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Online Course – Starts 1/3/23 – Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-01-03 | Virtual
The IAABC Animal Behavior Consulting Principles & Practice Course is a unique twelve-week, a multi-module course providing a comprehensive overview of the many facets of animal behavior consulting for all species. The course is appropriate for experienced behavior consultants and practitioners as well as those newer to the field with a strong interest in animal behavior. The course features weekly online meetings with a Course Mentor discussing each learning module.
Course Begins: January 3, 2023
Duration: 12 weeks
Instructor: Michelle Mullins CDBC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KSA
Course Highlights

27 renowned experts in the field
a comprehensive overview of Animal Behavior Consulting for all species
the only course to cover all facets of Animal Behavior Consulting
weekly online Mentor Meetings for ongoing support and further learning

Presenters include:
Dr. Mary Burch; Dr. Dan Estep; Dr. Susan Friedman; Dr. Lore Haug; Dr. Suzanne Hetts; Dr. Karen Overall; Dr. Chris Pachel; Chirag Patel; Ken Ramirez; Kathy Sdao; Mychelle Blake; Veronica Boutelle; Kristin Buller, LSCW; Brian Burton; Steve Dale; Dr. Sheila D’Arpino; Jessica Dolce; Gail Fisher; Sarah Fraser; Dr. Evon Hekkala; Dr. Jessica Hekman; Dr. Elinor Karlsson; Theresa McKeon; Gina Phairas; Randi Rossman; Dr. Rise VanFleet; Miranda Workman
Topics covered include:
Learning Science; Applied Behavior Analysis; Functional Analysis and Intervention Design; Biology; Ethology; Genetics; Marker Training; Case Studies; Desensitization and Counter Conditioning; Program Management; Behavioral Medicine; LIMA Practices; TAGteach; Business Promotion and Social Media Strategies; Interpreting Scientific Studies; the Human Side of the Equation; Sheltering, Fostering and Enrichment; Animal Welfare Science; Compassion Fatigue
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/animal-behavior-consulting-principles-practice/

Webinar - 1/4/23 - New Year, New Ideas to Create a Fundraising Board That Raises More - Network for Good
2023-01-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Transform your board into a fundraising board this year!
The word “fundraising” can send Board Members running from the room, but in this session, we’re going to turn them around.
You’ll learn the basics of the board’s duty as fundraisers. We will explain why fundraising is not a one-size-fits-all proposition, and you will come away with actionable ideas for participating in your organization’s fundraising efforts.
Nonprofit Marketing and Development Consultant, Jayme Dingler is helping us start the new year off right by bringing back this can’t miss, interactive webinar for nonprofit staff and Board Members.
Speaker: Jayme Dingler, What’s Good LLC
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/new-year-new-board/

Webinar - 1/4/23 - Misconceptions of Emergency and Critical Care - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-01-04 18:00 - 19:30
Give 60-90 ml/kg of IV fluids and steroids STAT!
In this 1.5-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT reviews common misconceptions of emergency and critical care. Tune in as she reviews the “shock” dose of fluids, if it matters which bag of fluids you grab, if septic cats look like septic dogs, and when you can reach for partial parenteral nutrition, antiarrhythmics, or steroids in the ER or ICU!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-4-2023-misconceptions-of-emergency-and-critical-care/

