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Webinar Series - 9/9/20 - Training Animals in the Shelter - Alive and Thriving Animal Behavior Seminars - Kelly Bollen
2020-09-09 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 - 9/9/20 - Instagram for Business: The Time is Now - Constant Contact
2020-09-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Instagram for Business: The Time is Now

September 9, 2020 10:00am – 11:30pm Mountain | FREE

Event hosted by a Constant Contact Partner

Instagram is a social media platform that was effective before the corona virus outbreak. Now Instagram has become an even greater tool for small business to share with their community that is hanging out online a whole lot more.

In this workshop we are going to uncover why being on Instagram matters to your business:

Understand how to integrate your Instagram strategy with the critical elements of your website and email marketing to create stronger business relationships
Discover the world of #hashtags to connect and gain followers
Create shortcuts allowing you to spend just 20 minutes per day on this platform
Get creative using unique content, quality images and captions as you gain insights on how to do it all just using your smart phone

Get to know the platform, tips on creating great content while eliciting engagement from followers that matter. Through this workshop you will be able to tap into the many reasons why Instagram has become a top social media marketing performer for business.
Who Should Take This:
Any business person who is wanting to up their game on Instagram from newbies to those with more experience. This will be a very interactive workshop so please come ready for hands on learning!
Hot Seat Opportunities:
During this workshop we will be choosing several attendees to dig deeper into their Instagram account and look at ways to better utilize the platform.

Register Now

WEBSITE LINK: https://blogs.constantcontact.com/event/Instagram+for+Business%3A+The+Time+is+Now_7013n000002MDlx/

Webinar - 9/9/20 - Perioperative Considerations in Dentistry - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-09-09 10:00 - 11:50 | Virtual
Perioperative Considerations in Dentistry

Unsure about whether something is normal or abnormal in the mouth? Ever heard about postoperative blindness or trigeminocardiac reflex? Do you know how to make a tape muzzle or place a feeding tube?

Time & Location

Sep 09, 1:00 PM – 2:50 PM EDT
Webinar

About the Event

This VDOS webinar will review the most common perioperative complications during dental and oral surgery procedures, including neurological deficits, tracheal injury, oral/oropharyngeal edema, iatrogenic foreign body, ocular and orbital injury, trigeminocardiac reflex, bleeding, emphysema and embolism, and vomiting and regurgitation. Fabrication of tape muzzles and placement of feeding tubes will also be discussed. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/perioperative-considerations-in-dentistry-3

Webinar - 9/9/20 - Leverage Your Nonprofit Profile to Achieve Funding Success This Giving Season - Candid Learning
2020-09-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
About

Gear up for the 2020 Giving Season! The global COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges, but we’re here to help you navigate and achieve funding success.
Join us to learn how to optimize your GuideStar Nonprofit Profile to reach millions of potential donors – including 200+ charitable websites, dozens of private foundations, and all major U.S. based donor-advised funds – and prepare for Giving Season.
By updating your GuideStar Nonprofit Profile and earning your Seals of Transparency, you’ll provide fresh information to GuideStar’s 10 million+ unique visitors, as well as the millions more who visit our partner sites, such as Facebook, AmazonSmile, and Network for Good.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.candid.org/training/2020-09-09-leverage-your-nonprofit-profile-to-achieve-funding-success-this-giving-season/

Webinar - 9/9/20 - Scaling High Quality, High Volume Foster Care in Times of Crisis - The AAWA
2020-09-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV):

Cristie Kamiya, DVM, MBA, Chief of Shelter Medicine
Kristen Jahnke, Director of Shelter Operations
Katie Christie, Manager of Foster and Animal Care

How do you support and scale your foster program during times of crisis? Humane Society Silicon Valley can answer that – they weathered the pandemic storm by pivoting their foster care and adoption processes into safe, no-contact, socially distanced programs. And did we mention they have acquired more than 3,000 new foster families since March’s lock down?
In this session, experts from HSSV will walk you through a few key components to effectively engage volunteers and your community to increase your impact while removing barriers to lifesaving capacity. Participants will walk away with an understanding of:

Increasing your medical team’s capacity through the utilization of volunteers and technology
Developing a foster training strategy that takes advantage of current technology
Managing increased foster demand through tailored and strategic communications
Seizing opportunities and seeing the silver lining in our new normal

The webinar will benefit any animal shelter professional interested in maintaining strong relationships and providing excellent animal care outside of the shelter environment. Read more about HSSV’s experiences changing their foster program to meet the crisis.
This session is part of the Shelter Medicine series, a collaboration between the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.
This program (both live and recorded) has been approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit and has been submitted to RACE for approval.
BONUS!:
– Members of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement who are vets or vet students may receive a free 1-year membership with the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV).
– Members of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians may receive a free 1-year membership with The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.
>> Membership instructions will be sent after you attend your first webinar in full.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/sheltermed-9-16-20

Webinar - 9/10/20 - Interacting with Diverse Communities: Cultural Beliefs - CalAnimals
2020-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Jace Huggins of Front Street Animal Shelter and Micheal Hildebrandt of Elk Grove Police Department

According to the Pew Research Center, 27%, or 10.6 million Californians are foreign born. Within all of our communities is a spectrum of cultural beliefs, practices, and understanding of animal treatment and ownership. From food sources, to four legged pampered fur children, Animal Services must connect, collaborate, educate, and interact with these diverse communities. Join us as we discuss the importance of leaning into learning, and understanding, who’s on the other side of the leash or carrier.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Webinar - 9/10/20 - Zoonoses, disasters, and veterinarians…oh my! - Virox
2020-09-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
WEBINAR: Zoonoses, disasters, and veterinarians…oh my!

Emerging pathogens are center stage these days, but that doesn’t mean that this pandemic is raging on in a vacuum. Hurricane season started June 1 and the Atlantic is just heading into the peak time for storms. What happens if we have a hurricane during a pandemic? What if the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is joined by that recently isolated novel influenza in…China? In these types of crises, veterinarians are integral – but do you know what to do? Or more importantly, not do? What to expect? How to disinfect? Join me for a lively exploration of emerging diseases, disasters, and what to do when…especially to prevent further disease transmission.

