Webinar - 2/25/21 - Your Aging Dog Wants To Do More Than You Think—And Will Thrive For It! with Lori Stevens - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2021-02-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
This webinar will provide practical information for everyone living with older dogs. You will no longer be a passive bystander watching your dog age. You will be introduced to how to keep aging dogs engaged with you and the environment. We’ll cover how to help them be more active and functional. You’ll learn what you can do to support your dog’s aging process and help them regain strength and confidence. This information is empowering in an area where we often feel helpless. Applying these techniques will make life easier for your aging dog. It will also make caring for them easier, more joyful, and enriching for both of you.
As dogs age, they slow down just as we do. They typically lose hind-end strength and proprioception. Mental and sensory functioning often decline as well. As the aging process continues, many dogs lose the ability to function in life’s daily activities, e.g. going up and down stairs. This loss can be due to a variety of factors, which we will cover some of. One example is muscle weakness. Weak muscles can be strengthened by doing simple exercises resulting in older dogs being able to function again. This webinar will cover exercises as well as other useful tools and techniques specifically for supporting older dogs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/your-aging-dog.html

Webinar - 2/25/21 - It took a TEAM to beat Thanos! Why Veterinary Medicine (and the Avengers) is a team sport - Virox
2021-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Veterinary medicine is a team sport, for instance implementing an effective infection prevention program requires the participation of everyone on the roster. So, ensuring our high-performing and highly trained teams work well together is paramount to the success of a veterinary facility. But it sure is not easy! Especially in today’s climate, where pandemic exhaustion is wearing everyone down. Team building requires a ton of hard work, difficult conversations, and alignment around shared goals, values and a clear vision for success. This presentation will discuss the realities of teamwork in the veterinary industry, showcase team dynamics at play and present strategies and techniques to align teams and crush it every day!

David Liss

David Liss is a distinguished veterinary business leader holding an MBA, the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and Professional in Human Resources certifications. David has served as the ER Department Manager and Hospital Manager of two different 24-hour veterinary practices and led the Platt College Veterinary Technology Program as the Program Director. In a past life, David was a veterinary technician specialist working on the floor as an ER-ICU Technician for more than 10 years. Winner of the Speaker of the Year award at WVC and the RVT of the Year Award from the Southern California Vet Medical Association, David enjoys presenting to veterinary teams and has done so internationally since 2009. David currently is the Regional Operations Director for Amerivet Veterinary Partners Management and resides in Los Angeles, CA.

WEBSITE LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/204/oy8lpt65

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-02-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-03-04 11:00 - 12:30
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter.
Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

Advice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

Tuition for entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.
$55 non-members
Complete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared.

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

When:
All Thursdays in June
11am-12:30pm

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

REGISTER HERE: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune

Webinar - 2/25/21 - Introduction to RAT (Relationship Assessment Tool) - Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)
2021-02-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Take one person, add one dog, and you get a third entity: the relationship between the person and the dog. Successful and humane training needs to include the relationship as the dynamic ground on which skills, behavior changes and improvements can take root. Join live or watch the recording at your convenience for an introduction to RAT™: Relationship Assessment Tool. Developed by Suzanne Clothier, RAT™ provides a new perspective on understanding of the dog/human relationship.
RAT™ can be used to:

Assess what is contributing to behavior, training and/or performance challenges
Identifying the strengths & weaknesses of the relationship
Assess suitability for a purpose, such as therapy dog team, AAI/AAT
Assess for best match adoptions or placements o Identify handler skills (ideal for training staff & volunteers)
Track changes and improvements over time

In each relationship, the handler brings his/her habits, personalities, needs and style to interact with the dog, who also brings his/her own personality, patterns of response, needs and style. With an emphasis on patterns of behaviors found on both ends of the leash, RAT is a powerful tool for assessing the dynamics of the dog/human relationship.
For those who work with training issues and behavior problems, RAT™ clearly identifies the strengths and weaknesses of any dog/handler team. Practical and effective, RAT™leads to Training Triage & Plan for a customized approach that addresses & supports the specific needs of that dog/handler relationship.
PLEASE NOTE: – All webinars will be recorded and a link will be sent to you 48 hours after the completion of the webinar for you to access the recording. – If you need CEUs for IAABC or PPAB, instructions on how to get them will be given during the webinar. – If this is your first time using GoToWebinar, they offer a test webinar so you can trouble shoot ahead of time. You can find some tips and tricks at the link below provided by GoToWebinar: https://support.goto.com/webinar?c_prod=g2w&c_name=plogin
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8935800680495108365

