Shelter Learniverse

Online Meeting - 6/4/20 - COVID-19 Shelter Town Hall - Transport Programs - Best Friends
2020-06-04 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us to learn how organizations have reworked their transport programs to safely move pets and people by navigating rapidly changing shelter in place orders, implementing new procedures, and leveraging the community for support.
Moderator:
Bethany Heins, Director of Operations and Strategic Projects, Best Friends Animal Society
Panelists:
Whitney Bliton, Lifesaving Programs Manager, Best Friends Animal Society
Azure Davis, Executive Director, Ruff Start Rescue
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/covid-19/upcoming-virtual-events
REGISTRATION LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7321170048841586959?source=Web

Online Adoption Event - 6/5/20 to 6/7/20 - ASPCA National Adoption Weekend: #AdoptFromHome and Help More Animals
2020-06-05 - 2020-06-07
Thousands of dogs, cats, and horses are in foster homes and shelters across the country—and we want to help you get them into their adoptive homes ASAP!

Benefits of Joining
Resources sent to your inbox, including:

Step-by-step guidance for conducting successful social media adoption events and facilitating virtual adoptions
Customizable social media overlays
No-contact adoptions best practices
Easy Adoption Ambassador training for foster families

National exposure to potential adopters, including:

Inclusion on our #AdoptFromHome Map, where prospective adopters can search for shelters and rescues near them
Added exposure on social media when you use the hashtag #AdoptFromHome in your posts
Opportunity for national and local news coverage

Hurry! Registration closes Thursday, May 21 at 5 p.m. ET!
WEBSITE LINK TO REGISTER

Meeting - 6/8/20 - Community Cats and Coronavirus Pop-Up Panel - Community Cats Podcast
2020-06-08 13:00 - 14:00
The Impact of COVID-19 on TNR & How to Get Back on Track
A new video from the Alliance for Contraception in Cats & Dogs uses computer simulation modeling of free-roaming cat populations to illustrate the impact of the COVID-19 gap in sterilization surgeries on trap/neuter/return (TNR) scenarios. It reveals key takeaways for those focused on humanely managing feral cat colonies during these challenging times, and how programs can be most successful when resuming TNR.

Watch the short video >>
Questions? Attend the The Community Cats Podcast COVID-19 Pop-Up Panel on Monday, June 8, 4 pm ET/1 pm PT. Please watch the video before attending the session.
Panelists: Dr. John Boone (Global Basin Bird Observatory/ACC&D); Dr. Margaret Slater (ASPCA), Peter Wolf (Best Friends)
Register for the panel discussion >>

Online Course - Begins 6/9/20 First Meeting 6/16/20 - 4 Week Online Course - Stress and the Animal in Front of You: The Impact of Stress on Behavior - IAABC
2020-06-09
Stress and the Animal in Front of You: The Impact of Stress on Behavior

Date
Register

Course Begins: June 9th, 2020
Weekly online meetings begin: June 16th at 7pm Eastern
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
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Auditors may learn from other students but will not receive instructor feedback. Auditors do not attend online meetings and meetings are not recorded.

About the Course
This course will help animal behavior consultants understand the impact of stress on animal behavior at each life stage and apply this information to working directly with those animals.
This course will help you:

Define and recognize indicators of stress
Identify and distinguish between the different types of stress
Appreciate the impact of stress on the brain and behavior over the course of an animal’s life
Describe the basic physiology of stress
Apply what you learn to your own training and behavior cases

Class Schedule
This is a 4-week instructor-led course. Each week includes a recorded lecture, a scheduled live discussion, recommended readings, and guiding questions. Knowledge of the lecture material will be assessed through participation in course discussions. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends.
Course Completion/CEU Requirements
To successfully complete this course:
Auditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System.
Full Students must review all course materials, visit the learning site/discussion forum regularly (at least three days per week), attend the four weekly class meetings, and prepare responses to a set of guiding questions for each weekly class meeting discussion. Students who miss more than one meeting will not receive credit for the course.
Students should expect to spend an average of 2 hours per week on course material and viewing, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials.
Registration Information

Auditor
Full Student

CEUs
4 (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA)
8 (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA)

IAABC & KPA Member Cost
$139*
$219*

Non-Member Cost
$169
$269

*IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code
*KPA Members – contact KPA for the discount code
Online Course Cancellation Policy

Full refunds available more than 30 days before program start.
50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.
No refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.