Online Event - 1/5/23 - Puppy Training and Socialization with Debbie Martin - Karen Pryor Academy
2023-01-05 13:00 - 14:00
Explore puppy socialization, a puppy’s first training plan, and all things puppies on the next Live from The Ranch broadcast. Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, and Debbie Martin, RVT, VTS (Behavior), and co-author of Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog for this free virtual event with real-time training demos, audience Q&A, and more! Tune in live on Youtube on Thursday, January 5, at 1:00 pm (PT).
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 1/5/23 - The Fenzi Method: Cutting Corners to Loose Leash Walking (Part 1) - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-01-05 15:00 - 16:00
Is your dog is a chronic leash puller? If leash walking is a misery then this webinar is for you! The Fenzi “cutting corners” method can work even for dogs where other approaches have failed. It requires no food, no highly controlled environments, and allows for reasonably inexperienced handlers. This method is equally suited to a young puppy on dog directed socialization outings as it is for strong adult dogs with years of practice pulling on walks. And the best part? It works fast and without compulsive techniques by reducing frustration in both the puller and the pullee! If you are tired of being dragged around or a trainer who simply wants more options for helping your clients, then join Denise and hear what she has to say about an entirely new approach!
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 1/5/23 - Circle Method for Basic Reactivity and Over Arousal (Part 2) - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-01-05 18:00 - 19:00
This webinar is intended to provide advice, interventions, and skills for individuals working with reactive or overexcited dogs. “The circle method of Loose Leash Walking” will be used to help the behavior and emotional state of reactive and over-aroused dogs by allowing them to adjust to their environment, reconnect with their handlers, and become more emotionally comfortable in the presence of specific triggers. The method can be used regardless of food interest and does not require elaborate set-ups. The information presented will build upon the circle method of loose leash walking, and will assume knowledge of that material. This webinar assumes professional or amateur trainers who can assimilate the information with a preexisting working knowledge of dog behavior, reactivity and over-aroused behavior.
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Course – 1/7/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-01-07 11:00 - 13:30
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our 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. Take 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, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
Proudly sponsored by Tomahawk Live Trap
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-jan-2023/

Webinar - 1/8/23 - First Impressions 101 – How Ritualized Introductions Can Turn a Scaredy Cat into a Social Butterfly - PPG (fee applies)
2023-01-08 14:00 - 15:00
Interactive cats who approach unfamiliar people in a friendly manner or remain relaxed as they are approached, are much preferred by caregivers. In a shelter setting, the more quickly cats approach potential adopters, the sooner they get adopted. In contrast, shelter cats who are less comfortable in the proximity of strangers have a mean length of stay as much as three times longer than that of their interactive counterparts and are more likely to be euthanized. Despite the risks for relatively fearful cats, behavioral interventions for them rarely extend beyond environmental management and patience.
At Friends For Life Animal Shelter, Melissa and colleagues have developed a simple, novel, and effective ritualized introduction method that trains undersocialized cats to display genuinely friendly and affectionate behavior towards new people. This protocol has been successful as a component of a socialization program for fearful cats, and demonstrates a wider application for helping the typical “house feral” learn to look forward to meeting visitors in their home.
Learning Objectives:

Describe how adoption programs can benefit from a structured approach towards socializing fearful shelter cats.
Outline a step-by-step process for conditioning undersocialized cats to approach and solicit affection from new people in shelter and at home.
Identify components of a pre- and post- adoption support plan to ensure that fearful cat placements stick.

About Your Presenter
Melissa Taylor is the behavior and training manager at Friends For Life Animal Shelter in Houston, Texas. She has logged more than 20 years in shelter animal behavior, starting with an internship at the ASPCA’s Animal Behavior Center in New York City. She developed a lasting love for cooperative care from training livestock and wildlife as the coordinator of the Behavior and Training Department at the Houston SPCA, and applies the same principles to the dogs, cats, exotics, and humans she works with now at Friends For Life.
Over the course of her career, Melissa has focused on the development of shelter humane education programs, particularly those for volunteers, with the intention of mentoring new companion animal trainers and behavior consultants with practices steeped in evidence and based on building trust, security, and partnership. Melissa has started several shelter behavior volunteer programs and consults with other humane organizations on starting such initiatives of their own.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5061308

Webinar - 1/8/23 - Acute Diarrhea: Should I Really Reach for Metronidazole? - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-01-08 18:00 - 19:00
More metronidazole?
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Adam Rudinsky, MS, DACVIM reviews canine acute diarrhea management. Once a patient is diagnosed, how are we going to treat it? Is prescribing metronidazole truly helping our patients? Are there more effective and beneficial treatments available? Tune in to get a clinical update on treatment of acute canine diarrhea.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-8-2023-acute-diarrhea-should-i-really-reach-for-metronidazole/

Online Certificate Program - Starting 1/9/23 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Community Program Development - Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2023-01-09
Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management, community engagement, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career.
The five courses are:

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

Each of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.
You can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate.
Who will benefit from the program?