Webinar – 2/25/21 – Huddle 8: Anything Else? – Maddie’s Fund
2021-02-25 13:00 - 13:40 | Virtual
Join us for the final huddle of the No Place Like Home Challenge on Thursday, February 25 (1pm PST)!
This interactive huddle will be your chance to discuss anything else that wasn’t covered in the previous 7 huddles regarding Return to Home.
Hosted by: Gina Knepp (Michelson Found Animals Foundation)

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwvce6grTMtHNWX2f1k1YRHnprWSSbwNLdv

Webinar - 2/25/21 - Taming Student Debt - The Bridge Club
2021-02-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Join us for a conversation with special guest Meredith Jones on how to tackle the high levels of student debt facing many recent graduates of veterinary school.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/taming-student-debt

Webinar - 2/25/21 - Leptospirosis: Why Awareness and Diagnosis is Crucial to the Health of your Patients, Clients and Practice - VETGirl
2021-02-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Join us for a complimentary 1-hour, online VETgirl–Merck Animal Health CE webinar, where Dr. Natalie Marks reviews leptospirosis and “myth busts” some common misconceptions about the disease in canine medicine. Tune in to learn the current epidemiology and clinical presentations of leptospirosis, diagnostic options and treatment of acute and chronic leptospirosis (yes, I said chronic Lepto!), and learn how to establish a safety protocol in veterinary hospitals to avoid zoonosis.
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this webinar is free to all!

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate! Don’t see the quiz? Please check our our HELP CENTER for answers for important information, specific quiz information here!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 39433/39434
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.

WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/february-25-2021-leptospirosis-why-awareness-and-diagnosis-is-crucial-to-the-health-of-your-patients-clients-and-practice/

Webinar - 2/26/21 - Shelter PALS CA Shelter Law Webinar: Community Cats - CalAnimals
2021-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Interested in operating a legally compliant community cat program (CCP) in California? Then join us as lead attorneys from the San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS (Shelter Policy and Legal Services) program, Brandy Kuentzel and Bruce Wagman, walk us through the legalities of community cats in California.

When it comes to community cats in California, the sheltering industry is much stronger together. It is essential that we work together to standardize CCPs across the state so that we can lift up communities who do not yet have them, avoid legal challenges in communities who already have CCPs, and best position the movement to defend CCPs if they are ever legally challenged.
In this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn the legal basics and also how to sign up your shelter for free legal support to set up or shore up the CCP in your own community.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Online Conference - 2/26/21 to 2/28/21 - United Spay Alliance (USA) Conference - Community Cats Podcast and USA (fee applies)
2021-02-26 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-02-27 07:00 - 14:00, 2021-02-28 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
A virtual convention for anyone who’d like to help make spay/neuter services affordable and accessible in their community!
Join CCP and United Spay Alliance as they partner up to offer a three-day virtual conference that will focus on all aspects of spay/neuter. You’ll see presentations from all sorts of animal welfare experts on topics ranging from starting a low-cost spay/neuter program and funding spay/neuter services, to raising awareness in the community and more! You’ll have opportunities to ask questions, hear what works and didn’t work for professionals and volunteers from the community, and you’ll come away with new ideas to help you control the pet population in your area.

Get your tickets now!
Don’t wait! Tickets are $60 through February 1st. After that, tickets will be available for $75. Your ticket also includes access to our private Facebook group where conference attendees can network and share ideas, plus you will have access to recordings of all the 2021 United Spay Alliance Conference sessions to review whenever you’d like. (P.S.: Before you sign up, consider our Community Cats Pass for a discount on access to ALL 2021 CCP events.)

