Shelter Learniverse

Online Event - 7/28/24 - Assessing Cat-Cat Interactions with Dr. Miranda Workman and Trish McMillan - Shelter Behavior Hub
2024-07-28 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join us on Sunday, July 28th at 8 PM EST for an exciting and informative session with Dr. Miranda Workman and Trish McMillan!
Can you tell if cats are playing, fighting, or something in between? This discussion will dive into what we know, what we don’t know, and what we’re learning about cat-cat interactions in homes. Gain valuable insights on assessing these interactions within the context of their relationships.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rEjlmOLvS9SbhpUZ_lHczg#/registration

Webinar - 7/30/24 - Budget Calculator: Build a Budget Backed by Local Government and Community Support - HASS
2024-07-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Never enough budget: an all-too common problem in animal welfare. HASS wants to showcase a new budget calculator tool created to garner more municipal funding, community support and address the chronic underfunding shelters unfortunately face daily. This webinar, led by APA! President & CEO, Ellen Jefferson, and Senior Director of Research & Development, Maggie Lynch, will cover how to use the HASS Budget Calculator and its results to advocate for budgets appropriate to meet the public’s expectations around humane care and shelter lifesaving.
Register below and join us live on Tuesday, July 30 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event, a recording will be distributed to all registrants within 3 business days.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3017156557816/WN_06Vk3axPS8Gr-zKDbtqEiA#/registration

Online Event - 8/1/24 - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: Foster To Adopt Programs - Maddie's Fund
2024-08-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Session Topic: Foster to Adopt Programs: Supportive Pathways from Shelter to Home
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Hawaii Island Humane Society launched their Foster-to-Adopt program as a means to get pets out of the shelter and into homes during a time when the public was not able to enter the shelters. The program was such a success for people and animals that it endured even after the shelter was able to open their doors again. Over time, the program has evolved to best meet the needs of the animals, adopters, and the organization. This presentation will walk you through the policies and procedures of Hawaii Island Humane Society’s Foster-to-Adopt program and make it easy for you to implement in your own organization.
Details about Pima Animal Care Center’s second half of the session coming soon!
Guest Speakers:
Lauren Nickerson, Executive Director, Hawaii Island Humane Society
Katie Hutchinson, Outcomes Manager, Pima Animal Care Center

About Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection:
Join us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs, collaborate with others in the field, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues.
Who should join: Foster managers, coordinators, volunteers and any staff who are interested in learning about what’s working in foster programs.
You only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting.
All recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://maddies.fund/monthlyfosterconnectionMPF
Maddie’s Fund does not share registration information.
The opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration

Webinar - 8/1/24 - Handling and Solving Conflicts with Wild Snakes - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-08-01 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
This webinar will explore the issues, the challenges, and the opportunities for agencies and individuals to promote non-lethal snake policies and protocols. We will cover a brief overview of snake biology, the identification of venomous, non-venomous, and exotic snakes, and handling and response protocols for animal control and wildlife professionals.
A few case studies will highlight issues like historic hibernaculum (den) location and relocation. Resources will be provided to help attendees enhance their snake response and advisement policies and protocols.
About the Presenter
Dave Pauli started his animal career in 1979 by opening a wildlife rescue business in Madison, Wisconsin called Humane Animal Controls, Inc. Since that time he also served as a Superintendent of Animal Control (Billings Animal Shelter), Director of bi-county Humane Society in Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities) and for the past 29 years as a field responder/director for The Humane Society of The United States.
Dave has responded to domestic animal/exotic/wild animal projects in all 50 states and two dozen countries. Dave currently responds to natural disasters, major cruelty and hoarding cases, and participates in Chemical immobilization, and immunocontraception projects for deer and horses. He also participates in volume capture projects for prairie dogs, feral dogs and cats, and many other species. He also supports and advises all HSUS Wildlife, Animal Rescue Team, Humane Society International and the Wildlife Land Trust teams with field projects or programs. He is an HSUS point person on Wild Pigs, Prairie Dogs, Turtles and Tortoises, Florida Gopher Tortoises, Trapping Issues and Wildlife Contraception. Dave serves on the boards of six NGO’s and serves on the USDA Wild Pig Task Force and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks Species Classification and Trapping Advisory committees.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/handling-and-solving-conflicts-with-wild-snakes/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2024-08-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to May 2024 or are new to these meetings, please use this link to register:
https://maddies.fund/CommunityConvoRegistration2024
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/CommunityConvo2024Registration

