Shelter Learniverse

Town Hall - 10/29/20 - Cats outside, it's going to be okay. - Best Friends
2020-10-29 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Why does our instinct tell us that a cat outside needs to be taken to a shelter? Once at the shelter, should cats be limited to indoor adoption outcomes? Are we really saving them?
Join us for a holistic discussion around cats. Lead by Michelle Logan, director of national embed programming for Best Friends Animal Society, we will explore how as an industry we can best serve our community and its cats.
Panelists:

Don Riser, animal services manager, Hesperia Animal Services
Osby Montes, senior animal control officer, Hesperia Animal Services
Audra Mullins, animal control officer, Santa Rosa County Animal Services
Leah Massey, community cat program manager, The Humane Society of Charlotte
Bennett Simonsen, community cat programs manager, Pima Animal Care Center

Register here: https://bit.ly/37Aq532
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/best-friends-town-halls

Online Event - 10/29/20 - Ken Ramirez and Dr. Christopher Pachel - The Importance of the Trainer-Veterinary Behaviorist Relationship - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
LIVE FROM THE RANCH
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, October 29 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Dr. Christopher Pachel to talk about the importance of the trainer-veterinary behaviorist relationship, as well as demonstrate relaxation training for dogs.

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Thursday, October 29 • 12:00 pm (PT)

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WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-10-29 11:00 - 12:30, 2020-10-22 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

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 10/29/20 – Taking the Fear Out of Fungus! – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP
2020-10-29 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
In this fun fungal discussion, we’re going to focus on how to treat ringworm pandemic style (i.e. in foster homes). Sound daunting? It’s really not that scary! San Francisco SPCA SPORE leader Laura Mullen will break it down for us.
We’re going to cover:

Organizing treatment and follow up in foster homes
When can they come back? Avoiding ‘Out of sight; Out of mind”
Tip and tricks of the trade: Learning from fungal foster parents on the frontlines
Bringing the community together: It takes a village, what can we do even if we don’t want to foster ringworm cats

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Online Conference - 10/29/20 to 10/30/20 - 22nd Annual Animal Protection and Wellness Expo - The Animal Protection Society (fee applies)
2020-10-29 06:30 - 16:15 | Virtual
22nd Annual ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELLNESS EXPO
WORLD WIDE VIRTUAL ONLINE CONFERENCE 2020
October 29-30, 2020

Register NOW for Virtual Expo

AFFORDABLE • INFORMATIONAL • NEW COURSES
General Ticket: 2-day Ticket $99 1-day Ticket $65
Government Ticket: 2-day Ticket $75 1-day Ticket $50
Student Ticket: 2-day Ticket $50 1-day Ticket $35

WE’RE GOING VIRTUAL!
Due to Covid-19 and wanting to continue educating professionals and advocates world wide, The Animal Protection And Wellness Expo is now a Virtual Conference for 2020. The APAW Expo brings a vast cross section of professionals and advocates together in one place, for vital education and best practices to protect animals and humans nationwide.

THE VALUE OF APAW EXPO – A Virtual Conference:

More than 40 Dynamic Speakers who are leaders in the animal welfare, law and wellness fields

Additional Bonus Classes for you to watch at a later time

Online access to speaker handouts before and after the conference

Continuing education opportunities

Virtual exhibit hall providing a one-stop shop for the latest products, services & organizations

3 Raffles each day to win great prizes

Live Q & A during the APAW Expo live dates – October 29 – 30.

On demand access to all content and exhibit booths until January 1, 2021

2020 KEY NOTE SPEAKERS

CONFERENCE & EXPO HOURS

Thursday, October 29, 2020
Welcome and Announcements 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Conference 10:00 am – 7:15 pm
Virtual Exhibit Hall Open: October 1 – January 1, 2020

Friday, October 30, 2020
Welcome and Announcements 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Conference 10:00 am – 7:15 pm
Virtual Exhibit Hall Open: October 1 – January 1, 2020

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.animalprotectionexpo.org/

Online Event - Wednesdays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-10-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-16 13:00 - 14:00
The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week.
You’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
Click this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I
WEBSITE LINK: Facebook Page With Info – Click Here