Dr. Jenifer Chatfield is the board-certified Staff Veterinarian at 4J Conservation Center and the Chief Strategy Officer for Vet Candy, LLC. Dr. Chatfield is a diplomate of both the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) and the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM). Along with her twin brother,
Dr. Jason Chatfield, she co-hosts the #1 veterinary podcast, Vet Candy’s “In other news…” and was recently profiled in Pet Vet magazine. Dr. Chatfield is a Medical Reserve Corps member and developed the “Veterinary Support to Zoological Animals in a Disaster” for the National Veterinary Response Team’s (NVRT) training curriculum. Dr. Chatfield has chaired the Florida Veterinary Medical Association’s (FVMA) One Health Committee and co-chaired FVMA’s Disaster Response Committee. Dr. Chatfield has a particular interest in infectious diseases and biosecurity and her work for the Dept. of Homeland Security’s courses has been focused on topics such as foreign animal diseases, quarantine and isolation, and malicious introduction of pathogens. Dr. Chatfield loves French bulldogs, Himalayan cats, the dirtiest of vodka martinis, and basking on Caribbean beaches.

Register TODAY: https://hubs.ly/H0tmPkx0

Online Event - 9/10/20 - Ken Ramirez and Melissa Millett - Talking About Cat and Dog Trick Training - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-09-10 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, September 10 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Melissa Millett, founder and head trainer of The Ultimutts, as well as her two cats, to talk about cat and dog trick training, with live demos!
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.
Melissa Millett
Founder and head trainer of In Dogs We Trust and The Ultimutts, Melissa Millett has taught thousands of family pets. As an animal expert, she has been featured internationally as well as on every major Canadian TV network, including Breakfast Television (Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary), CP24, Global News, CTV (Toronto, Vancouver), Animal Planet, The Pet Network, and more. Melissa is the host of the popular television show Doggy House Calls and the spin-off series Doggy Diaries in cities across Canada.
Melissa is known internationally as an advanced trick trainer and performer with Ultimutts. A few of the Ultimutts have been featured internationally on: Good Morning America, The Rick Mercer Report, The Family Channel, CBC, and Cineplex Theatres. Bella the Boston terrier has traveled across the country with Ripley’s Believe it or Not! to promote her appearance in the 2016 publication. Jellybean the deaf Australian cattle dog made it to the semifinals of the Facebook Watch show World’s Most Amazing Dog, receiving 36 million views and coming very close to winning $100,000 USD!
Melissa has partnered with Animal Coordinator Kirk Jarrett to provide an elite service for animals in film and TV. Most notably, the team co-trained the cats for Stephen King’s 2019 Pet Sematary and worked on a 2019 Super Bowl commercial as well as commercials for Duracell, Yoplait, and Gund. Past clients have included Paramount, Netflix, Warner Brothers, and more!
Learn more about Melissa and Ultimutts on her website or Facebook page.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Online Event - 9/10/10 - Townhall - Moving Beyond Bias with CARE 2.0 - Best Friends
2020-09-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Moving Beyond Bias with CARE 2.0

Description
Join Best Friends CEO Julie Castle and James Evans of CARE as they continue the discussion on diversity, equity and inclusion in animal welfare.

Time

Sep 10, 2020 06:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/4615989103178/WN_mVkOQ3ZsTTG1GVHgG3i2Lg

Online Course - 9/11/20 to 9/13/20 - How I Manage Common Medical Problems in Practice - IVS (fee applies)
2020-09-11 - 2020-09-13 | Virtual
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Chief of Staff
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
Ellen Behrend V.M.D., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Joezy Griffin Professor
Department of Clinical Sciences
Auburn University

This combination of two internationally recognized Internists will provide you with a practical approach to the management of many common medical problems that you encounter in your daily practice. You are sure to come away with some very helpful tips!
Seminar Schedule:

Single day registration available: Limited to 60 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experience
All times are Eastern time.
Seminars start each day at 5.00am Pacific, 6.00am Mtn, 7.00am Central & 8.00am Eastern
Friday (5.5 CE hrs)
Dr. Oswald:
8:05-8:50 Testing for Chronic Kidney Disease
9:00-9:50 Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease
10:00-10:45 Treatment of CKD (continued)
Dr. Behrend:
11:00-11:50 Trilostane: the latest on how to use it
12:00-12:50 A case based-approach to diagnosis of pu/pd – part 1
1:00-1:30 A case based-approach to diagnosis of pu/pd – part 2

Saturday (5.5 CE hrs)
Dr. Oswald:
8:00-8:50 Urinary Tract Infection – testing and treating uncomplicated cases.
9:00-9:50 Urinary Tract Infection – treating complicated cases and preventing recurrence.
10:00-10:45 Feline Pyelonephritis & Canine Prostatitis – diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Behrend:
11:00-11:50. Feline hyperthyroidism: finding it and helping your patients live longer
12:00-12:50. Diagnosing canine hypothyroidism: a case-based approach
1:00-1:30 Diabetics: anything new that can help?

Sunday (5CE hrs)
Dr. Behrend:
8:00-9:00 Diabetic conundrums: management dilemmas – dogs
9:10-10:15 Diabetic conundrums: management dilemmas – cats
Dr. Oswald:
10:30-11:35. Update on canine & feline congestive heart failure treatment.
11:45-1:00. Updates on treatment of coughing dogs (chronic bronchitis, airway collapse) & wheezing cats (asthma, feline heartworm).

