Name: Online Event – 1/22/26 – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Pain and Behavior: A case-based talk – Maddie’s Fund
Start: 2026-01-22T12:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-01-22T13:00:00-08:00
Location: Virtual

January 2026
January 5, 2026 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST

Online Course – Starts 1/5/26 – Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Winter 2026 Session – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse

Virtual

The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Shelter Learniverse Presents: Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? The Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care, grounded in best practices, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities. Apply for the next session—it’s currently free, #ThanksToMaddie!

Free
January 8, 2026 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST

Webinar – 1/8/26 – Maddie’s Insights – Consentful Contact: Pilot Study on Human–Dog Touch – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Understanding and respecting an animal’s signals during interactions can significantly enhance their welfare and improve the human-animal interactions. In this presentation, Dr. Amir Sarrafchi will discuss his research on how dogs respond behaviourally when allowed to choose or refuse human contact. Drawing from his work on animal agency and consent, Dr. Sarrafchi will explore how these concepts can be practically applied in everyday animal care, shelter environments, and adoption programs.

Free
January 13, 2026 – January 16, 2026

In-Person Workshop – 1/13/25 to 1/16/25 – Shelter Behavior & Enrichment Workshop – Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)

Virtual

Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents (fee applies): Don’t miss out on this hands-on workshop to build essential skills for safely working with dogs in the shelter over four days at Berkeley Animal Care Services. You will work in small groups along side experienced, certified coaches to build your skills in a supportive and constructive environment. Join us January 13-16, 2026, and you will earn a Certificate of Completion, as well as the confidence and skills to improve the lives of the animals in your care.

$800
January 22, 2026 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PST Online Event – Fourth Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Maddie’s Fund

Online Event – 1/22/26 – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection – Pain and Behavior: A case-based talk – Maddie’s Fund

Virtual

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Pain and discomfort are often under-diagnosed in dogs with behavioral issues. This presentation will highlight why this happens, and reviews cases where pain was the cause of the behavior issues or made behavioral issues worse. This is happening in young dogs and dogs who may not show any typical signs of pain/discomfort, but rather express it as aggression and/or anxiety.

Free

January 2026