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

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

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

Schedule and Registration
Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.
​WEBSITE LINK: https://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates

Online Course – Starts 1/10/23 – Canine Social Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-01-10
This course will teach you about canine communication, play, greetings, conflict resolution behaviors, and puppy social development. Dig into the science of canine social behavior, with an emphasis on dog-to-dog social interactions. Veterinarians, behavior consultants, trainers, groomers, kennel staff, shelter workers, day care staff, pet sitters, dog walkers, and keen guardians will all benefit from this course.
This course will help you:

Explain the importance of social relationships between dogs from a scientific perspective
Accurately interpret body language in dogs and understand how body language is linked to emotional states and communication
Describe and understand the stages of puppy development and how development can affect adult behaviors, including the development of problem behaviors
Recognize and interpret play and greeting behaviors in dogs
Describe the functions of conflict and reconciliation behaviors in dogs

Course Begins: January 10, 2023
Duration: 5 Weeks
Instructor: Camille Ward, PhD, CAAB
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm Eastern (first meeting January 17th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 5 meetings for this course

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-social-behavior/

Online Course - 1/10/23 or 1/25/23 - New Laws for 2023 - CVMA (fee applies)
2023-01-10 12:30 - 13:30
This seminar is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and veterinary students only.
Webinar is live and interactive. Webinar may be recorded by the CVMA for internal use and training purposes. All other recordings are prohibited.
Course Description
With several new laws taking effect in 2023, it is important for veterinary practices to have a clear view of the legal landscape to ensure continuing compliance. This talk will cover new and important laws that all employers and employees should be aware of moving forward. The course qualifies as continuing education credit for the purpose of California veterinarian and registered veterinary technician license renewal.
Date and Time
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Registration closes January 4, 2023
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Registration closes January 18, 2023
Speakers
Dan Baxter, CVMA Executive Director
Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cvma-online-seminar-new-laws-for-2023-january-10-25-2023/cvma-online-seminar-new-laws-for-2023-january-10-25-2023/

Webinar - 1/10/23 - The Fear, Anxiety & Stress Scale Deconstructed - Fear Free
2023-01-10 17:00 - 18:00
Wondering if the dog or cat you’re seeing should be scored on the Fear, Anxiety & Stress (FAS) scale as FAS 2 or 3? This webinar can help! Fear Free’s FAS scale is a ubiquitous tool that provides veterinary and pet professionals with a consistent, objective way to evaluate pets’ stress levels at any time in any environment.
In this webinar, Fear Free’s Education Manager Lori Chamberland will take a closer look at each level of the FAS scale to empower you to score pets with greater confidence. You’ll watch video examples of pets at each level of the scale and discuss why it’s important to address stress early, rather than waiting until FAS 3 or higher to intervene.
WEBSITE LINK: https://fearfreepets.com/resources/webinars/

Online Course – Starts 1/11/23 – Fundamentals of Ethology – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-01-11
Think outside the Skinner box! Ethology is the scientific and objective study of how animals behave in the real world. This course will teach you the core concepts of ethology — how animals see their world, and why they behave the way they do.
You’ll learn how the environment, individual personality, and genetics all interact. This course is great for anyone new to ethology, working or interested in sheltering, zoos, training, and behavior, and everyone interested in getting the most out of their relationship with a companion animal, personal or professional.
Ethology is the study of animal behavior and its evolution, and is a key factor in having true expertise in the understanding of animals.

How do animals see and interact with their world?
What does this mean in terms of how they behave?
How will this change and enhance your understanding of behavior?
How can this understanding dramatically improve your ability to work with, and help animals?