Seminar Topics:

Endocrine

Diabetics: anything new that can help?
Diabetic conundrums: management dilemmas
Trilostane: the latest on how to use it
A case-based approach to diagnosis of pu/pd
Diagnosing canine hypothyroidism: a case-based approach
Feline hyperthyroidism: finding it and helping your patients live longer

Cardiac disease

Is a heart murmur a consistent indicator of underlying heart disease?
Murmurs, Gallops and Arrhythmias in cats.
When should Atenolol or Diltiazem be considered for feline cardiomyopathy?
What are the best treatment strategies for treating congestive heart failure in cats?
Considerations in thromboprophylaxis treatment in feline cardiomyopathy patients?
This asymptomatic dog has a murmur. What diagnostics should I consider?
Treatment considerations in mitral valve disease vs dilated cardiomyopathy.
Loop diuretic therapy in CHF – furosemide of torsemide?
What role does spironolactone play in CHF patients?
Reducing angiotensin and aldosterone – ACE-inhibitors or ARBs?
When to initiate and how to dose pimobendan in cardiac patients.
Use of Viagra in canine heart disease.

Respiratory disease

How to determine whether a coughing dog has chronic bronchitis vs airway collapse.
Which drugs are considered preferred cough suppressants in dogs?
Are bronchodilators helpful in coughing dogs? Which one?
When to consider surgical intervention or tracheal stenting in airway collapse.
Coughing cats – How do I tell if it is feline asthma or some other respiratory disease?
Do I have to give corticosteroids to feline asthma patients?
What are the preferred corticosteroids options for asthmatic cats?
When would bronchodilator treatment be useful in asthmatic cats?
Are human asthma drugs helpful in feline asthma patients?
Should cyproheptadine or Cerenia be considered in feline asthma patients?
Is immunotherapy helpful in treating asthmatic cats?

Chronic Kidney Disease

When should renal biopsy be considered?
Has SDMA become the preferred means of diagnosing CKD?
Should quantitative urine protein values be determined in geriatric patients?
Is blood pressure determination really that important in renal patients?
Which antihypertensive treatment is preferred in CKD – amlodipine, ACE-Is or ARBs?
What are the realistic goals in treating chronic kidney disease?
When should a therapeutic renal diet be started in CKD patients?
This dog/cat doesn’t like oral phosphorus binders. How important is this drug?
Is it just an “Ohio State thing” or are vitamin D, calcium and PTH important in CKD?
Appropriate use of erythropoeitin analogs in anemic CKD patients.
Appropriate use of fluid therapy and appetite stimulants in hyporexic CKD patients.

Urinary Tract Infection

What are the preferred antibiotics in uncomplicated UTI patients?
How long should antibiotic therapy be administered in uncomplicated UTI?
What predisposing disorders should I look for in patients with recurrent UTI?
How do I select an appropriate antibiotic in recurrent UTI patients?
What follow-up testing is recommended in monitoring UTI treatment?
What do I do when asymptomatic bacteruria is present?
What can be done to prevent recurrent UTI development?
Is oral cranberry effective? What about other drugs or supplements?
Does improving vulvar and vaginal health help reduce UTIs?
When to consider Phenylpropanolamine treatment in UTI patients.

Register Now
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/how-i-manage-common-medical-problems-in-practice-online-course/#event_toggle

Online Conference - 9/12/20 to 9/14/20 - IVECCs - Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (fee applies)
2020-09-12 - 2020-09-14 | Virtual
IVECCS 2020 | A VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
SEPTEMBER 12th-14th
REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPT. 14th!
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, after careful deliberation, the VECCS board has decided to have an all virtual IVECCS 2020 experience. View the video below from our new CEO for more details on the exciting offering we have planned for all our valued constituents; members, attendees, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and partners alike.
We thank you all, in advance, for trusting VECCS to bring you a first-class virtual IVECCS in this unprecedented time.
Also, please note, many live tracks will be recorded and available after the live conference.
All live and on-demand sessions are RACE Certified.
IMPORTANT DATES

AUGUST 23rd, 2020
REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO
RECEIVE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE CONFERENCE*
(*book, online or flash drive, not guaranteed for international shipping)
AUGUST 31st, 2020
REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO
RECEIVE MDR BOOKS BEFORE CONFERENCE*
(*not guaranteed for international shipping)
SEPTEMBER 14th, 2020
REGISTRATION CLOSES*
(*whether you plan to attend the live or on-demand sessions)
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.veccs.org/iveccs2020/

Online Workshop - 9/12/20 and 9/13/20 - The Power of Choice And How It Can Decrease Stress in Dogs - Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
2020-09-12 06:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
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?
Do you want to add more to your toolbox for assessing and modifying behavior in stressed dogs?

REGISTER HERE
Trailer Video:

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 interactive learning with working spots for 6 dogs. Irith and Kristina will present on the power of giving dogs choices and how it can decrease dogs’ stress and modify their behavior in a positive way. This workshop will help you hone your assessment and training/behavior plan development skills so you can work more successfully with dogs who are stressed out and have behavior issues. In addition, as a token of our appreciation, each participant will receive a small enrichment kit. Of note, they will only be mailed to addresses in the continental US. For registrations placed after August 31, 2020, the enrichment kit will arrive after the seminar.
This workshop is open to trainers, behavior consultants, veterinarians, shelter staff, and anyone else interested in learning more about the power of choice and how it can help decrease stress and improve behavior.
WHEN:
September 12th and 13th, 2020
WHERE:
ONLINE – Via Live Stream
TIMES:
9 am to 5 pm US Eastern Time
CEU’S:
CEU’s: CCPDT: CBCC: 16; CPDT-KA/KSA Knowledge: 16.00; NOTE: CBCC hours count toward CPDT- KA/KSA Knowledge requirements.
IAABC: 14 CEU’s
RACE: 16 CE
TUITION:

Early Bird Discounts until July 12, 2020

Individual – $250

Group Rate for 4 or more registering and paying at the same time – $225

Working Spot – $275 (There are 6 total working spots.) Contact Joann@thelooseleashacademy.com to see if your dog is a good fit for a working spot.

