Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 7/9/20 - Suzanne Clother - Understanding the Stimulus Gradient: Distance, Duration, & Intensity - FDSA - Webinar Fee Applies
2020-07-09 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Suzanne Clother – Understanding the Stimulus Gradient: Distance, Duration, & Intensity
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2020
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
For the positive reinforcement trainer, a constant goal in any training session is to avoid pushing the dog over the threshold into being overwhelmed, frightened, reactive or activated. But how much is too much? or not enough? When do you move on the next step? What to do if you go too far? Understanding the stimulus gradient provides the answers.
The stimulus gradient is the trainer’s “mixing board.” Every training situation incorporates these three ingredients in varying proportions. Skillful training requires an understanding of how to adjust the individual ingredients, as well as knowing how distance, duration and intensity interact.
The stimulus gradient is key to:

Creating appropriate “thin slices”
Identifying clear criteria for progressions
Effectively using distractions
Successful counter-conditioning
Helping reactive dogs
Troubleshooting training issues

This webinar focuses on practical application of the stimulus gradient, including:

Using distance
Natural blocks & openings for duration control
Controlling intensity

Whether your goals are high level performance or helping a first time pet owner, knowing how to play the trainer’s mixing board will take your training to a new level.
* Click here to register **

Webinar - 7/9/20 - Deb Jones, PhD - The 10 Minute Training Session: 5 Skill Sets You Can Teach From Your Couch - FDSA - fee applies
2020-07-09 18:00 - 20:00
Deb Jones, PhD – The 10 Minute Training Session: 5 Skill Sets You Can Teach From Your Couch
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2020
Time: 6pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
Don’t have enough time to train your dog?
Don’t have enough space to get in a good training session?
Does your dog need more physical & mental activity than he’s currently getting?
Do you have issues with physical movement and flexibility?
Is the weather too lousy to get your dog out for some much needed activity?
This webinar can help! Join Deb as she discusses how “couch training” can be a huge boost to your work with your dog and to your dog’s well-being. As a self-proclaimed lazy trainer Deb has designed a number of training exercises that can work both the bodies and brains of her activity loving dogs while she sits on the sofa. Even the highest energy dog can be satisfied (at least temporarily!) with 10 minutes of focused mental & physical activity. Expect to get lots of ideas that can apply to you, and your dog’s, specific needs.
The skill sets that Deb will discuss and demonstrate include:

Focus
Impulse control
Distance work
Chin rest
Retrieves

* Click here to register **

Webinar - 7/10/20 - From Farm to Tablet: Farm Animal Welfare Advocacy - ASPCA
2020-07-10 10:00 - 11:00
Please join us on Friday, July 10, at 1:00 PM ET, for a webinar on farm animal welfare, protection and advocacy!
You will hear from the ASPCA’s Farm Animal Welfare department about the work they’re doing to promote humane practices for farmed animals, to expand resources for consumers, and to pass effective legislation and policy. Our Legislative Engagement team will also speak about how citizen advocates can get involved in protecting farm animals.
DATE: Friday, July 10
TIME: 1:00 PM ET (10 AM PT) (approximately 1 hour)
WHERE: You’ll receive a Zoom link upon registering, as well as by email.
WEBSITE LINK: https://aspcaforms.wufoo.com/forms/from-farm-to-tablet-farm-animal-welfare-advocacy/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&eml_id=12933&eml_name=News+Alert+2020.06.26+National+-+20200625_152848&utm_content=

Online Event - Wednesdays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-07-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-07-17 13:00 - 14:00
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.
Click this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I
WEBSITE LINK: Facebook Page With Info – Click Here

Online Event - Fridays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-07-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-07-17 13:00 - 14:00

Online Conference - FREE - 7/11/20 to 7/12/20 - ASPCA Cornell Maddie's Shelter Medicine Conference
2020-07-11 06:00 - 14:00, 2020-07-12 06:00 - 14:00
July 11-12, 2020 | All Online | Tuition Waived – 9 AM to 5 PM (ET), 6 AM to 2 PM (PT)
To bring you the critical, timely information you need in a safe way, this year’s conference will take place virtually from July 11-12, 2020, and registration fees will be waived. Featuring twelve free workshops in two tracks—medical and operations—the 2020 ASPCA® Cornell Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Conference is a unique educational opportunity for veterinarians and other animal welfare professionals to learn from our field of highly regarded speakers.
Register now
Highlights of this year’s conference include:

