Webinar - 8/12/20 - Million Cat Challenge: Navigating Anesthetic Drug Shortages in Shelters After COVID - Maddie's Fund
2020-08-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
August 12, 2020 by Dr. Sheilah Robertson and Dr. Sarah Kirk
Audience: Executive Leadership, Shelter/Rescue Staff & Volunteers, Veterinary Team
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, widespread drug shortages are currently impacting all healthcare providers, including animal shelters and nonprofit veterinary clinics. Those shortages are likely to worsen.
In this 90-minute webcast, you’ll learn what your organization needs to know to provide spay/neuter and veterinary care in a time of COVID from anesthesiologist and pain management specialist Dr. Sheilah Robertson. She will lay out how shelters and clinics can navigate current and anticipated drug shortages, provide tips on how to stay agile and plan ahead, and share information about drugs that have had their “use by” dates extended because of shortages.
Join us on Wednesday, August 12 at 12 noon Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern.
This webcast will be recorded.
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit for attendees of this webcast.
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About Dr. Sheilah Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD
DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CVA, MRCVS
Courtesy Lecturer at Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida
Dr. Robertson received her veterinary training at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. Following graduation, she spent a year as a surgery intern followed by training in anesthesia and a PhD at the University of Bristol. She received her Maddie’s Graduate Certificate in Shelter Medicine from the University of Florida. She was a member of the Association of Shelter Veterinarian’s Task Force to Advance Spay-Neuter, is a member of the American Association or Feline Practitioners (AAFP) welfare committee, was a member of the Feline Nursing guidelines committee, and co-chaired the 2018 feline anesthesia guidelines task force.
Dr. Robertson also co-authored the AAFP/American Animal Hospital Association Pain Management Guidelines for cats and dogs in 2015. She is currently serving as the Medical Director for Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice and is a courtesy lecturer at the Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at UF.

About Dr. Sarah Kirk, DVM
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida
After graduating with her DVM from Michigan State University, Dr. Kirk sampled many offerings of this wonderful profession including private practice, behavior, and research, with the majority of her career spent in shelter medicine and surgery. After moving to Florida in 2008, she was fortunate to become involved with the Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program at UF, participating in Operation Catnip, the Community Cat Management Course, shelter consultations, and disaster response. Through her disaster response, she was introduced to large scale cruelty cases, ultimately becoming Medical Director of the ASPCA’s Field Investigation and Response team.
She earned her MS in Veterinary Sciences with a concentration in Shelter Medicine in May 2017 from the University of Florida and joined the Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program shortly thereafter. In addition to her work as an online instructor, she participates in shelter consultations both on the US mainland and in Puerto Rico. Her special interests include facility design, population management, welfare of shelter animals, and infectious diseases of rescued animals.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.maddiesfund.org/mcc-navigating-anesthetic-shortages-after-covid.htm?p=0EECED7D-7E3F-4ECB-A2D8-CD9099F21539

Webinar - 8/12/20 - How to Use the Found Animals system to Benefit Your Life-Saving Efforts - AmPa!
2020-08-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this session, we will jump into a hands-on approach to using the Michelson Found Animals free registry to manage the animals you foster, or pull from local shelters. Shelter personnel that oversee rescue and foster networks will also benefit from this. This session will be in three parts:
1. Explain and review microchips costs, why Found Animals is 100% free, and review our mission to be a partner in life-saving efforts.
2. In this section, we will invite one person that oversees a rescue or a foster network that does NOT use Found Animals. I will do a quick interview and learn more about their mission, and walk them through how a free account with us can save time, effort, and money. We’ll walk through creating an account together, adding animals, and processing a transfer of ownership (adoption) over to another user. In short, this will be a practical exercise that everyone can follow along with and leave the webinar with a clear understanding of how Found Animals can help their organization, big or small.
3. Q&A with the attendees. This is pretty self-explanatory and will add a huge amount of value as unique questions will likely come up. This will help others have some “Aha” moments and see how FA best fits into their program.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mK9-M0C5R-2ByhiS_rpxUA?fbclid=IwAR1fuos7xBefdCNlsMeUWH941LWpYNYOiYmqTAKW3o3sgy1UeQ4WN1cfIEw