Registration after July 12, 2020

Individual – $275

Group Rate for 4 or more registering and paying at the same time – $250

Working Spot – $299 (There are 6 total working spots.)

In this workshop the following topics will be covered:
What is stress?
Definitions and function
Physiology of stress
Why is chronic stress bad?
Effects on health, learning/memory, and behavior
Research on stress
How can we reduce stress?
Stress during development
Control (or the lack thereof)
Adding choice to daily life
Improving coping mechanisms
Enrichment
Cooperation from the animal learner
Training
Petting
Husbandry
Walks
“Room of one’s own”
Why don’t we already do this?
Human need for control
Lack of understanding/cultural fog
Delayed reinforcement (for human)
Teaching animals to make better (by human standards) choices
The matching law and why it matters
Foundation skills for a choice-rich life
Setting up the environment for success

THE SCHEDULE – SUBJECT TO CHANGE
DAY ONE
Lecture: What is stress?
Definitions and function
Physiology of stress
Activity: How do you and your dog react to stress?
MORNING BREAK
Lecture: Why is chronic stress bad?
Effects on health, learning/memory, and behavior
Research on stress
Activity: Evaluate your dog’s chronic stress load
LUNCH BREAK
Lecture: How can we reduce stress?
Stress during development
Control (or the lack thereof)
Control as a mediator of stress
Activity: Giving your dog more control
BREAK
Lecture: Adding choice to daily life
Improving coping mechanisms
Enrichment
Activity: Evaluating enrichment options
END OF DAY
DAY TWO:
Lecture: Cooperation from the animal learner
Training
Petting
Husbandry
Walks
“Room of one’s own”
Activity: Choose what you want to
BREAK
Lecture: Why don’t we already give animals more choices?
Human need for control
Lack of understanding/cultural fog
Delayed reinforcement (for human)
Activity: Evaluate your own need for control
LUNCH BREAK
Lecture: Teaching animals to make better (by human standards) choices
The matching law and why it matters
Research on sub-optimal choice making
Cognitive bias in non-human animals
Activity: Matching law activity
BREAK
Lecture: Foundation skills for a choice-rich life
Setting up the environment for success
Activity: Foundation skill related activity
NOTE: There are only 6 working spots available, so make sure to secure your spot early!
Contact Joann@thelooseleashacademy.com to see if your dog is a good fit for a working spot.

Speaker Bios
IRITH BLOOM, CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CSAT, KPA CTP, VSPDT, CBATI, VSDTA FACULTY, DWA FACULTY
Irith Bloom is the owner of The Sophisticated Dog, a pet training company based in Los Angeles. She has been training animals since the 1980s and has worked with everything from chickens and rabbits to dogs and horses—not to mention humans. A biologist by training, Irith is fascinated by the science of learning and presents at conferences and seminars worldwide. Her writing has been published both online and in print. She is on the board of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and Chair Emeritus of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).
In addition to her Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge & Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) and Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA) certifications, Irith is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC); a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT); a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP); a Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer (VSPDT); a Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor (CBATI); and certified in TAGteach, a positive-reinforcement method for teaching humans. She is on the faculty at Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior as well as DogBiz’s Dog Walking Academy.
Irith has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania. Her company, The Sophisticated Dog, LLC, offers online virtual training to clients worldwide, as well as in-person training in a limited area of Los Angeles, California. Irith volunteers with National English Shepherd Rescue; the Los Angeles County 2020 Healthy Pets Healthy Families Coalition (a One Health initiative aimed at improving the health and well-being of people and their pets throughout Los Angeles County); and Wallis Annenberg PetSpace

KRISTINA SPAULDING, PHD, CAAB
Dr. Kristina Spaulding owns Smart Dog Training and Behavior LLC. She 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. Kristina has been in the dog training and behavior profession for 20 years.
In addition to working with behavior clients, Dr. Spaulding teaches a variety of online courses and webinars on the science of behavior. She conducts staff training on dog behavior for local veterinary clinics and animal shelters, and regularly presents on the science of animal behavior at training and behavior conferences.
In addition, Dr. Spaulding is a member of the APDT Education Committee. As a member of this group, she helps the APDT develop and evaluate their educational resources. In 2019, Dr. Spaulding received the Association of Professional Dog Trainer’s (APDT’s) Member of the Year Award. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free which advocates for minimizing fear, anxiety and stress for pets around the country. She chairs the Quality of Care task force for Meeting of the Minds, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving 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 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. In 2000, Dr. Spaulding moved to Minnesota where she worked as a dog trainer at a local dog training school before moving to her permanent home in upstate New York.
WEBSITE LINK: https://thelooseleashacademy.com/seminars-list/power-of-choice

Webinar - 9/12/20 - Colony Caretaking Tips and Tricks presented by Neighborhood Cats - Community Cats Podcast
2020-09-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Ants getting into the cats’ bowls or slugs making mealtime a slimy mess? Raccoons invading your colony? Got fleas? How do you keep the water from freezing in the middle of winter? Or calm the irate neighbor whose flower bed has been turned into a litter box? Find out how to deal with these and many more colony caretaking challenges from Neighborhood Cats with their 20 years of experience dealing with all things community cat. Come and share your battle-worn secrets too!
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4219922736726642444?mc_cid=dc8e774293&mc_eid=246765eb8f

Online Certificate Program - Starting 9/14/20 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)
2020-09-14 | Virtual
University of the Pacific Animal Shelter Management
Certificate Program

This award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals, those looking to advance their career, or move into the field of animal sheltering.
​The program’s courses include leadership, shelter operations, community program development, animal health/clinic operations, and marketing/development.

Next session starting Sept. 14 – Leadership Training

Program Content
The five courses are:

Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care, and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

Each of these courses includes live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.

Who will benefit from the program?

Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
New shelter directors.
Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
Board members of animal shelters.

Credit for program/courses
Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.
Each course earns:

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits

Schedule and Registration

Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is approximately seven months long and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and how to register can be found on the University of the Pacific website.

