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SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 9/28/20 - Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning - IAABC (Fee Applies)
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning\n“That there could be a science of behavior\, of what we do\, of who we are?\nHow could you resist that?”\n– Donald M. Baer \n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Information\nRegister\n\n\nCourse begins: September 28\, 2020\nDuration: 4 weeks\nInstructor: JoAnna Platzer\, B.Sc.\nVideo Lectures by Dr. Erica Feuerbacher\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Course\nThis course will help you: \n\nThink scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.\nUnderstand and break training into component principles.\nUnderstand environmental events that maintain behavior.\nIncrease your ability to be humane and effective.\nUnderstand how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud our thinking and our work.\nConsider what we are describing when we say an animal is “confident\,” “creative\,” “a problem solver\,” and how we should approach those learners.\nSee the common principles at play in different animals & species.\nBecome a more effective and humane trainer by cutting through the jargon and directly assessing behavior.\n\nCourse Activities\, Objectives\, & Assessment\nOnline Lectures: Each week there will be several short videos (10-20 minutes each; typically 60-90 minutes total per week) that will discuss the topics for that week. \nOnline Readings with Reading Guides: Each week you will have a scientific reading with a guide to help you navigate the reading. The paper will exemplify the principles being discussed that week. \nOnline Assignments: During Weeks 1-3\, you will have 1-2 short online assignments each week. Some of these will entail you giving an example and then giving feedback on examples provided by a few of your fellow students. \nOnline posts: During Weeks 2-4 you will post two questions\, comments or reflections relevant to the material from the previous week to the discussion forum. You will also respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts from that week (= total of four posts per week). Your questions and responses will be graded based on their thoughtfulness and completeness. \nFinal Project: During Week 4\, you will complete a final project/paper in which you will synthesize the topics covered to cohesively analyze and scientifically critique publicly available training videos and handouts. \nClass Schedule\nThis four-week course will begin on the specified start date. The first three weeks will explore the scope of the course. There will be no new content in the fourth week which is reserved for completing final projects\, discussion and synthesizing the course content. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends. \nCourse Completion/CEU Requirements\nAuditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System. \nFull Students must carry out the reading assignments listed in the syllabus before class (first class not included)\, complete all assignments\, check email and visit the learning site regularly (at least once a day) to check in on the discussion group. Students should expect to spend an average of 4-5 hours per week on course material and viewing\, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials. \nRegistration Information\n\n\n\n\nAuditor\nFull Student\n\n\nCEUs\n6 (CCPDT\, IAABC\, KPA)\n8 (CCPDT\, IAABC\, KPA)\n\n\nMember Cost\n$129*\n$199*\n\n\nNon-Member Cost\n$159\n$259\n\n\n\n*IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code \nOnline Course Cancellation Policy\n\nFull refunds available more than 30 days before program start.\n50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.\nNo refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.\n\nAbout the Instructors\n \nJoAnna Platzer\, B.Sc.\, CPDT-KA\, is a Doctoral Candidate in the Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare lab at Virginia Tech under Dr. Erica Feuerbacher. She attended the University of Florida where she majored in Zoology with an emphasis on animal behavior. After graduation\, she participated in research on site fidelity of Mockingbirds with the University of Florida\, social behavior of Fairy-wrens with Cornell University\, and comparative cognition of canines with Yale University. She has worked as a professional dog trainer and has experience in zoos and conservancies\, where she was involved in training exotic animal species for enrichment and low-stress husbandry. Her current research focuses on the impact of fostering programs on shelter dog welfare\, reinforcer efficacy of different types of grain for horses\, and behavioral synchronization between dogs and their owners. \n  \nErica Feuerbacher\, Ph.D.\, BCBA-D\, CPDT-KA is an Assistant Professor of Anthrozoology at Carroll College in Helena\, MT\, where she leads the canine program in which students train foster dogs during the academic year. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Florida under the advisorship of Dr. Clive Wynne in the UF Canine Cognition and Behavior Lab (now part of the Canine Science Collaboratory) and her Masters in Behavior Analysis in the Organization for Reinforcement Contingencies under the advisorship of Dr. Jesus Rosales-Ruiz. \nShe has published a variety of scientific articles of her research on learning theory and the dog-human relationship. She has taught Principles of Behavior Analysis\, Behaviorism in Contemporary Society\, Learning and Cognition\, Basic and Advanced Canine Training\, Research Methods\, and General Psychology at the college level. She has earned several awards for her behavior analytic research and her dedication to the theoretical foundations of behavior analysis. Her research interests center on dog-human social interactions\, canine welfare\, and enhancing humane\, effective training techniques. \n  \nIf you have questions\, email us at courses@iaabc.org. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://m.iaabc.org/courses/fundamentals-animal-behavior/
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 9/28/20 - Compassion Fatigue Strategies - University of Florida - Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Compassion Fatigue Strategies\n\nCompassion Fatigue Strategies is a unique online class designed to support people who work with animals. In this four module\, self-paced class\, you will establish a foundation of knowledge to help you better understand and transform your experience with compassion fatigue.The course will help you recognize signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue\, learn to manage your stress levels and increase your self-care practices\, connect with the rewards of your work\, build your resiliency\, and commit to making successful changes in your life and in your organization. \nThis class is a personal exploration to help you build the self-awareness necessary to manage the impact of compassion fatigue. Please be aware that the class work can be emotionally challenging. \nBy the end of class you’ll have six strategies to help you manage and transform your experience with compassion fatigue\, your personal mission statement and goals to help you make lasting changes\, a better understanding of yourself and how to engage in self-care that works for you\, and the tools you need to be well\, while you continue to do good work! \n\n\n\nWhen help is needed.\n\nThis class is not a substitution for professional mental health care. If you’re suffering from clinical depression\, anxiety\, or are having suicidal thoughts\, please seek professional help. \n\n\nCourse Instructor\n\n\n\nJessica Dolce is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator via the Green Cross of Traumatology\, receiving her training through The Figley Institute and Tend Academy. She helps animal care and welfare professionals to navigate compassion fatigue and cultivate resilience\, so that they can make a positive impact for animals and create a life that they truly enjoy.Jessica brings more than fifteen years of experience working with and for companion animals to her classes\, workshops and coaching. She is an adjunct faculty member at the Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida and her project\, Dogs In Need Of Space\, provides practical\, emotional support to dog owners and animal care professionals around the world. Jessica earned her Master of Science in Adult and Higher Education from the University of Southern Maine and holds certificates in mindfulness facilitation and positive psychology coaching.You can find Jessica online at jessicadolce.com \n\nCourse Schedule\nThis asynchronous course begins on September 28th\, 2020. The interactive portion of this course including discussions with the course instructor will end on November 22nd\, 2020 however participants will still be able to access course materials and complete the modules in order to earn a certificate of completion through January 22nd\, 2021. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this course is completed via the University of Florida’s Distance Learning department using the “Quick Registration” platform. The self-paced course materials are delivered entirely online through UF’s e-Learning platform (Canvas). Registration Fee: $200. \nVeterinary Continuing Education Credits\nThis course is the equivalent of 15 contact hours for Veterinary Continuing Education in the state of Florida. Students taking this course from other states will need to contact their licensing board for guidance. This course has also been approved for Certified Animal Welfare Administrator Continuing Education Credits. Those students who are Certified Animal Welfare Administrators through The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (Formerly SAWA) are to keep a record of the time spent in this course to apply for the credit. \nRequired Resources\nNo texts are required for this course. All readings and resources are contained within the online course management system. \n\nREGISTER TODAY!\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/continuing-education/compassion-fatigue-strategies/