Webinar - 8/12/20 - The Big Secret: Motion Sickness and Travel Anxiety Unveiled - VetGirl - Zoetis
2020-08-12 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Drooling, panting, and more panting…
Is it motion sickness? Travel anxiety? Or excitement?
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Lisa Radosta, DACVB and Amy Newfield CVT, VTS (ECC) review motion sickness and travel anxiety in dogs. In this webinar, learn how to recognize dogs with motion sickness and/or travel anxiety, and learn quick fixes, easy tips and long-term treatment. Learn how to also have effective conversations with pet owners about motion sickness, and why you need to treat it!
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: 42399/42400
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/august-12-2020-the-big-secret-motion-sickness-and-travel-anxiety-unveiled/

Webinar - 8/13/20 - Chameleon Shelter Software - Groups, Membership, Training, and Attendance - Chameleon
2020-08-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
In this webinar, we will discuss using the Group and Member windows in Chameleon. Find out what Group records are used for and how to create them. Find out the benefits of having Members in your groups. We will also touch on using the Training and Attendance windows as it relates to Groups and Memberships!
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Webinar - 8/13/20 - Thinking Differently About Websites - Virox
2020-08-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
There is a fundamental mistake that we all too often make when thinking about websites: we speak to the wrong part of the brain. You might think that a pet owner is on your website to ask questions such as “who are you, what do you do, and where do you do it?” – but the real question they are asking is much older… “can I trust you?” In order to attract more high quality clients, we must turn our attention towards the limbic system; the part of the brain that regulates emotions and social relationships. In this webinar, you will learn a fundamentally different way of looking at your website, and it just might change everything about your strategy.
About the Presenter
Robert is the founder and CEO of Digital Empathy, an award-winning web design and marketing firm for veterinary practices. He believes marketing must begin with understanding the psychology of relationships and decision making. Robert has a background in philosophy, which he believes instrumental in spotting hidden assumptions. Robert frequently lectures at national conferences, leads a team of wonderful employees, sits on the board of VetPartners, and shares his home with two very spoiled dogs – Cole and Lula.
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Robert Sanchez
Webinar Host
WEBSITE LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/127/oy8lptnv

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-08-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2020-08-20 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 Series - Thursdays in August - Shelter Behavior Seminar 2 with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (fee applies)
2020-08-13 11:00 - 12:30, 2020-08-20 11:00 - 12:30
New and informative – Kelley Bollen Animal Behavior Series 2 – by popular request! This 4-session workshop, presented by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, and designed for all levels of shelter staff, will dive deeper into understanding and improving animal behavior while helping shelters to improve outcomes. Kelley will respond live to your questions at the end of each 90 minute session.

8/6/2020 to 8/27/2020

When:
4 Thursdays in August
11am-12:30pm (PST)

Where:
4 Live ZOOM Webinars in August 2020

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

Online registration is available until: 8/31/2020

This 4-session workshop, presented by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, and designed for all levels of shelter staff, will dive deeper into understanding and improving animal behavior while helping shelters to improve outcomes.
Each ZOOM session is 90 minutes.
The topics are:

Reading Dog and Cat Body Language – August 6

How Animals Learn and Training in the Shelter – August 13

Dogs Gone Crazy – The Negative Effects of Captivity –August 20

Life Changing Animals – Placing the Difficult Dogs –August 27

Tuition includes the entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.

$55 Non-Members – If the animal welfare organization you work for is a member of CalAnimals you are eligible to register at the discounted price. Request a sub-account prior to registering to receive discount.
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Be sure to complete your registration. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will later be emailed individually for each session. The links may not be shared – thank you for respecting the speaker’s livelihood.
*Your paid registration will allow you to view recorded sessions for a limited time at your convenience after they air live.

WEBSITE LINK: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/ShelterBehavior2

Online Event - 8/13/20 - Ken Ramirez and Mara Velez - On the Value of Play in Shelters and Successful Dog-Dog Introductoins - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-08-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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, August 13 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Mara Velez, Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance, to talk about the value of play in shelters and how to make dog introductions more successful.