1. Leadership Training

Strategic Planning for Impact
Analyzing Operations and Decision Making
Managing People & Processes to Achieve Results
Organizational Responsibilities, Structure, and Board of Directors

Date: 9/14/20 – 10/25/20
Instructor: Bonney Brown
Course Code: UNSM 005 51 (6 CEUs)

2. Shelter Operations

Adoptions
Animal Care Fundamentals
Enrichment
Animal Behavior
Customer Service

Date: 10/26/20 – 12/6/20
Instructor: Denise Stevens
Course Code: UNSM 010 51 (6 CEUs)

3. Community Program Development

Community Relations
Volunteers
Foster Care
Spay/Neuter
Help Desk
Events

Date: 12/7/20 – 1/24/21
Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
Course Code: UNSM 015 51 (6 CEUs)

4. Animal Health and Clinic Operations

Understanding Shelter Medicine
Basic Animals Health Considerations and Care
Euthanasia Decisions
Clinic Operations

Date: 1/25/21 – 3/7/21
Instructor: Bonney Brown
Course Code: UNSM 020 51 (6 CEUs)

5. Marketing and Development

Development Fundamentals
Fundraising Strategies
Marketing Fundamentals
Adoption Promotion
Social Media and Websites
Media Relations

Date: 3/8/21 – 4/18/21
Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
Course Code: UNSM 025 51 (6 CEUs)

Individual courses (6 CEUs): $299
Certificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1,395, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($100 discount)
**This certificate program is not eligible for financial aid.**

HUMANE NETWORK WEBSITE LINK: https://www.humanenetwork.org/shelter-management-certificate

UOP WEBSITE LINK: https://www.pacific.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/benerd-college/professional-development/certificate-programs/animal-shelter-management-certificate.html

Webinar - 9/14/20 - Mental Health in Veterinary Medicine: Are we in dire straits? - VetGirl
2020-09-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Overwhelmed by COVID-19 curbside? Or from homeschooling? Or from living with your partner 24/7?
We’re all really “spent” right now, so we’re honored to offer a complimentary, 1-hour webinar by VETgirl’s Chief Happiness Officer Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW. Join us as she evaluates the evidence on mental health and wellbeing across the helping professions, with a focus on what makes veterinary practices unique. She’ll also explore the risk and protective factors that contribute to veterinary practitioners’ capacity to adapt and grow in the face of chronic stress. Lastly, she’ll cover concrete steps to follow when we – or our colleagues – are overwhelmed and need support/resources.
If you don’t have time or the mental energy for this one, then this is the one you need to view.
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!
*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/september-14-2020-mental-health-in-veterinary-medicine-are-we-in-dire-straits/

Webinar - 9/15/20 - Virtual: Introduction to Proposal Writing - Candid Learning
2020-09-15 08:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Virtual: Introduction to Proposal Writing

Training details
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET
The Ferguson Library
Virtual training
Stamford, CT 06904
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Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don’t want to miss one of our most popular classes!
This class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation. It will include:

The basic elements of a proposal
The “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a proposal
How to follow up whether the answer is yes or no
30-minute hands-on exercise to develop a proposal outline (in-person classes only)

Please Note:

A version of this course is also offered in Spanish.
For more on proposal budgets, see our free class, Introduction to Project Budgets.

Looking for sample proposals?
Our Sample Documents gallery has samples of actual winning proposals recommended by grantmakers.
Self-paced Learning qualifies for 1.5 CFRE credits and Live Webinar versions qualify for 1 CFRE credit.

Outcomes

Understand how to write a standard project proposal to a foundation.
Know how and when to follow up with funders after submitting a proposal.

Intended audience

All levels of experience
Grant writers

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.candid.org/training/2020-09-15-virtual-introduction-to-proposal-writing/

Zoom Call - CASCAR Members - 9/15/20 - Shelter PALS Shelter Law Webinar Series - Shelter Intake Legal Aspects - Koret Shelter Medicine Program and Shelter PALS/SFSPCA
2020-09-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Hello CASCAR friends!
Wanted to share what’s around the bend for this Tuesday’s call – for 9/15/20 at 10 AM Pacific:
San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS Shelter Law Webinar Series- Shelter Intake
What does the law say, anyway?
Join us this Tuesday, September 15, as the San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS attorneys discuss intake in California animal shelters. Gain a better understanding of California’s legal framework and your shelter’s legal obligations for animal intake in the state. This knowledge will in turn help shelter leaders more confidently communicate to diverse constituents about their shelter operations and explore creative ways to optimize lifesaving in their own communities, in times of both crisis and calm.
REGISTRATION LINK: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg

Shelter Medicine Rounds - 9/15/20 - Housing Support and Eviction Response Programs - UW Shelter Medicine and UC Davis KSMP
2020-09-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
From: National Shelter Medicine Rounds
Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 9:01:17 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: UW Shelter-Medicine; Kris Otteman; Cynthia Dawn Delany; Amanda Arrington; Gabrielle Chapman
Subject: National Shelter Medicine Rounds COVID-19
When: Tuesday, September 15, 2020 1:00 PM-2:00 PM.
Where: https://zoom.us/j/520278731

Plan:
This upcoming Tuesday September 15th from 3-4pm CST we will be joined by Pets for Life’s Amanda Arrington and Gabbi Chapman and HSUS TX State Director Lauren Loney to lead a discussion on the following:
Affordable housing shortages already existed for renters in every state in the country before the pandemic. Now tens of millions of renters are estimated to be at risk of eviction in the coming months due to exacerbated economic challenges from COVID 19. To keep pets in their homes, we have to keep people in their homes. Join us to talk through housing support and eviction response programs and advocacy on this important issue.
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731
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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 as well as sharing recordings after the fact.
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 and recordings moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.
Information shared during rounds, links to view rounds recordings and more information on National Shelter Medicine Rounds can be accessed in this public box folder: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/lh21g6odt0ab569qbdm2r2b0h4glg8gk
National Shelter Medicine Rounds generally take place every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 3:00-4:00pm CST with some cancellations for holidays and special events.

