Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

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

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

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members: In this VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Jane Quandt, DACVAA, DACVECC reviews the importance of fluid therapy in the anesthetized patient. Does it matter what bag of IV fluids you grab, and does each patient need to be on fluid therapy? What fluid rate should you use, and what should you monitor for in your anesthetized patient on IV fluid therapy?

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this VETgirl practice management webinar, Dr. Heather Douglas, MBA, CVA discusses a different way to evaluate your team. The dreaded annual review and pay rate conversation don’t need to happen again! Tune in to find a better way to assess and retain support staff while providing the essential review details in a way that will motivate and inspire!

VETGirl Presents (fee applies to non-members): Join us for a 2-hour, VETgirl ophthalmology CE track webinar where Dr. Shelby Reinstein, DACVO reviews uveitis, a common and potentially devastating inflammatory eye condition in dogs and cats. Tune in to learn the various causes of uveitis, along with how to differentiate acute and chronic uveitis, appropriate diagnostic testing, and the various treatment protocols for this complex disease.

Network for Good Presents: Ready to tap the opportunity of GivingTuesday on November 30 but feeling short on time, energy, and ideas? We’ve got the last minute resource you need!

VDOS Presents (fee applies): Do you struggle removing a canine or carnassial tooth? What about root remnants and ankylosed teeth in cats? No worries, here you learn all the tricks you need for safe and complete extraction of teeth!

National Kitten Coalition Presents: The holidays are an exciting time of the year but some traditions can pose risks to your pets. Join us in a presentation highlighting potential safety hazards and practical ways to keep your kittens safe this holiday season!

Network for Good Presents: In this webinar, Megan Amundson will walk you through the top reasons donors leave (or stay with) nonprofit organizations. Learn how you can keep more of the donors you’ve already inspired to donate to you to build a stronger fundraising program. And you’ll learn some key actions you can take today to show your donors the love they’re looking for.

Getting 2 Zero Presents: New ideas and methods regarding how we deal with homeless animals are starting to emerge with the focus moving away from traditional style shelters and towards a community, fostercentric based system. Learn how rescue, foster and Not for Profit groups can improve their potential life-saving operations.

VDOS Presents (fee applies): Do you struggle removing root remnants? Do you know how to close an oronasal fistula? You used too much force and fractured the mandible? No worries, here you learn how to manage tooth extraction complications!

Dogs Playing for Life Presents: 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!