Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 7/5/22 - DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-07-05 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Reactivity on the part of dogs living in shelters is a rampant issue that can contribute to behavioral deterioration, increased length of stay, and even loss of life. From a misdiagnosis of “aggression” to dogs whose reactive behavior escalates to problematic and potentially unsafe levels, learning how to help dogs suffering from reactivity issues is a crucial need shared by our entire industry.
While this webinar can be attended as a standalone course, we will build on our Fancy Footwork approach to handling and training to offer practical training, handling, and safety solutions to on-leash reactivity for dogs living in shelters.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c0jMB3jMRoWD3JTjmYGA_Q

Webinar - 7/6/22 - What's Your Dog Currency? Presented by Shannon Riley-Coyner - PPG (fee applies)
2022-07-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
When bonding with or training your pet, what keeps them motivated?
Learning Objectives:

Understand why currency is not a “one-size-fits-all”
Learn what an emotional bank account is and how it is helpful
Why “currency” can help when working with your pet

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About Your Presenter:
An internationally sought-after speaker, Shannon has been a pet lover all her life and a dog trainer for over 20 years. She has spent her life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds. She spoke at Pet Professional Guilds Geek Week Australia in 2021, has worked in the Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as a handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. She has participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West.
Her education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
Shannon created Truly Force Free Animal Training in 2015 so that anyone, anywhere could have access to force free, positive reinforcement animal training. In 2018, Shannon published “The Evolution of Dog Training” available in audio, print and Ebook.
Shannon’s dog training philosophy revolves around force free, positive reinforcement; however, her goal is for healthy happy relationships between pets and their people. Diet, exercise, environment, and training all play a significant role in achieving this goal.
Shannon spent many years as the head dog trainer for PAWS for Healing, a pet assisted therapy organization. She performed temperament testing and assisted in the training of therapy dogs who visited hospitals, veteran groups, special educational facilities, and convalescent homes. She believes strongly in the benefits of developing the human animal bond and can assist in coaching for pets and their human companions to develop that connection.
Shannon is a past President for the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4843822

Conference – 7/7/22 to 7/9/22 – Best Friends National Conference – Best Friends (fee applies)
2022-07-07 - 2022-07-09 | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
We are excited to announce that in 2022, the Best Friends National Conference will return as a live, in-person event, to be held at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. During this event, you’ll connect with animal welfare leaders from across the country, unite with like-minded animal welfare supporters and gain knowledge to save the lives of more homeless pets in your community.
Who should attend? Everyone! Whether you’re the director of a local shelter, a volunteer at an animal organization, an animal control officer, a veterinarian, an adoption counselor or just someone who wants to learn more about animal welfare, this event is for you.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends.org/events/best-friends-national-conference

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-07-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-07-14 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

Webinar - 7/7/22 - Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2022-07-07 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-july-2022/

Online Event – 7/7/22 – Live from the Ranch with Dante Camacho – Karen Pryor Academy
2022-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, July 7, at 12:00 pm (PT) with special guest Dante Camacho. The episode will include real-time training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 7/7/22 - Imitation and Mimicry: You Can Do It! with Julie Flanery - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-07-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
It gave me shivers the first time my dog mimicked me, to do what I just did… on cue.
In teaching my dog to imitate and mimic behaviors I demonstrated for her, I felt a unique connection and discovered a new way to communicate with my dog. You too can have that same feeling of wonder, amazement and surprise the first time, and every time your dog shows just how capable they are of this extraordinary skill.
Come and learn a step-by-step protocol developed by Claudia Fugazza, that teaches your dog to not only mimic your behavior, but transfer that understanding in the teaching of new, unknown behaviors. Learn how teaching your dog to imitate you can enhance any training method you already use.
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 7/7/22 - Anesthesia for the Patient With Endocrine Disease - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-07-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this 1-hour, VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Mike Barletta, MS, PhD, DACVAA reviews anesthetic management of dogs and cats with endocrine diseases. Dr. Barletta will discuss drug protocols and monitoring for patients with diabetes mellitus, hyper/hypoadrenocorticism, and hyperthyroidism. Tune in to find out what you need to do differently for your endocrine patients!
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, practice management) 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!
*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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-7-2022-anesthesia-for-the-patient-with-endocrine-disease/