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.
Mara Velez
Mara Velez, MA, CPDT-KA, is the Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Mara has been working in the shelter setting for over a decade. Most recently, Mara was 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. It was these procedures that served as the basis for the Shelter Playgroup Alliance guidelines. Mara holds both a bachelors and master’s degree in psychology and completed all of the course work for a doctorate in education.
In addition to completing several animal behavior and training-related programs, Mara continually develops her skills and knowledge of canines by attending seminars and reading science-based canine literature. To date, she has completed over 2,500 hours of continuing education. Mara also enjoys training other species because it expands her training and observation skills. She has worked with: cats, bunnies, wolves, foxes, guinea pigs, coyotes, buffalo, donkeys, goats, alpacas, chickens, birds, and fish.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Million Cat Challenge Kitten Webinar Series - Thursdays 8/6/20 to 9/3/20 - Webinar #2 - 8/13/20 - Support for Kittens in the Field - MCC and Royal Canin
2020-08-13 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Million Cat Challenge Kitten Webinar Series
1. Kitten Intake in Animal Shelters – 8/6/20
Length: 90 minutes (60 presentation, 30 min Q+A)
Dr. Kate Hurley, together with Hannah Shaw, a.k.a. the Kitten Lady, we’ll discuss new intake philosophies and management models that prioritize kittens’ safety, community engagement and keeping feline families together. Plus! Find out about the industry powerhouses that are stepping up to support you in your next chapter of kitten lifesaving.
Join us on Thursday, August 6 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Million Cat Challenge co-founder Dr. Kate Hurley and Hannah Shaw (the Kitten Lady).
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fWjeS34ITJKIQeDXWJ2bFQ
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
Speakers – Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVM, Dip. ABVP (Shelter Medicine) and Hannah Shaw

2. Support for Kittens in the Field – 8/13/20
Length: 90 minutes (60 presentation, 30 min Q+A)
Description
Supporting kittens and their families starts before they show up on your intake counter. Find out what field officers, volunteers and fosters are doing to give kittens the best chance of survival while streamlining operations and expanding safety nets outside shelter walls.
Join us on Thursday, August 13 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Million Cat Challenge co-founder Dr. Julie Levy.
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_URV9a49QTDet_4vyUqwQEg
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
Speaker – Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DABVP

3. Foster Greatness – 8/20/20
Length: 90 minutes (60 presentation, 30 min Q+A)
Description Gone are the days of handwritten applications and in-person volunteer orientations. Foster programs are evolving at lightning speed, leveraging new technologies to give their program a digital makeover. If you’d like to recruit, train and onboard volunteers quicker, better, faster, then grab your foster coordinators and a seat in this action-packed webinar now.
Join us on Thursday, August 20 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Sara Pizano.
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FsA46eJVT3aqyly_6Gah7g
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
Speaker – Sara Pizano, DVM, MA, Founder and Animal Welfare Strategist, Team Shelter USA, LLC

4. Kitten Care in the Shelter – 8/27/20
Length: 90 minutes (60 presentation, 30 min Q+A)
Description In this hour-long webinar, we’ll go inside the shelter to find out what’s new in the world of kitten care, pathway planning, wellness, and pediatric spay/neuter. We’ll discuss which shelter protocols are impacting flow-through and length-of-stay, which kittens should stay in the shelter and for how long, what you should consider when modernizing your sterilization protocols, and how technology is advancing our shelters by maximizing our efficiency. Still have questions? Stay for the Q&A!
Join us on Thursday, August 27 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Cynthia (Cindi) Delany.
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RlksnRp1Rv-QafsSd8HQ9A
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
Speaker – Cynthia (Cindi) Delany, DVM, Shelter Veterinarian/Manager, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program; Executive Director, California Animal Shelter Friends, Inc.

