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Online Course - Enrollment Opens 10/8/20 - Controlling Controlled Drugs - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
2020-10-08 | Virtual
TECH163-1020: Controlling Controlled Drugs
The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.
Presenter: Philip Seibert, BS, CVT

Course Open: October 8, 2020-November 8, 2020
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays, October 15, 22, and 29, 2020; 9:00-10:30pm ET (USA)
Course RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock ConverterThe price of this course includes a copy of “The Complete Veterinary Practice Controlling Controlled Drug Manual,” which we will mail to the participant approximately 10 days before the start of the course. In the comment section of the registration, please provide your mailing address for September. Once mailed, no refunds will be given on the manual portion of the course fee.Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate course is an essential part of practice management for all involved with controlled substance tracking and documentation. All veterinary staff members, office managers, practice managers, hospital administrators, supervisors, and veterinarians are welcome to join the course and its discussions.
VSPN CE Course: Open to all members of the veterinary team
“This program has been approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. (22-39034).
This course is approved by VHMA for CVPM credit. (VHMA program # 09-06)
Veterinarians should check with their state/provincial boards regarding course approval for pharmacy or regulatory content requirements.

Course Information:
This course is designed to provide practical guidance on the administration of a controlled substance accountability program in the veterinary hospital. The course will present an overview of the DEA regulations including, registration, ordering, security, dispensing, accountability, inventories, and problem resolution scenarios that are likely to happen in a veterinary practice setting. **This course will discuss US federal (DEA) laws only. **
Week 1 (Real Time Session October 15): Before the Drugs Arrive – Registration, Security and Ordering
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

Distinguish when a DEA registration is required.
Prepare orders and submit them for controlled substances using the proper channel.
Prepare a suitable access control system for controlled drugs in the practice.

Week 2 (Real Time Session October 22): Drugs on Site – Logs and Accountability
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

Prepare and maintain suitable physical security for controlled drugs in the practice.
Design and maintain a practical accountability (log) system to account or controlled substance activities.
Identify “non-traditional” situations where controlled drugs are used and create an accountability system to track the drugs.
Conduct an “audit” or check to ensure records and stocks of controlled drugs are in agreement.

Week 3# (Real Time Session October 29): Inventories & Disposing of Unwanted Drugs
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

Design and complete required documentation for inventories of controlled substances.
Properly correct balances to reflect operational shortages or overages.
Properly document and report significant shortages or theft of controlled substances.
Demonstrate proper disposal of unwanted or outdated controlled substances.

Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook: The Complete Veterinary Practice Controlling Controlled Drug Manual, Philip Seibert
About the Presenter:
Philip Seibert, BS, CVT has decades of experience in regulatory, hospital safety, and practice management matters. He has taught numerous courses online with VIN and VSPN and is a world-renowned speaker for all areas of practice management in veterinary medicine.
Total CE Credit: 4.5
Tuition: $150 ($141 early bird special if enrolled by September 24, 2020)
* Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CVMA approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status).
Prices are listed in US dollars.
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on October 15, 2020 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.
To Enroll:

Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
Each person is individually responsible for his/her own registration. To ensure that all information received is secure and correct, please do not enroll for a course on behalf of another individual.
For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email VSPNCE. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.

Enroll Now
“This program has been approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. (22-39034).
This course is approved by VHMA for CVPM credit. (VHMA program # 09-06)
Veterinarians should check with their state/provincial boards regarding course approval for pharmacy or regulatory content requirements.

Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.
*For more information on VSPN’s upcoming CE courses, check the VSPN Course Catalog.
Lisa Kernaghan, LVT, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC)
VSPN CE Coordinator
VSPN CE Services: VSPNCE
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/TECH163-1020.htm

Webinar - 10/8/20 - Custody Considerations in Animal Control - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2020-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Does your agency investigate and respond to criminal cases involving animals? How do you obtain legal custody of the animal victims? Animals are property under the law, which means agencies who remove them from their owners must ensure they are standing on solid legal ground. Agencies seizing animals in criminal cases face many challenges. Animals are the evidence of the crime but, with time, their conditions change. Wounds heal and illness and disease are treated. The evidentiary value of the animals’ condition diminishes as they recover. Therefore, by the time the case goes to court, the current condition of the animal or its presence in the courtroom is not necessary to make the case. Animal victims deserve to recover and be placed into a suitable permanent home as quickly as possible. This session will explore civil remedies agencies have to secure custody of seized animals.

Other Webinars in this Series with Adam include:

Engagement of Public-Private Partnerships in Animal Cruelty Investigations
June 30: Is Mission Creep Killing Your Agency?
Oct 8: Custody Considerations in Animal Control (this webinar)
Dec 8: What Your Boss Wished You Knew: Professionalism in an Increasingly Unprofessional World

The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

Presenters:

Based out of Daytona Beach, Florida, Adam Leath is the Director of Volusia County Animal Services. He investigates and responds to situations involving animal victims of natural disasters and animal cruelty cases in Volusia County. Leath was formerly a Regional Director of the Field Investigations and Response Team at the ASPCA where he led one of the largest operations in ASPCA history with the seizure of over 1,000 animals in August of 2016. Leath also successfully investigated one of the largest cockfighting cases in Florida history, resulting in the seizure of more than 650 birds and numerous arrests. Leath has responded to multiple dogfighting operations throughout his time at the ASPCA, including the second-largest dogfighting bust in U.S. history in 2013, resulting in the seizure of more than 400 dogs.
Leath holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Tennessee and a Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Forensic Science from the University of Florida. He is a courtesy Assistant Professor for the Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Leath is a Past President of the International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association and is a Certified National Animal Cruelty Investigator through the University of Missouri. He has also been certified in Equine Cruelty Investigation through the University of Colorado. Leath has been certified as an expert witness in animal fighting and animal cruelty in the states of Florida and New York.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/custody-considerations-in-animal-control/

Webinar - 10/8/20 - How to Crush Your #GivingTuesday and Year-End Campaign - Network for Good
2020-10-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
How to Crush Your #GivingTuesday and Year-End Campaign

Thursday, October 8th at 1pm ET

Did you know that 1/3 of all charitable giving occurs in December? And with the rise of donations these past few months, we don’t expect it to be any different this year.

Make sure you’re prepared to maximize your donations and end this year strong.
Join us as we walk you through strategies to achieve the best #GivingTuesday and year-end results. We’ll cover:

How integrated campaigns can double your year-end donations
Year-end templates that you can access right in your fundraising software
How to incorporate #GivingTuesday into your efforts
And more!

Giving season will be here before you know it! Make sure your nonprofit is prepared and ready to crush your goals.

Janet Cobb
Personal Fundraising Coach
Network for Good

As a practical visionary, Janet Cobb integrates her skills in education, non-profit management, and fundraising, to offer innovative solutions to align money and mission. Janet has worked in and with nonprofits her entire career with a focus on fundraising and executive leadership since 2004. Janet began coaching small and early-stage nonprofits in 2014, and since then as supported over 300 organizations in the area of strategy, fundraising and communications.

Liz Ragland
Customer Marketing Manager
Network for Good

Liz Ragland is the Customer Marketing Manager at Network for Good. Prior to joining Network for Good, Liz worked in communications, marketing, and development serving nonprofits in the arts, advocacy, and association spaces in Seattle, Oklahoma City, and Washington, DC.

WEBSITE LINK: https://learn.networkforgood.com/20201008-webinar-how-to-crush-your-giving-tuesday.html

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-10-08 11:00 - 12:30, 2020-10-15 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

Webinar - 10/8/20 - Supporting Renters with Pets During COVID-19 - Maddie's Fund
2020-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
October 8, 2020 by Abby Volin and Sarah Rosenberg
Audience: Executive Leadership, Public, Shelter/Rescue Staff & Volunteers
Securing pet-friendly housing was already a challenge, even in the “before times,” but the situation has reached nothing short of dire with the one-two punch delivered by the pandemic and a teetering national economy. Amidst the confluence of a debilitating unemployment rate, an economy on pause, and a communicable virus that just won’t abate, the prospect of losing one’s housing invokes myriad disastrous potential scenarios. As more renters find themselves on the brink of eviction, the animal welfare field is girding for a deluge of surrenders. But hang on! There’s still more that can be done to keep people with pets together safely in their homes.
In this webcast, we will:

Demystify the eviction process as it was originally designed
Explain the eviction issues that arise as a unique impact of the current housing and legal landscape
Provide some tools to stem the flow of pet surrenders in your community
Propose next steps

Join us on Thursday, October 8 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a 60-minute presentation with legal policy experts Abby Volin and Sarah Rosenberg of Opening Doors.

REGISTER HERE

This webcast is one hour and will be recorded. Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.

About Abby Volin, President, Opening Doors, PLLC
Abby Volin is President of Opening Doors, a firm that helps property managers develop smarter and safer pet policies, tenants with their pet-related housing issues, and assists animal welfare organizations expand housing options for pet owners. She is a nationally recognized expert on animal accommodation law and frequently holds lectures for landlords, attorneys and healthcare providers. Prior to starting Opening Doors, Abby worked as a policy specialist at The Humane Society of the United States and began her career as a litigator. Abby earned her JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and BA from Tufts University. She has volunteered with numerous shelters and rescue groups throughout the years and fostered countless pets (much to the chagrin of the resident cats).

About Sarah Rosenberg, Community Engagement consultant, Opening Doors, PLLC
Sarah Rosenberg is the Community Engagement consultant for Opening Doors. As a segue from the practice of corporate law, Sarah combined her legal background with her ethos for building community into a rewarding, 18-year career operating a mixed-use, multi-family housing property situated in one of Atlanta’s most sought-after neighborhoods. With a vision of nurturing harmonious living and working environments, she implemented policies that served the best interests of both housing providers and tenants. Sarah holds a JD from Emory University School of Law and a BA from the University of Michigan
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.maddiesfund.org/supporting-renters-with-pets-during-covid-19.htm?p=0EECED7D-7E3F-4ECB-A2D8-CD9099F21539

Online Event - 10/8/20 - Ken Ramirez and Terry Ryan - The Often Overlooked Part of the Dog Training Equation - Coaching People - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
LIVE FROM THE RANCH
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, October 8 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Terry Ryan to talk about an often overlooked part of the dog training equation – coaching people!

