Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

The AAWA Presents: In this session, we explore why messaging challenges are happening, how they shape the realities we experience every day, and what we can do about it. You will hear about SPARC (Supporting People and Animal Relationships for Change) and the program’s messaging principles and practices that can help us do our most impactful work for people and animals.

Fear Free Presents: Many dogs experience reactivity or are categorized as “difficult” because of fear, anxiety, and stress-based (FAS) behaviors. Fear Free’s Lead Trainer, Mikkel Becker will share the prevalence of FAS-based behaviors, how to identify the triggers of a pet’s FAS, and quick ways to manage these behaviors on walks.

From animal care attendants to RVTs and beyond, everyone in the shelter has the power to have a big impact on animal health. Does it seem like animals keep getting sick no matter what you do, especially right now with intake numbers climbing in many shelters? Does URI have to be status quo for summer? Is parvo inevitable? Have you wondered what else you can do to get ahead of these vicious cycles? This webinar is for you!

PPG Presents (fee applies): In this session, we will explore the neural mechanisms underlying trauma and its profound impact on a dog’s cognitive development. Come and gain a deeper understanding of how trauma disrupts a dog’s ability to learn, hindering their progress in training programs and impeding their overall well-being.

The AAWA Presents: One of the most important skills for leaders to develop is the ability to receive feedback from others, but leaders often miss important insights when they do not listen to their staff’s concerns, or fail to take them seriously. Leaders and future leaders, this webinar will help you identify typical barriers to receiving honest feedback. You’ll walk away with tips for eliciting and more effectively responding to your employees’ feedback.

HSVMA Presents: This session seeks to create greater understanding of compassion fatigue, burnout, and moral distress within the context of the neurobiology of trauma/chronic stress, and it will discuss tools and practices that support the different domains of well-being within this context.

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Catherine Kisavi-Atatah Ph.D. will share the findings of her publication, Examining the Relationship between BIPOC Communities and Their Companion Animals. Findings suggest that public and private policy decision-makers should develop and implement holistic, across-the-board, companion animal policies that are user-friendly to all.

Best Friends Presents: Join director of Enterprise Analytics Michelle Dunivan and data scientist Maureen Gillespie for our three-part series, which will cover how to navigate your data, identify opportunities for improvement, make decisions about resource allocation, monitor progress toward even the most ambitious lifesaving goals, and talk about what’s on the horizon with Shelter Pet Data Alliance (SPDA).

FDSA Presents (fee applies): The first in a two-part series will focus on Dr. Overall’s Protocols for Deference and Teaching Your Dog to Take a Deep Breath. Marge Rogers will show you how she uses these protocols in her training programs.

Fear Free Presents: Unlock the potential of nutraceuticals in treating a wide range of conditions in your clients’ pets, from diarrhea and dehydration to age-related cognitive decline and anxiety. Discover how nutritional supplements, when integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan, can improve clinical signs of these conditions, client compliance, and the human-animal bond.

FDSA Presents (fee applies): Welcome to Enrichment Games for High-Energy Dogs! This webinar is based on my recently-released book of unique games that give your dog the thrill of the chase while transforming them into your ideal companion – or at least moving them toward that goal.

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: We will review how to be successful in a prosecution of a pet store in your locality.  We will hit the highlights of investigations and the pitfalls which can be avoided.  We will also illustrate how to get a jury or judge to take cruelty to pocket pets seriously and how to frame your case and arguments in a way to be successful in a cruelty case against a reptile or parrot.

FDSA Presents (fee applies): This second webinar in a two-part series focuses on Dr. Overall’s Protocol for Relaxation. We’ll look at the protocol itself, see examples with puppies and adult dogs, and demonstrate how to incorporate work with triggers.

Fear Free Presents: In this webinar, Dr. Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP, FFCP-Elite, will provide an overview of vaccinations for Lyme, Leptospirosis, and Feline Leukemia with a focus on how to clearly explain the benefits of each vaccine to pet parents. Using Fear Free concepts, we can alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress during the vaccination appointment for the pet and pet owner.

GoodPup Presents: Panelists will discuss the importance of taking a proactive approach to post adoption support to ensure forever homes. This webinar will include ideas on how best to implement those strategies within the shelter environment; how to coach on the decompression period as a dog adjusts to their new environment; and how to get started with introductions to other family members, including already established pets in the home. 

Fear Free Presents: Join our webinar hosted by Fear Free Director of Veterinary Affairs Jennifer Merlo, DVM, CVBMC, Elite FFCP to learn ow to identify and reduce common daily stressors for pets and pet parents, including Fear Free tips and techniques to create a personalized medication administration process for your pet.

HASS Presents: By working together and uniting our industries, organizations can bridge the gap and prevent the separation of families. Join us for a panel discussion on just this topic, as well as insights into the HASS Community Connections project.

FDSA Presents (fee applies): Does your dog struggle with entering a new environment? Are they anxious, aroused, reactive or shut down? Whether your dog is delighted, nervous or upset to be there, Control Unleashed patterns can help. The CU conversational training developed by Leslie McDevitt offers a different approach to acclimation.