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Registration Opens 9/29/20 - Clinical Use of Perioperative Drugs in the Small Animal Patient: Real-World Applications - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:ANES114-0920: Clinical Use of Perioperative Drugs in the Small Animal Patient: Real-World Applications\nThe lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform. \nPresenters: \n\n\n\nNancy Brock\, DVM\, DACVAA (Course Coordinator)\nLydia Love\, DVM\, DACVAA\nKris Kruse-Elliott\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVAA\nCourse Open: September 29-November 6\, 2020\nReal Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesdays\, October 6\, 13\, 20 and 27\, 2020; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)\nCourse RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock ConverterLevel and Prerequisites: This basic course will appeal to seasoned\, newly minted and returning small animal clinicians alike – anyone interested in deepening their understanding of decision making that enhances clinical anesthesia safety: \n\nVeterinarians new to and re-acquainting themselves with small animal practice will find a valuable overview of drugs and drug selection to optimize anesthesia management.\nExperienced practitioners will find this course to be helpful optimizing existing anesthesia protocols and developing new protocols with an introduction to newly available anesthetic drugs.\n\nVIN CE Course: Open to veterinarians and licensed or experienced (5 years suggested) veterinary staff. Veterinary staff may only enroll if they are associated with an enrolled veterinarian. Veterinary staff need to provide the name of their veterinarian in the comment section during the enrollment process. This course is RACE approved for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists. (RACE 22-42933)\nPlease note: Veterinary staff may not be able to access the full complement of VIN Message Board – based resources in the course library.Course Information: \nThis course provides an overview of anesthesia drugs\, old and new\, with a focus on drug selection to optimize anesthesia management in cats\, dogs and rabbits. Case studies with varying levels of complexity and patient compromise will provide examples for participants to discuss pros and cons of drug selection. \nWeek 1 (Real Time Session October 6\, 2020): Pre-anesthesia Medication (Oral and Injectable) \nPresenters: Dr. Nancy Brock\, Dr. Lydia Love\, and Dr. Kris Kruse-Elliott\nFormat: Audio\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\nmodify their existing pre-anesthesia protocols to address nagging problems or persistent deficiencies.\nchoose whether newer anesthesia drugs or techniques should be incorporated into their current anesthesia protocols.\nadjust their anesthesia drug dosing regimens and drug timing to fit patient safety needs.\n\nWeek 2 (Real Time Session October 13\, 2020): Induction and Maintenance of Anesthesia \nPresenters: Dr. Nancy Brock\, Dr. Lydia Love\, and Dr. Kris Kruse-Elliott\nFormat: Audio\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\nmodify their existing anesthesia induction and maintenance protocols to address nagging problems or persistent deficiencies.\nchoose whether newer anesthesia drugs or different use scenarios for existing drugs should be incorporated into their current anesthesia protocols.\nadjust their anesthesia induction drug dosing and anesthesia maintenance regimens.\n\nWeek 3 (Real Time Session October 20\, 2020): Peri-operative Pain Management & Recovery from Anesthesia \nPresenters: Dr. Nancy Brock\, Dr. Lydia Love\, and Dr. Kris Kruse-Elliott\nFormat: Audio\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\nmodify their existing anesthesia protocols to address nagging problems or persistent deficiencies and improve quality and safety of anesthesia recovery and pain management for their patients.\nchoose whether newer anesthesia or analgesia drugs or techniques should be incorporated into their current anesthesia protocols.\nadjust their anesthesia and analgesia drug dosing regimens based on patient needs and drug availability.\n\nWeek 4 (Real Time Session October 27\, 2020): Putting it All Together – Case Examples \nPresenters: Dr. Nancy Brock\, Dr. Lydia Love\, and Dr. Kris Kruse-Elliott\nFormat: Audio\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\nuse information learned in the course to improve quality and safety of anesthesia delivery and address nagging problems or persistent deficiencies.\nchoose whether newer anesthesia drugs or techniques should be incorporated into their current anesthesia protocols.\nadjust their anesthesia and analgesia drug dosing regimens to specific case use in their practice.\n\nSuccessful 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. \nCourse Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session. \nRequired Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.About the Presenters: \nNancy Brock\, who is originally from Montreal\, obtained her DVM degree from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in 1982. She completed a residency in anesthesia and critical care at the University of California\, Davis in 1988. In 1995\, she became certified as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia. Based in Eastern Ontario\, Canada Dr. Brock provides veterinarians and their nursing staff with anesthesia assistance and expertise. This assistance comes in the form of case management through telemedicine\, telephone consultation and the training of veterinarians and technicians in advanced anesthesia techniques. She is also the author of a quick reference anesthesia publication entitled Veterinary Anesthesia Update for small animal practitioners.Lydia Love graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. She has worked in a variety of clinical settings\, including non-profit spay-neuter practice; small animal relief & emergency work; private specialty referral practice; and academic practice\, most recently\, at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has been board certified by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia since 2010. \nKris Kruse-Elliott received her DVM from Oregon State University in 1984. The following year was spent in mixed animal practice in Seattle\, WA before moving on to advanced specialty training in anesthesiology. She completed her anesthesia residency at North Carolina State University from 1985-1988\, becoming board certified and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia in 1989. Dr. Kruse received her PhD in pulmonary physiology from North Carolina State University in 1992 and joined the faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison the same year where she taught for 15 years. She is currently based in Reno\, NV and commutes to the Bay Area where she works in private specialty practice. \nTotal CE Credit: 8 \nTuition: Member $184 ($166 early bird special if enrolled by September 15\, 2020) \nNon-Member $292 ($263 early bird special if enrolled by September 15\, 2020)\nPrices are listed in US dollars.*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes\, enrollment will close on October 6\, 2020 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached. \n*For more information on how online CE works\, see the Participant Resource Center. \nTo Enroll: \n\nEnrollment 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.\nEach 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.\nEach 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.\nFor 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.\n\n“This program (22-42933) is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 8 CE Credits\, with a maximum of 8 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician/technologist. 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.” \nCourse 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. \n*For more information on VIN’s upcoming CE courses\, check the VIN Course Catalog. \nKatherine James\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVIM (SAIM) \nVIN Education DirectorVIN CE Services: CEonVIN \n800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797\nor direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154\nor direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357 \n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/ce/ANES114-0920.htm
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 9/29/20 - Top 10 Tips for Taking Wildlife Calls - HSUS
DESCRIPTION:Is your agency or organization overwhelmed with panicked calls from the public about wildlife problems? Do you spend staff time and energy dealing with these calls? If so\, this webinar is for you! We will share our top 10 tips for taking calls from the public about wildlife\, to help you resolve problems over the phone in a matter of minutes! Topics include tips for calming down upset and fearful callers\, questions to ask that will help you accurately diagnose the problem\, tactics for working with the caller to solve the problem themselves (without having to dispatch an officer!)\, and tips for increasing tolerance among the public for the wild neighbors in your community. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.animalsheltering.org/trainings/top-10-tips-taking-wildlife-calls
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-9-29-20-top-10-tips-for-taking-wildlife-calls-hsus/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 9/29/20 - Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Just-in-Time Tune-Ups to Get Animals Adopted - ASPCAPro
DESCRIPTION:Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Just-in-Time Tune-Ups to Get Animals Adopted\n\nDate:\n\n\n\n\nTue\, Sep 29\, 2020 3:00pm – Tue\, Sep 29\, 2020 4:00pm EDT\n\n\n\nPRESENTERS:\nRachel Maso\, CPDT-KA Director of Behavior\, The ASPCA Adoption Center\nCourtney Gumienny\, Director of Adoptions\, Charleston Animal Society\nKelly DiCicco\, Manager\, Adoptions Promotions\, ASPCA\nDonya Satriale\, Director of Behavior\, Charleston Animal Society\nEmily Patterson-Kane\, Ph.D.\, Director\, Research\, ASPCA\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Webinar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to help your shelter animals get ready for adoption? Join our expert panel to discuss best practices for tweaking behavior to help shelter dogs and cats find new homes. Adoption ambassadors will be on deck for advice on how foster parents can help make your shelter animals appeal to potential adopters. \n\n\n\n\nTakeaways\n\n\nHelping your adoption ambassadors show off a dog or cats best qualities\nPrepping dogs for Adopt a Shelter Dog Month\nUnderstanding the research behind “adoption magic”\n\n\n\n\nSuited For\n\nAnimal behavior and shelter professionals. \n\n\n\n\n\nCAN’T JOIN LIVE?\n\nRegister now and you’ll be notified when the recording is available.\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE PRESENTERS:\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nRachel Maso\nCPDT-KA Director of Behavior\, The ASPCA Adoption Center \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nCourtney Gumienny\nDirector of Adoptions\, Charleston Animal Society \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nKelly DiCicco\nManager\, Adoptions Promotions\, ASPCA \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nDonya Satriale\nDirector of Behavior\, Charleston Animal Society \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nEmily Patterson-Kane\nPh.D.\, Director\, Research\, ASPCA \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/shelter-behavior-roundtable-just-time-tune-ups-get-animals-adopted
