Shelter Learniverse

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2023-05-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with.
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

Zoom Meeting - 3/28/23 to 5/16/23 - Summit Fast Track: How to Make Your Shelter Software Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder - Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
2023-05-16 09:00 - 10:00
Fast Track #3 – Hidden Gems: How to Make Your Shelter Software Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder
Is what your shelter software has to say getting lost in translation?
Start transforming numbers and patterns in your intake and outcome reports into concrete benefits for animals and staff. Discover how to increase live release and lower length of stay based on information you already have at your fingertips.
Track Coaches:
Lead Coach: Becky Stuntebeck, DVM, Facility Design Veterinarian at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Co-Coach: Cindi Delany, DVM, Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Director of Online Learning at UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Fast Track Schedule:
Tuesdays (and on-demand after)

March 28th, 9 AM PT​
April 18th, 9 AM PT​
May 2nd, 9 AM PT
May 16th, 9 AM PT

Optional Office Hours:
Tuesdays (and some on-demand after)​

April 11th, 1 PM PT​
April 25th, 1 PM PT​
May 9th, 1 PM PT​
May 23rd, 1 PM PT

Register for the Fast Track Zoom Meetings:
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqcOqpqTkoHNbXcS9Bt9VZ1P5m3OA31Dnu
About Fast Tracks from Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse:
Ready to make change happen? Choose one or more of the five eight-week Fast Tracks and start doing—with support! Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement by connecting with coaches and fellow participants along the way.
Join a Fast Track to get guidance from your coach in four one-hour live Zoom meetings over the weeks of 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, and 5/15, and pop in for optional office hours during off-weeks.
Fast Track participation is open to everyone, no application required. Just click on the name of the Fast Track you are interested in below and you’ll get access to all of the meetings in that track.
Attendance at any of the meetings or office hours is optional to make it easy for you to attend what you can. Live meetings will be recorded and available on-demand shortly after each meeting ends.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqcOqpqTkoHNbXcS9Bt9VZ1P5m3OA31Dnu

Online Event - 5/16/23 - ASV Shelter Guidelines Re-Boot Camp - Association of Shelter Veterinarians
2023-05-16 09:00 - 13:00
In 2010 the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) published the first Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters which quickly became the gold standard in how to care for animals shelters and foster homes alike and in December 2022 the revised “Guidelines” were introduced. The Guidelines is understandably a comprehensive and lengthy document, yet many who can get value from it don’t have the time to read it in it entirety.
The ASV Shelter Guidelines Re-Boot Camp is a half day seminar geared to all workers in a foster based rescue or shelter to help make incorporating the Guidelines attainable for more organizations.
WEBSITE LINK: https://whova.com/portal/registration/asgs_202303/

Webinar - 5/16/23 - Emotions Inside Out - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2023-05-16 10:00 - 11:00
What does joy feel like to you? Is it the same for the person sitting next to you? Is it the same for the animals in your care? Are emotions pre-wired in the brain or are they learned? Is the topic of emotions even relevant to training animals? These are just a few of the interesting and important questions that surround the topic of emotions. In this session, we will focus on contemporary approaches to understanding emotions with action potential for living and learning with animals.
About the Presenter:
Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D. is a professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University. She has helped pioneer the cross-species application of behavior analysis to animals, using the same humane philosophy and scientifically sound teaching technology that has been so effective with human learners. Susan has co-authored chapters on behavior change in four veterinary texts, and her popular articles have been translated into 13 languages.
She gives seminars on animal learning at conferences and zoos around the world, is a member of Karen Pryor’s Clicker Expo faculty, and teaches yearly hands-on animal training workshops with Steve Martin (www.naturalencouters.com). Susan is the Parrot Division Chairperson of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), the Chairperson of the Scientific Advisory Committee of American Humane Association (AHA) Film and TV Unit, and a member in good standing of ABAI, AZA, ABMA and IAATE.
This year She was included on the Vet Tech College’s list of “15 Animal Professors to Know.” Susan’s acclaimed on-line course, Living and Learning with Animals for behavior professionals, has provided even wider dissemination of effective, humane behavior change practices to students in over 30 countries (www.behaviorworks.org).
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/en/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/emotions-inside-out.html