5. Going Home – 9/3/20
Length: 90 minutes (60 presentation, 30 min Q+A)
Description Learn how to take your matchmaking game from the adoption floor to the worldwide web. Our industry is changing fast and early-adopting shelters are already reaping the benefits of modernizing their adoption programs. Online meetups, adoption appointments, automated scheduling, Facetiming cats and virtual paloozas: It’s a whole new matchmaking world out there!
Join us on Thursday, September 3 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Dr. Sara Pizano.
This webinar will be recorded.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s-53Y7CpRW2s3oRt1mqy1Q
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
Speaker – Sara Pizano, DVM, MA, Founder and Animal Welfare Strategist, Team Shelter USA, LLC

Town Hall - 3 Part Mini-Series - 8/13/20, 8/20/20, 8/27/20 - 2020: the Times They Are A-Changin' - Best Friends
2020-08-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Town Hall Mini-Series
August 13, 20, 27 @ 6:00 PM EST
2020: the times they are a-changin’
The impacts of COVID-19 on every aspect of life are immeasurable and animal welfare is no exception. However, one of the greatest realizations to emerge from the pandemic is that real change is possible in our field.
Join us for a three-part series as we dive into navigating the landscape of change, especially as it pertains to leveraging our communities and removing barriers to support lifesaving work.
We will hear from Best Friends staff members who underwent personal transformations in previous roles and network partners who worked through shifting organizational operations. In the final town hall of the series, we will come together for an open discussion where no question is off limits.
Register here.
You can view previous Town Halls here.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/lifesaving-library/covid-19/upcoming-virtual-events

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2020-08-14 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 Event - Fridays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-08-14 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!
2020-08-14 13:00 - 14:00

Webinar Series - Saturdays August 2020 - Managing Dog-Dog Interactions and Avoiding Dog-Play Dangers - Sue Sternberg - PuppyWorks
2020-08-15 09:00 - 11:00
This is a 4 part series of live online webinars – 2 hours each Saturday in August. The seminar will include Assessing Dog-Dog Reactivity and Interactions, Dog Play Dangers: What to watch for at dog parks, daycare, shelters and among dogs at home, Managing in the Real World with a Reactive or Non-Reactive Dog, and Socialization Techniques for Puppies and Adolescents to Prevent Reactivity Before it Starts.

SEMINAR PROGRAM
​All Segments are streamed live & online at the following U.S./ Canada times: 12:00 Noon (East coast); 11:00 AM (Central); 10:00 AM (Mountain); 9:00 AM (West Coast)

Each segment starts with Sue’s presentation of about 1 1/4 hrs. (75 min.), followed by a 15 minute “coffee break” and ends with 45 minute Q/A session during which Sue will respond to on-line attendee questions.
Attendees may submit videos (1 min. or less) of dog-dog encounters for Sue to comment on.
Attendees will be able to access a complete recording of each session they attend, for 1 year.

​​ Saturday, August 1: Assessing Dog-Dog Reactivity & Interactions

How to use the Assess-A- Pet four-step, on-leash procedures to look for low risk, moderate risk, and high risk responses in dogs

​ Saturday, August 8: Avoiding Dog-Play Dangers

How to assess dog-dog engagements to look for compatible playmates
Observing low risk behaviors, moderate risk, and high risk behaviors
When to interrupt
How to interrupt
How much play is healthy or necessary?

​ Saturday, August 15: Managing in the Real World with a Reactive or Non-Reactive Dog

Is there more reactivity today than ever?
Reactivity is contagious
Possible contributing factors for reactivity
What if EVERY dog owner managed his or her dog AS IF he were reactive?
How to manage a dog in public or in private spaces
Sensitive events for triggering reactivity
Training tips for reactivity

Saturday, August 22: Socializing Techniques for Puppies & Adolescents

Prevent Reactivity Before it Starts
Are current puppy classes designed for today’s world? What kind of socialization is best for puppies, so they grow up into dogs that, while out in public, are able to ignore most other dogs, while remaining connected with their owners.
What if instead of a puppy, someone gets an older dog? Is it still possible to provide socialization?