Ken is the EVP and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, co-leading the company with Aaron Clayton. Ken oversees the vision for, and development of, training education programs. You will usually find Ken teaching at a ClickerExpo conference, leading a course at the Karen Pryor National Training Center (The Ranch), or teaching one of the Karen Pryor Academy courses.A 40+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ken is a biologist and behaviorist who has supervised the development care and training of more than 40,000 species. He has worked with organizations across the globe to improve animal training, program effectiveness, and animal health and welfare. Ken’s diverse body of contributions includes designing and implementing conservation projects for elephant protection and spearheading projects to train everything from komodo dragons to butterflies. Ken’s extensive canine work includes working with trainers, organizations, and federal and state agencies on training procedures for topics including aggression, search-and-rescue, and scent detection.

Ken has written/edited two successful books, taught at a major university, hosted two successful seasons of the television series Talk to the Animals, and was EVP of animal care and training at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. When he’s not doing cool stuff with animals and people, you might find Ken at a NY theater or at any movie screening.
Check out the courses Ken is teaching at ClickerExpo LIVE here.

Terry Ryan has been training dogs and teaching others to train dogs for more than 50 years. Early on, she founded Legacy Canine Behavior & Training, Inc., an organization promoting humane and effective dog training techniques for a variety of pet, working dog, and competitive applications. For many years Terry operated a large training complex in the Pacific Northwest offering a variety of training specialties, including one of her passions, Chicken Camp.

Terry competed in and coached various performance events and was an AKC obedience trial judge for many years. She has taught in several countries, creating and implementing national dog training and instructor education programs.
Terry has authored numerous books; the most popular is entitled Coaching People to Train Their Dogs. Her most recent book is called Gamify Your Dog Training. Terry has been on the faculty of Karen Pryor Academy since 2008, teaching courses numerous times a year both domestically and abroad.
Check out the courses Terry is teaching at ClickerExpo LIVE here.
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WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

VIN Rounds - 10/8/20 - Tiny but Challenging: Anaesthetic Considerations for the Neonate and Pediatric Small Animal Patient - VIN/NAVAS
2020-10-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
In this rounds…
In this lecture, we will review physiology of the neonate and juvenile dogs and cats relevant to the anaesthesiologist and strategies to improve the perioperative period.
Note: This session starts earlier than usual.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=9735344

Webinar - 10/8/20 - Vaccines, Clients & Curbside... Oh My! Navigating Your Practice’s Preventative Care Yellow Brick Road During a Pandemic - Fear Free and Elanco
2020-10-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Vaccines, Clients & Curbside… Oh My! Navigating Your Practice’s Preventative Care Yellow Brick Road During a Pandemic

Join Dr. Julie Reck, owner and founder of Fear Free Certified Practice Veterinary Medical Center of Fort Mill, for a discussion on vaccines, how to administer vaccines in a Fear Free manner, and how to improve communication throughout your practice to navigate preventative care in a curbside environment.
Brought to you by Elanco.

Oct 8, 2020 08:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pbj3ooYeTEyJcYjL8TdwMg

Online Conference - 10/9/20 to 10/11/20 - CVMA Fall Veterinary Conference - CVMA (fee applies)
2020-10-09 - 2020-10-11 | Virtual
CVMA Fall Seminar To-Go
October 9-11, 2020

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Get your CE delivered to the safety and comfort of your home or wherever you have an internet connection. Due to COVID-19 public gathering restrictions, we are presenting the CVMA Fall Seminar online – live and interactive. We are bringing DVMs three half-day sessions of thought-provoking information on radiology and dermatology and two half-day sessions for technicians on pain management and anesthesia. DVMs can earn up to 12 CEUs and technicians can earn up to eight CEUs.
Speakers & Program Schedule

The CVMA is thankful for our speakers, Dr. Andrea Cannon, Mr. Stephen Cital, and Dr. Trisha Oura, who have agreed to switch up their presentation mode to accommodate online learning.
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Registration
Registration closes September 30, 2020.
Conference fees:

Full Registration
One Day Registration

CVMA Members:
DVM: $175
RVT/Veterinary Staff: $95
CVMA Members:
DVM: $75
RVT/Veterinary Staff: $55

Non-Members:
DVM: $225
RVT/Veterinary Staff: $135
Non-Members:
DVM: $125
RVT/Veterinary Staff: $75

DVM Student: $55
RVT Student: $55
DVM Student: $30
RVT Student: $30

4 Ways to Register:

Register Online
Fax registration form to 916.646.9156
Mail registration to CVMA office
Call 800.655. 2862 to register over the phone

Download PDF for faxing or mailing.
Included with seminar registration:

California approved continuing education

Twelve hours of approved continuing education for veterinarians (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Eight hours of approved continuing education for RVTs and CVMA CVAs (Saturday & Sunday)

Syllabus
Certificate of Attendance

CVMA members receive a discount on registration fees. If you are not a member, join now to take advantage of this and many other member benefits.
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/learning/cvma-ce-programs-2/cvma-fall-seminar-to-go/cvma-fall-seminar-information-2/

Online Course - 10/9/20 to 10/11/20 - Anesthesia and Pain Management in Practice Today - IVS (fee applies)
2020-10-09 - 2020-10-11 | Virtual
Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Assistant Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management
Washington State University
Sheilah Robertson BVMS, (Hons), Ph.D.
DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), MRCVS.
Senior Medical Director, Lap of Love
Gainseville, FL

This all new seminar has been designed to provide you with practical information on the current thoughts on anesthesia along with acute and chronic pain management in your practice. The combination of two Anesthesiologist/pain management specialists will provide a unique approach to the patient management. Dr’s Grubb and Robertson will discuss their approach to management of patients requiring anesthesia along with their assessment and management of pain in practice today.

