Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 7/25/24 - Leash Off! Game On! with Julie Flanery - FDSA (fee applies)
2024-07-25 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Do you worry each time you take the leash off that your dog will become distracted, or even take off on their own? Has taking off the leash become a cue to disconnect? Imagine if instead when you remove your dog’s leash they sprung to life! That they became immediately engaged, focused, and excited to play the game with you.
In this webinar, we will explore games and activities that help build off-leash reliability and connection with your 4-legged friend and to build a strong skill set that you can carry into any situation. These games are suitable for any age dog or skill level, whether you’re looking to rehab a dog that currently disconnects or build a strong foundation with a future canine sports star.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 7/25/24 - Help for the Helpers: Recognizing and Addressing Stress Injury in Animal Control Officers - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-07-25 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
The past few years in animal welfare have been especially difficult, leaving many profoundly depleted. Given the challenges in our field, what can we do to care for ourselves, our peers, and our staff? This webinar will provide an introduction to common occupational stressors in animal protection services and evidence-based strategies to support well-being in complex stress, trauma-exposed work.
Participants will learn terminology, symptoms, and risk factors related to empathic strain aka compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, PTSD, burnout, and moral distress. The session will provide practical, effective strategies that can be implemented on and off the clock to reduce stress and distress, create healthier workplaces, and tap into career-sustaining compassion satisfaction.
At the end of the session, participants will:

Identify key signs and symptoms that characterize stress injury in self and others
Understand five evidence-based elements shown to reduce the harmful impact of stress and adversity in ongoing stressful work
Implement simple strategies to support physical and mental recovery
Offer targeted support to peers and staff through more effective check-ins

This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.

This webinar has been pre-approved by the Maine Animal Welfare Program for 1 Continuing Education Unit in Core Area 4 (Officer Wellness & Mental Health) for the State of Maine’s ACO annual training. You can find more information about Certification, required annual training or submitting materials for credit at Maine’s Animal Control Officer Resource Page.

About the Presenter:
Jessica Dolce, MS CCFE, is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator, receiving her training from TEND Academy. She brings 20 years of experience working with and for companion animals to The Compassion in Balance® Program, her online education platform for animal shelters.
She is an instructor with The Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida where she teaches wellbeing courses for veterinary students and animal welfare professionals. Jessica has worked with organizations such as the ASPCA, HSUS, The Animal Legal Defense Fund, The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, and Animals Asia.
Jessica holds a Master of Science in Adult and Higher Education degree and is certified in Mental Health First Aid. She lives in Maine and can be found online at her website, jessicadolce.com.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/help-for-the-helpers-recognizing-and-addressing-stress-injury-in-animal-control-officers/

Online Event - 7/25/24 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection: Managing Separation Anxiety in Shelter Dogs - Maddie's Fund
2024-07-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join us on July 25 for Managing Separation Anxiety in Shelter Dogs with Dr. Valerie Tynes of the SPCA of Texas (12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for one hour)
Separation-related problems result in extreme mental suffering in affected dogs and negatively impact the quality of life of their owners as well. With time, these types of problems can severely damage and eventually destroy even the strongest of human animal bonds. Helping pet owners to understand that affected dogs are not “acting out” and that they don’t just need “more structure” or “more exercise” is imperative if we are going to solve these problems. This presentation will review the most common clinical signs of separation anxiety, some of the “red flags” in a dog’s history that suggest it may have a separation-related problem and how to accurately identify the problem. Some practical approaches to treatment will also be presented. Can’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting.
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 - 7/24/24 - Who let the dogs out? Unleashing solutions: Finding solutions to the problem of Fiji's free-roaming dog population - Getting 2 Zero
2024-07-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Overpopulation of dogs is an issue in Fiji, similar to many other South Pacific and industralized nations worldwide. This presentation explores results from a door-to-door survey in the Tavakubu ward of Lautoka, highlighting the impacts of human behavior in maintaining free-roaming dog populations, including ownership apathy, indiscriminate feeding, and low compliance with responsible pet ownership practices. Our findings underscore the importance of understanding the negative impacts of “toxic charity” and emphasize the need to shift from predominantly shelter-based strategies and free-of-charge services to promoting responsible dog ownership and caregiver behaviors. Outputs of this study underscore the importance of ongoing evaluation of knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) studies to understand how animal welfare initiatives can support community behavior changes that foster sustainable, long-term dog population management strategies.
This event will be recorded and the recording will be available the day after the event.
Speakers:
Casey Quimby – Co-Founder and Managing Trustee, Animals Fiji
Casey is an Animerican-Fijian with nearly 15 years of experience operating a shelter and multiple veterinary clinics throughout Fiji. Casey has been a pivotal figure in the region’s animal welfare efforts. She earned her Master’s Certificate in Shelter Medicine from the University of Florida in 2018 and has been at the forefront of data collection and population management in Fiji over the past four years. Her dedication to developing evidence-based, research-informed strategies has significantly contributed to sustainable and humane solutions for companion animal population management in local communities.
Dr Jessica Hoopes – Animals Fiji Volunteer
Jessica is a Canadian Veterinarian with over 10 years’ experience working in veterinary and shelter medicine and animal management in Canada, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Costa Rica, and Australia. Her experiences working in the Pacific Islands have underscored the importance of developing evidence-based, research informed strategies for addressing free roaming cat and dog populations, that are tailored to the needs of the local community. While currently working as the One Health Research Coordinator for Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC), she spent the past 5 years remotely supporting rescue groups in Fiji in developing a framework for baseline data collection with the hopes of informing sustainable and humane solutions for companion animal population management.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.g2z.org.au/g2z-webinars-and-online-events.html