A high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) panel discussion featuring Drs Phil Bushby, Emily McCobb, Leslie Appel, and Karla Brestle
Epidemiological modeling of COVID-19 from Dr. Rachel Kreisler
Access to basic veterinary care and the impacts of COVID-19 from Dr. Brittany Watson
A panel discussion on COVID-19 response and what tactics to keep

Download agenda
And there are more benefits to attending, too:

Quick, easy, and free registration
An entirely virtual format, allowing more team members to attend from the comfort of their own homes—no stressful, long travel required!
The opportunity to learn from experts in their fields
Critical workshops geared towards COVID-19 response
Continuing education credits*

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-07-13 07:00 - 08:00
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 at 7am PT/10am ET to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.
Led by Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care in Tucson, AZ, these calls have provided an opportunity for people to connect that otherwise may not have even met.
“The purpose of these calls is simple – maintain connection among shelter professionals, provide support and comradery, and share science-based news and information along with emerging best practices in animal welfare,” Hassen-Auerbach says. “These calls are always lively and interesting and we’re not afraid to debate and share different perspectives from the attendees. You can take center stage and share your thoughts and ideas in front of several hundred of your colleagues or quietly drink your morning coffee and listen in.”
For many, these calls have been an invaluable resource. “When the subject of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) came to the front of all of our minds, the calls adapted and we had a space to again learn from one another,” said Emily Klehm from South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, IL. “The calls have been my go-to source for grant information, statistics and trends. I’ve also been able to identify and connect to colleagues working on the same issues in similar communities.”
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Executive Director at Austin Pets Alive! adds, “We hear from people in the industry who have important information related to COVID, new programming and research.  This is information you can’t possibly get in your day to day work at your local shelter.”
If you’re a shelter professional, dedicated volunteer or run a rescue organization, we want you to join us! Bookmark this link and we will see you on Monday!
Note: The calls are recorded so if you can’t make it, you can listen in later. If you haven’t already, join the Facebook group to access the link to recorded calls and to connect with others on there.

Webinar - 7/13/20 - Veterinary Dentistry - Oral Examination and Charting - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-07-13 10:00 - 2020-07-23 11:20
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. The modified Triadan tooth numbering system will be introduced, and an example of a dental record will be shown for entry of your diagnostic findings and treatment performed. 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/oral-examination-and-charting-2

Online Meeting - CASCAR - 7/14/20 and 7/21/20 - California Animal Shelters - DEI - UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
2020-07-14 10:00 - 11:00
This Tuesday: Diving back into social and racial justice for California animal shelters

You are invited to join our two-part discussion session happening this Tuesday, July 14th.

The sheltermedicine.com newsletter: your portal to better sheltering.

Save the Date: DEI and your shelter.

Two-part DEI discussion sessions this Tuesday (7/14) and next Tuesday (7/21).

Hi All,

We just got off the phone from the group planning session for our upcoming CASCAR calls and we’re really looking forward to our time together on Tuesday! Jose Ocano and Jyothi Robertson will be joining us again for a two-parter this Tuesday, July 14th, and the following Tuesday, July 21st, to dive deeper into applying a racial and social justice lens both within our organizations and to the work that we do.

We will move through definitions and establishing cultural foundations into practical tactics with plenty of room for discussion. As always, our hope is to create a respectful and friendly context for exploration and sharing of questions, ideas and experiences.

Just shedding lots and lots of light on this discussion and refusing to let it fade into the background as other pressing issues emerge (and surge☹️), is really helpful. At least, that’s our sincere hope.

Check the CA shelters page for links to this and previous CASCAR calls.

We would love for this to be inclusive of interested staff at every level so please feel free to share with your team. Coming up, we can discuss changing the time of these calls to better accommodate schedules now that more people are back to work onsite, We realize 10am isn’t the easiest for kennel staff.

