Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 10/27/21 - Ensuring Transparency While Keeping Marketing and Adoption Counseling Separate - Maddie's Fund
2021-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The changes you can make to maximize the potential for making emotional connections between pets and potential adopters and fosters are simple but powerful. This webcast will make the case for the separation of marketing and adoption counseling through reviewing the science behind how we form relationships and why warning labels work to keep consumers from taking products home.
You’ll learn the difference between marketing and adoption counseling, what a “stop sign” is and how you can avoid them, and how to ensure that adopters and fosters are given full transparency about a pet’s history before they take them home.
This webinar will be recorded and has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.
Presenters
Kelly Duer, Foster Care Specialist, Maddie’s Fund
As Foster Care Specialist for Maddie’s Fund, Kelly’s focus is on helping shelters and rescue organizations increase pet welfare through the implementation of robust foster care programs. Her role includes creating and providing training for organizations and their foster coordinators, writing, assisting with research on foster care and consulting with shelters. Her work with foster care and marketing has been featured in many national publications, websites and networks, including Animal Sheltering magazine, the Huffington Post, Best Friends magazine, BarkPost, Catster Magazine, iheartdogs.com and HuffPost Live.
Kristen Hassen, Director, American Pets Alive!
Kristen Hassen, MA, is the Maddie’s® Director of American Pets Alive!, overseeing the Human Animal Support Services project, the Maddie’s® Learning Academy, and AmPA!’s lifesaving initiatives. Previously, she served as the Director of Pima Animal Care Center, the open-admission animal services department in Tucson, Arizona, and before that, the Deputy Director of Austin Animal Center, in Austin, Texas. Kristen is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Arizona’s Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and serves on the Board of Directors of the National Animal Control Association. Kristen writes and teaches nationally and internationally on a variety of subjects including animal services organizational restructuring, transforming animal services culture, progressive animal control, high volume foster programs, animal welfare as social justice movement, crisis communications, community-centered sheltering practices, the Human Animal Support Services elements, and the future of animal welfare volunteer programs.

WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n-0uMnY4SkCu5PSOUMELZA

Webinar - 10/27/21 - Doing What’s Right Even When it’s Hard: 7 Steps for Leading in an Ethical Manner - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-10-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Sally Ryan will review the ethics of working in a veterinary clinic, and how it can elicit emotional responses. In this webinar, we’ll identify some common ethical dilemmas in veterinary practice, whether you’re a CSR, vet tech, veterinary associate or veterinary owner. Learn critical principles for ethical leadership and identify ways for applying the principles in practice.
This 2021 leadership track course is approved by the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager Board as applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), CVPM Course Approval ID# 20-81.

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-27-2021-doing-whats-right-even-when-its-hard-7-steps-for-leading-in-an-ethical-manner/

Online Event - 10/28/21 - Open Arms Huddle #8 - A Welcoming Culture Starts with You - Maddie's Fund
2021-10-28 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization, respectively, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Speakers: Danielle Harris, Pima County and Melissa Lesinky, Southern Arizona Cat Rescue
About this huddle: When your entire organization is more open and inclusive, everybody wins.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7

Webinar - 10/28/21 - Solving Problems with Bears and Cougars - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-10-28 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Sightings of and conflicts with bears and cougars are becoming more and more common in urban and suburban areas across the U.S. Responding to the public’s concerns about these wild neighbors can be especially difficult, given the greater potential for dangerous encounters between these predators and people. This webinar will provide an overview on the biology and ecology of these animals, how to make yards and neighborhoods less attractive to them, how to reduce conflicts with people and pets, which situations necessitate a response, and how to handle problems if they arise.
Presenter:
As Director of Humane Wildlife Conflict Resolution for The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Lynsey White helps urban and suburban communities find effective and humane solutions to conflicts with species such as coyotes, Canada geese, white-tailed deer, and beavers. She also runs the Wild Neighbors program, which provides animal care and control professionals with resources, trainings, and consultation in the adoption of humane policies and practices for responding to calls about wildlife. Her background includes completing coyote research and data analysis for The Cook County Coyote project in Chicago, Illinois, and publishing an analysis of coyote attacks on people throughout the U.S. and Canada. Lynsey has a Master of Science degree in Conservation Biology & Sustainable Development and a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and has led wildlife conflict resolution trainings for thousands of animal care and control professionals across the U.S. and beyond.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/solving-problems-with-bears-and-cougars/