An understanding of ethology, and the exploration of these questions will forever change how you think about the animals we live and work with.
Course Begins: January 11, 2023
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm Eastern (first meeting January 18th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 4 meetings for this course

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-ethology/

Online Course – Starts 1/11/23 – Canine Ethology Online Training Bundle – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-01-11
Introducing our new Canine Ethology Online Training Bundle! Combining Dr. Kristina Spaulding’s Fundamentals of Ethology and What Is a Dog? The Ethology of Our Best Friend courses, this package will provide an in-depth view of ethology and how it pertains to the canine species.
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS **
Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 8 meetings in total for the two courses
Meetings take place on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm Eastern
First meeting January 18th
There is a break/no meeting on February 15th
FUNDAMENTALS OF ETHOLOGY
Think outside the Skinner box! Ethology is the scientific and objective study of how animals behave in the real world. This course will teach you the core concepts of ethology — how animals see their world, and why they behave the way they do.
You’ll learn how the environment, individual personality, and genetics all interact. This course is great for anyone new to ethology, working or interested in sheltering, zoos, training, and behavior, and everyone interested in getting the most out of their relationship with a companion animal, personal or professional.
Ethology is the study of animal behavior and its evolution, and is a key factor in having true expertise in the understanding of animals.

How do animals see and interact with their world?
What does this mean in terms of how they behave?
How will this change and enhance your understanding of behavior?
How can this understanding dramatically improve your ability to work with, and help animals?
An understanding of ethology, and the exploration of these questions will forever change how you think about the animals we live and work with.

WHAT IS A DOG? THE ETHOLOGY OF OUR BEST FRIEND
Ethology is the scientific and objective study of animal behavior under natural conditions. In short, it’s the study of how animals behave in the real world.
This course takes a deep dive into our understanding of dogs as a species, and therefore how we live with them and train them, how they learn, and how we can best solve behavioral issues if they arise.
To address these questions we will consider:

The interplay between canine domestication, evolution, and behavior
Development in dogs: birth through adulthood
The perceptual world of the dog and how it impacts behavior
How dogs approach and solve problems in their environment
The role of genetics in behavior
The behavior of free-ranging dogs

You will come away from this course with an even deeper appreciation and wonder for these amazing animals we live with. You’ll never look at dogs—or dog training—quite the same way again.
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-ethology-bundle/

Online Course – Starts 1/11/23 – Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
2023-01-11
This 13-week deep dive into all things shelter behavior will help you create evidence-based policy and procedures for your shelter behavior department. Weekly live mentorship meetings and a discussion community allows us all to help one another!
Starts the week of January 11, 2023! This intensive course will cover all aspects of shelter behavior, from intake to post-adoption support. With the help of your peers from all over the world, we will explore science and best practices in building your shelter behavior programming to meet and exceed industry standards, and to give every dog in your care the best shot at a new home. There will be an emphasis on creating written policy and protocols for your department.
WEBSITE LINK: https://trish-s-school-bcb6.thinkific.com/courses/shelter-dog-behavior-mentorship-2022c

Webinar - 1/12/23 - Hélène Lawler - Put Your Oxygen Mask On First: Living and Loving Dogs with Big Feelings - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-01-12 15:00 - 16:00
When our dogs have big feelings about the world, they behave in ways that can make competing, training, and even daily life a challenge.
Thankfully, there are now countless resources to help our dogs: Behaviourists, training specialists, medications, on-line training and competing options, gut-rebuilding protocols, supplements, massage and other body work, and so much more!
But… What about YOU?
What are you doing to support YOU? To help you with the anxiety, stress, grief, disappointment, fear, or frustration that is also so often part of this picture?
Because, what’s the point of moving heaven and earth to help Spot walk calmly down the street, or up to a start line, if you’re a miserable, anxious mess at the other end of the leash?
We have dogs in our lives to bring us joy, love, and companionship. We do dog sports to have fun and find fulfillment through the process of taking that relationship to the next level.
When our dogs struggle, WE struggle. But it doesn’t have to be this way! It is possible to train yourself to feel calm and confident, even when your dog does not. And when you feel good? You make better decisions, have better response time, and can even send some of that confidence down the leash to your dog.
Join me in this webinar to learn my unique, step-by-step self-coaching process designed to help YOU help yourself feel peaceful, calm and confident so that you can reclaim the joy of training. Even if your dog’s big feelings about the world never change (although, quite often, when we feel better, so do they!)
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 1/12/23 - Honoring Our Seniors Healthspan: How to improve their vitality, quality of life, and longevity - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-01-12 18:00 - 19:00
Everyone agrees – our senior dogs are special. We have unique, loving relationships with these dogs that have shared our lives for years. When we see their muzzles turning grey, we hope that there will have many more years to spend together.
Chris Zink, DVM, has designed this webinar to provide you with dozens of easily applied tips and tricks to not just increase your senior dog’s lifespan, but their health span, so that your senior will live every one of their days healthy, active and enjoying life. What a gift to give your lifetime friend! Join us for this webinar that just might make a huge difference in your dogs’ lives.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 1/18/23 - Breaking Down "Us vs. Them" Thinking to Build Stronger Connections - The AAWA
2023-01-18 12:00 - 13:00
Whether we realize it or not, the polarization and uncertainty happening in society impacts every aspect of our lives, including the workplace. When we feel that a core part of our values or our identity is threatened, our instinct is often to contract, to seek what feels comfortable, predictable, and safe. Yet it is precisely in these times when we need to expand, to venture beyond the assumed safety of our comfort zones and echo chambers. We will explore 3 practices for expansion and how to broaden and diversify our social networks to make better decisions for our organizations.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/1-18-23