August 1, 2020

Assessing Dog-Dog Reactivity & Interactions
2-Hour Webinar
2 CEU’s

August 8, 2020

Dog Play Dangers:
What to watch for at Dog Parks, Daycare, Shelters & among Dogs at Home
2-Hour Webinar
2 CEU’s

August 15, 2020

Managing in the Real World with a Reactive or Non-Reactive Dog
2-Hour Webinar
2 CEU’s

August 22, 2020

Socialization Techniques for Puppies & Adolescents to Prevent Reactivity Before it Starts
2-Hour Webinar
2 CEU’s

SPEAKER PROFILE

SUE STERNBERG (www.suesternberg.com), is the winner of APDT’s 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award.
She founded the shelter featured in an HBO documentary: Shelter Dogs (www.shelterdogs.org). She has developed national programs, such as Training Wheels® for community shelter outreach and dedicated herself to ensuring the quality of life of animals in their communities, at animal shelters and in safe adoptions. Her 30 years of canine behavior experience, includes as an animal control officer, behavior consultant at the ASPCA, shelter owner, successful competitor in dog sports, and a teacher of dog trainers world-wide.
She is the author of Great Dog Adoptions: A Guide for Shelters (Latham Foundation publication) and Successful Dog Adoption published by Wiley. Her most recent publications (all published by Dogwise) include Out and About With Your Dog, Dog-Dog Interactions, Assessing Aggression Thresholds in Dogs and Understanding Sociability (DVD).
Click here for Sue’s website.

WEBINAR LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/sternbergwebinar

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-08-17 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.

Online Event - 8/18/20 - Veterinary Virtual Care Summit - NAVC
2020-08-18 08:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Veterinary Virtual Care Summit
Brought to you by: VVCA, VIS, NAVC
The Future Is Now.
Discover the world of veterinary virtual care
Introducing the Veterinary Virtual Care Summit
August 18, 2020 | 11:00 AM EDT
Get inspired with this FREE high-impact, one-day virtual experience that will leave you energized and excited to enter the new age of veterinary medicine. Whether you work in a clinical or corporate setting, or if you’re still in school, the Veterinary Virtual Care Summit invites you to take your understanding of virtual care to the next level.
We’ll help you create more efficient workflows, enhance your staff training, and increase your profitability with virtual care. With better tools to help more animals, veterinary virtual care can elevate your practice and enhance your daily life.
Elevate your standard of care.
With 5.5 hours of education, networking, and experiential growth, the Veterinary Virtual Care Summit is free of charge to veterinarians, technicians, and anyone else interested in elevating the level of care they provide to animals.
Topics to include:

Building a Virtual Care Ecosystem
Economics of Virtual Care

Enhancing the Customer Experience
Expanding Access to Care

Hospice and End of Life Care
Human Telemedicine Lessons

Making your Website Work for You
Vet Techs in Virtual Care

Q&A With Dr. Lori Teller
Virtual Communication

Wearables/Remote Monitoring
Workflow Implementation

This FREE event is brought to by our generous sponsors:
VVCA Charter Sponsors:

VVCA Executive Sponsors:

Airvet
Animal Policy Group

AVMA
Brief Media

Compassion First
Elanco

Ethos
Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Mars Veterinary Health
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Merck
MWI

Pathway Partners
PetDesk

PetsApp
Smart.vet

WellHaven
whiskerDocs

Vetsource
Veterinary Innovation Summit

Televet
NAVC

Nationwide

VVCA General Sponsor:
AMB Wealth
VVCA Digital Sponsors
Medi-Productions
WEBSITE LINK: https://navc.com/events/veterinary-virtual-care-summit/

Webinar - 8/18/20 - Can Dogs Have ADHD? A Look at Recent Research on Impulsivity, Hyperactivity and Inattention in Dogs - Dr. Kristina Spaulding - Pet Professionals Guild (fee applies)
2020-08-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), KPA (pending), IAABC (pending)