Online Course - 8/6/24 - Feline Confident With Pattern Games - IAABC (fee applies)
2024-08-06
Pattern games offer animals predictability and focus in our unpredictable world. This course will give you practical ideas and tools to use with your cats and clients to set them up for success in a variety of contexts. This course is designed for cat behavior consultants but will also appeal to pet owners.
What to expect from this course:

Create training plans using pattern games
Teach a variety of pattern games, such as 1-23, Look At That, Super Bowls, and more
Explore contexts in which the use of each pattern game would be most suitable
Apply pattern games in specific situations, and learn how and when to adjust your training plan
Consider best practices for setting your clients up for success

Join us for this course and develop knowledge and skills to use with all your feline behavior cases.
Course Begins: August 6, 2024
Duration: 6 weeks
Instructor: Beth Brown CDBC, CCBC, CCUI, CSAT, CPDT-KSA, FFCP
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/feline-confident-with-pattern-games/

Online Event - 8/6/24 - All Call: A Conversation on Community Veterinary Clinics - California for All Animals
2024-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
An increasing number of shelters are interested in opening access to care clinics for their community. At the August 6 All Call, join Dr. Chumkee Aziz (Outreach Veterinarian, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program) and panelists for a discussion on financial and operational models of clinics for publicly owned animals.
Panelists:

John L. Lipp, CEO, Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter

Dr. Katie Marrie, Chief Veterinary Officer, Santa Barbara Humane

Dr. Jena Valdez, Chief Med Officer, SF SPCA

The All Call is a twice-monthly, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community, programs that keep pets with their people, industry trends, research studies, as well as the hard stuff, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations, storytelling, open discussion, and Q&A time.
The All Call is hosted by California for All co-leaders Allison Cardona and Nadia Oseguera and is enriched by rotating facilitators. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call

Webinar - 8/6/24 - Not Enough Adopters, or Not Enough Adoptions: Foot Traffic Tracking May Tell You It’s the Latter - HASS
2024-08-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Why are people interested in adopting pets leaving shelters empty handed?
Turns out the shelters themselves may have more of a role that you think. Join Amanda Foster, Assistant Director of Research & Data for HASS, as well as Heidi Martson, PetSmart Charities Director of Pet Placement Initiatives, to discuss how five different shelters began implementing people-centric best practices to better understand the WHY behind their adoption conversion rate, and provide you with the tangible tools and initiatives organizations can use today to aid in increasing adoptions.
Join us live Tuesday, August 6th at 5 p.m. CST!
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN_FpVANXHzQh6xe9AnFE-zXQ

Webinar - 8/7/24 - Behavior and Training Webinar: 'De visita al veterinario' - "A friendly vet visit" - Every Dog Austin
2024-08-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Todos los perros tienen que ir al veterinario por lo menos una vez a año. Queremos enseñarles técnicas de seguridad y de manejo para que su visita sea más suave y divertida. Su perro y el veterinario se lo agradecerán ya que el propósito es que el perro se sienta más cómodo y coopere a la hora de ser examinado.
EVENTO GRATIS: las donaciones son opcionales
Speaker: Isamar Pérez Biology (B.S.) , RVT, CPDT
Contamos con más de 10 años de experiencia en ambientes de trabajo de ritmo rápido incluyendo clínicas veterinarias y centros de cuido y entrenamiento de mascotas.
Disfrutamos educar a guardianes de perros sobre el bienestar animal en todas sus etapas de vida y sobretodo nos apasiona reconstruir lazos y dar segundas oportunidades luego de que el perro muestra comportamientos de agresividad.
Todas las mascotas que hemos ayudado a regular su instinto defensivo nos han enseñado que muchos comportamientos de agresividad comienzan por una amenaza llamada dolor. Es por esto que el cuidado cooperativo en las visitas veterinarias son imprescindibles para poder llevar al animal al veterinario y poder identificar si hay una condición médica que nos urge atender.
Buscamos un balance para unir los mundos y transformar vínculos.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.everydogaustin.org/event-details/de-visita-al-veterinario-a-friendly-vet-visit