Online Event - Wednesdays - The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie - AmPa!
2020-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The AmPA! weekly Wednesday Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. #ThankstoMaddie
You’ll join AmPA! and HASS Staff and industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
#ThankstoMaddie for making education like this possible.
Registration now required! You only need to register once for 2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3nkHsZT

Webinar - 10/28/20 - Too Hot to Handle – Understanding and Working With the “Reactive” Dog - Dr. Christopher Pachel - Dog-iBox (fee applies)
2020-10-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Arousal is necessary for normal day to day activity as well as for survival. We also know that arousal levels are supposed to change in response to environmental and social pressures, and that arousal can affect information processing and the modulation of fight/flight responses. Unfortunately, not all arousal regulation systems are created or developed equally! This presentation will focus on those dogs that are easily over-stimulated by sensory information, tend to over-react to their surroundings, and have a difficult time recovering or returning to a normal resting level of arousal. Information specific to the underlying neurological basis for this pattern, strategies for impacting the development of impulse control and arousal regulation throughout development, as well as behavior modification and medication intervention strategies will be addressed and discussed.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/too-hot-to-handle-understanding-and-working-with-the-reactive-dog.html

Webinar - 10/28/20 - Planning for Year-End During a Time of Uncertainty - Network for Good
2020-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Planning for Year-End During a Time of Uncertainty

Wednesday, October 28th at 1pm ET

Join us for a webinar with Matthew Gayer, Co-Executive Director at the Catalogue for Philanthropy as we discuss how to make a plan for end of year giving despite the uncertainty we are facing. This giving season will have more moving pieces than ever—the election, COVID-19, economic concerns, and so much more—are all uncertain. How, in this shifting environment, can we create a plan for end of year giving and engagement?
During this webinar, we’ll cover:

How to make a plan and prepare for end of year while remaining flexible
Projections and trends that are important to know going into giving season
How to make an engagement plan and to plan your timing

Giving season is always a vitally important time of the year for nonprofits, and with the economic concerns alone this year, it will be more crucial than usual. We will discuss the need for a flexible plan, and how to use the trends in philanthropy to have a successful end of year campaign.

Matt Gayer
Co-Executive Director
Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington

Matt is the Co-Executive Director of the Catalogue, a nonprofit focused on building the awareness and capacity of small, local nonprofits. Through training, communications, and consulting, the Catalogue helps lift up their partners and build the vital skills they need to thrive. Matt is a Truman Scholar, and has worked in both for corporate and nonprofit sectors prior to the Catalogue.

WEBSITE LINK: https://learn.networkforgood.com/20201028-webinar-planning-for-year-end.html

Webinar - 10/27/20 - Pet Tutor Application Webinar with Eileen Udry - Pet Tutor
2020-10-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Learn about how Eileen uses the Pet Tutor Smart Training Feeder to train. Go in depth with her on her training techniques. Ask Eileen questions and enjoy the show!

VIRTUAL CHAT. LIVE ON ZOOM & @PETTUTOR FACEBOOK

Eileen Udry has been a long time customer and supporter of Pet Tutor. She is a trainer of dogs and people as well as a writer. Eileen is the Director of Redefining Dogs Foundation (RDF), which is a non-profit that works to improve the quality of life and adoptability of shelter dogs; Eileen has worked in various dog -related training realms-including pet dog and service dog training and is a Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and written for various dog training publications; and as a TAGteach (primary) instructor.
Eileen has a Ph.D. in human performance and learning. Eileen left her university position over a decade ago and switched from working with elite athletes and performers to work more intensively with dogs and people who are passionate about dogs. Despite no longer working in academia, Eileen’s academic background continues to inform her approach to working with people and dogs.
Information from eileenudry.com

Webinar - 10/27/20 - Everything I Know About Resilience I Learned from My Shelter Dog - The AAWA and Petfinder Pro
2020-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:

We’ve all faced challenges in our time in animal welfare, but 2020 has brought many of us to a whole new definition of “roll-over!” How can we muster the strength to keep doing the work on behalf of the animals we love so much? Be inspired by them, of course! In this presentation, we’ll talk about what we can learn from some of the most moving shelter dogs about resilience, stress as adaptation, and quality of life for pets and the people that care for them.

This webinar has been pre-approved for:

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 NACA CE
1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Petfinder members who participate are eligible for exclusive Petfinder Foundation grant opportunities.