As professionals, we often attribute hyperactive and impulsive behavior to age and lack of exercise, training, and/or enrichment. But is it possible that something else is going on in some dogs? Owners often joke that their dogs have ADHD. Could this be true? What do we actually know about inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity in dogs? How can you use this information to more effectively address these behaviors in dogs?
This webinar will look at this issue by focusing on a recent research paper on this topic, but we will also discuss the findings of other, similar studies.
Learning Objectives:

Explain what ADHD-like behaviors are and why that term is used
Define impulsivity and describe how it’s measured
Summarize the research on ADHD-like behavior in dogs
Explain how we can use this research when working with dogs

About The Presenter

Dr. Kristina Spaulding

Dr. Spaulding 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 for 19 years. 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 long-standing member of the APDT Education Committee. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free. She also chairs a task force for Meeting of the Minds, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving the quality of life for our dogs and is a member of the IAABC Foundation Board. You can find out more about her on her website. (http://smartdogtrainingandbehavior.com/online-services/)
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3815663

Online Meeting - CA Shelters/CASCAR - 8/18/20 - California: Telemedicine, Law and Policy - UC Davis KSMP/CASCAR Group
2020-08-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
California: Telemedicine, law and policy
Hello CASCARarians,
Just a quick reminder that tomorrow’s CASCAR meeting is an exciting one that many of us have been waiting for!
If you are a California shelter that has ever wanted to explore telemedicine but you’re not sure whether it’s even legally permitted, you’re not going to want to miss tomorrow’s webinar brought to you by the two CA-licensed animal law attorneys behind California’s new shelter policy and legal services program, Shelter PALS.
In one short hour, Brandy Kuentzel, SF SPCA General Counsel, and Bruce Wagman, leader of an exclusive animal law practice in a major US firm, will guide us through:
· Determining whether a veterinarian can legally engage in telemedicine for animals at a CA shelter, or who are in foster programs under a shelter program.
· If so, discuss under what circumstances veterinary telemedicine may be legally appropriate for shelter animals in CA.
· Gain a basic understanding of CA law and walk through real-world examples to facilitate learning.
· Learn more about a new program at the San Francisco SPCA, Shelter Policy and Legal Services (Shelter PALS), and how CA shelters can apply for free 1:1 legal support through Shelter PALS to explore possible implementation at your own shelter.
Note that all are welcome, but this webinar is specifically tailored to CA shelters (public, private and hybrid) and will address CA law only.
We will be gathering in our usual Zoom room at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
See you in the morning!
Dr. Kate Hurley and the KSMP Team

Webinar - 8/19/20 - Puppy Training During COVID-19 - AKC
2020-08-19 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual
Join AKC GoodDog! Helpline trainers for a webinar on at-home puppy training tips and advice during quarantine. This webinar will include a discussion with Penny Leigh, a Certified Trainer with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and GoodDog! Helpline program lead. Penny will answer some of the top training questions she has been receiving during COVID-19. The webinar will then open up to a brief Q&A session.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/278698018790235152

Webinar Series - 8/19/20 - Reading Dog and Cat Body Language - Alive and Thriving Animal Behavior Seminars - Kelly Bollen
2020-08-19 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Hello Shelter Friends,
Kelley Bollen here. In conjunction with the non-profit organization Humane Network I am launching a new program called Alive & Thriving.
I named my new program Alive & Thriving because its so important that we not only work to save lives, but also to help the animal in our care to THRIVE – both in our shelter and in their new home.
To launch Alive & Thriving I am offering a FREE live 4-session animal behavior seminar. Each Zoom video session will last 90 minutes and will only be available live (these sessions will not be recorded). You are welcome to sign up for any or all of the workshops.
The four workshops include:

Reading Dog and Cat Body Language – Aug.19
Stress Recognition and Reduction for Shelter Animals – Aug. 26
Enrichment for Shelter Dogs and Cats – Sept. 2
Training Animals in the Shelter – Sept. 9

All sessions on are on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. PDT, 10 a.m. MDT, 11 a.m. CDT, and noon EDT. As time permits, questions will be answered at the end of each session.)
Seminar attendees will be eligible for discounted behavioral consulting services. Contact me with any questions about the seminar or my shelter behavior consulting services. http://www.kelleybollen.com

Space is limited so register now

Register for free animal behavior seminar series

When: Wednesdays Aug. 19 & 26 and Sept. 2 and 9, from 9 to 11 a.m. Pacific (starting 10 a.m. Mountain, 11 a.m. Central, noon Eastern)

What: Four-session online seminar presented by Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC, specifically designed for staff at animal shelters, rescues, and nonprofit veterinary clinics.