Seminar Schedule:

Single day registration available: Limited to 60 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experience
All times are Pacific time.
Seminars start each day at 8.00am Pacific, 9.00am Mtn, 10.00am Central & 11.00am Eastern
Friday October 9th (5.5 CE hrs) (Analgesia day)
Dr. Grubb:
8:05am-8:50am: Constant Rate Infusions: Just Give Me the Recipe!
9:00am-9:50am: Local Blocks that You Might Not be Using: Time to Expand
10:00am-10:45am: What’s New in Pain and Analgesia?
Dr. Robertson:
11:00am-11:50 am: What is ketamine’s role in pain management protocols?
12:00-12:50pm: Are they painful? Assessing acute pain in cats and dogs
1:00pm-1:30pm: Are they painful? Assessing acute pain in cats and dogs (continued)

Saturday October 10th (5.5 CE hrs) (Anesthesia day)
Dr. Robertson
8:05am-8:50am: Anesthesia for C-sections – re-thinking our protocols
9:00am-9:50am: A growing demographic – the obese surgical patient
10:00am-10:45am: We like our patients chilled out, but not chilled: preventing hypothermia
Dr. Grubb:
11:00am-11:50am: What Goes Up, Might Come Down: Managing Hypotension
12:00-12:50pm: Can’t Touch Me! Sedating/Anesthetizing Fractious/Aggressive Patients
1:00pm-1:30pm: Can’t Touch Me! Sedating/Anesthetizing Fractious/Aggressive Patients (continued)

Sunday October 11th (5CE hrs)
Drs. Grubb and Robertson:
8:05am-9:20am: Acute Pain Cases
9:35am-10:50am: Chronic Pain Cases
11:05am-12:20pm: ‘Prepare for the worst, expect the best’
12:30-1:00: Tips from Anesthesia & Pain Management Experts

Seminar Topics:

Sedation, anesthesia and analgesia for fractious/aggressive patients

What goes up might come down: Treating anesthesia-related hypotension

Constant rate infusions: CRI, don’t CRY

Beyond NSAIDs: Treating chronic pain in dogs UPDATES!

Local anesthesia: Get the Nerve! Which blocks aren’t you using?

Pain scoring in your practice: acute pain dogs and cats

The central role of ketamine in pain management

Assessing and managing chronic pain in cats

Anesthesia for the geriatric patient

The impact of obesity on anesthesia

Anesthesia for C-sections
Anesthesia and analgesia myths and misconceptions
Case discussions– cats and dogs, acute and chronic pain management

Register Now

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/anesthesia-pain-management-in-practice-today-online-course/

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2020-10-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
Link to join meeting (note this has changed!)
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Webinar - 10/9/20 - Shaping Behavior in Animals - Follow-Up Conversation - Natural Encounters (fee applies)
2020-10-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Welcome to TEC Talks, by the Natural Encounters, Inc. Training and Education Center (NEI TEC)!

Join us at 2pm EDT on Monday, October 5th and Wednesday October 7th for Steve Martin’s two part presentation on shaping, and on Friday, October 9th for our NEI TEC in Conversation panel discussion with Steve Martin, Chris Jenkins, and Marty MacPhee as they wrap up the week by sharing their final thoughts and answering attendee questions.

Shaping Part 1 and 2 – Steve Martin (Monday, October 5th 2:00pm EDT and Wednesday, October 7th, 2:00pm EDT)

Shaping involves reinforcing successive approximations of behaviors toward a goal behavior and is the most common form of positive reinforcement training in the animal field today. This seminar takes a deep dive into the intricacies of various strategies of shaping behavior with a wide variety of animals. Topics covered in the seminars include:

Monday

Shaping overview
Reinforcement theory
Creating motivation
Capturing/Scanning
Shaping
Extinction/Extinction Burst
Cues
Bridging stimuli

Wednesday

Prompt shaping
Fading prompts
Adding the cue
Chaining
Generalization training
Reinforcement strategies
Shaping challenges

NEI TEC in Conversation: Steve Martin, Chris Jenkins, and Marty MacPhee(Friday, October 9th, 2:00pm EDT)

Join us for a panel discussion of NEI TEC faculty members as they gather to have a conversation about their thoughts on the presentations and questions from the previous sessions. The panelists look forward to sharing their final thoughts and answering attendee questions.

Register

CEUs may be available for IATCB (CPBT-KA and CPAT-KA), IAABC, CCPDT (CBCC and CPDT), and KPA – if you are interested in CEUs for another organization, please contact them for additional information. Contact ceus@naturalencounters.com if you have any questions.

NOTE: If you miss a webinar, don’t worry! Access to the recordings of all three of these webinars will be sent in an email to registrants within 24-48 hours after the last webinar ends.

