Online Conference - 10/30/20, 10/31/20, and 11/1/20 - Conference Unleashed 2020 - Behavior Modification for Anxious/Worried/Fearful Dogs - Control Unleashed Program (fee applies)
2020-10-31 06:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
October 30 – November 1, 2020
Join us for the first annual Conference Unleashed!
A 3-day virtual conference focused on exploring the art and science behind the Control Unleashed® program. Geek out with us as we talk about everything from using CU for behavior modification to applying CU in sport-specific training and with other species.

Need help and inspiration for your reactive, distracted, worried, over-the-top dog? Need help and inspiration for your students’ dogs in a performance or a behavioral context? Or are you already a Control Unleashed fan? Come play with us and learn how to apply the Control Unleashed program to your specific situation! Whether it’s for a dog who is too anxious to tolerate strangers walking near them or a dog that is having trouble focusing at an agility trial, we’ve got you covered. Wear a costume, eat some candy, and enjoy the only conference that is so nerdy… IT’S SCARY!
Come learn from some of the world’s most popular presenters about

Operant conditioning
Neuroscience
Behavior modification
Start buttons and cooperative training
Focus and choice
Essential skills any performance dog needs to be successful at class and trials

Not sure how the broader themes fit into your training plan for your specific sport? Our unique context talks, given by experienced CCUIs (Certified Control Unleashed Instructors), will apply the CU program to various dog sports and daily life activities.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.cleanrun.com/product/conference_unleashed_2020_3_day_virtual_conference/index.cfm

Online Course - Registration opens 11/2/20 - Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner Module 2 - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
2020-11-02
DENT110-1120: Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner Module 2
The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.
Presenter: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Course Open: November 2-December 23, 2020
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, November 9, 16, December 7, and 14, 2020; 9:00-10:30 pm ET (USA)
Course RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock Converter
Level and Prerequisites: This basic course will be open to general practice veterinarians actively interested in veterinary dentistry. Participants in the course should have an interest in taking better care of the dental needs of their patients. Although not required, it is strongly recommended that participants take the first module, DENT109-0920: Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner Module 1, prior to enrolling in this course.
VIN CE Course: Open to veterinarians. This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-43202)
Course Information:
The second of 2 modules, this course is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. Veterinarians practicing all levels of veterinary dentistry are invited to participate, from the veterinarian just interested in getting started in veterinary dentistry to the Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist. The course will cover how to read intraoral radiographs, normal radiographic anatomy, radiographic diagnosis of common intraoral disease, indications for exodontia, extraction equipment and extraction techniques, indications, drugs and landmarks for local anesthesia, treatment of feline tooth resorption and stomatitis.

Week 1 (Real Time Session November 9, 2020): Fundamentals of Radiograph Interpretation
Presenter: Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to November 9, 2020 Real Time Session):
Advanced Veterinary Dentistry Dental Procedures: Periodontics, Endodontics, Restorations, and Orthodontics
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

recognize normal radiographic anatomy
understand the fundamentals of dental radiographic interpretation: periodontics, endodontics, and orthodontics

Week 2 (Real Time Session November 16, 2020): Exodontics
Presenter: Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to November 16, 2020 Real Time Session):
Chapter 12: Exodontics (Extractions)
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

describe the indications for exodontias
describe the instrumentation for exodontias
understand simple extraction techniques
understand surgical extraction techniques
understand how to perform multiple root extractions
understand how to perform techniques for specific teeth
recognize the indications for exodontia
understand the equipment and techniques for simple and surgical extractions

Week 3 (Real Time Session December 7, 2020): Local Anesthesia
Presenter: Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to December 7, 2020 Real Time Session):
Chapter 5: Local Anesthesia
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

describe the advantages of local dental blocks
describe the various local anesthesia agents
describe what each nerve block does
understand the techniques used

Week 4 (Real Time Session December 14, 2020): Feline Dentistry
Presenter: Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to December 14, 2020 Real Time Session):
Chapter 10: Feline Dentistry
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

describe current concepts in the treatment of tooth resorption and stomatitis in the feline

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(s): Participants are responsible for acquiring a copy of the required course textbook prior to the first real time session.

