Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 10/11/23 - Trauma, Memory, & Learning: Understanding and Working with Dogs Impacted by Trauma with Danielle Beck MSc - PPG (fee applies)
2023-10-11 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
In this session, we will explore the neural mechanisms underlying trauma and its profound impact on a dog’s cognitive development. Come and gain a deeper understanding of how trauma disrupts a dog’s ability to learn, hindering their progress in training programs and impeding their overall well-being. Gain insights into the challenges faced by traumatized dogs in memory recall and adapting to new situations. Learn about the impact of trauma on a dog’s social engagement system and discover strategies to support them in rebuilding trust and fostering positive social interactions.
Join our webinar to unlock the secrets of how trauma affects our canine friends. In this eye-opening session, we will provide practical strategies and interventions to support dogs on their journey to recovery. Whether you’re a professional in the field or a concerned dog owner, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a lasting difference.
Learning Objectives
In this webinar, attendees with understand how trauma impacts the brain of our dogs. How trauma affects their ability to learn and their executive functioning. how trauma affects a dogs ability to form and recall memories and how this impacts learning. How trauma impacts a dogs social engagement system. We will look at what this looks like and how we can help support these dogs.
CEUs pending: PPAB , CCPDT, KPA , PMCT , & IAABC
Registered for the live event, get busy and cannot make it!
No worries you will automatically receive a recording!
About the Presenter: Danielle is an enthusiastic and passionate Clinical Animal Behaviourist and trauma-informed rehabilitation trainer. They have been helping people to find the best way to help their animals for over 20 years. The primary species Danielle works with are dogs however, due to her background in zoology and work within zoological facilities, she is happy to see both domestic and non-domestic species. Danielle lives with her assistance dogs and often supports others with the training of their dogs for future assistance dog work. Danielle often breaks down complex neuroscience into easy-to-explain analogies featuring meerkats and founded a trauma-informed educational resource for caregivers and pet professionals called Control The Meerkat. Danielle offers professional mentoring and support for other pet professionals, particularly those wanting to progress to the role of Clinical Animal Behaviourist.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5427194

Webinar - 10/11/23 - How to Receive Feedback as a Leader - The AAWA
2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
How do you know what your employees really think about you and your ability to manage?
One of the most important skills for leaders to develop is the ability to receive feedback from others, but leaders often miss important insights when they do not listen to their staff’s concerns, or fail to take them seriously. The more power or status a leader has, the more critical this feedback is.
Leaders and future leaders, this webinar will help you identify typical barriers to receiving honest feedback. You’ll walk away with tips for eliciting and more effectively responding to your employees’ feedback.
Presenter: Maria Morukian, President, MSM Global Consulting
This webinar has been pre-approved for:

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 NACA CE
1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/10-11-23

Webinar - 10/11/23 - In It for the Long Haul: Well-Being Considerations for Career Contentment - HVSMA
2023-10-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Veterinary medicine can be a uniquely rewarding profession, and there are inherent challenges within the field that can influence our well-being. Increasing awareness and giving voice to those factors within the work and our daily lives that contribute to distress and discontent is necessary for making changes that can improve well-being and support career contentment. This session seeks to create greater understanding of compassion fatigue, burnout, and moral distress within the context of the neurobiology of trauma/chronic stress, and it will discuss tools and practices that support the different domains of well-being within this context. It will also look at relevant community resources for consideration within the field of veterinary medicine.
This program will help attendees:

Develop an understanding of the neurobiology of trauma/chronic stress and the impact on mental health and well-being
Define well-being concerns within the veterinary industry, including compassion fatigue, burnout, and moral distress
Describe intrapersonal and interpersonal tools and practices to support different domains of well-being
Identify community resources within the field of veterinary medicine

Presented by:Debra Lee LCSW (she/her), Veterinary Well-Being Program Director, DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital
This webinar is FREE for all attendees. 1.5 hours of RACE CE credits (non-medical) will be available for HSVMA members only.
WEBSITE LINK: https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar-in-it-for-the-long-haul

