Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

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!

FDSA Presents (fee applies): In this webinar, we’ll cover how to achieve harmonious walks. Attendees will learn how to attain that elusive “loose-leash walking” behaviour in the most enjoyable way. We’ll move away from focusing on the traditional heeling behaviour, and towards recognizing and meeting dogs’ needs through foundation skills and on-leash games that anyone can do.

FDSA Presents (fee applies): The vast majority of dogs will experience osteoarthritis as they age. This webinar provides new, accessible information on how we can effectively manage this chronic condition in our dogs, and help them age gracefully and live a long, comfortable life.

CalAnimals Presents: The AlignCare system was created to improve access to veterinary care for families currently underserved. This presentation will describe the societal problem and how AlignCare addresses it. Also, participants will learn what is required to bring AlignCare to their community.

Community Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works.

PPG Presents (fee applies): Dogs bark for many reasons! This interactive seminar will explain why dogs bark and give you strategies to stop it.

Dogs Playing for Life Presents: In this first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs, but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter’s everyday operations.

HASS Presents: In this webinar, Spencer Conover, Assistant Director of Pasco County Animal Services, will discuss how PCAS created and sustains its positive workplace culture, and how you can easily adapt these methods to your workplace to help better retain team members and build a positive workplace culture of your own.

VETGirl Presents (fee for non-members):

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 30-minute, YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Erin Burton, DACVP reviews common canine leptospirosis diagnostic testing options.

VETGirl Presents (fee applies for non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Philip J. Seibert, Jr., CVT reviews the most common injuries to veterinary professionals when handling animals for treatment. Tune in to learn ways to avoid injury while still getting the job done!

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: This live presentation is designed specifically for animal shelter representatives who want to learn more about the basics of social media marketing regarding the aspects of social listening and the use of insights/analytics.

FDSA Presents (fee applies): Sensitive dogs can seem tricky to work with, but they offer an incredible opportunity to grow and expand our understanding of working with dogs. Join me in this exploration of how to build a strong and confident relationship to bring out the best in your sensitive dog.

ACVB Presents (fee applies): In this webinar we will discuss the range of sounds dogs may be sensitive to as well as how genetics, age and concurrent health problems may make sound sensitivity worse. We will also cover the cruciality of early diagnosis and intervention and effective treatment strategies.

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: As community leaders we have a responsibility to help ensure human-nonhuman connections are healthy and protected, and we have an opportunity to play a transformative role in the lives of all community members. Common frustrations, questions, and situations will be discussed and resources will be given to aid in easing future human-animal conflicts and crises.

Dog iBox Presents (fee applies): This presentation will show an experimental analysis of the poisoned cue and discuss techniques to identify situations that might involve poisoned cues. It will also discuss ways to overcome these cues.

Pedigree Foundation Presents: In this webinar, attendees will walk through the HASS Safety Net Toolkit and learn the basics of helping people keep their pets instead of taking them to shelters. The Safety Net Toolkit is aimed at all levels of shelter professionals to demonstrate easy, low-cost ways to keep human and animal families together.

The AAWA Presents: This exclusive roundtable conversation will explore the current challenges of companion animal transport and discuss how shelters are adapting in a COVID world. Questions from the audience will follow the roundtable discussion.

National Kitten Coalition Presents: Get the down and dirty basics about diarrhea in kittens. Understand the causes, know what you can do to provide supportive care, and learn about treatment options to address a variety of diarrhea causes.

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Lindsay McKay, DACVD reviews new information on the treatment of canine allergic dermatitis. Join us and learn new dermatology pearls based on science!

ASPCApro Presents: Join us for a discussion on how to quickly and safely treat pets exposed to toxins and avoid dangerous treatment interactions. Learn from our expert veterinarian which interventions are safe and effective and which could cause harm.

VETGirl Presents: En este webinar libre de costo de una hora de VETgirl en Español, la Dra. Galia Sheinberg, DLACVD, nos hablará de los detalles y trucos que nos ayudan a poder llevar a nuestro paciente a un diagnóstico completo y poder lograr el mejor control de la dermatitis atópica canina en relación a reacciones adversas al alimento y poder seguir adelante cuando de descartan las mismas.

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Darren Berger, DACVD reviews common pitfalls that occur during treatment of canine otitis externa and strategies to avoid these common mistakes. Tune in to get some helpful hints to improve owner compliance in treating those dirty ears!

Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) Presents: We will discuss the development of the Kitten College at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington; lessons learned; tips to build and grow a specialized foster program. This presentation is geared towards shelter/rescue administrators and staff.

Fear Free Presents: There are many lifestyle factors that influence the decision to vaccinate or to not vaccinate, and we must learn to be proactive about addressing potential concerns that may arise. Join Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP, Elite FFCP (Veterinary), as she discusses how to use Fear Free concepts to alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress during the vaccination appointment for the pet and pet owner.

Fear Free Presents: Join Deana Cappucci, BS, LVT, CCRVN, CCMT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation), FFCP (Veterinary), as she discusses the importance of using Fear Free techniques to alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) and create positive outcomes in the physical rehabilitation experience.

FDSA (fee applies): Dr. Deb Jones will talk about the advantages of teaching a dog to be zen and demonstrate specific exercises that can encourage thought before action. In particular, Deb will focus on both the art and the science of zen work. A clear understanding of the major underlying scientific principles will be very helpful to excellent application and execution of the techniques.

VIN/VSPN Presents (for VIN members): Join Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (feline), as she presents “New Feline Tests: When to Use Them & When to Lose Them.”

PPG Presents (fee applies): Luna’s story is not just her own, but the story of many rabbits who are euthanized in shelters for behavior issues. Rabbits whose issues are often created by the environment. This presentation will be useful to anyone who cares for rabbits in any capacity.

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: In this webinar, attendees will learn how to identify potential threats and resources needed for community and personal pet and animal preparedness, taking into consideration the COVID-19 environment. Attendees will leave with a roadmap on how to begin the work of preparing themselves and their communities for a disaster, as local animal welfare experts.

HSUS Presents: Join us for this webinar as we explore the life cycle of rats and mice and provide insight into their behavior, nesting and foraging that will help you advise and respond to the conflicts that people experience with them.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Care Pathways are standardized plans for animals that have the same type of condition. During this presentation, we’ll talk about care pathways regarding behavior and how we can utilize them pathways to improve our shelter behavior programs.

Dog iBox Presents (fee applies): Although many questions are still to be answered, there is information available which can help inform our practice. This includes information which can support best practice in puppy classes as well as the advice we give owners and breeders regarding raising their puppies. This talk will examine some of the available literature from the perspective of what it might mean for what we do in practice.

FDSA Presents (fee applies):  So you have a shy dog – one who’s easily frightened of strange people or places, or maybe even one who sits at home IMAGINING what horrible thing might happen next. Is this because of genetics? Or did you mess up somehow? Dr. Jessica Hekman will talk about the biology behind anxiety: the roles of genetics, early environment (as early as in mom’s uterus!), and socialization.