Webinar - 5/16/23 - ChatGPT: Harnessing AI to Power Your Mission - Community Cats Podcast
2023-05-16 11:00 - 11:45
With over 25 million daily visitors, ChatGPT is a powerful AI tool that has already started to change the way we work. Led by Brianna Lovell Myers, Hospitality Cat at Community Cats Podcast, this webinar will demonstrate how ChatGPT can be used by anyone in the animal rescue space to create social media content, craft fundraising appeals, and more. No tech-savvy required! From large organizations to grassroots groups — even individuals! — this webinar is an opportunity for anyone looking to understand more about AI and how it can support their work with animals.
The presentation will be 30 minutes, followed by an optional 15-minute Q & A.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/chatgpt-harnessing-ai-to-power-your-mission-may-2023/

Webinar - 5/16/23 - Outbreak Management in Animal Shelters: Panleuk, Distemper and Ringworm oh my! - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-05-16 17:00 - 18:00
Stop the Spread!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Lena DeTar, DACVPM, DABVP-SMP will review three commonly implicated shelter diseases and the principles of outbreak response used to manage them in animal shelters. Tune in to help better understand risk analysis in the shelter and options that can be used to help prevent future outbreaks!
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 check out your options, including our new 14-day, no-commitment ELITE Trial.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-16-2023-outbreak-management-in-animal-shelters-panleuk-distemper-and-ringworm-oh-my/

Online Course - Starts 5/17/23 - Canine Impulsivity & Fear Mentorship - IAABC (fee applies)
2023-05-17
Would you like to improve your effectiveness and success rate with impulsivity/hyperactivity, reactivity, and fear clients, or are you looking to get started with these types of behavior issues?
This 8-week Mentorship will focus on canine impulsivity/hyperactivity, reactivity, and fear, and will discuss:

the current scientific understanding
history taking, assessment, and client communication
development and implementation of behavior modification specific to these issues

By the end of this course, students should know how to:

Define and correctly identify hyperactivity/impulsivity, reactivity and fear and explain what leads to the behavior
Develop effective, comprehensive behavior plans for these issues
Track progress and make adjustments as needed
Communicate effectively with clients

The course is ideal for:

Dog trainers, behavior consultants, and shelter volunteers or staff
Veterinarians and veterinary staff
Dog walkers and dog day care staff
Pet owners may also benefit from taking the course, although they would be best served if done in conjunction with one-on-one work with a certified behavior consultant

This 8-week mentorship provides mentees with ongoing video lectures, documentation, online chat, and scheduled weekly live/online meetings.
Relative to the course topics, mentees can discuss their own cases or any others, ask questions about application and theory, ask for tips and advice on overcoming specific challenges, and be guided toward even higher levels of professionalism and effectiveness. The mentors are there for the mentees, and offer all help and discussion that each mentee finds useful.
Auditors may observe and learn about topics under discussion between the mentor and full mentees. Auditors do not attend the weekly live chats and may not introduce their own cases or ask for specific input on their own work.
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm Eastern (first meeting May 24th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 8 meetings for this mentorship

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-impulsivity-fear-mentorship/

Zoom Meeting - 3/29/23 to 5/17/23 - Summit Fast Track: Proven Barrier-Busting Strategies That Send Animals Home - Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
2023-05-17 11:00 - 12:00
Fast Track #4 – Proven Barrier-Busting Strategies That Send Animals Home
Uncover hidden and not-so-hidden roadblocks that are keeping animals in the shelter, contributing to shelter team overwhelm and fatigue, and tying up precious resources. Discover how to clear the way to ensure more pets are reunited with their families or placed in new homes. Tap into opportunities to increase live outcomes and build relationships with potential partners, volunteers, fosters, and adopters in your community.
Track Coaches:
Lead Coach: Nadia Oseguera, California Program Manager at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Co-Coach: Allison Cardona, California State Director at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Fast Track Schedule:
Wednesdays (and on-demand after)