About the Instructor

Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB has a PhD in biopsychology – the study of the biological basis of behavior – and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist through the Animal Behavior Society. She specializes in stress and behavior, social cognition and emotion, positive welfare and the prevention and treatment of behavior problems in dogs. In addition to her academic background, she has been in the dog training and behavior profession since 2000. She currently splits her time between private behavior work and teaching other dog trainers and behavior consultants online and through seminars and conferences.
In addition, Dr. Spaulding is a member of the IAABC Foundation Board. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free, an organization that advocates for minimizing fear, anxiety and stress for pets at vet clinics, groomers and training facilities. She also chairs two task forces for Meeting of the Minds, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving the quality of life for our dogs.
Before opening Smart Dog, Dr. Spaulding earned her B.S. in Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. In college, she volunteered for a year at the local humane society. She was then hired by the same shelter. During her time at the animal shelter, she and a coworker established a training program for shelter dogs and their volunteer walkers to help make the dogs more adoptable. She also served as an assistant trainer at Dog’s Best Friend which was owned at that time by Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr. Patricia McConnell.
If you have questions, email us at courses@iaabc.org.

Online Course - 6/9/20 - Common Soft Tissue Surgery Procedures - IVS
2020-06-09 10:00 - 15:00
Seminar Topics:

Lecture 1: Intestinal anastomosis – tips to make it easier
When performing an intestinal resection and anastomosis by yourself (i.e., no assistant to help!) I have several tips that may make the procedure easier for you. I will suggest a number of alternative techniques that you can consider incorporating that will likely make this common procedure easier and more predictably successful. Video of clinical cases will be used to illustrate these techniques.

Lecture 2: Surgical management of canine cystic and urethral calculi
A ‘never fail’ technique for retropulsion of calculi lodged in the urethra of male dogs will be presented. What is your worst cystic calculi nightmare……leaving a stone behind after your cystotomy! This lecture will describe a unique protocol that will eliminate the possibility of leaving a stone behind. Video of clinical cases will be used to illustrate this protocol.

Lecture 3: Anal sacculectomy: a novel approach
Anal sacculectomy is frequently performed in veterinary practice. It can be tricky to get all of the anal sac epithelium and preserve the external anal sphincter muscle and caudal rectal nerve. I will suggest a ‘novel’ technique that allows the surgeon full control of the perianal anatomy and thus preservation of all vital structures during complete anal sac resection. Video showing this technique in a clinical case will illustrate its potential usefulness in your practice.

Surgical management of brachycephalic syndrome
This session will discuss the management of upper airway obstruction in brachycephalic breeds. Emphasis will be placed on nasoplasty and soft palate resection. A novel technique for nasal planum resection will be discussed. There is compelling evidence suggesting that not all everted laryngeal saccules need to be resected! Videotape will be used to illustrate surgical techniques.

Lecture 4: Surgical repair of diaphragmatic hernia
This session will discuss the three most common types of diaphragmatic hernia; acute traumatic, chronic traumatic, and congenital peritoneopericardial and how they can be repaired. Video of clinical cases will be used to illustrate techniques used to surgically repair each type of hernia. Management of chronic atelectatic lung lobes and the incidence of re-expansion pulmonary edema will be discussed.

Lecture 5: Feline subtotal colectomy
Subtotal colectomy for the treatment of megacolon in cats is no longer considered a salvage procedure. This session is designed to describe, in detail, the authors’ preferred technique for subtotal colectomy. Video of a clinical case will be used to illustrate the authors’ tricks on how to make the technique easier to perform and more predictably successful.

Feline perineal urethrostomy – a novel approach
Feline perineal urethrostomy has classically been approached with the patient placed in a perineal position. Although this positioning is awkward for the surgeon it has become the standard approach. This lecture will suggest taking another look at patient positioning. Placing the cat in dorsal recumbancy allows for a much more ‘ergonomic’ approach for the surgeon and enhances visualization of the regional anatomy. In addition, this positioning allows access to the patients’ urinary bladder. Video of this novel approach will be used to illustrate the advantages of dorsal recumbancy positioning.

Seminar Schedule:
Lecture 1:
10:00am Pacific
1:00pm Eastern
Lecture 2:
11:00am Pacific
2:00pm Eastern
Lecture 3:
noon Pacific
3:00pm Eastern
Lecture 4:
1:00pm Pacific
4:00pm Eastern
Lecture 5:
2:00pm Pacific
5:00pm Eastern
There will be short breaks at the end of each lecture.

HOWARD SEIM III D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Professor of Surgery
Colorado State University

CE Hours

This program has been submitted for 5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions, which recognize AAVSB’s 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 IVS at 800-487-5650 for further information.