As always, if you have questions or suggestions for this discussion or future CASCAR topics, email us at CASCAR@sheltermedicine.com <mailto:CASCAR@sheltermedicine.com>.
Remember, if you volunteer to lead a section of a call, you get a CASCAR mug of your own!

Dr. Kate Hurley and the KSMP Team

Webinar - 7/14/20 - Expanding Your Online Community with Web Accessibility - TechSoup
2020-07-14 11:00 - 12:00
Donating, volunteering, and being involved in your community is for everyone … including those with disabilities.
Inaccessible websites keep 15 percent of the population from finding you and your work online. That’s millions of potential patrons, volunteers, ambassadors, and even future donors who might not be able to use your website due to small but significant errors.
In this presentation, Knowbility’s Jessica Looney and Jillian Fortin will cover

What accessibility is and why it should be a priority for nonprofits
The business case for accessibility
How to get buy-in from stakeholders of your organization
A few quick website techniques to make your site more accessible today

Speakers

Jessica Looney
Jessica Looney, Director of Education, has worked for clients including Knowbility, Camp Fire USA, Austin Opera, The Thinkery and many others for nearly 20 years. Jessica has experience leading the organization, fundraising and marketing efforts for global outreach. Her work on tech-related programs includes rallying top talent to implement, teach, and advocate for accessible web design (AIR); organizing communities both locally and abroad to learn and practice accessibility (AccessU); and working to provide classroom support nationwide for students who use assistive technology (K-12 Access Toolkit). Jessica speaks at conferences and leads training workshops. Jessica has a degree in Nonprofit Administration from St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX.

Jillian Fortin
For more than a decade, Jillian Fortin has specialized in working with small to medium sized businesses as well as nonprofit organizations by helping them increase awareness of their brands online via search engines and social networks. She has traveled all over the country as a speaker on topics such as marketing through social networks, online brand management, universal design and accessibility. Previously, Jillian Fortin has managed web departments of up to 20 team members for online interactive marketing agencies and has held board positions for non-profit organizations in the Houston area.
Jillian’s colorful background includes experience in a number of industries: she has worked in upper management as well as the arts, nonprofits as well as youth leadership councils. Her clients have ranged from the ages of four years old to eighty-four years old. She firmly believes in self-education and as a student of life, she plans on educating herself for as long as she can.
WEBSITE LINK: Click Here

Shelter Medicine National Rounds - Weekly on Tuesdays - UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2020-07-14 13:00 - 14:00
From: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 9:48:07 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Subject: National Shelter Medicine rounds tomorrow 7/14

Hello National Shelter Medicine Rounds attendees,

We will be holding rounds tomorrow 7/14 and continuing discussion from last week surrounding shelter medicine educators tactics during this time. We welcome others to come prepared to informally share more about their altered teaching models.

Dr. Crawford also shared this timely veterary student survey to take a look at:
US – VETERINARY STUDENT SURVEY The VBMA, the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), and VIN Foundation developed a survey to shed light on if, and how, the pandemic is impacting veterinary students preparing to enter the veterinary workforce. More than 1,000 veterinary students from the classes of ’20 and ’21 at US and Caribbean veterinary schools responded. The survey results showed that most students felt that their school’s reaction to COVID-19 was reasonable, and nearly 90% of the class of 2020 had signed or verbally agreed to employment. However, mental wellbeing of students has declined, and nearly two-thirds of the class of 2021 had externship experiences postponed or canceled. Click here to see the results of the survey.​

https://vinfoundation.org/covid-19-veterinary-student-classes-2020-2021-impact-survey/​

Hope to see many of you joining us tomorrow!

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 - 7/15/20 - Diarrhea on the Run - National Kitten Coalition
2020-07-15 08:00 - 09:00
Get the down and dirty basics about diarrhea in kittens. Understand the causes, know what you can do to provide supportive care, and learn about treatment options to address a variety of diarrhea causes. As always, the webinar will include a wealth of information, and there will also be time for Q & A.
Click here to register for this free webinar!