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.

Online Event - 9/15/20 - Addressing Compassion Fatigue and Work-Life Balance - HSUS/Banfield
2020-09-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
This presentation will focus on organizational tools and strategies for incorporating a strong work-life balance culture and building an emotionally resilient organization. We’ll reflect on productive strategies implemented by organizations during crisis and how those can help lead us to a more supportive and sustainable culture. Questions answered live in Zoom chat.
Dates: Recorded video available September 7-15, 2020 | Live happy hour takes place on September 15, 2020 at 6 p.m. EDT
Webinar Host: Pedro Cerame
Moderator: Kim Van Syo
Panelists: Hilary Hager & Lindsay Hamrick, HSUS
Sponsor: Banfield Foundation
Register
About the panelists
Hilary Anne Hager has spent the last twenty years managing volunteers in animal welfare environments and currently serves as the Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement at The Humane Society of the United States. Engaging volunteers in meaningful work to make the world a more humane place is Hilary’s passion and life’s work. She teaches compassion fatigue workshops around the country to help provide members of the animal protection community the support and resources to maintain their own well-being while working in a challenging and emotionally-charged environment.
As Policy Director for Companion Animals at The Humane Society of the United States, Lindsay Hamrick works to support local, state and federal policies protecting pets and supporting the people who love them. She holds a M.S. in Animals & Public Policy from Tufts Veterinary School and was previously the New Hampshire State Director for HSUS, passing stronger animal cruelty laws at the state level. Prior to her role in advocacy, she spent a decade as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing operations at three of New Hampshire’s animal shelters. As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Lindsay has deployed to assist victims of dogfighting and puppy mills and regularly volunteers at her local animal shelter. She is currently owned by three dogs, one disgruntled cat, three rescued cockfighting birds, three laying hens and, depending on the month, about 10,000 honeybees.
Event Date | September 15, 2020 – 6 to 7 pm
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.animalsheltering.org/trainings/spaytogether-virtual-happy-hour-qa

Online Course - Enrollment Opens 9/8/20, Starts 9/15/20 - Cultural Competence and Diversity - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
2020-09-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual
STAF184-0920: Cultural Competence and Diversity
The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.
Enroll Now

Presenter: Heather Howell, RVT, LVT, MBA
Course Open: September 8, 2020- October 2, 2020
Real-Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesdays September 15 and 22, 2020 9:30-11:00pm ET (USA)
Course RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock ConverterLevel and Prerequisites: This basic course will be open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians/technologists, support staff, practice managers, veterinary teams, etc., actively interested in cultural competency, diversity, and inclusion.
VSPN CE Course: “This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.(22-42966)” This course has been VHMA approved ID20-40.Course Description:
This course on cultural competency and diversity is meant to examine these topics and create an understanding of the importance of cultural competency in the workplace. During a time when the topics of race, equality and bias are in the news, leaders and team members will benefit from a greater awareness of diversity and inclusion practices.
Week 1 (Real Time Session September 15): Culture and Cultural Competence
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

Define culture and cultural competence.
Examine your cultural self-awareness.
Understand oppression, privilege, and the importance of cultural awareness.
Examine leadership role in individual and organizational cultural competence.

Week 2 (Real Time Session September 22): Increasing Awareness and Understanding
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to:

Define concepts and terminology related to marginalized groups increase awareness and understanding.
Understand workplace policies and expectations regarding non-discrimination.
Understand applicable laws and regulations.
Explore attitudes and consider the experiences of others.
Understand workplace professional communication.

Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course.
To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.

Required Textbook: There is no required textbook for this course.About the Presenter:
Heather Howell, RVT, LVT, MBA is a credentialed veterinary technician in CA and NV. She received her BS in Animal Science at UC Davis and her MBA at the University of Nevada, Reno. Since 1988, she has worked in all capacities of the veterinary hospital including hospital administrator, practice management consultant, speaker, adjunct professor, and instructor. She is currently the Veterinary Services Manager of the largest single-site open admission shelter in the USA, and consultant with Compliance and Training Consultants.

Total CE Credit: 3

Tuition: $63 ($57 early bird special if enrolled by August 25, 2020)
* Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CVMA approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status).
Prices are listed in US dollars.*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on September 15, 2020 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.

To Enroll:

Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
Each person is individually responsible for his/her own registration. To ensure that all information received is secure and correct, please do not enroll for a course on behalf of another individual.
For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email VSPNCE. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.

Enroll Now“This program has been approved for 3 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.(22-42966)” This course has been VHMA approved ID20-40.
Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.*For more information on VSPN’s upcoming CE courses, check the VSPN Course Catalog.

Lisa Kernaghan, LVT, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC)
VSPN CE CoordinatorVSPN CE Services: VSPNCE
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/STAF184-0920.htm

Online Conference - 9/16/20 to 9/17/20 - Best Friends Professional Development Symposium: Reaching New Heights in Contemporary Animal Services - Best Friends
2020-09-16 08:00 - 13:30
The Best Friends Professional Development Symposium: Reaching New Heights in Contemporary Animal Services is a new dynamic online symposium for animal services professionals and students devoted to lifesaving innovation and revolutionary change for pets and people.
The field of animal welfare is rapidly evolving as animal services organizations become resource centers, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated that change. In this creative two-day online event, you’ll learn more about the changes happening in the field and the latest in lifesaving from leading experts.
The symposium is part of a new initiative from Best Friends, presented in partnership with Southern Utah University (SUU). The goal is to develop prestigious academic learning opportunities that will facilitate career paths and clarity in contemporary animal services.
Presentation topics include:

Redefining Animal Services
Field Services Moving Forward
Keeping Pets with Families
Lifesaving as a Community Ethic
Leadership for Lifesaving Change
Compassionate Badassery
Fundraising During Economic Uncertainty
What’s the Deal with Cats?
Fast-Tracking Pets Through the Shelter System

