Shelter Learniverse

Online Event - 7/16/20 - Ken Ramirez & Lindsay Wood Brown - Classical Conditioning in Modern Dog Training - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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, July 16 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Lindsay Wood Brown to talk about classical conditioning and the evolving way modern trainers perceive it.

KEN RAMIREZ

Ken is the EVP and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, co-leading the company with Aaron Clayton. Ken oversees the vision for, and development of, training education programs. You will usually find Ken teaching at a ClickerExpo conference, leading a course at the Karen Pryor National Training Center (The Ranch), or teaching one of the Karen Pryor Academy courses.

A 40+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ken is a biologist and behaviorist who has supervised the development care and training of more than 40,000 species. He has worked with organizations across the globe to improve animal training, program effectiveness, and animal health and welfare. Ken’s diverse body of contributions includes designing and implementing conservation projects for elephant protection and spearheading projects to train everything from komodo dragons to butterflies. Ken’s extensive canine work includes working with trainers, organizations, and federal and state agencies on training procedures for topics including aggression, search-and-rescue, and scent detection.
Ken has written/edited two successful books, taught at a major university, hosted two successful seasons of the television series Talk to the Animals, and was EVP of animal care and training at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. When he’s not doing cool stuff with animals and people, you might find Ken at a NY theater or at any movie screening.

LINDSAY WOOD BROWN

Lindsay Wood Brown is a board-certified applied animal behaviorist (ACAAB) with a master’s degree in animal behavior. She is a Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) course developer and has served as a KPA faculty member since 2012. Lindsay’s goal is to help behavior consultants and shelter professionals apply behavior-change science to their everyday professional lives. Her focus is on stripping labels, flipping prevailing ideas on their sides for a better view, and honing in on systematic ways to advance strategies.

Lindsay consults for animal shelters across the country and provides 1:1 mentorship opportunities for behavior consultants. She previously served as the Director of Operations for Lynchburg Humane Society in Virginia and as the Director of Animal Training and Behavior for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley in Boulder, Colorado.
Learn more about Lindsay on her Facebook page.

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

Webinar - 7/16/20 - Mike Shikashio - Dogs That Guard Their Owners - FDSA - fee applies
2020-07-16 15:00 - 16:00
Dog aggression expert, Michael Shikashio CDBC, will explore why dogs may display aggressive behavior when they are near their owner and another dog or human approaches. Mike will discuss how to determine if a dog is truly guarding their person or if there is actually another reason for their behavior. He will also dive into the behavior change techniques that can be used to modify this type of aggression!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/fdsa-calendar

Online Event - Fridays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-07-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-07-24 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 - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-07-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-07-24 13:00 - 14:00

Online Event - 7/18/20 - 2020 Online Feline Leukemia Day - Community Cats Podcast
2020-07-18 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The Community Cats Podcast and Feline Leukemia advocacy supporter Margaret Tompkins are thrilled to announce our first-ever online FeLV Educational Day, to be held July 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Eastern (7 AM to 2 PM Pacific).
We will have a wonderful group of speakers sharing their expertise around Feline Leukemia. Planned speakers include Amy Kohlbecker (Best Friends Animal Society), Dr. Julie Levy (University of Florida), Britney Fox Hover (Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society), Danielle Case (Tree House Humane Society), Dr. Heather Kennedy (KC Pet Project), and Monica Frenden (American Pets Alive).
For just $25 for the day, hear from the best and learn about the great success we have had saving the lives of kitties with Feline Leukemia.
PLEASE NOTE – Webinar registration links will appear on the page you will be sent to after completing your purchase. Please click the link to complete your registration for the day.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/online-feline-leukemia-day-2020/

Webinar - 7/18/20 - What is a Veterinary Behaviorist and When Do I Need One? - Richmond SPCA ($20 fee applies)
2020-07-18 13:00 - 14:00
There are many pets who have trouble coping with certain situations or the world around them. These pets may be extremely anxious, act in an aggressive manner or develop compulsive behaviors. It is essential to evaluate the emotional contributions to behaviors in order to make a treatment plan that allows the pet to cope with life’s stressors.
Have you ever wondered what a veterinary behaviorist does or why a pet would need to consult with one? Veterinary Behaviorists are licensed veterinarians that have achieved board-certification in the specialty of Veterinary Behavior. Pets of all types and ages may need help and we want you to know when to get them additional behavior assistance. This presentation will be beneficial for veterinarians, trainers, behavior consultants and many other pet professionals who work with a variety of animals. Pet guardians may also find this information useful while pursuing help for pets displaying behavioral and emotional issues.
CEU’s:
CBCC-KA 1
IAABC Lecture – 1
RACE for veterinarians
To submit CEU’s please contact Alisha Fritz at afritz@richmondspca.org.
Topics covered will include:

What is a veterinary behaviorist? What specialized training have they received?
What can a veterinary behaviorist offer to clients that is different from a family practice vet?
What types of behaviors and symptoms indicate that an animal should be referred to a veterinary behaviorist?
How does a veterinary behaviorist work with veterinarians and trainers/behavior consultants?
What are examples of medical issues affecting behavior?
How do you find a veterinary behaviorist in your area?
What can you do when a client doesn’t have a veterinary behaviorist in their area or can’t afford these specialized services?
Time will be available for questions at the end of the webinar.

Proceeds to benefit the Richmond SPCA.
About Amy Learn, VMD

Dr. Amy Learn is Chief of Medicine at the Animal Behavior Wellness Center’s Richmond location. Dr. Learn is in her last year of residency in Clinical Behavioral Medicine. She is currently co-mentored by Dr. Amy Pike and Dr. Lisa Radosta.
She earned her Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. After graduating, she completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery with rotations in medicine, surgery, ophthalmology, dentistry, general practice, emergency, oncology, dermatology, cardiology and neurology. She has been practicing general medicine for 15 years. Before deciding on a behavior residency, Dr. Learn had been pursuing surgery as a specialty. She ultimately realized that treating pets with behavior problems was her calling.
​Certifications, Affiliations and Awards:

Low Stress Handling – Certified Silver (2016)
Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 1 (2016)
Volunteer with Project Chimps (2016 – present)
Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 2 (2017)
Fear Free Certified Professional, Level 3 (2018)
R.K. Anderson ACVB Resident Award (2019)

WEBSITE LINK: https://richmondspca.org/classes/webinar-what-is-a-veterinary-behaviorist-saturday-7-18-at-400-p-m/

Webinar - 7/19/20 - Eliminate the Hurdles: Identifying and Treating Chronic Pain in Cats - VetGirl and Zoetis
2020-07-19 17:30 - 18:30
Do your feline patients grimace at you?
Osteoarthritis is often under-diagnosed in our feline patients, and often under-treated.
Join us for a complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis online webinar, where Dr. Tammy Grubb, DVM, DACVA, PhD reviews pain management in our feline patients. In this lecture, Dr. Grubb will focus on osteoarthritis (OA) pain in cats and will discuss tips on manifestations of pain, identification of pain by cat owners, diagnosis of OA, and OA pain treatment options.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis Petcare, this webinar is free to all!

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate! Don’t see the quiz? Please check our our HELP CENTER for answers for important information, specific quiz information here!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 41647/41648
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-19-2020-eliminate-the-hurdles-identifying-and-treating-chronic-pain-in-cats/

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-07-20 07:00 - 08:00
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.
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 this link 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.

Webinar - 7/20/20 - The Future of Volunteers in Sheltering -
2020-07-20 11:00 - 12:00
Volunteers and those who lead them are critical to the lifesaving work of animal shelters nationwide. The last few months have drastically changed how most organizations engage volunteers. As the Covid-19 pandemic spread across the country, animal shelters quickly shifted operations, moving animals into foster and—in most cases—asking the majority of volunteers to stay home. Many areas are now seeing increasing coronavirus infection rates as states struggle to move responsibly through various stages of re-opening.
What does all this mean for the future of volunteers in sheltering? What role do volunteers play in ensuring our shelters are resilient and sustainable during these challenging times? How can volunteers help to ensure we re-emerge stronger than ever post Covid-19? Despite the difficulties ahead, there is significant opportunity to harness volunteer energy to strengthen shelters in meeting their lifesaving missions and better serve the animals and people in our communities.

We invite leaders of volunteers, shelter managers, executive directors and others to join us for a series of robust discussions and breakout groups, to explore questions such as:

How is volunteer engagement evolving and changing in this new COVID world?
What challenges are we facing and how might we overcome them?
What opportunities might we seize upon to engage volunteers in new strategic ways to reach our goals?
How do we ensure our shelters’ volunteer efforts are resilient and sustainable to meet the needs of the animals in our care and the communities we serve long into the future?