Online Event - 10/9/23 to 10/13/23 - Big Hairy People and Pets Summit & Workshops - Getting2Zero (fee applies)
2023-10-12, 2023-10-13 | Mantra on View, Surfers Paradise, 22 View Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, 4217, Australia
AIAM, G2Z and AMRRIC invite you to participate in the Big Hairy People and Pets Summit & Workshops.
The three most active and influential organisations working at the intersection of community health and safety and companion animal welfare and management in Australia are combining forces to deliver a never seen before event. This conference and workshops will be a celebration of collaboration, reconnection, and knowledge sharing and builds on the work of the organisations convening the event.
The theme for this year’s conference is Breaking Down Barriers.
In 2023 we will focus on the programs, practices and strategies that involve and engage the community in managing their pets. We will be looking at the role that organisations play in providing support to both companion animals and the people who care for them.
What are the barriers to positive results in the work that is undertaken? What can be done to reduce or remove those barriers? How can we engage the broader community with companion animal management and the problems that face the sector and those that work in the space? How can the issue of companion animal management and sheltering be looked at from a broader, social, ethical and One Health perspective? How can we empower pet lovers, owners, carers and those without pets to be a part of the solutions?
These, and many more questions relating to social change, community safety and welfare, animal management and welfare, emergency management and responsible pet ownership will be discussed at this event.
Attend sessions incorporating practical training delivered by experts in the field. Industry and sector leaders from Australia and overseas will lead sessions to explore innovative solutions to guide Australia’s approach to the management of companion animals now and into the future while providing insights on how the challenges are being met elsewhere.
Attendance at this conference is essential for everyone involved in companion animal and community health and safety policy and practice, including those working in all levels of government, the not-for-profit welfare, shelter and rescue sector, the research, academic and veterinary professions, and the pet industry.
WEBSITE LINK: bit.ly/PeopleandPetsSummit

Online Event - 10/12/23 - APCC: Common Misconceptions in Toxicology - ASPCAPro
2023-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
In this webinar, we will discuss common misconceptions in clinical toxicology including:

Different toxin-related myths
Management of toxin ingestions
Recent updates to treatment best practices

Takeaways

Be aware of recent updates in clinical management of toxicology cases.
Be able to determine when decontamination is warranted, and how to effectively decontaminate while minimizing risk to the patient.
Know when dose adjustments to therapeutic medications may be necessary to manage toxin ingestions.
Be able to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to toxin ingestions.

Suited for
This session is suited for veterinary professionals with an interest in learning more about best practices in toxicology.
Presenters
Carrie Daly, DVM Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/apcc-common-misconceptions-toxicology

Webinar - 10/12/23 - Maddie's Insights: Examining the Relationship Between BIPOC Communities and Their Companion Animals - Maddie's Fund
2023-10-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Catherine Kisavi-Atatah Ph.D. will share the findings of her publication, Examining the Relationship between BIPOC Communities and Their Companion Animals. This study explored the relationship between BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities with their companion animals, using Attachment Theory as a lens of analysis. Findings suggest that public and private policy decision-makers should develop and implement holistic, across-the-board, companion animal policies that are user-friendly to all.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the complexities of the multifaceted aspects of the relationship between Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities and their companion animals, including historical, cultural and socio-economic factors
Identify the unique challenges and barriers that BIPOC communities encounter in accessing veterinary care, resources and support for their companion animals, and evaluate the implications for both the animals and communities
Understand the significance of cultural competency and diversity in veterinary medicine and animal welfare; analyze how these factors influence the provision of care and support to BIPOC individuals and their communities
Evaluate policy recommendations and practical insights presented in the paper to better support BIPOC communities in their relationship with companion animals, and consider the broader implications for public policies, animal welfare organizations, and community initiatives.