WEBSITE LINK: https://naturalencounters.com/nei-tec-talk-shaping-week/

Online Event - Wednesdays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-10-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-14 13:00 - 14:00
The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week.
You’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
Click this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I
WEBSITE LINK: Facebook Page With Info – Click Here

Online Event - 10/10/20 - Puppy Mill Action Boot Camp 2020 - HSUS
2020-10-10 07:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
SAVE THE DATE: Puppy Mill Action Boot Camp is coming to your home! The boot camp will be a free virtual event this year.
Speakers will include writer/ journalist Rory Kress, the author of The Doggie in the Window, an expose of puppy mills and the pet store connection, as well as expert animal advocates from the Humane Society of the United States and Bailing out Benji. Speakers and workshops will help you hone your animal advocacy skills. Topics will include building coalitions, passing new laws, working with media, effective outreach, and the role of law enforcement in stopping puppy mills. There will be opportunities to network with like-minded puppy mill advocates from all over the world. RSVP today!

Schedule · Saturday, October 10, 2020 (in EDT)

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Inside the world of puppy mills: The pet store/puppy mill connection

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Exhibit hall open hours

12:00 PM – 12:40 PM

Passing a law: What works and what doesn’t

12:45 PM – 1:15 PM

Lobbying demos

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

Law enforcement and puppy mills

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM

Exhibit hall open hours

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM

Engaging with the opposition: Responding to our critics with poise

3:40 PM – 4:25 PM

Dogs, not drama! Cultivating allies and growing our support

4:35 PM – 5:15 PM

Media training 101: How to be the most effective speaker for dogs

5:20 PM – 5:50 PM

Media training demonstrations

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Yappy hour and networking: Meet our dogs!

FACEBOOK EVENT LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/online/puppy-mill-action-boot-camp-2020/1589743084543871/

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Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-10-12 08:00 - 09:00
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter workers, volunteers and animal welfare leaders from across the country have been meeting every Monday morning at 7am PT/10am ET to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.
NEW TIME as of 9/23/20 – 8 AM PT, 11 AM ET.
Led by Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care in Tucson, AZ, these calls have provided an opportunity for people to connect that otherwise may not have even met.
“The purpose of these calls is simple – maintain connection among shelter professionals, provide support and comradery, and share science-based news and information along with emerging best practices in animal welfare,” Hassen-Auerbach says. “These calls are always lively and interesting and we’re not afraid to debate and share different perspectives from the attendees. You can take center stage and share your thoughts and ideas in front of several hundred of your colleagues or quietly drink your morning coffee and listen in.”
For many, these calls have been an invaluable resource. “When the subject of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) came to the front of all of our minds, the calls adapted and we had a space to again learn from one another,” said Emily Klehm from South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, IL. “The calls have been my go-to source for grant information, statistics and trends. I’ve also been able to identify and connect to colleagues working on the same issues in similar communities.”
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Executive Director at Austin Pets Alive! adds, “We hear from people in the industry who have important information related to COVID, new programming and research.  This is information you can’t possibly get in your day to day work at your local shelter.”
If you’re a shelter professional, dedicated volunteer or run a rescue organization, we want you to join us! Bookmark the link below and we will see you on Monday!
Note: The calls are recorded so if you can’t make it, you can listen in later. If you haven’t already, join the Facebook group to access the link to recorded calls and to connect with others on there.
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT – new time
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Webinar - 10/12/20 - Life and Limb: A Discussion of Leg and Paralysis Issues in Kittens - National Kitten Coalition
2020-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
In rescue, almost by definition, we see kittens that face health challenges, including limb abnormalities. In the past, others simply said we cannot or will not help, but YOU can with a little knowledge, help from your vet, and some elbow grease.
Leg and paralysis issues are not uncommon in kittens; from the simple “twisted leg syndrome” to the more serious traumatic spinal issues. In this free webinar, Susan Spaulding, also known as ‘Kitten Mom’ will discuss how you can work with your veterinarian to do as much as possible to help these kittens. She will describe protocols you can start early to help achieve the best outcomes, and she will touch on some of the ways you can modify common items to fit your tiny kitten. She will also discuss tools like the Assisi Loop and laser therapy that can aid in the healing process.
*The recording for this webinar will be available on NKC’s Archived Webinar page (https://kittencoalition.org/resources/archived-webinars/) within a few weeks after the webinar ends.
**This kitten life-saving project was made possible in part through a generous Grant from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®.
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/webinar-life-and-limb-a-discussion-of-leg-and-paralysis-issues-in-kittens/

Webinar - 10/12/20 - The Role of Habit in Behavior - Dr. Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CCAB - PPG (fee may apply)
2020-10-12 11:00 | Virtual
Free Webinar for PPG Members
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), KPA (pending), IAABC (pending)

What is habit, really? How does it impact behavior and how can we use it to improve outcomes? This webinar will cover the basics of habit and how it influences the behavior of the animals we work with (including people). We’ll also discuss how you can use it to train more effectively and to help you communicate important concepts to pet parents.
Learning Objectives:

Define habit

Explain how habits influence behavior

Explain how habits are formed and changed

Describe how habits are influenced by stress

About The Presenter

Dr. Kristina Spaulding

Dr. Spaulding has a PhD in biopsychology – the study of the biological basis of behavior – and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist through the Animal Behavior Society. She specializes in stress and behavior, social cognition and emotion, positive welfare and the prevention and treatment of behavior problems in dogs. In addition to her academic background, she has been in the dog training and behavior profession for 19 years. She currently splits her time between private behavior work and teaching other dog trainers and behavior consultants online and through seminars and conferences.
In addition, Dr. Spaulding is a long-standing member of the APDT Education Committee. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free. She also chairs a task force for Meeting of the Minds, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving the quality of life for our dogs and is a member of the IAABC Foundation Board. You can find out more about her on her website. (http://smartdogtrainingandbehavior.com/online-services/)

