Shelter Learniverse

Online Seminar – 3/22/23 and 3/28/23 – Sexual Harassment Prevention Education and Training – CVMA (fee applies)
2023-03-28 12:00 - 14:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
CVMA Online Seminars are convenient interactive presentations offering CEUs held in real-time. This learning platform allows you to participate from anywhere with internet access – from your practice, your home, or anywhere you have an internet connection. Attending is as easy as a few mouse clicks. You will only need internet access and either computer audio, a headset, or a telephone.
This seminar is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and veterinary students only.
Webinar is live and interactive. Webinar will not be recorded for viewing at a later date.

Course Description

California law requires employers with five or more employees must provide Sexual Harassment Prevention Education and Training for all employees every two years. 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. Additionally, temporary, seasonal, and other employees hired to work less than six months require this training within 30 calendar days after the hire date or within 100 hours worked, whichever comes first.

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 can 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 CEUs.
Non-supervisor registered attendees will receive 1 CEU.

Training renewal example: If you trained staff in 2019, they were due for a refresher training by January 1, 2022.

Date and Time

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (non-supervisor) 5:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (supervisor)

Registration closes March 15, 2023

Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (non-supervisor) 12:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (supervisor)

Registration closes March 21, 2023

WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cvma-sexual-harassment-training-march-22-28-2023/sexual-harassment-prevention-education-and-training-information/

Webinar - 3/28/23 - Supporting Both Ends of the Leash: What Community Support Looks Like in a HASS Pilot Shelter - HASS
2023-03-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
We know that people and pets need support to stay together through challenging times—but how can you identify the support your community needs and how your organization can facilitate it? That’s what this webinar is all about! Amanda Gatten, KC Pet Project’s Director of Community Programs, will share what a comprehensive, flexible, effective community support program looks like at a HASS pilot shelter, with ideas and tips for other organizations to steal.
We will also hear from Eliza Torres, Maddie’s® Education and Implementation Manager for HASS, and Jamie Case, Director for the ASPCA’s Northern Tier Shelter Initiative and former strategist for pets.findhelp.com. This dynamic duo will discuss how pets.findhelp.com can further an organization’s goal of getting more support to the people and pets in your community.
Attendees will leave inspired and with tools to support their community, pets and humans alike. Register below and join us live on Tuesday, March 28 at 5 p.m. CT.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/8016772492646/WN_ExFdfcIfR–lO6WMq7gqfw

Zoom Meeting - 3/29/23 to 5/17/23 - Summit Fast Track: Proven Barrier-Busting Strategies That Send Animals Home - Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
2023-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Fast Track #4 – Proven Barrier-Busting Strategies That Send Animals Home
Uncover hidden and not-so-hidden roadblocks that are keeping animals in the shelter, contributing to shelter team overwhelm and fatigue, and tying up precious resources. Discover how to clear the way to ensure more pets are reunited with their families or placed in new homes. Tap into opportunities to increase live outcomes and build relationships with potential partners, volunteers, fosters, and adopters in your community.
Track Coaches:
Lead Coach: Nadia Oseguera, California Program Manager at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Co-Coach: Allison Cardona, California State Director at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Fast Track Schedule:
Wednesdays (and on-demand after)

March 29th, 11 AM PT​
April 19th, 11 AM PT​
May 3rd, 11 AM PT
May 17th, 11 AM PT

Optional Office Hours:
Thursdays (and some on-demand after)​

April 13th, 9 AM PT​
April 27th, 9 AM PT​
May 11th, 9 AM PT​
May 25th, 9 AM PT

Register for the Fast Track Zoom Meetings:
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvfuuqrDsiEtJ509W7t5bd2rkyav3BWA6k
About Fast Tracks from Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse:
Ready to make change happen? Choose one or more of the five eight-week Fast Tracks and start doing—with support! Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement by connecting with coaches and fellow participants along the way.
Join a Fast Track to get guidance from your coach in four one-hour live Zoom meetings over the weeks of 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, and 5/15, and pop in for optional office hours during off-weeks.
Fast Track participation is open to everyone, no application required. Just click on the name of the Fast Track you are interested in below and you’ll get access to all of the meetings in that track.
Attendance at any of the meetings or office hours is optional to make it easy for you to attend what you can. Live meetings will be recorded and available on-demand shortly after each meeting ends.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvfuuqrDsiEtJ509W7t5bd2rkyav3BWA6k