Online Course - 1/18/23 - Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-01-18 16:00 - 17:30
As a Surrender Prevention Specialist, you may be the difference between a cat losing her home and staying in her home. Join this session to learn what surrender prevention is and why it works. Instructed by Dr. Rachel Geller, she will share real examples, with proven results, setting the potential surrenderer and cat on the road to a happy relationship together and keeping the cat in her home. We’ll cover how to empathize with cat owners, working around their limitations (financial, time, patience) and focus on the 3 most common reasons for surrender: litter box problems, scratching (and not on the scratching post!), and inter-cat aggression. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual techniques. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz. The workshop is offered three times in 2023 and the cost to register is just $10.
The session duration is 1.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/surrender-prevention-certification-workshop-january-2023/

Webinar - 1/19/23 - Dr. Christine Calder: Low Stress Handling: What is New? - PPG (fee applies)
2023-01-19 09:00 - 10:00
The shelter can be a scary place for dogs and cats but it doesn’t have to be. The emotional-well being of these animals is important and there are ways we can improve the welfare of these animals by setting up low stress environments, monitoring emotional states, and practicing Low Stress Handling Techniques when handling and restraining.
About the presenter
A graduate of Mississippi State University but native of New Jersey, Dr. Christine Calder has lived and practiced veterinary medicine in both New Jersey and Maine for many years. In addition to general practice, Dr. Calder has worked at the San Francisco SPCA, Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Louisiana State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Most recently, she was an assistant clinical professor in community veterinary services and veterinary behavior at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
As a general practitioner, Dr. Calder always had an interest in animal behavior especially clinical veterinary behavior and, in 2016, she finished a residency with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. In 2017, she became a diplomate with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (DACVB). Her special interest is in shelter behavior, feline behavior, and shy/fearful dogs. She shares her home with three Rhodesian ridgebacks, a black Lab, two French bulldogs, and a snake.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5063846

Webinar - 1/19/23 - Reducing Return Rates Through Early Dog Training - CalAnimals
2023-01-19 10:00 - 11:00
Join the GoodPup team as they share how shelters and rescue groups all over the US and Canada are reducing adoption return rates by as much as 45% through GoodPup’s life saving partnership program. In this webinar, you will learn how your organization can work with GoodPup to offer convenient, affordable, positive-reinforcement dog training in your community. You will also find out how you can utilize GoodPup’s innovative technology to track training completion rates of dogs getting adopted from your facility. GoodPup offers an affiliate program that is 100% free for shelters and rescues. They also offer training gift certificates, called “Scholarships,” that can be purchased at an affordable rate.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wY3_hnYeQX23kyC5cJZUeg