See the schedule.
Cost
The registration cost is $155 and includes access to all event presentations, as well as bonus in-depth presentations after the event is over. You’ll also get a virtual goody bag that includes a free one-month trial to the Best Friends Vet Access app, a 20% discount to the Best Friends online store and more. (Stay tuned for details.)
Register for the symposium
Earn a continuing education credit (CEU) and academic credits
Your successful participation in the symposium will result in one Southern Utah University continuing education credit (CEU) and one certificate of completion (80% minimum attendance at the live online event is required).
Plus, if you choose, you can earn three professional development (PRODEV) credits that can be applied toward a bachelor’s degree or master of interdisciplinary studies (MIS), master of public administration (MPA) or master of business administration (MBA) at SUU. This option offers a significant cost savings to those with educational goals.
To earn your PRODEV credits, you will need to pay an additional registration course cost of $273 and complete an application. Please note that this discounted tuition rate is available only through approved SUU Professional Development & Leadership partner programs. Best Friends Animal Society is an approved partner. An application and additional coursework will be required. Learn more here.
And learn about more opportunities with Southern Utah University here.
Stay tuned for a complete lineup of speakers and presentations!
Schedule
September 16, 2020 (all times shown here and on website are MT – overall conference time on ShelterMedPortal calendar is Pacific Time)
9:00 – 9:30 am: Welcome session
9:30 – 10:15 am: Presentations
10:15 – 10:30 am: Break
10:30 – 11:45 am: Presentations
11:45 am – 12:15 pm: Lunch break
12:15 – 1:15 pm: Keynote presentation
1:15 – 2:00 pm: Presentations
2:00 – 2:30 pm: Wrap-up session
September 17, 2020
9:00 – 10:00 am: General session
10:00 – 10:15 am: Presentation
10:15 – 10:30 am: Break
10:30 – 11:45 am: Presentations
11:45 am – 12:15 pm: Lunch break
12:15 – 2:00 pm: Presentations
2:00 – 2:30 pm: Closing session
Details subject to change.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends.org/events/best-friends-symposium

Online Conference - 9/16/20 - Build Better Relationships (With Donors) - Network for Good
2020-09-16 08:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
Virtual Conference: Build Better Relationships

Wednesday, September 16th 11:30am-4:30pm ET

Join our upcoming webinar to learn how to take your donor relationships to the next level. We’ll tackle all the relationships that impact your nonprofit including technology, social media, communication, marketing, the board, and more!

We’ll cover:

How to create a tech-life balance to foster better relationships
How to build relationships with key stakeholders
How to foster diversity, equity and inclusion
How to develop a marketing strategy to create connection

If you’re unable to attend the entire conference, register and we’ll send you the materials afterwards.

SCHEDULE:
11:30-12pm ET: What’s Next for Fundraising?
Kimberly O’Donnell, Lead Fundraising Coach, Network for GoodPeter Hart, Product Manager, Network for Good
12-12:45pm ET: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Terri Broussard Williams, Founder and President, Movement Maker Collective

1-1:45pm ET: Building Relationships with Key Stakeholders
Jennifer Basten, Chief Development Officer, Austin Opera
2-2:45pm ET: Creating a Tech-Life Balance: Conquering Virtual Exhaustion
Beth Kanter, Master Trainer, Speaker, and Author
Meico Marquette Whitlock, Founder and CEO, Mindful Techie
3-3:45pm ET: Creating Connection with Communication Strategy
Beth Brodovsky, President, Iris Creative
4-4:30pm ET: Donor Engagements: Personal and Appropriate Communication
Kimberly O’Donnell, Lead Fundraising Coach, Network for GoodPeter Hart, Product Manager, Network for Good

WEBSITE LINK: https://learn.networkforgood.com/20200916-virtual-conference-donor-relationships-goals.html

Webinar - 9/16/20 - Hoarding: A Human-Animal Bond Disorder - HSVMA/ASV
2020-09-16 17:00 - 18:00
HSVMA WEBINAR
HOARDING: A HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND DISORDER
Presented by Lena DeTar, DVM, DACVPM, DABVP
in partnership with the Association of Shelter Veterinarians
8 pm ET/5 pm PT, Wednesday, September 16, 2020
This webinar is approved for 1.5 hours of RACE CE credit for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Registration is FREE for HSVMA and Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) members.
REGISTER HERE
If you are not yet a member, you can JOIN NOW to participate in this webinar, a free member benefit.

Dr. DeTar will explore this multifactorial issue, looking at the role of shelters, private practitioners, animal control, law enforcement, social services and animal welfare organizations. This presentation will include a case study of a shelter in Hawaii that was involved in a hoarding situation.
During this webinar Dr. DeTar will discuss:

Recognition of potential hoarding situations
Who to involve/intervene when suspicious
What types of ailments to look for in animal victims
Understanding which interventions may be successful, which not
Understanding challenges faced by shelters and how to help

This webinar is hosted in partnership with the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and is FREE for all HSVMA and ASV members.
If you are not a veterinary professional (veterinarian, veterinary technician, veterinary or veterinary technician student), we welcome your participation in the webinar for a one-time fee. Please call 530-759-8106 or email info@hsvma.org to complete the registration.
REGISTER HERE

PRESENTER: LENA DETAR, DVM, DACVPM, DABVP

Before she started working at Cornell University, Dr. Lena DeTar completed a residency in Shelter Medicine at Oregon State University/Oregon Humane Society and a master’s degree in veterinary medicine/public health at UF. In 2016, she qualified as a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, and in 2017 she completed board certification in Shelter Medicine through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Dr. DeTar’s interests include infectious disease management and prevention, population management and metrics, elective and non-elective surgery, the welfare impacts of shelter design, and shelter medicine instruction. In her work with Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at Cornell University, she teaches clinical-year students and interns medicine and surgery at Tompkins County SPCA, and lectures in the veterinary school classroom as well as conferences nationwide. During program consultations, she advises shelter leadership, veterinarians and staff in outbreak prevention, housing and enrichment, and shelter operations. She’s involved in research projects investigating infectious shelter disease, shelter medicine teaching, and HVHQ surgery. Dr. DeTar has worked in and volunteered for humane organizations across the US and internationally, and appreciates the philosophical, financial and physical challenges faced by shelters everywhere as they try to promote animal welfare, public health and the human- animal bond.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.hsvma.org/webinar_hoarding

Online Event - 9/17/20 - Ken Ramirez and Michael Shikashio Talk About Aggression in Dogs - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-09-17 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, September 17 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Michael Shikashio to talk about aggression in dogs, from proper leash-handling to consulting, and everything in between.