Webinar - 10/28/21 - Personality in Dogs - Dr. Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB - PPG (fee applies)
2021-10-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Personality is all about individual differences in dogs and can help explain why some dogs react to life so differently than others. How is personality measured? What personality traits have been found in dogs? How consistent is personality over time? And how does all of this help you when working with dogs? We’ll explore all of these questions and more in this one-hour webinar.
Learning Objectives:

Define personality and explain why it’s important for training and behavior
Summarize what is known about personality in dogs
Describe how consistent personality traits such as aggression are over time
Apply this information to training and behavior work

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4500318

Webinar - 10/28/21 - Sharon Carroll - Strategies for Training the Atypical Dog - Part 1: Concepts and Overview - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-10-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
This is Part One of a two-part webinar on working with “atypical” dogs. Both webinars are stand-alone webinars covering a different aspect of this topic, but they combine to cover the topic more broadly.
When we train our dogs, we are constantly asking them to solve puzzles. We are asking them to connect the dots between the cue (context cue or human initiated verbal / visual cue), their subsequent behavior (action), and the reinforcement. As our dog becomes more confident about the connection between these elements, they can respond more rapidly and with improved accuracy.
During the learning process there will be moments of frustration and confusion. Typical dogs deal with small amounts of frustration and confusion in a way that helps them find a solution to the puzzle. This leads to the dog attaining reinforcement, which results in them putting in the same or greater effort on future learning-oriented tasks.
Atypical dogs however do not respond in the same way. For a range of underlying reasons, the training puzzle itself may cause an excessive spike in arousal in these dogs. This is commonly referred to as the dog “stressing down” or “stressing up” depending on the observable behaviors. “Stressing down” behaviors may include shutting-down, stalling, looking away, appearing disinterested, freezing, moving slowly, or performing avoidance, escape, appeasement, or displacement behaviors. “Stressing up” behaviors may include barking at the human or at the task, whining, performing rapid sequences of random un-cued behaviors, anticipating cues, spinning, doing zoomies, lacking focus, and attempting to guess at the solution with little thought.
Beyond training pressures, these dogs may also struggle more than usual with environmental pressures. All dogs need a certain amount of desensitization and distraction training in order to successfully function in bigger environments, but the atypical dog may be extremely aware of stimuli in the environment. This requires additional training steps and more detailed monitoring.
In this “Part One” webinar we discuss:

The underlying factors that contribute to the development of an atypical dog, including genetic traits and the impact of prior learning.
Ways to identify the difference between a simple training gap, and a more complex problem.
When to use classical conditioning versus operant conditioning.
Methods for measuring the proportional impact the environment is having on our dog’s behavior.

We also look at a range of solutions that can create a more focused, happier, and more consistently successful training partner.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 10/28/21 - Sharon Carroll - Strategies for Training the Atypical Dog - Part 2: Specific Examples / Case Studies - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
This is Part Two of a two-part webinar on working with “atypical” dogs. Both webinars are stand-alone webinars covering a different aspect of this topic, but they combine to cover the topic more broadly.
When we train our dogs, we are constantly asking them to solve puzzles. We are asking them to connect the dots between the cue (context cue or human initiated verbal / visual cue), their subsequent behavior (action), and the reinforcement. As our dog becomes more confident about the connection between these elements, they can respond more rapidly and with improved accuracy.
During the learning process there will be moments of frustration and confusion. Typical dogs deal with small amounts of frustration and confusion in a way that helps them find a solution to the puzzle. This leads to the dog attaining reinforcement, which results in them putting in the same or greater effort on future learning-oriented tasks.
Atypical dogs however do not respond in the same way. For a range of underlying reasons, the training puzzle itself may cause an excessive spike in arousal in these dogs. This is commonly referred to as the dog “stressing down” or “stressing up” depending on the observable behaviors. “Stressing down” behaviors may include shutting-down, stalling, looking away, appearing disinterested, freezing, moving slowly, or performing avoidance, escape, appeasement, or displacement behaviors. “Stressing up” behaviors may include barking at the human or at the task, whining, performing rapid sequences of random un-cued behaviors, anticipating cues, spinning, doing zoomies, lacking focus, and attempting to guess at the solution with little thought.
Beyond training pressures, these dogs may also struggle more than usual with environmental pressures. All dogs need a certain amount of desensitization and distraction training in order to successfully function in bigger environments, but the atypical dog may be extremely aware of stimuli in the environment. This requires additional training steps and more detailed monitoring.
In this “Part Two” webinar we look at a wide range of specific examples from a variety of different sports. Including:

Object retrieve (moving slowly, displacement sniffing at the object before picking up or instead of picking up, dropping the object or stalling on the return)
Retrieving incorrect articles in scent article exercises or in directed retrieves.
False alerts and missed hides in nose work.
Arcing in straight line exercises such as recalls or retrieves.
Breaking start line stays in agility.
Missing position change cues at a distance.
Inconsistency, slowing, stalling, or avoidance in weave poles.
Needing repeated cues or wandering off during rally, obedience, agility.
Performing zoomies or “visiting” ring crew, judges, stewards, spectators, other dogs during training / competing.
Hesitating on the approach to contacts or blowing through contacts in agility.
And more!

For each example we discuss the varied reasons these behaviors may occur, along with solutions for resolving these issues.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar – 11/1/21 – Dental Radiography and Interpretation – VDOS (fee applies)
2021-11-01 17:00 - 18:55 | Virtual
Is your dental x-ray machine unused because nobody knows what to do with it? Let us show you the profitability of dental radiography by demystifying the many shades of gray! See what is going on below the gum line!
This VDOS webinar will review equipment/material needs to perform dental radiography in dogs and cats. Benefits and disadvantages of digital and non-digital options are outlined. Parallel and bisecting angle techniques and the most common positioning mistakes are discussed. Anatomy and pathology on numerous dental radiographs obtained from the upper and lower jaws with various lesions are explained in a systematic fashion. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-radiography-and-interpretation-8-00-pm-et-2

Webinar - 11/2/21 - A Practical Approach to the Small Animal Orthopedic Exam - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-11-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
MPL? ACL? OCD? HELP!
In this VETgirl webinar, Dr. Michael Jaffe, MS, CCRP, DACVS will review how to complete a full orthopedic exam in dogs and cats. Tune in to learn proper techniques for assessment of cruciate ligament injuries, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, patellar luxations, and muscle/tendon injuries. Get your ortho on!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-2-2021-a-practical-approach-to-the-small-animal-orthopedic-exam/

Online Event - 11/3/21 - ASPCA®-AAWA Research Forum - ASPCA and AAWA
2021-11-03 09:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
About the Event
Animal welfare professionals, including shelter leadership and staff, veterinarians, and those interested in research and data analysis, are invited to explore the results of new research studies in community and shelter animal welfare. Attendees will leave with practical suggestions for applying what they’ve learned to benefit their communities and are eligible for CAWA credit.
Planned presentations include*:

Geographic and Socioeconomic Predictors for Intakes and Outcomes of Domestic Cats through Animal Shelters (University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science / Humane Rescue Alliance / DC Cat Count)
Measuring and Minimizing Sound in Shelters to Improve Cat Welfare (University of British Columbia)
Veterinary and Pharmacy Students’ Expectations Before and Experiences After Participating in an Interdisciplinary Access to Care Veterinary Clinic (University of Wisconsin / WisCARES)
Animal Shelter Services and Community Vulnerability: “Are We Taking from the Poor and Giving to the Rich?” (University of British Columbia)

*All presentations are subject to change.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/splash/aspcar-aawa-research-forum

Webinar - 11/3/21 - Creating & Retaining a Successful Nonprofit Development Team - Network for Good
2021-11-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Part 2 in the development series: How To Create A Successful Nonprofit Development Team
We know being unable to retain a development staff is one of the main reasons organizations struggle to raise money and create effective cultures of philanthropy. Join Alyssa to get tips, tricks, and insight to keep your awesome staff!
In this session we will address further questions from session one such as:

What is the accurate salary range for positions?
How do we find the funding for these positions?
How do we get the board ready for this growth and these changes?
Plus, a roadmap for any new hires’ first 30 days in development!

