Online Event - 11/11/21 - Open Arms Huddle #11 - Creating Partnerships With Community Organizations - Maddie's Fund
2021-11-11 10:00 - 10:40 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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: Jorge Ortega, Guilford County & Rachael Pontillo, Partners Ending Homelessness
About this huddle: Being a good neighbor is the key to keeping pets and people together.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7

Webinar - 11/11/21 - Don't Sweat It!: Treating Low-Toxicity Agents in Cats and Dogs - ASPCAPro
2021-11-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
You don’t need to sweat it when you encounter common low-toxicity agents in your clinical practice! This presentation will cover treatment options for a wide range of agents, including less toxic human medications, household products, and yard products. Presenter: Colette Wegenast, DVM, Senior Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology, ASPCA

Takeaways

Learn lower-risk exposures to common household and outdoor agents
Avoid unnecessary decontamination and treatments by recognizing less toxic exposures
Understand how both the dosage and patient should always be considered when assessing toxicity

Suited For

Veterinarians and veterinary technicians

Bonus

The live webinar and post-webinar online course are RACE-approved and good for one hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Courses meet the requirements of RACEhours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB’s RACE approvals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/dont-sweat-it-treating-low-toxicity-agents-cats-and-dogs

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-11-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-11-18 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 - 11/11/21 - Ethological Contributions to Behavior Problems in Dogs - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-11-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Ethically and effectively working cases as a canine behavior professional requires us to perform both initial and ongoing comprehensive analysis of all contributing elements to a dog’s behavior. Participants will be introduced to Kim Brophey’s widely celebrated and endorsed L.E.G.S.® system of Applied Ethology as a simple and practical framework for doing so – bridging multiple scientific disciplines and delivering new depths of understanding by organizing the critical components of all animal behavior. Learn how to identify, understand, and integrate the full scope of potential factors influencing behavior – Learned, Environmental, Genetic, and unique internal conditions of the individual animal’s own Self – in order to prevent misunderstandings and incorrect assessment of cases, obstacles to the progress of behavior modification, inadequate safety and management provisions, and even life-threatening circumstances for both animals and people.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar – 11/11/21 – Focus on Tooth Resorption and Stomatitis – VDOS (fee applies)
2021-11-11 17:00 - 18:55 | Virtual
Frustrated about resorbing roots and ankylosed teeth? What about refractory oral inflammation that cannot be controlled? We understand your frustration, but there is help! Let us show you how we do it!
This VDOS webinar will focus on the two most frustrating dental and oral conditions in cats, namely tooth resorption and stomatitis. The potential causes of these conditions will be discussed. Tips and tricks how to extract resorbing teeth will be shared, and various treatment options (medical and surgical) for feline stomatitis will be reviewed. 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/focus-on-tooth-resorption-and-stomatitis-8-00-pm-et-2

Webinar - 11/12/21 - The Principles of Bladder Stone Prevention - VETGirl
2021-11-12 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
Leave no stone unturned… join us free on YouTube LIVE!
In this complimentary VETgirl–Blue Buffalo webinar, Dr. Martha Cline, DACVN reviews the basic principles of preventing bladder stones in dogs and cats – from decreasing urine concentration and precursors to altering urine pH! Tune in for better patient outcomes!
NOTE: To attend this YouTube LIVE session, there is no “registration.” To attend, simply go to our YouTube Page at the time of the event where the webinar will be hosted, LIVE! NOTE: 7 days prior to the event the specific link for the event will replace the YouTube link above.
Thanks to sponsorship from Blue Buffalo, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Get free 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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-12-2021-the-principles-of-bladder-stone-prevention/

Online Conference - 11/13/21 to 11/14/21 - MCVMA 2021 Annual Conference - MCVMA (fee applies)
2021-11-13, 2021-11-14 | Virtual
Come join us as we will be hosting the first ever MCVMA Annual Conference. This year the conference theme is RISE: Resource | Inclusion | Support | Elevate. This conference will host an all Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) speaker line-up, hours of CE ranging from DEI, wellbeing, to community medicine, and a number of exciting events and workshops.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mcvma.org/riseconference2021