Online Seminar - July 16, 17, 23, and 24, 2024 - Practical Exercises for Resolving Canine Reactivity - Puppyworks
2024-07-24 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-23 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-07-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
A hands-on training webinar in 4 sessions
2 1/2 hr sessions on July 16, 17, 23 & 24, 2024
10 AM PST/11 AM Mountain/12 pm Central/1 PM Eastern
Or watch the recordings afterwards!
10 CEUs CCPDT/IAABC
Clothier’s client friendly techniques harness the voluntary actions of dogs that handlers can reinforce to minimize reactivity. The 3 key skills to accomplish this are:

“Auto Check-In” (ACI): Teaches a dog to maintain connection with a handler while developing the handler’s skill to sustain it;
Politeness Poker: Frequently exchanging rewards for desired K9 behaviors to constantly enhance the connection, and
Really Real Relaxation (RRR) -Teaches shared relaxation- so the dog learns to disengage from triggering stimuli and redirect focus onto the handler/client.

Suzanne’s clear instructions & accompanying videos allow your clients to readily learn each skill.
Rates:
Early Bird Rates through May 31
Individuals $99
($ 119 after May 31)
Groups 4+ $89
($109 after May 31)
Above rates cover all 4 sessions!
Registrants have unlimited access to the recordings for 1 year, whether they make the live sessions or not.
About Suzanne
Her renowned Relationship Centered Training (RCT™) has been presented at Assistance Dogs International-NA, Wolf Park, APDT-Association of Pet Dog Trainers, FEMA, Alaskan Dog Musher Assoc., the University of MN SPEAK Conference, Pet Professional Guild Geek Week, Lemonade & many other conferences worldwide.
Her book Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs (Warner, 2002) was twice voted a “Top 5 Book” by the Wall Street Journal.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/clothier2024

Webinar - 7/21/24 - An Update on Feline Infectious Peritonitis: Diagnosis and New Treatment Options for Cats With FIP - VETGirl (fee applies)
2024-07-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
This is a game-changer!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Petra Cerna, PhD MRCVS CertAVP (SAM – F) AFHEA AdvCertFB will review the differences between feline enteric coronavirus (FECV) and feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV), the pathogenesis of FIP as well as most common clinical signs. Tune in as Dr. Cerna reviews the different diagnostic tests and new options for therapy, including immunomodulatory drugs and antivirals, to help with monitoring and possible complications seen with FIP therapy.
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WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-21-2024-an-update-on-feline-infectious-peritonitis-diagnosis-and-new-treatment-options-for-cats-with-fip/

Online Course – Starts 7/21/24 – Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning – IAABC (fee applies)
2024-07-21 | Virtual
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Think scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.
Break training into component principles.
Analyze environmental events that maintain behavior.
Recognize how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud your thinking and work.
Establish accurate descriptions of animals who are said to be “confident,” “creative,” “a problem solver,” and how you should approach those learners.
Understand the common principles at play in different animals & species.
Directly assess behavior and train more humanely and effectively by cutting through the jargon.

