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VIN/NAVAS Presents (for VIN members): Renata S. Costa, DVM, MPhil, GradDipEd, MANZCVS, DACVAA, presents “Anesthetic Considerations for Animals with Endocrine Disease.”
Free
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Humane Network/UoP Presents (fee applies): 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.
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Maddie’s Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund, in concert with American Pets Alive!, hosts a weekly hour-long Zoom call for animal welfare workers and volunteers. While these calls started out as a response to COVID-19, it’s grown into so much more. These calls are a safe place to discuss uncomfortable topics, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Free
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VDOS Presents (fee applies): This VDOS webinar will outline the many additional tasks veterinary technicians/nurses and dental hygienists are doing.
$49.99
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4 events,
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Dogs Playing for Life Presents: In this webinar, we will teach the fundamentals of our “Fancy Footwork” techniques that focus on achieving good leash manners through the use of your FEET instead of your hands. Come learn this unique and highly effective approach that promotes dogs happily walking softly by your side, offering tons of eye contact, and wowing adopters!
Free
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NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: This session will explore some tactics agencies charged with addressing rescue hoarders can employ in their community. If you’ve ever struggled to deal with a rescue hoarder in your community, you won’t want to miss this session!
Free
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UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs Present: As our communities become more informed about recognizing and responding to human trauma, there’s growing interest in the impact of chronic stress and trauma on animal behavior. In this session, we’ll discuss Dr. Sheila Segurson’s presentation on practical ways you can prevent trauma and help animals to recover.
Free
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National Kitten Coalition Presents: Join us in a free presentation highlighting potential safety hazards and practical ways to keep your kittens safe this summer season!
Free
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4 events,
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VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 30-minute, YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT reviews emergency management of the acute kidney injury (AKI) leptospirosis patient.
Free
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Network for Good Presents: In this session, Christal Cherry and Renee Rubin Ross will share four questions that you can use to persuade your board members to invest meaningfully in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Free
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The AAWA Presents: Tom Erb, nationally renowned recruiting expert, will provide you with practical, impactful takeaways that you can implement immediately for improved employee satisfaction and retention.
Free
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Maddie’s Fund Presents: In this session, you will learn how to assemble your own Long Stay Task Force, implement practical changes to your protocols and start making measurable progress towards your lifesaving goals.
Free
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6 events,
California for All Animals Presents: We welcome Open Grant applications May 1–June 30, 2022; grants will be awarded to shelters and focused on the following categories: Outcomes (Adoptions, Return to Home, and Return to Community), Field Services and Control, Care of Animals in the Shelter, and Intake Management and Community Support.
Free
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PPG Presents (fee applies): This 1.5 hour webinar was designed for anyone who loves dogs! Whether you are a veterinarian, a veterinary technician, groomer, a dog parent or just a dog lover, this class will help you understand dog language better!
$30 – $35
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CalAnimals Presents: This presentation, generously sponsored by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA), will cover the basics of responding to wildlife emergencies, from taking calls to field response and final disposition.
Free
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 […]
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FDSA Presents (fee applies): This webinar will look at the ways that we can build leash skills in baby puppies – starting from the day you first bring them home and splitting the skills into baby brain sized bits – so that you can you can get off on the right foot and build good habits before bad ones get a leash pulling gets a chance to become habitual!
$19.95
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VIN/VSPN Presents (for VIN members): Randolph Baral, BVSc, MACVSc (feline), PhD, presents “So, Does it Mean Anything?: An Introduction to New Clinical Pathology Paradigms.”
Free
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Humane Network/UoP Presents (fee applies): Comprehensive behavior programs are essential to keep the animals behaviorally and emotionally healthy during their stay. This eight-week course will give you the knowledge and skills to develop an effective behavior program aimed at improving the welfare of the animals in your care.
$399
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Dogs Playing for Life Presents: While this webinar can be attended as a standalone course, we will build on our Fancy Footwork approach to handling and training to offer practical training, handling, and safety solutions to on-leash reactivity for dogs living in shelters.
Free
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PPG Presents (fee applies): When bonding with or training your pet, what keeps them motivated? Learn what an emotional bank account is and how it is helpful, and why “currency” can help when working with your pet.
$33.50 – $35
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Best Friends Presents (fee applies): During this event, you’ll connect with animal welfare leaders from across the country, unite with like-minded animal welfare supporters and gain knowledge to save the lives of more homeless pets in your community.