March 29th, 11 AM PT​
April 19th, 11 AM PT​
May 3rd, 11 AM PT
May 17th, 11 AM PT

Optional Office Hours:
Thursdays (and some on-demand after)​

April 13th, 9 AM PT​
April 27th, 9 AM PT​
May 11th, 9 AM PT​
May 25th, 9 AM PT

Register for the Fast Track Zoom Meetings:
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvfuuqrDsiEtJ509W7t5bd2rkyav3BWA6k
About Fast Tracks from Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse:
Ready to make change happen? Choose one or more of the five eight-week Fast Tracks and start doing—with support! Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement by connecting with coaches and fellow participants along the way.
Join a Fast Track to get guidance from your coach in four one-hour live Zoom meetings over the weeks of 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, and 5/15, and pop in for optional office hours during off-weeks.
Fast Track participation is open to everyone, no application required. Just click on the name of the Fast Track you are interested in below and you’ll get access to all of the meetings in that track.
Attendance at any of the meetings or office hours is optional to make it easy for you to attend what you can. Live meetings will be recorded and available on-demand shortly after each meeting ends.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvfuuqrDsiEtJ509W7t5bd2rkyav3BWA6k

Zoom Meeting - 3/29/23 to 5/17/23 - Summit Fast Track: Feeling Overwhelmed with Making Outcome Decisions? We can help! - Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
2023-05-17 12:00 - 13:00
Fast Track #5 – Feeling Overwhelmed with Making Outcome Decisions? We can help!
Shelter teams are faced daily with high-stakes outcome decisions made harder by an increasingly complex and strained system. We’ll discuss some of the issues at play and help you to develop tools to remove bottlenecks to outcomes and overcome the toughest decision-making dilemmas, from adoption to euthanasia, with transparency and compassion.
Track Coaches:
Lead Coach: Chumkee Aziz, DVM, Outreach Veterinarian, at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Co-Coach: Cindi Delany, DVM, Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Director of Online Learning at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Fast Track Schedule:
Wednesdays (and on-demand after)

March 29th, 12 PM PT​
April 19th, 12 PM PT​
May 3rd, 12 PM PT
May 17th, 12 PM PT

Optional Office Hours:
Tuesdays (and some on-demand after)​

April 11th, 10 AM PT​
April 25th, 10 AM PT​
May 9th, 10 AM PT​
May 23rd, 10 AM PT

Register for the Fast Track Zoom Meetings:
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcOyrqD4qG9Qn8jMPEgrOT3mXIRZe1Rvc
About Fast Tracks from Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse:
Ready to make change happen? Choose one or more of the five eight-week Fast Tracks and start doing—with support! Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement by connecting with coaches and fellow participants along the way.
Join a Fast Track to get guidance from your coach in four one-hour live Zoom meetings over the weeks of 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, and 5/15, and pop in for optional office hours during off-weeks.
Fast Track participation is open to everyone, no application required. Just click on the name of the Fast Track you are interested in below and you’ll get access to all of the meetings in that track.
Attendance at any of the meetings or office hours is optional to make it easy for you to attend what you can. Live meetings will be recorded and available on-demand shortly after each meeting ends.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkcOyrqD4qG9Qn8jMPEgrOT3mXIRZe1Rvc

Online Course - 5/17/23 - Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-05-17 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-may-2023/

Zoom Meeting - 3/30/23 to 5/18/23 - Summit Fast Track: Are You Staying Within Your Capacity for Care? - Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
2023-05-18 09:00 - 10:00
Fast Track #2 – Are You Staying Within Your Capacity for Care? (You Might Be Surprised!)
Capacity for Care (C4C) is such a wonderful place to be, yet it can feel so out of reach. What is your shelter’s capacity for care, what is it based on, and are you staying within it?
Even just understanding what C4C is can feel overwhelming, much less getting there. Need a refresher or don’t know where to start? Answer — right here!
It all starts with knowing that it is possible to stay within your capacity for care at all organizations, regardless of how animals come to you. We’ll dive into what determines your capacity, how it impacts the work you do every day and the decisions you make. Discover how you can provide the Right Care in the Right Place for people and animals AND stay within your C4C. This is your chance to learn how to get out of crisis mode, decrease overwhelm, and make it possible for your team to maximize your resources, all while ensuring your shelter is able to have the greatest impact on the people and pets in your community.
This track is the foundation for all successful shelter operations and pairs well with every other offering at this summit. Not a shelter director or manager? No problem; we invite anyone in the animal shelter space to join us on this journey!
Track Coaches:
Lead Coach: Cindy Karsten, DVM, Director of Outreach at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Co-Coach: Ivy Ruiz, Outreach Specialist at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Fast Track Schedule:
Thursdays (and on-demand after)