Online Course – Starts 8/13/24 – Shelter Cat Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
2024-08-13 | Virtual
This is an on-demand course, with weekly Zoom meetings and a discussion group in between, starting on Tuesday, August 13th. Classes run weekly for thirteen weeks, and participants have a whole year of access to course material. We will cover various aspects of shelter cat behavior, from intake to assessment, to post-adoption support. With the input of your peers from all over the world, we will explore the latest science and best practices in building your shelter behavior programming to meet and exceed industry standards, and to give every cat in your care the best chance at a great life.
Register before June 5 with the code UCD10 to receive 10% off.
WEBSITE LINK: https://trish-s-school-bcb6.thinkific.com/courses/2024A-scbm-shelter-cat-behavior-mentorship

Webinar - 8/13/24 and 8/14/24 - Update on Antimicrobial Use and Stewardship Recommendations in Large and Companion Animals - CVMA (fee applies)
2024-08-13 12:30 - 14:00, 2024-08-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual
This online seminar will cover important updates on antimicrobial use in both large and companion animals, as well as recommendations for antimicrobial stewardship.
Topics that will be discussed include:

Why antimicrobial stewardship is crucial in veterinary medicine
Updates on culture and sensitivity reporting
Updates on stewardship practices and recommendations in large and small animals
Applying the data to practical use in clinics

This course satisfies the one hour of California CE requirement on the judicious use of medically important antimicrobial drugs.
This course qualifies for 1.5 CEU.
CVMA Online Seminars are convenient interactive presentations offering CEUs held in real-time. This learning platform allows you to participate from anywhere with internet access – from your practice, your home, or anywhere you have an internet connection. Attending is as easy as a few mouse clicks. You will only need internet access and either computer audio, a headset, or a telephone.
This seminar is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and veterinary students only.
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cvma-online-seminar-antimicrobial-webinar-august/cvma-online-seminar-update-on-antimicrobial-use-and-stewardship-recommendations-in-large-and-companion-animals-august-13-amp-14-2024/

Webinar - 8/14/24 - Understanding Dog Body Language Using T.E.M.P. - Every Dog Austin
2024-08-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Dogs don’t speak human but their body can say millions of words. In this webinar you will gain a better understanding of reading a dogs body language through T.E.M.P. (Tail, Ears/Eyes, Mouth, and Posture)
FREE event, donations optional!
This webinar is part of Every Dog Behavior and Training’s BIPOC Speaker Series.
About the Speaker: Aaron Jones
I worked as a Vet Tech for over 12 years. Although I enjoyed my role dearly, there was still something missing. The medical side of care just did not feel like I was where I was supposed to be. I had always wanted to volunteer raising puppies to become service dogs, so I started researching non-profit organizations. I soon found one and attended my first meeting and was hooked. Training dogs is what makes me feel complete. It’s my calling. I attended Animal Behavior College where I earned my certification as a Certified Dog Trainer. I am a dog lover first, and a dog trainer second. I know from first-hand experience the difference dog training makes in the relationship between dog and owner. I believe in creating an unbreakable bond and a trusting relationship between dog and human using positive reinforcement techniques.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.everydogaustin.org/event-details/understanding-dog-body-language-using-t-e-m-p