Webinar - 3/29/23 - Predation Substitute Training - A Holistic Training Program To Stop Dogs From Chasing! - PPG (fee applies)
2023-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Conventional training protocols stifle the dog’s natural predatory behaviors through punishing or constantly forcing them to return. These restrictive protocols work against the dog’s nature and against what they want most: to go for a hunt!
Predation is an inner need that makes our dogs happy. Suppressing those natural urges is like putting a lid on a boiling pot. Eventually, that pressure needs to escape, and without a proper outlet, it’s probably going to get messy.
Predation Substitute Training (PST) is a motivation-based and need-oriented training program, designed to stop uncontrolled predatory chasing and to provide safe outlets for our dog’s natural drive.
Instead of making discipline the nagging factor that spoils the fun, this training system will help dogs and their guardians to grow as a team and go hunting together!
In this presentation Simone is going to discuss:

What is predation?
Why do our dogs love to hunt?
Why is predatory behaviour so hard to interrupt?
How and why does Predation Substitute Training work?

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1, PMCT 1, & IAABC Pending
Registered for the live event, get busy and cannot make it!
No worries you will automatically receive a recording!
About the Instructor
Simone Mueller, MA is a certified dog trainer and dog behaviour consultant (ATN) from Germany.
Simone specialises in force-free anti-predation training and is the author of the three books of the Predation Substitute Training series “Hunting Together”, “Rocket Recall” and “Don’t Eat That”.
Simone is proud to be an Associate Trainer at the Scotland-based Lothlorien Dog Training Club (AT-LDTC) and a member of The Initiative of Force-Free Dog Training, the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) and the Pet Dog Trainers of Europe (PDTE).
Follow Simone’s work on Facebook and Instagram: #predationsubstitutetraining. You can learn more here.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5154759

Zoom Meeting - 3/29/23 to 5/17/23 - Summit Fast Track: Feeling Overwhelmed with Making Outcome Decisions? We can help! - Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
2023-03-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Fast Track #5 – Feeling Overwhelmed with Making Outcome Decisions? We can help!
Shelter teams are faced daily with high-stakes outcome decisions made harder by an increasingly complex and strained system. We’ll discuss some of the issues at play and help you to develop tools to remove bottlenecks to outcomes and overcome the toughest decision-making dilemmas, from adoption to euthanasia, with transparency and compassion.
Track Coaches:
Lead Coach: Chumkee Aziz, DVM, Outreach Veterinarian, at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Co-Coach: Cindi Delany, DVM, Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Director of Online Learning at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Fast Track Schedule:
Wednesdays (and on-demand after)

March 29th, 12 PM PT​
April 19th, 12 PM PT​
May 3rd, 12 PM PT
May 17th, 12 PM PT

Optional Office Hours:
Tuesdays (and some on-demand after)​

April 11th, 10 AM PT​
April 25th, 10 AM PT​
May 9th, 10 AM PT​
May 23rd, 10 AM PT

Register for the Fast Track Zoom Meetings:
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcOyrqD4qG9Qn8jMPEgrOT3mXIRZe1Rvc
About Fast Tracks from Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse:
Ready to make change happen? Choose one or more of the five eight-week Fast Tracks and start doing—with support! Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement by connecting with coaches and fellow participants along the way.
Join a Fast Track to get guidance from your coach in four one-hour live Zoom meetings over the weeks of 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, and 5/15, and pop in for optional office hours during off-weeks.
Fast Track participation is open to everyone, no application required. Just click on the name of the Fast Track you are interested in below and you’ll get access to all of the meetings in that track.
Attendance at any of the meetings or office hours is optional to make it easy for you to attend what you can. Live meetings will be recorded and available on-demand shortly after each meeting ends.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcOyrqD4qG9Qn8jMPEgrOT3mXIRZe1Rvc