Zoom registration link: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts
Forum Discussion thread: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsBIPOCpetstudy
This one-hour webinar will be recorded and has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association. It has also been submitted for approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.
About the Presenter:
Catherine Kisavi-Atatah, Ph.D.
Dr. Catherine Kisavi-Atatah has worked in the medical field for the past 20 years. She has a Ph.D. in health services and specializes in health policy. She is focused on educational studies on how to educate underserved minorities, nationally and globally, about some previous and current emerging and re-emerging tropical diseases generally. The secondary focus of her research is on globalization. This research comprehensively deals with the identifications of tropically neglected diseases such as insect-borne diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and yellow fever, and re-emerging previously eliminated diseases such as waterborne diseases like dysentery and polio, to mention a few, in underserved countries in Africa and globally.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsBIPOCpetstudy

Webinar - 10/12/23 - Get to know Shelter Pet Data Alliance - Best Friends
2023-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
The most successful industries know how to use data to their advantage and animal welfare is certainly no exception. Our expert-led webinar series, using the latest in data technology, can help you do even more to convert numbers into action. Join director of Enterprise Analytics Michelle Dunivan and data scientist Maureen Gillespie for our three-part series, which will cover how to navigate your data, identify opportunities for improvement, make decisions about resource allocation, monitor progress toward even the most ambitious lifesaving goals, and talk about what’s on the horizon with Shelter Pet Data Alliance (SPDA).
Following each webinar, there will be a Q&A portion. Submit your questions ahead of time during registration or live at the event using the Q&A box.
Lifesaving with the Latest Data Technology
Webinar 1: Using data to build and track effective programs
August 17, 2023 5:00 PM Eastern Time
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will understand:

What your organization’s numbers mean in everyday language;
How analyzing data can uncover opportunities for improvement; and
Ways to use data for tracking successes and setbacks.

Webinar 2: Persuading people through the power of data
September 14, 2023 5:00 PM Eastern Time
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will understand:

The ways data plays a role in compelling storytelling;
How to talk about your organizational strengths and current challenges; and
How to mobilize the community to support your organization in the fight to save lives.

Webinar 3: Get to know Shelter Pet Data Alliance
October 12, 2023 5:00 PM Eastern Time
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will understand:

How Shelter Pet Data Alliance accesses real-time data from shelters across the U.S.;
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about SPDA; and
Exciting future developments in store for the tool.

WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/3516904029550/WN_Qh63akEmRAyXVc7aNujT6A

Webinar - 10/12/23 - Success with Dr. Overall's Protocols for Deference and Take a Breath - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Can dogs really learn how to self-calm through biofeedback? Yes, they can! Veterinary behaviorist and author of the Manual of Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Dogs and Cats, Dr. Karen Overall, has provided us with the tools to help our dogs.
The first in a two-part series will focus on Dr. Overall’s Protocols for Deference and Teaching Your Dog to Take a Deep Breath. Marge will show you how she uses these protocols in her training programs. She includes video examples demonstrating the behaviors at home, away from home, and in the veterinary clinic. We’ll also review how the right types of tactile interactions can help calm dogs.
Presenter: Marge Rogers
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 10/12/23 - Integrating supplements into your treatment plan: How & when to use them - Fear Free
2023-10-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Unlock the potential of nutraceuticals in treating a wide range of conditions in your clients’ pets, from diarrhea and dehydration to age-related cognitive decline and anxiety. Discover how nutritional supplements, when integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan, can improve clinical signs of these conditions, client compliance, and the human-animal bond.
In this webinar you will:
– Gain valuable insights into the mechanisms of action behind common nutraceuticals
– Learn why clear and effective communication with your clients is key when selecting the right products and designing holistic treatment plans
– Explore how the use of palatable supplements can significantly reduce treatment-related FAS for pets and their owners
Brought to you by our friends at Purina.
Julia Albright is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Albright obtained both a Master’s degree in Experimental Psychology and DVM from The University of Tennessee before completing a residency and fellowship in Animal Behavior at Cornell University CVM. Dr. Albright’s research interests include reducing stress in animal facilities, psychopharmacology, and the human-animal bond.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mT9VfA7UTIWjAdeo7ZGLOA#/