Webinar - 8/15/24 - Protecting Kittens from Feline Panleukopenia: Essential Strategies for Animal Shelters and Rescues - Maddie's Fund
2024-08-15 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Animal shelter and rescue agencies across the country often struggle to protects cats and in particular kittens from the infectious diseases that tend to rise as ‘kitten season’ surges each year. This webinar focuses on safeguarding cats of all ages from feline panleukopenia (sometimes also called feline distemper or FPV), a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral disease. Veterinary experts will discuss disease recognition in individuals and within a shelter population, effective prevention methods, and best practices for managing outbreaks in shelter environments and foster homes.
Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for 75 minutes. This webcast will be recorded.
Join Dr. Becky Stuntebeck, Facility Design and Outreach Veterinarian at the Koret Shelter Medicine Program, and Dr. Uri Donnett, Lead Veterinarian at Dane County Humane Society, and come away knowing how to implement effective prevention strategies within the shelter or foster homes, including proper vaccination protocols and sanitation measures – and much more.
This webcast will be moderated by Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DAVBP, Fran Marino Distinguished Professor of Shelter Medicine Education at the University of Florida.
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording.
This webinar have been approved for 1.25 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association. It has also been submitted for approval for 1.25 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval. Submission for RACE CE is for on-demand viewing only. Maddie’s Fund does not share registration information.
About the Presenters
Dr. Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DAVBP
Dr. Julie Levy is the Fran Marino Endowed Distinguished Professor of Shelter Medicine Education at the University of Florida, where she focuses on the health and welfare of animals in shelters, feline infectious diseases, and humane alternatives for cat population control. She founded Operation Catnip, a community cat trap-neuter-return program that has spayed, neutered, and vaccinated more than 80,000 cats in Gainesville since 1998. A decade later, she joined Dr. Cynda Crawford to launch Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the College of Veterinary Medicine. This educational and discovery initiative has a global impact on the care of homeless animals and served as the academic home for development of the Fear Free Shelters program. She later teamed up with Dr. Kate Hurley to start the Million Cat Challenge, a shelter-based campaign that saved more than 5 million cats in shelters across North America and then Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge to create transformative “communities of practice” that deliver access to care through humane community-centric programming-inside and outside of the shelter-to achieve the right outcome for every pet.
Dr. Rebecca Stuntebeck, MS (Becky)
Becky is the Facility Design and Outreach Veterinarian for the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at UC Davis. She has consulted with many shelters across the country as well as worked as a shelter veterinarian at two private shelters in Wisconsin. In addition to facility design her interests include shelter data, proactive population management, infectious disease prevention in shelters, and building relationships with folks across the sheltering field. Outside of work she enjoys petting kittens, getting outside, and reading. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband, daughter, 1 aged moggy, and 1 rowdy mutt.
Dr. Uri Donnett, DVM, MS, DABVP
Dr. Donnett is the Chief Veterinarian at the Dane County Humane Society in Madison, WI. Uri is board certified in Shelter Medicine Practice through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. His veterinary interests include high quality/high volume spay/neuter, other shelter surgery, transport programs, epidemiology, and infectious disease in the shelter setting as well as high-quality low-cost medical care for rural and resource scarce shelters and communities. Uri has served on the board for the Association of Shelter Veterinarians since 2018.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zkfLlQroQ1S8IGbqekfgAA

Online Event - 1st Tuesdays - All Call - California for All Animals
2024-08-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The All Call is a twice-monthly, California community call for animal well-being professionals. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community, programs that keep pets with their people, industry trends, research studies, as well as the hard stuff, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations, storytelling, open discussion, and Q&A time.
The All Call is hosted by the California for All Animals team, Nadia Oseguera-Ramón, Ivy Ruiz, and Allison Cardona. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. Find past call resources and recordings, including the recent Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice series, at the Cal for All Animals website.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call

Online Course - 8/19/24 - Application Period for Fall 2024 Online Instructor-Led Courses Opens - Maddie's Fund
2024-08-19 | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund Instructor-Led Courses begin the week of September 16, 2024
Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. They’re the catalyst you need to take your programs and learning to the next level! All courses are FREE!
These courses require completion of:

Self-paced online materials
Zoom classes with your instructor and classmates (The length and number of Zoom classes are course-dependent, but can range from 4 to 6 classes, at 60- to 90- minutes.)
Final project

Class size is limited and the selection process is competitive.
THE FALL 2024 APPLICATION WINDOW IS MONDAY, AUGUST 19 – FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024.
View Sample Application
The link to apply will be posted here on Monday, August 19, 2024.
To be eligible, your organization must be a U.S.-based 501c3 or government animal welfare organization. All Maddie’s University courses are pre-approved for NACA and CAWA CE (continuing education) credits.
If you have any questions or any issues applying during the open application period, please email maddiesuniversity@maddiesfund.org.