Online Event - 11/13/21 to 11/17/21 - Geek Week 2021 - The Sequel - PPG (fee applies)
2021-11-13 05:00 - 19:00, 2021-11-14 05:00 - 19:00, 2021-11-15 05:00 - 19:00, 2021-11-16 05:00 - 19:00, 2021-11-17 05:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
We had so much fun, learned so much and you told us what a great experience Geek Week 2020 was for you that we’ve hit the replay button to bring you Geek Week 2021 in November. But this won’t be just a repeat of last year. We asked, you spoke and we heard what you wanted so Geek Week 2021 will include the fantastic upgrades you asked for.
Geek Week 2021 will include all of the most popular features that you loved like:

Hosted by 4 collaborating, aligned industry associations. We all succeed together!
The rare opportunity for you to hear from a fabulous selection of international presenters across many disciplines.
At Your convenience and a great value – 24-hour sessions to accommodate all time zones
Your membership working for you – Discounts for PPG, APDT-Australia, PPG-Australia and INTOdogs members

And Geek Week 2021, The Sequel will also feature:

Convenience and ease of use for you – A brand new platform with enhanced attendee networking, chat functions and live Q&A’s
For the uber Nerd in you and in all of us, dig deeper into the science with our new GeeNerd track highlighting the leading edge in academia at its very best.
You can never get enough free stuff – so of course you’ll have daily chances for raffle prizes
The science is great, but when you use the science in the real world – Oh what a feeling. Your Behavior “How To” track, shows you specific, tangible skills across many topics that can be implemented into your own practice.
You know the importance of rest so ease into your day before tackling all that science with your 7-day fun warm up with daily raffles and presenter interviews starting November 6, 2021.
You get all the access you want with Live Q&A sessions with each presenter
Put on your party clothes and join your friends and colleagues at your virtual GeekedUP Fancy Dress Cocktail Party including a selection of great prizes.
You love your books so we’ve included a Meet The Author Sessions where you can chat with and question your favorite authors and purchase a signed copy of their featured book.
AND finally, in honor of all of our rescue heroes out there Geek Week 2021 will be rescue focused supporting the ongoing education of Shelter and Rescue staff

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4323217

Webinar - 11/13/21 - Return-to-Field & Targeting: The Community Cat Program - Community Cats Podcast
2021-11-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Return-to-Field and Targeting – what are they and how can we use them to save lives and reduce the number of cats living on our streets? Learn what these approaches are, the policies behind them and the mechanics of how they work. Plus find out how Return-to-Field and targeted TNR can be combined to achieve dramatic, sustainable reductions in both euthanasia and intake at open admission shelters.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5863391363997929997

Webinar - 11/14/21 - Radiology Positioning Using Non-Manual Restraint Techniques - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-11-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Is that a finger in that x-ray?
In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Amy Cardwell, CVT, VTS will review how to perform a variety of non-manual restraint techniques for imaging small animal veterinary patients. Tune in to brush up on all you need to know about x-ray technique!
Want to learn more? Check out our other veterinary technician webinars HERE.
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-14-2021-radiology-positioning-using-non-manual-restraint-techniques/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-11-15 08:00 - 09:00
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for all shelter personnel, paid and unpaid. If you want to connect with colleagues from the US and Canada about how they’re navigating sheltering in a post COVID world, grab a coffee and start your week out with 300 people who have the same questions, ideas and worries as you.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4