To register for Adoption Options workshops, log in with your Association username and password OR create a FREE “Learning Non-Member” account.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf4

Webinar - 10/27/20 - Nutritional Management of GI Disease and Dermatological Disease - VIN/VSPN
2020-10-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Nutritional Management of GI Disease and Dermatological Disease
Tuesday, October 27, 9 a.m. PST
Presented by Jonathan Stockman, DVM, DACVN
These sessions are geared toward students and new graduates, but all VIN members are welcome to attend.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=9798972

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-10-26 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-10-19 08:00 - 09:00
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter workers, volunteers and animal welfare leaders from across the country have been meeting every Monday morning at 7am PT/10am ET to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.
NEW TIME as of 9/23/20 – 8 AM PT, 11 AM ET.
Led by Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care in Tucson, AZ, these calls have provided an opportunity for people to connect that otherwise may not have even met.
“The purpose of these calls is simple – maintain connection among shelter professionals, provide support and comradery, and share science-based news and information along with emerging best practices in animal welfare,” Hassen-Auerbach says. “These calls are always lively and interesting and we’re not afraid to debate and share different perspectives from the attendees. You can take center stage and share your thoughts and ideas in front of several hundred of your colleagues or quietly drink your morning coffee and listen in.”
For many, these calls have been an invaluable resource. “When the subject of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) came to the front of all of our minds, the calls adapted and we had a space to again learn from one another,” said Emily Klehm from South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, IL. “The calls have been my go-to source for grant information, statistics and trends. I’ve also been able to identify and connect to colleagues working on the same issues in similar communities.”
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Executive Director at Austin Pets Alive! adds, “We hear from people in the industry who have important information related to COVID, new programming and research.  This is information you can’t possibly get in your day to day work at your local shelter.”
If you’re a shelter professional, dedicated volunteer or run a rescue organization, we want you to join us! Bookmark the link below and we will see you on Monday!
Note: The calls are recorded so if you can’t make it, you can listen in later. If you haven’t already, join the Facebook group to access the link to recorded calls and to connect with others on there.
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT – new time
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Online Certificate Program - Starting 10/26/20 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Shelter Operations Course - Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)
2020-10-26 | Virtual
University of the Pacific Animal Shelter Management
Certificate Program

This award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals, those looking to advance their career, or move into the field of animal sheltering.
​The program’s courses include leadership, shelter operations, community program development, animal health/clinic operations, and marketing/development.

Next session starting October 26, 2020 – Shelter Operations

Program Content
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 includes 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.

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 approximately seven months long and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and how to register can be found on the University of the Pacific website.

1. Leadership Training

Strategic Planning for Impact
Analyzing Operations and Decision Making
Managing People & Processes to Achieve Results
Organizational Responsibilities, Structure, and Board of Directors

Date: 9/14/20 – 10/25/20
Instructor: Bonney Brown
Course Code: UNSM 005 51 (6 CEUs)

2. Shelter Operations

Adoptions
Animal Care Fundamentals
Enrichment
Animal Behavior
Customer Service

Date: 10/26/20 – 12/6/20
Instructor: Denise Stevens
Course Code: UNSM 010 51 (6 CEUs)

3. Community Program Development

Community Relations
Volunteers
Foster Care
Spay/Neuter
Help Desk
Events

Date: 12/7/20 – 1/24/21
Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
Course Code: UNSM 015 51 (6 CEUs)

4. Animal Health and Clinic Operations

Understanding Shelter Medicine
Basic Animals Health Considerations and Care
Euthanasia Decisions
Clinic Operations

Date: 1/25/21 – 3/7/21
Instructor: Bonney Brown
Course Code: UNSM 020 51 (6 CEUs)

5. Marketing and Development

Development Fundamentals
Fundraising Strategies
Marketing Fundamentals
Adoption Promotion
Social Media and Websites
Media Relations

Date: 3/8/21 – 4/18/21
Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
Course Code: UNSM 025 51 (6 CEUs)

Individual courses (6 CEUs): $299
Certificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1,395, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($100 discount)
**This certificate program is not eligible for financial aid.**

HUMANE NETWORK WEBSITE LINK: https://www.humanenetwork.org/shelter-management-certificate

UOP WEBSITE LINK: https://www.pacific.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/benerd-college/professional-development/certificate-programs/animal-shelter-management-certificate.html

Webinar - 10/13/20 or 10/16/20 or 10/25/20 - 3 Options - Playgroups Part 1: The Why - Dogs Playing for Life
2020-10-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2020-10-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
PLAYGROUPS PART 1: THE WHY

In the 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.
Attendees will get to view dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the nearly 300 shelters who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!