Webinar - 7/15/20 - Large-Scale Animal Cruelty Seizures: Key Considerations - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse/HSUS
2020-07-15 10:00 - 11:00
EVENT DETAILS

Preparing for a large-scale animal cruelty seizure provides exceptional challenges and can be daunting for any agency. This webinar will briefly review how to prepare for, and execute, one of these cases, from case-building through prosecution. Specifically, it will cover how to prepare for a case involving a significant number of animals, with a focus on engaging key stakeholders and securing critical physical/personnel resources. The presentation will discuss evidence documentation and sentencing considerations, unique to large-scale cases.

The National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse was established by the National Sheriffs’ Association to provide law enforcement officers information on the realities of animal abuse and to promote their proactive involvement in the enforcement of animal abuse laws in their communities. Through our partners, the Center will serve as an information clearinghouse and forum for law enforcement on the growing problem of animal abuse and its link to other types of crimes, including violence against humans. The Center also promotes officer safety in officer-dog encounters through continuing education and training.

The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

Founded in 1954, the Humane Society of the United States and its affiliates around the globe fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, the HSUS takes on puppy mills, factory farms, trophy hunts, animal testing and other cruel industries, and together with its affiliates, rescues and provides direct care for over 100,000 animals every year. The HSUS works on reforming corporate policy, improving and enforcing laws and elevating public awareness on animal issues.

WEBSITE LINK: https://justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/large-scale-animal-cruelty-seizures-key-considerations/

Webinar - 7/15/20 - Helping Cats in Your Community Webinar - Alley Cat Allies
2020-07-15 11:00 - 12:00
Learn the basics of Trap-Neuter-Return with our Helping Cats in Your Community webinar. We’ve put together this resource for you to learn directly from our expert staff how you can improve cats’ lives. In this 90-minute online demonstration, you’ll learn about feral cats and how to do Trap-Neuter-Return yourself.
If you’re already familiar with Trap-Neuter-Return, this webinar can also be used as a model for launching TNR workshops in your own community. Find more resources for holding your own workshop.
We hold TNR webinars quarterly, alternating between English and Spanish every 3 months.
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about attending the webinar.
Watch this webinar!

NEXT SESSIONS:
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EDT Register Now!

Webinar - 7/15/20 - 5 Challenges to Managing a Veterinary Practice Post COVID-19 - Virox
2020-07-15 11:00 - 12:00
WEBINAR: 5 Challenges to Managing A Veterinary Practice Post COVID-19​​​​​​​

This 1-hour webinar, will be free, and funded by Virox Animal Health and will provide 1 hour of RACE accredited CE.
By July, much of the North America’s shelter-in-place restrictions will be lifted and the full impact of the shutdown will come more clearly into view.Veterinary hospitals will try to return to business-as-usual, but a global recession, continued outbreaks of disease, employees unwilling to return to work, cash strapped clients, and lingering fears of social contact may make that an elusive goal. Here is what practices should do to mitigate these five challenges and to reduce their impact on the business and staff.

About the Presenter

Bash is a certified veterinary practice manager and a licensed veterinary technician in the U.S. He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and the Veterinary Practice Management Program at Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management. He has written for many industry publications including DVM360, Vetted, Veterinary Economics and AAHA Trends Magazine. He frequently presents at veterinary conferences in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

Bash Halow, CVPM, LVT
Webinar Host

*This webinar is free, and will also provide 1 hour of RACE accredited CE.
WEBSITE LINK: Click Here
Your friends,
Virox Animal Health Team

Webinar - 7/15/20 - Veterinary Dentistry - Dental Radiography and Interpretation - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-07-15 15:00 - 17:00
This webinar will review equipment/material needs to perform dental radiography in dogs and cats. Benefits and disadvantages of digital and non-digital options are outlined. Parallel and bisecting angle techniques and the most common positioning mistakes are discussed. Anatomy and pathology on numerous dental radiographs obtained from the upper and lower jaws with various lesions are explained in a systematic fashion. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, 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-radiography-and-interpretation-2

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
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.
WEBSITE LINK: Click Here

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-07-16 11:00 - 12:30
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 intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter.
Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

Advice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

Tuition for entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.
$55 non-members
Complete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared.

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

When:
All Thursdays in June
11am-12:30pm

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

REGISTER HERE: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune

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/