Webinar - 1/19/23 - Bodies of Evidence: Issues Arising from Search and Seizure of Animal Bodies in Cruelty Investigations - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-01-19 12:00 - 13:15
A law enforcement officer seizes a dying horse without a warrant. An abused animal is brought to a veterinarian for euthanasia and cremation, but instead is necropsied. A law enforcement officer shields onlooking children from a cat’s body by placing it in a nearby dumpster. A veterinarian does a warrantless blood draw to diagnose a malnourished dog, and the blood results are used in a criminal prosecution. In animal cruelty cases, the animal’s body—whether dead or alive—is a crime scene. Many law enforcement professionals have not been trained to properly preserve and search that crime scene, and yet they are forced to do so, without compromising the evidence, the defendant’s constitutional rights, or the animal’s health or life. These cases present novel search and seizure issues. Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s attorneys David Rosengard, Emily Lewis, and Kathleen Wood to discuss how these and other issues can be resolved for a successful prosecution, and how they can be addressed or avoided in future cases.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/bodies-of-evidence-issues-arising-from-search-and-seizure-of-animal-bodies-in-cruelty-investigations/

Webinar - 1/19/23 - Suzanne Clothier - Quick – Hit PAUSE! Using Controlled Set-ups for Reactive Dogs - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-01-19 15:00 - 16:00
Handlers of reactive dogs struggle to find ways to help their dogs feel less worried, overwhelmed or pushed past their thresholds. But progress can be slow, particularly if the dog continues to be triggered despite the handler’s best efforts.
As a behavior consultant, I work with many handlers who are discouraged or frustrated. In many cases, there are holes in the training plan. Inevitably, the training falls apart, the dog is triggered, the handler is embarrassed or upset. Why does this happen so often?
This webinar dives into what you need to know to help reactive dogs through carefully controlled set-ups.
Training in the wild?
Pause button or uncontrolled variables?
Understanding your dog’s triggers (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, social, chase)
The holy trinity of dog training: Distance, intensity & duration
Using Line of View and Field of View in the real world
If you’ve ever wished for a PAUSE button on life to help your dog, this webinar is for you. The practical information provided will help anyone create successful training moments. Find out why so many clients and their dogs have benefited from this sensible approach to thin slicing for success.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 1/19/23 - Top Insights from 2022 on the H in HASS - HASS
2023-01-19 15:00 - 16:00
You’re invited to attend our live webinar, this Thursday at 5pm CT with Dr. Ellen Jefferson, President and CEO of Austin Pets Alive!; Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services; Diaz Dixon, Maddie’s® Advisor for External Affairs and Partnerships for the HASS Project; and Alexis Telfair-Garcia, Social Work Program Development Manager at Austin Pets Alive!.
When people and pets are separated, it often comes down to human issues such as eviction, job loss, or health issues. In the Human Animal Support Services project and at Austin Pets Alive!, we are working to create an animal welfare system that helps solve these root problems and better supports pets and the people who love them.
Register today to hear from our leaders about the intersection of human struggles, human services, and animal services—and how that relates to the animal welfare movement and HASS.
Can’t make it live? Still sign up and we’ll send you the recording.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN_yuHmoj2sQT-lu3Zm3Iip7g

Webinar - 1/20/23 - Surrender Prevention Series: Potty Training Challenges - GoodPup
2023-01-20 11:00 - 12:00
GoodPup’s New Webinar Series on Surrender Prevention; Addressing Common Behavioral Challenges begins Friday, January 20, 2023!
During the spring webinar series, GoodPup will break down how to provide some preventive management and simple solutions for addressing a variety of common behavioral challenges experienced with the welcoming of new family members. The series begins in January with House Training struggles including common setbacks and the demands encountered within different lifestyles. Then they’ll dabble into other challenges during the following months including barking, jumping, mouthiness, crate concerns and reactivity to unfamiliar people.
The first webinar is scheduled for January 20th at 2 PM EST. Mark your calendars as you won’t want to miss the beginning of this new problem solving series!
Presenter:
Kait Hembree VTS (Behavior), CVT, KPA CTP
Head of Training at GoodPup
Kait Hembree and her team designed the GoodPup Training Program using the latest scientific research and positive reinforcement training techniques. Kait’s career in Animal Behavior spans decades. She has extensive experience working with behavior modification both in and outside veterinary practices and animal shelters. She regularly consults as a dog behavior expert across the country.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surrender-prevention-series-potty-training-challenges-tickets-499611179487