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:National Shelter Medicine Rounds - 9/29/20 - Affordable Housing Shortages - Continued - UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
DESCRIPTION:From: National Shelter Medicine RoundsSent: Friday\, September 18\, 2020 10:37:56 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)To: National Shelter Medicine RoundsSubject: National Rounds next week and follow up from this week \n\n\n\n\nHello National Shelter Medicine Rounds attendees\, \nOn September 29th we will be having continued discussion and follow up from this week’s rounds topic on affordable housing shortages\, with HSUS PFL Amanda Arrington\, Gabbi Chapman and TX state director Lauren Loney joining us again. \nIf you missed rounds this week here is the recording: \nhttps://zoom.us/rec/share/MnuaKUiHGpxrahQAU_R9EiuwTOrJAZAzrr-9XOkre3d_4SY9JLBgoSFmmdLvH78q.T7bZFftn1u7Mknci \nThe references Amanda discussed sharing are below and the slide deck is attached. \n\nCDC Eviction Moratorium Declaration Form https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/declaration-form.pdf\nEviction Response Toolkit https://www.animalsheltering.org/eviction-toolkit  \nOne pager of the housing issue and how it relates to animal welfare https://www.animalsheltering.org/sites/default/files/2020-08/OnePager_0.pdf  \nSustainability Guide on how to fundraise for support service programs https://www.animalsheltering.org/pets-for-life/sustainability-guide\nVideo that explains why everyone should become an advocate for affordable housing  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxM5qrFFmmU&feature=youtu.be\nLiving wage discussion https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/05/smarter-living/what-a-living-wage-actually-means.html\nState partner list for National Low Income Housing Coalition https://nlihc.org/state-partners\nState by state moratoriums https://www.rhls.org/evictionmoratoriums/\nEviction Lab  https://evictionlab.org/\nJust Shelter state search for housing advocacy organizations https://justshelter.org/community-resources/\nState by state what you have to make to afford rent https://www.businessinsider.com/salary-afford-rent-every-state-us-ranked-2018-7#51-renters-in-west-virginia-need-to-make-at-least-35520-to-pay-for-housing-1\nDiscussion on government sanctioned segregation https://www.npr.org/transcripts/526655831\nArticle on structural inequality resulting from segregation https://www.americanprogress.org/issues/race/reports/2019/08/07/472617/systemic-inequality-displacement-exclusion-segregation/\nThe role of police in gentrification and housing insecurity https://theappeal.org/the-role-of-police-igentrification-breonna-taylor/\n\nNational Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/520278731 \nMeeting ID: 520 278 731 \nOne tap mobile \n+19292056099\,\,520278731# US (New York) \n+16699006833\,\,520278731# US (San Jose) \nRecordings and shared documents/links info: \n\nRecorded rounds can be found at this box link:  https://uwmadison.box.com/s/bdzl9zkkkcy5komx5cvkqc3nsmik9jc1 Some more formalized rounds will be recorded but many discussions will not be recorded in order better facilitate open and honest discussion. If you do not see a previous rounds on this document then it was not recorded.\nLinks/documents shared in the chat during rounds can be accessed at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx  We will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in this folder called ‘Links shared in chat’\nYou should be able to access these box folders as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.\n\nThank you\, \nStephanie Koester\, CVT \nAssistant Director\, Shelter Medicine Program \nUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine \nnationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu \nRounds related documents\, recordings\, and details can be accessed here at any time. \n  \nNational Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/520278731 \nMeeting ID: 520 278 731 \n  \nOne tap mobile \n+19292056099\,\,520278731# US (New York) \n+16699006833\,\,520278731# US (San Jose) \n  \nCOVID-19 Rounds general info: \nWe will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 and other current topics that impact shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET. You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for more regular discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format. \nThis group is made up of shelter veterinarians\, shelter vet trainees\, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward\, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu. \n  \nWeb Conference System Details: \nIf 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.
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/national-shelter-medicine-rounds-9-22-20-general-check-in-discussion-uw-and-uc-davis-shelter-medicine-programs-2020-09-29/
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SUMMARY:Online Event - Wednesdays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
DESCRIPTION:****THIS WEEK’S TOPIC****\nThis Wednesday\, September 30th\, join the Maddie’s Instructor Summit to discuss field services and intake with Spencer Conover and Christina Snow. \nThe AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. \nYou’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy\, as well as other industry leaders\, but\, more importantly\, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier. \nClick this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I \nWEBSITE LINK:  Facebook Page With Info – Click Here
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-6-19-20-maddies-instructor-summit-ampa-2020-08-28-2020-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 9/30/20 - Effective Internal Communication: The Problem\, Some Solutions\, & The (Virtual) Meeting - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Effective internal communication is needed for any organization to successfully function. However\, establishing healthy communication practices continues to be a recurring struggle for many organizations. This webinar will discuss some of the reasons why effective communication is so difficult to establish at all levels of the organization\, unveil best practices to help in this pursuit\, as well as explain how workplace meetings—with an emphasis on virtual meetings—can be used to demonstrate some of these ideas and techniques. \nAfter the presentation\, viewers will be able to: \na) understand common communication pitfalls\, \nb) develop a toolkit of techniques to establish effective communication\, and \nc) recognize how these techniques and ideas can be used within their (virtual) meetings and day-to-day workplace interactions. \nApproved for 1.0 CAWA CE.  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://theaawa.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1400454
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-9-30-20-effective-internal-communication-the-problem-some-solutions-the-virtual-meeting-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 9/30/20 - Wellness:  Suicide Prevention in Veterinary Medicine - ACVS
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT\n\nRegistration fees waived for Wellness: Suicide Prevention in Veterinary Medicine\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWellness: Suicide Prevention in Veterinary Medicine\nWednesday\, September 30\, 2020\, 6–8 pm (ET)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required and closes September 30 at noon (ET). Registration fees are waived for all participants. This webinar is sponsored by the ACVS Foundation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe ACVS Foundation understands the importance of this topic. To remove any financial barriers to participation\, the ACVS Foundation is generously subsidizing 100 percent of the cost of producing this timely webinar.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the webinar*\nDepression\, anxiety\, and suicide plague the veterinary medicine profession. Signs often go unrecognized or are ignored as we struggle to talk about mental health. For every seven of you who are reading this\, one has considered suicide at some point. Most of us personally know or know of someone who has committed suicide.\n\nThis webinar provides information on the most common reasons veterinarians contemplate suicide and proven tools that we can use to help minimize the risk or even prevent it among our colleagues.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresentations\nEric Parente\, DVM\, DACVS\, will facilitate the following presentations:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Andrews\, DM\, MBA: Developing Resilience: Confronting Mental Health and Suicide Challenges\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarl Gaughan\, DVM\, DACVS: Merck Animal Health Veterinarian Wellbeing Study II\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://online.acvs.org/acvsssa/f?p=EVTSSA:4010:12106962548286::YES:4010:P0_EVENT_ID\,G_WEBREG_SERNO:1109\,:
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-9-30-20-wellness-suicide-prevention-in-veterinary-medicine-acvs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/1/20 - Enhancing Your Managed Intake Process - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:So you have begun to manage your intake procedures\, this may mean scheduled owner surrender hours or limited days of intake\, not it’s time to take a step back and assess how the program is working.  This session will help to guide you through a program analysis of your managed intake program and provide some suggestions for the next steps and ways that other agencies have taken a basic program and moved it to the next level! \n  \nThis is the second of a two-part series. \n\nAug 11: Getting Started with Managed Intake \nOct 1:  Enhancing Your Managed Intake Process (this webinar)\n\n  \n\n \n  \nThe National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership. \n  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\nDr. Josh Fisher has an educational background in population management/medicine\, public health\, veterinary sciences\, informatics\, and healthcare administration.  He has been working in the veterinary medical/animal welfare field for over 15 years holding management roles in private practices\, cooperate practices\, the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine\, county government\, and now as the Animal Services Director for the City of Charlotte/Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. \nA strong advocate for professional development and growth in the animal welfare industry\, Josh seeks to involve staff in continued education and training opportunities as well as in cutting edge industry research.  His professional interests focus on disease reduction/prevention\, advanced marketing/placement and intake reduction tactics\, strategic planning\, and staff career development in the area of animal welfare.  