Holmstrom S (2019).
Veterinary Dentistry – A Team Approach, 3rd Edition.
If you don’t want to purchase the text, you can rent the Ebook edition at a reasonable price:

VitalSource – Ebook Rental, 90 day access, $21.60
Chegg Books – Ebook Rental, 90 day access, $20.21

About the Presenter(s):
Steve Holmstrom was one of the two original VIN Dental Consultants. He has co-authored the textbook which the course is based on, Veterinary Dental Techniques, which is in its 3rd edition and in 4 languages. He has also authored Veterinary Dentistry for the Technician and Office Staff and edited two editions of Veterinary Clinics of North America.

Total CE Credit: 6
Tuition: Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by October 21, 2020)
Non-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by October 21, 2020)
Prices are listed in US dollars.
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on November 9, 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 CEonVIN. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.

“This program (22-43202) is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 6 CE Credits, with a maximum of 6 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian. This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: Medical, using the delivery method of Interactive-Distance: (Web-based, Teleconference or Audio-Conference). This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements.”

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 VIN’s upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director
VIN CE Services: CEonVIN
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/DENT110-1120.htm

Webinar - 11/3/20 - Revisiting Respondent Techniques - Change the Behavior by Changing the Emotions - PPG (fee applies)
2020-11-03 10:00 - 11:30
CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)

When working towards solving behavior problems our focus tends to be on the behavior. This happens for a couple of reasons: firstly, behaviors are much more noticeable than the emotions that drive them; secondly, from the human perspective the behavior is the problem, not the emotion. From the dog’s perspective, however, the emotion is the problem, not the behavior!It is true that respondent conditioning and operant conditioning occur almost simultaneously, which results in an interplay between emotions and what the dog learns from punishers and reinforcers. Because of this interplay, we prioritize the “get the behavior” approach. But how much faster could a behavior problem be solved if we prioritized the “change the emotion” approach? Let’s remember that emotional states are antecedent stimuli, that motivation is an emotional process, and that emotional responses are more immediate than thought-out ones.This webinar will revisit respondent techniques such as classical extinction, systematic desensitization and counter-conditioning, as well as explain how to apply them effectively taking different variables into account.
Learning Objectives

Understand the impact of emotions on behavior.
Become aware of emotional states as antecedent stimuli.
Learn how motivation contributes towards reinforced behaviors not being displayed and punished behaviors being displayed.
Learn why emotional responses are more immediate than though-out ones.
Understand classical extinction and how to apply it, reinstatement of an extinguished response, renewal and spontaneous recovery.
Learn the various types of counter conditioning and how to apply them effectively.
Develop skills to ensure a smooth desensitization process.
Avoid the pitfalls of flooding.

About Your Presenter

Alexandra Santos is a professional canine behavior consultant and trainer, with formal education through The Animal Care College in the U.K. where she graduated with honors for the Diploma of Advanced Canine Psychology, and through The Companion Animal Sciences Institute where she graduated with distinction for the Diploma of Advanced Dog Training.
She is the author of the books “Puppy Problems”, “Puppy Training: How to house train your puppy effectively”, “How to leash train your dog and enjoy walking him”, “O meu cão e eu”, “Cão educado, dono feliz” (published in Portugal), and has also authored and co-authored several articles for the Journal of Applied Companion Animal Behavior and the International Institute for Applied Companion Animal Behavior.
Alexandra lives and works in Lisbon, Portugal, as a guest professor at Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias and provides individual coaching for dogs and their people. She has been a presenter at several seminars in Portugal and Brazil on positive reinforcement-based training and regularly presents webinars for the Pet Professional Guild.

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3909932

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 11/5/20 – Office Hours: What's Next? – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP
2020-11-05 09:30 - 10:30
Nope, we haven’t forgotten. Your valuable feedback about community perception, what it is and what we’d like it to be, is what we’ll be discussing on our upcoming office hours call. We’ll share the results (again since it’s been a bit) more in depth and welcome your feedback – both how it strikes you and where we can go from here to bring about the change we’d all like to see. To be clear, change that we can effect as a group of caring individuals in animal welfare – as much as we’d like to, we cannot make sweeping promises about the outcomes of this week. What we can do there is vote.
See you Thursday at 9:30 a.m.!
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Online Event - 11/5/20 - Ken Ramirez and Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz Explore Training Topics - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-11-05 12:00 - 13:00
LIVE FROM THE RANCH
Behavior nerds rejoice! This week, Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, will be joined by Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz to explore a variety of training topics, including poisoned cues, the perspective that “it’s all operant,” and so much more. Join us for this free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, November 5, at 12:00 pm (PT).