Webinar - 10/12/23 - Enrichment Games: Take Your High-Energy Dog from Fired Up to Calmed Down! - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-10-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Do you have an energizer-bunny dog? Then you are in the right place!
High-energy dogs need more than miles, they need activities that engage their minds while exercising their bodies. Introducing 11 innovative games you play with your dog that build self-control and grow your relationship.
Welcome to Enrichment Games for High-Energy Dogs! This webinar is based on my recently-released book of unique games that give your dog the thrill of the chase while transforming them into your ideal companion – or at least moving them toward that goal.
These are not just plain vanilla games. Think more Salted Caramel Chocolate Galaxy games. (Well, maybe skip the chocolate for your dog’s sake.) All of the games are totally customizable and easily adaptable for you and your dog.
Check out these dog-lover-tested, pup-approved elements:

Fun to play: both indoors and outside
Simple to learn & easy to play
Perfect for a wide range of skill levels: from pet dogs to sports dogs
Totally customizable for you and your dog

This game-changing webinar will introduce you to the 11 games that can take your dog from fired up to calmed down – so you can enjoy your lives together!
Presenter: Barb Buchmayer
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

2023 United Spay Alliance Online Conference – Community Cats Podcast
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-15
Join the cat caretaking community for a virtual convention for anyone who’d like to help make spay/neuter services affordable and accessible in their community! Tune in with Community Cats Podcast and United Spay Alliance as they partner up to offer a three-day virtual conference that will focus on all aspects of spay/neuter. You’ll see presentations from all sorts of animal welfare experts on topics ranging from starting a low-cost spay/neuter program and funding spay/neuter services, to raising awareness in the community and more! You’ll have opportunities to ask questions, hear what works and didn’t work for professionals and volunteers from the community, and you’ll come away with new ideas to help you control the pet population in your area.
Cost to register: $50 early-bird until Sep 13; $75 full price
Link to register: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2023-united-spay-alliance-online-conference/

Online Course – Starts 10/15/23 – Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-10-15 | Virtual
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Think scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.
Break training into component principles.
Analyze environmental events that maintain behavior.
Recognize how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud your thinking and work.
Establish accurate descriptions of animals who are said to be “confident,” “creative,” “a problem solver,” and how you should approach those learners.
Understand the common principles at play in different animals & species.
Directly assess behavior and train more humanely and effectively by cutting through the jargon.

Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: JoAnna Platzer, B.Sc. & Dr. Erica Feuerbacher

This four-week course will begin on the specified start date. The first three weeks will explore the scope of the course. There will be no new content in the fourth week which is reserved for completing final projects, discussion and synthesizing the course content.
Students will have access to the course for 1 year from the date of their most recent IAABC Foundation purchase.

Online Lectures: Each week there will be several short videos (10-20 minutes each; typically 60-90 minutes total per week) that will discuss the topics for that week.

Online Readings with Reading Guides: Each week you will have a scientific reading with a guide to help you navigate the reading. The paper will exemplify the principles being discussed that week.

Online Assignments: During Weeks 1-3, you will have 1-2 short online assignments each week. Some of these will entail you giving an example and then giving feedback on examples provided by a few of your fellow students.

Online Posts: During Weeks 2-4 you will post two questions, comments or reflections relevant to the material from the previous week to the discussion forum. You will also respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts from that week (= a total of four posts per week). Your questions and responses will be graded based on their thoughtfulness and completeness.