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Webinar - 6/9/20 - How Not to Be My Patient: A physician’s secrets for staying healthy and surviving any diagnosis and the healing power of fur, fins, and feathers - Fear Free and Virox
2020-06-09 11:00 - 12:00
We all need to learn more about how to protect and enhance our health during COVID-19 and beyond. Join us for an evening with famed Mayo Clinic physician, Dr. Edward T. Creagan, who will give you the most current and accurate information on COVID-19, share practical lifestyle advice from his bestselling book “How Not To Be My Patient,” provide health tips from his upcoming book on patient empowerment, and explain why he has written prescriptions for patients to get pets and why he thinks pets are an important part of enhancing our immune system to help fight for our lives. Especially now.
Dr. Creagan practiced at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, for over four decades before stepping away from active clinical practice. Past president of the Mayo Clinic staff and recipient of the Distinguished Mayo Clinician Award (Mayo’s highest honor), Dr. Creagan is boarded in oncology, internal medicine, hospice, and palliative care.
He shares his life with his wife, Peggy, two rescue cats, Chloe and Emily, and McKenna, a brilliant Golden Retriever rescue who Creagan says “heels” and “heals.” At the conclusion of the webinar, Dr. Creagan will entertain a lengthy Q&A.
Join us for this free webinar on Tuesday, June 9, at 2 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) Time.
Brought to you by Virox Animal Health.
WEBSITE LINK: Register for the Webinar Here

Shelter Medicine Rounds - 6/9/20 - Ideas, Commitments and Programs to Work Towards Anti-Racism in Your Organization - UW and UCD Shelter Medicine Programs
2020-06-09 13:00 - 14:00
From: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 12:13:31 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Subject: National Shelter Medicine Rounds tomorrow

Hello National Shelter Medicine Rounds attendees,
For rounds tomorrow, Tuesday June 9th from 3-4pm CST, we want to give all of you an opportunity to share your ideas, commitments, and programs you have or are putting in place to work towards anti-racism in your organization. UW/UCD Shelter Medicine Programs just shared our commitments and you can find them here. Amanda and Gabrielle from Pets for Life will be joining us again and anyone is invited to this discussion so please feel free to forward to others.
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731
One tap mobile
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COVID-19 Rounds info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 impacts on shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET) and Thursdays from 2-3pm CT (12pmPT/1pmMT/3pmET). You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for regular COVID-19 discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.
This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.
Shared documents/links info:
As this group size and information shared grows we are working to get things as organized and streamlined as possible. Each rounds session I will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in a folder called ‘COVID-19 shared documents’ that can be accessed at the Box link found at the end of each email in all rounds emails. You should be able to access the box folder as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.
https://uwmadison.box.com/s/lh21g6odt0ab569qbdm2r2b0h4glg8gk
Web Conference System Details:
If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.
Thank you,
Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be accessed here at any time.

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)

Webinar - 6/10/20 - Responding to Calls and Concerns about Bats - HSUS
2020-06-10 14:00 - 15:00
This webinar will examine the lives of bats in our urban communities and provide important information on how to respond to the public’s concerns about potential zoonotic disease transmission. The presentation will also focus on providing helpful guidance for agency phone and field responses that humanely and effectively resolve conflicts with bats. We will cover:

The life history and behavior of urban bats
Responding to concerns and fear about bats and diseases like rabies and COVID-19
Tips for trouble-shooting problems with bats over the phone and in the field
Effective rescue techniques for bats trapped in structures
Appropriate bat eviction and exclusion strategies when a colony is present

Event Date | June 10, 2020 – 2 to 3 pm
WEBSITE LINK TO JOIN: https://www.animalsheltering.org/trainings/responding-calls-and-concerns-about-bats

Webinar - 6/10/20 - Foster Centric Sheltering: Seven Guiding Principles - AmPa!
2020-06-10 15:00 - 16:00
What does it mean to be foster centric? What are the Seven Guiding Principles of foster care? Hear from the people who have elevated foster care from a sideline shelter program to a best practice. Presented by Dr. Sheila Segurson, Kelly Duer, and Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, this webinar will lead you through each of the guiding principles, to help you move forward in creating an organization where animals are housed in homes, and out of the shelter.
REGISTER HERE

Webinar - 6/11/20 - Training as Enrichment - Fear Free
2020-06-11 10:00 - 11:00
You asked, and we will answer! Fear Free Head Trainer Mikkel Becker and Education Manager Lori Chamberland will discuss some of the most common questions we’ve received from previous Fear Free training webinars. We’ll talk about leash reactivity/pulling on leash, teaching dogs and cats to live in harmony, counter surfing, and more! We will leave time at the end for you to ask questions in real time, as well. Join us – your dog or cat will thank you!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ogbCnPBVTR-uL1m4A2DQfw

Webinar - 6/11/20 - Chameleon Shelter Software 10 Minute Topics About Chameleon Basics - Chameleon
2020-06-11 10:00 - 11:30
This week we’re going to cover some of the topics suggested by attendees of our previous webinars that fall into more of the “basics” category.

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What is visual kennel?

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How do I store documents with ChamCam?

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What is QuickKennel?

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What are Debt Scripts?

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How do I use the Behavior window?