March 30th, 9 AM PT​
April 20th, 9 AM PT​
May 4th, 9 AM PT
May 18th, 9 AM PT

Optional Office Hours:
Thursdays (and some on-demand after)​

April 13th, 9 AM PT​
April 27th, 9 AM PT​
May 11th, 9 AM PT​
May 25th, 9 AM PT

Register for the Fast Track Zoom Meetings:
http://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdumppzosHtV9whKkEVbdWk5QBA4WUM8Q
About Fast Tracks from Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse:
Ready to make change happen? Choose one or more of the five eight-week Fast Tracks and start doing—with support! Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement by connecting with coaches and fellow participants along the way.
Join a Fast Track to get guidance from your coach in four one-hour live Zoom meetings over the weeks of 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, and 5/15, and pop in for optional office hours during off-weeks.
Fast Track participation is open to everyone, no application required. Just click on the name of the Fast Track you are interested in below and you’ll get access to all of the meetings in that track.
Attendance at any of the meetings or office hours is optional to make it easy for you to attend what you can. Live meetings will be recorded and available on-demand shortly after each meeting ends.
WEBSITE LINK: http://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtdumppzosHtV9whKkEVbdWk5QBA4WUM8Q

Webinar - 5/18/23 - APCC: Top Medications You Should Have on Hand for Toxicological Emergencies - ASPCAPro
2023-05-18 10:00 - 11:00
In this session, participants will learn about various medications needed for decontamination and treatment of pets exposed to a toxicant. Participants will learn the top medications recommended by the APCC for common ingestions and how to best use them for patients.
Takeaways

Why referral may be necessary for toxicological emergencies.
Products needed for decontamination for dogs and cats.
Common medications that clinics should stock to manage toxicological emergencies.
Medications that emergency or specialty hospital should stock for toxicological emergencies.
Medications to know are available for toxicosis and where to get them.

Suited For
This session is suited for veterinarians and veterinary technicians but all others are welcome
Credits
The live webinar and post-webinar online course are RACE-approved and are eligible for one hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/apcc-top-medications-you-should-have-hand-toxicological-emergencies

Zoom Meeting - 3/30/23 to 5/18/23 - Summit Fast Track - Coordinated Care: Ensuring Animals & People Get the Right Care in Right Place - Maddie's Million Pet Challenge
2023-05-18 11:00 - 12:00
Fast Track #1 – Coordinated Care: The Secret Sauce to Ensuring Animals and People Get the Right Care in the Right Place
Learn progressive and collaborative ways of respecting all of the members of your community, especially those who come to us for supportive services. We’ll focus on ways to help pets stay in their current homes when possible and effectively reserve shelter intake for animals who really need to be in our care. We’ll discuss not only how these techniques can reduce shelter intakes, but also how this approach will set everyone up for success, including families, animals, and shelter team members.
Track Coaches:
Lead Coach: Jennifer Toussaint, Chief Animal Control Officer at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington
Co-Coach: Kelly Bremken, Veterinary Social Worker at Oregon Humane Society
Fast Track Schedule:
Thursdays (and on-demand after)

March 30th, 11 AM PT​
April 20th, 11 AM PT​
May 4th, 11 AM PT
May 18th, 11 AM PT

Optional Office Hours:
Wednesdays (and some on-demand after)​

April 12th, 9 AM PT​
April 26th, 9 AM PT​
May 10th, 9 AM PT​
May 24th, 9 AM PT

Register for the Fast Track Zoom Meetings: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvduurrT4iE9UKlsg4WkBeNNfaDMRAcWmz
About Fast Tracks from Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge Learniverse:
Ready to make change happen? Choose one or more of the five eight-week Fast Tracks and start doing—with support! Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement by connecting with coaches and fellow participants along the way.
Join a Fast Track to get guidance from your coach in four one-hour live Zoom meetings over the weeks of 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, and 5/15, and pop in for optional office hours during off-weeks.
Fast Track participation is open to everyone, no application required. Just click on the name of the Fast Track you are interested in below and you’ll get access to all of the meetings in that track.
Attendance at any of the meetings or office hours is optional to make it easy for you to attend what you can. Live meetings will be recorded and available on-demand shortly after each meeting ends.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvduurrT4iE9UKlsg4WkBeNNfaDMRAcWmz