Tuesday, Oct 13 @4:00 PM EST
Friday, Oct 16 @12:00 PM EST
Sunday, Oct 25 @12:00 PM EST

WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Online Conference - 10/3/20, 10/4/20, 10/24/20 and 10/25/20 - Feline Head & Neck - Diseases, Disorders and More - AAFP (fee applies)
2020-10-25 08:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-24 08:00 - 14:15 | Virtual
2020 Conference Educational Program

The AAFP’s 2020 Virtual Conference will focus on diseases and disorders of the feline head and neck. A myriad of feline health conditions affecting systems of the head and neck, including neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology, dentistry, respiratory, oncology, imaging, emergency and critical care, pain management, feeding tubes and more will be explored. This conference will join together veterinary healthcare professionals who are dedicated to increasing their feline knowledge and who are passionate about elevating the standard of care for cats.

Registration Brochure and Agenda
Oral Presentations & Research Abstracts
Young Veterinarian Scholarship
Sponsored by Royal Canin
Student Award Program
Sponsored by Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets

RACE Credits
The American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) RACE committee has not yet approved this program as meeting the Standards adopted by the AAVSB but it is in the process of getting approved and will be approved before October 3, 2020. This program will be included on this website as well as the AAVSB’s Website once it is approved.
Please note that the CE will be valid if you watch the session on the day and time it will be released on the agenda and on-demand any time through December 31, 2020.

NY State CE
The New York State Board of Veterinary Medicine has approved the AAFP as a sponsor of continuing education for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://catvets.com/education/conference/2020

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2020-10-23 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
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Webinar - 10/22/20 - Recommended Operational Changes for Veterinary Practices 2020–21 - Virox
2020-10-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Recommended Operational Changes for Veterinary Practices 2020–21
A panel of 4 business operations advisors outline human resource, OSHA safety, infectious disease, and management changes for the veterinary practice 2020-21 during COVID. You’ll learn:
Workflow
How practices are transitioning to inside care during the winter months while reducing workload and still keeping employees and clients safe.
Speaker Bash Halow provides real-life examples of how practices are bringing clients back into the building and switching up workflow to reduce the workload on already-overstretched teams. Includes a brief review of essential communication and scheduling tools that will help you now and indefinitely into the future.
Human Resources
A legal perspective on the common HR issues facing employers during COVID and how to deal with them fairly.
Labor attorney Kim Rovtar of Blue River Pet Care provides employers with an overview of HR during COVID as well as a flow chart for a legally-safe way to manage unprecedented COVID-related employee issues.
Infectious Disease
An evidence-based look at COVID-19 as we understand the disease today and the best practices we can all take to keep others and ourselves safe.
Nicole Kenny, Infection Disease expert with Virox Animal Health, has styled her presentation specifically for the experienced, medically-trained veterinary professional.
OSHA Safety
A review of the essential safety practices for all veterinary hospitals and the information you need to make intelligent decisions about operations while still staying compliant with the law.
OSHA consultant Isabel DeOliveira helps leaders make safety decisions that are right for your employees, your business, and in compliance with federal and state guidelines. She’ll include FREE, risk-free ways OSHA can provide individualized help for your business.
Additionally attendees receive:
– Written proceedings that include important links to valuable resources for the veterinary leader
-Links to OSHA, labor law, and management resources that can help attendees with their individual questions and issues.
-Ample Q & A time for your specific concerns
Attendance for this interactive webinar is free, but demand is expected to be high, so we encourage you to register soon.
WEBSITE LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/161/xyxvztxz