His projects include increasing interest of veterinary/veterinary technician students in the animal welfare industry as well as working with community veterinarians to break down barriers\, develop relationships\, and increase involvement in community-focused animal welfare (animal control and sheltering) practices. \nIt is a passion of Josh’s to bring a level of awareness to the animal welfare industry in such a way that young adults and college students make the decision to pursue animal welfare as a profession rather than falling into it by chance. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/enhancing-your-managed-intake-process/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-1-20-enhancing-your-managed-intake-process-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 10/1/20 - The Roundtable: Community Relations During A Time of Unrest - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Barriers to community engagement isn’t a new challenge for animal services\, but a global pandemic and social unrest bring added burden to these essential employees. Hear from four animal services leaders guiding their cities through a difficult climate: Dallas\, Greensboro (NC)\, and Los Angeles. \nThis exclusive roundtable conversation will explore the challenges animal support service professionals are currently facing with a special emphasis on BIPOC officers and staff. Learn from their experience so you can engage your community in conversations of equity and justice and provide support with kindness and fairness.  Questions from the audience will follow the roundtable discussion. \nThe Roundtable Moderators:\n• Jim Tedford\, President and CEO\, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement\n• Gabrielle Chapman\, Senior Analyst\, Social Justice\, Pets for Life\, The Humane Society of the United States \nThe Roundtable Guests:\n• Allison Cardona – Deputy Director\, Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control\, CA\n• Ed Jamison – Director\, Animal Services\, Dallas\, Texas\n• Jorge Ortega – Director\, Guilford County Animal Services\, NC \nThis roundtable has been pre-approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit. \n  \n\n\nAllison Cardona\nDeputy Director\, Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control\, CA\nAllison Cardona has been a Deputy Director of South County Operations for the Department since March 2017. As Deputy Director of South County\, Allison oversees the Carson/Gardena\, Downey and Baldwin Park Animal Care Centers along with special programs such as behavior and enrichment. Prior to joining the County of Los Angeles\, Allison spent over 13 years as a program director for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). She holds a B.S. in Public Affairs from Empire State College. Allison is dedicated to keeping pets and people forever together\, removing barriers so pet owners have access to care and services. Allison serves as the department’s liaison to the County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative\, helping to integrate pet-friendly services into service planning and delivery. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nEd Jamison\nDirector of Dallas Animal Services\, City of Dallas\nDallas has the third largest intake in the United States\, with over 39\,000 dogs and cats coming into their care in 2019. Ed Jamison has been tasked with increasing public safety by getting loose animals off the streets\, while at the same time increasing positive outcomes. To accomplish that\, Jamison is leading a staff of around 220 employees\, maximizing relationships with the rescue community\, rebuilding the volunteer base and instituting new\, progressive programming. Prior to coming to Dallas\, Jamison was the Chief Animal Control Officer for the City of Cleveland\, Ohio\, but he entered the animal care and control world in the mid-2000s while he was the animal warden for the City of Garfield Heights\, a suburb of Cleveland. In his time serving Cleveland\, Ed made a push to redefine the way animal control functions and re-brand the public’s perception of the industry\, along with the perception of pit-bull-type dogs. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nJorge Ortega\nDirector\, Guilford County Animal Services\, North Carolina\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGabrielle Chapman\nSenior Social Justice Analyst\, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)\nGabrielle Chapman is the former Executive Director of Call to Action for Racial Equality\, West Virginia’s first professional statewide racial equity coalition. As HSUS’ Pets for Life Senior Analyst Social Justice\, Gabrielle will lend her skill set to facilitate complex conversations ranging from criminal justice reform to racial and economic justice in the animal welfare world. She is a 2018–2019 Soros Justice Fellow with the Open Society Foundation and serves as a Board of Director for West Virginia’s Center on Budget and Policy and West Virginia Women’s Health Center. Chapman holds a BS in Applied Biology from Russell Sage College. During her college years\, she interned at the U.S. Department of Defense\, was an assistant with Sage College’s Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program\, and volunteered with the American Friends Service Committee. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nJim Tedford\, CAWA\nPresident & CEO\, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement\nJim Tedford accepted his dream job when he joined The Association as President & CEO in June of 2015.  But Jim is no stranger to the organization.  He has been a member for nearly 30 years and served as our Board Chairman some twenty years ago.  Jim has been actively engaged in the animal welfare movement for more than 34 years having served as CEO for animal sheltering organizations in New York\, Louisiana and Tennessee.  He served as a regional director for The Humane Society of the United States and then spent six years providing direct response marketing services to animal welfare organizations. Jim presents frequently at national and regional conferences on various animal welfare issues\, organizational development and not-for-profit management. \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/RT-100120#tab-product_tab_speaker_s
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-10-1-20-the-roundtable-community-relations-during-a-time-of-unrest-the-aawa/
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 10/1/20 - Keeping Families Together: Navigating the Blurry Lines Between Neglect\, Cruelty and Lack of Access to Care - Best Friends Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Best Friends Town Halls\n\n\nThe Best Friends Town Hall series brings together thought leaders from Best Friends and across the industry to provide insight\, analysis\, and solutions to the unprecedented challenges to lifesaving that we’re all facing right now. \nThe topic of each town hall reflects the most earnest conversations happening that week in animal welfare. We treat the event as an interactive forum where live questions from attendees are answered with a crowd-sourced solution that benefits all. \nEvery live town hall is recorded and posted down below. Keep an eye on this page for updates each week. \nJoin us for our next Town Hall: \nKeeping Families Together: Navigating the Blurry Lines Between Neglect\, Cruelty and Lack of Access to Care– As we navigate the change to impounding only high-priority intakes\, Animal Control Officers come across field cases where impounding an animal is necessary. But\, there are also cases where providing the owner with resources keeps the pet at home and out of the shelter. Join us for this town hall where Best Friends Director of National Municipal and Shelter Support (and NACA president) Scott Giacoppo\, helps you define cruelty vs. resource deprivation to establish your own organizational guidelines for when to provide resources vs. impound an animal. \nPanelists:\nAudra Michael CPM\, Director\, Pinal County Animal Care and Control\nNick Walton\, Manager of National Municipal and Shelter Support\, Best Friends\nApril Moore\, Chief Officer of Animal Services\, Kansas City Pet Project \n\nRegister: Thursday\, October 1\, 2020 at 6:00 PM Eastern time.\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/best-friends-town-halls
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-10-1-20-keeping-families-together-navigating-the-blurry-lines-between-neglect-cruelty-and-lack-of-access-to-care-best-friends-town-hall/
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CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/1/20 - All in the Family:  Interdog Aggression Inside the Home - FDSA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Ellen Lindell\, VMD\, DACVB – All in the family: Interdog aggression inside the home\nDate: Thursday\, October 1\, 2020\nTime: 6pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).\nFee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time. \nLet’s face it—many of us have more than one dog. We enjoy our dogs so much\, yet they don’t always enjoy each other. Just witnessing a physical altercation between dogs can be traumatic. Why does this happen? Do the dogs simply dislike each other? Or is there more to it than that? \nAccurate assessment is not always easy but it is essential. This webinar will teach you tips that will help you evaluate the relationship between your own dogs. Once the reason for conflict is clear\, a personalized treatment and management plan can be designed. \n* Click here to register ** \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-1-20-all-in-the-family-interdog-aggression-inside-the-home-fdsa-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Online Course - 10/2/20 to 10/4/20 - How I Manage Common Feline Medical and Behavior Problems - Dr. Susan Little and Dr. Debra Horwitz- IVSS (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Susan Little D.V.M.\nDipl. American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Feline Practice)\nBytown Cat Hospital\nOttawa\, ON\nCanada \nDebra Horwitz D.V.M.\nDiplomate\, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists\nVeterinary Behavior Consultants\, St. Louis MO \n\n\nDrs. Susan Little & Debra Horwitz are two of the well-known feline interested veterinarians in North America. Dr. Little is board certified in feline medicine by the ABVP and owns two feline only practices in Ottawa\, Canada.  Dr. Horwitz is a world renowned behaviorist who will present a series of lectures on how she manages common feline behavioral problems. The speakers promise these lectures to be informative\, fun and practical. \n\nSeminar Schedule:\n\n\n\n\nSingle day registration available: Limited to 60 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experience \nAll times are Eastern time.  \nSeminars start each day at 5.00am Pacific\, 6.00am Mtn\, 7.00am Central & 8.00am Eastern \nFriday (5.5 CE hrs) \nDr. Little: \n8:05am-8:50am: Approach to upper respiratory tract disease in cats \n9:00am-9:50am: Approach to lower urinary tract disease in cats \n10:00am-10:45am: All stressed out – feline idiopathic cystitis \n  \nDr. Horwitz: \n11:00am-11:50 am: Think like a cat-yes they can be trained! \n12:00-12:50pm: Licking and twitching in cats-seizure disorder or behavioral? \n1:00pm-1:30pm: Urine marking\, why it happens and what can you do about it? \n  \nSaturday  (5.5 CE hrs) \nDr. Little \n8:00am-8:50am: Sweet & sour: low stress management of the diabetic cat \n9:00am-9:50am: Let food be thy medicine – nutritional support for hospitalized cats \n10:00am-10:45am: How to approach chronic diarrhea in cats without losing your mind \n  \nDr. Horwitz: \n11:00am-11:50am: Stress\, House soiling\, and feline intercat aggression-what’s going on? \n12:00-12:50pm: Stress\, House soiling\, and feline intercat aggression-part two \n1:00pm-1:30pm: Feline Enrichment-keeping cats happy \n  \nSunday (5CE hrs) \n  \nDr. Little: \n8:00am-9:00am: Speaking the same language: communicating with cat owners \n9:10am-10:15am: Making friends with cats: how to be more cat-friendly in your practice \n  \nDr. Horwitz: \n10:30am-11:35am: Aggressive behaviors directed toward people\, what does it mean? \n11:45am-1:00pm:    Update on medications in behavioral medicine \n \n\n\n\n\nSeminar Topics:\n\nThe effects of stress and anxiety on medical and behavioral health in cats: \nStress is a common problem causing medical and behavioral issues in cats. The combination of a behavior specialist and a feline specialist will give you well-rounded instruction on diseases and conditions seen in daily practice. Each topic will include a review\, as well as diagnosis and management\, and will highlight the role of stress and how to minimize it.\n\n\nDr. Little: \n\nMaking friends with cats: how to be more cat-friendly in your practice\nOn a sugar high? management of feline diabetes mellitus\nLet food be thy medicine – nutritional support for hospitalized cats\nApproach to lower urinary tract disease in cats\nApproach to upper respiratory tract disease in cats\nAll stressed out – feline idiopathic cystitis\n\n\n  \nDr. Horwitz: \n\nHouse soiling and feline aggression-treating them both\nUrine marking-what is it really about?\nLicking and twitching in cats-seizure disorder or behavioral?\nFeline enrichment-helping cats live their best lives indoors\nMultiple cats in one home-how to keep them happy and diminish fighting\nCan you really train cats?\nFeline aggression directed to people-mean cats or just misunderstood?\n\n\nRegister Now \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/how-i-manage-common-feline-problems-online/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-how-i-manage-common-feline-medical-and-behavior-problems-dr-susan-little-and-dr-debra-horwitz-ivss-fee-applies/2020-10-02/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201002T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163505
CREATED:20200915T012730Z
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UID:10000876-1601618400-1601647200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Conference - 10/2/20 to 10/4/20 - The Aggression in Dogs Conference - The Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:ARE YOU ENCOUNTERING MORE REACTIVE AND AGGRESSIVE DOGS IN YOUR DAY TO DAY WORK? \nDO YOU HAVE A DOG WHO NEEDS MORE HELP WITH AGGRESSIVE OR REACTIVE BEHAVIORS? \nWOULD YOU LIKE MORE SUPPORT AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR TRAINING AN AGGRESSIVE DOG? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJOIN US FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL \n3 Day Virtual Conference Dedicated To Aggression In Dogs \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://thelooseleashacademy.com/conference
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-10-2-20-to-10-4-20-the-aggression-in-dogs-conference-the-loose-leash-academy-fee-applies/2020-10-02/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201002T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163506
CREATED:20200928T202032Z
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UID:10000899-1601632800-1601636400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/2/20 - Stressed Out:  Dogs\, Hormones and Stress - Dr. Jessica Hekman - PPG (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:CEUs: PPAB 1\, CCPDT 1\, IAABC 1\, KPA 1 \n\nAnxiety 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? \nIn 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! \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe how the stress response functions and what its purpose is.\nDescribe health effects (both positive and negative!) for acute versus chronic stress.\nExplain how the stress response affects the dog’s brain and their ability to think clearly and behave normally.\nDescribe 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.\n\n\n\nAbout The Presenter\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jessica Hekman\, DVM\, PhD\n \n\nJessica 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. \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3702930
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-2-20-stressed-out-dogs-hormones-and-stress-dr-jessica-hekman-ppg-fee-applies/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163506
CREATED:20200922T023935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200922T024022Z
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SUMMARY:Online Conference - 10/3/20\, 10/4/20\, 10/24/20 and 10/25/20 - Feline Head & Neck -  Diseases\, Disorders and More - AAFP (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:2020 Conference Educational Program\n \nThe AAFP’s 2020 Virtual Conference will focus on diseases and disorders of the feline head and neck. A myriad of feline health conditions affecting systems of the head and neck\, including neurology\, dermatology\, ophthalmology\, dentistry\, respiratory\, oncology\, imaging\, emergency and critical care\, pain management\, feeding tubes and more will be explored. This conference will join together veterinary healthcare professionals who are dedicated to increasing their feline knowledge and who are passionate about elevating the standard of care for cats. \n\nRegistration Brochure and Agenda\nOral Presentations & Research Abstracts\nYoung Veterinarian Scholarship\nSponsored by Royal Canin\nStudent Award Program\nSponsored by Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRACE Credits \nThe American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) RACE committee has not yet approved this program as meeting the Standards adopted by the AAVSB but it is in the process of getting approved and will be approved before October 3\, 2020. This program will be included on this website as well as the AAVSB’s Website once it is approved. \nPlease note that the CE will be valid if you watch the session on the day and time it will be released on the agenda and on-demand any time through December 31\, 2020. \n\nNY State CE \nThe New York State Board of Veterinary Medicine has approved the AAFP as a sponsor of continuing education for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://catvets.com/education/conference/2020
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-10-3-20-10-4-20-10-24-20-and-10-25-20-feline-head-neck-diseases-disorders-and-more-aafp-fee-applies/2020-10-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201003T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163506
CREATED:20200921T201343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T201343Z
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SUMMARY:Online Course - 10/3/20 - Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop - The Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? If so\, then sign up for the Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop\, to be held online Saturday\, October 3 from 2:00–4:30 p.m. (EDT). For just $10\, expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors\, preparations for trapping\, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once)\, feeding\, providing winter shelter\, and more. \nTake advantage of the interactive format\, extensive handouts\, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond\, Executive Director of Neighborhood Cats\, and Bryan Kortis\, National Programs Director. \nJoin Neighborhood Cats and The Community Cats Podcast on October 3\, 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. \nWe’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. \nAttendees will receive a certificate** of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond\, executive director\, and Bryan Kortis\, national programs director. \n**New York City residents who earn their certificate will also qualify for free local TNR services\, including spay/neuter\, trap rentals\, and expert hands-on assistance. After the class\, an optional 30-minute session will cover how to access NYC resources. \nPLEASE 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 October 2\, 2020 for assistance.  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/product/neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-10-3-20-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-the-community-cats-podcast-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201004T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201004T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163506
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200928T195851Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/4/20 - Allergic Dermatitis:  5 Keys to Treatment Success - VetGirl and Zoetis
DESCRIPTION:In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis online webinar\, Dr. Fiona Bateman\, DACVD will focus on 5 keys steps for finding immediate and long-term solutions for allergic dogs. These include: \n\nHaving a practice plan for allergic patients\nTreating itch as an urgent condition\nBeing committed to the diagnostic workup\nFinding an anchor treatment as the foundation for long term control and\nCommunicating correctly to partner with owners and set realistic expectations.\n\nThanks to sponsorship from Zoetis Petcare\, this webinar is free to all! \n \nNot a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved\, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way\, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal\, large animal\, veterinary technician\, leadership\, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time. \nAll 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! \n*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. \nRACE-CE provider name: VETgirl\, LLC\nRACE Provider number: 785\nRACE Program number: 41647/41648 \nThis 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. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet what you need.\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-4-2020-allergic-dermatitis-5-keys-to-treatment-success-you-can-have-success-with-your-allergic-patients-by-paying-attention-to-these-5-steps/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-4-20-allergic-dermatitis-5-keys-to-treatment-success-vetgirl-and-zoetis/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163506