Webinar - 3/29/23 - When You’ve Got Skin in the Game: How to Manage Large Open Wounds in Dogs and Cats - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-03-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Confidence in closure!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Chris Ralphs, DACVS goes through how to manage large open wounds in dogs and cats. Tune in to learn the open wound management and second intention healing practices you can use for wound management!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/march-29-2023-when-youve-got-skin-in-the-game-how-to-manage-large-open-wounds-in-dogs-and-cats/

Zoom Meeting - 3/30/23 to 5/18/23 - Summit Fast Track: Are You Staying Within Your Capacity for Care? - Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
2023-03-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Fast Track #2 – Are You Staying Within Your Capacity for Care? (You Might Be Surprised!)
Capacity for Care (C4C) is such a wonderful place to be, yet it can feel so out of reach. What is your shelter’s capacity for care, what is it based on, and are you staying within it?
Even just understanding what C4C is can feel overwhelming, much less getting there. Need a refresher or don’t know where to start? Answer — right here!
It all starts with knowing that it is possible to stay within your capacity for care at all organizations, regardless of how animals come to you. We’ll dive into what determines your capacity, how it impacts the work you do every day and the decisions you make. Discover how you can provide the Right Care in the Right Place for people and animals AND stay within your C4C. This is your chance to learn how to get out of crisis mode, decrease overwhelm, and make it possible for your team to maximize your resources, all while ensuring your shelter is able to have the greatest impact on the people and pets in your community.
This track is the foundation for all successful shelter operations and pairs well with every other offering at this summit. Not a shelter director or manager? No problem; we invite anyone in the animal shelter space to join us on this journey!
Track Coaches:
Lead Coach: Cindy Karsten, DVM, Director of Outreach at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Co-Coach: Ivy Ruiz, Outreach Specialist at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Fast Track Schedule:
Thursdays (and on-demand after)

March 30th, 9 AM PT​
April 20th, 9 AM PT​
May 4th, 9 AM PT
May 18th, 9 AM PT

Optional Office Hours:
Thursdays (and some on-demand after)​

April 13th, 9 AM PT​
April 27th, 9 AM PT​
May 11th, 9 AM PT​
May 25th, 9 AM PT

Register for the Fast Track Zoom Meetings:
http://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdumppzosHtV9whKkEVbdWk5QBA4WUM8Q
About Fast Tracks from Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse:
Ready to make change happen? Choose one or more of the five eight-week Fast Tracks and start doing—with support! Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement by connecting with coaches and fellow participants along the way.
Join a Fast Track to get guidance from your coach in four one-hour live Zoom meetings over the weeks of 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, and 5/15, and pop in for optional office hours during off-weeks.
Fast Track participation is open to everyone, no application required. Just click on the name of the Fast Track you are interested in below and you’ll get access to all of the meetings in that track.
Attendance at any of the meetings or office hours is optional to make it easy for you to attend what you can. Live meetings will be recorded and available on-demand shortly after each meeting ends.
WEBSITE LINK: http://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdumppzosHtV9whKkEVbdWk5QBA4WUM8Q

Zoom Meeting - 3/30/23 to 5/18/23 - Summit Fast Track - Coordinated Care: Ensuring Animals & People Get the Right Care in Right Place - Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
2023-03-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Fast Track #1 – Coordinated Care: The Secret Sauce to Ensuring Animals and People Get the Right Care in the Right Place
Learn progressive and collaborative ways of respecting all of the members of your community, especially those who come to us for supportive services. We’ll focus on ways to help pets stay in their current homes when possible and effectively reserve shelter intake for animals who really need to be in our care. We’ll discuss not only how these techniques can reduce shelter intakes, but also how this approach will set everyone up for success, including families, animals, and shelter team members.
Track Coaches:
Lead Coach: Jennifer Toussaint, Chief Animal Control Officer at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Co-Coach: Kelly Bremken, Veterinary Social Worker at Oregon Humane Society
Fast Track Schedule:
Thursdays (and on-demand after)