Final Project: During Week 4, you will complete a final project/paper in which you will synthesize the topics covered to cohesively analyze and scientifically critique publicly available training videos and handouts.1

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-animal-behavior-and-learning/

Online Course - Starts 10/16/23 - Compassion Fatigue Strategies Plus - University of Florida - Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program (fee applies)
2023-10-16 | Virtual
Today’s animal welfare and veterinary medical professionals are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for animals, people, and the organizations that heal, connect, and protect them. If that’s you, it’s easy to feel like nothing you do is ever good enough. The work feels never-ending. Taking care of your own needs might seem impossible.
Transforming empathic distress (aka compassion fatigue) is absolutely possible for you and your staff. That’s why the Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida is once again offering its Compassion Fatigue Strategies online course with certified compassion fatigue educator Jessica Dolce.
This course will help you recognize signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma, learn how to reduce stress injury, increase your self-care and team-care practices, build compassion satisfaction, restore resiliency, and make successful changes in your life and in your organization.
By the end of class you’ll:

Have 6 strategies to help you do the work you love, without being sidelined by compassion fatigue and burnout, so that you can feel energized and happy again
Know which self-care and stress management practices work for you
Have a personal mission statement so that you can feel clear about why you do this work even when it’s challenging
Have clear and manageable goals, so that you can make lasting changes in your sleep, diet, friendships, or anything else that really matters to you
Feel comfortable using super simple meditation practices, so that you can restore your balance
Clearly understand how and when to get professional mental health help, without shame
Know how to collaborate with your staff and coworkers on these issues so that you can all benefit from what you learned in the course

Early registration at $299 until Sept. 1st. Regular registration after Sept 1st is $349.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/continuing-education/compassion-fatigue-strategies/

Online Conference – 10/16/23 to 10/19/23 – 2023 Access to Veterinary Care Conference – ASPCA (fee applies)
2023-10-16 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-10-17 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-10-18 09:00 - 14:00, 2023-10-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The Access to Veterinary Care Conference aims to promote the idea that offering a spectrum of animal medical treatment can help keep people and pets together.
Real World Applications
Hear from colleagues working to elevate AVC about their approaches, successes, and lessons.
In-Depth Sessions
With engaging topics ranging from incorporating AVC in veterinary education and challenges facing the field.
Networking Opportunities
Connect directly and collaborate with other animal welfare professionals at all levels of AVC experience.
WEBSITE LINK: https://events.bizzabo.com/avcc2023

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2023-10-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with.
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

Webinar - 10/17/23 - Pocket Pets and Beyond: Investigation and Prosecution of Pet Stores - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-10-17 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
We will review how to be successful in a prosecution of a pet store in your locality. We will hit the highlights of investigations and the pitfalls which can be avoided. We will also illustrate how to get a jury or judge to take cruelty to pocket pets seriously and how to frame your case and arguments in a way to be successful in a cruelty case against a reptile or parrot.
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
About the Presenter:
Michelle Welch is a Senior Assistant Attorney General in the Virginia Attorney General’s Office and the Director of the Animal Law Unit at the Attorney General’s Office. She is charged with taking all animal law questions in Virginia. She is called on by agencies all over the Commonwealth to act as a special prosecutor in animal cruelty and animal fighting cases. She frequently gives advice to local law enforcement authorities and prosecutors all over Virginia, across the nation, and internationally. She also trains prosecutors, animal control, and law enforcement officers on the state of Virginia animal law. She is a board member of the Virginia Animal Fighting Taskforce. Ms. Welch serves as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia to aid in animal fighting and animal crime prosecutions.
She is a senior faculty member for the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA). She is the Chair of the Animal Law Curriculum Advisory Committee for the APA. She serves as adjunct faculty for Animal Law at the University of Richmond Law School and William & Mary Law School. She has testified before a Congressional Caucus examining the enforcement of animal laws and the cooperation between state and federal partners. She has trained other countries on animal crime, including Greece, the United Kingdom, and Spain and she has advised on animal criminal cases in Columbia and Belgium.
She has received many honors for her work on behalf of animals. In 2022, she received the Ellen Glasgow Award for Humane Service from the Richmond SPCA for her work on behalf of abused animals. In 2020, she received the Humane Law Enforcement Award from HSUS for the seizure of zoo animals from a neglectful zoo (one of the first times in twenty years that law enforcement has intervened on behalf of zoo animals). In 2019, HSUS gave her and her Unit the Humane Law Enforcement Award for bringing to justice wildlife trafficker, resulting in the closing of 5 fox pens. In 2018, the Norfolk SPCA honored her with The Thomas M. Ammons III Animal Welfare Award. In 2014, she was named Prosecutor of the Year by the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. In 2013, she was named one of the Top 10 Animal Defenders in the Nation by Animal Legal Defense Fund. She was presented with the Albert Schweitzer Medal for her work on behalf of the animals in 2012 by the Animal Welfare Institute.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/pocket-pets-and-beyond-investigation-and-prosecution-of-pet-stores/