PS. We hope you enjoyed part 1 of this series! If you were unable to attend, you can view the recording here.
If you don’t have time to view part 1, don’t worry! You will still get GREAT information in part 2!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/creating-and-retaining-a-successful-nonprofit-development-team/

Webinar - 11/3/21 - Shaping Up Shaping. Presented by Dr. Karolina Westlund - PPG (fee applies)
2021-11-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
In this session, the presenter will go over some of the ways she sees good trainers tweak their shaping sessions using completely different strategies depending on context. She will discuss:
• Why the 80% rule is problematic.
• Bold shaping.
• Cautious shaping – pingponging.
• How the 10 Laws of Shaping evolved into the Modern Principles of Shaping.
• Some common shaping mistakes – and how to address them.
Shaping is the sharpest tool in the animal trainer’s box…theoretically. Practically, it can be hard to execute, and many trainers get stuck. Hopefully, this lecture will provide you with some ideas of how to get unstuck.
Level of difficulty: Intermediate
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4300677

Webinar - 11/3/21 - Dog Behavior and Handling in the Shelter - Best Friends
2021-11-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
During this live webinar we will provide real world, tangible content to assist shelter staff and volunteers in their day-to-day interactions with canines. This webinar is geared toward beginners and will touch on basic dog body language. We will provide tips and tricks to apply when working with common challenging dog behaviors in a shelter setting.
Attendees can submit questions for the presenter in advance of the meeting by filling out this form. Time permitting, attendees can also ask questions during webinar. The webinar will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes in length.
Discussion Topics:

Dog body language and behavior
Tips to utilize in the shelter
Proper use of tools and supplies to use with canines
How to work with common challenging canine behaviors in the shelter
How to implement training and enrichment in the shelter

Presenter: Tierney Sain, National Mentorship Program Specialist for Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/education/upcoming-trainings

Webinar - 11/3/21 - Kitten Lady Virtual Workshop - Kitten Lady (fee applies)
2021-11-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Wednesday, November 3 at 7 pm ET, Kitten Lady, Hannah Shaw, will join Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter for a virtual presentation and Q&A on all things kittens! Please note that this event begins at 7pm eastern time, and can be joined via Zoom from anywhere in the world.

Hannah will cover various kitten-related topics, including what to do when you find a kitten outside, how to socialize them, and more!
Tickets for this event are $25.00. 100% of proceeds from this event will be used to support feline care and will provide for things like food, bottle feeding supplies, and medicine, at Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter. Thank you for supporting this fantastic New Jersey organization!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.kittenlady.org/events

Webinar - 11/3/21 - Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex: Immunologic and Non-immunologic Components of Disease Prevention - VETGirl
2021-11-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Not sure what CIRD stands for? Then you need to tune in!
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Stephan Carey, DVM, PhD, DACVIM will review the complex relationship between primary respiratory pathogens and the respiratory immune system, highlight tools to effectively treat and prevent CIRD, and discuss immunologic and non-immunologic management strategies for active CIRD outbreaks.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar free to all!

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-3-2021-canine-infectious-respiratory-disease-complex-immunologic-and-non-immunologic-components-of-disease-prevention/

Online Seminar - 11/3/21 and 11/9/21 - Sexual Harassment Prevention Education and Training - CVMA (fee applies)
2021-11-03 17:00 - 19:15 | Virtual
Employers with five or more employees must provide sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention training for all employees by January 1, 2021, and every two years thereafter. New supervisory employees must still be trained within six months of assuming their supervisory position and new non-supervisory employees must be trained within six months of hire. Temporary, seasonal, and other employees hired to work less than six months also require this training within 30 calendar days after the hire date or within 100 hours worked, whichever comes first.
We understand the strain this training requirement might put on staffing, so we offering the webinar on two different dates and times for your convenience.
The first hour of the webinar will be for all employees (supervisors and non-supervisors). There will be a 15-minute break followed by the second hour of the webinar for supervisors only so that they receive a full two hours of training.

Registered attendees may participate in the webinar as an individual or as a group under a single login.
Supervisor registered attendees will receive 2 units of CE credit, and
Non-supervisor registered attendees will receive 1 unit of CE credit.

WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/learning/cvma-ce-programs-2/sexual-harassment-education-training/

Online Conference - 11/4/21 to 11/5/21 - Canadian Violence Link Conference - Humane Canada (fee applies)
2021-11-04 07:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Animal abuse often occurs before or alongside the abuse of people. This is known as the Violence Link. In a social system that is over taxed and underfunded, the sector marginalizes animal welfare even though evidence shows there is greater benefit in acting holistically, thereby providing better support for victims and reducing the vulnerability of animals and people.
The Canadian Violence Link Conference is an innovative, ground-breaking event that examines the link between interpersonal abuse and animal abuse, looking at the vulnerabilities in both populations and how they intersect. This biennial conference brings together criminal justice system stakeholders that work to prevent and address violence against people or animals for cross-sectoral training on how to collaborate and stop the cycle of violence.

What to Expect
The National Violence Link Conference is an opportunity for stakeholders whose work intersects the Violence Link to gather, learn and network. You will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Violence Link and learn about the latest trends and intervention strategies designed to end the cycle of violence. This two-day conference will feature interactive, engaging sessions where you can network with professionals in your region, learn how to break down silos and build important relationships that will assist you in your day to day work.

Learning and Networking Opportunities

Skills to examine the correlation between human vulnerability and animal vulnerability
An understanding of the root causes of animal abuse and its connection to interpersonal and societal violence
An ability to identify the indicators of interpersonal violence and the steps to responding
An ability to identify the indicators of animal abuse and the steps to investigation and prosecution of these crimes
The opportunity to create new networks and relationship that will enhance your work toward ending violence
The opportunity to explore community-level partnerships and collaborations

WEBSITE LINK: https://humanecanada.swoogo.com/cjsr/1253225

Online Event - 11/4/21 - Open Arms Huddle #9 - Embracing a Welcoming Culture - Maddie's Fund
2021-11-04 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization, respectively, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Speakers: Mandy Evans, Better Together Animal Alliance, and Andrew Dorman, Cat Town
About this huddle: When your entire organization is more open and inclusive, everybody wins.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7

Webinar - 11/4/21 - Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Behavior Support for Long-Stay Shelter Cats and Dogs - ASPCAPro
2021-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
About this Webinar
Animals who may be in your shelter’s care for extended periods can suffer from chronic anxiety, social isolation, or inadequate enrichment. Proactive planning for long-stay animals who need medical or behavioral treatment, are a part of pending court cases, or have special adoption needs, can prevent behavioral and mental deterioration. Gain new ideas and get answers to your questions about behavioral and mental support for long-stay animals from experts across medical, operations, and behavior disciplines.
Takeaways

Proactive steps staff and volunteers can take to prevent behavior issues from developing in long-stay shelter animals
Creative solutions that engage medical, operations, and behavior teams in a collaborative effort
Tools and ideas to expand current programming for long-stay shelter animals to better meet behavioral health care needs

Suited For
Animal behavior and shelter professionals and volunteers.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/shelter-behavior-roundtable-behavior-support-long-stay-shelter-cats-and-dogs

Webinar - 11/4/21 - End-of-Year Fundraising: Getting Your Paws on More Money this Year - The AAWA
2021-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Over 30% of annual charitable giving occurs in December. Some nonprofits bring in as much as 50% of their donation income from end-of-year asks. It’s not too late to prepare for the season of giving!
This webinar will give you specific end-of-year fundraising ideas. Implementing even a couple of the ideas will help you raise more money this year. We will also give you the tools you need to feel confident about your fundraising going into this holiday season.
Presented by Bonney Brown and Diane Blankenburg of Humane Network
This live and recorded program:

is approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
Has been submitted to CFRE for CEs

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/year-end

Webinar - 11/4/21 - Overcoming Legal Barriers About Community Cats: Live Q&A - HASS
2021-11-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
The laws surrounding community cats are ending their lives. Legal language and obstacles around community cats creates barriers to keep kitties alive and thriving. In this interactive webinar, Monica Frenden-Tarant, Maddie’s® Director of Feline Lifesaving at American Pets Alive! and Richard Angelo, Jr., Esq., Legislative Attorney for Best Friends Animal Society, will work through the legal barriers to community cat programming. Our cat friends always have tons of questions, and Monica and Richard cannot wait to answer them for you! Join this lively discussion on November 4 at 5pm CT and walk away with the know-how to work within your community laws to create community cat programming.
Submit your questions in advance to webinars@americanpetsalive.org.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/9416343083878/WN__Z1M9ZK6Tn2BfoLm-GKDEw

