Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 7/21/21 - My emotions are out of control! Managing emotions & staying calm under pressure - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-07-21 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
What sets veterinary professionals off the most?
A) Barking dogs
B) Demanding clients
C) Irritable coworkers
D) Curbside, pandemics, and homeschooling
E) ALL of the above
In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Sally Ryan, will review how to manage emotions in the veterinary clinic…because it’s highly stressful! As leaders, it’s important to be able to manage our emotions so that we lead effectively. In this webinar, learn about:

The physiology of emotions
How emotions can affect our behavior
Common behavioral responses to stress
Strategies for managing both emotions & behavior
How to lead & perform effectively and help others do the same.

This 2021 leadership track course is approved by the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager Board as applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), CVPM Course Approval ID# 20-81.

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 20
RACE Program number: 757599/757601
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-21-2021-my-emotions-are-out-of-control-managing-emotions-staying-calm-under-pressure/

Webinar - 7/22/21 - Smart Strategies to Raise More for Your Animal Organization - Network for Good
2021-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
You love animals and your donors do too! In the first session of our cause-area based webinar series, Cindy Harris will share her experience in the animal welfare world to help you tackle what to do next.
Here are just a few of the things you will learn:

Giving Clubs, subscription giving and why it works
Social Media and why you MUST post
Animal people & Swag – what they love and what they don’t
What about celebrity ambassadors? Is it worth the effort?
How to use your data to maximize your fundraising efforts

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/smart-strategies-to-raise-more-for-your-animal-organization/

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-07-22 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-07-29 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 - 7/21/21 to 7/22/21 - Leading Change in Team-Based Veterinary Medical Healthcare - AAVMC (fee applies)
2021-07-22 11:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
“Leading Change: Emphasizing Team-based Veterinary Care” will examine opportunities for enhancing educational programs for DVM students and veterinary nurse/technicians in a way that can broaden, deepen and expand access to clinical care. The symposium is targeted at veterinary educators, veterinary nurse/technician educators and other thought leaders and will focus on a competency-based veterinary educational framework. Topical areas to be covered include an examination and assessment of the current operating environment for veterinary nurse/technicians, including work roles and responsibilities, retention and compensation, and existing models from industry. Toward enhancing teamwork, desired core competencies for all DVM graduates will be considered, along with effective models from veterinary teaching hospitals.

The symposium will look at emerging innovations in veterinary nurse/technician education, including specialization, and models of veterinary nurse/technician education from AAVMC member institutions. It will also consider diversity, equity and inclusion and the veterinary healthcare team; competency-based veterinary/nursing education; potential MS programs in veterinary clinical care; and practice act considerations.

WEBSITE LINK: https://web.cvent.com/event/8c57ad4f-e8c7-4839-8372-1389ab34e6e8/summary

Webinar - 7/22/21 - The Care, Nurturing and Enrichment of Tame and Feral Volunteers - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-07-22 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Volunteers are the life-blood of many organizations. But how do you find these important members of your team? During this webinar, we’ll discuss:

Simple recruiting ideas that won’t break the budget
Why mentoring is important to your cause
How to get better performance without giving yourself a nervous breakdown.
What does it take to retain and maintain long term volunteers?

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/the-care-nurturing-and-enrichment-of-tame-feral-volunteers/

Online Event - 7/22/21 - The Roundtable: How Loud Can You Bark? Hellraising vs Fundraising - The AAWA
2021-07-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Big brands get to have the biggest voices and attention, while organizations doing the most good are often overlooked. Nonprofit social impact orgs such as animal shelters can’t compete with the $$$$ budgets big brands dedicated to media buying, production, talent, product, creative, etc. So how can animal welfare fundraisers and marketers raise hell together, to shake it up and find new and innovative ways to increase donor support and drive sustainable revenue?
Hear from animal welfare leaders whose organizations have significantly increased engagement with their donors. Panelists will share their personal stories, lessons learned, and how partnership drove sustainable success, including how a shelter recently embarked on a 5-year plan to significantly increase its level of donor support.
Both marketers and fundraisers will gain insights and inspiration to create effective strategies. Questions from the audience will follow the roundtable discussion.
The Association’s Roundtable series features leaders discussing emerging and critical issues in animal welfare.