Online Course – Starts 10/18/23 – Dog Lifesaving Course – Best Friends (fee applies)
2023-10-18 | Virtual
Best Friends and Southern Utah University’s Dog Lifesaving Course is designed for anyone who wants to positively impact the lives of dogs in shelters, whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey.
Join us as we empower you with the knowledge, tools, strategies, and steps to start making changes immediately to increase dog lifesaving and enhance the lives of dogs at your organization.
The online Dog Lifesaving Course engages animal services practitioners, shelter staff, volunteers, and advocates in lessons and discussions around saving the lives of dogs.
During this seven-week, university-endorsed college online course, you’ll learn from experts in the field and explore proven ways to save the lives of dogs in animal shelters through adoption, dog behavior and well-being, foster programs, canine handling, shelter medicine, and much more.
At its core, the course focuses on how lifesaving can be increased.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends.org/learn/dog-lifesaving

Online Course - Starts 10/18/23 - Principles of Contemporary Animal Services Certificate Course - Best Friends (fee applies)
2023-10-18 | Virtual
The Principles of Contemporary Animal Services certificate course is a great way to develop an understanding of the animal services profession by learning about the field’s history, current state, and future possibilities.
The certificate course is built around contemporary best practices provided by experts and organizations in the field to give you a well-rounded view of the profession. With course content curated by Best Friends Animal Society as well as leading practitioners and researchers in the field, you will have access to a wide range of earned expertise, perspectives, information, and resources.
Choose from two participation options:

POCAS Certification – successful completion earns an SUU Institutional Certificate and one Continuing Education Unit (CEU), $399
POCAS Fast Track – successful completion earns three credits that may articulate into undergraduate or participating master’s degree programs at Southern Utah University, $699

WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends.org/learn/principles-animal-services

Online Course -10/18/23 - Mission Possible: Solving Separation Anxiety - PuppyWorks (fee applies)
2023-10-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
This webinar will reveal the not commonly believed fact that indeed resolution of Separation Anxiety is truly possible.
We will review multiple aspects about separation anxiety including the why, the what, and the how to proceed. In addition, the considerable research about separation anxiety over the past 4 decades will be incorporated as it is extremely helpful in working with this very nuanced behavior issue.
A structured approach to creating separation anxiety plans has turned a once considered impossible training task into a doable one with successful resolution of even the most severe appearing separation anxiety cases being attainable.
A few of the key elements of this training discussion will include the following and more:

Myths about Separation Anxiety
Systematic Desensitization and What That Really Means
Absence Management Creativity and Solutions
The Possibility of Prevention?
Feeding Toys not Necessarily a Fixit
Confinement and its Impact on SA
“Spoiling” a Dog with SA Might Surprise You
Obedience Training is not the Panacea