Plus lots of time for audience suggested topics!
TAKE ME TO THE BEACH TO REGISTER NOW

Webinar - 6/11/20 - The Increased Value of Employee Engagement in our Covid-19 World - Virox and Oculus
2020-06-11 11:00 - 12:00
As businesses struggle to find a path to business growth and profitability from the effects of Covid-19 we need to focus even more in developing employee engagement. Disengaged employees are a cause of decreased morale, productivity, profitability and increased employee turnover, burnout and client complaints. Use of a standardized employee engagement survey can give a business key insight into employee engagement that can be the basis for management changes that can lead to increased practice productivity, profitability and client loyalty with happier and more motivated employees.
Dr. Mike Pownall
Webinar Host
REGISTRATION LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/live/103/9v4xrt2rt9rtrouyrpo

Webinar - 6/11/20 - Cultivating Donors in a Time of Crisis - GrantSpace
2020-06-11 11:00 - 12:30
We cannot deny the reality that the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and associated economic fallout has had a tremendous impact on the nonprofit sector—from cancelled fundraisers and reduced giving from donors to painful staffing and budget cuts. But shifting your and your team’s mindset away from scarcity and fear towards abundance and possibility is the only way we are going to survive this time and emerge still able to serve our clients and fulfill our missions. This digital classroom will give you the tools to create opportunities for donors that will allow them to remain connected to your mission and inspired to give. You’ll additionally learn strategies for maintaining and growing your prospect pipeline.
Outcomes:
Upon completion of this live, online training, you should be able to:

Craft on-brand messages for individuals, corporations, or broader audiences that speak to the pain of the moment and the necessity of giving to your organization
Continue developing a pipeline of prospects despite the economic climate
Conceptualize innovative ideas for both socially distanced volunteer opportunities and fundraisers

A Special Welcome to:
Executive Directors, Development Directors, Individual Giving or Major Giving Officers, Corporate Giving Officers, Communications/Marketing Officers, involved Board members who are active fundraisers
Additional Information
Webinar fee entitles purchaser to one computer log-in which cannot be shared. In addition, no refunds, transfers or credits will be issued for missed sessions. Access to the recording will be provided with purchase.
Upon completion of your registration, you will be receiving an email from our webinar platform, GoTo Webinar. The email will contain your own unique link to the live webinar.
Intended Audience
All levels of experience
Bonus Materials
When you register for this webinar, you receive:

a full recording,
a copy of the webinar slide deck, and
associated handout(s), if applicable

With the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, we know it’s a challenging time for everyone. To support your work and ensure our trainings are more accessible during this difficult time, we’re offering this webinar and all of our fee-based webinars at a discounted rate of $25.
WEBINAR LINK: https://grantspace.org/training/2020-06-11-cultivating-donors-in-a-time-of-crisis/

National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 6/11/20 – Supporting Communities and Dismantling Structural Inequities – UW and UCD Shelter Medicine Programs
2020-06-11 12:00
From: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Sent: Tuesday, June 9, 2020 4:51:09 PM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Subject: National Shelter Medicine Rounds Thursday and recording

Hi all,
This Thursday 6/11 2-3pm CST, Amanda Arrington and Ashley Anderson-Mutch from Pets for Life will be joining us for a discussion about building foundational values as animal welfare organizations that positively support our communities and dismantle structural inequities and punishment based responses that many pet owners experience. We’ll also be looking at the parallels between policing and animal welfare organizations and how recognizing those connections can help us find new pathways to support people and their pets. Amanda is the director of Pets for Life and Ashley is the policy and enforcement reform manager for Pets for Life and a former humane law enforcement officer in PA.
If you have the time we’d encourage you to listen to this podcast on the history of American policing. If you don’t have the time to listen before rounds don’t worry one bit, there will still be plenty of value to these discussions without having heard this podcast.
https://www.npr.org/2020/06/06/871447408/bonus-american-police
Here is the recording from today’s rounds: Anti-racism in your organization discussion
Discussion to share your ideas, commitments, and programs you have or are putting in place to work towards anti-racism in your organization. UW/UCD Shelter Medicine Programs just shared our commitments and you can find them here.
There were also a lot of great resources shared in the chat. At all times at the box link below my signature you can access recordings, various resources shared and a document where I save the links shared in the chat from each rounds. I’ve attached the document of the links shared in the chat here for easy access today.

Thank you for so many of you joining us for these engaging discussions!
Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be accessed here at any time.

COVID-19 Rounds info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 impacts on shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET) and Thursdays from 2-3pm CT (12pmPT/1pmMT/3pmET). You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for regular COVID-19 discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.

This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

One tap mobile
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+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)

Online Event - 6/11/20 - Chirag Patel Discussing Animal Choice and Control as well as Positive Reinforcement Principles and Husbandry - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-06-11 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, June 11 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Chirag Patel to discuss animal choice and control and why Chirag considers that “husbandry is his dog sport.”

Join the Free Virtual Social Event!

