Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 11/10/20 - Lessons from 2020: How the Animal Welfare CommUNITY has Been Impacted & Where to Go From Here - The AAWA and Petfinder Pro
2020-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:

There is no doubt that just about every aspect of animal welfare has been touched in 2020. We bring together some of our top Petfinder Pro Adoption Options speakers to talk about the impact 2020 has made in our field and discuss some important takeaways for moving the industry forward, together. Join Katie Schmuke with our Adoption Options speakers, Kim Wolf, Sandy Rees, Emily Grossheider, and Caitlin Quinn for a can’t-miss discussion.

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/pf5

Webinar - 11/10/20 - Life Skills for Puppies - Dr. Helen Zulch - Dog-iBox (fee applies)
2020-11-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
In this exciting webinar, Helen explains the Life Skills for Puppies Approach, offering a wonderful opportunity for professionals and the public to gain a better understanding of puppy behaviour. This recent concept has been developed to cover all the aspects of a dog’s life, from dealing confidently with new situations to exhibiting good manners around people and other dogs.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/life-skills-for-puppies.html

Webinar - 11/9/20 - Perioperative Considerations in Dentistry - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-11-09 11:00 - 12:50 | Virtual
Perioperative Considerations in Dentistry

Unsure about whether something is normal or abnormal in the mouth? Ever heard about postoperative blindness or trigeminocardiac reflex? Do you know how to make a tape muzzle or place a feeding tube?

Time & Location

Nov 09, 2:00 PM – 3:50 PM EST

Webinar

About the Event

This VDOS webinar will review the most common perioperative complications that can occur during dental and oral surgery procedures, including neurological deficits, tracheal injury, oral edema, orbital injury, trigeminocardiac reflex, and vomiting and regurgitation. Fabrication of tape muzzles and placement of feeding tubes will also be discussed. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/perioperative-considerations-in-dentistry-4

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-11-09 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-11-02 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 Workshop - 11/8/20 - Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-11-08 13:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Sunday, November 8, 2020 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)

SPA Workshop Session 2
Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way
​Description: This is the second of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play and how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

Online Conference - 11/8/2020 - National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference 2020 - The National Kitten Coalition
2020-11-08 07:00 - 14:15 | Virtual
The National Kitten Coalition invites veterinary professionals to attend our kitten-focused NKC Veterinary Conference!
This Conference is made available to attendees for free thanks to our generous donors and sponsors. Join others -virtually- in learning information and approaches in caring for your youngest feline patients. Together we can increase the survival rates of kittens!
This Conference program has been approved by the AAVSB for 4.5 hours of RACE® continuing education credit for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians/nurses in jurisdictions that recognize RACE® approval. Recordings will be accessible for registrants after the Conference; however, CE Credit is only available for those attending the live session(s) on November 8th.
Sessions include:
“Kitten Development and Socialization” Leslie Sinn, DVM, DACVB
“Best Practices for Best Outcomes in Kitten Spay/Neuter” Cynthia (Cindi) Delany, DVM, KPA-CPT
“Kitten Health Scorer” Marthina (Marty) Greer, DVM, JD
“Lessons Learned after 12 Years of Saving Bottle-Baby Kittens” Ellen Jefferson, DVM and Alexis Bardzinski, DVM
“Helping Clients Help Kittens” Rosemarie Crawford, MA, BS, LVT
We hope to ‘see’ you there! For more information and to register visit https://kittencoalition.org/programs/national-kitten-coalition-veterinary-conference/.
This Conference program has been approved by the AAVSB for 4.5 hours of RACE® continuing education credit for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians/nurses in jurisdictions that recognize RACE® approval. Recordings will be accessible for registrants after the Conference; however, CE Credit is only available for those attending the live session(s) on November 8th.

Thanks to our generous donors and supporters, registration is FREE!

Click here for information about the conference sessions and speakers and click here to register.

WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/national-kitten-coalition-veterinary-conference/

Online Workshop - 11/7/20 and 11/8/20 - Aggression in Dogs Seminar - The Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
2020-11-08 06:00 - 14:00, 2020-11-07 06:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Defensive Handling and Training
Michael Shikashio, CDBC and Trish McMillan MSc, CPDT-KA, ACCBC, CDBC

Are you currently working with aggressive dogs or have an interest in learning more about how to safely work with aggressive dogs?

Would you like to learn hands-on defensive handling skills?

Do you want to add more to your toolbox for modifying aggressive behavior in dogs?

Michael Shikashio, CDBC and Trish McMillan MSc, CPDT-KA, ACCBC, CDBC will be presenting a two-day workshop on:
safety, defensive handling, and the behavior modification techniques used with aggressive dogs.
Attendees will learn what is needed before working with aggressive dogs, gain hands-on experience in defensive handling and leash skills, and see videos of behavior change in aggression cases.

Registration

Cost: $195 – $275

Via Live Stream and the events WILL BE RECORDED
November 7-8, 2020 – US Eastern Time
As a bonus, all eligible November, 2020* LIVE-STREAM registered attendees will be receiving a Defensive Handling Kit in the mail before the live-stream event so you can practice the skills you learned in real-time! In addition, you will have access to two on-demand webinars after the event, so you can continue to hone your skills! ($125 retail value)

“How to Break Up a Dog Fight”

“Defensive Handling Skills”

The Defensive Handling kits will only be mailed to addresses in the 48 Contiguous United States and to those who paid the Continental US Residents tuition fee. For participants who live outside of the shipping area, the tution rate is lower and you will receive access to the webinars.
$125 will be deducted from the cost of your ticket if you cancel after a kit has been mailed to you.
On another note- the tools in the Defensive Handling Kit are for EMERGENCY situations only and NOT to be used in the context of training.
*We will no longer be offering Defensive Handling Kits after the November 2020 workshop. And, we will have one price for all -$195 USD

CEU’s

CCPDT – Approved for 16.5 CEU’s – CBCC-KA:16.5 (CPDT-KA’s can count the 16.5 CBCC-KA toward their renewal) IAABC and KPA – 14 CEU’s, RACE 16 CE (Pending for 2021)
RACE Attendees will have two weeks to view the recordings and submit for CE, all others will have one year to do so.

WEBSITE LINK: https://thelooseleashacademy.com/seminars-list/aggression-in-dogs-seminar

Online Conference - 11/7/20 and 11/8/20 - Medicine Weekend - NoodleU (fee applies)
2020-11-08 05:00 - 17:30, 2020-11-07 07:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Medicine Weekend
November 7-8, 2020 | 17 Hours of RACE APPROVED CE

When it comes to the meatball of the conference, we know that you and your veterinary staff need LIVE Continuing Education credits, and we’ve certainly done our best to provide those to you with the most relevant topics available for veterinary medicine today. Don’t worry: this is different from other conferences you’ve attended (and not just because you can watch from your bed) – we promise that learning about new medicine topics can be fun. Our speakers were chosen because they are informative and entertaining.
Our medicine speakers are familiar with engaging an audience, and with years of real life experience in the field, they can incorporate personal experience and authentic humor into sessions. It’ll be anything but boring.
We know that keeping veterinary professionals engaged with hours of content after a busy week is no small task – but, to brag on ourselves a little bit – that’s exactly what we did with NoodleU. We cannoli shake our heads at how wonderful it all turned out to be.