March 30th, 11 AM PT​
April 20th, 11 AM PT​
May 4th, 11 AM PT
May 18th, 11 AM PT

Optional Office Hours:
Wednesdays (and some on-demand after)​

April 12th, 9 AM PT​
April 26th, 9 AM PT​
May 10th, 9 AM PT​
May 24th, 9 AM PT

Register for the Fast Track Zoom Meetings: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvduurrT4iE9UKlsg4WkBeNNfaDMRAcWmz
About Fast Tracks from Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse:
Ready to make change happen? Choose one or more of the five eight-week Fast Tracks and start doing—with support! Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement by connecting with coaches and fellow participants along the way.
Join a Fast Track to get guidance from your coach in four one-hour live Zoom meetings over the weeks of 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, and 5/15, and pop in for optional office hours during off-weeks.
Fast Track participation is open to everyone, no application required. Just click on the name of the Fast Track you are interested in below and you’ll get access to all of the meetings in that track.
Attendance at any of the meetings or office hours is optional to make it easy for you to attend what you can. Live meetings will be recorded and available on-demand shortly after each meeting ends.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvduurrT4iE9UKlsg4WkBeNNfaDMRAcWmz

Webinar - 3/30/23 - Anestesia inyectable total en la sala de emergencia - VETGirl
2023-03-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
En este webinar, de 1 hora de VETgirl Español, el Dr. Alberto L. Fernandez, DACVECC discutirá el uso de la anestesia inyectable en la Sala de Emergencia y en la Unidad de Cuidado Intensivo. Se repasarán los medicamentos disponibles, con énfasis en la farmacología y contraindicaciones de cada uno, para proveer una anestesia segura. ¡Sintonicenos para repasar una variedad de protocolos de anestesia que puede utilizar en sus procedimientos diagnósticos y quirúrgicos!
Thanks to sponsorship from VETgirl, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Trial or Elite member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/march-30-2023-anestesia-inyectable-total-en-la-sal-de-emergencia/

Online Course - Deadline 3/31/23 - Spring 2023 Track Pack Application - Maddie's® Million Pet Challenge
2023-03-31 | Virtual
There’s a new, different, better experience in the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Learniverse, and it’s designed with your feedback, your busy schedules, and your big goals in mind. The Spring 2023 Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks will give you the opportunity to learn by doing, create the change you want to see, and go further together with your colleagues and the support of expert coaches. If you would like to watch all or part of the recorded Summit, each presentation and Q&A session is viewable on Maddie’s® University.
Now that the Shelter Summit event is over, it’s time to join Fast Tracks and Track Packs! You can find schedules, registration links, and descriptions of each track below. Be sure to register for Fast Tracks (open to everyone, no application needed) before 3/28. Thinking about applying for one of our limited spots as a “Track Pack” member in one or more of the Fast Tracks? Apply to be considered by 3/31. We would love to have you join us! If you have any questions, please contact us at learniverse@sheltermedportal.com. For more information, visit www.sheltersummit.com.
Ready to make change happen? Choose one or more Fast Tracks and start doing—with support!
Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement in eight weeks by connecting with coaches and fellow participants in four live sessions alternating with four optional office hours.
Go from participant to pace-setter: Apply to run with an exclusive Track Pack.
Apply to join a Track Pack to unlock dedicated coaching sessions and get the extra accountability, motivation, and inspiration you need to get the impact you want. Stay on track by advancing within a tight-knit group of shelters working side-by-side with your coaches to achieve your goals.
As a Track Pack member, you could be spotlighted for other track participants to learn from your challenges and successes. You’ll cheer each other on, exchange experiences and ideas to turn setbacks into solutions, and measure progress together.
Track Pack spots are limited; apply now! The final deadline for Track Pack applications is March 31.
#ThankstoMaddie, participation in the Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks is absolutely free and everyone is welcome!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.sheltermedportal.com/spring-2023-shelter-summit/#Track_Packs