Thursday, June 11 • 12:00 pm (PT)

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If you can’t tune in live or if the participant limit is reached, don’t worry! The episode will be available here after the broadcast concludes.

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Online Meeting - 6/11/20 - Best Friends COVID-19 Town Hall - Moving Beyond Bias with Care: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Animal Welfare - Best Friends
2020-06-11 15:00 - 16:00
Best Friends COVID-19 Shelter Town Halls
COVID-19: Town Hall–
Moving Beyond Bias with Care: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Animal Welfare Town Hall- Join us for a discussion with animal welfare leader and president of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE), James Evans. Joined by Best Friends CEO Julie Castle, James will talk about how the animal welfare movement got to where we are today and how we move forward.
Register: Thursday, June 11 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time (3:00 PM Pacific Time)
You can find recordings of previous town halls and all associated resources here.

Online Conference - 6/12/20 to 6/14/20 - Online Kitten Conference - National Kitten Coalition
2020-06-12 07:00 - 15:00
2020 Online Kitten Conference, June 12-14
Join amazing speakers and fellow attendees for more than two full days of informative sessions on a variety of kitten-related topics.
Individual ticket pricing is $75 and will be available through June 12th. Visit our Conference Partners at https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/online-kitten-conference-2020/ to purchase your tickets!
Can’t join us for the live event? Don’t worry! Registrants will have access to the archived recordings for 60 days after the Conference.
Do you want to raise funds for your non-profit organization through the Online Kitten Conference Affiliate Program? Contact stacy@communitycatspodcast.com for more information on how to join!
You can help more kittens by sponsoring the 2020 Online Kitten Conference. Get your business name out there to professionals in the animal welfare community! We have several sponsorship opportunities available.

https://kittencoalition.org/programs/2020-online-kitten-conference/

Online Event - 6/13/20 - Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit - SPA Workshop Session 1 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-06-13 10:00 - 14:00
Shelter Playgroup Alliance is offering a series of 4 virtual events in the month of June. Attendance is free but is limited to 500 people per session. SPA invites shelter staff and volunteers to attend these sessions. Each session is 10 AM to 2 PM Pacific. Register in advance for each webinar.
Here’s the breakdown of the days:
Day 1 (June 13): Enrichment overview and how dog playgroups fit into a larger enrichment program
Day 2 (June 14): Inter-canine communication
Day 3 (June 20): Interdog play overview
Day 4 (June 21): Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way
SPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit
When: Jun 13, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: This is the first of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of 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.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8RsF4ymlTWCqN7H1Cixmew
SPA Workshop Session 2: Inter-canine communication
When: Jun 14, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: This is the second of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this second session we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whLWSE63QqaW-mvr_APRTQ
SPA Workshop Session 3: Inter-dog play overview
When: Jun 20, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: This is the third of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this third session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PKACtFrdRBWSGNHwe7TaIw
SPA Workshop Session 4: Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way
When: Jun 21, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: This is the fourth of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this fourth session we will discuss how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k5HCQYAxSY2SjZ93dkOLig
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Webinar Speaker
Mara Velez (Executive Director @Shelter Playgroup Alliance)
Mara Velez, MA, CPDT-KA, is the Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Formerly a behavior and training consultant at Contra Costa Animal Services where she collaboratively designed, developed, and implemented behavior program structures, including a robust volunteer training program, revised behavior evaluation, canine enrichment and playgroup guidelines. Mara holds both a bachelors and master’s degree in psychology and completed all of the course work for a doctorate in education.

Online Event - 6/14/20 - Inter-canine communication - SPA Workshop Session 2 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-06-14 10:00 - 14:00

Webinar - 6/14/20 - Crash, Bang, Hide! Diagnostic Tools & Treatment Options for Noise Aversion in Dogs - VETGirl Sponsored by Zoetis
2020-06-14 17:30 - 18:30
More fireworks!
(Said no dog ever).
In this complimentary 1-hour, online VETgirl webinar, Dr. Margaret Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PhD, DACVB (Behavior) discusses canine noise aversion (AKA noise anxiety or phobia). Learn the clinical presentation and management including environmental and pharmacologic treatment options for canine noise aversion… just in time for July 4th fireworks!
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: 35705
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/june-14-2020-crash-bang-hide-diagnostic-tools-treatment-options-for-noise-aversion-in-dogs/