Webinar - 5/18/23 - Neurological Versus Behavioural with Dr. Karen Overall - ACVB
2023-05-18 16:00 - 17:00
When is it neurological and when is it behavioural? Behavioural and neurological problems occur in the same brain. If both truly exist, the chance that they will affect each other is likely non-zero. If only one exists, it still shares so many of the same neurochemicals and neuroanatomical regions that are affected in both behavioural and neurological conditions. The keys to successful diagnosis and treatment are: understanding the ontogenic and demographic patterns in the relevant conditions, a good history, an excellent characterization of the pattern of the behaviours displayed, and trials of medication. This talk will use cases to discuss this approach and the pitfalls of assuming that you know something you may not when you label the condition.
Dr. Karen L. Overall has BA, MA and VMD degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She did her residency training in veterinary behavioural medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviourists (DACVB). Dr. Overall is a Professor of Behavioural Medicine at Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI, lectures at veterinary schools world-wide and consults internationally with governments, NGOs and working dog and welfare organizations.
Dr. Overall has been named the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) Small Animal Speaker of the Year and was named one of the The Bark’s 100 Best and Brightest – Bark Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the dog world over the past 25 years.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1150555786157691481

Webinar - 5/18/23 - Control Without Conflict: An Introduction to Impulse Control - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-05-18 18:00 - 19:00
The concept of self-control as applied to dogs is an interesting one indeed. How can an animal that is only out to get what he wants NOW capable of making decisions to delay his impulses until given permission by the owner? That seems like some magic stuff right there! Heck, most people don’t even have good self-control. That’s why we cannot have potato chips in my house!
However, by applying the zen concept that “to get what you want you must give it up” all sorts of amazing feats of impulse control are possible for our dogs. We can teach them that it is in their best interest to delay gratification and wait for us to tell them when it’s okay to take what they want. The key is to do this in a systematic manner and to keep frustration as low as possible during the training process.
You might think “my dog would NEVER leave an unattended treat alone!” With the right approach it is definitely possible. There are quite a few advantages to teaching this zen concept as a foundation for future work. Your dog will learn that you are an important part of the reinforcement process; which makes listening to you a higher priority for him. A dog that understands zen allows you to use loose food in training as a focal point and distraction, which can make for smoother techniques and mechanics. And a zen dog is a thinking dog rather than a reacting one. He takes a second to consider his alternatives and make good choices.
In this webinar Deb Jones, PhD, will introduce the zen concept along with a variety of exercises to introduce that will encourage your dog to become more thoughtful and less reactive around food and toys.
Presenter: Deb Jones, PhD
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

Hybrid Conference - 5/20/23 to 5/21/23 - Canine Science Symposium - Virginia Tech (fee applies)
2023-05-20 08:30 - 17:55, 2023-05-21 08:30 - 18:10
Repeatedly ranked one of the Top 10 Animal Behavior and Dog Training Conferences of the Year, the 9th annual Canine Science Symposium is an information-packed two days of applied science that you do not want to miss! Created especially for animal sheltering and behavior and training professionals, the mission of the Symposium is to provide practitioners with information and interventions that will help them improve the welfare of dogs in their shelters and the behavior and training of dogs.
For shelter-specific topics this year, we have talks on excessive arousal, behavioral phenotypes, fostering during the pandemic (with present-day takeaways), various types of short-term fostering programs, and One Welfare. For behavior and training talks, we have a sure-to-be engaging presentation on the effects of aversive control (in light of the potential electronic collar ban in SF) as well as applied behavior analysis in training & enrichment, social interaction as a reinforcer, communication & consent in training, and the role of mood and motivation in canine learning.
Envisioned as a way to connect attendees with the science from the scientists as well as to bring together those working in sheltering & training, the Canine Science Symposium has in-person and, new this year, Zoom live streaming options. The in-person conference will take place at the San Francisco State University Towers Conference Center.
Because of our focus on animal sheltering, we strive to keep registration affordable. Our early bird registration ends April 30, 2023.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.caninesciencesymposium.com/