About the Presenter:
Malena DeMartini-Price is renowned in the dog training world for her expertise in dog separation anxiety issues. She is the author of the books Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs (Dogwise. 2014) and the new edition: Separation Anxiety in Dogs- Next Generation Treatment Protocals & Practices (Dogwise 2020).
She has contributed articles on separation anxiety to multiple publications such as the Association of Professional Dog Trainers’ (APDT) Chronicle of the Dog, Pet Professional Guild’s (PPG) Barks From the Guild, and various national magazines such as The Bark.
Malena has dedicated her career to finding better ways to treat separation anxiety and oversees a team of highly experienced and uniquely qualified Certified Separation Anxiety Trainers.
She lectures on SA at professional dog training workshops and conferences around the world, including everything from large professional conferences to small venues. She also has been interviewed widely on this topic and multiple videos and podcasts have been produced. Malena is an honors graduate of the esteemed Academy for Dog Trainers, where she studied under Jean Donaldson, and is a member of the APDT, the Pet Professionals Guild, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/malena-ellen

Online Event - 1st and 3rd Wednesdays - Discover Your Best Life at Hatching Hour: Meaningful Conversations, Lasting Change - Hatching
2023-10-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Discover Your Best Life at Hatching Hour: Meaningful Conversations, Lasting Change! Looking to enrich your life, personally and professionally? Hatching Hour is your community. Our online gatherings serve up expert insights, compelling stories, and actionable wisdom to help you #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter.
Dive deep into transformative mindsets, tap in to your potential, and chart your journey towards a life filled with intention—all for free.
Elevate, inspire, transform. Start your next chapter with Hatching Hour. Your future self will thank you. Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrc-yrqTwoEtUp4AzxOVdkbn59y7qpspQm#/registration
About José Ocaño:
José Ocaño has spent more than 15 years working to preserve and support the human-animal bond. Self-awareness, personal accountability, and relationship cultivation have been foundational as Jose navigates his career and life outside of work. At his first job with one of the largest animal shelters in the Arizona, Jose learned the importance of developing emotional intelligence, communication, and people skills to build meaningful relationships that inspire and motivate people to work better together. In 2017, after a decade of working to transform that organization, Jose joined Best Friends Animal Society, a national nonprofit organization where he served as the first Senior Director of People and Culture.
At Best Friends, Jose was responsible for leading dynamic teams, including Human Resources, Learning and Staff Development, Employee Experience, and Organizational Culture initiatives, and served as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team. Through collaboration, change, and innovative management, Jose and his team stewarded a workplace culture that was employee- and value-centric. These efforts positioned Best Friends to win multiple Top Workplace Awards since 2020.
In 2023, Jose launched Hatching, a company centered around helping people #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter. Hatching’s vision is to create a more peaceful world by helping people live with more compassion, gratitude, and self-worth. The goal of Hatching is to help people and organizations leverage their unique experiences and potential to make the workplace an environment where people can thrive. Jose believes that, together, we will make the world a better place by leading with intention, authenticity, and personal accountability.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrc-yrqTwoEtUp4AzxOVdkbn59y7qpspQm#/registration

Online Course – Starts 10/19/23 – Professional Dog Training Mentorship with Sue Alexander - Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
2023-10-19 | Virtual
Are you interested in learning how to train dogs? Whether you are new to the field, or an old hand, this course takes you from recognizing and addressing stress in dogs through teaching dogs specific skills, and changing emotional responses.
New course, starting October 19, with Instructor Sue Alexander CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC. Sue is joined by Trish McMillan MSc CPDT-KA, the owner of the Shelter Behavior Hub and the author of the Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship, and by Laura Harper, MSc, CPDT-KA, one of the senior instructors at Dogs in the Park, Sue’s school. Shelter Dog Training Mentorship is a ground-breaking comprehensive course that focuses on how to train dogs. This course takes you from recognizing and addressing stress in dogs though teaching dogs specific skills, and changing emotional responses.
32.5 Continuing Education Credits Approved for CCPDT and IAABC!
20 Continuing Education Credits approved for CPDT and 10 Continuing Education Credits for CBCC!!
The Dog Training Mentorship begins on October 19, 2023 with the class meetings at 10:30am or 7:30pm EST (you only need to come to one!).
WEBSITE LINK: https://trish-s-school-bcb6.thinkific.com/courses/2023B-PDTM-dog-training-mentorship

