Texas Unites Presents (fee applies): The social vulnerability index (SVI) study, published by Best Friends Animal Society, brings to light many conclusions, some expected and some not so much. In this session we dive into the output of that study, focusing on key takeaways to help us modify our programs to best serve and utilize our community.
Pethealth Inc. Presents: The PetPoint Transfer Network (PPTN) allows you to find new partners, share and transfer records, and so much more. Join us in our first ever Transfer Workshop Series to learn how to leverage your data management software and how to strengthen your connections within the industry.
Texas Unites Presents (fee applies): With less opportunity for in-person support, a strategy that individuals can apply to help them recognize their needs and unique gifts is essential. Honor Feelings: Reframe Story is a proactive tool that individuals can practice every day and share both in-person and while engaged in virtual conversations and gatherings.
Texas Unites Presents (fee applies): You will hear from two speakers who have decades of lobbying experience and have been at the forefront of this campaign. You’ll learn how to get an ordinance drafted, introduced and enacted into law. You’ll learn what hurdles that puppy mill lobbyist will throw in your path, and how to overcome them. This workshop is a must for those who are passionate about ending puppy mills.
American Pets Alive! Presents: This webinar looks at how our marketing efforts, from our social media posts to our adoption bios, can welcome more community members to our mission. We’ll also discuss how our adoption policies can support this mindset of welcoming our entire community while reducing barriers and saving more pets.
VDOS Presents (fee applies): This VDOS webinar will review the role of veterinary technicians, nurses and dental hygienists in the maintenance of equipment, instruments, and materials used in small animal dentistry and oral surgery. The focus of the second part is on routine maintenance and emergency repair of the dental machine, handpieces, etc.
Getting 2 Zero Presents: Are you looking to get started with fundraising online but think it’s expensive and complicated? Ryan from Refuel Creative will take you through some low cost options to get your digital fundraising up and running.
KSMP Presents: As California prepares to fully reopen in less than three weeks, we’re opening the CASCAR floor to hear from you: When it comes to sheltering by appointment, where are you now? What’s working and where are the biggest wins being gained so far? Where are the biggest challenges and fears still hanging out? What’s the one thing still standing in your way?
VETGirl Presents: Join us for a complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl – Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE event, where Dr. Carol Reinero, DVM, PhD, DACVIM reviews Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD), providing practical clinical guidelines helpful in disease management.
PPG Presents (fee applies): This webinar is for the dog trainer, shelter worker, rescue worker, groomer, or animal control officer. When someone calls with a “my dog is aggressive/ has bitten etc” call and that isn’t your “lane” how do we ethically and effectively get those owners seeking help to proper professionals in a quick, informative, and safe way?
VETGirl Presents: In this VETgirl–Zoetis veterinary CE webinar, where Dr. Lisa Radosta, DACVB reviews what’s new with noise phobia. Noise phobia affects almost 50% of the dogs in the United States. Noise phobia is the behavioral chameleon masquerading as generalized anxiety, inappropriate elimination and global fear. Join us to learn the latest research, treatments and patient presentations.
Texas Unites Presents (fee applies): Shor-line has collaborated with many professionals in the Shelter Design and Construction phases of new facility builds or remodel project. We will get some advice from a few of these experts to help you begin your project knowing that the end in mind is exactly what you want for your Business Success.
Texas Unites Presents (fee applies): The shelter can inherently limit an animal’s ability to make choices. How an animal performs in the shelter-setting can be greatly influenced by their collective experiences while in your care, beginning as soon as they walk through your doors. How can we change our behavior to enable more choice for the animals in our care? Join Allison Hartlage, KPA-CTP, CBCC-KA, CTC, CNWI and Manager of Animal Training and Behavior at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, to explore this important topic.
Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us for a special edition of Maddie’s Candid Conversation where we will be talking with Justin Marceau, author of Beyond Cages: Animal Law and Criminal Punishment. The discussion will center around the role of fines and fees, civil penalties, conviction and punishment in achieving positive outcomes for animals – and how current enforcement models can in fact produce negative consequences for companion animals which can hinder the goal of lifesaving.
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, June 3, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Emma Parsons to demonstrate new techniques from the Click to Calm protocol and show how they can be applied to all dogs, whether they are reactive, shy, or just easily excited. Then, Ken and Clive D.L. Wynne, Ph.D. will explore his latest book and papers, including the efficacy of the clicker and dominance theory.
Texas Unites Presents (fee applies): This workshop will discuss how Dallas Animal Services manages high-volume intake by being strategic. You will learn how the team changed the process from beginning to end to improve efficiencies and reduce cross-contamination as well as how they utilize opportunities to automate the process to avoid sticking points.
Texas Unites Presents (fee applies): We’ll talk about what feline enrichment is and how it enhances cat welfare and adoptability. You will also learn to evaluate how well your organization is doing at meeting the behavioral needs of the cats in your care and to create an enrichment program that is easy to implement and impactful, even with limited time and financial resources.
American Pets Alive! Presents: Join this virtual, face-to-face event featuring some of the preeminent leaders in shelter medicine to unpack how you can use these resources, talk through your biggest questions, and discuss what is next for the future of external medical support.
FDSA Presents (fee applies): Some dogs just don’t appear to be enthusiastic about training. In this webinar we discuss common reasons why these behaviors may occur and, most importantly, we also discuss simple strategies to put the enthusiasm back into the training process, for both the dog and the human!
PuppyWorks Presents (fee applies): In this new webinar series from Suzanne Clothier, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how temperament affects whether training is or is not successful, depending on the individual dog, handler & task; a dog’s intrinsic/extrinsic motivation, how it affects what it wants to do, can do, struggles to do & how this effects training and homing; and structure for thinking about what to want, need & expect from a dog and how to identify a best match-home for a dog.