CREATED:20200928T174533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T180832Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/5/20 - Shaping Behavior in Animals - Part 1 - Natural Encounters (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to TEC Talks\, by the Natural Encounters\, Inc. Training and Education Center (NEI TEC)!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at 2pm EDT on Monday\, October 5th and Wednesday October 7th for Steve Martin’s two part presentation on shaping\, and on Friday\, October 9th for our NEI TEC in Conversation panel discussion with Steve Martin\, Chris Jenkins\, and Marty MacPhee as they wrap up the week by sharing their final thoughts and answering attendee questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShaping Part 1 and 2 – Steve Martin (Monday\, October 5th 2:00pm EDT and Wednesday\, October 7th\, 2:00pm EDT)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShaping involves reinforcing successive approximations of behaviors toward a goal behavior and is the most common form of positive reinforcement training in the animal field today. This seminar takes a deep dive into the intricacies of various strategies of shaping behavior with a wide variety of animals. Topics covered in the seminars include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday \n\nShaping overview\nReinforcement theory\nCreating motivation\nCapturing/Scanning\nShaping\nExtinction/Extinction Burst\nCues\nBridging stimuli\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday \n\nPrompt shaping\nFading prompts\nAdding the cue\nChaining\nGeneralization training\nReinforcement strategies\nShaping challenges\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEI TEC in Conversation: Steve Martin\, Chris Jenkins\, and Marty MacPhee(Friday\, October 9th\, 2:00pm EDT)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a panel discussion of NEI TEC faculty members as they gather to have a conversation about their thoughts on the presentations and questions from the previous sessions. The panelists look forward to sharing their final thoughts and answering attendee questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCEUs may be available for IATCB (CPBT-KA and CPAT-KA)\, IAABC\, CCPDT (CBCC and CPDT)\, and KPA – if you are interested in CEUs for another organization\, please contact them for additional information. Contact ceus@naturalencounters.com if you have any questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: If you miss a webinar\, don’t worry! Access to the recordings of all three of these webinars will be sent in an email to registrants within 24-48 hours after the last webinar ends. \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://naturalencounters.com/nei-tec-talk-shaping-week/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-5-20-shaping-behavior-in-animals-part-1-natural-encounters/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163506
CREATED:20200921T200358Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/6/20 - Tracking your Points of Care - ShelterLuv
DESCRIPTION:Shelterluv: Tracking your Points of Care\n\n\nDescription \n\nIntroducing Our Most Requested Feature in 2020! \nThis session will be held on Tuesday\, October 6th from 1pm-2pm (EDT) / 10am-11am (PDT). \nJoin us as we introduce our new Points of Care (Community Programs) Tracking. Shelterluv’s software now makes it possible to document\, track\, and report all the points of care shelter teams provide to pets and people\, whether it’s a volunteer distributing a bag of critically needed pet food\, a field services officer providing a leash and collar\, or a staff member visiting a family to assess need. No more spreadsheets. No more notebooks. All the information is now available at your fingertips within our fully mobile software. \nYou 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. \nIf you have any questions before the session please email us at info@shelterluv.com. \nLooking forward to showing you around! \n\n\n\nTime \n\nOct 6\, 2020 10:00 AM in Pacific Time (US and Canada) \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZRlwKgbuTy-LmoTGRs5q_w
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-6-20-tracking-your-points-of-care-shelterluv/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163506
CREATED:20200914T225722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T225722Z
UID:10000585-1601985600-1601989200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/6/20 - Looking Back to Look Forward: Why Fear and Bias Have Weakened the Animal Welfare Movement - The AAWA and PetFinder Pro
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:\nLooking Back to Look Forward: Why Fear and Bias Have Weakened the Animal Welfare Movement — and How We Can Seize This Opportunity To Change That\nThe animal welfare field is fueled by compassionate individuals who share a deep love of animals. At the same time\, that compassion has not always been extended to the other side of the leash. Fear and bias have created structural barriers to adoption\, unequal access to pet care resources\, and missed opportunities to accomplish our lifesaving goals. Together\, we will learn how to identify outdated practices and policies while addressing the underlying\, well-intentioned concerns that have kept them in place. \nAttendees will hear how peer organizations throughout the United States have embraced a fresh and more equitable approach to supporting the bond between pets and the diverse range of people who love them. The future of animal welfare is bright and we have an unprecedented opportunity to make positive change!  \nThis webinar has been pre-approved for: \n\n1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit\n1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)\n\nPetfinder members who participate are eligible for exclusive Petfinder Foundation grant opportunities. \n\nTo register for Adoption Options workshops\, log in with your Association username and password OR create a FREE “Learning Non-Member” account. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/products/looking-back-to-look-forward-why-fear-and-bias-have-weakened-the-animal-welfare-movement
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-6-20-looking-back-to-look-forward-why-fear-and-bias-have-weakened-the-animal-welfare-movement-the-aawa-and-petfinder-pro/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201008
DTSTAMP:20260403T163506
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Begins 10/7/20 First Meeting 10/14/20 - 4 Week Online Course - Stress and the Animal in Front of You:  The Impact of Stress on Behavior - IAABC
DESCRIPTION:Stress and the Animal in Front of You: The Impact of Stress on Behavior\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nRegister\n\n\nCourse Begins: October 7th\, 2020\nWeekly online meetings begin: October 14th at 1pm Eastern\nInstructor: Kristina Spaulding\, PhD\, CAAB\nRegister Now\n\n\nAuditors may learn from other students but will not receive instructor feedback. Auditors do not attend online meetings and meetings are not recorded.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Course\nThis course will help animal behavior consultants understand the impact of stress on animal behavior at each life stage and apply this information to working directly with those animals. \nThis course will help you:\n\nDefine and recognize indicators of stress\nIdentify and distinguish between the different types of stress\nAppreciate the impact of stress on the brain and behavior over the course of an animal’s life\nDescribe the basic physiology of stress\nApply what you learn to your own training and behavior cases\n\nClass Schedule\nThis is a 4-week instructor-led course. Each week includes a recorded lecture\, a scheduled live discussion\, recommended readings\, and guiding questions. Knowledge of the lecture material will be assessed through participation in course discussions. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends. \nCourse Completion/CEU Requirements\nTo successfully complete this course: \nAuditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System. \nFull Students must review all course materials\, visit the learning site/discussion forum regularly (at least three days per week)\, attend the four weekly class meetings\, and prepare responses to a set of guiding questions for each weekly class meeting discussion. Students who miss more than one meeting will not receive credit for the course. \nStudents should expect to spend an average of 2 hours per week on course material and viewing\, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials. \nRegistration Information\n\n\n\n\nAuditor\nFull Student\n\n\nCEUs\n4 (CCPDT\, IAABC\, KPA)\n8 (CCPDT\, IAABC\, KPA)\n\n\nIAABC & KPA Member Cost\n$139*\n$219*\n\n\nNon-Member Cost\n$169\n$269\n\n\n\n*IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code\n*KPA Members – contact KPA for the discount code \nOnline Course Cancellation Policy\n\nFull refunds available more than 30 days before program start.\n50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.\nNo refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.\n\nAbout the Instructor\n \nKristina Spaulding\, PhD\, CAAB has a PhD in biopsychology – the study of the biological basis of behavior – and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist through the Animal Behavior Society. She specializes in stress and behavior\, social cognition and emotion\, positive welfare and the prevention and treatment of behavior problems in dogs. In addition to her academic background\, she has been in the dog training and behavior profession since 2000. She currently splits her time between private behavior work and teaching other dog trainers and behavior consultants online and through seminars and conferences. \nIn addition\, Dr. Spaulding is a member of the IAABC Foundation Board. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free\, an organization that advocates for minimizing fear\, anxiety and stress for pets at vet clinics\, groomers and training facilities. She also chairs two task forces for Meeting of the Minds\, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving the quality of life for our dogs. \nBefore opening Smart Dog\, Dr. Spaulding earned her B.S. in Wildlife Ecology at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. In college\, she volunteered for a year at the local humane society. She was then hired by the same shelter. During her time at the animal shelter\, she and a coworker established a training program for shelter dogs and their volunteer walkers to help make the dogs more adoptable. She also served as an assistant trainer at Dog’s Best Friend which was owned at that time by Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr. Patricia McConnell. \nIf you have questions\, email us at courses@iaabc.org. \n  \n  \n  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://m.iaabc.org/courses/impact-stress-behavior/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-begins-6-9-20-first-meeting-6-16-20-stress-and-the-animal-in-front-of-you-the-impact-of-stress-on-behavior-iaabc-2020-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/7/20 - YouTube LIVE: Lend me your ears: Tips from a dermatologist to help manage otitis - VetGirl and Merck