Online Course – 4/1/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast
2023-04-01 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.
Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
Proudly sponsored by Tomahawk Live Trap
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-apr-2023/

Hybrid Conference - 4/2/23 to 4/6/23 - Animal Care Expo 2023 - HSUS (fee applies)
2023-04-02 14:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-03 06:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-04 06:00 - 16:30, 2023-04-05 06:00 - 21:00, 2023-04-06 06:00 - 10:30 | Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Two Poydras St, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Animal Care Expo is the largest international educational conference and trade show for animal welfare professionals and volunteers. Over 2,500 attendees are expected to join us in New Orleans in 2023. Experts from all aspects of animal welfare will come together from across the globe to learn about the latest programs, share best practices, gain inspiration, and build lasting connections. The conference features an international trade show promoting the latest animal care products and services from a wide range of exhibitors. With eleven workshop tracks, learning labs, networking opportunities and social events, Animal Care Expo has something for everyone who cares about companion animals.
We are excited to return to New Orleans, Louisiana, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Expo will feature nearly 100 professional development sessions in-person and select livestreamed sessions for a virtual audience. These broadcasted sessions will be recorded and available to both in-person and virtual participants for on-demand viewing after the conference.
We are also incredibly excited to be able to offer several scholarships this year. Check out our Scholarship page for more information and be sure to submit your application by the January 4, 2023, deadline to be considered.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/expo

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2023-04-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with.
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

Online Certificate Program – Starts 4/4/23 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Marketing and Development – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2023-04-04 | Virtual
Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management, community engagement, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career.
The five courses are:

Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

Each of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.
You can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate.
Marketing and Development: Apr 4 to May 14, 2023
Instructor: Diane Blankenburg and Laurie D. Daily
Course Code: UNSM 025 51 (6 CEUs)
Who will benefit from the program?

Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
New shelter directors.
Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
Board members of animal shelters.

Credit for program/courses
Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.
Each course earns:

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits

Schedule and Registration
Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.
​WEBSITE LINK: https://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates

Webinar - 4/4/23 - Quick! Hit PAUSE: Using Controlled Setups for Reactive Dogs with Suzanne Clothier - PPG (fee applies)
2023-04-04 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Handlers of reactive dogs struggle to find ways to help their dogs feel less worried, overwhelmed or pushed past their thresholds. But progress can be slow, particularly if the dog continues to be triggered despite the handler’s best efforts. Many handlers are discouraged, embarrassed or frustrated when the dog is triggered. Why does this happen so often? This webinar dives into what you need to know to help reactive dogs through carefully controlled set-ups.
If you’ve ever wished for a PAUSE button on life to help your dog, this webinar is for you. The practical information provided will help you create successful training moments. Find out why so many clients and their dogs have benefited from this sensible approach to thin slicing for success.
Learning Objectives

The importance of controlled setups to facilitate success, vs. “training in the wild” where stimuli are not under your direction or control
How to use the “pause button” – how to control stimuli
Understanding your dog’s triggers (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, social, chase)
The Stimulus Gradients – the holy trinity of dog training: Distance, intensity & duration
Using Line of View and Field of View in the real world with existing structures, objects, vehicles, etc.