Online Course - 11/15/21 to 11/17/21 - Managing common feline problems - live online from Key West - IVS (fee applies)
2021-11-15 10:30 - 15:30, 2021-11-16 05:00 - 10:30, 2021-11-17 05:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
Susan Little D.V.M.
Dipl. American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Feline Practice)
Bytown Cat Hospital
Ottawa, ON
Canada
Drs. Michael Lappin and Susan Little are two of the well-known feline interested veterinarians in North America. Dr. Little is board certified in feline medicine by the ABVP and owns two feline only practices in Ottawa, Canada. Dr. Lappin in an internal medicine specialist has been involved with feline clinical research ever since reporting the Toxoplasma gondii IgM and IgG tests in 1989. His research group at Colorado State University completes approximately 15 feline clinical research projects per year. Dr. Little and Lappin have lectured together multiple times and most recently spoke to packed houses at both NAVC and WVC.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/managing-common-feline-problems-live-online-from-key-west/

Online Course - Starts 11/16/21 - The Forensics of Aggression: Working With and Evaluating Canine Aggression - IAABC (fee applies)
2021-11-16 | Virtual
Online weekly meetings are for Full Students only and take place on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm Eastern (first meeting November 23rd). Meetings are not recorded.
Jim Crosby is widely recognized as an expert in the field of dog bites, dog aggression, and fatal dog attacks. In this four-part course, Jim is sharing his hard-won knowledge and experience about dog aggression, bites, communication, and what we can do with all of this as we go through our personal and professional journeys through the canine world.
Four Modules, four live meetings (Full Students only), and experience that literally only exists in a hand full of places in the world, Jim is here to share those experiences and the understanding he has gained in nearly twenty years of dealing with the worst of the worst – and a few dogs too.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Recognize the purpose of aggression and when it is or is not appropriate
Analyze how bites happen and what evidence they leave
Evaluate WHICH dog did it, and the basis of inclusion and exclusion of potential suspects
Exchange signals with problem dogs and build the beginnings of trust
Explore dog case evaluations and their application to individual dogs

*Course now open to Auditors only. Please use discount code when registering.*
Graphic Content Warning: Course contains images of fatal dog bites and injuries.
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/forensics-of-aggression/

VIN Rounds - 11/16/21 - What Does it All Mean: Predictive Values and Repeat Testing - VIN/VSPN
2021-11-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Presented by Will Sander, DVM, MPH, ACVPM
Click the green button on the session page or the top right corner of the Student Center to attend.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/VTW/

Webinar - 11/16/21 - Cock-a-doodle-DO IT! How to Save Former Fighting Roosters - HASS
2021-11-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Roosters confiscated in cockfighting busts rarely get a second chance and most are euthanized for no good reason. Fighting bust roosters are completely savable and can be easily rehabilitated and adopted to people with the space and means to care for them.
Hear from Maddie’s® American Pets Alive! Director Kristen Hassen about her experience helping former fighting roosters over the past five years. This webcast is designed for animal control, animal sheltering, and rescue professionals and participants will learn the proven steps to saving and rehoming former fighting roosters and will learn from real-life case studies.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/4816354594642/WN_PbvOdfPsTuysDC9-t55gSw

Webinar - 11/17/21 - How to Engage Your Board in Year-End Giving Season - Network for Good
2021-11-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
How would you caption this photo??
As a nonprofit fundraiser you are about to get extremely busy. Especially now that year-end is here!
There are appeals to create, stories to write, lists to segment, checks to process, donors to thank, social media tactics to learn, and email subject lines to test. At this overwhelming time of year, it’s tricky to juggle all these important tasks.
So what’s the best way to get it all done? Delegate!
Since nonprofit board members are constantly told they should participate in fundraising, but “hate asking for money,” they are the perfect candidates to help with your campaign.
Come away with actionable steps to take that will actually get your board to participate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/engage-your-board-in-year-end/

Webinar - 11/17/21 - Looking to 2022 in Veterinary Medicine - The Bridge Club
2021-11-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
As 2021 comes to close, veterinary medicine has dealt with many old challenges and many new emerging challenges. What does 2022 look like, what will the hottest topics be? Join us in a casual conversation with Mark Cushing, one of the industry’s insiders and founder of the Animal Policy Group.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/looking-to-2022-in-veterinary-medicine

