session live, still register and we will send you a video recording.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZYoTHQiDTH-E20bGvZ-9Dg

Webinar - 7/29/20 - Launching and Sustaining a Planned Giving Program - Network for Good
2020-07-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Planned gifts can be transformational for your organization, but how do you get them and what do you need to set them up? Our team of experts will give you the knowledge and tools you need to make planned giving doable and scalable for nonprofits with growth in mind.

Join us as we share all the essentials you need to get started, including:

General overview of planned giving options
Smart techniques to identify your top planned giving prospects, beyond date of birth
How to set up and promote your planned giving program
How to make a planned giving ask
Ideas for increased engagement and recognition

We’ll also walk through how you can track your planned giving donors and prospects in Network for Good’s smart and simple fundraising software.

Cindy Harris
Fundraising Coach
Network for Good

Tom Giddens
Fundraising Coach
Network for Good

Liz Ragland
Customer Marketing Manager
Network for Good

Liz Ragland is the Customer Marketing Manager at Network for Good. Prior to joining Network for Good, Liz worked in communications, marketing, and development serving nonprofits in the arts, advocacy, and association spaces in Seattle, Oklahoma City, and Washington, DC.

WEBSITE LINK: https://learn.networkforgood.com/20200729-webinar-launching-and-sustaining-a-planned-giving-program.html

Webinar - 7/29/20 - Stress Matters: Impact of Fear and Anxiety on Learning - Dog-iBox (fee applies)
2020-07-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
The process of learning is affected by many different factors, including the emotional state of the individual. By reading the body language of dogs, we can better understand their emotional state and their ability to respond to training exercises. This presentation will cover many of the body language signals that dogs are likely to show when stressed, fearful or anxious. Perhaps even more importantly, information will be included about how this emotional state directly impacts the process of learning and the effect on a plan or the animal’s response to specific exercises. Strategies such as making adjustments to reinforcement value, refining aspects of the stimulus gradient during desensitization and counterconditioning exercises, altering performance expectations, and setting realistic criteria for success will be covered.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/stress-matters-impact-of-fear-and-anxiety-on-learning.html