Course Begins: July 21, 2024
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: JoAnna Platzer, B.Sc. & Dr. Erica Feuerbacher
Course type: Instructed Course
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-animal-behavior-and-learning/

Online Training - 7/18/24 - Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs - CalAnimals (fee applies)
2024-07-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
With overflowing kennels and longer lengths of stay, most shelters are seeing no shortage of behavioral challenges among dogs. The most concerning, of course, is aggression, and behavior expert Kelley Bollen will lead this session to take a deep dive into why dogs exhibit aggressive behavior, the different types of aggression we see in dogs, and what situations can trigger aggressive behavior. She will discuss what we as shelter professionals can do to modify this serious and sometimes dangerous behavior and provide guidance on safe placement. With safety considerations for staff, volunteers, and the public, as well as the overall implications our choices have on our ability to maintain liability insurance as an industry, you won’t want to miss this!

2 hours of CE for Humane Officers, CACOs, and CAWAs
$25 members, $35 non-members
Recording available through September 30th

Please be sure to log in for your member discount!
WEBSITE LINK: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/understandingaggressivebehavior

Webinar - 7/16/24 - The Missing LINK in Social Work: Addressing Animal Abuse to Improve Delivery of Services to Vulnerable Victims - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
For far too long, social work has conspicuously ignored companion animals’ impact on human well-being and functioning, the powerful human-animal attachments that enhance or hinder clients’ responses to interventions, and the Links between inter-personal and inter-species violence. A systemic “PAWS” Gap — People and Animals’ Welfare and Safety – in social work training and practice makes social workers ill-equipped for the “3-Rs” — Recognition, Response, and Referral — regarding clients’ concerns involving animals. The PAWS Gap affects clients’ quality of life, decision-making, and potential escalation into domestic, child, elder and animal abuse.
This webinar will identify six reasons why social workers should be aware of human-animal relationships and nine career opportunities, with action steps, to reduce the ”PAWS” Gap, improve the delivery of services, identify clients’ risk and resiliency factors, enhance social and environmental justice, and improve responses to all vulnerable members of families and communities.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/the-missing-link-in-social-work-addressing-animal-abuse-to-improve-delivery-of-services-to-vulnerable-victims/

Online Event - 7/16/24 - All Call: Collaborative Programs at Pasadena Humane - California for All Animals
2024-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join the next All Call for a conversation with Chief Veterinarian and Animal Care Officer Dr. Maria Pyrdek and Chief Program Officer Chris Ramon from Pasadena Humane,and bring your questions!
Effective shelter operations rely on a smooth integration between the impound process, the care animals receive while in the shelter and the adoption/placement process. Successful integration of these areas of the shelter relies on functional working relationships among the leadership. Chris Ramon and Dr. Maria Pyrdek have worked together for over two years to integrate these areas and look forward to sharing the challenges, successes and the on-going “experiments” to further streamline these areas resulting in happier, more productive teams, decreased length of stay and improved care for animals in the shelter.
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

Online Event - 1st Tuesdays - All Call - California for All Animals
2024-07-16 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

Webinar - 7/15/24 - A Life Worth Living: Promoting Well-Being in our Animal Companions - PPG (fee applies)
2024-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
How do we assess welfare and well-being in animals? What’s the difference between the two? This webinar will walk attendees through the current scientific thinking on the most effective ways to evaluate well-being, or positive welfare, in animals. We start with the Five Domains model and move onto another, more updated model, that has replaced the original Five Domains. These models are based directly on the latest research on well-being and will be applicable to anyone that works with animals.
About the Presenter
Dr. Kristina Spaulding has been in the dog training and behavior profession for over 20 years. She has a PhD in biopsychology—the study of the biological basis of behavior—and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. She also has a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She is particularly interested in stress, neurobiology, cognition, emotion, and wellbeing and how to apply these concepts to the prevention and early intervention of behavior problems in dogs. In addition to working with behavior clients, Dr. Spaulding teaches a variety of online courses and webinars on the science of behavior through her website, www.smartdogtrainingandbehavior.com. She also regularly presents on canine behavior science at conferences and other events.
In 2019, Dr. Spaulding received the Association of Professional Dog Trainer’s (APDT’s) Member of the Year Award. She currently serves on the IAABC Foundation Board and the Fear Free Advisory group.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars-2/a-life-worth-living/

Online Event – 7/14/24 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2024-07-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
July 14, 2024 | 2:00-4:30PM EDT.