Webinar Series - 5/6/23, 5/20/23, and 6/3/23 - The Art of Raising a Happy, Healthy Kitten - National Kitten Coalition
2023-05-20 09:00 - 10:30
The National Kitten Coalition and the EveryCat Health Foundation are hosting a three-part Webinar Series. If you are planning to or have recently added a new kitten to your family, or are looking for information to share with new kitten families in your community, this series will provide crucial information for raising a kitten into a happy, healthy cat.
Part One: Getting Ready for Your New Family Member May 6th, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 pm EDT.
This session will cover:
-Selecting The Right Kitten (evaluating your needs and expectations, where to go, what questions to ask)
-Preparing Your Home (kitten proofing, necessary supplies, litterbox logistics)
-Where To Go For Help (finding the support you need)
Part Two: Raising a Happy Kitten May 20th, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 pm EDT.
This session will cover:
-Socialization (kitten kindergarten, introduction to new experiences)
-Understanding Behavior (environmental enrichment, appropriate play)
-Fear Free Handling (training techniques)
Part Three: Raising a Healthy Kitten June 3rd, 2023, 12:00-1:30 pm EDT.
This session will cover:
-Routine Vet Care: (finding a cat-friendly practice, vaccines, spay/neuter)
-Normal Development: (growth and nutrition)
-Common Health Issues: (what to watch for to help decide when to go to the vet)
This series is free to attend, thanks to our generous sponsors! Register once for access to all three events! You will utilize the same link to attend all three sessions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3294773884135102303

Webinar - 5/20/23 - Targeted TNR & Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck - Community Cats Podcast
2023-05-20 11:00 - 13:00
The more cats you fix, the more impact your TNR program will have, right? Wrong! Spay/neuter volume alone is rarely enough by itself to keep consistently reducing a community’s free-roaming cat population over time. Another aspect to the program needs to be identifying areas of high need (meaning, lots of cats) and then focusing TNR resources at that location in order to achieve high sterilization rates. Discover what targeting is, why it’s so important, and how you can do it no matter how large or small your program currently is.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/targeted-tnr-getting-the-most-bang-for-your-buck-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-may-2023/

Webinar - 5/21/23 - Wait: No Syringes, Needles, or Insulin? Meet the Newest Option in Therapy for Diabetic Cats - VETGirl
2023-05-21 17:00 - 18:00
U-100, U-40, U-don’t need insulin?
In this complimentary, 1-hour, VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Natalie Marks, CVJ reviews the clinical presentation and diagnostics encountered with a new feline diabetic. What are the treatment options, and specifically, how do I use the new SGLT2 inhibitor Bexacat™ (bexagliflozin tablets)? Tune in to learn about the mechanism of action, dosing, possible adverse events (and how it differs from insulin therapy), case selection, monitoring guidelines, and frequently asked questions.
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-21-2023-wait-no-syringes-needles-or-insulin-meet-the-newest-option-in-therapy-for-diabetic-cats/

Webinar - 5/23/23 - How and Why to Make Your Cue Dominant - PPG (fee applies)
2023-05-23 06:00 - 07:00
Is your cue dominant or sub-dominant? In this not-to-be-missed presentation, the presenter, Louise Stapleton-Frappell is going to help you understand why you want your cue to be dominant and not irrelevant! By the end of the presentation, you will not only understand how to communicate more clearly with your learner to facilitate speedy learning, but you will also have a greater knowledge of how to promote effortless ‘generalization’ of the skills taught. Lots of video demonstrations are included to help cement your learning.
Although the presentation is aimed at pet professionals, pet dog guardians will also find the information invaluable.
Registered for the live event, get busy and cannot make it! No worries you will automatically receive a recording!
Presenter: Louise Stapleton-Frappell
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1, PMCT 1, & IAABC pending
Learning Objectives:

Learn how to become an expert at providing clarity during the teaching process
Understand the importance of cue consistency – This includes the chosen bridging stimulus, and the delivery of the reinforcer!
Learn how the pitch of the cue is relevant
Delve into the world of desirable variables and non-variables
Become a master at facilitating the speedy acquisition of the discriminative stimulus
Understand why dogs may be better at generalizing than humans think!
Learn how to test comprehension – Does your learner really understand what you think you have taught?