Webinar - 10/19/23 - Success with Dr. Overall's Protocol for Relaxation & Case Studies - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-10-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
This second webinar in a two-part series focuses on Dr. Overall’s Protocol for Relaxation. Dr. Overall advises us, “This protocol is the essential, basic behavior modification program on which all more complex programs using desensitization (DS) and counter-conditioning (CC) will be built.” We’ll look at the protocol itself, see examples with puppies and adult dogs, and demonstrate how to incorporate work with triggers. We’ll also review case studies demonstrating how all the protocols work together to create a foundation for behavior modification.
Presenter: Marge Rogers
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Event - 10/19/23 - Raise Your Voice on Veterinary Education - The Bridge Club
2023-10-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Our TBC+ community has shared they would like to have a real solutions based conversation about moving our educational efforts forward. So come with ideas and a beverage. This will be a fun, interactive conversation.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/raise-your-voice-on-veterinary-education

Webinar - 10/19/23 - Serene Vaccines: The Fear Free Vaccine Experience - Fear Free
2023-10-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
There are many lifestyle factors that influence the decision to vaccinate or not to vaccinate, and we must learn to be proactive about addressing potential concerns that may arise. In this webinar, Dr. Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP, FFCP-Elite, will provide an overview of vaccinations for Lyme, Leptospirosis, and Feline Leukemia with a focus on how to clearly explain the benefits of each vaccine to pet parents. Using Fear Free concepts, we can alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress during the vaccination appointment for the pet and pet owner. Fear Free takes the pet out of petrified, so we can keep vaccines serene!
After attending this webinar, you will be able to:
– Clearly explain vaccination benefits to pet owners.
– Apply Fear Free concepts to safely & comfortably vaccinate patients.
– Develop skills for successful Fear Free communications with your team & clients.
Brought to you by our friends at Elanco.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xneATdgMRvKVWpEgoYWKUw#/

Webinar - 10/20/23 - Proactive Post Adoption Strategies and Support - GoodPup
2023-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This series starts off with a bang on Friday, October 20th at 2:00 pm EST with guest speaker Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, who will be co-hosting with Morgan Rivera, GP Shelter Manager, CPDT-KA.
Kelley is a nationally recognized expert in the field of shelter behavioral care and has worked with animal welfare organizations for over 20 years while Morgan has been directly involved in a variety of capacities within the animal welfare arena from volunteer to shelter manager, also for the past 20 years.
Together they will both be bringing their wealth of knowledge to the table to discuss the importance of taking a proactive approach to post adoption support to ensure forever homes. This webinar will include ideas on how best to implement those strategies within the shelter environment; how to coach on the decompression period as a dog adjusts to their new environment; and how to get started with introductions to other family members, including already established pets in the home.
This webinar is the first in a series of 3 on Proactive Post Adoption Strategies. We’ll be following it up with webinars on how to successfully set up “new” dog introductions in multi animal homes with a focus on dog to dog introductions in November and dog to cat introductions in December.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/proactive-post-adoption-strategies-support-tickets-718710902657

Online Certificate Program – Starting 10/23/23 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Shelter Operations – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2023-10-23 | Virtual
Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management, community engagement, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career.
The five courses are:

Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

Each of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.
You can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate.
Who will benefit from the program?

Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
New shelter directors.
Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
Board members of animal shelters.

Credit for program/courses
Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.
Each course earns:

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits

Schedule and Registration
Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.
​WEBSITE LINK: https://uc.pacific.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=192577