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

Online Event - 11/7/20 - Thinking Out of The Shelter: Taking Animal Care Into the Community - Ontario Shelter Medicine Association (fee may apply)
2020-11-07 05:15 - 11:30
CPD/CE Day November 7, 2020
Thinking Out of The Shelter: Taking Animal Care Into the Community

MORNING: BIG PICTURE VIEW

Amanda Arrington – Pets for Life
Alison Bressette – Aboriginal Community and Animal Advocacy Connection
Dr. Ellen Jefferson – Human Animal Support Services
Dr Michelle Lem – Community Veterinary Outreach

AFTERNOON : LOCAL INITIATIVES IN CANADA

Phil Nichols RVT – Toronto Humane Society
Kristina Burns – Canadian Animal Assistance Team, Community Veterinary Outreach
Dr. Shane Bateman – University of Guelph
Dr. Esther Attard, Dr. Hanna Booth – Toronto Animal Services

TALKS TO BE FOLLOWED BY A VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR NETWORKING EVENT.
For more details about the day, click HERE.
Thank you to our generous sponsors!

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ontariosheltermedicine.org/thinking-out-of-the-shelter-taking-animal-care-into-the-community/

Online Workshop - 11/7/20 and 11/8/20 - Aggression in Dogs Seminar - The Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
2020-11-07 06:00 - 14:00
Defensive Handling and Training
Michael Shikashio, CDBC and Trish McMillan MSc, CPDT-KA, ACCBC, CDBC

Are you currently working with aggressive dogs or have an interest in learning more about how to safely work with aggressive dogs?

Would you like to learn hands-on defensive handling skills?

Do you want to add more to your toolbox for modifying aggressive behavior in dogs?

Michael Shikashio, CDBC and Trish McMillan MSc, CPDT-KA, ACCBC, CDBC will be presenting a two-day workshop on:
safety, defensive handling, and the behavior modification techniques used with aggressive dogs.
Attendees will learn what is needed before working with aggressive dogs, gain hands-on experience in defensive handling and leash skills, and see videos of behavior change in aggression cases.

Registration

Cost: $195 – $275

Via Live Stream and the events WILL BE RECORDED
November 7-8, 2020 – US Eastern Time
As a bonus, all eligible November, 2020* LIVE-STREAM registered attendees will be receiving a Defensive Handling Kit in the mail before the live-stream event so you can practice the skills you learned in real-time! In addition, you will have access to two on-demand webinars after the event, so you can continue to hone your skills! ($125 retail value)

“How to Break Up a Dog Fight”

“Defensive Handling Skills”

The Defensive Handling kits will only be mailed to addresses in the 48 Contiguous United States and to those who paid the Continental US Residents tuition fee. For participants who live outside of the shipping area, the tution rate is lower and you will receive access to the webinars.
$125 will be deducted from the cost of your ticket if you cancel after a kit has been mailed to you.
On another note- the tools in the Defensive Handling Kit are for EMERGENCY situations only and NOT to be used in the context of training.
*We will no longer be offering Defensive Handling Kits after the November 2020 workshop. And, we will have one price for all -$195 USD

CEU’s

CCPDT – Approved for 16.5 CEU’s – CBCC-KA:16.5 (CPDT-KA’s can count the 16.5 CBCC-KA toward their renewal) IAABC and KPA – 14 CEU’s, RACE 16 CE (Pending for 2021)
RACE Attendees will have two weeks to view the recordings and submit for CE, all others will have one year to do so.

WEBSITE LINK: https://thelooseleashacademy.com/seminars-list/aggression-in-dogs-seminar

Online Conference - 11/7/20 and 11/8/20 - Medicine Weekend - NoodleU (fee applies)
2020-11-07 07:00 - 17:30, 2020-11-08 05:00 - 17:30
Medicine Weekend
November 7-8, 2020 | 17 Hours of RACE APPROVED CE

When it comes to the meatball of the conference, we know that you and your veterinary staff need LIVE Continuing Education credits, and we’ve certainly done our best to provide those to you with the most relevant topics available for veterinary medicine today. Don’t worry: this is different from other conferences you’ve attended (and not just because you can watch from your bed) – we promise that learning about new medicine topics can be fun. Our speakers were chosen because they are informative and entertaining.
Our medicine speakers are familiar with engaging an audience, and with years of real life experience in the field, they can incorporate personal experience and authentic humor into sessions. It’ll be anything but boring.
We know that keeping veterinary professionals engaged with hours of content after a busy week is no small task – but, to brag on ourselves a little bit – that’s exactly what we did with NoodleU. We cannoli shake our heads at how wonderful it all turned out to be.