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3846686

Webinar - 10/13/20 - Donors of Your Dreams: How to Find New Supporters Who Already Love Your Mission - The AAWA
2020-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:
Donors of Your Dreams: How to Find New Supporters Who Already Love Your Mission
The more donors you have, the more money you can raise. But, where do you find new donors? It can be tricky, especially when you don’t have a lot of time or money to spend. In this webinar, you’ll learn a fresh approach to finding donors that focuses on getting the RIGHT people instead of RICH people. You’ll learn 3 common mistakes made in donor acquisition and how to avoid them. You’ll learn how to create an Ideal Donor Profile so you can find new donor prospects easily and in large numbers. And you’ll get some practical ideas for places you can start looking for new donors today, even while you’re working online!
This webinar has been submitted to CFRE for CEs and has been approved for:

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 NACA CE
1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Sandy Rees
Founder of Fundraising TV; Chief Encouragement Officer at Get Fully Funded
Sandy Rees is the Founder of Fundraising TV and the Chief Encouragement Officer at Get Fully Funded where she shows passionate nonprofit leaders how to fully fund their big vision, so they can spend their time saving lives instead of worrying about money. She has helped dozens of small animal welfare nonprofits go from“nickel-and-dime fundraising” to adding 6 figures to their bottom line. As a trainer, she shows her students how to find ideal donors, connect with them through authentic messaging, and build relationships that stand the test of time so that fundraising becomes easy and predictable. Sandy has served as a volunteer and board member for a variety of animal rescue nonprofits including Animal Legal Defense Fund. Sandy is based in Loudon, TN. Find out more about her fundraising system at www.GetFullyFunded.com.

Petfinder members who participate are eligible for exclusive Petfinder Foundation grant opportunities.

To register for Adoption Options workshops, log in with your Association username and password OR create a FREE “Learning Non-Member” account.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf2

Webinar - 10/13/20 - How to Free Companion Animals and Wildlife Wrongly Caught in Traps - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2020-10-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Whether responding in the field to release an animal wrongly caught, guiding someone through it over the phone, or setting an animal free after translocation, this webinar will equip you with the basic steps to follow to not only successfully release, but to reduce stress and injury to the animal as well. How you approach and release an entrapped animal can greatly impact the level of stress and potential injury they experience. This webinar will provide instruction for how to release wrongly trapped animals (both domestic and wild) from trap types that include foothold, snares, body-gripping, and box or cage style in a variety of situations and in the most humane and least stressful manner possible. This webinar will also discuss developing an awareness of how these traps work and what tools and personal protection and precautions might be necessary.

The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

The National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse was established by the National Sheriffs’ Association to provide law enforcement officers information on the realities of animal abuse and to promote their proactive involvement in the enforcement of animal abuse laws in their communities. Through our partners, the Center will serve as an information clearinghouse and forum for law enforcement on the growing problem of animal abuse and its link to other types of crimes, including violence against humans. The Center also promotes officer safety in officer-dog encounters through continuing education and training.

Founded in 1954, the Humane Society of the United States and its affiliates around the globe fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, the HSUS takes on puppy mills, factory farms, trophy hunts, animal testing and other cruel industries, and together with its affiliates, rescues and provides direct care for over 100,000 animals every year. The HSUS works on reforming corporate policy, improving and enforcing laws and elevating public awareness on animal issues.

** This webinar has been certified by the National Sheriffs’ Association and may be eligible for Continuing Education Units through your POST. Please consult your local certification processes for additional details. Paid subscribers that attend will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Sheriffs’ Association logo.

Presenters:

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/how-to-free-companion-animals-and-wildlife-wrongly-caught-in-traps/

Webinar - 10/13/20 or 10/16/20 or 10/25/20 - 3 Options - Playgroups Part 1: The Why - Dogs Playing for Life
2020-10-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
PLAYGROUPS PART 1: THE WHY

In the first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter’s everyday operations.
Attendees will get to view dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the nearly 300 shelters who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!

Tuesday, Oct 13 @4:00 PM EST
Friday, Oct 16 @12:00 PM EST
Sunday, Oct 25 @12:00 PM EST

WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Webinar - 10/13/20 - These Toes Were Made for More Than Scratching: The Case Against Feline Toe Amputation - HSVMA
2020-10-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
These Toes Were Made for More Than Scratching:
The Case Against Feline Toe Amputation
Presented by Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
8:00pm – 9:30pm (ET)

Our speaker, Dr. Downing, says “We as a profession have failed our cat population of patients miserably by sanitizing this procedure of feline toe amputation by using the term ‘declaw.’” Do you agree? In 2019 New York State banned declawing. Legislation is now being introduced in several other states to ban this procedure, and many of our clients and colleagues are talking about declawing in a more thoughtful way. This webinar will help you prepare for those conversations.
After attending this webinar, participants will:

Understand the critical role cats’ paws/toes play in their lives
Understand the pathogenesis of chronic maladaptive pain that can result from feline toe amputation
Understand the pathologic changes in biomechanics that result from feline toe amputation
Understand the bioethical violations involved in feline toe amputation
Understand strategies that will enable cat owners to encourage acceptable use of their cats’ claws.