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a complimentary\, 30-minute VETgirl – Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE event\, where Dr. Kacie Blessing\, DACVD reviews canine otitis. Get some tips on how to manage and effectively treat otitis in dogs! Plus\, enter the Scary Ear sweepstakes HERE! \n \nThanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health\, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Get free RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE! \n \nNOTE: To attend this YouTube LIVE session\, there is no “registration.” To attend\, simply go to our YouTube Page at the time of the event where the webinar will be hosted\, LIVE! Clicking on the link above will allow you to also set a reminder! Subscribe to our channel here also so you never miss another video! The link provided is for the general VETgirl YouTube page. 1 week before the session we will update this link with the SPECIFIC LIVE video URL. \nNot 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. \n*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. \nRACE-CE provider name: VETgirl\, LLC\nRACE Program number: 785-43591/43890 \nThis 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. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-7-2020-youtube-live-lend-me-your-ears-tips-from-a-dermatologist-to-help-manage-otitis/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-7-20-youtube-live-lend-me-your-ears-tips-from-a-dermatologist-to-help-manage-otitis-vetgirl-and-merck/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/7/20 - Shaping Behavior in Animals - Part 2 - Natural Encounters (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to TEC Talks\, by the Natural Encounters\, Inc. Training and Education Center (NEI TEC)!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us at 2pm EDT on Monday\, October 5th and Wednesday October 7th for Steve Martin’s two part presentation on shaping\, and on Friday\, October 9th for our NEI TEC in Conversation panel discussion with Steve Martin\, Chris Jenkins\, and Marty MacPhee as they wrap up the week by sharing their final thoughts and answering attendee questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShaping Part 1 and 2 – Steve Martin (Monday\, October 5th 2:00pm EDT and Wednesday\, October 7th\, 2:00pm EDT)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShaping involves reinforcing successive approximations of behaviors toward a goal behavior and is the most common form of positive reinforcement training in the animal field today. This seminar takes a deep dive into the intricacies of various strategies of shaping behavior with a wide variety of animals. Topics covered in the seminars include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday \n\nShaping overview\nReinforcement theory\nCreating motivation\nCapturing/Scanning\nShaping\nExtinction/Extinction Burst\nCues\nBridging stimuli\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWednesday \n\nPrompt shaping\nFading prompts\nAdding the cue\nChaining\nGeneralization training\nReinforcement strategies\nShaping challenges\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEI TEC in Conversation: Steve Martin\, Chris Jenkins\, and Marty MacPhee(Friday\, October 9th\, 2:00pm EDT)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a panel discussion of NEI TEC faculty members as they gather to have a conversation about their thoughts on the presentations and questions from the previous sessions. The panelists look forward to sharing their final thoughts and answering attendee questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCEUs may be available for IATCB (CPBT-KA and CPAT-KA)\, IAABC\, CCPDT (CBCC and CPDT)\, and KPA – if you are interested in CEUs for another organization\, please contact them for additional information. Contact ceus@naturalencounters.com if you have any questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: If you miss a webinar\, don’t worry! Access to the recordings of all three of these webinars will be sent in an email to registrants within 24-48 hours after the last webinar ends. \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://naturalencounters.com/nei-tec-talk-shaping-week/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-5-20-shaping-behavior-in-animals-part-1-natural-encounters-2020-10-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/7/20 - Supporting Families Through Access to Veterinary Care - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:All pets deserve access to veterinary care. But millions of families have limited access to veterinary care\, mainly due to insufficient funds. Lack of needed veterinary care negatively impacts the whole family—human and nonhuman—and may lead to relinquishment to shelters. The community this is also at risk from the spread of zoonotic diseases. \nDr. Blackwell\, Director of the Program for Pet Health Equity\, University of Tennessee\, will speak about this national family crisis and AlignCare®\, a One Health healthcare system to address it. AlignCare improves access to veterinary care for families in need by aligning community resources and activities nationally. AlignCare is structured on One Health by: \n\nAddressing the financial and emotional needs of pet parents/guardians (people)\nEnabling veterinary service providers to help underserved pets (animals)\nControlling and spreading costs to address the impacts of low socioeconomic status (Environment or ecosystem)\n\nThe AlignCare System is the first healthcare model that encompasses human and companion health and wellbeing. As such\, the AlignCare infrastructure involves close collaboration between veterinary social work coordinators and veterinary service providers committed to the AlignCare vision of keeping families together. \nThis session is part of the Shelter Medicine series\, a collaboration between the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement. \nThis program is pending approval for: \n\n1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.\n1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/shelter-medicine
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-9-20-supporting-families-through-access-to-veterinary-care-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Enrollment Opens 10/8/20 - Controlling Controlled Drugs - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:TECH163-1020: Controlling Controlled Drugs\nThe lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform. \nPresenter: Philip Seibert\, BS\, CVT \n\n\n\nCourse Open: October 8\, 2020-November 8\, 2020\nReal Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays\, October 15\, 22\, and 29\, 2020; 9:00-10:30pm ET (USA)\nCourse RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock ConverterThe price of this course includes a copy of “The Complete Veterinary Practice Controlling Controlled Drug Manual\,” which we will mail to the participant approximately 10 days before the start of the course. In the comment section of the registration\, please provide your mailing address for September. Once mailed\, no refunds will be given on the manual portion of the course fee.Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate course is an essential part of practice management for all involved with controlled substance tracking and documentation. All veterinary staff members\, office managers\, practice managers\, hospital administrators\, supervisors\, and veterinarians are welcome to join the course and its discussions.\nVSPN CE Course: Open to all members of the veterinary team\n“This program has been approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. (22-39034).\nThis course is approved by VHMA for CVPM credit. (VHMA program # 09-06)\nVeterinarians should check with their state/provincial boards regarding course approval for pharmacy or regulatory content requirements.\n \nCourse Information:\nThis course is designed to provide practical guidance on the administration of a controlled substance accountability program in the veterinary hospital. The course will present an overview of the DEA regulations including\, registration\, ordering\, security\, dispensing\, accountability\, inventories\, and problem resolution scenarios that are likely to happen in a veterinary practice setting. **This course will discuss US federal (DEA) laws only. ** \nWeek 1 (Real Time Session October 15): Before the Drugs Arrive – Registration\, Security and Ordering\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\nDistinguish when a DEA registration is required.\nPrepare orders and submit them for controlled substances using the proper channel.\nPrepare a suitable access control system for controlled drugs in the practice.\n\nWeek 2 (Real Time Session October 22): Drugs on Site – Logs and Accountability\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\nPrepare and maintain suitable physical security for controlled drugs in the practice.\nDesign and maintain a practical accountability (log) system to account or controlled substance activities.\nIdentify “non-traditional” situations where controlled drugs are used and create an accountability system to track the drugs.\nConduct an “audit” or check to ensure records and stocks of controlled drugs are in agreement.\n\nWeek 3# (Real Time Session October 29): Inventories & Disposing of Unwanted Drugs\nObjectives: Upon completion of this session\, the participant should be able to \n\nDesign and complete required documentation for inventories of controlled substances.\nProperly correct balances to reflect operational shortages or overages.\nProperly document and report significant shortages or theft of controlled substances.\nDemonstrate proper disposal of unwanted or outdated controlled substances.\n\nSuccessful 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. \nCourse Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.