Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

Community Cats Podcast Presents: Return-to-Field and Targeting – what are they and how can we use them to save lives and reduce the number of cats living on our streets? Learn what these approaches are, the policies behind them and the mechanics of how they work. Plus find out how Return-to-Field and targeted TNR can be combined to achieve dramatic, sustainable reductions in both euthanasia and intake at open admission shelters.

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Amy Cardwell, CVT, VTS will review how to perform a variety of non-manual restraint techniques for imaging small animal veterinary patients. Tune in to brush up on all you need to know about x-ray technique!

VIN/VSPN Presents: Will Sander, DVM, MPH, ACVPM will discuss “What Does it All Mean: Predictive Values and Repeat Testing.”

HASS Presents: Hear from Maddie’s® American Pets Alive! Director Kristen Hassen about her experience helping former fighting roosters over the past five years. This webcast is designed for animal control, animal sheltering, and rescue professionals and participants will learn the proven steps to saving and rehoming former fighting roosters and will learn from real-life case studies.

Network for Good Presents: Since nonprofit board members are constantly told they should participate in fundraising, but “hate asking for money,” they are the perfect candidates to help with your campaign. Come away with actionable steps to take that will actually get your board to participate!

The Bridge Club Presents: What does 2022 look like, what will the hottest topics be? Join us in a casual conversation with Mark Cushing, one of the industry’s insiders and founder of the Animal Policy Group.

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): n this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Sally Ryan will review key leadership principles that will help you lead your veterinary team effectively regardless if you have a bad boss or not! In this webinar, learn how to appreciate and understand your boss even when he or she causes you immense frustration.

Dog iBox Presents (fee applies): Food is generally considered to be a primary reinforcer, which means that it is something that the majority of animals find inherently rewarding, even without prior training or experience. With that said, there are several good reasons why using food in training may not always be a great idea. This presentation will cover these reasons, as well as extensive information about how to use positive reinforcement based training methods without the use of food.

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: The training will cover customer service, radio use, and priorities, information collection and problem-solving over the phone, as well as tips and tricks on handling some of the commonly received complaint calls, and will challenge the traditional model of animal control dispatch and encourage a more proactive, engaged, and community-focused approach to the call-takers of the field service industry.