Fear Free Presents: There are many lifestyle factors that influence the decision to vaccinate or to not vaccinate, and we must learn to be proactive about addressing potential concerns that may arise. Join Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP, Elite FFCP (Veterinary), as she discusses how to use Fear Free concepts to alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress during the vaccination appointment for the pet and pet owner.
Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us for a brand-new season of open, informal 30-minute conversations and Q+A with influential BIPOC leaders in our field. You will be inspired by each speaker’s pathway to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity in their daily work. In our Season 2 premiere, Elijah Brice-Middleton, Director at Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) in New Jersey, reveals the values and skills he uses to face challenges of being, in his words, “a brown face in a white world.”
The Bridge Club Presents: Today, 2+ million puppies are bred in puppy mills/year. This has caused a fierce battle, including among veterinary professionals. It is the practices who see firsthand both inhumane and humane mill operations. This conversation is about finding true solutions for puppy mills.
Fear Free Presents: Join Deana Cappucci, BS, LVT, CCRVN, CCMT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation), FFCP (Veterinary), as she discusses the importance of using Fear Free techniques to alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) and create positive outcomes in the physical rehabilitation experience.
VETGirl Presents (fee applies): VETgirl U is an educational experience like no other with TED-talk-like, case-based tracks presented by the leading veterinary speakers in the world.
FDSA (fee applies): Dr. Deb Jones will talk about the advantages of teaching a dog to be zen and demonstrate specific exercises that can encourage thought before action. In particular, Deb will focus on both the art and the science of zen work. A clear understanding of the major underlying scientific principles will be very helpful to excellent application and execution of the techniques.
VIN/VSPN Presents (for VIN members): Join Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (feline), as she presents “New Feline Tests: When to Use Them & When to Lose Them.”
PPG Presents (fee applies): Luna’s story is not just her own, but the story of many rabbits who are euthanized in shelters for behavior issues. Rabbits whose issues are often created by the environment. This presentation will be useful to anyone who cares for rabbits in any capacity.
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: In this webinar, attendees will learn how to identify potential threats and resources needed for community and personal pet and animal preparedness, taking into consideration the COVID-19 environment. Attendees will leave with a roadmap on how to begin the work of preparing themselves and their communities for a disaster, as local animal welfare experts.
HSUS Presents: Join us for this webinar as we explore the life cycle of rats and mice and provide insight into their behavior, nesting and foraging that will help you advise and respond to the conflicts that people experience with them.
Maddie’s Fund Presents: Care Pathways are standardized plans for animals that have the same type of condition. During this presentation, we’ll talk about care pathways regarding behavior and how we can utilize them pathways to improve our shelter behavior programs.
Shelter Behavior Hub Presents (fee applies): 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.
Dog iBox Presents (fee applies): Although many questions are still to be answered, there is information available which can help inform our practice. This includes information which can support best practice in puppy classes as well as the advice we give owners and breeders regarding raising their puppies. This talk will examine some of the available literature from the perspective of what it might mean for what we do in practice.
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, September 1, at 12:00 pm (PT) with special guests Teoti Anderson and Clarissa Black. The episode will include real-time training demos, audience Q&A, and more!
FDSA Presents (fee applies): So you have a shy dog – one who’s easily frightened of strange people or places, or maybe even one who sits at home IMAGINING what horrible thing might happen next. Is this because of genetics? Or did you mess up somehow? Dr. Jessica Hekman will talk about the biology behind anxiety: the roles of genetics, early environment (as early as in mom’s uterus!), and socialization.
IAABC Presents (fee applies): The IAABC Animal Behavior Consulting Principles & Practice Course is a unique twelve-week, a multi-module course providing a comprehensive overview of the many facets of animal behavior consulting for all species. The course is appropriate for experienced behavior consultants and practitioners as well as those newer to the field with a strong interest in animal behavior.
VIN/VSPN Presents (fee applies): Our training will provide evidence-based professional resiliency skills to help you manage the stress and emotional demands of your work. This course is appropriate for veterinary care professionals at any stage of their career, working in all areas of our profession.
VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Karen Tobias, MS, DACVS reviews side effects of spaying and neutering in dogs. Tune in to learn breed and age-specific considerations to help you determine when the best time is to schedule that gonadectomy!
Network for Good Presents: In this session, we’ll explore key strategies to galvanize a more inclusive, diverse, and fired-up coalition of change makers ready to make the bold moves needed to fast track your big vision – no matter how many database contacts you currently have.
National Kitten Coalition Presents: This session will offer participants a brief overview of emergency planning and response for animal shelters, rescue groups, and foster parents, with a focus on considerations for kittens.