Online Event - 1/22/23 - FREE LIVE ONLINE DISCUSSION - Talking About Behavioral Euthanasia - Shelter Behavior Hub
2023-01-22 17:00 - 18:00
Having critical conversations with clients about behavioral euthanasia is an essential skill for training professionals. Join us to learn more about our “Talking To Clients” course and how to approach the difficult conversation.
Joining us for this chat is Trish McMillan, MSC, CPDT-KA, Sue Alexander CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, and Miranda Hitchcock, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA.
Pre-Registration is required.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1016725172067/WN_jIRaN1k9Sqy-6ybLblpY9g

Grant Opportunity - 1/23/23 to 1/30/23 - Open Arms Challenge Application Window - Maddie's Fund
2023-01-23
Get ready for the 2023 Open Arms Challenge where $420,000 in grant prizes will be available!
This Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. Twenty-two national organizations are joining forces to encourage animal shelters and foster-based organizations to pilot new approaches that welcome your entire community during the month of April.
And as if increased inclusivity and community engagement weren’t incentive enough, there’s also $420,000 in grant prizes available!
Save the date: Registration will open on January 23 and close on January 30, 2023.
The goal of this Challenge is to increase inclusivity and provide a welcoming environment for all community members. What that looks like is different for every organization. It can be as simple as providing literature in multiple languages or returning voicemails in a timely manner to overhauling the adoption application, undertaking bias training or focusing on neighborhoods where adoption events are not held.
Important Dates:

Registration Period: Monday, January 23, 2023 – Monday, January 30, 2023 (Apply through our grants portal until 5pm PST on January 30, 2023)
Prep Period: March 1 – March 31, 2023. This is your chance to prepare for your new welcoming practices (update policies/procedures, train staff, etc.)
Challenge Period: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 203. During this time, you will pilot your new practices.
Participation Reports Due: Friday, May 19, 2023 (see a sample of that report)
Final Report (via Zoom Huddle) for Award Winners: September 2023 (see sample questions)

To be considered to PARTICIPATE in this Challenge, your organization must:

Be a U.S.-based government agency or 501c3 public charity that focuses on dogs and/or cats
Be a shelter, foster-based organization or public charity that focuses on keeping pets and people together
Be current on Maddie’s Fund grant reporting for any prior grants
Be a member of Shelter Animals Count
Register for the Challenge by submitting a complete application through the Maddie’s Fund Grants Portal. You’ll be notified by February 17, 2023 if you meet the eligibility requirements to participate in the Challenge.
Recommended but not required: Maddie’s® Pet Forum, Maddie’s® University, Best Friends Pet Lifesaving Dashboard

To be considered for an AWARD from this Challenge, your organization must:

Meet the requirements above
Submit the Participation Report (due Friday, May 19, 2023 by 5pm PST). (View sample Participation Report) Please note, this sample is provided for reference only and questions are subject to change.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.maddiesfund.org/open-arms-challenge.htm

Webinar - 3/1/232 - Smartcuts: Work-Life Integration - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-01-23 17:00 - 18:00
Is work-life balance a thing?
In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Mia Cary will discuss why work-life balance is unrealistic and how work-life integration will set us free. Tune in to learn about tools and resources you can use for managing stress, finding focus, and learning how to thrive regardless of role, title, or practice type!
This program is applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA). Approval Number: 22-134
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/march-1-2023-smartcuts-work-life-integration/

Webinar - 1/25/23 - DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity - Dogs Playing for Life
2023-01-25 09:00 - 10:30
Reactivity on the part of dogs living in shelters is a rampant issue that can contribute to behavioral deterioration, increased length of stay, and even loss of life. From a misdiagnosis of “aggression” to dogs whose reactive behavior escalates to problematic and potentially unsafe levels, learning how to help dogs suffering from reactivity issues is a crucial need shared by our entire industry.
While this webinar can be attended as a standalone course, we highly recommend attending our Fancy Footwork webinar first. We will build on our Fancy Footwork approach to handling and training to offer practical training, handling, and safety solutions to on-leash reactivity for dogs living in shelters.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session of approximately 30 minutes (we’ll go longer if there are questions remaining). This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
This webinar holds 500 attendees, so register in advance, and show up on time the day of the webinar (we’ll open it up 15 minutes early) to be sure to get a spot!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ap6COGGKRCqV7urAGbyFbg