Keynote Speaker: Shawn Achor
Harvard Researcher | Bestselling Author of The Happiness Advantage
Linking Positive Brains to Performance
Most business is done under the guideline that: if you work harder, you will be more successful, and then you will be happy. This formula is scientifically backward. What over a decade of research shows is that training your brain to be positive first actually leads to greater success at work. In fact, only 25% of job success is predicted by intelligence, the rest is determined by your optimism, social support network and the ability to manage energy and stress in a positive way. Based on Shawn’s book,The Happiness Advantage (2010) and research studying top performers at Harvard, the world’s largest banks and Fortune 500 companies, Shawn explains what positive psychology is, how much we can change, and practical applications and strategies for reaping the Happiness Advantage in the midst of change and challenge.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.noodleu.com/medicine-program

Online Course - 11/8/20 - CAVMRC Online Fall Training - CVMA (fee applies)
2020-11-08 | Virtual
CAVMRC Online Fall Training – November 8, 2020
With over 2,300 volunteers, the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC) provides emergency veterinary medical care to animals in disasters. As part of the CAVMRC’s mission to train and credential veterinary professionals to support animal and public health during a disaster, the CAVMRC is offering a low-cost, interactive online continuing education course to veterinarians, RVTs, and veterinary assistants.
By registering for this course, you are also registering to become a volunteer member of the CAVMRC, if you are not already a current member. CAVMRC membership is free and participation is strictly voluntary. This course is only available to CAVMRC members.
Registration closes November 1, 2020.
Course Topics
Animals in Disasters – Common Medical Conditions
This course provides detailed information on emergency/critical care topics that can benefit you in everyday practice as well as during a disaster response. Course instructors are Dorrie Black, DVM, MPVM, DACVECC and Grant Miller, DVM.
Course topics:

Traumatic Injuries/Triage
Fire-related Injuries – Burn Assessment
Fire-related Injuries – Burn Dressings
Disease Outbreaks in Temporary Shelters
Deployment in the CAVMRC

CEUs
Maximum of 6.5 CEUs. The CVMA is a statutorily-approved California CE provider.

Date/Time
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Introduction: 8:45 AM
Class: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Cost

Registration closes November 1, 2020

CVMA Members:
$99

Non-Members:
$119

DVM/RVT Students:
$25

Contact Information
CAVMRC questions: Contact Dr. Grant Miller at gmiller@cvma.net.
Seminar questions: Contact Della Yee at dyee@cvma.net.
California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps
1400 River Park Drive, Suite 100

WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/resources/disaster-response-program-2/california-veterinary-medical-reserve-corps-cavmrc/cavmrc-disaster-response-preparedness-fall-training-course/cavmrc-disaster-response-preparedness-fall-training-course/

Online Workshop - 11/7/20 - Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-11-07 13:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Saturday, November 7, 2020 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)

SPA Workshop Session 1
Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication
Description: This is the first of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role. Additionally, we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

Online Course - 11/7/20 - Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop - The Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2020-11-07 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Join Neighborhood Cats and The Community Cats Podcast on November 7, 2020, from 2:00–4:30 p.m.** EDT to find out everything you need to know to become part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood. Expert instructors will teach you the 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 completion** 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.
**New York City-area attendees who earn their certificate will also qualify for free local TNR services, including spay/neuter, trap rentals, and expert hands-on assistance. If you are an NYC-area resident, please stay tuned after the class for an optional 30-minute session on how to access these NYC resources.
PLEASE NOTE – Webinar registration links will appear on the page you will be sent to after completing your purchase and on your receipt. You must complete this step in order to participate in the event. If you do not receive a receipt, please email support@communitycatspodcast.com before November 6, 2020 for assistance.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/product/neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-nov-7/

Online Event - 11/7/20 - Thinking Out of The Shelter: Taking Animal Care Into the Community - Ontario Shelter Medicine Association (fee may apply)
2020-11-07 05:15 - 11:30 | Virtual
CPD/CE Day November 7, 2020
Thinking Out of The Shelter: Taking Animal Care Into the Community

MORNING: BIG PICTURE VIEW

Amanda Arrington – Pets for Life
Alison Bressette – Aboriginal Community and Animal Advocacy Connection
Dr. Ellen Jefferson – Human Animal Support Services
Dr Michelle Lem – Community Veterinary Outreach