Moderated by Jim Tedford, President and CEO, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
The Roundtable Guests:

Denise Wong, CEO, One & All
Stephanie Ladeira, Chief of Philanthropy & Community Development, Humane Society Silicon Valley
Angela Speed, Vice President of Communications, Wisconsin Humane Society

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/the-roundtable-how-loud-can-you-bark-hellraising-vs-fundraising

Webinar - 7/22/21 - Preventing Owner Surrender: Creating Low Cost Veterinary Services in Your Community, A Face to Face Conversation with Veterinary Medical Experts - HASS
2021-07-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
One of the top reasons people surrender their animals to shelters is because they can’t afford necessary medical care. Low or no-cost veterinary services are needed to support communities so people can keep their pets.
Join this virtual, face-to-face event featuring some of the prominent leaders in shelter medicine to unpack how you can provide these services by modifying your shelter’s infrastructure and creating community partnerships. We will talk through the External Facing Medical Care toolkits, answer your biggest questions, and discuss what is next for the future of community-centered veterinary services.
Get hands on advice from veterinary experts, Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH; Ellen Jefferson, DVM; Lauren Overman, DVM; Erin Katribe, DVM, MS; Jeremy Prupas, VMD; Kelley Meyers, DVM; and Maria Anselmo.
Limited spots available, don’t miss your opportunity to join this special event. Register today!
Review these materials in advance:
https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/toolkit/external-facing-medical-care/
https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/webinars/starting-a-facility-from-scratch/
https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/webinars/in-shelter-support-care-program/
https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/webinars/utilizing-existing-veterinary-practices/
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkdO-oqTIiHtzQqvljng-izmaghO5sSslx

Online Event - 7/22/21 - A Conversation: New Advanced Degree Option for Veterinary Technicians/Nurses - The Bridge Club
2021-07-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
How can veterinary medicine bridge the gap between Credentialed Technicians and Veterinarians in practice? Join The Bridge Club for this exclusive event where we talk with Mark Cushing, CEO of Animal Policy Group, Dr. Stacy Anderson, Dean of Lincoln Memorial and Dr. Jim Lloyd, Former Dean of University of Florida about a new advanced degree option for Veterinary Technicians. Bring all your questions as this group is excited to give you answers. You’re not going to want to miss this conversation!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/a-conversation-new-advanced-degree-option-for-veterinary-technicians-nurses

Webinar - 7/22/21 - Eat, Play, Love! Developing Your New Relationship With Your Puppy by Deb Jones - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-07-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
This webinar is all about the start of your journey with your puppy. If we’re lucky, we are starting out on a 15 year or so relationship. That’s much longer than many human relationships! We will talk about ways to set the tone for a long term mutually enjoyable partnership. People are often uncertain how to set the parameters in the early days with a new puppy. What’s important to do right away and what can (and often should) wait until later when the puppy is more mature? Doing the right things at the right times is really important, but how do we know what to do and when to do it? Join Deb for a thorough discussion of the most important concepts and skills to introduce to your pup. She’ll talk about the importance of discovering valuable reinforcers while developing your relationship and establishing rules. Her 3 Rs for puppy raising of Relationship, Reinforcers, and Rules will serve as a clear guide for your puppy training in the early days.
While food is one of the most universal and valuable reinforcers we can use, people often take it for granted and don’t consider how to grow and maintain it over time. We’ll consider how to develop and increase interest and food, and how to use it thoughtfully not only to reinforce behaviors but to build your relationship. When it comes to toys and play we will give you some clear ideas and guidelines for introducing toys, determining your pup’s natural play preferences, and putting structure around the games we play together.
Speaking of structure, we will also consider the importance of your key rules for life and how to introduce and maintain those with consistency. Your rules may well be different than mine, and that’s okay. We all have different situations and care about different aspects of living with dogs.
When it comes to a new puppy we all want to do it “right” this time and avoid our previous mistakes. In the process we will likely make new and different mistakes. That’s okay, life with a puppy isn’t about being perfect. It’s about doing our best to be the kind of life and training partners our pups need and deserve.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/fdsa-calendar