Webinar - 7/7/22 - Spiral Up to Success: Improve the Flow, Fun, and Effectiveness of your Training (WORKING WEBINAR) - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Spiral training emphasizes flow and fun in training by removing the “linear/singular goal” approach to acquiring skills. By substituting a spiral made up of a wide variety of needed skills, you and your dog will be able to train longer with more joy and less stress – what a win for your team!
In this webinar, you’ll learn what qualities to consider in your spiral training and how to attain your goals without hyper-focusing on any singular skill or behavior. You’ll observe video examples of typical spiral training sessions where we incorporate toys, food, and behavior work amongst all of the skill training to ensure you cover as much territory as possible. One day, a few months down the road, you will look back and be amazed at what your dog can do – significant progress with less effort and more fun!
Presenter: Denise Fenzi
This is a working webinar. That means you’ll be given a short break before Q&A to put what you learned into practice. When the break is over, you can return to the group and ask your questions to ensure you have a solid grasp of the materials.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Hybrid Conference - 7/8/22 to 7/9/22 - EveryCat Health Symposium - Health Breakthroughs for Every Cat: FIP and Beyond - EveryCat Health Foundation (fee applies)
2022-07-08 08:30 - 15:00, 2022-07-09 05:30 - 14:00 | University of Florida School Straughn Center, 2142 Shealy Dr., Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
EveryCat Health Foundation, in collaboration with Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, will present “Health Breakthroughs for Every Cat: FIP and Beyond”, a feline health symposium, on Friday, July 8th, and Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
The formal education program will begin at 11:30 am and conclude at 6 pm on July 8th then continue from 8:30 am to 5 pm on July 9th. We will welcome pioneers in cat health from across the globe who will be presenting on topics such as FIP, Kitten Health, Cat Friendly Homing, Treating Chronic Pain, Community Cats, FeLV and more…. See below for a full list of presenters.
RACE ( Registry of Approved Continuing Education) Credits will be available to veterinary professionals, pending approval – up to 10 RACE credits. To receive your credits, please select the RACE credit tickets.
REGISTER HERE
Virtual and In-Person Registrations are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
WEBSITE LINK: https://reg.conferences.dce.ufl.edu/Basic/1400084944

Holiday - July 10 - Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day - Maddie's Fund
2022-07-10 | Virtual
On July 10, 2021 Maddie’s Fund® presented the 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award to Lila Miller, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter medicine.
A proclamation of Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day has been declared for July 10. Recognition of Dr. Miller, this day and the Avanzino Leadership Award was received from U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Representative Tom Reed, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Assemblywoman Deborah Glick, New York City Mayor’s office, City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick, and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer.
Dr. Miller has long been a pioneer and leading voice in veterinary shelter medicine. She transformed the lives of countless pets, developing the first veterinarian-written guidelines for shelter animal care, which are now used in shelters across the country to ensure the humane treatment of shelter pets. An unassuming trailblazer, she’s educated a generation of students about issues shelters face and has paved the way for women of color in veterinary medicine. In 1977, Dr. Miller was one of the first two African American women to ever graduate from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
“Dr. Miller is the mother of shelter medicine,” said Dr. Laurie Peek, Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team. “She has forged a path to achieve not only her childhood dreams of becoming a veterinarian, but also inspires generations of veterinarians along the way. Shelter medicine changes everything because of her. We owe Dr. Miller our deepest gratitude for her bold ideas and innovative work. We are so very fortunate to have a living legacy in the field of animal welfare and our world.”
The Avanzino Leadership Award is presented with a $25,000 grant which Dr. Miller has designated to Animal Care Centers of New York City.
In 1999, Dr. Miller taught the first shelter medicine class in the U.S. at Cornell, and in 2003 taught the first shelter medicine course on Veterinary Information Network (VIN). She co-founded the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) and has also co-edited four shelter medicine textbooks, served as adjunct professor at both Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine, and has lectured extensively both nationally and internationally.
She spent her entire groundbreaking veterinary career with the ASPCA as the Director of the ASPCA’s Brooklyn Clinic, Veterinary Advisor, Vice President of Veterinary Outreach, and Vice President of Shelter Medicine, retiring in 2019. She currently serves as a member of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards advocating for animal shelters.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office presented a letter of commendation to Dr. Miller at the virtual awards ceremony. “The NYC Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare holds Dr. Miller in the highest regard,” said Christine Kim, Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare. “I congratulate Dr. Miller on the well-deserved recognition for her lifelong commitment to shelter medicine and for her trailblazing legacy that inspires people of color exploring pathways into an historically white profession.”
The Avanzino Leadership Award is named after Rich Avanzino who is considered the father of the no-kill movement and was Maddie’s Fund President from 1999 – 2015. This award recognizes significant achievement and courage to look beyond the status quo and make bold decisions to improve the lives of pets and their people.
Help us in celebrating Dr. Lila Miller’s impact on Shelter Medicine every July 10th!