AFTERNOON : LOCAL INITIATIVES IN CANADA

Phil Nichols RVT – Toronto Humane Society
Kristina Burns – Canadian Animal Assistance Team, Community Veterinary Outreach
Dr. Shane Bateman – University of Guelph
Dr. Esther Attard, Dr. Hanna Booth – Toronto Animal Services

TALKS TO BE FOLLOWED BY A VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR NETWORKING EVENT.
For more details about the day, click HERE.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ontariosheltermedicine.org/thinking-out-of-the-shelter-taking-animal-care-into-the-community/

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2020-11-06 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-10-30 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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Online Event - 11/5/20 - Ken Ramirez and Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz Explore Training Topics - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
LIVE FROM THE RANCH
Behavior nerds rejoice! This week, Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, will be joined by Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz to explore a variety of training topics, including poisoned cues, the perspective that “it’s all operant,” and so much more. Join us for this free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, November 5, at 12:00 pm (PT).

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Thursday, November 5 • 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)
2020-11-05 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 – 11/5/20 – Office Hours: What's Next? – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP
2020-11-05 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
Nope, we haven’t forgotten. Your valuable feedback about community perception, what it is and what we’d like it to be, is what we’ll be discussing on our upcoming office hours call. We’ll share the results (again since it’s been a bit) more in depth and welcome your feedback – both how it strikes you and where we can go from here to bring about the change we’d all like to see. To be clear, change that we can effect as a group of caring individuals in animal welfare – as much as we’d like to, we cannot make sweeping promises about the outcomes of this week. What we can do there is vote.
See you Thursday at 9:30 a.m.!
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Online Event - Wednesdays - The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie - AmPa!
2020-11-04 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 - 11/3/20 - Revisiting Respondent Techniques - Change the Behavior by Changing the Emotions - PPG (fee applies)
2020-11-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)

When working towards solving behavior problems our focus tends to be on the behavior. This happens for a couple of reasons: firstly, behaviors are much more noticeable than the emotions that drive them; secondly, from the human perspective the behavior is the problem, not the emotion. From the dog’s perspective, however, the emotion is the problem, not the behavior!It is true that respondent conditioning and operant conditioning occur almost simultaneously, which results in an interplay between emotions and what the dog learns from punishers and reinforcers. Because of this interplay, we prioritize the “get the behavior” approach. But how much faster could a behavior problem be solved if we prioritized the “change the emotion” approach? Let’s remember that emotional states are antecedent stimuli, that motivation is an emotional process, and that emotional responses are more immediate than thought-out ones.This webinar will revisit respondent techniques such as classical extinction, systematic desensitization and counter-conditioning, as well as explain how to apply them effectively taking different variables into account.
Learning Objectives

Understand the impact of emotions on behavior.
Become aware of emotional states as antecedent stimuli.
Learn how motivation contributes towards reinforced behaviors not being displayed and punished behaviors being displayed.
Learn why emotional responses are more immediate than though-out ones.
Understand classical extinction and how to apply it, reinstatement of an extinguished response, renewal and spontaneous recovery.
Learn the various types of counter conditioning and how to apply them effectively.
Develop skills to ensure a smooth desensitization process.
Avoid the pitfalls of flooding.

About Your Presenter

Alexandra Santos is a professional canine behavior consultant and trainer, with formal education through The Animal Care College in the U.K. where she graduated with honors for the Diploma of Advanced Canine Psychology, and through The Companion Animal Sciences Institute where she graduated with distinction for the Diploma of Advanced Dog Training.
She is the author of the books “Puppy Problems”, “Puppy Training: How to house train your puppy effectively”, “How to leash train your dog and enjoy walking him”, “O meu cão e eu”, “Cão educado, dono feliz” (published in Portugal), and has also authored and co-authored several articles for the Journal of Applied Companion Animal Behavior and the International Institute for Applied Companion Animal Behavior.
Alexandra lives and works in Lisbon, Portugal, as a guest professor at Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias and provides individual coaching for dogs and their people. She has been a presenter at several seminars in Portugal and Brazil on positive reinforcement-based training and regularly presents webinars for the Pet Professional Guild.