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 10/22/20 - Villain, Victim, or Hero Presentation by Billions Institute Leader Becky Margiotta - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP
2020-10-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
On a scale from one to ten, how open are you to learning something new?
Curiosity and humility are a huge part of leading change. And while most of us love to learn and believe we’re completely open to discovery, the truth is we all take on different personas that take us out of learning without us even being aware that we’ve “turned off” learning mode.
Join us for a different kind of CASCAR (that’s right, this is new territory for us!), where we’ll go on a journey with one of Dr. Hurley’s mentors, the incredible Becky Margiotta (100,000 Homes Campaign, Skid Row School for Unleashing Large-Scale Change, Billion Institute), to find out which of the three main personas, hero, victim, villain, like to ride with us to work from time to time. (Don’t be shy, we all have uninvited carpoolers.)
Most importantly, we’ll learn how to recognize when they are showing up and what to do with them when they do.
Bring your staff, bring your board, bring your cat. We’re on a mission to move barriers out of the way of progress and, sometimes, that starts with a little self-discovery.
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Webinar - 10/21/20 - The Role of Psychopharmacology in Shelter Animal Management - The AAWA
2020-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The Role of Psychopharmacology in Shelter Animal Management
We will explore the role psychoactive medications can play in the management of shelter animals’ behavior issues. Adopting out animals that are taking psychoactive medication can be challenging as potential adopters often have preconceptions. Shelter staff, including veterinarians, need to be prepared to navigate such adoption counseling conversations to make the right match. Learn how to help adopters understand the full situation and their role in a successful outcome. Medication monitoring in the shelter and post-adoption support will also be discussed. This presentation is suited for veterinary, shelter, rescue, and animal behavior professionals.
This session is part of the Shelter Medicine series, a collaboration between the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.
This live and recorded program has been approved for:

1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval
1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

BONUS!:
– Members of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement who are vets or vet students may receive a free 1-year membership with the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV).
– Members of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians who are professionals may receive a free 1-year membership with The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement. Veterinary students are not eligible for this promotion.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/sheltermed-10-21-20

Webinar - 10/20/20 - What 2020 Can Teach Us About the Future of Animal Welfare Marketing - The AAWA and Petfinder Pro
2020-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:

This year has been unpredictable in many ways, but as we move towards the end of 2020 we can look ahead to how lessons and insights gleaned during a global crisis may help us shape a brighter future for animals. This presentation will cover some key marketing takeaways from our collective COVID-19 response, shining a light on practical examples and ideas to help us better connect with all facets of our communities; leverage the power of teamwork and information sharing; and craft a strategic approach that means we can handle whatever comes next!

This webinar has been pre-approved for:

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 NACA CE
1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Petfinder members who participate are eligible for exclusive Petfinder Foundation grant opportunities.

To register for Adoption Options workshops, log in with your Association username and password OR create a FREE “Learning Non-Member” account.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf3

Webinar - 10/19/20 - The Future of Volunteers in Sheltering – Part 2 - Adisa
2020-10-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Back by popular demand! Join us for a second session on how to strategically support the critical work of volunteers in animal shelters nationwide. As operations continue to evolve with the changing landscape of the Covid-19 pandemic, our ability to be nimble and engage volunteers in new and creative ways will be paramount to our success.
This interactive session will provide concrete practical tools and examples to help guide you in your leadership of volunteers, including:

Sharing best practices in how to keep volunteers informed and connected to your organization and each other during these challenging times.
Designing creative ways to develop new roles and shift volunteers to support evolving organizational needs.
Exploring ideas for celebrating the important contributions of volunteers through virtual recognition opportunities while increasing social connection to keep volunteers coming back.

Monday, October 19, 2020
11:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. PST
Register now to join us. (Note, this session is interactive and will include breakout room discussions)

Facilitators:
Betsy McFarland is a Principal Consultant for Adisa and leads Energize, a program providing training, resources and consulting in volunteerism. Betsy is a strategist, facilitator, and problem-solver who has forged a unique professional niche focused on empowering staff and volunteers committed to tackling challenging societal issues. She brings 25 years of experience in animal protection, including 18 years at The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) where she served as vice president of the Companion Animals section. She has extensive experience growing volunteers within organizations large and small. She is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) through the Association of Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and a trained facilitator through Georgetown University’s Institute for Transformational Leadership.
Lydia Krupinski is the Vice President of Mission Impact where she oversees The Anti-Cruelty Society’s humane education, community outreach, volunteer, and adoption placement efforts. As the Society’s Chief Program Officer, Lydia is leading the charge in expanding the organization’s community of caring by supporting and inspiring animal lovers within and beyond the walls of the organization. Whether it’s facilitating adoption matches, equipping fosters and volunteers, responding to community pet needs, or mentoring the next generation of animal advocates, Lydia and her team are meaningfully engaging the public in exciting and innovative ways.
Jennah Billeter is the Director of Foster Programs at the Humane Rescue Alliance. In 2012, Jennah began her career in animal welfare with the former Washington Humane Society (WHS) as an overnight Customer Care Associate. She then worked as the Customer Care Supervisor for WHS and, in 2013, she enthusiastically accepted the position of Foster Program Manager. In this role, she has worked to build program that saves the lives of thousands of animals from our most vulnerable populations of animals. Now, as the Director of Foster Programs for the Humane Rescue Alliance she works to continually improve and innovate programs to help our animals and the people who want to help. Jennah is a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park and holds graduate degrees from Virginia Tech and George Mason.