Monday, July 20, 2020
2:00pm – 4:00pm ET, 11:00am – 12:00pm PT
Register for the Zoom session:

Join the Zoom meeting

Facilitators:
Betsy McFarland
Betsy is a collaborator and bridge-builder with a proven track record of navigating diverse viewpoints, often in emotionally charged situations. She is skilled at gathering input and synthesizing it to identify common ground and implement innovative solutions. She is a trained facilitator, with an Executive Certificate in Facilitation through Georgetown University’s Institute for Transformational Leadership. Passionate about engaging the community, Betsy also has extensive experience growing volunteers within organizations large and small. She specializes in providing training and assessments in effective volunteer engagement and guides organizations through strategy development to ensure program effectiveness at all levels. Betsy is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) through the Association of Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and holds a degree in psychology from George Mason University.
Lydia Krupinski
Lydia 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.
Betsy and Lydia will be joined by Adisa team members Laura Maloney, Heather Cammisa and Jyothi Robertson.
Laura Maloney
Laura specializes in executive and leadership development, team and organizational effectiveness, and aligning organizations to deliver its strategy. She has a special interest in expanding the capacity of leaders to build thriving enterprises and high-performance teams and has served as the CEO of a multi-million-dollar organization to COO roles at highly regarded national and global mission-focused organizations operating in 50 countries. Laura holds certifications in Executive Coaching, Change Leadership, Applied Neuroscience and is a certified administrator of The Leadership Circle 360 Assessment with advanced training in vertical development and compassion fatigue. She is a member of Forbes Coaches Council and the International Coaching Federation, serves on the board of Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education (GRACE) Center in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and is a strategic advisor to the International Rhino Foundation.
Heather Cammisa
Heather has two decades of experience serving in leadership roles at not for profit organizations, including more than a dozen years as chief executive officer leading excellence in strategy, program development, fundraising, fiscal management, communications, relationship building, legislative affairs, board relations and broad cause advocacy. She has worked with national, regional and local entities. She is a popular speaker at regional and national conferences in addition to being a trusted colleague to companion animal, wildlife and farmed animal advocate organizations. She is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA), trained disaster responder, Animal Control Officer (ACO) and Animal Cruelty investigator (ACI). Heather holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from Rutgers University and worked in both financial and social economics before devoting her career to not for profit management and cause advancement.
Jyothi Robertson is a veterinarian who specializes in organizations that manage animals in human care. Her expertise as a veterinarian and shelter medicine specialist over the past thirteen years has led to her focus on the creation of efficient processes, improving organizational structure, and enriched facility design to minimize animal stress and improve overall animal health and well-being. Dr. Robertson has extensive board and management experience, which she brings to her work in improving productivity for organizations. She serves on multiple boards such as Executive Board of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) Management, Subcommittee for the national Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Delegate in the House of Delegates for the California Veterinary Medical Association.

Webinar - 7/20/20 - Dental Cleaning and Periodontal Therapy - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-07-20 15:00 - 16:30
This webinar will discuss power tools and hand instruments (scalers and curettes) needed to perform a professional dental cleaning (scaling and polishing). Closed periodontal therapy (root planing and gingival curettage) and perioceutic treatment (local administration of medications) will be reviewed. Instrument sharpening will be briefly explained. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, 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/dental-cleaning-and-periodontal-therapy-2

Online Meeting - CASCAR - 7/14/20 and 7/21/20 - California Animal Shelters - DEI - UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
2020-07-21 10:00 - 11:00
This Tuesday: Diving back into social and racial justice for California animal shelters

You are invited to join our two-part discussion session happening this Tuesday, July 14th.

The sheltermedicine.com newsletter: your portal to better sheltering.

Save the Date: DEI and your shelter.

Two-part DEI discussion sessions this Tuesday (7/14) and next Tuesday (7/21).

Hi All,

We just got off the phone from the group planning session for our upcoming CASCAR calls and we’re really looking forward to our time together on Tuesday! Jose Ocano and Jyothi Robertson will be joining us again for a two-parter this Tuesday, July 14th, and the following Tuesday, July 21st, to dive deeper into applying a racial and social justice lens both within our organizations and to the work that we do.

We will move through definitions and establishing cultural foundations into practical tactics with plenty of room for discussion. As always, our hope is to create a respectful and friendly context for exploration and sharing of questions, ideas and experiences.

Just shedding lots and lots of light on this discussion and refusing to let it fade into the background as other pressing issues emerge (and surge☹️), is really helpful. At least, that’s our sincere hope.

Check the CA shelters page for links to this and previous CASCAR calls.

We would love for this to be inclusive of interested staff at every level so please feel free to share with your team. Coming up, we can discuss changing the time of these calls to better accommodate schedules now that more people are back to work onsite, We realize 10am isn’t the easiest for kennel staff.