We hope you will join us as we explore this controversial topic.
REGISTER TODAY!
This webinar is RACE-approved for 1.5 hours of veterinary CE credit and is available at no cost to HSVMA members.
Not an HSVMA member? We encourage you to become a member so you can take advantage of free access to current and future webinars. The benefits are many!
Please contact us with any questions at membership@hsvma.org.
PRESENTER: Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP

Dr. Downing is Hospital Director of The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management, LLC. She has received many regional, national, and international awards, including the Excellence in Veterinary Medicine Award in 2001 from the World Small Animal Veterinary Association, and most recently the 2020 Leo K. Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award from the AVMA.
Dr. Downing is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner, and she was the third veterinarian in the world to earn the Diplomate credential in the American Academy of Pain Management (a human pain management organization). She was a founder of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, and served as that organization’s second President. In addition, she has served as President of the American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians (now called the Human-Animal Bond Association).
Dr. Downing is an internationally sought-after speaker on a wide variety of topics including pain management, physical rehabilitation, physical medicine, hospice/end-of-life care, anaesthesia related topics, and overcoming compliance obstacles/issues in veterinary medicine. In 2016 she completed her Master of Science degree in Clinical Bioethics from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC and Union Graduate College with the intention of translating the practices of clinical bioethics for application in veterinary medicine. This commitment includes framing the imperatives of the Fear Free movement, as well as comprehensive acute and chronic pain management, as obligations grounded in bioethical principles. She is now working on a Doctorate in Clinical Bioethics at Loyola University of Chicago.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.hsvma.org/webinar_catdeclawing

Webinar - 10/14/20 - Veterinary Technicians and Virtual Care - How they go hand in hand! - The Bridge Club
2020-10-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Virtual Care only works when the entire medical team works together. Join us as we focus on you the engine of the practice and your role!

About this Event

As we celebrate Veterinary Technicians Week – we dive into how the entire medical team, with an emphasis on the role of veterinary nurses and technicians play in the overall success of virtual care. We will be joined by both a private practice who has successfully implemented telehealth, a telehealth company that is staffed primarily by veterinary technicians and many others to share their stories and to celebrate the accomplishments of technicians!!
This event is graciously brought forward by the VVCA!

Organizer of Veterinary Technicians and Virtual Care – How they go hand in hand!

The Bridge Club is the first video-based community created to connect industry professionals in just 25 minutes. Through live virtual events, The Bridge Club engages and inspires professionals and personal growth by creating authentic connections. It’s a “Ted-Talks meets LinkedIn + book club” concept that brings people together in an atmosphere of trust and camaraderie.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veterinary-technicians-and-virtual-care-how-they-go-hand-in-hand-tickets-123182434979

Webinar - 10/14/20 - Work Smarter Not Harder for PURR-fect Health - Winn Feline Foundation
2020-10-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
This presentation will review feline health from a preventive care perspective. A review of what is included in a minimum data base along with newer diagnostic innovations will be discussed and conclude with a discussion on the valuable role the veterinary technician plays is promoting feline health. RACE Approved!

Dr. Kari Mundschenk graduated from Washington State University in 1990. Her career experience includes 16 years in mixed- and small-animal practice, leading to 10 years of feline-exclusive practice. She is a past director of the American Association of Feline Practitioners and is coauthor of the 2014 AAFP Feline Inappropriate Elimination Guidelines. In 2017, she was certified as a diplomate by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners specializing in feline practice. Though she enjoys learning and teaching about all species, her special interest is feline internal medicine, particularly hyperthyroidism, renal disease, oncology, and the role stress plays in the expression of behavior and disease.

WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6954827070487330575

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 10/15/20 - FosterSpace presentation by Doobert Founder Chris Roy - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP
2020-10-15 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
On Thursday, October 15th, Doobert founder Chris Roy will be joining us to give a quick demonstration of the newly-launched Fosterspace. If you haven’t had a moment to check this out
IT’S SO COOL!
Want to text message your neonatal fosters with one message? Simple.
Need to recruit a foster for an animal and want it to post to your Facebook? Done.
Want to give your fosters a portal where they can ask questions and share videos of their animals with you? Absolutely.
Fosterspace is the only software that allows you to send and receive text messages right from the Doobert dashboard. If you’re ready to scale your foster program, don’t miss this demo!!!
Around the bend: Thursday, October 22nd, Becky Margiotta, leader of the Billions Institue, will be hosting a very special session where we will explore villain/victim/hero personas and how they can show up when we are under pressure or criticism.
More on this later, but for now we strongly encourage you to mark your calendar and plan to attend this call live. This workshop was a gift to our team and we’re excited to share it with you.
See you Thursday at 9:30am!
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Webinar - 10/15/20 - Lack of Diversity in Animal Welfare: Is your organization prepared to make inclusion a priority? - The AAWA and NEFHS
2020-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
The NEFHS has served as a platform to discuss important issues impacting New England and the field of animal welfare for decades. Despite our track record of tackling difficult issues, this will be our first to facilitate a conversation that addresses the lack of People of Color (POC) within our field. This webinar series will also address the disproportionate, negative impact many organizational, local, and state animal welfare policies and practices have on POC. The NEFHS Board acknowledges the need for continued evaluation and learning for all of us, our Board included. It is important to prioritize this issue throughout the year, every year, until systemic racism no longer exists. The NEFHS is committed to providing resources to help you through this journey, through this webinar series and at our Annual Conference to keep us all moving forward. This series is open to all animal welfare employees and/or volunteers, which includes aimal shelters, animal control and rescues of all sizes.