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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 […]
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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.
$10
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Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, July 7, at 12:00 pm (PT) with special guest Dante Camacho. The episode will include real-time training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
Free
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FDSA Presents (fee applies): Come and learn a step-by-step protocol developed by Claudia Fugazza, that teaches your dog to not only mimic your behavior, but transfer that understanding in the teaching of new, unknown behaviors. Learn how teaching your dog to imitate you can enhance any training method you already use.
$19.95
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VETGirl Presents (fee applies to non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Mike Barletta, MS, PhD, DACVAA reviews anesthetic management of dogs and cats with endocrine diseases. Dr. Barletta will discuss drug protocols and monitoring for patients with diabetes mellitus, hyper/hypoadrenocorticism, and hyperthyroidism.
Free – $50
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FDSA Presents (fee applies): By substituting a spiral made up of a wide variety of needed skills, you and your dog will be able to train longer with more joy and less stress – what a win for your team! In this webinar, you’ll learn what qualities to consider in your spiral training and how to attain your goals without hyper-focusing on any singular skill or behavior.
$19.95
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EveryCat Health Foundation and Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida Present (fee applies): At the feline health symposium we will welcome pioneers in cat health from across the globe who will be presenting on topics such as FIP, Kitten Health, Cat Friendly Homing, Treating Chronic Pain, Community Cats, FeLV and more.
See event info
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2 events,
EveryCat Health Foundation and Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida Present (fee applies): At the feline health symposium we will welcome pioneers in cat health from across the globe who will be presenting on topics such as FIP, Kitten Health, Cat Friendly Homing, Treating Chronic Pain, Community Cats, FeLV and more.
See event info
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Maddie’s Fund Presents: Help us in celebrating Dr. Lila Miller’s impact on Shelter Medicine every July 10th! Dr. Miller has long been a pioneer and leading voice in veterinary shelter medicine. She transformed the lives of countless pets, developing the first veterinarian-written guidelines for shelter animal care, which are now used in shelters across the country to ensure the humane treatment of shelter pets.
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VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Merck Animal Health webinar, Dr. Mike Canfield, DACVD reviews the anatomy of the ear. Tune in to learn what equipment and procedures to use and how to effectively treat otitis externa.
Free
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1 event,
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VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): Tune in to learn when and which drugs to use for certain diseases, how to maximize antimicrobial efficacy based on their pharmacological properties, when and how to de-escalate treatment, and how to decide on duration of antimicrobial therapy.
Free – $50
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3 events,
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VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 30-minute, YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Tammy Grubb, PhD, DACVAA will review the importance of pain pathway knowledge in building effective analgesic protocols, discuss the biggest gap in our current analgesic drugs and introduce a new, longer-duration opioid for post-operative pain relief.
Free
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Dogs Playing for Life Presents: In this webinar, hosted by Aimee Sadler, CEO and Founder of DPFL, you will learn how to work with dogs that are wary of strangers by building their confidence and helping them develop new skills which will enable them to meet new people (and potential adopters) happily and successfully!
Free
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Fear Free Presents: Looking for practical ways to improve happiness and productivity while decreasing burnout and dysfunction in your practice? Join Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP, Elite FFCP (Veterinary) who will explore ways to overcome leadership obstacles and strengthen a Fear Free culture.
Free
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VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Tiffany Gendron, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews the principles of triage. Tune in to learn how to use your exam and triage assessment to get the patient the care they need when they need it!
Free – $50
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2 events,
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Dog iBox Presents (fee applies): After this webinar, you will notice many examples in everyday situations of these accidental side-effects of training and will have alternative strategies to prevent them.
$19.90 – $29.90
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 […] |
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Think Anesthesia Presents: Learn how to recognize the patient with renal concerns in the pre-anesthetic planning and evaluation process, learn how to prepare them for an anesthetic or sedation event, and learn how to help avoid incidences of acute kidney injury associated with the anesthetic or sedation event in this 1-hour RACE approved presentation for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Free
HSUS Presents (fee applies): Join the leading national conference in animal advocacy. Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) brings together Humane Society of the United States volunteers, advocates and animal welfare organizations from across the country for one shared goal: to better the lives of animals and people alike.