Fall 2024 Course Offerings

Cat Adoption Team’s Fostering 4 Rock Stars
Feline Lifesaving: Essential Cat Programs for Shelters
Field Services: Community-Centered Programming
Field Services: Tools & Equipment
Foster Care for Adult Dogs
Harnessing People Power to Get Lost Pets Back Home
Humane Education: Tools & Techniques to Expand Your Reach
Marketing Communications 101: The Essentials of Community Connection
Pet Support Services: Culture, Collaboration, and Case Management
Shelter Clinic Management
Transport: Building Strong Partnerships Locally & Beyond

WEBSITE LINK: https://university.maddiesfund.org/Online-Instructor-Led-Courses

Online Event - 8/20/24 - All Call: Budget Real Talk - California for All Animals
2024-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join your colleagues at the August 20 All Call for a panel discussion on shelter budgets from a municipal perspective facilitated by UC Davis KSMP Outreach Specialist Ivy Ruiz, RVT. Panelists will include Alma Torres (Director, Fresno Animal Center), Christine McClintock (Animal Care Center Manager, Tehama County Animal Care Center), and Kris Watson (Director, City of San Bernardino Animal Services).
The All Call is a twice-monthly, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community, programs that keep pets with their people, industry trends, research studies, as well as the hard stuff, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations, storytelling, open discussion, and Q&A time.
The All Call is hosted by California for All co-leaders Allison Cardona and Nadia Oseguera and is enriched by rotating facilitators. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call

Webinar - 8/20/24 - Fostering rescue cats as health promotion - Getting 2 Zero
2024-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Could fostering for animal rescue organisations have benefits for older adults as well as the animals they care for? This presentation will discuss research exploring the health promotion potential of cat fostering in Aotearoa New Zealand, the role of foster programmes in cat rescue, and the potential for more older people to be involved in fostering. Come along if you are interested in fostering, especially cat fostering, and the potential of involving more older adults as animal fosterers.
This event will be recorded and the recording will be available the day after the event.
Speaker: Christine Roseveare – Lecturer and Teaching Fellow, Massey University
Christine Roseveare is a Lecturer and Teaching Fellow in the School of Health Science at Massey University, in Aotearoa/New Zealand. She is currently pursuing her PhD, interdisciplinary research focused on the health promotion potential of fostering companion animals by older people. Christine holds a Master of Public Health , a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Professional Development and a level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Companion Animals). Her research interests include health promotion, public health education, and the human-animal bond. She is a 2024 HOPE foundation scholar.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qmta4CVCSt6ApvT9CszWug#/registration

Webinar - 8/21/24 - APCC: Backpack Hazards: Protecting Pets from Hidden Toxins - ASPCAPro
2024-08-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
About this Webinar
The start of the school year is an exciting time for many families, but it can also pose unexpected dangers to their beloved cats and dogs. Backpacks are often filled with hidden hazards, such as ADHD medication, ibuprofen, toxic snacks, and even earbuds.
Join us for an informative and engaging session with Dr. Dzienisiewski as she highlights some of the most hazardous items lurking in children’s backpacks and discusses how to treat these toxicities in a clinical setting.
Takeaways
You’ll learn key information about:

Art supplies and their toxicity
Common medication ingestions, including albuterol inhalers, ADHD medications, and OTC medications, as well as how to treat them\nFood toxicities, including Xylitol-containing compounds, and how to manage them
Technology hazards, including batteries, earbuds, and AirTags

Suited For
This session is suited for veterinarians and veterinary technicians, but all are welcome.
Credits
This session has been submitted for one hour of RACE credit and is pending approval.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/apcc-backpack-hazards-protecting-pets-hidden-toxins

Webinar - 8/21/24 - Deep Dive Into Trauma and How It Affects Dogs and Their Humans with Shannon Riley - PPG (fee applies)
2024-08-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
The word “trauma” is being used a lot these days. It is great that there is more awareness that trauma exists and can affect a person or animals’ behavior. However, if a trainer does not truly understand how trauma affects the brain and behavior (of both the human and the animal) then may not be successful.
Whether your client has experienced trauma or if the animal you are training has experienced trauma, it will affect the way that they learn. The trauma can lead to anxiety, fear and/or stress in places you may not expect. It is important to understand how trauma effects leaning and it is important to have empathy and understanding when working with these humans and animals.
Learning Objectives

What is trauma really?
Understanding how trauma effects the brain and behavior (of humans and dogs)
How trauma can affect your client’s ability to train their dog
Ways to help dogs and humans that have experienced trauma