Webinar - 6/15/20 - ICAM webinar: Dog and Cat Population Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic - ICAM
2020-06-15 02:00 - 03:30
ICAM members share their thoughts on how population management is impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, dog and cat susceptibility and how we can keep safe whilst continuing our essential services to manage dogs and cats humanely and protect their welfare.
1. Sterilised dog and cat populations are more robust to population rebound during COVID-19 restrictions. Elly Hiby, ICAM
2. Risk of companion animals becoming infected, and being infectious, and the case for not testing companion animals. Nat Lee, WSAVA
3. How to conduct spay/neuter and CNVR/TNR safely (where government restrictions allow you to do so). Katherine Polak, Four Paws
4. How to feed stray and owned animals safely. Keren Nazareth, HSI
5. Rehoming centre protocols – intake, rehabiliation, foster and rehome safely. Coralie Farren, RSPCA
6. Advocacy for dog population management in a post-corona world. Pankaj KC, World Animal Protection
Host – ICAM Chair, Pankaj KC, World Animal Protection
If you miss the live webinar for any reason – a recording will be available on this page within 24 hours after the event.
Contact ICAM
If you need any more information please email info@icam-coalition.org or use our online form.
WEBINAR LINK: https://www.icam-coalition.org/webinar-covid/

Webinar - 6/15/20 - Introducing Highly Reactive and Aggressive Dogs - A Case Study - Ken Ramirez - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-06-15 09:00 - 10:00
Introducing Highly Reactive and Aggressive Dogs – A Case Study – Monday, June 15, 2020 | Noon EST, 9 AM Pacific
With KPA’s EVP & Chief Training Officer, Ken Ramirez
Ken will share the case study of a project he conducted from 2013 through 2015 in Chicago. He will explore the challenges and protocols he followed in working with four dogs rescued from Chicago area shelters. Three of the dogs were severely reactive, one was a trained fighting dog, and all had a bite history. The protocol followed was an introduction protocol, not an aggression treatment protocol. Although the project resulted in a significant reduction in aggression, the protocol was designed to teach animals how to live together and how to cohabitate. Ken will share the details of the protocol and share the steps he used to teach the dogs to work cooperatively and live together.
Presenter

Ken Ramirez

Ken Ramirez is the Executive Vice President and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training (KPCT). As a trainer and consultant with nearly 40 years of experience, Ken also served as the Executive Vice President at Chicago’s world-famous Shedd Aquarium.

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Online Course - Begins 6/16/20 - 4 Week Online Course - Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning - IAABC
2020-06-16
Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning
“That there could be a science of behavior, of what we do, of who we are?
How could you resist that?”
– Donald M. Baer

Date
Register

Course begins: June 16, 2020
Instructors: Dr. Erica Feuerbacher & JoAnna Platzer, B.Sc.
Register Now

About the Course
This course will help you:

Think scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.
Understand and break training into component principles.
Understand environmental events that maintain behavior.
Increase your ability to be humane and effective.
Understand how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud our thinking and our work.
Consider what we are describing when we say an animal is “confident,” “creative,” “a problem solver,” and how we should approach those learners.
See the common principles at play in different animals & species.
Become a more effective and humane trainer by cutting through the jargon and directly assessing behavior.

Course Activities, Objectives, & Assessment
Online Lectures: Each week there will be several short videos (10-20 minutes each; typically 60-90 minutes total per week) that will discuss the topics for that week.
Online Readings with Reading Guides: Each week you will have a scientific reading with a guide to help you navigate the reading. The paper will exemplify the principles being discussed that week.
Online Assignments: During Weeks 1-3, you will have 1-2 short online assignments each week. Some of these will entail you giving an example and then giving feedback on examples provided by a few of your fellow students.
Online posts: During Weeks 2-4 you will post two questions, comments or reflections relevant to the material from the previous week to the discussion forum. You will also respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts from that week (= total of four posts per week). Your questions and responses will be graded based on their thoughtfulness and completeness.
Final Project: During Week 4, you will complete a final project/paper in which you will synthesize the topics covered to cohesively analyze and scientifically critique publicly available training videos and handouts.
The class operates on a one-week cycle. The typical week with deadlines is provided below.

Day
Assignment

Sunday
Start of week. Post two questions/comments to discussion forum based on prior week’s material by 11:55 pm.

Wednesday
Post responses to two questions/comments on discussion board by 11:55 pm.

Saturday
Complete assignments for current week.

Class Schedule
This four-week course will begin on the specified start date. The first three weeks will explore the scope of the course. There will be no new content in the fourth week which is reserved for completing final projects, discussion and synthesizing the course content. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends.
Course Completion/CEU Requirements
Auditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System.
Full Students must carry out the reading assignments listed in the syllabus before class (first class not included), complete all assignments, check email and visit the learning site regularly (at least once a day) to check in on the discussion group. Students should expect to spend an average of 4-5 hours per week on course material and viewing, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials.
Registration Information

Auditor
Full Student

CEUs
6 (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA)
8 (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA)

IAABC & KPA Member Cost
$129*
$199*

Non-Member Cost
$159
$259

*IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code
*KPA Members – contact KPA for the discount code
Online Course Cancellation Policy

Full refunds available more than 30 days before program start.
50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.
No refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.