CEUs: PPAB , CCPDT , KPA , & IAABC pending
About the Presenter:
Suzanne Clothier has been working with animals professionally since 1977. Her positive and humane approach, Relationship Centered Training™ (RCT) promotes promote healthy, respectful and joyful dog/human connections.
The author of Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs (2002), her innovative programs include Treat/Retreat, the Enriched Puppy Protocol, CARAT™, RAT™, FAT™, as well as many RCT techniques, online courses and webinars. A trainer of trainers, she has taught on a broad range of topics throughout the US and internationally, and served as a consultant to major service dog schools.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5202769

Webinar - 4/4/23 - Connecting the Dots in Civil and Criminal Justice: Protecting People by Focusing on Animal Abuse - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-04-04 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Family court judges, prosecutors, attorneys, and other officials who understand the Link between crimes against animals and crimes against people – and the intense emotional bonds children and women in particular have for their pets — are in a better position to prevent future violence and protect their community. This webinar will: introduce seven distinct Links between animal abuse and other family violence; show how recognizing animal welfare issues helps resolve challenges in animal cruelty and civil cases; offer guidelines for court officials; and review professional and legislative responses to The Link that benefit not only Man’s Best Friend… but also Man (and especially Woman).
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.
Presenter
Internationally acclaimed lecturer, author and educator Phil Arkow is coordinator of the National LINK Coalition – the National Resource Center on The LINK between Animal Abuse and Human Violence – and edits the monthly LINK-Letter. He chairs the Latham Foundation’s Animal Abuse and Family Violence Prevention Project. He teaches at the University of Florida and Harcum College. He has presented over 300 times in 17 countries, 38 states, and 9 Canadian provinces, and has authored over 95 key reference works on human-animal interactions and violence prevention.
He co-founded the National Link Coalition, the National Animal Control Association, and the Colorado and New Jersey humane federations. He has served with the AVMA, the ASPCA, American Humane, the Delta Society, the Animals & Society Institute, the National Sheriffs Association, the National Coalition on Violence Against Animals, the National District Attorneys Association, the Academy on Violence & Abuse, and the American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from New Jersey Child Assault Prevention.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/connecting-the-dots-in-civil-and-criminal-justice-protecting-people-by-focusing-on-animal-abuse/

Webinar - 4/5/23 - The Importance of Transparency in Sheltering and Rescue - PPG (fee applies)
2023-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Much like the lack of transparency in dog training, there’s also a lack of transparency in sheltering and rescue organizations. This webinar will review key questions adopters, donors and those looking to support organizations should look for, red flags to be aware of and how organizations can improve their transparency with the public. As behavior professionals, we’ve likely all had clients who were well-intentioned adopting a dog that turned out to be more than they bargained for, resulting in emotional and financial duress. It’s up to all of us to keep groups accountable, educate clients and raise awareness about the importance of transparency.
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1 Pending IAABC
Presented by Kate LaSala
Kate LaSala, CTC, CBCC-KA, PCBC-A, CSAT, FFCP-E is a multi-credentialed, certified behavior consultant and trainer, who specializes in helping fearful, aggressive and separation anxiety dogs and their people live better lives through one-on-one online positive training. She is a member of the PPG Shelter and Rescue Division, a former private shelter trainer and has been involved in rescue sheltering and advocacy for over two decades. She is deeply committed to continuing education, transparency and has worked with local HSUS chapters to help shutter puppy mill stores around the NYC area. Follow @RescuedByTraining on Facebook and Instagram.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5154870

Online Course – Starts 4/6/23 – The Thinking Dog: Cognition and its Role in Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-04-06 | Virtual
Have you ever wondered what’s going on in your dog’s head? This course will guide you through those intangible, invisible mental processes that influence behavior. It includes fascinating cognitive capabilities such as understanding time and concepts, reasoning, self-awareness, and consciousness. All of these abilities combine to form the mental experience of an animal, and understanding that experience is critical to understanding behavior! This is truly fascinating stuff—and it will give you a new perspective on how to change behavior and promote well-being.
In this course you will learn about:

Cognition in general
Different areas of cognition
How to apply and integrate these concepts into our work with any species

Throughout the course, full students will have multiple opportunities to use in-class activities to further their understanding of the material and to receive feedback regarding their progress in the course.
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Thursdays at 12:00 pm Eastern (first meeting April 13th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 4 meetings for this course

Course Begins: April 6, 2023
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/the-thinking-dog-cognition-and-its-role-in-behavior/