Your Presenter – Shannon Riley BA, RVT, CPDT KA, KPA-CTP
Shannon Riley is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Registered Veterinary Technician, Wellness Coach, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. Shannon has been a pet lover all her life and a dog trainer for over 20 years. She has spent her life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds. She has worked in the Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as a handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. She has participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West.
Her education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Shannon has also spoken at the Annual APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers) conferences and covered topics such as “Compassion Fatigue” and “What Is Your Dog’s Currency?” In 2021, she spoke at Pet Professional Guilds Geek Week.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/deep-dive-into-trauma-and-how-it-affects-dogs-and-their-humans-with-shannon-riley/

Webinar - 8/22/24 - Open Adoption Theory: Getting More Pets Home - CalAnimals
2024-08-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
While countless factors beyond our control are causing an influx of animals into our shelters, we do have some influence over the pace at which they leave. Most members of the public are not acquiring their pets from shelters and rescues and it is on all of us to change that. More adoptions mean more lives saved and more manageable populations in our shelters. Please join us for this important session with speaker Michael Keiley from the MSPCA to take a deep dive into Open Adoption Theory where we will discuss effective conversation-based adoption counseling and take a hard look at policies that drive people away. This one-hour presentation will be followed by a 30-minute opportunity for Q&A with our speaker who has successfully implemented this approach in placing more than 10,000 animals per year in loving homes.
Presenter: Michael Keiley, MSPCA
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fefhN37BTnCjM2JXCztWag

Online Event - 8/22/24 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection: Managing Canine Arousal Behaviors in the Shelter - Maddie's Fund
2024-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Managing Canine Arousal Behaviors in the Shelter Setting with Fernando Diaz
In this webinar, we will discuss some challenges of working with what we often call “high arousal” or “high energy” dogs in a shelter or rescue environment. We will identify specific behaviors of concern, the impact of those behaviors on people and animals, and look at how to manage or modify them.
About the Guest Speaker
Fernando Diaz is the Behavior Center Academy Manager for the San Diego Humane Society. With over 15 years of experience in the animal care industry, he’s worked with marine mammals, reptiles, fish, cats, and dogs. He is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), a Certified Shelter Behavior Specialist (CSBS) with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), and a certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). He is a Fear Free Certified Trainer and a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).
Fernando has served as a board member-at-large for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and most recently as President of the Board of Directors for Shelter Playgroup Alliance (SPA).
Through their business, Building Better Bonds, Fernando and his wife work with pet parents to maintain and enhance the animal-human bond. They also support animal welfare professionals and organizations nationwide, helping to improve processes, pathway planning, and best practice guidelines. Fernando lives in California and shares his home with two hound dogs and a spunky cat.
About Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection:
Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group, such as behavior medications, modifying animal behavior, assessing and improving animal welfare, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats.
Who should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes.
You only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting.
All recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF
Maddie’s Fund does not share registration information.
The opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration

Webinar - 8/22/24 - Are you ready for CATastrophe? - National Kitten Coalition
2024-08-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Join NKC for a special presentation by guest speaker Joanna Fortin, Director of Community Programs at The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
Disasters can affect anyone. Before the disaster hits, it is vital to prepare to care for your family, pets, fosters, and shelter animals during and after an emergency.
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. It will cover common emergencies to prepare for, information on creating an emergency plan for shelters and foster homes in advance of a crisis, and agencies and organizations that can help with the process. We will also touch on the concept of community animal response teams and how you can join or create a team within your community.
If you can’t attend the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign up anyway. A recording of this webinar will be accessible on NKC’s eLearning Center within two weeks of the live event.
Register now for this FREE webinar!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7917159812964/WN_G2HCzIoMS-uVGQp4olXkjA

