PPG Presents (fee applies): There are pillars that support a counter conditioning procedure. Novelty, salience, contingency, contiguity and timing are the main ones. Similarly, there are factors – mainly human error – that hinder the process. In this webinar we will explore those pillars and discuss human errors that make counter conditioning “ineffective”.
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 […]
FDSA Presents (fee applies): Join Dr. Kristina Spaulding and Irith Bloom to learn more about stress – what stress is, how stress affects learning and behavior, and why the way we train needs to take stress into account.
FDSA Presents (fee applies): In this seminar, Dr. Kristina Spaulding and Irith Bloom will provide you with a stronger understanding of agency. They will also give you tools to increase both agency and stress resiliency. Want an optimistic dog? This session is for you!
Shelter Playgroup Alliance Presents: Learners will be invited to join a cohort that will meet virtually for four months via the Litmos LMS platform. Each cohort will be invited to twice-monthly (bi-weekly) hour-long, live meetings via Zoom webinar so that questions can be answered live. The bi-weekly meetings will feature video analysis and discussion of relevant topics.
Maddie’s Fund Presents: 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.
VETGirl Presents: This webinar will highlight the clinical and zoonotic implications of intestinal parasites, the emergence of anthelmintic resistance and the importance of programs to protect our pets and society!
CalAnimals Presents (fee applies): All shelter staff and volunteers will benefit from this 5-week Shelter Behavior Seminar. Recordings will be available until September 30, 2022. Member organizations may receive a Group Discount when registering 10 or more.
Shelter Behavior Hub Presents (fee applies): Having critical conversations with clients about behavioral euthanasia is an essential skill for trainers and behavior consultants. Join us to learn more about how to approach this sensitive topic in our 4 week series.
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 […]
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, August 4, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Alexandra Kurland, Emma Parsons, and Kathy Sdao to reflect on what we’ve learned and what’s changed in the clicker training community in the nearly twenty years since ClickerExpo began.
FDSA Presents (fee applies): In this webinar, we’ll cover how to achieve harmonious walks. Attendees will learn how to attain that elusive “loose-leash walking” behaviour in the most enjoyable way. We’ll move away from focusing on the traditional heeling behaviour, and towards recognizing and meeting dogs’ needs through foundation skills and on-leash games that anyone can do.
FDSA Presents (fee applies): The vast majority of dogs will experience osteoarthritis as they age. This webinar provides new, accessible information on how we can effectively manage this chronic condition in our dogs, and help them age gracefully and live a long, comfortable life.
CalAnimals Presents: The AlignCare system was created to improve access to veterinary care for families currently underserved. This presentation will describe the societal problem and how AlignCare addresses it. Also, participants will learn what is required to bring AlignCare to their community.
Community Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): 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.
Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Presents: The newest Bootcamp from the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Learniverse is here to help your team implement efficient and effective daily population management rounds in just six weeks! #ThankstoMaddie, this supportive cohort-style course is free for shelters. Space is limited—apply by 8/8/22.
Maddie’s Fund Presents: 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.
PPG Presents (fee applies): Dogs bark for many reasons! This interactive seminar will explain why dogs bark and give you strategies to stop it.
Dogs Playing for Life Presents: In this first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs, but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter’s everyday operations.
HASS Presents: In this webinar, Spencer Conover, Assistant Director of Pasco County Animal Services, will discuss how PCAS created and sustains its positive workplace culture, and how you can easily adapt these methods to your workplace to help better retain team members and build a positive workplace culture of your own.