Webinar Series - 4/6/23 and 5/5/23 - Take Charge to Make Change: Policy Advocacy for Network Partners - Best Friends
2023-04-06 | Virtual
In this new webinar series, the Best Friends advocacy team sits down to discuss topics around policy, advocacy, and grassroots efforts for animal welfare organizations. The series aims to provide information to help you save lives in your everyday work. Topics covered include working with elected officials, lobbying, fundraising, data, coalitions, strategic plans, and more.
Each webinar is pre-recorded, and the series is split into two parts. After part 2 is published, registrants will have access to attend a live panel event where the webinar presenters will answer your questions. During the live panel event, we’ll also announce a grant opportunity in which registrants will be eligible to receive one of five $1000 grants.
Registering with the form below gets you first access to all the webinars delivered directly to your inbox, as well as the ability to participate in the live panel event where more information about the grant opportunity will be provided. Sign up by April 5 to ensure you receive Part 1 on April 6. For questions, please reach out to bfnetwork@bestfriends.org
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/education/take-charge-make-change-policy-advocacy-network-partners

Online Event – 4/6/23 – Live from the Ranch with Laura Monaco Torelli – Karen Pryor Academy
2023-04-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Tune into the next episode of Live from The Ranch to learn more about cooperative care with Laura Monaco Torelli. Join Ken Ramirez and Laura Monaco Torelli for this free virtual event with real time training demos, audience Q&A, and more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 4/7/23 - Adopt All Your Kittens in a Day: How to Hold a Low-Stress Event - ASPCAPro
2023-04-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
When you have more kittens than you know what to do with, it’s time to hold a mega-adoption event! For nearly two decades, Cat Adoption Team (CAT) has sent home between 50-100 or more kittens in a single day through their annual “Kitten Palooza” adoption event. Over the years, CAT has refined the process to make this one-day event run smoothly and become more enjoyable for staff, volunteers, kittens, and adopters.
During this webinar, you’ll get their time-tested recommendations for how to plan and execute an adoption event that’s low on stress but high on adoptions. You’ll get ideas for marketing to increase adopter turnout, plus suggestions for how to effectively use your space and an appointment-based event to improve the adopter experience, increase the quality of adoptions, and reduce stress for everyone involved. Get ready to host your own mega-adoption event and save more lives!

Takeaways

Utilize foster homes to stage the event
Get the word out with attention-grabbing event marketing
Use timed entry to lower stress and improve adoptions
Create adoption spaces to spread out the crowd
Host a mega-adoption event that doesn’t make you pull your hair out

Suited For

This session is best suited for those that work at a shelter or rescue.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/adopt-all-your-kittens-day-how-hold-low-stress-event

Online Event – 4/8/23 – Online Behavior Day – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2023-04-08 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Community Cats Podcast on Saturday, April 8, 2023 for Online Behavior Day featuring:

Pam Johnson-Bennett, cat behavior consultant and author
Dr. Rachel Geller, animal behaviorist *Tabitha Kucera CCBC, KPA-CTP, and Fear-Free and Low-Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician
Arden Moore, pet health and safety coach and Fear-Free Certified professional speaker

The team will offer a variety of workshops on common cat behavior issues and concerns, from vet visits and enrichment to litter box and multi-cat household issues, and how to set up a behavior program at your rescue or shelter.
You’ll not only learn about new concepts and tools you can incorporate into your home or rescue organization to address behavioral issues but there will also be fun cat trivia and prizes to enhance your experience, as well as chances to network with other professionals and volunteers in the animal welfare sphere.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2023-online-behavior-day/

Webinar - 4/11/23 - Community Policing Lessons for Animal Protection - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-04-11 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Animals can play a critical role in fostering trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Building upon fundamental concepts of a community-oriented policing model, this course will review relevant applications in animal protection, including tips for positive interactions, creative community partnerships, and dynamic problem-solving in the field.
Topics to be covered:

Fundamentals for a successful community-centric program
Tips for funding and resource acquisition
Ways to establish or expand existing programs