Keynote Speaker: Shawn Achor
Harvard Researcher | Bestselling Author of The Happiness Advantage
Linking Positive Brains to Performance
Most business is done under the guideline that: if you work harder, you will be more successful, and then you will be happy. This formula is scientifically backward. What over a decade of research shows is that training your brain to be positive first actually leads to greater success at work. In fact, only 25% of job success is predicted by intelligence, the rest is determined by your optimism, social support network and the ability to manage energy and stress in a positive way. Based on Shawn’s book,The Happiness Advantage (2010) and research studying top performers at Harvard, the world’s largest banks and Fortune 500 companies, Shawn explains what positive psychology is, how much we can change, and practical applications and strategies for reaping the Happiness Advantage in the midst of change and challenge.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.noodleu.com/medicine-program

Online Course - 11/7/20 - Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop - The Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2020-11-07 11:00 - 13:30
Join Neighborhood Cats and The Community Cats Podcast on November 7, 2020, from 2:00–4:30 p.m.** EDT to find out everything you need to know to become part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood. Expert instructors will teach you the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works.
We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects.
Attendees will receive a certificate of completion** and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
**New York City-area attendees who earn their certificate will also qualify for free local TNR services, including spay/neuter, trap rentals, and expert hands-on assistance. If you are an NYC-area resident, please stay tuned after the class for an optional 30-minute session on how to access these NYC resources.
PLEASE NOTE – Webinar registration links will appear on the page you will be sent to after completing your purchase and on your receipt. You must complete this step in order to participate in the event. If you do not receive a receipt, please email support@communitycatspodcast.com before November 6, 2020 for assistance.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/product/neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-nov-7/

Online Workshop - 11/7/20 - Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-11-07 13:00 - 18:00
Saturday, November 7, 2020 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)

SPA Workshop Session 1
Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication
Description: This is the first of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and 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. Additionally, 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

Online Course - 11/8/20 - CAVMRC Online Fall Training - CVMA (fee applies)
2020-11-08
CAVMRC Online Fall Training – November 8, 2020
With over 2,300 volunteers, the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps (CAVMRC) provides emergency veterinary medical care to animals in disasters. As part of the CAVMRC’s mission to train and credential veterinary professionals to support animal and public health during a disaster, the CAVMRC is offering a low-cost, interactive online continuing education course to veterinarians, RVTs, and veterinary assistants.
By registering for this course, you are also registering to become a volunteer member of the CAVMRC, if you are not already a current member. CAVMRC membership is free and participation is strictly voluntary. This course is only available to CAVMRC members.
Registration closes November 1, 2020.
Course Topics
Animals in Disasters – Common Medical Conditions
This course provides detailed information on emergency/critical care topics that can benefit you in everyday practice as well as during a disaster response. Course instructors are Dorrie Black, DVM, MPVM, DACVECC and Grant Miller, DVM.
Course topics:

Traumatic Injuries/Triage
Fire-related Injuries – Burn Assessment
Fire-related Injuries – Burn Dressings
Disease Outbreaks in Temporary Shelters
Deployment in the CAVMRC

CEUs
Maximum of 6.5 CEUs. The CVMA is a statutorily-approved California CE provider.

Date/Time
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Introduction: 8:45 AM
Class: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Cost

Registration closes November 1, 2020

CVMA Members:
$99

Non-Members:
$119

DVM/RVT Students:
$25

Contact Information
CAVMRC questions: Contact Dr. Grant Miller at gmiller@cvma.net.
Seminar questions: Contact Della Yee at dyee@cvma.net.
California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps
1400 River Park Drive, Suite 100

WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/resources/disaster-response-program-2/california-veterinary-medical-reserve-corps-cavmrc/cavmrc-disaster-response-preparedness-fall-training-course/cavmrc-disaster-response-preparedness-fall-training-course/

