ICAM Presents: ICAM members share their thoughts on how population management is impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, dog and cat susceptibility and how we can keep safe whilst continuing our essential services to manage dogs and cats humanely and protect their welfare.
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Ken will share the case study of a project he conducted from 2013 through 2015 in Chicago. He will explore the challenges and protocols he followed in working with four dogs rescued from Chicago area shelters. Three of the dogs were severely reactive, one was a trained fighting dog, and all had a bite history. The protocol followed was an introduction protocol, not an aggression treatment protocol. Although the project resulted in a significant reduction in aggression, the protocol was designed to teach animals how to live together and how to cohabitate. Ken will share the details of the protocol and share the steps he used to teach the dogs to work cooperatively and live together.
IAABC Presents: A 4 week online course exploring the fundamentals of animal behavior and learning to help students understand the science behind animal behavior and training and apply it to the animals they work with.
The AAWA Presents: Even before the COVID-19 pandemic impacted us, this conference was designed to help attendees closely examine ways to build resilience, both for themselves and the organizations they represent. Now those messages seem all the more timely and relevant. Come, learn how to take better care of yourself as well as the people and animals in your community.
NACA and the Justice Clearinghouse Present: “If somebody is harming an animal, there’s a good chance they also are hurting a human,” notes John Thompson of the National Sheriffs’ Association. With four types of cruelty to animals now included in the FBI’s NIBRS process, animal abuse is recognized as a serious crime in its own right and a predictor of family, youth, community, and organized violence. This seminar will discuss how specialized animal crimes units, law enforcement and prosecutors’ offices and veterinary forensics teams are responding to animal abuse to also prevent domestic, elder, and child abuse.
ASPCAPro Presents: Nosework is an amazing sport/activity for shelter dogs – pet owners are becoming involved in this training in record numbers. It uses positive reinforcement, helps dogs to develop confidence and optimism and doesn’t require dogs to interact with each other to be successful. Every day more dogs are being used by government agencies to find drugs, explosives, human remains, and other animal species. At the same time, pet owners have discovered the sport of canine nose work and are enjoying the benefits of this engaging and stimulating activity. There is much we do not know about the canine olfaction system and what factors may influence a dog’s ability to perform scent work appropriately.
Trupanion Presents: In times of stress and uncertainty, we rely on our pets more than ever—and you can rely on Trupanion to help keep them happy and healthy. We know the news changes fast, so we’re here to answer your questions about COVID-19 and pets with this ongoing series.
UC Davis Presents: A CASCAR Meeting for California Animal Shelters – join us to discuss providing medical assistance programs.
Chameleon Shelter Software Presents: This will be a more behind-the-scenes look at Crystal Report writing. Topics included will be database tables and links, selection formulas, and report anatomy. Things will get a little more technical this time. We will create a kennel inventory report and a kennel card.
Virox Presents: This webinar is aimed at veterinarians, animal technicians, office managers, employees and volunteers in clinical or group animal settings. A series of practical measures are discussed with regards to addressing critical control points in terms of infection and how to minimize risk, and protect yourself, your team and your clients. Consideration is given to minimizing disruption while phasing into the new normal in day-to-day operations.
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, June 18 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Hannah Branigan and will weigh in on trending topics in the training community, explore the importance of mentorships, and discuss strategies to build energy and engagement in online classes.
Best Friends Presents: What happens when rescues, spay/neuter, community resource groups, transport groups, and shelters all work in concert? Lifesaving! Join Best Friends senior director of national programs, Brent Toellner, for a deep dive into a network of organizations collaborating to meet the needs of their community.
FDSA Presents: The term “separation anxiety” is familiar to most people who share their lives with dogs. It has been defined as a condition in which a behavior is exhibited when a dog is not able to access a preferred person. Regardless of the specific behavior — urination, destruction of furniture, or demolition of doorways — the “diagnosis” would be the same. New research suggests that these behaviors are not the same at all, and might therefore need to be treated differently. This webinar will discuss some current perspectives on this disturbing condition and introduce new concepts for management.
Maddie’s Fund Presents: During this 60-minute webcast, you’ll learn what the research says about the best ways to support and retain foster caregivers, and what successful strategies shelters and rescues are using to do just this. From training to communication to getting feedback on what your foster caregivers need, this webcast will teach you how to support your fosters and keep them coming back for more!
VETGirl Presents: ($50 for Non-VETGirl Members) – High level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization processes are performed routinely in veterinary hospitals around the world, as one of many strategies to prevent hospital acquired infections. The responsibility of carrying out these procedures is often thrust upon veterinary technicians. In this lecture, learn the science behind and importance of proper surgical instrument cleaning and processing, as well as how to verify the efficacy of each step in the disinfection and/or sterilization process by exploring some of the tools and products used to assure cleanliness and sterility in the human market.
PacVet Presents: We are excited to bring you the quality CE you’ve come to expect from PacVet through our fully interactive virtual conference – PacVet Live! Veterinarians, practice managers, veterinary technicians, and veterinary staff are invited to earn up to 21 CEUs over the course of four days. And the PacVet experience wouldn’t be the same without some exciting raffle drawings courtesy of our sponsors!
AmPa! Presents: 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.
Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: This is the third of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this third session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play.
IVS Presents: In a second nurse/technician-focused IVS seminar, Dr. Grubb will cover anesthesia and analgesia with a focus on exactly what the patient needs for drugs, support, monitoring and analgesia. Although directed to technicians/nurses, the seminar will also apply to anyone wanting an anesthesia/analgesia review, including veterinarians and veterinary students. There will be time for Q & A so you can learn almost anything you want to!
FDSA Presents: Great for shelter dogs, dogs in foster or newly (or previously) adopted dogs. This class focuses on confidence, optimism and empowerment for dogs. We’ll build Value for Novelty, Noise, Strangeness, and the Unexpected. We’ll use Snuffle Boxes, Noise Tubes, Physical Play, Push-Back, and Humor. We’ll use the Broccoli Principle and the Curiosity Principle and the game of Surprise! Who knew scary sights and sounds could be funny, and even attractive? We’ll work up to a game of Seek the Strange. You’ll see it happen that working in one area will have positive transfer to another.