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.
About the Presenter:
Vincent Medley is the Program Manager and a law enforcement trainer with the HSUS’ Law Enforcement Training Center and has 22 years of experience in animal law enforcement and protection. Vincent began as an animal control officer in the City of Dallas (TX) and worked his way up to hold executive and leadership positions in the cities of Dallas, Houston, San Antonio Texas and Philadelphia, Pa., where he was the Director of the Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia and a founding member of the Philadelphia No Kill Coalition. In his career, Vincent has established successful investigation programs and has investigated and supervised the investigation of thousands of animal crimes in partnership with local, state and federal authorities. He has employed his experience to testify in support of local and state legislation nationwide, as well as training animal welfare and law enforcement professionals throughout the country. He has served tribal, rural and urban communities, and in each one, he collaborated with local groups to implement innovative programs to support the people and pets who lived there (including partnerships with the HSUS’ Pets for Life team). Vincent holds several state and national animal control officer and animal cruelty investigations certifications, and held a federal ACO commission when he enforced animal laws on the Pueblo of Isleta Indian Reservation.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/community-policing-lessons-for-animal-protection/

Online Event - 4/11/23 - The Roundtable: Dog Breeds: Implications for Behavior, Adopter Expectations & Legislation - The AAWA
2023-04-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Researchers at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School studied the relationship between dog breed and behavior. Using their research as a kickoff point, a panel of experts will discuss the realities of identifying dog breeds, the expectations these IDs cause shelter staff and adopters to have, and implications for behavior, training, and legislation.
This discussion was originally conducted at The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement (2022) and the roundtable will continue the exploration of dog breed IDs.
The Roundtable Panel will be moderated by Marianne Luft, ASPCA:

Brittany Benesi, ASPCA
April Huntsman, CAWA, Adopt-a-Pet
Janis Bradley, National Canine Research Council
Kathleen Morrill, University of Massachusetts Medical School

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/RT-04-11-23

Webinar - 4/11/23 - Crisis Sheltering for Pets: Keeping People and Pets Together - HASS
2023-04-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
There are times when someone can’t take care of their pet on a temporary basis, because of a medical emergency, loss of housing, or another short-term crisis. The traditional sheltering response is to permanently separate the pet from their owner, but more and more organizations are providing crisis sheltering instead—boarding the pet at the shelter, or placing them in a foster home, for a limited amount of time. How does crisis sheltering work, and how can you get started? We’ve gathered experts from multiple crisis sheltering organizations and programs for a live panel discussion that will leave you inspired.
Join us in conversation with Shoshana Mostoller, Community Engagement Manager for Chesapeake Humane Society; Jodi Polanski, Founder and Executive Director of Lost Our Home Pet Rescue; Kristina Pulsipher, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering; Andy Bond, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of BestyBnB, and our moderator Vincent Medley, Director of Human Animal Support Services. We’ll discuss what crisis sheltering looks like in each of their organizations, challenges they’ve overcome, and their best tips for getting started.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6016782060176/WN_qFQtd-iCTnadivtQEMA84w

Webinar - 4/12/23 - Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps - PPG (fee applies)
2023-04-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Showing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps, no matter which device they use. In this workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish.
We’ll discuss:

What is a Google Profile
How to Create Your Google Profile
How to Manage Your Business Information

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1 Pending for IAABC
About the Presenter:
Tracey Lee Davis, founder of ZingPop Social Media, turns busy small business owners into online marketing rockstars! A social media expert and Certified Partner for Constant Contact, she coaches entrepreneurs in how to grow their business using social media and provides total management for their email marketing campaigns. Tracey Lee is also a featured speaker for associations and business groups. She is a 2022 Silicon Valley Woman of Influence, Alignable’s 2022 Local Businessperson of the Year for San Jose as well as a Top 25 U.S. Business Mentor of 2021, a Certified Content Marketing Strategist, and the Co-Owner and Vice President of the Women’s Networking Alliance. She also really, really loves cheese.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5116468