Online Conference - 11/8/2020 - National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference 2020 - The National Kitten Coalition
2020-11-08 07:00 - 14:15
The National Kitten Coalition invites veterinary professionals to attend our kitten-focused NKC Veterinary Conference!
This Conference is made available to attendees for free thanks to our generous donors and sponsors. Join others -virtually- in learning information and approaches in caring for your youngest feline patients. Together we can increase the survival rates of kittens!
This Conference program has been approved by the AAVSB for 4.5 hours of RACE® continuing education credit for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians/nurses in jurisdictions that recognize RACE® approval. Recordings will be accessible for registrants after the Conference; however, CE Credit is only available for those attending the live session(s) on November 8th.
Sessions include:
“Kitten Development and Socialization” Leslie Sinn, DVM, DACVB
“Best Practices for Best Outcomes in Kitten Spay/Neuter” Cynthia (Cindi) Delany, DVM, KPA-CPT
“Kitten Health Scorer” Marthina (Marty) Greer, DVM, JD
“Lessons Learned after 12 Years of Saving Bottle-Baby Kittens” Ellen Jefferson, DVM and Alexis Bardzinski, DVM
“Helping Clients Help Kittens” Rosemarie Crawford, MA, BS, LVT
We hope to ‘see’ you there! For more information and to register visit https://kittencoalition.org/programs/national-kitten-coalition-veterinary-conference/.
This Conference program has been approved by the AAVSB for 4.5 hours of RACE® continuing education credit for veterinarians and credentialed veterinary technicians/nurses in jurisdictions that recognize RACE® approval. Recordings will be accessible for registrants after the Conference; however, CE Credit is only available for those attending the live session(s) on November 8th.

Thanks to our generous donors and supporters, registration is FREE!

Click here for information about the conference sessions and speakers and click here to register.

WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/national-kitten-coalition-veterinary-conference/

Online Workshop - 11/8/20 - Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-11-08 13:00 - 18:00
Sunday, November 8, 2020 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)

SPA Workshop Session 2
Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way
​Description: This is the second of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play and how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

Webinar - 11/9/20 - Perioperative Considerations in Dentistry - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-11-09 11:00 - 12:50
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

Nov 09, 2:00 PM – 3:50 PM EST

Webinar

About the Event

This VDOS webinar will review the most common perioperative complications that can occur during dental and oral surgery procedures, including neurological deficits, tracheal injury, oral edema, orbital injury, trigeminocardiac reflex, 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-4

Webinar - 11/10/20 - Life Skills for Puppies - Dr. Helen Zulch - Dog-iBox (fee applies)
2020-11-10 10:00 - 11:30
In this exciting webinar, Helen explains the Life Skills for Puppies Approach, offering a wonderful opportunity for professionals and the public to gain a better understanding of puppy behaviour. This recent concept has been developed to cover all the aspects of a dog’s life, from dealing confidently with new situations to exhibiting good manners around people and other dogs.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/life-skills-for-puppies.html

Webinar - 11/10/20 - Lessons from 2020: How the Animal Welfare CommUNITY has Been Impacted & Where to Go From Here - The AAWA and Petfinder Pro
2020-11-10 12:00 - 13:00
Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:

There is no doubt that just about every aspect of animal welfare has been touched in 2020. We bring together some of our top Petfinder Pro Adoption Options speakers to talk about the impact 2020 has made in our field and discuss some important takeaways for moving the industry forward, together. Join Katie Schmuke with our Adoption Options speakers, Kim Wolf, Sandy Rees, Emily Grossheider, and Caitlin Quinn for a can’t-miss discussion.

This webinar has been pre-approved for:

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 NACA CE
1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

Petfinder members who participate are eligible for exclusive Petfinder Foundation grant opportunities.

To register for Adoption Options workshops, log in with your Association username and password OR create a FREE “Learning Non-Member” account.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf5

Webinar - 11/10/20 - 2020 Philanthropy Debrief AF - The Libra Foundation
2020-11-10 13:00 - 14:00
Join Vu Le (Nonprofit AF and Community-Centric Fundraising) and Crystal Hayling (The Libra Foundation) for a fun and informal chat about the good, bad, and ugly of foundations’ response to the pandemic, protests, elections, etc., as well as what they hope to see in 2021.