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.

Michael Shikashio, CDBC, is the past president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). He provides private consultations working exclusively with dog-aggression cases through his business AggressiveDog.com.Michael is fully certified through the IAABC and is a full member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). His expert opinion is often sought by numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, New York Post, Baltimore Sun, WebMD, Women’s Health, Real Simple, SiriusXM Radio, Chronicle of the Dog, and Steve Dale’s Pet World.
Michael is a featured speaker at conferences, universities, and seminars around the world. He offers a variety of workshops, webinars, and online courses on the topic of canine aggression, including the popular Aggression in Dogs Master Course.
Learn more about Michael and Aggressive.com on his website or Facebook page.
Check out the courses Michael is teaching at ClickerExpo LIVE here.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Online Conference - 9/19/20 and 9/20/20 - Taking Action for Animals Online - HSUS (fee applies)
2020-09-19 08:00 - 15:00, 2020-09-20 08:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
TAKING ACTION FOR ANIMALS ONLINE

September 19-20, 2020

Register now for only $25!

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Be part of historic progress toward a more humane world by attending Taking Action for Animals Online.

Learn to advocate

The leading national conference in the animal advocacy movement, Taking Action for Animals (TAFA) brings together volunteers and advocates from across the country for a shared goal: to better the lives of animals and people alike. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, TAFA 2020 will be a virtual event on September 19 and 20, with content available on demand through the end of the year.
We’re making progress toward ending the worst abuses of animals in the world, and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is leading the charge with the help of savvy and engaged individuals who support stronger protections for animals. The need to end animal cruelty has become part of the national conversation and has even made its way into the presidential debates. Be part of this extraordinary movement on behalf of all animals. Join us at Taking Action for Animals Online to gain the tools you need to protect animals in your own community.

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Over the course of two days, you will participate in on-line workshops with hundreds of like-minded animal advocates as keenly interested in protecting animals as you are. Take part in sessions where you will learn how to help end puppy mills, fur farms, factory farming and cosmetics testing on animals.

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Online Workshop - 9/19/20 - SPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-09-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
SPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit

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.
Please note: This webinar will not be recorded

Time – Sep 19, 2020 10:00 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates-and-locations

Online Workshop - 9/20/20 - Inter-canine communication - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Sunday, September 20, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific (4 hours)

SPA Workshop Session 2
Inter-canine communication
​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.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates-and-locations

Webinar - 9/20/20 - Bottle-Baby Feeding and Care Basics Webinar - National Kitten Coalition
2020-09-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Kitten Season may be quieting down where you live, or it never ends! In this free webinar, we want you to feel confident in caring for neonates, including how to bottle-feed. We will discuss how to determine if a kitten is truly orphaned and needs to be bottle-fed, how to set up a living environment, basic husbandry, isolation protocols and more! This session is for beginners.
*The recording for this webinar will be available on NKC’s Archived Webinar page (https://kittencoalition.org/resources/archived-webinars/) within a few weeks after the webinar ends.
*This kitten life-saving project was made possible in part through a generous Grant from The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®.
WEBSITE LINK: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1271721946587348752?source=9.20.20+Shelter+Med+Link

Webinar - 10/2/20 - Stressed Out: Dogs, Hormones and Stress - Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD - PPG (fee applies)
2020-09-21 00:00
Anxiety is a major problem for many pet dogs. What happens in your dog’s brain and body when something scares her? How long can you expect her stress response to last?
In this webinar, Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD, will talk about the stress response in dogs. She will explain the original evolutionary purpose of the stress response; what the hormones involved in it (like cortisol) do in the body; the difference between acute and chronic stress and the different effects they have on dogs’ health; and what we know about how long it takes the body to clear those hormones. You will definitely learn some cool stuff about how the brain works and what that means for your stressed-out dog!
Learning Objectives:

Describe how the stress response functions and what its purpose is.
Describe health effects (both positive and negative!) for acute versus chronic stress.
Explain how the stress response affects the dog’s brain and their ability to think clearly and behave normally.
Describe how long it takes the stress response to clear from the body, and list possible alternative explanations for dogs who display signs of stress longer than it takes for stress hormones to be cleared.

About The Presenter

Dr. Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD

Jessica is a veterinary researcher who is fascinated by dog behavior. After eleven years working as a computer programmer, she decided to go back to school to research the causes of behavior problems in dogs. She received her veterinary degree in 2012 from the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts, where she also received a Master’s degree for her work on stress behaviors in hospitalized dogs. After graduation, she completed a year-long internship specializing in shelter medicine at the University of Florida Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program. She received her PhD in genetics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying a group of foxes (often known as the “Siberian silver foxes”) which have been bred over many generations to be friendly to humans. She is currently working at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as a postdoctoral associate, studying the genetics of behavior in pet dogs through the Darwin’s Ark project and the Working Dogs Project. Her ultimate goal is to find genetic causes of fearfulness in dogs, to work with behaviorally challenged shelter dogs, and to help people better understand the science behind dog behavior. She also frequently teaches online classes and webinars about canine genetics and behavior. Jessica lives in Raymond, NH with her husband and three dogs. You can follow her on Twitter @dogzombieblog or on Facebook at facebook.com/dogzombieblog.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3702930