Webinar - 7/10/22 - Otitis Externa Help - VETGirl
2022-07-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Chronic “check ears” got you scratching your head?
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Merck Animal Health webinar, Dr. Mike Canfield, DACVD reviews the anatomy of the ear. Tune in to learn what equipment and procedures to use and how to effectively treat otitis externa.
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, free to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! 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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-10-2022-otitis-externa-help/

Webinar - 7/11/22 - Antimicrobial Stewardship: What Does that Change to my Daily Practice? - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-07-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Up your antibiotic game!
In this 1-hour VETgirl webinar, Dr. Julie Menard, DACVECC reviews antimicrobial stewardship and how this may impact your daily practice. Tune in to learn when and which drugs to use for certain diseases, how to maximize antimicrobial efficacy based on their pharmacological properties, when and how to de-escalate treatment, and how to decide on duration of antimicrobial therapy.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! 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!
*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
RACE Provider number: 20
RACE Program number: 902860/902904
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-11-2022-antimicrobial-stewardship-what-does-that-change-to-my-daily-practice/

Online Event - 7/12/22 - YouTube LIVE: Keep Moving Down the Path of Effective Pain Management: The Importance of Long(er) Duration Drugs - VETGirl
2022-07-12 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
What’s new with pain control?
In this complimentary, 30-minute, YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Tammy Grubb, PhD, DACVAA will review the importance of pain pathway knowledge in building effective analgesic protocols, discuss the biggest gap in our current analgesic drugs and introduce a new, longer-duration opioid for post-operative pain relief.
NOTE: There is no registration required for this CE opportunity. Simply go to our YouTube Page where the webinar will be held LIVE at the time of the event!
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
*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
RACE Program number: 20-911306/911312
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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-12-2022-youtube-live-keep-moving-down-the-path-of-effective-pain-management-the-importance-of-longer-duration-drugs/

Webinar - 7/12/22 - Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-07-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
At Dogs Playing for Life’s Stranger Danger webinar, hosted by Aimee Sadler, CEO and Founder of DPFL, you will learn how to work with dogs that are wary of strangers by building their confidence and helping them develop new skills which will enable them to meet new people (and potential adopters) happily and successfully! Even for the private dog trainer or dog owner, the skills taught in this webinar will help support your stranger danger dog to expand their comfort level when meeting new people at home!
This webinar will demonstrate:
— DPFL’s Assess and Progress approach: fluttering between assessing and influencing behavior to determine how a dog might respond WITHOUT proper human support to determine what training is necessary for successful placement
— Comprehensive Tool Selection: determining what tool will best support the dog while keeping the handler and others safe during the learning process
— Principles vs. Methods: determining what approach will teach the dog as efficiently and effectively as possible
— Creative Proofing: conducting training with the goal of solid generalization of new skills so that dogs are able to work for multiple handlers with clarity and confidence
Come learn how to safely and effectively reach this segment of the canine population through in-depth behavior analysis, dynamic video examples, and practical approaches designed for anyone who is trying to find solutions for the dogs who need this extra human support.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oCB1kIf8QkS5Ux1m-q2kXg