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3909932

Online Course - Registration opens 11/2/20 - Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner Module 2 - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
2020-11-02 | Virtual
DENT110-1120: Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner Module 2
The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.
Presenter: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Course Open: November 2-December 23, 2020
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, November 9, 16, December 7, and 14, 2020; 9:00-10:30 pm ET (USA)
Course RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock Converter
Level and Prerequisites: This basic course will be open to general practice veterinarians actively interested in veterinary dentistry. Participants in the course should have an interest in taking better care of the dental needs of their patients. Although not required, it is strongly recommended that participants take the first module, DENT109-0920: Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner Module 1, prior to enrolling in this course.
VIN CE Course: Open to veterinarians. This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-43202)
Course Information:
The second of 2 modules, this course is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. Veterinarians practicing all levels of veterinary dentistry are invited to participate, from the veterinarian just interested in getting started in veterinary dentistry to the Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist. The course will cover how to read intraoral radiographs, normal radiographic anatomy, radiographic diagnosis of common intraoral disease, indications for exodontia, extraction equipment and extraction techniques, indications, drugs and landmarks for local anesthesia, treatment of feline tooth resorption and stomatitis.

Week 1 (Real Time Session November 9, 2020): Fundamentals of Radiograph Interpretation
Presenter: Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to November 9, 2020 Real Time Session):
Advanced Veterinary Dentistry Dental Procedures: Periodontics, Endodontics, Restorations, and Orthodontics
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

recognize normal radiographic anatomy
understand the fundamentals of dental radiographic interpretation: periodontics, endodontics, and orthodontics

Week 2 (Real Time Session November 16, 2020): Exodontics
Presenter: Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to November 16, 2020 Real Time Session):
Chapter 12: Exodontics (Extractions)
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

describe the indications for exodontias
describe the instrumentation for exodontias
understand simple extraction techniques
understand surgical extraction techniques
understand how to perform multiple root extractions
understand how to perform techniques for specific teeth
recognize the indications for exodontia
understand the equipment and techniques for simple and surgical extractions

Week 3 (Real Time Session December 7, 2020): Local Anesthesia
Presenter: Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to December 7, 2020 Real Time Session):
Chapter 5: Local Anesthesia
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

describe the advantages of local dental blocks
describe the various local anesthesia agents
describe what each nerve block does
understand the techniques used

Week 4 (Real Time Session December 14, 2020): Feline Dentistry
Presenter: Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to December 14, 2020 Real Time Session):
Chapter 10: Feline Dentistry
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

describe current concepts in the treatment of tooth resorption and stomatitis in the feline

Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): Participants are responsible for acquiring a copy of the required course textbook prior to the first real time session.

Holmstrom S (2019).
Veterinary Dentistry – A Team Approach, 3rd Edition.
If you don’t want to purchase the text, you can rent the Ebook edition at a reasonable price:

VitalSource – Ebook Rental, 90 day access, $21.60
Chegg Books – Ebook Rental, 90 day access, $20.21

About the Presenter(s):
Steve Holmstrom was one of the two original VIN Dental Consultants. He has co-authored the textbook which the course is based on, Veterinary Dental Techniques, which is in its 3rd edition and in 4 languages. He has also authored Veterinary Dentistry for the Technician and Office Staff and edited two editions of Veterinary Clinics of North America.

Total CE Credit: 6
Tuition: Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by October 21, 2020)
Non-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by October 21, 2020)
Prices are listed in US dollars.
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on November 9, 2020 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.To Enroll:

Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
Each person is individually responsible for his/her own registration. To ensure that all information received is secure and correct, please do not enroll for a course on behalf of another individual.
For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.