\nRequired Textbook: The Complete Veterinary Practice Controlling Controlled Drug Manual\, Philip Seibert \nAbout the Presenter:\nPhilip Seibert\, BS\, CVT has decades of experience in regulatory\, hospital safety\, and practice management matters. He has taught numerous courses online with VIN and VSPN and is a world-renowned speaker for all areas of practice management in veterinary medicine. \nTotal CE Credit: 4.5\nTuition: $150 ($141 early bird special if enrolled by September 24\, 2020)\n* 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).\nPrices are listed in US dollars. \n*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes\, enrollment will close on October 15\, 2020 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached. \n*For more information on how online CE works\, see the Participant Resource Center. \nTo Enroll: \n\nEnrollment 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.\nEach 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.\nEach 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.\nFor 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.\n\nEnroll Now \n“This program has been approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. (22-39034).\nThis course is approved by VHMA for CVPM credit. (VHMA program # 09-06)\nVeterinarians should check with their state/provincial boards regarding course approval for pharmacy or regulatory content requirements.\n \nCourse 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. \n*For more information on VSPN’s upcoming CE courses\, check the VSPN Course Catalog. \nLisa Kernaghan\, LVT\, RVT\, CVT\, VTS (ECC)\nVSPN CE Coordinator \nVSPN CE Services: VSPNCE\n800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797\nor direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154\nor direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357 \n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/ce/TECH163-1020.htm
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-enrollment-opens-10-8-20-controlling-controlled-drugs-vin-vspn-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/8/20 - Custody Considerations in Animal Control - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:Does your agency investigate and respond to criminal cases involving animals? How do you obtain legal custody of the animal victims? Animals are property under the law\, which means agencies who remove them from their owners must ensure they are standing on solid legal ground. Agencies seizing animals in criminal cases face many challenges. Animals are the evidence of the crime but\, with time\, their conditions change. Wounds heal and illness and disease are treated. The evidentiary value of the animals’ condition diminishes as they recover.  Therefore\, by the time the case goes to court\, the current condition of the animal or its presence in the courtroom is not necessary to make the case.  Animal victims deserve to recover and be placed into a suitable permanent home as quickly as possible. This session will explore civil remedies agencies have to secure custody of seized animals. \n  \nOther Webinars in this Series with Adam include: \n\nEngagement of Public-Private Partnerships in Animal Cruelty Investigations\nJune 30: Is Mission Creep Killing Your Agency?\nOct 8: Custody Considerations in Animal Control (this webinar)\nDec 8: What Your Boss Wished You Knew: Professionalism in an Increasingly Unprofessional World\n\n  \n\n \n  \nThe National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership. \n  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:\n\n\n\nBased out of Daytona Beach\, Florida\, Adam Leath is the Director of Volusia County Animal Services. He investigates and responds to situations involving animal victims of natural disasters and animal cruelty cases in Volusia County.  Leath was formerly a Regional Director of the Field Investigations and Response Team at the ASPCA where he led one of the largest operations in ASPCA history with the seizure of over 1\,000 animals in August of 2016. Leath also successfully investigated one of the largest cockfighting cases in Florida history\, resulting in the seizure of more than 650 birds and numerous arrests. Leath has responded to multiple dogfighting operations throughout his time at the ASPCA\, including the second-largest dogfighting bust in U.S. history in 2013\, resulting in the seizure of more than 400 dogs. \nLeath holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Tennessee and a Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Forensic Science from the University of Florida. He is a courtesy Assistant Professor for the Department of Comparative\, Diagnostic\, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.  Leath is a Past President of the International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association and is a Certified National Animal Cruelty Investigator through the University of Missouri. He has also been certified in Equine Cruelty Investigation through the University of Colorado. Leath has been certified as an expert witness in animal fighting and animal cruelty in the states of Florida and New York. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/custody-considerations-in-animal-control/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-8-20-custody-considerations-in-animal-control-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/8/20 - How to Crush Your #GivingTuesday and Year-End Campaign - Network for Good
DESCRIPTION:How to Crush Your #GivingTuesday and Year-End Campaign\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 8th at 1pm ET\n\n\n\n\nDid you know that 1/3 of all charitable giving occurs in December? And with the rise of donations these past few months\, we don’t expect it to be any different this year.  \n\n\nMake sure you’re prepared to maximize your donations and end this year strong.  \nJoin us as we walk you through strategies to achieve the best #GivingTuesday and year-end results. We’ll cover:  \n\n\n\nHow integrated campaigns can double your year-end donations \nYear-end templates that you can access right in your fundraising software \nHow to incorporate #GivingTuesday into your efforts  \nAnd more! \n\nGiving season will be here before you know it! Make sure your nonprofit is prepared and ready to crush your goals.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanet Cobb\nPersonal Fundraising Coach\nNetwork for Good\n\nAs a practical visionary\, Janet Cobb integrates her skills in education\, non-profit management\, and fundraising\, to offer innovative solutions to align money and mission. Janet has worked in and with nonprofits her entire career with a focus on fundraising and executive leadership since 2004. Janet began coaching small and early-stage nonprofits in 2014\, and since then as supported over 300 organizations in the area of strategy\, fundraising and communications.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiz Ragland\nCustomer Marketing Manager\nNetwork for Good\n\nLiz Ragland is the Customer Marketing Manager at Network for Good. Prior to joining Network for Good\, Liz worked in communications\, marketing\, and development serving nonprofits in the arts\, advocacy\, and association spaces in Seattle\, Oklahoma City\, and Washington\, DC.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learn.networkforgood.com/20201008-webinar-how-to-crush-your-giving-tuesday.html
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-8-20-how-to-crush-your-givingtuesday-and-year-end-campaign-network-for-good/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201008T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/8/20 - Supporting Renters with Pets During COVID-19 - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:October 8\, 2020 by Abby Volin and Sarah Rosenberg\nAudience: Executive Leadership\, Public\, Shelter/Rescue Staff & Volunteers\nSecuring pet-friendly housing was already a challenge\, even in the “before times\,” but the situation has reached nothing short of dire with the one-two punch delivered by the pandemic and a teetering national economy. Amidst the confluence of a debilitating unemployment rate\, an economy on pause\, and a communicable virus that just won’t abate\, the prospect of losing one’s housing invokes myriad disastrous potential scenarios. As more renters find themselves on the brink of eviction\, the animal welfare field is girding for a deluge of surrenders. But hang on! There’s still more that can be done to keep people with pets together safely in their homes. \nIn this webcast\, we will: \n\nDemystify the eviction process as it was originally designed\nExplain the eviction issues that arise as a unique impact of the current housing and legal landscape\nProvide some tools to stem the flow of pet surrenders in your community\nPropose next steps\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, October 8 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a 60-minute presentation with legal policy experts Abby Volin and Sarah Rosenberg of Opening Doors. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nThis webcast is one hour and will be recorded. Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit. \n\n\n \nAbout Abby Volin\, President\, Opening Doors\, PLLC\nAbby Volin is President of Opening Doors\, a firm that helps property managers develop smarter and safer pet policies\, tenants with their pet-related housing issues\, and assists animal welfare organizations expand housing options for pet owners. She is a nationally recognized expert on animal accommodation law and frequently holds lectures for landlords\, attorneys and healthcare providers. Prior to starting Opening Doors\, Abby worked as a policy specialist at The Humane Society of the United States and began her career as a litigator. Abby earned her JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and BA from Tufts University. She has volunteered with numerous shelters and rescue groups throughout the years and fostered countless pets (much to the chagrin of the resident cats). \n\n\n  \n\n\n \nAbout Sarah Rosenberg\, Community Engagement consultant\, Opening Doors\, PLLC\nSarah Rosenberg is the Community Engagement consultant for Opening Doors. As a segue from the practice of corporate law\, Sarah combined her legal background with her ethos for building community into a rewarding\, 18-year career operating a mixed-use\, multi-family housing property situated in one of Atlanta’s most sought-after neighborhoods. With a vision of nurturing harmonious living and working environments\, she implemented policies that served the best interests of both housing providers and tenants. Sarah holds a JD from Emory University School of Law and a BA from the University of Michigan \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.maddiesfund.org/supporting-renters-with-pets-during-covid-19.htm?p=0EECED7D-7E3F-4ECB-A2D8-CD9099F21539
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-8-20-supporting-renters-with-pets-during-covid-19-maddies-fund/
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