Webinar - 7/12/22 - Overcoming Leadership Obstacles to Strengthen Fear Free Culture - Fear Free
2022-07-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Looking for practical ways to improve happiness and productivity while decreasing burnout and dysfunction in your practice?
Join Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP, Elite FFCP (Veterinary) who will explore ways to overcome leadership obstacles and strengthen a Fear Free culture.
Attendees will learn to:
– Identify dysfunction in your practice
– Embrace vulnerability to repair trust with your employees
– Apply advanced Fear Free concepts<
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wCOKhU35Qlq51jyfN0gr0A

Webinar - 7/13/22 - Triage: A Skill That Goes Beyond Intuitive - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-07-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Ready… set… triage!
In this 1-hour VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Tiffany Gendron, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews the principles of triage. Tune in to learn how to use your exam and triage assessment to get the patient the care they need when they need it!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! 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!
*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
CE Tracking #: 20-902860/902904
This program is RACE-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-13-2022-triage-a-skill-that-goes-beyond-intuitive/

Webinar - 7/14/22 - What Not to Pair: Changing the Value of Reinforcers & Punishers - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2022-07-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Consequences drive behavior. Therefore, a deep understanding of the mutability of both reinforcers and punishers is essential for skillful training. What we consider an obvious positive reinforcer can actually transform, quite quickly, into a punisher through unintended learning. So we must avoid accidentally “poisoning” positive reinforcers, the foundation of humane behavioral interventions. Similarly, preserving the clear meaning of punishers is also necessary for our learners’ welfare. After this webinar, you will notice many examples in everyday situations of these accidental side-effects of training and will have alternative strategies to prevent them.
Presenter: Kathy Sdao
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/en/market/catalog/live-webinars/what-not-to-pair.html

Webinar - 7/15/22 - Anesthesia & the Kidney - Think Anesthesia
2022-07-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Register now for this live Think Anesthesia webinar, Anesthesia & the Kidney presented by Amanda M. Shelby, BSc, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia). Learn how to recognize the patient with renal concerns in the pre-anesthetic planning and evaluation process, learn how to prepare them for an anesthetic or sedation event, and learn how to help avoid incidences of acute kidney injury associated with the anesthetic or sedation event in this 1-hour RACE approved presentation for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2022/05/think-anesthesia-anesthesia-the-kidney

Hybrid Conference - 7/15/22 to 7/17/22 - Taking Action for Animals - HSUS (fee applies)
2022-07-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2022-07-16 05:30 - 19:00, 2022-07-17 05:00 - 14:00 | Renaissance Washington DC, Downtown Hotel, 999 9th St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Join the leading national conference in animal advocacy. Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) brings together Humane Society of the United States volunteers, advocates and animal welfare organizations from across the country for one shared goal: to better the lives of animals and people alike.
TAFA 2022
July 15-17
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel

Animal welfare issues didn’t just go away while we were stuck at home the past two years—and as the world begins opening up again, it’s time to bring the fight for all animals back to the front lines! Be a part of this movement by coming to TAFA 2022 in Washington D.C., taking place July 15-17 at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel, with select livestreamed sessions for a virtual audience. Registration is now open. Advance in-person registration is just $120 and virtual registration is only $20!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.humanesociety.org/takingactionforanimals