As always, if you have questions or suggestions for this discussion or future CASCAR topics, email us at CASCAR@sheltermedicine.com <mailto:CASCAR@sheltermedicine.com>.
Remember, if you volunteer to lead a section of a call, you get a CASCAR mug of your own!

Dr. Kate Hurley and the KSMP Team

Webinar - 7/21/20 - TechSoup Tour: How to Access Donations, Discounts, and Services - TechSoup
2020-07-21 11:00 - 12:00
Want to better understand how TechSoup can help your nonprofit organization?
Join us for our webinar on how your organization can access TechSoup’s wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we’ll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
We’ll also show you how to access our many learning resources, tech services, courses, and community offerings designed to help you optimize technology for your organization.
There will be plenty of time for Q&A, so be sure to bring your questions!
Join us July 21.
WEBSITE LINK: Click Here

Online Conference - July 22 to 24, 2020 - HSUS Animal Care Expo Online - HSUS
2020-07-22 06:00 - 12:45, 2020-07-23 06:00 - 14:15, 2020-07-24 06:00 - 14:15
Animal Care Expo 2020 has moved online! When collaboration is more vital than ever, you can still rely on the Humane Society of the United States to bring the animal welfare community together. While we may not be able to gather in person, we are so excited to instead bring you an interactive virtual conference experience.
Join animal welfare professionals and volunteers from around the world to view nearly 30 sessions on a variety of topics, visit with exhibitors in our virtual exhibit hall, earn continuing education credits and chat with other attendees – all from the comfort of your own home or workspace.
To celebrate our 29th Animal Care Expo, full conference registration is only $29!
Learn more at animalcareexpo.org. – NOTE – Times shown on the ShelterMedPortal are Pacific Time Zone, times shown on the HSUS Schedule on their website are Eastern Time Zone.

Register Now

P.S. Join us for the live virtual conference on July 22 – 24 and continue to come back for added on-demand content through November 1, 2020.

Webinar - 7/22/20 - More Than a Thank You: Donor Acknowledgements That Delight - Network for Good
2020-07-22 10:00 - 11:00
One of the most important moments in the donor’s journey is when you thank them for their gift. You can thank them with a standard (templated) acknowledgment letter. Or, you can truly warm and delight your donors with thoughtful (and easy) multichannel acknowledgments.
In our webinar, we’ll talk about engaging, new ways to acknowledge donors, using tools like…

Personalized videos
Heartfelt acknowledgment letters
Shout-outs on social media
And more!

Join Network for Good’s Lead Fundraising Coach Kimberly O’Donnell and Customer Marketing Manager Liz Ragland as they rank donor acknowledgment techniques and trends. You’ll learn how to make a lasting impression that will help boost donor retention.

Kimberly O’Donnell, MS, CFRE

Lead Fundraising Coach
Network for Good
Kimberly is a seasoned fundraising and nonprofit leader. She has spent nearly 25 years blending fundraising, marketing, and sales principles to scale dollars raised and strengthen donor and stakeholder engagement. Working as a fundraiser for small and mid-sized organizations, she has exceeded every goal given and leveraged best practices to make each fundraising activity a better version of the last.

Liz Ragland

Customer Marketing Manager, Network for Good

Liz Ragland is the Customer Marketing Manager at Network for Good. Prior to joining Network for Good, Liz worked in communications, marketing, and development serving nonprofits in the arts, advocacy, and association spaces in Seattle, Oklahoma City, and Washington, DC.

WEBSITE LINK: https://learn.networkforgood.com/2020720-webinar-more-than-a-thank-you.html

Webinar - 7/22/20 - How to Build a Puppy: Early Development 0-63 Days - Suzanne Clothier - Pet Professional Guild (fee applies)
2020-07-22 11:00 - 12:30
The period from 8 to 16 weeks is often considered “early puppyhood.” In fact, the majority of the foundation for a dog’s life is set in the first 63 days. Fuller & Scott noted that the transformation from neonate to 9 weeks old was so profound and complex that it was even more amazing that the changes from tadpole to frog.
This webinar focuses on the needs of developing pup, and using appropriate stimulation to build resilience, confidence and normal behavior. Puppies who lack the necessary input can – and often do – develop behavior issues that will not be “fixed” through socialization and training.
Drawn from Suzanne Clothier’s Enriched Puppy Protocol, a program that has been used to help raise more than 10,000 guide and service dog puppies as well as her 10 generations of German Shepherds, this webinar includes:
· Development stages
· Sensitive vs Critical periods
· Sensory development
· Fear period
· Physical, mental and social changes
Sadly, not all puppies receive the ideal upbringing. Recognizing how a poor start can create lifelong deficits, we can also help offset and fill in the gaps to help each puppy become their best.
This webinar is for trainers interested in knowing how to build a healthy, happy puppy, for those who work with litters through rescues and shelters, and anyone who wants to understand more completely how 63 days set the foundation for life.