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5181919

Webinar - 5/23/23 - Pets and People: Safe, Together, Connected with BestyBnB - BestyBnB
2023-05-23 12:00 - 13:00
Up to 50% of survivors will delay leaving a dangerous situation because they fear what will happen to their pets. Yet only 10% of Domestic Violence Shelters have the means to house companion animals. This creates a barrier between survivors and safety. While most domestic violence agencies understand the need for pet placement, many are faced with barriers that prevent them from offering this service or are not sure where to start. BestyBnB allows an Agency with no prior pet experience (or pet program in place) the ability to easily locate and manage temporary housing for survivors’ pets until they can be reunited. The same platform can also be used for agencies that have a pet program in place but are looking for ways to expand their services.
In this session, you will learn:

The connection between animal abuse and domestic violence.
The important bond survivors of domestic violence share with their pets.
How pets positively impact trauma survivors’ healing process.
Steps towards offering pet programming and temporary pet care through BestyBnB.

Who should attend?

Domestic violence program managers and staff
Victim advocates
Social service providers working with survivors
Animal welfare managers and staff
Mental health program managers and staff

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mybestybnb.com/trainings/pets-and-people

Webinar - 5/24/23 - Create a Culture of Fundraising within Your Board - Network for Good
2023-05-24 10:00 - 11:00
So you want to create a culture of fundraising… Now what?
Nonprofit consultant Jayme Dingler has joined us many times to show you how to take the fear out of fundraising and even make it fun and personalized for each individual on your Board of Directors. But now that you have decided to create a culture of fundraising, how do you get started?
In this session, Jayme will walk you through the basics of writing a Board Fundraising Policy, Board Roles and Responsibilities, your first Marketing and Development Plan, and more. She’ll also show you how you can approach your Board Members to help them make (and keep) their development commitments.
Speaker: Jayme Dingler, What’s Good LLC
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/bep-culture-of-board-fundraising/

Webinar - 5/24/23 - How to Rock Media Interviews About Dogs and Cats - PPG (fee applies)
2023-05-24 11:00 - 12:00
Do journalists sometimes ask you to comment on topics related to dog and cat training and behaviour—or do you wish they would? Sharing good information about dogs and cats is an essential part of helping pet guardians learn how to care for their pet using up-to-date, reward-based methods. Knowing how to communicate with the media can help you get that information across and show off your professional expertise to a wider audience.
This session will provide an overview of what you can do to make sure you rock your media interviews—and get more of them. We’ll cover the essentials of how to prepare for an interview, how to identify the message you want to get across, and what to do in the event that things don’t go to plan. Whether you have already done some media interviews and want to improve your skills or have never spoken to a journalist but want to learn more about what to expect, this session is for you.
Learning Objectives

Develop an understanding of why pet professionals should talk to journalists and how to make it happen
How to determine (and stick to) the main message(s) you would like to focus on
Understand the requirements of different types of media (print, podcast, radio, TV)
Identify the best ways to practice in advance and continue to develop your media skills

Presenter: Dr. Zazie Todd
Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. Her third book, Shiver, is provisionally scheduled for publication in 2024. Todd is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and also has a column at Psychology Today. Todd lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, one dog, and two cats.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5254082

Online Course – Starts 5/25/23 – Professional Dog Training: Science & Application – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-05-25
Training is simple, but it’s not easy! There’s canine learning to understand, practical skills and timing to master, and of course, the human part of the equation to consider. Professional Dog Training: Science & Application is a comprehensive 20-week program designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed as a dog trainer.
Program Highlights:

Each module features lectures and materials packed full of information and designed by a practicing dog training and behavior professional.
You won’t just be watching videos – throughout the program you will engage in weekly online meetings, projects, assignments, and topic-based discussions.
We learn better together! The program is designed using a community learning model; your active participation contributes to everyone’s educational experience and the success of the program.
Assessment of your work is iterative; you are always given an opportunity to improve!