WEBSITE LINK: https://adisagroup.com/workshops/

Online Course - Starts 10/18/20 - Feline Behavior Solutions: Teaching Foundation Behaviors for Modifying Behavior - IAABC (fee applies)
2020-10-18 | Virtual
Feline Behavior Solutions: Teaching Foundation Behaviors for Modifying Behavior

Date
Register

Course Begins: October 18th, 2020
Duration: 5 weeks
Instructor: Katenna Jones, ACAAB, CCBC
Register Now

About the Course
Modification of any problematic or unwanted behavior requires mechanical skill, knowledge of species-specific behavior, and experience with a variety of strategies and techniques. This course will provide opportunities for anyone who works with cats to gain all of that, and more. Each of the five weeks is packed with information that can be directly and immediately applied to a variety of cat behavior cases, from aggression to anxiety and from fighting to fear. This course was created for cat behavior consultants who are looking to take on more advanced cases, or cat lovers simply looking to teach cats specific skills. Content is relevant to anyone who works with cats in a professional, volunteer, or personal capacity.
Required Course Materials

Access to at least one cat throughout the duration of the course that

is social and friendly
has not been previously, formally trained
is food, touch, praise, or toy motivated

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Access to multiple cats is recommended as a “backup” in case your primary isn’t feeling well or isn’t in the mood to train

Ability to record, trim, and upload videos with audio of cat training sessions
Clicker (iClick recommended)
Target stick (to be discussed in week 1, can be made or purchased – check out example here)
Cat rewards (to be discussed in week 1)

Weekly Content
Week 1 – Tools, Techniques, and Targets
We begin this course with a review of various tools, techniques, and tips that can be useful when addressing feline behavior problems. Students will establish a baseline understanding of what could be in their toolbox, ideas for determining reinforcers, determining rate of food delivery, and more. This knowledge will be applied as students learn how to target train a cat using clicker training, discuss applications, and practice target training with their cats.
Homework:
– Identify which rewards your cat prefers, the marker your cat is comfortable with, and define that marker for your cat (pair with reward).
– Post a video of one of your training sessions and discuss what you did well and what could use improvement.
– Post a positive comment on at least one fellow student’s training video.
Week #2 – Improving Mechanical Skill
This week students will learn about setting criteria, adjusting rates of reinforcement, assessing progress, DRI/DRO/DRA, and more.
Homework:
– Post video of target training your cat, in which you repeatedly make the same mistake. Discuss the mistake, how you felt when you “caught” it, and how you plan to move forward.
– Post a video of target training your cat, in which you are no longer making the mistake.
– Post a positive comment on at least one fellow student’s training video.
Week #3 – Building Toward Useful Behaviors
This week, students will learn how to take target training to the next level and begin teaching cats skills that can be applied to the real world.
Homework:
– Post a video of you training the skill you selected. Discuss why you chose this behavior and what kinds of problem behaviors you think it might be useful for.
– Review at least one fellow student’s training video and discuss what kinds of problem behaviors you think it might be useful for.
Week #4 – Achieving Fluency
This week, students will learn to assist their cats in becoming fluent in the behaviors they have been working on throughout this course. Focus should be on setting realistic criteria, determining what components of fluency are important, and tackling one component at a time. Components to be considered include the “3 D’s,” “PaLS,” and stimulus control.
Homework:
– Post a “before” video of your cat learning the skill you chose early on, as well as an “after” video of the same skill once you began addressing fluency.
– Review at least one fellow student’s training videos and help come up with ideas for how they might help the cat to become more fluent or comment on a component of the training that impressed you.
Week #5 – Critical Self-Assessment
This week, students will critically self-assess their work throughout this course to identify where they excelled, where they succeeded, and where they could have been done better. It is important for consultants to constantly reassess their process throughout each case to ensure they are working at an appropriate pace for the client AND for the cat, have realistic expectations, are not setting criteria too high nor too low, are able to adjust and adapt as needed.
Homework:
Discuss (in a video or in writing) what you are most proud of having achieved in this course, what you need to work on the most, and what plans you have for being more successful in the future.
Recommended Supplemental Materials