About The Presenter

Suzanne Clothier

Suzanne Clothier has been working with animals professionally since 1977. Currently based in St. Johnsville, New York, she is well respected internationally for her holistic Relationship Centered Training™ approach to dogs and the people that love them. Her background includes training, instruction, behavior modification, kennel management, temperament assessment, physical assessment and conditioning, early puppy development, class curriculum development, obedience, agility, Search and Rescue, conformation, breeding and more. Since 1991, she has taught workshops and seminars on a broad range of topics throughout the United States and internationally for a wide variety of groups from training clubs to international conferences in 11 countries.An award-winning author of multiple books and DVDs, her book, Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs (2002) has received wide spread praise from every corner of the dog world, including twice being included in the Wall Street Journal’s list of Top 5 Dog Books. She has served on the American Humane Association’s Task Force for Humane Training, the AKC Agility Advisory board, and is currently a consultant for Frankie & Andy’s Place, a senior dog sanctuary in Georgia. She has also developed multiple assessment tools – CARAT™, an assessment tool, RAT™ (Relationship Assessment Tool), as well as puppy and adult dog tests. These tools have been used by guide and service dog organizations, therapy dog groups, AAIA organizations, shelters and rescue groups, and trainers. In her work as a consultant to guide dog schools, her Enriched Puppy Protocol™ served as the structure for the updating of their puppy raising programs. Since 2007, more than 10,000 puppies have been raised in programs built around The Enriched Puppy Protocol™. Meanwhile, with fellow trainer Cindy Knowlton, she developed CCC: Connection, Cooperation & Control™, a puzzle-based program that builds joyful relationships between handlers and dogs. Her newest program, FAT – Functional Assessment Tracking™, helps caretakers assess a dog’s well-being day-to-day as reflected in physiological, cognitive and social aspects.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3842506

Online Conference: 7/23/20 - Pre-Conference: Canine Behavior Foundations - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-07-23
Dive Deep into Dog Behavior! Learn about canine communication and behavior fundamentals at this day long workshop. If you are a shelter volunteers, administrator, or kennel staff, this pre-conference workshop is a great opportunity to take a deep dive into canine behavior.

Join us a day before the SPA 2020 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference for a special option on July 23, 2020.
Immerse yourself in canine behavior during a full day deep dive with Lisa Mullinax. Lisa is the force behind 4 Paws University and is the Behavior Program Manager at Seattle Humane. Lisa’s deep knowledge and expertise in dog behavior will fuel this exciting offering. Don’t miss it!
Cost: $50.00
Approved CEUs: CCPDT 4 CEUs | IAABC pending

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/2020-sbec-pre-conf-workshops

Webinar - 7/23/20 - Chameleon Shelter Software - Licensing Strategies and Automation - Chameleon
2020-07-23 10:00 - 12:00
In the previous two webinars, we’ve focused on the the how-tos, nuts and bolts of licensing. In this final class of the licensing series we’ll discuss notice strategies and look at automation and the fastest workflows.
Finally, time permitting, we’ll take a much closer look into the Chameleon Licensing Services of WebLicensing, VetImport, and ImageEntry.
TAKE ME TO THE BEACH TO REGISTER NOW

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-07-23 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

Online Event - 7/23/20 - Ken Ramirez and Emily Larlham - Trick Training and Working with Multiple Dogs - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-07-23 12:00 - 13:00
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, July 23 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Emily Larlham to talk about trick training and working with multiple dogs.
Ken Ramirez
Ken is the EVP and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, co-leading the company with Aaron Clayton. Ken oversees the vision for, and development of, training education programs. You will usually find Ken teaching at a ClickerExpo conference, leading a course at the Karen Pryor National Training Center (The Ranch), or teaching one of the Karen Pryor Academy courses.A 40+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ken is a biologist and behaviorist who has supervised the development care and training of more than 40,000 species. He has worked with organizations across the globe to improve animal training, program effectiveness, and animal health and welfare. Ken’s diverse body of contributions includes designing and implementing conservation projects for elephant protection and spearheading projects to train everything from komodo dragons to butterflies. Ken’s extensive canine work includes working with trainers, organizations, and federal and state agencies on training procedures for topics including aggression, search-and-rescue, and scent detection.
Ken has written/edited two successful books, taught at a major university, hosted two successful seasons of the television series Talk to the Animals, and was EVP of animal care and training at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. When he’s not doing cool stuff with animals and people, you might find Ken at a NY theater or at any movie screening.