Webinar - 7/22/21 - Fighting Fungus with Education: SPORE Program and Finishing School Foster Program - Getting 2 Zero
2021-07-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
At many shelters, ringworm can lead to devastating consequences. However, it does not have to be — with proper protocols, it can be safely treated and cured. At the San Francisco SPCA, we save over 350 animals with ringworm every year. Wanting to do more, we created the SPORE (Shelters Preventing Outbreaks of Ringworm through Education) program in 2013 to teach others how to better detect, treat, and manage ringworm in their shelter. For this session, we will be outlining research-based protocols that are in use here at the SF SPCA and examine how those same concepts apply to a variety of different shelters and rescues. We will explore the use of volunteers and the community to help this type of program flourish in fanatically constrained environments, such as animal shelters. We will also take a look at a new pilot foster program for ringworm animals called the Finishing School Foster Program that fosters out ringworm animals at the end of their treatment, freeing up space in the shelter to help more animals in need.
Presenter: Dr. Laura Mullen
Laura started working at the San Francisco SPCA in 2001, enjoyed a variety of roles with in the Shelter Medicine Department, ranging from Veterinary Assistant to Foster Coordinator, and has now settled in the position of Shelter Medicine Outreach Programs Manager. She is passionate about education and finding workable solutions within the shelter community. In 2012, Laura received a small grant from the SF SPCA board to start the SPORE Program that now saves over 350 animals with ringworm yearly. SPORE, Shelters Preventing Outbreaks of Ringworm through Education, is a program that teaches shelters how to better detect, treat and manage ringworm in the shelter setting. Starting out her training locally, focusing on municipal shelters in the Bay Area, she soon discovered a niche that would help to save countless of innocent lives. With the help of Maddie’s Fund, more than 80 shelters from over 25 different states have come to the SF SPCA to receive training from the SPORE Program, are currently treating ringworm at their facility, eliminating fear though education in their community and saving lives.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UIy9oXbuT7iUfsQ9PzOTgQ
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.g2z.org.au/g2z-webinars-and-online-events.html

Online Course - 7/24/21 - ACVB Resident Short Course - ACVB (fee applies)
2021-07-24 06:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The Resident Short Course was created in response to requests for more in-depth coverage of topics of particular interest to residents, and based on resident suggestions. We are excited to welcome the following presenters:

Dr. Melissa Bain
Ruminant Lecture

Dr. Tom Favale
TBD

Dr. Niwako Ogata
Psychopharmacology

Dr. Valli Parsatharathy
Feline Social Behavior and Intercat Aggression

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dacvb.org/page/2021residentshortcourse

Online Event - 7/24/21 - Kitten Lady Shares The Joys Of Saving & Fostering Felines - Kitten Lady
2021-07-24 11:00 - 12:15 | Virtual
Broward County Library and Hannah Shaw are collaborating to present this engaging kitten rescue program. Hannah Shaw is known as Kitten Lady and is the author of Tiny but Mighty: Kitten Lady’s Guide to Saving the Most Vulnerable Felines. Most people believe that tiny adorable kittens are easily adoptable from animal shelters, but the truth is that many shelters are understaffed and do not have the time or resources to care for newborn kittens. In addition, even though many people would like to help these babies, most of us do not know the best way to do so. Meet Kitten Lady and listen as she explains what you should do if you find an abandoned kitten and shares the joys of being a foster parent to an orphaned kitten or a cuddly kitty family. It is easier than you might think, and giving these tiny, furry beings a real chance at a good life can be very rewarding.
This is a virtual program you can attend from your computer. Event begins at 2pm Eastern Time!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.kittenlady.org/events

Online Course - Starts 7/25/21- Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning - IAABC (fee applies)
2021-07-25 | Virtual
This course will help you:

Think scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.
Understand and break training into component principles.
Understand environmental events that maintain behavior.
Increase your ability to be humane and effective.
Understand how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud our thinking and our work.
Consider what we are describing when we say an animal is “confident,” “creative,” “a problem solver,” and how we should approach those learners.
See the common principles at play in different animals & species.
Become a more effective and humane trainer by cutting through the jargon and directly assessing behavior.

Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: JoAnna Platzer, B.Sc. & Dr. Erica Feuerbacher
Course Activities, Objectives, & Assessment
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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses_webinars/fundamentals-of-animal-behavior-and-learning/

Online Event - 7/26/21 - CalAnimals Emerging Leaders' Summer Symposium #ThankstoMaddie - Maddie's Fund and CalAnimals
2021-07-26 13:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
#Thanktomaddie over 30 emerging leaders will share the knowledge they have gained through their recent cohort. The agenda will be broken into short presentations featuring the following topics:
Lessons from a Leader
Collaborative Connections and Financial Management,
Emerging Leaders: Developing Others and Professional Development
Navigating Challenges
Exceptional Executives and Cultural Humility
Vision for the Future
For full schedule details, please visit Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/calanimalselp
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/calanimalselp

Webinar - 7/27/21 - The Future of Fundraising: All You Need for Hybrid Events and Auctions - Network for Good
2021-07-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Special events and auctions have always been key components to a nonprofit’s mission promotion, donor acquisition, and fundraising strategy. Approximately 95% of Network for Good customers host 1-3 events each year, and 60% run at least 1 auction.
But, we saw that the pandemic shook events and auctions to their core, driving organizations to rethink the value of their events and how to deliver engaging virtual and hybrid events that still hit fundraising goals.
So we got to work! The future of fundraising and events is here and ready for you—livestreaming, attendee chat, on-page donation links (with a goal thermometer), text to give, online and mobile auctions. Come learn about the best practices for hybrid events and the best tool to execute them!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/the-future-of-fundraising-all-you-need-for-hybrid-events-and-auctions/

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 7/27/21 - All-Star Community Cat Panel - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP
2021-07-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The cats have commandeered the mic again!
We know you’re up to your ears in cats and the need for feline-focused management solutions is intense right now. Last month the Million Cat Challenge hosted a webinar, The Top Ten: Questions and Controversy with Community Cat Programs, to address your biggest CCP programming and messaging battles. It was a great presentation by three feline heavyweights—Maddie’s Director of Feline Lifesaving Monica Frenden, HSUS Senior Analyst for Cat Protection & Policy Danielle Bays, and Stray Cat Alliance Executive Director Christi Metropol—that dove right into all the hot topics. In one short hour, they covered everything from the “why” behind community cat programming to “how” to have the friendly vs. feral conversation with your community, and why we should move away from calling community cat programming by different names (i.e. TNR, RTF, SNR). Our time flew by so quickly there were still questions rolling in when the curtains dropped.
Thankfully, the all-star panel has agreed to visit CASCAR for an aftershow, this time joined by Shelter PALS founder and attorney Brandy Kuentzel to answer your California-specific lingering legal questions. We won’t have time to go through the entire presentation again, so definitely check it out before CASCAR if you haven’t already so we can dive right into the conversation and maximize our time with this great panel. Bring your staff, your questions, and your concerns—this is your chance to streamline your cat intake protocols and messaging!
CASCAR room link: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg

Webinar - 7/27/21 - Speak the Right Words - Fear Free
2021-07-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this webinar, Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton, principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC (HLM), will help vets and their staff learn how to appropriately address disagreements and foster mindful reactions to difficult discussions.
As the first conflict consultation practice in the U.S. dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts that arise in business and life over animals, HLM uses empathy, compassion, and methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to assist people in understanding the “why” of a conflict that arises when dealing with animals. These conflicts are relational, not transactional, and can be nipped in the bud—before they nip the veterinarian in the butt—if skills to address the conflict are learned and applied.
Attendees will gain the knowledge on how to peacefully and proactively:
• Address disagreements
• Choose to keep relationships or let them go peacefully
• Appreciate how you (and others) think
• Enhance your listening skills
• Find strength in allowing curious questions and discussions
• Realize you can navigate difficult conversations
Brought to you by our friends at Vetoquinol.
WEBSITE LINK: https://fearfreepets.com/resources/webinars/

Webinar - 7/27/21 - Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in our canine companions - VETGirl
2021-07-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
What’s new with veterinary oncology? In this complimentary VETgirl–Blue Buffalo webinar, Dr. Cheryl London, DVM, PhD, DACVIM reviews some of the recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in dogs. Tune in to learn newer findings regarding canine cancer genetics, non-invasive screening tools, therapy monitoring, and new treatment strategies.
Thanks to sponsorship from Blue Buffalo, this webinar is FREE to all!