Instructor: Michelle Mullins CDBC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KSA
Presenters include:
Lauren Novack; Renee Hall; Kathrine Christ; Tabitha Kucera; Michelle Mullins; Erin Jones; Dante Camacho; Allie Bender; Emily Strong; Alicia Harantschuk; Jackie Laubacher
Module topics include:
Principles of Learning Science; Practical Learning Applications; Body Language & Communication; Training & Management Tools; Puppy Fundamentals; Enhancing Animal Welfare & Management Through Enrichment; Husbandry & Cooperative Care Strategies; Client Communication; Client Instruction; Teaching Group Classes; Practical Ethics for Dog Trainers
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS**

Meetings are a safe space to ask questions, share your experiences, and learn from peers. They are not recorded.
Meetings take place on Thursdays at 1:00pm Eastern. The first meeting is June 1st.
Meetings are 60 minutes in duration
There are 20 meetings for this program

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/professional-dog-training-science-application/

Webinar - 5/25/23 - Community Engagement and De-escalation for Animal Service Professionals - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-05-25 10:00 - 11:15
Animal service professionals are often the first to arrive at emergencies and have regular contact with the public. De-escalation is not a new concept in policing, but the movement towards proactive community engagement has revealed important lessons for enhancing interactions with our constituencies. Practicing de-escalation is not only a powerful tactical tool but importantly, it is an investment in the communities we serve.
Topics to be covered:

Shifting from a “warrior” to a “guardian” mindset
Mindfulness around verbal and non-verbal cues
Tips for incorporating cultural competency into our daily interactions.

Presenter:
Chief Trevor Whipple is a law enforcement trainer with the Humane Society of the United States. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and served as a sworn law enforcement officer from 1980 until his retirement in 2018. During this time, he worked as a child sex crimes investigator, and member of a task force investigating crimes against women. Trevor led both the Barre City and South Burlington, Vermont police departments as their police chief. Upon his retirement from policing, Trevor became the Law Enforcement Consultant for the Vermont League of Cities and Towns where he serves as resource to law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Trevor has been a member of the adjunct faculty at the Community College of Vermont, where he has instructed criminal justice courses for the past 16 years. He was the lead Juvenile Law instructor at the Vermont Police Academy from 1984 until 2018. He continues to train law enforcement across the country on animal cruelty and fighting investigations.
WEBSITE LINK:

Webinar - 5/25/23 - Walking with Reactive Dogs! - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-05-25 18:00 - 19:00
Do you have a dog who barks and lunges on walks, overreacting to the other dogs and people in the world? Maybe he’s enthusiastic and frustrated and wants to greet, or maybe she’s feeling pressured and defensive and wants everyone to go away! It can be hard to walk a dog that is triggered into a reaction by so many things in the world. In this webinar, you’ll learn the skills that will get you through the rough spots without the blow up, and master the fine art of the magnet walk and while you develop strategy that can help get you back out and about! Let’s get your dog walking with you again!
Presenter: Amy Cook, PhD
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar Training - 5/30/23 - Navigating Compassion Fatigue in Animal Welfare: How to Combat Burnout and Enhance Resiliency - HASS
2023-05-30 15:00 - 16:00
Human and animal welfare is incredibly rewarding, and also incredibly challenging. Compassion fatigue is a common experience for animal welfare workers, but not one that we have to navigate alone. Hilary Hager, Vice President of Outreach, Engagement, and Training for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), will join us to give a live training, typically given as part of HSUS’s Law Enforcement Training Center, on how to better combat compassion fatigue and burnout.
This webinar training will cover the causes and symptoms of compassion fatigue, and provide actionable advice to shift organizational culture, improve communication around compassion fatigue, and ultimately enhance resiliency in your organization. Attendees will come away with knowledge and skills to support themselves and their organizations in reducing compassion fatigue through open communication and intentional culture shifts.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6016782060176/WN_ysl9Rz59Sh-TsuqjC90kiQ#/

Webinar - 5/30/23 - DAPPv x L4: An Alphabet Soup Review - VETGirl
2023-05-30 18:00 - 19:00
Vaccine decoder HELP!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Merck Animal Health webinar, Dr. Sara Gonzalez, MS, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) reviews the antigenic components of DAPPv x L4 vaccination and dives deeper to decode the “alphabet soup.” Tune in for a review of these diseases and the updated recommendations from the 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines.
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-30-2023-dappv-x-l4-an-alphabet-soup-review/