Emily Larlham

Emily Larlham runs the dog training business Dogmantics Dog Training in San Diego, California. She is known for her Youtube Channel ‘Kikopup’ where she has posted over 300 free in-depth dog training tutorials. She believes that by putting out free training tutorials that don’t involve any forms of physical or psychological intimidation, it will not only effect how people treat animals but also how people treat other human beings.
Emily began her training career as an animal care-giver in a shelter 16 years ago where she met her dog training mentor Kyle Rayon. After meeting Kyle, Emily quit her job and became an apprentice. After many years of study, learning from both human and thousands of canine mentors, she began her own business. She combines her artistic background and training skills to invent creative, fast and reliable ways to solve problem behaviors as well as train complex behaviors and tricks. She has been invited to conduct seminars on her techniques for training dogs in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. She has also spoken at conferences such as ClickerExpo, APDT Australia, the PPG Summit and the Art and Science of Animal Training Conference.

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

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2020-07-24 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.
Link to join meeting (note this has changed!)
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Online Conference: 7/24/20 to 7/26/20 - Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-07-24 09:15, 2020-07-25 09:15, 2020-07-26 09:15
Our annual Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference will be held virtually!
​July 24, 25, & 26, 2020 – 9:15 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Pre-Conference workshop on July 23rd
Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups!
Who should attend? Shelter staff, shelter volunteers, and shelter leadership. Dog day care staff, dog walkers, and dog trainer would also benefit from the topics presented.
What will be presented? Leaders in behavioral science, animal welfare, enrichment, and inter-dog interactions will present research and strategies for enhancing animal welfare and dog-dog interactions, including play.
Speakers:

Dr. Susan Friedman, Ph.D

Jean Lessard, MCP (CDT)

Dr. Lindsay Mehrkam, Ph.D, BCBA-D

Mik Moeller, CCPDT-KA, CBCC-KA

Lisa Mullinax, CDBC

Mara Velez, MA, CPDT-KA

​Approved CEUs: CCPDT 21 CEUs | IAABC 21 CEUs
Cost: $150.00 for 3-day conference ticket; $50.00 for pre-conference workshop
Agenda: The conference sessions will begin at 9:30am Pacific Time and go until 4:00pm Pacific each day. Full Agenda
​Register today!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/2020-shelter-playgroup-summit

Online Course - 7/25/20 - Select dental topics for the entire team:Veterinary Nurses/Technicians & Veterinarians - IVS (fee applies)
2020-07-25 10:00 - 13:00
Saturday July 25, 2020
with
Heidi Lobprise D.V.M.
Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College
Chief Dental Officer
Main St. Veterinary Dental Clinic
Flower Mound, TX
10:00am – 1:00pm Pacific time
1:00pm – 4:00pm Eastern time

We need your assistance:
Please notify any interested nurses/technicians.

Lecture 1: Well, THAT’S not normal! Oral and Dental Problems to identify
Regular oral examinations, both in the exam room and during the dental procedure, can reveal a number of abnormalities in many dogs and cats. The use of dental probes, intraoral radiography and accurate charting will allow you to recognize these changes in order to form a treatment plan to resolve the disease involved.

Lecture 2: You’ve got to see it to believe – or diagnose – it! – Tips for easier dental radiology
Intraoral radiology is an essential part of dental practice, needed in every aspect of dentistry, from proper evaluation of periodontal disease to pre- and post-extraction films. The techniques of placing the film and aiming the radiographic beam can be challenging, but these skills are easily learned.

Lecture 3: Start ‘em out young! – Oral and Dental Care for Puppies and Kittens
From puppies and kittens, to young adult dogs and cats, proper dental assessment and care is an important part of their overall health management. Early intervention with malocclusions, retained deciduous teeth and other issues can start these patients off in the right direction

Dr. Lobprise will present RACE approved 3 interactive CE hours and answer all your questions.
Online notes and certificate of attendance are included in the registration.

More information and to register for course #3-T

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/select-dental-topics-for-the-entire-team-veterinary-nurses-technicians-veterinarians/