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-27-2021-advances-in-the-diagnosis-and-treatment-of-cancer-in-our-canine-companions/

Webinar - 7/28/21 - Stress, Recuperation Rates and Elizabethan Collars - Let's Smash the 'Cone of Shame' and Replace it with the 'Sunflower Shield' - PPG (fee applies)
2021-07-28 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
After surgery, a pet is often sent home wearing an Elizabethan collar – also referred to as an E collar, Buster collar, or plastic cone – to prevent licking and chewing of the incision which could cause irritation, infection, and delayed healing.  Could non-compliance lead to delayed healing?  Could the cone itself lead to extended recovery time if the pet experiences fear, anxiety, or stress while wearing the cone? And, if so, what can we do to about?
Join the presenter as she delves into scientific, observational, and anecdotal evidence regarding the impact of owner-compliance and stress on recovery rates and provides a solution to help make wearing of the Elizabethan collar less stressful for the dog, pet guardians and veterinarians.
Learning objectives:

Understand how fear, anxiety, and stress may directly or indirectly affect wound healing.
Understand the potential negative impact of Elizabethan collars on animal welfare.
Learn how non-compliance of Elizabethan collar wearing may lead to delayed recuperation rates.
Understand the potential for delayed healing which may be experienced by some dogs wearing Elizabethan collars.
Learn what trainers, guardians, vets, and pet care providers can do to help take the fear, anxiety, and stress, out of the Elizabethan collar, setting the scene for a happier pet and the potential for a speedier recovery rate.

CEUs: PPAB 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4178769

Webinar - 7/28/21 - "No Worries—She's an Indoor Cat" is NOT the Solution for Tick & Heartworm Prevention for Cats - EveryCat Health Foundation
2021-07-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join us Wednesday, July 28th, 2021, at 1:00 pm EDT for “No Worries- She’s an Indoor Cat” is NOT the Solution for Tick & Heartworm Prevention for Cats,” a review of the more common external and internal parasites of cats, including an update on prevalence and parasite forecasts from Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC); a discussion of the risk to indoor cats; and how long-acting preventives can increase compliance and protect more pets. This webinar is intended for both cat owners and veterinary professionals and is RACE-approved. EveryCat Health Foundation’s Steve Dale, CABC, will be moderating.
The webinar will be presented by Dr. I. Craig Prior, the previous owner of VCA Murphy Road Animal Hospital, an eight-doctor practice in Nashville, TN, and former owner/partner in three BluePearl emergency hospitals in Middle Tennessee. A 37-year veteran, Dr. Prior’s professional interests include all aspects of small animal medicine and surgery and the operations and metrics of well-managed practices. Born and raised in Australia, Dr. Prior graduated from the University of Queensland in Brisbane with a degree in veterinary medicine in 1984 and moved to the United States in 1985.Dr. Prior is a board member and past president of the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPCvet.org).
Register HERE
This webinar is sponsored by Merck Animal Health.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6438623960084574732

Online Event - 7/29/21 to 7/30/21 - Animal Welfare Summit - AAWA and Michelson Found Animals
2021-07-29, 2021-07-30 | Virtual
Michelson Found Animals and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement are partnering on the first ever Animal Welfare Summit intended to bring new innovation to the animal welfare space. This two-day virtual event is available to startups or organizations, both for-profit and nonprofit, that are building products and services intended to improve the welfare of animals in shelters. This event will build relationships between the innovators and industry leaders, with the goal of building a community that will further our mission of saving pets and enriching lives.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.foundanimals.org/animal-welfare-summit/

Online Conference - 7/29/21 to 7/31/21 - AVMA Virtual Convention 2021 - AVMA (fee may apply)
2021-07-29, 2021-07-30, 2021-07-31, 2021-08-01 | Virtual
AVMA Virtual Convention 2021 brings the best features of AVMA’s in-person events online, so you can take part no matter where you are! Following the popularity and success of last year’s all-virtual event, this year’s convention promises to be just as engaging, inspiring, and educational as any in-person meeting.
Virtual Convention has something for every background and interest. Everyone is welcome—it’s your convention and it’s Powered By You! Gain an educational edge through best-in-class CE, workshops, panels, and lectures taught by experts in veterinary medicine. Network with colleagues, make new friends, and discover products and services that will enhance your veterinary career.
Not only can you take advantage of customized CE tracks and the chance to deepen your professional connections, AVMA Convention is also your opportunity to step back from the day-to-day, reconnect with your veterinary community, and rekindle your passion for veterinary medicine.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.avma.org/events/avma-convention