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/united-spay-alliance-conference-2021/

Webinar - 1/28/21 - Genetics of Dog Aggression - Dr. Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD - PPG (fee applies)
2021-02-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
What do (and don’t) we know about how genetics affects canine aggression?
In this webinar, Jessica Hekman will take a deep dive into her own area of research – how genetics affects personality in dogs. How much of canine personality is due to genetics and how much to environment? How do researchers track down genes related to personality? Have any such genes yet been found? Can we expect a genetic test for dog reactivity any time soon? In this webinar, Jessica will particularly address examples from human literature about traits that are similar to reactivity and aggression in dogs, why they are so hard to understand from a genetics viewpoint, and what the future holds for us.
As always, there will be something for everyone, so come listen and ask questions, whether you are just starting to wrap your head around genetics or whether you’re a confirmed science geek!

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC (pending), KPA 1

About The Presenter

Dr. Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD

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

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4077083

Online Conference - 2/28/21 to 3/5/21 - OAVT 2021 Conference - OAVT (fee applies)
2021-02-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-01 08:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-02 08:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-03 08:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-04 08:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
The Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT) is proud to present the annual OAVT Conference in a virtual format. With best-in-class speakers from across North America, the OAVT 2021 Conference features over 40 hours of CE!
WEBSITE LINK: https://conference.oavt.org/

Online Course - Starts 3/1/21 - RAT™: Relationship Assessment Tool - Certification Course with Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)
2021-03-01 | Virtual
RAT™ is a rapid assessment tool that provides clear information about each relationship. Whoever they may be, in every relationship the handler brings his or her habits, personalities, needs and style to interact with the dog, who also brings his own personality, patterns of response, needs and style. We need to work with the whole package.
RAT™ clearly identifies the strengths and weaknesses of any dog/handler team. Training Triage helps you prioritize and develop a sensible, targeted training plan for improving and strengthening the relationship. Put your training time, energy and resources into addressing the actual issues, not following a one-size-fits-all training plan. RAT™ is a must-have tool that streamlines your training so that you can be as effective, humane and customized as possible.
Grounded in detailed observations, RAT™ can be used for initial assessment as well as for monitoring progress over time or situations. RAT™ can be done in almost any setting to gather critical information about the dog/handler team.
RAT™ is ideal for trainers, instructors, shelter workers, rescue groups, veterinarians, vet techs, breeders, service dog trainers, AAI/AAT and anyone interested in understanding and enhancing the dog/human relationship.
Suzanne Clothier, Instructor
Begins March 1, 2021
CEUs pending
WEBSITE LINK: https://relationshipcenteredtraining.thinkific.com/courses/rat-assessment

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-03-01 08:00 - 09:00
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for all shelter personnel, paid and unpaid. If you want to connect with colleagues from the US and Canada about how they’re navigating sheltering in a post COVID world, grab a coffee and start your week out with 300 people who have the same questions, ideas and worries as you.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4

Webinar - 3/1/21 - Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia) - VDOS (fee applies)
2021-03-01 17:00 - 18:50 | Virtual
Feeling uncomfortable about sticking a needle through oral mucosa near a neurovascular bundle? Don’t worry, here you learn everything you need to know about nerve blocks for your dental and oral surgical patients!

Time & Location

Mar 01, 8:00 PM – 9:50 PM EST
Webinar

About the Event

This VDOS webinar will review local and regional anesthesia/analgesia for dental and oral surgical procedures in dogs and cats. Suitable local anesthetics and needed equipment will be discussed. Techniques for commonly performed dental nerve blocks (including maxillary, infraorbital, major palatine, inferior alveolar, and middle mental) will be described step-by-step. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-nerve-blocks-regional-analgesia-8-00-pm-et

Online Conference - 3/2/21 to 3/4/21 - Co-Sheltering Conference - My Dog Is My Home (fee applies)
2021-03-02 09:00 - 15:30, 2021-03-03 09:00 - 15:30, 2021-03-04 09:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
A first-of-its-kind conference focused on equity and access within social services for people and animals experiencing homelessness.