About the Instructors

Erica Feuerbacher, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CPDT-KA is an Assistant Professor of Anthrozoology at Carroll College in Helena, MT, where she leads the canine program in which students train foster dogs during the academic year. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Florida under the advisorship of Dr. Clive Wynne in the UF Canine Cognition and Behavior Lab (now part of the Canine Science Collaboratory) and her Masters in Behavior Analysis in the Organization for Reinforcement Contingencies under the advisorship of Dr. Jesus Rosales-Ruiz.
She has published a variety of scientific articles of her research on learning theory and the dog-human relationship. She has taught Principles of Behavior Analysis, Behaviorism in Contemporary Society, Learning and Cognition, Basic and Advanced Canine Training, Research Methods, and General Psychology at the college level. She has earned several awards for her behavior analytic research and her dedication to the theoretical foundations of behavior analysis. Her research interests center on dog-human social interactions, canine welfare, and enhancing humane, effective training techniques.

JoAnna Platzer, B.Sc., CPDT-KA, is a Doctoral Candidate in the Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare lab at Virginia Tech under Dr. Erica Feuerbacher. She attended the University of Florida where she majored in Zoology with an emphasis on animal behavior. After graduation, she participated in research on site fidelity of Mockingbirds with the University of Florida, social behavior of Fairy-wrens with Cornell University, and comparative cognition of canines with Yale University. She has worked as a professional dog trainer and has experience in zoos and conservancies, where she was involved in training exotic animal species for enrichment and low-stress husbandry. Her current research focuses on the impact of fostering programs on shelter dog welfare, reinforcer efficacy of different types of grain for horses, and behavioral synchronization between dogs and their owners.
If you have questions, email us at courses@iaabc.org.

Animal Welfare - Online Conference - 6/16/20 - 6/17/20 - The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement - The AAWA
2020-06-16 07:00 - 17:00
We’ve been through a lot and we’re going to get through this together.
As your professional association, we are committed to supporting you and providing you with vital resources for LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT and continuous PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT.
Our work by its very nature can be emotionally taxing. This conference is designed to help attendees closely examine ways to build resilience, both for themselves and the organizations they represent. Learn how to take better care of yourself as well as the people and animals in your community. LET’S JOIN TOGETHER through workshops, networking, and sharing, to focus on building resilience.
Here are just a few of the sessions being offered:

The Real-Time Way to Raise Major Gifts, and How It’s Different Than Five Years Ago
Change Laws to Change Lives: Influencing Local Policies to Protect Animals
Tiny Patients, Big Challenge: The Science & Practice of Underage Kitten Care
Communicating Collectively for Greater Impact During COVID-19
Reducing Recidivism: Creating a Responsible Pet Ownership Program
Treating the Entire Animal Through Medical and Behavior Coordination

Download the conference brochure to see a full listing of sessions and descriptions
Group Registration: If you are a member registering ONLINE for the conference and want to bring non-members of The Association from your organization’s staff at the discounted member rate, please log in and register FIRST; then register each non-member on the same registration form to receive The Association member rate. Up to FIVE (5) people from your organization may register at the member rate.

Your registration includes unlimited access to the full conference recordings and the virtual exhibit hall through 2022.
Refund Policy
Full refund if requested in writing to meetings@theaawa.org on or before June 15, 2020.
No refunds on or after June 16, 2020
WEBSITE LINK: https://theaawa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=2020Spring

Webinar - 6/16/20 - Improving Public Safety by Stopping Animal Cruelty - The LINK - NACA - Justice Clearinghouse
2020-06-16 10:00 - 11:00
“If somebody is harming an animal, there’s a good chance they also are hurting a human,” notes John Thompson of the National Sheriffs’ Association. With four types of cruelty to animals now included in the FBI’s NIBRS process, animal abuse is recognized as a serious crime in its own right and a predictor of family, youth, community, and organized violence. This seminar will discuss how specialized animal crimes units, law enforcement and prosecutors’ offices and veterinary forensics teams are responding to animal abuse to also prevent domestic, elder, and child abuse.

The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

The National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse was established by the National Sheriffs’ Association to provide law enforcement officers information on the realities of animal abuse and to promote their proactive involvement in the enforcement of animal abuse laws in their communities. Through our partners, the Center will serve as an information clearinghouse and forum for law enforcement on the growing problem of animal abuse and its link to other types of crimes, including violence against humans. The Center also promotes officer safety in officer-dog encounters through continuing education and training.

** This webinar has been certified by the National Sheriffs’ Association and may be eligible for Continuing Education Units through your POST. Please consult your local certification processes for additional details. Paid subscribers that attend will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Sheriffs’ Association logo.

Presenters:

Internationally acclaimed lecturer, author and educator Phil Arkow is coordinator of the National LINK Coalition – the National Resource Center on The LINK between Animal Abuse and Human Violence – and edits the monthly LINK-Letter. He chairs the Latham Foundation’s Animal Abuse and Family Violence Prevention Project. He teaches at the University of Florida, Harcum College and Camden County College. He has presented over 250 times in 17 countries, 38 states and 9 Canadian provinces, and has authored over 80 key reference works on human-animal interactions and violence prevention.
He co-founded the National Link Coalition, the National Animal Control Association, and the Colorado and New Jersey humane federations. He has served with the AVMA, the ASPCA, American Humane, the Delta Society, the Animals & Society Institute, the National Sheriffs Association, the National Coalition on Violence Against Animals, the National District Attorneys Association, the Academy on Violence & Abuse, and the American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from New Jersey Child Assault Prevention.
Website: https://justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/improving-public-safety-by-stopping-animal-cruelty-the-link/

Webinar - 6/17/20 - The Nose Knows: Or Does It? How Drugs Affect Scenting Ability in Dogs - ASPCAPro
2020-06-17 15:00 - 16:00
Nosework is an amazing sport/activity for shelter dogs – pet owners are becoming involved in this training in record numbers. It uses positive reinforcement, helps dogs to develop confidence and optimism and doesn’t require dogs to interact with each other to be successful.
Every day more dogs are being used by government agencies to find drugs, explosives, human remains, and other animal species. At the same time, pet owners have discovered the sport of canine nose work and are enjoying the benefits of this engaging and stimulating activity.
There is much we do not know about the canine olfaction system and what factors may influence a dog’s ability to perform scent work appropriately.
This webinar will examine the canine olfaction system and examine various drugs that may, or may not, affect scenting ability.

Suited For

Veterinarians and veterinary technicians

Credits

The live webinar and post-webinar online course are RACE-approved and good for one hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Courses meet the requirements of RACE hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB’s RACE approval.

REGISTER: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/nose-knows-or-does-it-how-drugs-affect-scenting-ability-dogs

Online Event - 6/17/20 - Ask An Expert: Confronting COVID-19 Myths - Trupanion
2020-06-17 16:00 - 17:00
In times of stress and uncertainty, we rely on our pets more than ever—and you can rely on Trupanion to help keep them happy and healthy. We know the news changes fast, so we’re here to answer your questions about COVID-19 and pets with this ongoing series.
Join us on June 17, 2020 at 4pm PT for the latest update on Facebook Live, where we’ll debunk myths related to COVID-19 and pets.
Trupanion’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Steve Weinrauch, BVMS, MRCVS will be joined by Chris Woods, MD, MPH, FIDSA, Scott Weese DVM, DVSc, DipACVIM, and Michael Lappin, DVM, Ph.D, DACVIM.
Tune in on June 17 to hear:
• An update on recent news articles about COVID-19 and pets
• Myths and facts about COVID-19 in humans and pets
• Answers to your questions about COVID-19 and pets
• And more!
Add your questions to the discussion to tell our veterinary and medical professionals what you want to know. You can also ask live. Hope to see you there!More about the COVID Council for Animal Health:The Council is a collaborative effort between experts in the animal health community to provide guidance and information around COVID-19 and pets.
To date, the COVID Council has included representatives from organizations such as The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA), the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida, Trupanion, MightyVet, and Not One More Vet.
Learn more about the COVID Council for Animal Health in Trupanion’s recent press releases.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Online Meeting - 6/18/20 - Medical Assistance Program Meeting - UC Davis KSMP
2020-06-18 09:00 - 10:00
Zoom link for this meeting is in the California Group’s Forum for CalAnimals/CASCAR members:
https://www.sheltermedportal.com/groups/california/forum/discussion/cascar-medical-assistance-program-meeting-6-18-20-at-9-am-pacific/#post-4136

Webinar - 6/18/20 - Chameleon Shelter Software - Crystal Reports - Writing from Scratch - Chameleon
2020-06-18 10:00 - 11:30
This will be a more behind-the-scenes look at Crystal Report writing. Topics included will be database tables and links, selection formulas, and report anatomy. Things will get a little more technical this time. We will create a kennel inventory report and a kennel card.
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Webinar - 6/18/20 - COVID-19 & Companion Animal Settings: Practical measures for protecting your team and your clients in returning back to business - Virox
2020-06-18 11:00 - 12:00
This webinar is aimed at veterinarians, animal technicians, office managers, employees and volunteers in clinical or group animal settings. We review the latest understanding concerning the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent for the COVID-19 disease; as it pertains to survivability, transmissibility and overall risk to individuals in typical clinical and non-clinical settings. A series of practical measures are discussed with regards to addressing critical control points in terms of infection and how to minimize risk, and protect yourself, your team and your clients. Consideration is given to minimizing disruption while phasing into the new normal in day-to-day operations.

Jose Ramirez
Webinar Host
REGISTER HERE: https://event.webinarjam.com/live/101/3v4zmtqzi0kf1ka8gpn