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pkVCzUrfQiCfdZMYMRxefA

Webinar - 11/11/20 - Navigating the Housing Crisis - ShelterLuv and HSUS
2020-11-11 10:00 - 11:00
Navigating the Housing Crisis Webinar hosted by Shelterluv and the Humane Society of the United States
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 Amanda Arrington from the HSUS to talk through housing support and eviction response programs. The Shelterluv team will be on hand for customers to share how to track your programs in Shelterluv.
This session will be held on Wednesday, November 11th from 1pm-2pm (EST) / 10am-11am (PST).
You don’t have to be a Shelterluv user to join this session. If you’re not able to make this session live, still register and we will send you a video recording.
If you have any questions before the session please email us at info@shelterluv.com.
Looking forward to this session.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kWSusbWQSpyxWzlUHsqmHA

Webinar - 11/11/20 - Canine Communication in the Field and Shelter - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2020-11-11 16:00 - 17:00
The single most important skill for handling unfamiliar dogs safely, humanely, and successfully is the accurate observation and interpretation of canine body language. Great skills in ‘talking dog’ keep everyone safe and ensures that you can work efficiently when trying to get a dog to cooperate. In this webinar, Trish and Di will use pictures and videos to ‘develop your eye’ for canine body language so you can increase your understanding of what dogs are telling you.
You will learn:

Basic canine communication concepts, starting by looking at body parts, then at postures and movements.
The importance of context, arousal, and the influence of your own behaviour during interactions in the field
Basic and more complex canine body language

This is part of a two-part series:

November 11: Canine Communication in the Field and Shelter (this webinar)
Dec 2: Assessing Dog Behaviour in Shelter Settings

The Australian Institute of Animal Management (AIAM) is the national peak body representing Local Government Animal Management Officers. The AIAM Committee consists of a wide range of professionals engaged in the various aspects of animal management.
AIAM seeks to support those engaged in the business of animal management, and the function itself, by providing training and information, opportunities for networking and collaboration, and by encouraging the use of best practice policy and practices. AIAM promotes consistency of legislation, consultation in the creation of legislation and workplace processes, and healthy relationships with external stakeholders and the community. AIAM supports cross-sector collaboration and co-design of projects and initiatives.

Presenters:

Trish McMillan holds a Master of Science degree in animal behavior, and is a certified professional dog trainer, certified dog behavior consultant, and associate certified cat behavior consultant. She has been involved in the animal rescue and sheltering world since the mid-1990’s, starting out as a volunteer and working her way up to director of animal behavior. She worked for the ASPCA for nearly eight years; first as Director of Animal Behavior at their NYC shelter, then as a behaviorist on their field team, helping assess and rehabilitate dogs from cruelty cases, dogfighting and hoarding situations, then she joined the Shelter Research and Development team.
Trish currently does animal behavior consulting near Asheville, North Carolina, working with dogs, cats and horses. Her farm, Pibble Hill, is home to a happy herd of animals of five species. Trish speaks and consults nationally and internationally on animal sheltering issues, dog, cat, and horse behavior, dog aggression, and defensive handling. Her online shelter dog behavior offerings have helped students from around the world apply best practices at their respective shelters and rescues.

Dr Diana Rayment holds a PhD in Canine Behaviour and a Bachelor of Animal Science. Her primary research area is canine behaviour and assessments in applied settings, like animal shelters. She has also worked in a variety of academic and industry settings, including as a TAFE and university educator, as an applied scientist studying companion animal welfare and behaviour and working dog assessments, a dog trainer, a shelter nurse and most recently, leading the behaviour team at the Greyhound Adoption Program Victoria. Diana is now working to integrate and improve animal welfare and animal management practices in Australia through a variety of roles, including project management and staff and volunteer training at Second Chance Animal Rescue.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/canine-communication-in-the-field-and-shelter/

Online Conference - 11/12/20 to 11/14/20 - Fetch Virtual Conference - dvm360 (fee applies)
2020-11-12 05:00 - 19:30
Fetch Virtual, a dvm360® Conference

At dvm360®, we take learning to the next level, providing you with the ultimate clinical, management, technician, and well-being continuing education (CE) you need to continue to provide the best possible animal care. In this virtual conference you’ll experience four amazing keynote sessions; new tracks like One Health, DVM Moms, Feline Medicine, Veterinary Technology, and much more; well-being activities like bootcamp, yoga, comedy hour and more; and the opportunity to watch even more sessions with the on demand recordings available until November 28, 2020.
WEBSITE LINK: https://event.dvm360.com/event/82043058-6380-4369-91f8-d89f0877cff7/

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 11/12/20 – Office Hours: ADKAR for Lasting Change – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP
2020-11-12 09:30 - 10:30
What’s around the next curve? This week Dr. Cynthia Karsten will bring ADKAR to CASCAR. The change management model’s acronym stands for Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability and Reinforcement, all necessary outcomes to create lasting change. Find out more Thursday at 9:30 a.m.!
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Webinar - 11/12/20 - Are We Looking for Reasons to Deny Adopters? - The AAWA & NEFHS
2020-11-12 10:00 - 11:30
Are We Looking For Reasons To Deny Adopters?