Webinar - 11/4/21 - The Hidden Life of Behavior Chains: Breaking, Repairing, and Maintaining Behavior Sequences - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-11-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Behavior chains are wonderfully simple–just use cues to reinforce cued behaviors–yet it’s so easy to get drawn into complexities. Especially when things start to go wrong, we can get caught up in superstitions or wishful thinking (“If we just keep doing it, he’ll start to get it right! Any moment now!”).
Let’s talk about the care and feeding of behavior chains, how to maintain them reliably and how to repair them efficiently when something goes wrong. We’ll even discuss when we might want to break them, and of course how to build strong chains when we want to keep them.
By the end of this session, you will know how to identify the broken link in a chain (which may not be the one which looks broken), how to keep chains reliable, and how to test your chain before you assemble it.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Zoom Meeting - 11/4/21 - November Community Session for Members - BlackDVM Network
2021-11-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
BlackDVM Network Community Sessions give our members the chance to meet each other and share experiences. Come hang with us! We want to get to know you. Community sessions are like Happy Hours just for our members. We’ll discuss any and everything and hopefully learn a ton about each other every time.

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Webinar – 11/6/21 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2021-11-06 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/371869539840762125

Training - 11/7/21 - CAVMRC Fall Training on Animals in Disasters - CVMA (fee applies)
2021-11-07 08:30 - 17:00 | Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country, 170 Railroad St., Santa Rosa, CA, CA, 95401, United States
With over 2,500 volunteers, the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC) provides emergency veterinary medical care to animals in disasters. As part of the CAVMRC’s mission to train and credential veterinary professionals to support animal and public health during a disaster, the CAVMRC is offering low-cost, continuing education for veterinarians, RVTs, and veterinary assistants.
By registering for this course, you are also registering to become a volunteer member of the CAVMRC, if you are not already a current member. CAVMRC membership is free and participation is strictly voluntary. This course is only available to CAVMRC members.
Health and Safety Protocols
The CVMA is closely monitoring the current developments of COVID-19. At this time, the CVMA will require all in-person attendees to wear masks indoors during the seminar unless actively eating or drinking. Local, state, and federal guidelines are constantly in flux, so this requirement may change as we get closer to the seminar. Also, we require all in-person attendees to be fully vaccinated prior to attending the event for their safety and the safety of others.
The CVMA will provide additional information to all registrants the week before the seminar begins. We will also provide updates on cvma.net with any new information that may affect participation in this seminar. Social distancing efforts are in place. All meeting rooms will be set up to properly accommodate distancing, which means that space is limited.
Additional hygiene and cleaning protocols will be in place, including hand sanitizer stations in the meeting rooms and throughout the hotel and the frequent cleaning of high touch-point areas throughout the day and each evening.
Course Topics
Animals in Disasters – Common Medical Conditions (7.5 CEUs)
This course provides detailed information on emergency/critical care topics that can benefit you in everyday practice as well as during a disaster response. Course instructors are Drs Jamie Peyton, Jeannine Berger, Shari O’Neill, and Grant Miller.
Course topics:

Burn Assessment, Care, and Pain Management
Smoke Inhalation
Managing Canine Stress in Emergency Shelters
Managing Feline Stress in Emergency Shelters
Critical Control Points in Emergency Shelters
Deployment in the CAVMRC

CEUs
Maximum of 7.5 CEUs. The CVMA is a statutorily-approved California CE provider.
Date/Time
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Registration: 7:45 AM – 8:30 PM
Class: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue
Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country
170 Railroad St
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/resources/disaster-response-program-2/california-veterinary-medical-reserve-corps-cavmrc/cavmrc-disaster-response-preparedness-fall-training-course/cavmrc-disaster-response-preparedness-fall-training-course/