Training – 7/16/22 to 7/17/22 – The Power of Choice And How It Can Decrease Stress in Dogs – Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
2022-07-16 07:00, 2022-07-17 07:00 | The Dogs’ Spot, 1701 Iron St., North Kansas City, MO, United States
Do you work with dogs who have big behavior issues and are stressed to the max?
Do you want to learn more about how giving dogs choices can help decrease their stress and improve behavior?
Join Irith Bloom (CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, TAGteacher, VSDTA Faculty, DWA Faculty) and Kristina Spaulding (PhD, CAAB) for two days of in-person interactive learning with working spots for 12 dogs. Irith and Kristina will present on the power of giving dogs choices and how increasing choice can decrease dogs’ stress and modify their behavior in a positive way. This workshop will give pet parents tools for making their own dog’s life happier, as well as help pet professionals hone their assessment and training/behavior plan development skills so they can work more successfully with dogs who are stressed out and have behavior issues.
This workshop is open to everyone interested in learning more about the power of choice and how it can help decrease stress and improve behavior, from pet parents to trainers, behavior consultants, veterinarians and shelter staff.
WEBSITE LINK: https://thelooseleashacademy.com/the-power-of-choice-workshop

Online Event – 7/16/22 – Online Feline Leukemia Day – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2022-07-16 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The Community Cats Podcast is thrilled to announce that we will once again be holding our Online Feline Leukemia Day this year. Speakers from a wide range of fields from veterinarians to shelter specialists will bring you the latest information on Feline Leukemia studies, improvements in care, and suggestions to help you start and maintain policies and programs that will help you find homes for these special kitties.
The cost for registration is $25 but when you register before 12 p.m. EST on 6/16/22 the cost is just $20 for the full day of specialized learning opportunities!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2022-online-feline-leukemia-day/

Online Conference - 7/16/22 - Dogs with Big Feelings - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-07-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
“Dogs with Big Feelings” will take place on July 16th from 9am PT – 5pm PT, and you can join us from the comfort of your living room!
* as per usual if you cannot attend live the conference content will be available in your student library
Instructors/Panelists: Sharon Carroll, Dr. Amy Cook, Julie Daniels, Karen Deeds, Denise Fenzi, Sophie Liu DVM
Guest Panelists: Leslie McDevitt, Michael Shikashio
Tickets $89 – Registration opens June 17, 2022
Scholarship applications will open June 17th afternoon. Click Here for Scholarship Application
NOTE: Maximum of 3 (three) conference scholarships allowed within a 12 month period.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/36252

Webinar - 7/17/22 - Think Like a Dermatologist: Canine Pruritus Principles - VETGirl
2022-07-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Check skin, let the appointments begin!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Jennifer Schissler, MS, DACVD reviews a practical framework to approach any pruritic dog while providing relief. Tune in to learn about essential diagnostic and therapeutic principles of allergic dermatitis so that you can approach your next derm “disaster” with less dread and more confidence!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar is FREE to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-17-2022-think-like-a-dermatologist-canine-pruritus-principles/

Webinar - 7/19/22 - Becoming a more wildlife-friendly agency - HSUS
2022-07-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Does your agency’s mission for the humane treatment of animals extend not just to companion animals, but to wildlife too? Animal control facilities are increasingly tasked with responding to wildlife issues in their community, but standard operating procedures often stand in the way of achieving humane outcomes for wildlife. For instance, programs like trap-loan are well-intentioned, but in reality require unnecessary field response and agency resources, leave orphans behind, leave the root of the problem unaddressed, and inflict suffering on the very animals we work to protect.
Featuring the real agency experiences from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA), this webinar will provide the roadmap and resources needed to begin transforming the way your agency and community deals with wildlife. The benefits are humane outcomes for wildlife in your community, a reduced workload for officers in the field, and a greater awareness in the community about how to solve problems with wildlife.
(Photo by Emily Halesworth/The HSUS)
Presenters

Susan Getty
Jennifer Toussaint

WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/trainings/becoming-more-wildlife-friendly-agency