What is My Cat Saying? Feline Communication 101 (Munera) DVD
Understanding Cat Behavior (Roger Tabor)
Clicker Training for Cats (Karen Pryor)
Starting from Scratch: How to Correct Behavior Problems in Your Adult Cat (Pam Johnson-Bennett)
Twisted Whiskers: Solving Your Cat’s Behavior Problems (Pam Johnson-Bennett)

Prerequisites

Understanding of and ability to effectively marker train (any species)
Understanding of and ability to effectively train “target” or “touch” (any species)

* Experience with cats not required

Class Schedule
This five-week course will begin on the specified start date. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends.

Course Completion/CEU Requirements
Auditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System.
Full Students must complete the homework assignments and participate in forum discussions. Students should expect to spend an average of 4 hours per week on course material and viewing, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials.

Registration Information

Auditor
Full Student

CEUs
5.5 (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA)
9.5 (CCPDT); 12.5 (IAABC, KPA)

Member Cost
$159*
$249*

Non-Member Cost
$199
$324

*IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code

Online Course Cancellation Policy

Full refunds available more than 30 days before program start.
50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.
No refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.

About the Instructor

Through her business Jones Animal Behavior, Katenna Jones provides private dog and cat behavior consulting services, group classes, and seminars at both local and national events. Katenna is the former Director of Educational Programs for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Animal Behaviorist for the American Humane Association, and Behaviorist and Investigator for the RISPCA.
She has been involved in animal sheltering and rescue since 2000, is a disaster responder, is author of Fetching the Perfect Dog Trainer: Getting the Best for You and Your Dog and has contributed to numerous local and national publications.
Katenna earned her Master’s from Brown University where she studied animal behavior, learning and cognition. She is an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Certified Cat and Dog Behavior Consultant, and Certified Pet Dog Trainer.
She shares her RI home with her husband, two adopted cats, and adopted dog.
If you have questions, email us at courses@iaabc.org.
WEBSITE LINK: https://m.iaabc.org/courses/feline-behavior-solutions/

Online Event - 10/17/20 - 2020 Fundraising Day: A Virtual One-Day Conference to Help Animal Nonprofits Navigate Fundraising in a COVID-19 World - Community Cats Podcast
2020-10-17 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
How is COVID-19 affecting fundraising for animal welfare nonprofits across the country? For many nonprofit organizations, it’s an unknown world when it comes to raising money, with new ideas and virtual innovation needing to happen with the cancellation of virtual events.
With the pandemic, social upheaval, and other serious issues affecting the animal welfare community, how should organizations raise money to support programs and initiatives? Join the Community Cats Podcast for a full day of tips, tricks, and best practices when it comes to raising funds during challenging economic times.
The event will happen on Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. The seminars will be recorded and available to watch at a later date as well. The event is just $25. To register, go to: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/fundraising-day-2020/
You’ll hear from animal welfare nonprofit leaders and other fundraising professionals from across the United States on a range of topics, from engaging donors to fundraising virtually. You won’t want to miss this virtual training that is sure to inspire you with new ideas to reach your fundraising goals.
Speakers throughout the weekend include fundraising and development experts from the Humane Network, Get Fully Funded, Animal Humane Society, Virtuous Software, Humane Rescue Alliance, Oregon Humane Society, and BWF fundraising consultants.
The Community Cats Podcast is the brainchild of Stacy LeBaron. Stacy has more than 20 years of experience working with community cats in Massachusetts. She was the president of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society for 16 years. The podcast hopes to help create a more humane community for cats and provide education, information, and dialogue that will create a supportive environment to empower people to help cats in their community. For more information about the podcast, go to: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com or call 978-239-2090.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/fundraising-day-2020/