How: 90-minute Zoom video sessions – only viewable live; no recordings will be available later. The Zoom links will be sent starting Aug. 12.

Cost: Free, thanks to a generous donation from a private funder. Attendees will be eligible for discounted behavioral consulting services by Kelley Bollen.

Questions: If you have questions, please email Kelley Bollen at info@humanenetwork.org.​

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.humanenetwork.org/signup-form-for-alive-thriving?mc_cid=c3ccf98e5d&mc_eid=e1fe8f1360

Webinar for CalAnimals Members - 8/19/20 - Human Animal Social Services (HASS) - Prototyping an entirely new system to serve pets and people in our communities - CalAnimals
2020-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Wednesday, August 19th from 10am to 11am
Human Animal Social Services (HASS) – Prototyping an entirely new system to serve pets and people in our communities.
Lisa LaFontaine (Humane Rescue Alliance), Bobby Mann (AmPA), Dr. Ellen Jefferson (AmPA) and Dr. Gary Weitzman (San Diego Humane Society)
The animal sheltering system as we know it was created more than 100 years ago and depended on addressing animal issues separately from human issues. Today, many recognize we are long overdue for a new approach that is in line with human social services, social justice movements, and considers animals as part of family systems.
Join members of the Executive Committee and some of the animal shelter directors involved in the Human Animal Social Services coalition (HASS). Hear about how collaboration with shelters around the country prototyping an entirely new system to serve pets and people in our communities. This session will clarify the tenets of HASS, dispel any misinformation and ultimately, encourage other organizations to consider a reimagining of animal sheltering.
Register today! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AXcGr04UQWuSf4zVHjfSdw

Webinar - 8/19/20 - ASPCA Poison Control Center - Xylitol: Biting Off More Than Your Dog's Liver Can Chew - ASPCA Pro
2020-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
About this Webinar

From bulk sweetener to chewing gum, Dr. Charlotte Means of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center will walk you through the effects xylitol has on canines, teach you how to calculate an estimated exposure dose, and help you navigate treatment options. Join us to determine what products have xylitol lurking in them and what bodily systems would take the biggest hit.

Takeaways

Understand the dangers of xylitol exposures in canines
Calculate an estimated xylitol dose from various commercial products
Determine treatment options for xylitol exposure

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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/xylitol-biting-more-your-dogs-liver-can-chew

Webinar - 8/20/20 - Chameleon Shelter Software - IT Operations - Chameleon (for Chameleon users)
2020-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Best practices, deploying updates and changes, database backups and the password change application. This session will be led by HLP’s own server and in-house IT legend Ron Saxer.
Can you answer these?
• What recovery model is your database using?• What types of backup are you using?• How often are you backing up?• Where are your backups kept?• How long are your backups kept?• Are they ever tested?• What is your recovery time?
60 min.
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Webinar - 8/20/20 - Training -v- Management with Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)
2020-08-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Training vs. Management
For many of our clients, they unknowingly drift between training and management. Because they are not clear on the difference, they believe their dog has learned X, Y or Z when in reality, they have managed the dog’s behavior, not taught actual skills. This frustrates the handler and leads to misunderstandings.
Both management and training have their place in humane, effective training. Knowing the difference between the two modes of interacting with the dog is key to helping your clients set clear expectations in any training program.
This webinar focuses on:

What is management?
Benefits & drawbacks of management
Does management always fail?
What is training?
Training vs prevention
The Think & Learn zone
Decision points: when to train, when to manage