Webinar - 8/22/24 - Do THIS! Not THAT! Differential Reinforcement for Common Behavior Problems with Karen Fine - FDSA (fee applies)
2024-08-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
How many times have you heard “What do you want them to DO instead”? I’ve said it a lot myself! Trained behaviors can be a valuable tool within a behavior modification plan. However, it is beneficial to adhere to certain details.
A differential approach is based on the principles of operant conditioning; a behavior is shaped by its consequences. The trainer provides positive reinforcement for desired behaviors which can create good habits and prevent bad ones.
Your dog’s state of mind and arousal level are important aspects of the DR approach. Implementing the acceptable trained behavior needs to be done under threshold to be effective. As with all DR behaviors, it is important that they be fluent with little to no latency and that they evoke a positive Conditioned Emotional Response (CER). That is why the way we train is important. For example, a trained SIT to avoid a leash correction will not carry the necessary positive CER that a dog that will SIT to gain something like food, praise, or play.
There are three different types of differential reinforcement. DRI – Incompatible. This is often the most difficult process to implement as it requires creating an incompatible behavior where the undesired behavior is completely impossible to perform. DRA- Alternative. This is likely the most common type of DR behavior implemented. The dog is reinforced for any alternative behavior other than undesired behaviors. DRO – Other. In this process, the dog can be reinforced for performing ANY behavior other than the undesired one.
This webinar will present DR behaviors that can be used for common problems: jumping on owner, jumping on guests, door darting, loose leash walking, frustration/demand behaviors, and reactivity stemming from fear, or anxiety.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 8/27/24 - Emerging Zoonotic Fungal Infections You Need to Know - VetGirl (fee applies)
2024-08-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
There is a fungus among us. Now what?
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Jeremy Gold, MD, MS will review several emerging zoonotic fungal infections that veterinarians may encounter in their clinics. Tune in as Dr. Gold reviews the epidemiology and clinical features of antimicrobial-resistant ringworm, cat-transmitted sporotrichosis, and other fungal infections of public health importance!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to check out your options, including our new 14-day, no-commitment ELITE Trial.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/august-27-2024-emerging-zoonotic-fungal-infections-you-need-to-know/

Webinar – 8/27/24 – Fancy Footwork: Practical Handling and Training Solutions for the Entire Shelter – Dogs Playing for Life (fee applies)
2024-08-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
While playgroups are the foundation of our shelter training program, teaching shelter teams how to implement a generalized, effective, and enjoyable way to handle and train their dogs is another essential aspect of our canine programming! In this webinar, we will teach the fundamentals of our “Fancy Footwork” techniques that focus on achieving good leash manners through the use of your FEET instead of your hands. Come learn this unique and highly effective approach that promotes dogs happily walking softly by your side, offering tons of eye contact, and wowing adopters! This new approach to leash work will enhance your handling skills and increase your ability to train ALL dogs, even those that are highly aroused, stressed, fearful, or not motivated by food, all in an effort to improve quality of life and lifesaving for dogs living in shelters.
Additionally, we will teach you how to implement our critically important kennel routines. The kennel areas of our nation’s shelters can be one of the most challenging and distressing environments that dogs–and their handlers–ever face. DPFL kennel routines have been developed and taught to shelters across the country in an effort to combat these challenges and to provide safer and more successful ways for dogs and people to maneuver through the kennels.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HPGGabv0QBas_RhoNIA5vg#/registration

Webinar - 8/27/24 - Can’t We All Just Get Along? Living and Loving Life with Multiple Cats - ACVB (fee applies)
2024-08-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Living with multiple cats can be utter purr-fection for some households. But what about those who just don’t get along? What cats are more likely to get along with other cats than others? The first step is knowing which cats will make a better match than others and how to appropriately introduce them. Next one must be keen at observing and interpreting feline body language to determine how well cats are tolerating each other’s presence. Finally a resource-enriched environment is key to long-term success. Attendees will learn how to best promote a life of harmony and happiness for the humans and felines in the multi-cat household, utilizing all of these skills.
Dr. Meghan Herron is the Senior Director of Behavioral Medicine, Education and Outreach at Gigi’s – A Shelter Organization dedicated to improving the lives of shelter dogs. Prior to her current position she spent over a decade as an Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences as head of the Behavioral Medicine Service at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center. She graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and became board-certified as diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behavior after completing a residency at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. As a published author and seasoned international speaker, she has given lectures and seminars on animal behavior around the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. Dr. Herron is the lead editor on the book “Decoding Your Cat” the long-anticipated sequel to “Decoding Your Dog” where the ultimate experts, The American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, explain common cat and dog behaviors and reveal how to prevent or change unwanted ones.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4007155174263547737