Hear from experts in the fields of emergency housing, social services and animal welfare on everything from supporting the human-animal bond and advocacy for low-barrier policies to animal health and safety and building community partnerships. Enjoy curated storytelling segments, interactive activities and loads of giveaways.
This year’s celebrity keynote speaker is James Bowen, author of A Street Cat Named Bob. James, a former drug addict who slept rough on the streets of London and sold The Big Issue in Islington with his feline sidekick, Bob, has raised awareness about human-animal homelessness through his bestselling books-turned-films.
PURPOSE:
Let’s build a strong network of game-changers together. This three-day event promises to educate, entertain and engage as we pursue equitable access to home for all people and all families with animals in our respective communities across the globe. Connect and be inspired by others immersed in this very special line of work.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The foundation of co-sheltering is inclusivity, which means this conference invites any and all, including those involved in social services, homeless services, and animal welfare; curious members of the public; students in the fields of veterinary medicine, social work, public administration, and more!
Grab a furbaby of your choice and join us!
SCHEDULE:
Dates: March 2-4, 2021
Daily Schedule:

EST: 12 noon to 6:30 pm
MTN: 10 am to 4:30 pm
PST: 9 am to 3:30 pm

Click here to see the preliminary conference program.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS + ORGANIZATIONS:
James Bowen, author of A Street Cat Named Bob · Dr. Leslie Irvine · Allie Phillips (SAF-T) · National Alliance to End Homelessness · WisCARES · Danielle Emery (Urban Resource Institute) · Kristy Cooney (Good Sense Dog Training) · YouthLink · Brynna Donnelly (GreaterGood) · Community Veterinary Outreach · San Diego Humane Society · Simon Community Scotland · Dianne Prado (HEART L.A.) · Street Dog Coalition
More speakers coming soon!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2021-cosheltering-conference

Webinar - 3/2/21 - When the Evidence Wags Its Tail - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-03-02 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
There comes a time in every investigator’s career that cats and dogs are part of a case, whether centrally, as seen in situations of animal cruelty, or peripherally, as often seen in domestic violence calls. In many of these situations, you may need to document the animals’ condition without the assistance of a veterinarian or experienced humane law enforcement officer. Do you know what you are looking for, and what to put on the record? This webinar will take you through the basic logistics of documenting an animal’s condition- nose to tail- including physical and behavioral characteristics, how to make it part of the record so it holds up in court, and preserving your case when the evidence is alive.
Or click here to view and register for other upcoming NACA webinars on the JCH Platform.

The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

Presenters:

Nina Stively is the Director of Loudoun County Animal Services in northern Virginia, an independent government agency that includes the County animal shelter and a team of sworn humane law enforcement officers. Nina is a Certified Animal Cruelty Investigator, a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator, and an Animal Control Officer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. She still has a seventeen-year-old cat named Mercury from her very first TNR project, and shares her home with some very supportive humans, five chickens, two cats, three dogs and an assortment of foster animals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/when-the-evidence-wags-its-tail/

Online Event - Wednesdays - The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie - AmPa!
2021-03-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The AmPA! weekly Wednesday Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. #ThankstoMaddie
You’ll join AmPA! and HASS Staff and 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.
#ThankstoMaddie for making education like this possible.
Registration now required! You only need to register once for 2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3nkHsZT

Webinar - 3/3/21 - Successful Animal Management Program in Regional Australia: Lessons learned from a multi–agency approach - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-03-03 16:00 - 17:15 | Virtual
Building a successful animal management program from the ground up is challenging at the best of times but throw in the mix a low socio-economic area, poor trust in AMOs, limited resources, and a long history of high enforcement. Understanding the needs of a community, difficulties in an area as well as taking a multi-agency approach to a pilot animal management program has lead to amazing success for a regional Local Government in Australia. Gaining the trust of the community became the key to creating a successful working relationship.
Come join Tina Martin and Ann-Marie Plasto to find out about how you could build a holistic approach to animal management programs in low socio-areas with great results.

What you’ll learn:

Summary of current animal management pilot program in a regional Australian town.
Challenges faced and how they were overcome within the program.
Why a multi-agency approach to an animal management program leads to successful outcomes for everyone involved

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

About the Presenters:

Ann-Marie Plasto joined Cairns Regional Council in 2015 in the small outdated pound facility, but this never stopped her dreaming of making changes from the moment she stepped into the kennels. Making lead officer within 18months she uses her tertiary studies and skills gained from other facilities in Queensland, mixed in with some sheer determination to improve the facility for the sake of the animals and the community. Working in other larger shelters, boarding facilities, and wildlife parks around the region Ann-Marie has gained a deep understanding of the needs of the community. Although she is still young in her Council career every day is a learning curve working in Local Govt and there is no one better to take up the challenge in this regional Queensland town.
Tina Martin has had over 25 years’ experience in the animal welfare and animal management field. Starting off her career with RSPCA, she worked in a range of positions from vet nursing to shelter manager all up and down the Queensland Coast in Australia. This diversity of positions and locations for 14 years gave Tina an immense understanding of animal management issues faced by a range of communities across Australia. Tina now brings her wealth of knowledge to Cairns Regional Council as their Animal Management Supervisor.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/successful-animal-management-program-in-regional-australia-lessons-learned-from-a-multi-agency-approach-in-a-challenging-comm/