Daily lives with our dogs are an ever changing blend of management and training, depending on the individual dog, our lifestyle, our skill level, expectations, and so many other factors. When a handler knows which mode they using at any given time, they can set realistic expectations for their dog’s behavior.
This video will be recorded in case you cannot attend live. 48 hours after the event, all who are registered will receive a link to the recording.
CEUS for IAABC and PPAB pending.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7234668171766327308?source=IAABC

Webinar - 8/20/20 - What are Mesopredators? Taking a Deeper Look at Solving Problems with Our Smallest Urban Predators - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Do all opossums have rabies? How can you avoid being sprayed by a skunk? What should you do about raccoons living inside attics or chimneys? This webinar will take a deeper look into the ecology of the most common mesopredators (including foxes, raccoons, opossums, and skunks) in our urban and suburban communities. Learn through video examples about their behaviors, how they have adapted to live in urban areas, and how they flourish as our wild neighbors. This webinar will also discuss the most common conflicts (real or perceived) that these species can create, and the best methods for preventing and solving them when they do occur.

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.

Founded in 1954, the Humane Society of the United States and its affiliates around the globe fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, the HSUS takes on puppy mills, factory farms, trophy hunts, animal testing and other cruel industries, and together with its affiliates, rescues and provides direct care for over 100,000 animals every year. The HSUS works on reforming corporate policy, improving and enforcing laws and elevating public awareness on animal issues.

** 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:

John Griffin has 20+ years of field experience ranging from resolving conflict issues with raccoons to protecting great apes. As Senior Director of Urban Wildlife Programs for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), John oversees field service and policy programs that resolve conflicts with wildlife. John has provided trainings and consultation for animal care and control, municipal agencies and state agencies. He has led workshops at national, state and regional conferences, and has been a speaker at academic and international conferences. John has also worked extensively with the professional wildlife rehabilitation community as well as to reform the commercial wildlife control industry and serves on advisory boards and working groups with those focuses. John is published on a number of topics and was recently a National Geographic Expedition team member exploring raccoon behavior in urban areas.
WEBSITE LINK: https://justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/what-are-mesopredators-taking-a-deeper-look-at-solving-problems-with-our-smallest-urban-predators/

Online Event - 8/20/20 - Ken Ramirez, Malena DeMartinin-Price and Terrie Hayward - Helping Animals Overcome Separation Anxiety - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
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, August 20 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Malena DeMartini-Price and Terrie Hayward to talk about ways to help our animals overcome separation anxiety.
Ken Ramirez 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.
Malena DeMartini, CTC, is renowned in the dog training world for her work on canine separation anxiety (SA) disorder. Her book, Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs, has helped countless numbers of dogs and her recent online course for guardians called Mission: POSSIBLE is proving to be an invaluable resource in the industry. In addition to writing and lecturing worldwide, Malena oversees a team of top SA trainers and runs an internationally accessible certification program for accomplished dog professionals looking to hone their skills. Malena is passionate about furthering education in this field through science-based methods – her next book will be coming out in October of 2020.
Terrie Hayward is a certified professional animal trainer and the owner of PAW-Positive Animal Wellness, LLC, in Rincon, Puerto Rico. She specializes in working with deaf dogs and with dogs suffering from canine separation anxiety.
Terrie holds a master’s degree in education. She is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) and a KPA faculty member. Terrie is certified by the Council for Professional Dog Trainers and is a Certified Member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
Terrie works with families and their animal companions, presents workshops, travels, and consults—always focusing on positive reinforcement interactions and modifying behavior through applications in behavior analysis. She is the author of A Deaf Dog Joins the Family: Training, Education, and Communication for a Smooth Transition and the co-author of the new book Grooming Without Stress: Safer, Quicker, Happier as well as the now-available Your 10 Minute a Day Dog. Terrie has published behavior and training articles in Bark Magazine, Grooming Business, Pet Business, Deaf Dogs Rock, and on the Karen Pryor Clicker Training website.
Learn more about Terrie on her website or on Facebook or LinkedIn.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Million Cat Challenge Kitten Webinar Series - Thursdays 8/6/20 to 9/3/20 - Webinar #3 - 8/20/20 - Foster Greatness - MCC and Royal Canin
2020-08-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