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-july-2024/

Hybrid Conference – 7/11/24 to 7/14/24 – PacVet 2024 – CVMA (fee applies)
2024-07-14 08:00 - 15:45, 2024-07-13 08:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-12 08:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-11 08:00 - 19:15 | Virtual
The Pacific Veterinary Conference is dedicated to providing comprehensive, current, and practical continuing education information for the entire veterinary practice team. The four day conference gives attendees the opportunity to earn CE, attend a two-day Vet Expo, and have plenty of time to spend with family and friends. PacVet attracts veterinary professionals from across the United States, Canada, and other countries. 87 percent of past conference attendees say they would recommend PacVet to their colleagues.
The Pacific Veterinary Conference is sponsored by the California Veterinary Medical Association.
In-Person-Only Tracks
These tracks will be presented exclusively in person in San Francisco.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
One Health
Practice Management
Shelter Medicine
Small Animal Surgery
USDA-NVAP: APHIS-Approved Supplemental Training (AAST)
Wellness

In-Person & Virtual Tracks
These tracks will be presented both in person in San Francisco and livestreamed online in real time for our virtual audience.

Small Animal Medicine
Technician

Virtual-Only Tracks
These tracks will be presented exclusively online for our virtual audience.

Avian/Exotics
Equine

WEBSITE LINK: https://pacvet.net/san-francisco/

Hybrid Conference – 7/12/24 to 7/14/24 – 2024 ASPCA® Cornell Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Conference – ASPCA (fee applies)
2024-07-14 05:30 - 13:45, 2024-07-13 05:30 - 13:45, 2024-07-12 05:30 - 17:15 | Virtual
The 2024 ASPCA® Cornell Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Conference will be held July 12-14, 2024, at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Now in its 21st year, this year’s conference features our largest offering ever of educational opportunities! Experience more than 30 hours of world-class continuing education from dozens of sessions covering the latest in medical, behavior and shelter operations.
This year’s conference features a keynote address by Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA. Dr. McCobb is co-section head for Community Medicine and Director of the Luke and Lily Lerner Spay Neuter Clinic at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University. Dr. McCobb works to support community programs at the Cummings School and assisted in opening the Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic. Dr. McCobb’s keynote will focus on the roots and evolution of Access to Care in veterinary medicine and will examine how the field grew out of work being by Shelter and Community Medicine Programs for decades. Where might this field go next and what ramifications might this have for our discipline?
Conference Livestream
Can’t make the trip to Ithaca? We’ve got you covered! For the first time in conference history, Saturday’s and Sunday’s sessions will be livestreamed and available for livestream ticket holders. And thanks to our Livestream sponsor, Independence Pet Group® (IPG), there is no registration fee for the livestream! For more information on Livestream offering please visit the Livestream page.
WEBSITE LINK: https://events.bizzabo.com/sheltermedconference

Online Event – 7/13/24 – Online Feline Leukemia Day – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2024-07-13 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The Community Cats Podcast is thrilled to announce that we will once again be holding our Online Feline Leukemia Day this year.
Speakers from a wide range of fields from veterinarians to shelter specialists will bring you the latest information on Feline Leukemia studies, improvements in care, and suggestions to help you start and maintain policies and programs that will help you find homes for these special kitties.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2024-online-feline-leukemia-day-conference/

Conference – 7/11/24 to 7/13/24 – 2024 Best Friends National Conference – Best Friends
2024-07-13 05:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-12 07:00 - 14:15, 2024-07-11 04:30 - 17:15 | Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel, Orlando, FL, United States
At the Best Friends National Conference, you’ll learn the latest actionable tools and data-driven techniques to take home and immediately start saving more dogs and cats in your community to reach or sustain a no-kill status in 2025.
You will hear from presenters from different backgrounds and organization types, including leaders in advocacy and community engagement, field and animal services, shelter medicine and animal care, fundraising and development, and more.
Beyond the 90+ sessions to choose from, you’ll have access to the Hub to enjoy delicious food, mingle with exhibitors and sponsors, and shop for human and pet gear.
You can also join us in the Well-Being Room and designated outdoor areas to treat yourself to plenty of well-being activities, and you can attend our closing party with delicious food stations, drinks, music, and games.
Plus, you’ll make meaningful connections with fellow animal welfare volunteers and staff members from across the country.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends.org/best-friends-national-conference

Webinar - 7/11/24 - Why is My Dog “Ignoring” My Cue? - FDSA (fee applies)
2024-07-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
We’ve all experienced that moment where we deliver a cue, and our dog just doesn’t respond. It could be in a training session at home, it could be when we are asking our dog to demonstrate their new trick to a friend, it could be in a class setting, or it could be in the middle of a competition run.
It is common to hear people say that if a dog doesn’t respond to a cue, then they “didn’t understand”, but sometimes we are sure that our dog does know what the cue means. At other times we hear people say that their dog is “blowing them off” (i.e. that their dog does know what the cue means, but their dog is actively choosing to ignore the person / cue), but is this really a common reason for a dog to “ignore” a handler’s cue?
In this webinar we discuss the myriad of reasons why our dog may not respond to our first cue when cued to perform a behavior, including; lack of understanding, enjoying an alternative behavior, lack of adequate motivation, arousal in excess of optimal levels, physical discomfort (present or anticipated), mental / emotional discomfort (present or anticipated), fatigue (physical / mental), and situations when the behavior is perceived as too “high effort”.
Obviously understanding why our dog is not rapidly and accurately responding to our first cue to perform a behavior is crucial to resolving the issue, hence in this webinar we discuss all the potential reasons in detail. We also discuss strategies for ensuring that our dog does respond to our first cue on each occasion.
Presenter: Sharon Carroll
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 7/11/24 - Is Intermittent Reinforcement Always Good? - PPG (fee applies)
2024-07-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Intermittent reinforcement is a common method used in positive dog training. For mot trainers, continuous reinforcement is recommended until the learner successfully understand the behavior that is being cued, then the trainer will often recommend switching from continuous to intermittent reinforcement. Many trainers use the example of intermittent reinforcement being like a slot machine sometimes you get a pay out and sometimes you don’t. The phycology behind the idea is to get the learner to continue to do the behavior even when a reward is not immediately present.
Intermittent reinforcement can be a great method but we also need to look at the other side of intermittent reinforcement. In abuse situations, intermittent reinforcement can also be associated with something called a “trauma bond”. This is where an abuser brings flowers one day and abuses the next. This type of intermittent reinforcement will “bond” the victim to the abused but as positive reinforcement animal trainers, we need to make sure that our training methods are not turning into something aversive.
Learning Objectives

Why intermittent reinforcement is commonly recommended in the dog training world
How intermittent reinforcement is “supposed to” work
Why intermittent reinforcement can backfire
Understanding trauma bond in domestic violence and how it relates to dog
training
Important things to consider when using or recommending intermittent reinforcement
Ways to make intermittent reinforcement positive

Presenter 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/is-intermittent-reinforcement-always-good-with-shannon-riley/

Online Event - 7/11/24 - Hatching Hour: Wellness Redefined - Hatching
2024-07-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join us for a fun and inspiring hangout with our wonderful friend and wellness guru, Janna Hicks. Discover the hidden wellness in your daily routine and soak up her refreshing wisdom to make your days even better.
Thursday July 11, 2024, at
11:30am PST / 1:30pm CST / 2:30pm EST!
Session Highlights include:

Discover the 8 dimensions of wellness
Reframe what wellness means to you!
Connect & gain new insights with like-minded individuals

Meet the Speaker
Janna has 15 years of experience spanning the health and wellness industry. From her time with public and private sector clients and academic teaching roles, to corporate wellbeing management and employee health and wellbeing benefits, Janna’s experience from various sides of the industry guides the wellness lifestyle principles and strategies she offers through one-to-one consulting, wellbeing courses and immersive retreats. Based a balanced approach to the 8 dimensions of wellness to improve total wellbeing. Janna’s philosophy is applicable and adaptable for any wellness journey, Janna’s areas of expertise include:

Health education – foundations of wellbeing
Wellbeing strategy and lifestyle integration
Chronic condition management and total wellbeing

Janna is always learning. Currently she is particularly interested in exploring the intersectionality of wellbeing and DEI/SDoH. She has a strong knowledge base of the wellness industry perspective and challenges and leverages her experience to provide access and assistance to anyone seeking to be balanced and live well. Education and Credentials: Janna holds an MS in Exercise Physiology from Texas Christian University and BS from Northern Arizona University as well as NWI-CWP and ACE-CPT credentials.
Join us in welcoming Janna to the Hatching community, we are excited to share her knowledge with you all!
(Photo credit: Janna Hicks)
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErfuyupz8oE9KB9X316GBmZb8-mNuaCxy8#/registration

Webinar - 7/11/24 - Breeding Dogs for Profit in Urban Communities: Socioeconomic Causes and the Community-led Solutions - Life of Riley
2024-07-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
A talented dog-trainer and natural leader with a deep love for his community members and their pets, Tim will discuss the drivers of dog breeding in economically disenfranchised urban communities and the best ways to engage communities in solutions to unchecked dog breeding. Given his own proximity to the issue and the trusting relationships he has built with his community, Tim is uniquely positioned to advise the animal welfare sector on the problem of dog breeding in urban areas.
Speaker: Tim Freeman, Founder and CEO of Braveheart Pets Inc.
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