Animal welfare organizations are missing out on great adoptions due to outdated application requirements. This session will dive into the many ways that animal welfare inadvertently restricts marginalized groups, such as POC and those with disabilities, losing out on many wonderful adopters. This session is part of a 3-part series from The New England Federation of Humane Societies (NEFHS) hosted by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.
Speakers: James Evans & Panel from CARE

WEBSITE LINK: http://www.newenglandfed.org/new-england-federation-outreach-events-registration-is-open/

Webinar - 11/12/20 - Dogs on the Move​​​​​​ - Mitigating infectious disease risk while saving lives through international dog transport - Virox
2020-11-12 11:00 - 12:00
Dogs on the move – Mitigating infectious disease risk while saving lives through international dog transport
During the last decade, increasing numbers of animal welfare organizations have begun working in poorly resourced areas around the globe in an effort to improve animal welfare. In areas with little capacity for local adoptions, sheltering organizations have started investigating whether international pet adoption might be a viable option to increase their live release rates. As a result, thousands of dogs and cats are being transported every year from places like Southeast Asia into adoptive homes in the US and Canada. This practice, while a life-saving mechanism for many animals, is not with inherent risks and controversy. The recent COVID pandemic has also heightened concerns regarding animal transport and disease importation. This presentation will discuss current trends in international companion animal transport, risks of importation to both animal welfare and public health, diseases of concern, and recommendations to mitigate the risk of unintentional infectious disease introduction and transmission.

Katherine Polak, DVM, MPH, MS, DACVPM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice)
Head of Stray Animal Care – Southeast Asia, FOUR PAWS International
https://www.katherinepolakdvm.work/
​​​​​​​Dr. Katherine Polak is a veterinarian dedicated to improving animal welfare in Southeast Asia, and in limited-resourced communities around the world. She currently serves as the Head of Stray Animal Care – Southeast Asia for FOUR PAWS International, a global animal welfare organization based in Vienna, Austria working to end the suffering of wild, stray, and farm animals. Based out of Bangkok, Thailand, Dr. Polak currently manages a variety of companion animal programs in Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, with a special focus on combating the cruel dog and cat meat trade in the region. A boarded specialist in both Shelter Medicine and Veterinary Preventive Medicine, her focus is on veterinary training, high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter programs, and organizational capacity building. She also serves as faculty at the University of Florida where she teaches in the online Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, sits on the WSAVA Animal Welfare Committee, and has also co-edited the textbook, ‘Field Manual for Small Animal Medicine’ with Wiley Publishing, a resource for veterinarians working in under-resourced communities.

WEBSITE LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/137/xyxvzt0z

Online Event - 11/12/20 - Ken Ramirez and Karen London, Ph.D., on the Importance of Play - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-11-12 12:00 - 13:00
LIVE FROM THE RANCH
This week, Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, will be joined by Karen London, Ph.D.,to talk about the importance of play in influencing our dog’s behavior. Join us for this free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, November 12, at 12:00 pm (PT).

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Town Hall - 11/12/20 - The Human Connection: save more lives by building stronger relationships in communities. - Best Friends
2020-11-12 15:00 - 16:00
The Human Connection: save more lives by building stronger relationships in communities.
How animal control and community organizing can build sustainable change. Join us for an in-depth conversation between Scott Giacoppo (Director of National Municipal and Shelter Support) and Kenny Lamberti (Director of Grassroots Advocacy) as they examine the why and how behind relationship centered connections.
Register Here
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/best-friends-town-halls

Webinar - 11/12/20 - How to Train an Errorless "Leave It!" - Julie Daniels - FDSA (fee applies)
2020-11-12 15:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2020
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
Don’t touch that! How do you train a “don’t do it” concept without using aversive methods? That’s what this webinar is all about. No more grabbing up the cookies or covering them with your hand. No more frustration and confusion for your dog when something looks to be available but it’s not.
In this webinar we’ll look at when to “Take It!” (or “Get It!”) and when to “Leave It!” The concept and the verbal cues will be built through fun and simple games. Not surprisingly, clean mechanics are the key! We’ll train both cues without causing frustration or confusion. There will be simple step-by-step instructions. You can follow the steps at home in a very small space, with no special equipment. Then we’ll take the concepts outdoors into the big spaces of the real world.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 11/12/20 - Destination Known: Your GPS to Training Behaviors - Julie Flanery - FDSA (fee applies)
2020-11-12 18:00 - 20:00
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2020
Time: 6pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
In training behaviors, we have a lot of options at our disposal! Choosing between shaping, capturing, luring, prompting, or modeling can be daunting. We know where we want to go, we just need to figure out how to get there! This webinar will explain these strategies, including the benefits and drawbacks of each, how to apply them effectively and how to transfer a cue to a learned behavior. Join Julie to map out a clear path to your next training destination!