$20 – $120
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HSUS Presents (fee applies): Join the leading national conference in animal advocacy. Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) brings together Humane Society of the United States volunteers, advocates and animal welfare organizations from across the country for one shared goal: to better the lives of animals and people alike.
$20 – $120
Loose Leash Academy Presents (fee applies): Join Irith Bloom (CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, TAGteacher, VSDTA Faculty, DWA Faculty) and Kristina Spaulding (PhD, CAAB) for two days of in-person interactive learning with working spots for 12 dogs.
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Community Cats Podcast Presents (fee applies): Speakers from a wide range of fields from veterinarians to shelter specialists will bring you the latest information on Feline Leukemia studies, improvements in care, and suggestions to help you start and maintain policies and programs that will help you find homes for these special kitties.
$20 – $25
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FDSA Presents (fee applies): “Dogs with Big Feelings” will take place on July 16th from 9am PT – 5pm PT, and you can join us from the comfort of your living room! Instructors and panelists include Sharon Carroll, Dr. Amy Cook, Julie Daniels, Karen Deeds, Denise Fenzi, and Sophie Liu, DVM.
$89
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HSUS Presents (fee applies): Join the leading national conference in animal advocacy. Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) brings together Humane Society of the United States volunteers, advocates and animal welfare organizations from across the country for one shared goal: to better the lives of animals and people alike.
$20 – $120
Loose Leash Academy Presents (fee applies): Join Irith Bloom (CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, TAGteacher, VSDTA Faculty, DWA Faculty) and Kristina Spaulding (PhD, CAAB) for two days of in-person interactive learning with working spots for 12 dogs.
See event info
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VETGirl Presents: Tune in to learn about essential diagnostic and therapeutic principles of allergic dermatitis so that you can approach your next derm “disaster” with less dread and more confidence!
Free
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2 events,
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HSUS Presents: Featuring the real agency experiences from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA), this webinar will provide the roadmap and resources needed to begin transforming the way your agency and community deals with wildlife.
Free
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NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: This presentation addresses the complexities that can arise from cases in which a domestic violence victim is also the primary witness to the crime of companion animal abuse; including the challenging cases that appear to rely on one person’s word against the other person’s.
Free
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2 events,
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Network for Good Presents: In this session, nonprofit marketing strategist and trainer, Maria Bryan will be demystifying the content planning process! You’ll learn how to plan compelling content to convert your audience into new donors, members, activists, clients, and volunteers.
Free
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VETGirl Presents (fee applies to non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Jeff Thoren, PCC, BCC presents an evidence-based framework that you can use to recognize and bring forth the 10 essential practices required to move your team from ordinary to extraordinary.
Free – $50
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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 […] |
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Maddie’s Fund Presents: The registration period for the Return to Home Challenge is from July 25 – August 1, 2022. Along with saving time, resources and shelter space to help those pets who really need it, you’ll have a chance at the $300,000 in grant prizes, thanks to Maddie’s Fund, Michelson Found Animals Foundation and Petco Love.
Free
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VDOS Presents (fee applies): This VDOS webinar will outline the many additional tasks veterinary technicians/nurses and dental hygienists are doing.
$49.99
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3 events,
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PPG Presents (fee applies): This webinar will review the Pet Rescue Resource’s toolkit for working with jumpy and mouthy shelter dogs, discuss management and training options, review recommended training plans and mechanics.
$25 – $35
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Fear Free Presents: Each of us has preferences about what we find appealing and when! Ice cream or steak? Chocolate or strawberry? Sweet or salty? Join Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS Behavior, who will explore preferences, options, feeding methods, and how best to use the Fear Free Treat Ladder during veterinary visits.
Free
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3 events,
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HeARTs Speak Presents: If photos and video open the door, then the descriptions and bios that we write for pets are what tend to seal the deal. This presentation will delve into how to use bios to help communicate effectively while also catching attention for long-stay or overlooked pets.
Free
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VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Linda Kidd, DVM, PhD, DACVIM reviews the changing geographic distribution and prevalence of tick-borne diseases. Tune in to learn how to optimize diagnostic testing for these pathogens!
Free
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5 events,
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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”.
$25 – $35
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 […]
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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.
$19.95
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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!
$19.95
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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.
Free
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.
Free
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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!
Free
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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.
$50 – $100
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.
$149.99
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 […]
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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.
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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.
$19.95
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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.
$19.95
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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.
Free
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