Webinar - 7/29/21 - The Adolescent Period of Development and Its Implications for Behavior/Dog-Owner - PPG (fee applies)
2021-07-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Whilst knowledge of dog behavior during adolescence arguably exists in the public and professional domain, the period of adolescence in dogs and other companion animals is vastly understudied within the scientific community.
Adolescence is a relatively long period of development during which a juvenile becomes an adult and is marked by intense neurological and hormonal changes. Within the domestic dog, adolescence is typically considered to begin with the onset of pubertal development at around 6 months of age (puberty is thought to begin between 6-9 months in males and 6-16 months of age in females) and continues until behavioral/social maturity is reached. There is no precisely agreed age at which an individual dog can be considered behaviorally mature, but dogs aged younger than two years have the shortest memory spans and certain trait level behavioral changes still occur between 18-24 months of age in border collie dogs. Therefore, dogs aged under 2 years of age are likely to still be undergoing adolescent behavioral development.
This period of development is likely to be a particularly vulnerable time for dog-owner relationships, and for shaping the long-term behavior of the developing animal. In this session, the presenter will provide an overview of the neurological and behavioural changes that mammals undergo during adolescence, along with highlighting the potential implications.
Although the particular focus of this session will be on dogs, much of the theory and evidence behind it should be applicable across all mammalian species, and much of the background provided will be in general terms, so the session should be applicable for anyone interested simply in mammalian behavior development.
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1

About Your Presenter
Dr. Naomi Harvey is a zoologist with a specialty in applied animal behavior and veterinary health and welfare. Since November 2019, she has been working at the Dogs Trust as a research manager in canine behavior and she holds an honorary position as an associate professor of companion animal behavior and welfare at the University of Nottingham. With a BSc in zoology from Cardiff University and a PhD in applied canine behavior from the University of Nottingham, Dr. Harvey has a particular specialty in designing and validating methods for securing robust and valid measures of animal behavior from their guardians.
She also has expertise in veterinary epidemiology, having successfully designed and led the Itchy Dog project to investigate the environmental and genetic risk factors for canine atopic dermatitis and its impact on dog behavior. Her research interests lie in improving the evidence base for issues affecting companion animal welfare within the fields of veterinary medicine and clinical animal behavior, to better inform how we manage and treat the animals in our care. Her PhD focused on how behavior develops in juvenile guide dogs, and as such, she has a particular interest in the adolescent phase of development and what it could mean for our pets.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4361943

Webinar - 7/29/21 - Why is My Puppy Limping? A Common-Sense Approach to Juvenile Canine Orthopedic Diseases - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-07-29 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this VETgirl webinar, Dr. Michael Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS will review a common-sense approach to juvenile canine orthopedic disease. Dr. Jaffe will explain orthopedic injuries in juvenile canines, how to diagnose them, and treatment options available. Tune in to learn about elbow dysplasia, OCD, panosteitis, injuries to growth plates, and other common orthopedic diseases seen in young canine patients.
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All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-29-2021-why-is-my-puppy-limping-a-common-sense-approach-to-juvenile-canine-orthopedic-diseases/

Webinar - 7/29/21 - Denise Fenzi - Calming Games for High Arousal - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-07-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
You love your dog’s enthusiasm for the reinforcer but you don’t love the frantic ball of fur energy that comes out in its presence. You love your dog’s drive for work but sometimes you wish she took a day off once in a while. You love to train your dog at home but when you go out, it’s as if the whole world is a trigger for high arousal.
Sound familiar?
Easily aroused dogs are awesome dogs with fantastic working capacity but sometimes we wish they could self-regulate better. Self regulation is necessary to live peacefully in our world, and if you have goals for competition, they are essential in order to perform with a clear head. Plus, it’s kinder to the dog. Who wants to exist in a state of overarousal all the time?
So what can you do? You can learn to provide appropriate outlets for that energy, and give your dog the tools they need to relax (or escalate) their arousal as appropriate. Here’s where Calming Games for High Arousal come in! We hope you’ll join Denise Fenzi for this webinar to find out about the skills and games you can play with your dog to raise and lower arousal. An essential skill for both life and sports!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/fdsa-calendar