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Course - 11/13/20 to 11/15/20 - Managing the Geriatric Patient - IVS (fee applies)
2020-11-13 05:00 - 10:30
Debra Horwitz D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Veterinary Behavior Consultants, St. Louis MO

Sheilah Robertson BVMS, (Hons), Ph.D.
DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), MRCVS.
Senior Medical Director, Lap of Love
Gainseville, FL

Heidi Lobprise D.V.M.
Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College
Chief Dental Officer
Main St. Veterinary Dental Clinic
Flower Mound, TX
This all new seminar has been designed to provide you with practical information on the current thoughts on management of common problems encountered in the geriatric patient. The combination of a behaviorist, an Anesthesiologist/pain management specialist and a dentist will provide a unique approach to the patient management.

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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)
8:00am – 1:30pm ET
Dr. Lobprise:
8:00am – 9:40am:

What is senior?
Senior care programs in your practice

Dr. Horwitz
9:50am – 11.40am

Anxiety and CDS diagnosis and treatment

Dr Robertson
11:50am -1:30pm

Is your practice senior friendly?

Too old for anesthesia?

Saturday (5.5 CE hrs)
8:00am – 1.30pm ET
Dr. Robertson
8:00am – 9:40am:

How do we identify and diagnose cats with osteoarthritis?
Now what? – treatment options for cats with osteoarthritis

Dr. Lobprise
9:50am – 11.40am

Little Dog/Big Dog
Senior Cats

Dr. Horwitz
11:50am – 1:30pm:

Is it in their head or is it medical?

Sunday (5CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:00pm ET
Dr. Lobprise
8:00am – 9:40am:

Dentistry for Seniors and general dental tips

Dr. Horwitz
9:50am – 11.20am

Environmental Enrichment and behavioral pain management solutions

Dr. Robertson:
11:30am – 1:00pm

The last appointment

Seminar Topics:

Behavior

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome
Anxiety
Environmental Enrichment pain management solutions that are behavioral in nature
Life stage care
Is it in their head or is it medical?

Senior/Geriatric care

What is senior?
Senior care programs in your practice
Little Dog/Big Dog
Senior Cats
Dentistry for Seniors

Hospice/End-of-Life

Is your practice senior friendly?
Senior/geriatric anesthesia
Chronic pain in seniors
Assessing Quality of life
End of life care -palliative care and hospice
The last appointment

Register Now

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/managing-the-geriatric-patient-online-course/

Webinar - 11/13/20 - Confronting Conflict with Teams - Banfield
2020-11-13 09:00 - 10:30
Friday, November 13, 2020 from 9:00am – 10:30am PT
Conflict is something that, as much as we try, we cannot avoid because conflict comes up anytime your view differs from another’s — and humans are opinionated beings. While most of us have a strong reactions to conflict, including (but not limited to) fear; avoidance; and/or dread, conflict can also have positive impacts. It can allow for exploration of new and different ways of doing things resulting in better outcomes. When we think of the negatives of conflict it’s because of the emotions that conflict evokes — often making situations feel explosive. By learning how to step up to conflict and confronting it head on by using the right approach, you can turn conflict into a positive for both you and your team.
Course Timing: 1.5 hour virtual session with 15 minute pre-work (RACE approved)

This session will help you:

Define the five modes of handling conflict; competing, collaborating, avoiding, accommodating
Help you understand how to identify the best mode for various situations to produce a positive experience
Identify where you may or may not be flexing your approach to conflict in a current team situation to determine what approach would be best to get you a positive outcome

When we step up to conflict, instead of away from it, and take the right approach we can change our perception and, ultimately, end in a better place than we are today.

WEBSITE LINK: https://app.jobvite.com/TalentNetwork/action/campaign/w/NzQ5MzQ