Webinar - 11/17/21 - Leading Well When Your Boss Won’t or Can’t - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-11-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Tag your #badboss.
Ok, don’t really. But what do you do when you have an incapable boss that is unwilling to lead?
In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Sally Ryan will review key leadership principles that will help you lead your veterinary team effectively regardless if you have a bad boss or not! In this webinar, learn how to appreciate and understand your boss even when he or she causes you immense frustration. Tune in to learn specific strategies for working with challenging bosses so that you can achieve your personal and organizational goals. Learn key leadership principles that will help YOU lead effectively regardless of who is leading you.
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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-17-2021-leading-well-when-your-boss-wont-or-cant/

Webinar - 11/18/21 - Positive Reinforcement Training without the Use of Food - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2021-11-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Many different methods exist for training animals of all species: most rely on some variety of reinforcement or punishment. 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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/positive-reinforcement-training-without-the-use-of-food.html

Webinar - 11/18/21 - Lifesaving Dispatch - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-11-18 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Traditional dispatch programs focus on collecting information and sending out an officer. Today’s modern dispatch program focuses on lifesaving and proactive problem-solving and acts as the agency’s gatekeeper for officer call volume and shelter intake. This approach accesses the potential for increased lifesaving and community engagement that the traditional mindset leaves behind. 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. This training 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.
Speaker:
Anna Walton is the municipal and shelter support coordinator for Best Friends Animal Society, providing logistics support for strategic shelter partnerships and programs across the country. Through Best Friends’ digital learning efforts, Anna creates educational content for a full range of interactive online trainings and tools to support field services professionals.
Before stepping into her current role on the shelter support team, Anna worked as the community cat program coordinator for the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Atlanta, Georgia. As part of that work, she mentored municipal shelters and rescue partners in the Southeast, worked with commissioners and government leadership to establish best practices for local animal control agencies, and led grassroots efforts to update county ordinances to ensure the continuation of trap-neuter-return programs for Cobb County’s community cats.
Prior to joining Best Friends, Anna served as an animal control officer and dispatcher for Fulton County Animal Services through LifeLine Animal Project in Atlanta. While she was an ACO, Anna managed Fulton County’s Doghouse Program, providing humane support for pets and proactive assistance to community members in underserved areas. Before diving into the animal protection and sheltering world, Anna worked as a wildlife care supervisor for Aware Wildlife Center, where she oversaw the rehabilitation of wild animals, trained and managed volunteers in animal care, and developed fundraising and community engagement programs.
While completing her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Emory University, Anna traveled to northern Tanzania through the School for International Training to study human-wildlife conflict, animal behavior and the wildlife conservation movement. She also managed to pick up a bit of Swahili.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/lifesaving-dispatch/

Town Hall - 11/18/21 - Successfully Marketing and Adopting Hard-to-Place Pets - Best Friends
2021-11-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Join us for this town hall to learn how to break down barriers and build new possibilities for the pets most often overlooked. You’ll hear from Caitlin Quinn, Director of Operations at HeARTs Speak, and Tori Fugate, Chief Communications Officer at KC Pet Project.
Most organizations have at least a handful of animals with behavioral, medical or public perception challenges that can make finding adoptable homes more difficult. And for many, that number of hard-to-place pets is growing. In this townhall, the panelists will demonstrate how, with a little creative thinking, lots of transparency and some promotional efforts, even seemingly undesirable pets can land loving homes.
Following the presentation, there will be a live Q&A. Submit your questions ahead of time during registration or live at the event using the chat box.
Moderator: Bethany Heins – Director of Strategy and Network Operations, Best Friends
Panelist: Caitlin Quinn – Director of Operations, HeARTs Speak
If you have questions for the panel, you may submit them in advance during registration in the Questions & Comments box. For all other questions, please email the network team at bfnetwork@bestfriends.org.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls

Webinar - 11/18/21 - Fluid Therapy Under Anesthesia: What Should I Do?! -VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-11-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
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?
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/november-18-2021-fluid-therapy-under-anesthesia-what-should-i-do/