Join The New England Federation of Humane Societies for a 90-minute panel and Q&A to discuss the lack of diversity in animal welfare. Learn how to recognize your own implicit bias. Find ways to make your organization a more diverse and inclusive environment for staff and volunteers, which will lead to a more welcoming environment for your community.
Panelists:

Shafonda Davis, Executive Director, Animal Protection Society of Durham
James Evans, CARE, President
Jennifer Evans, CARE, Chief Operations Officer
Kenny Lamberti, Director of Grassroots Advocacy
Akisha Townsend Eaton, Legislative Attorney, Best Friends

This 90-minute webinar has been pre-approved for 1.5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/lack-of-diversity-in-animal-welfare-is-your-organization-prepared-to-make-inclusion-a-priority

Webinar - 10/15/20 - ZOOMing in on Kitten Diarrhea - Winn Feline Foundation
2020-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
In this presentation we will talk about our Winn Feline Foundation sponsored studies investigating gastrointestinal disease in fostered shelter kittens. Topics ranging from the search for infectious causes for diarrhea in this population to pursuit and discovery of treatment interventions associated with survival of fostered shelter kittens with diarrhea will be covered. RACE Approved!
Dr. Jody Gookin completed her DVM at the University of California at Davis in 1993 followed by advanced clinical training at North Carolina State University as an Intern in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, a Fellow in Urology and Nephrology, and a Resident in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Dr. Gookin was board certified as a specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1998. Following clinical training, Dr. Gookin completed a Ph.D. in Gastrointestinal Physiology where she focused on understanding how the gastrointestinal epithelium functions to promote defense and repair of the intestinal tract against injury and infection. Dr. Gookin is currently a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at North Carolina State University where her efforts are devoted to research in gastroenterology, clinical service in small animal internal medicine and teaching of veterinary students. Dr. Gookin is recognized for her expertise in gastroenterology with a special emphasis on infectious causes of diarrheal disease. In 2011, Dr. Gookin’s research team and key collaborators were recognized by Winn Feline Foundation/American Veterinary Medical Foundation for their research contributions to advancement of feline medicine.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6531683319045583629

Webinar - 10/15/20 - Rock Solid Fundraising: strengthening your financial foothold - Best Friends
2020-10-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Join Best Friends’ own Trish Tolbert for a discussion about how our brand new FREE Fundraising Fundamentals course might benefit you. Our panelists are three early adopters who will share what they learned through the course and how they’re applying it in their own organizations.
You will be sent a link to the course in your registration confirmation. The course is absolutely free to use (no sign-in required) and available now! Get ahead of the game and take a test drive before the Town Hall and be ready for the audience Q&A at the end.
Moderator and Course Creator:
Trish Tolbert, development strategist for Best Friends National Embed/Mentoring team
Panelists:
Sarah Cano, community engagement coordinator, Humane Society of Harlingen
Michelle Dosson, bureau manager, Norfolk Animal Care and Adoption Center
Nick Walton, manager, national municipal and shelter support, Best Friends
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3lx4k8j

Webinar - 10/15/20 - Myths and Perceived Barriers to Separation Anxiety Success - Malena DeMartini - FDSA (fee applies)
2020-10-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
This webinar will go into detail about several of the myths and perceived barriers that exist surrounding the ability to be successful with a separation anxiety protocol. Understanding the separation anxiety process better through this webinar will open up doors, and further busting some myths will help us elevate separation anxiety training to the status it deserves. We will reveal considerable data about the current research in addition to reviewing single study design.

Malena DeMartini-Price is renowned in the dog training world for her expertise in dog separation anxiety issues. She is the author of the book Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs and has contributed articles on separation anxiety to multiple publications such as the Association of Professional Dog Trainers’ (APDT) Chronicle of the Dog, Pet Professional Guild’s (PPG) Barks From the Guild, and various national magazines such as The Bark. She lectures on SA at professional dog training workshops and conferences around the world, including everything from large professional conferences to small venues. She also has been interviewed widely on this topic and multiple videos and podcasts have been produced. Malena is an honors graduate of the esteemed Academy for Dog Trainers, where she studied under Jean Donaldson, and is a member of the APDT, the Pet Professionals Guild, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
Malena has focused exclusively on SA since 2001, working many hundreds of cases and constantly innovating to find better ways to treat the condition and support clients. Her particular strengths lie in reading the subtleties of dog body language and guiding owners patiently and with great enthusiasm through the gentle process of healing their dogs.
Today, her practice is split between overseeing a team of the top SA trainers in the world and continuing to educate trainers, veterinarians, and dog owners to better treat SA, in order to help the most number of dogs and humans possible overcome this agonizing issue. In addition to writing and lecturing, Malena runs a certification program for accomplished dog professionals looking to hone their SA skills and also has produced an online self-paced course for dog owners.
Malena lives in Northern California with her husband Kevin—also a certified dog trainer—their dog Tini DeMartini, and a myriad of local separation anxiety dog-friends who occasionally hang out while completing their training.
https://malenademartini.com/
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