“This program (22-43202) is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 6 CE Credits, with a maximum of 6 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian. This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: Medical, using the delivery method of Interactive-Distance: (Web-based, Teleconference or Audio-Conference). This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements.”

Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.
*For more information on VIN’s upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director
VIN CE Services: CEonVIN
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/DENT110-1120.htm

Online Conference - 10/30/20, 10/31/20, and 11/1/20 - Conference Unleashed 2020 - Behavior Modification for Anxious/Worried/Fearful Dogs - Control Unleashed Program (fee applies)
2020-11-01 06:00 - 13:30, 2020-10-31 06:00 - 13:30, 2020-10-30 06:00 - 2020-11-01 13:30 | Virtual
October 30 – November 1, 2020
Join us for the first annual Conference Unleashed!
A 3-day virtual conference focused on exploring the art and science behind the Control Unleashed® program. Geek out with us as we talk about everything from using CU for behavior modification to applying CU in sport-specific training and with other species.

Need help and inspiration for your reactive, distracted, worried, over-the-top dog? Need help and inspiration for your students’ dogs in a performance or a behavioral context? Or are you already a Control Unleashed fan? Come play with us and learn how to apply the Control Unleashed program to your specific situation! Whether it’s for a dog who is too anxious to tolerate strangers walking near them or a dog that is having trouble focusing at an agility trial, we’ve got you covered. Wear a costume, eat some candy, and enjoy the only conference that is so nerdy… IT’S SCARY!
Come learn from some of the world’s most popular presenters about

Operant conditioning
Neuroscience
Behavior modification
Start buttons and cooperative training
Focus and choice
Essential skills any performance dog needs to be successful at class and trials

Not sure how the broader themes fit into your training plan for your specific sport? Our unique context talks, given by experienced CCUIs (Certified Control Unleashed Instructors), will apply the CU program to various dog sports and daily life activities.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.cleanrun.com/product/conference_unleashed_2020_3_day_virtual_conference/index.cfm

Online Conference - 10/29/20 to 10/30/20 - 22nd Annual Animal Protection and Wellness Expo - The Animal Protection Society (fee applies)
2020-10-30 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/

Webinar - 10/29/20 - Lore Haug, DVM, MS, DACVB, CABC - What? Who? Cognitive Dysfunction in Dogs and Cats - FDSA (fee applies)
2020-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Lore Haug, DVM, MS, DACVB, CABC – What? Who? Cognitive Dysfunction in Dogs and Cats
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2020
Time: 6pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
This webinar will review the psychophysiology of cognitive dysfunction and brain aging. We will also cover common (and less common) signs of CD or brain aging and how brain aging clinically affects behavior. Finally, we will discus various treatment modalities available to try to mitigate symptoms and progression.
Click here to register.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

VIN Rounds - 10/29/20 - Ketamine: Review and Upcycling an Old Agent - VIN/NAVAS
2020-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
VIN/NAVAS ROUNDS
Ketamine: Review and Upcycling an Old Agent
Thursday, October 29, 6 p.m. PT
Presented by Odette O, DVM, DACVAA
Attend this session to earn 1 hour free CE credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=9777914

Webinar - 10/29/20 - Boxing Down: The Wrong Choice for Animals... and People - Fear Free
2020-10-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Boxing Down: The Wrong Choice for Animals… and People

Most of us who have been practicing for longer than a decade have used inhalant chambers to “box down” feline patients. It seemed to work, and the patient was able to be treated. Why throw away a potentially useful sedation protocol? Because the use of inhalant chambers or masks (also called “boxing” or “masking”) for sedation or induction to anesthesia is not considered standard of care.
We hope you can join Clinical Behavioral Medicine Resident Alison Gerken, DVM, and Washington State University Adjunct Professor Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, as they discuss the science of why these techniques are no longer recommended and what you can do instead.

Time

Oct 29, 2020 08:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XefD28mPRvCwh6VdbMDyag