Webinar - 11/7/21 - 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines: The Inside Scoop - VETGirl
2021-11-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
What’s new in the latest AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines?
In this complimentary VETgirl–Merck Animal Health webinar, Ellen Carozza, LVT, Guidelines Task Force Member, reviews the 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines. Tune in to learn what the changes to the Guidelines are, the latest recommendations on core/non-core vaccines in cats, lifestyle vaccines based on the patient population, and the tools offered to help practices implement the Guidelines and make them stick. Learn how to help your clients with feline vaccine compliance!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, free to all!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-7-2021-2020-aaha-aafp-feline-vaccination-guidelines-the-inside-scoop/

Webinar - 11/8/21 - It Takes a Village: Cases. Presented by Dr. Lisa Radosta - PPG (fee applies)
2021-11-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Through a case series, this session will explore how the partnership between veterinary behaviorist, dog training professional and pet parent improves the lives of the dogs they collectively treat.
Learning Objectives:

Learn through case-based learning how dog training professionals, behavior technicians and veterinary behaviorists can work together to provide the best outcome for the patients that we share.
Learn through case-based learning how to approach the topic of medical treatment for a behavior disorder.
Learn through case-based learning what roles the veterinarian, veterinary technician, veterinary behaviorist, and dog training professional play in the outcome of cases.

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1
About the Speaker:
Lisa Radosta DVM DACVB graduated from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. During her residency in behavioral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, she was presented with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists Resident research award two years in a row.
Dr. Radosta lectures nationally and internationally for veterinarians, their staff and lay people. She has written chapters for a number of textbooks including Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat, Blackwell’s Five Minute Veterinary Consult, Decoding Your Cat and Canine and Feline and Small Animal Pediatrics and is co-author of From Fearful to Fear Free. She has also published scientific research articles in Journal of Applied Animal Behavior Science and The Veterinary Journal and written review articles for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Compendium, NAVC, Veterinary Team Brief, Clinician’s Brief and AAHA Newstat. She is the section editor for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and serves on the Fear Free Executive Council and the AAHA Behavior Management Task Force.
She has been interviewed for many publications including Cat Fancy, Dog Fancy, Palm Beach Post, NAVC Clinician’s Brief, Sun Sentinel, WebMD, AAHA trends, Real Simple, Good News for Pets and AAHA News Stat. She has appeared on Lifetime television, Laurie Live, News Channel 25 (West Palm Beach, WPBF), Mitch Wilder’s Amazing Pet Discoveries, Nat Geo Wild, Animal Planet, News Channel 10 (Miami, ABC), and Steve Dale’s Pet Talk.  She also podcasts for VetGirl.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4269499

Webinar – 11/8/21 – Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia) – VDOS (fee applies)
2021-11-08 17:00 - 18:55 | Virtual
Feeling uncomfortable about sticking a needle through oral mucosa near a neurovascular bundle? Don’t worry, here you learn everything you need to know about nerve blocks for your dental and oral surgical patients!
This VDOS webinar will review local and regional anesthesia/analgesia for dental and oral surgical procedures in dogs and cats. Suitable local anesthetics and needed equipment will be discussed. Techniques for commonly performed dental nerve blocks (including maxillary, infraorbital, major palatine, inferior alveolar, and middle mental) will be described step-by-step. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-radiography-and-interpretation-8-00-pm-et-2

Webinar - 11/9/21 - Use of TSH in the Diagnosis of Feline Thyroid Disease - VETGirl
2021-11-09 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
But isn’t a T4 good enough in cats?
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zomedica YouTube LIVE broadcast, Dr. Stefanie M. DeMonaco, MS, DACVIM will explain how the use of serum TSH aids in the diagnosis of feline hyper-and hypothyroidism. Best practices for using currently available TSH assays will be discussed.
NOTE: There is no registration required for this CE opportunity. Simply go to our YouTube Page where the webinar will be held – LIVE! – at the time of the event! NOTE: One week prior to the broadcast, the “Join Now” button shown above will be activated to link directly to the webinar, so you can also access it from this page.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zomedica, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-9-2021-use-of-tsh-in-the-diagnosis-of-feline-thyroid-disease/

Online Event - 11/9/21 - Open Arms Huddle #10 - Creating Partnerships with Other Animal Welfare Organizations - Maddie's Fund
2021-11-09 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization, respectively, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Speakers: Spencer Conover, PASCO County and Danielle Giroux of Runaways Rescue
About this huddle: Good things happen when shelter and rescue organizations have open communications with each other. ​​
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7