Webinar - 3/3/21 - Focus on Tooth Resorption and Stomatitis - VDOS (fee applies)
2021-03-03 17:00 - 18:50 | Virtual
Frustrated about resorbing roots and ankylosed teeth? What about refractory oral inflammation that cannot be controlled? We understand your frustration, but there is help! Let us show you how we do it!
Time & Location

Mar 03, 8:00 PM – 9:50 PM EST
Webinar

About the Event

This VDOS webinar will focus on the two most frustrating dental and oral conditions in cats, namely tooth resorption and stomatitis. The potential causes of these conditions will be discussed. Tips and tricks how to extract resorbing teeth will be shared, and various treatment options (medical and surgical) for feline stomatitis will be reviewed. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/focus-on-tooth-resorption-and-stomatitis-8-00-pm-et

Online Course - 3/4/21 - CARAT™: Ethology of the Individual - Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)
2021-03-04 | Virtual
Did you miss CARAT last time? Here’s your chance to join us and find out why people say, “CARAT changes everything!”
CARAT is a novel temperament assessment system that categorizes behavior traits in multiple components that are intuitive and practical. CARAT is truly a game changer that will alter how you assess, understand and work with dogs.
CARAT takes a detailed view of the individual dog as a unique combination of many factors working together to influence, exacerbate, mitigate and enhance each other. In the profile created by the nuances and specifics of this complex interaction of multiple traits, an accurate picture is created of the individual, regardless of breed or age.
At all times, behavior is assessed according to how productive, functional, or adaptive it may be, with a full understanding that what may be productive, functional or adaptive in one context may not be in another context. For example, there would be great differences in the CARAT profiles for a successful guide dog, competitive agility dog and a suitable companion for an elderly person with mobility issues.

What Does CARAT Assess?
CARAT looks at these main categories and specifics of temperament traits:

CORE: Arousal, Resilience, Energy
SOCIAL: Sociability, Social Tolerance, Social Use of Space
SENSORY: Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Olfactory
PERSISTENCE: Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Olfactory, Predatory/Chase
INTERACTIVE: Patience, Biddability w/Familiar, Biddability w/Stranger
Complex traits: Social Confidence, Environmental Confidence, Self Modulation

This is an online course, with all events taking place online through Thinkific & Zoom. The details:
· The complete content will be presented in 8 sessions, each approx 1.5 hours in length.
· Upon completion of the course, access to private CARAT discussion group.
· We will release two pre-recorded sessions each week for 4 weeks.
· You may watch the recorded sessions any time, at your convenience.
· Q&A Zoom meeting each week. Attend live, or submit questions ahead of time.
· In all cases, the Q&A sessions will also be recorded. Link provided to those recordings.
· Slides for all presentations will be available for you to download and use for note taking.
· The CARAT Introduction Handout will be available for you to download.
· You will have access to all online materials for 120 days from start date.

Suzanne Clothier, Instructor
Begins March 4, 2021 – 5 weeks
Fee: $350.00 (Early BirdDog discounts and payment plan available)
CEUS for IAABC, PPAB, CCPDT

WEB LINK: https://relationshipcenteredtraining.thinkific.com/courses/carat-spring-2021

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 3/4/21 - Long Beach Animal Services & Stray Cat Alliance Partnership - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP
2021-03-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
This week we’ll continue the conversation we started on February 18: an oral history of the partnership between Long Beach Animal Services and Stray Cat Alliance to implement one of the early SNR/RTF/community cat programs in California. Kelly Miott (erstwhile with Long Beach Animal Care Services), Staycee Dains (current director of LBACS), and Anna Wong and Christi Metropole (Stray Cat Alliance) have agreed to join us. This is an experiment but hopefully will be fun and interesting and will inspire more sharing of the many great stories in California animal welfare and sheltering.
CASCAR room link: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg
