Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 1/22/22 - Common Dental and Oral Pathology - VDOS (fee applies)
2022-01-22 06:00 - 07:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
You are not sure about how to call lesions in the mouth of dogs and cats? Looks like this, but could be that? Learn their names, causes, what else they could look like, and how to address them!
This webinar will review the most common dental and oral pathologies in dogs and cats, including periodontal disease, gingival enlargement, oral ulcers, stomatitis, eosinophilic granuloma, pyogenic granuloma, tooth wear, tooth fracture, endodontic and periapical disease, tooth resorption, jaw fracture, temporomandibular joint disorders, palate defects, oral soft tissue trauma, and oral tumors. The focus is on recognizing potential causes and diagnostic features of these conditions. 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/common-dental-and-oral-pathology-9-00-am-et

Webinar - 1/22/22 - Oral Examination and Charting - VDOS (fee applies)
2022-01-22 08:00 - 09:45 | Virtual
What questions should you ask the pet owner? Feeling anxious when opening the mouth of a dog or cat? What does mesial mean? Don’t worry, all these questions will be dealt with in this webinar!
This VDOS webinar will help you to understand oral and dental anatomy in dogs and cats using proper nomenclature. You will be able to do patient triage, obtain a history, assess clinical signs, perform a dental and oral examination (in the awake and anesthetized patient), and record your findings. The modified Triadan tooth numbering system will be introduced, and an example of a dental record will be shown for entry of your diagnostic findings and treatment performed. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/oral-examination-and-charting-11-00-am-et

Webinar - 1/8/22, 1/15/22, and 1/22/22 - Brainwork for Dogs: Teaching Cognitive Skills! - Puppyworks (fee applies)
2022-01-22 09:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
A live webinar in three 2 1/2 hour sessions:
Saturdays January 8, 15 & 22, 2022
9 AM PST/10 AM Central/12 PM EST
Program Premise
Animal cognition has long been associated with tool use, and even tool making, most famously in Jane Goodall’s study of chimpanzees. In the intro, Pat shows numerous videos of animal tool use: a badger shifting the end a of large branch from the floor to above a wall to facilitate escaping an enclosure; a dog doing a little furniture moving to access a countertop; a bird stealing bread to successfully use as bait, to catch a fish for dinner, and incredible crows: one fashioning a straight thin metal rod into a hook to lift a wire handled glass out of a bucket. (Other crows are famed for placing nuts on roads to have passing cars crack the shells.)
The dog world has followed suit: Over the past decade-plus there has been a revolution in the world of dog behavior, as canine cognition scientists such as Adam Miklosi, Alexandra Horowitz, Claudia Fugazza, Brian Hare and others have explored abilities of the dog’s brain once thought to be far beyond the reach of our canine companions.
Presenter
Pat Miller, a past President of APDT, has been training dogs for more than 35 years. She was a humane officer at the Marin Humane Society in California for 20 years and most recently trains as a CPDT and behavior consultant at her Peaceable Paws Dog and Puppy Training Center in Maryland, home to her acclaimed Intern Academies. Pat is also APDT’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
Pat writes for, and is Training Editor, of The Whole Dog Journal and contributes to Your Dog (published by Tufts University Veterinary School). Her first dog training book, The Power of Positive Dog Training (Howell Book House, 2001) has been on Amazon.com’s “Top 10 Dog Training Books” list since January of 2002. Her other books are: Positive Perspectives, Positive Perspectives 2, Play With Your Dog, and “Do Over Dogs-Give Your Dog a Second Chance for a First Class Life”.
Her most recent book: “Beware of the Dog: Positive Solutions for Aggressive Behavior in Dogs” (Dogwise Publishing, 2017) is a practical road map to evaluating, managing and modifying aggression in pet dogs.
In addition to this seminar, you can find her books for sale at dogwise.com.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/brainwork

Webinar – 1/22/22 – Dental Radiography and Interpretation – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-01-22 10:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
Is your dental x-ray machine unused because nobody knows what to do with it? Let us show you the profitability of dental radiography by demystifying the many shades of gray! See what is going on below the gum line!
This VDOS webinar will review equipment/material needs to perform dental radiography in dogs and cats. Benefits and disadvantages of digital and non-digital options are outlined. Parallel and bisecting angle techniques and the most common positioning mistakes are discussed. Anatomy and pathology on numerous dental radiographs obtained from the upper and lower jaws with various lesions are explained in a systematic fashion. 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-radiography-and-interpretation-1-00-pm-et-2

Webinar – 1/23/22 – Dental Cleaning and Periodontal Therapy – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-01-23 06:00 - 07:45 | Virtual
This VDOS webinar will discuss power tools and hand instruments (scalers and curettes) needed to perform a professional dental cleaning (scaling and polishing). Closed periodontal therapy (root planing and gingival curettage) and perioceutic treatment (local administration of medications) will be reviewed. Instrument sharpening will be briefly explained. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, 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-cleaning-and-periodontal-therapy-9-00-am-et

Webinar – 1/23/22 – Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia) – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-01-23 10:00 - 11:45 | 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!
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-1-00-pm-et

Webinar – 1/23/22 – Focus on Tooth Resorption and Stomatitis – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-01-23 12:00 - 13:55 | 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!
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-3-00-pm-et

Online Course - Starts 1/24/22 - Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice - IAABC (fee applies)
2022-01-24 | Virtual
Online Weekly Meetings (1 hour) take place on Mondays at 8pm Eastern (first meeting is on January 31st). Week 7 is a 2 hour meeting.
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.
New Registration options:

Principles & Practice PLUS includes professional review and direct feedback/recommendations on the Functional Assessment and Intervention Design (FAID) assignment from experts in the field.
Our regular Principles & Practice option still includes weekly mentor meetings, but no FAID review is included.

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
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/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-01-24 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-01-31 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 - 1/25/22 - Connecting the Dots in Criminal Justice: Preventing Crimes Against People by Focusing on Animal Abuse - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-01-25 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Court officials who understand the Link between crimes against animals and crimes against people are in a better position to prevent future violence and protect their community. This webinar will assist law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, animal care & control officers, and other criminal justice system personnel in a greater understanding that family violence doesn’t stop at the human species line. We can prevent family violence collaboratively and more effectively by recognizing animal abuse as a potential indicator and predictor crime. Holding animal abusers accountable prevents other crimes and changes community attitudes toward violence and safety. We will show how measures to prevent, prosecute and punish animal cruelty benefit not only Man’s Best Friend… but also Man (and especially Woman)!
Presenter
Internationally acclaimed lecturer, author and educator Phil Arkow is coordinator of the National LINK Coalition – the National Resource Center on The LINK between Animal Abuse and Human Violence – and edits the monthly LINK-Letter. He chairs the Latham Foundation’s Animal Abuse and Family Violence Prevention Project. He teaches at the University of Florida and Harcum College. He has presented over 300 times in 17 countries, 38 states, and 9 Canadian provinces, and has authored over 95 key reference works on human-animal interactions and violence prevention.
He co-founded the National Link Coalition, the National Animal Control Association, and the Colorado and New Jersey humane federations. He has served with the AVMA, the ASPCA, American Humane, the Delta Society, the Animals & Society Institute, the National Sheriffs Association, the National Coalition on Violence Against Animals, the National District Attorneys Association, the Academy on Violence & Abuse, and the American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from New Jersey Child Assault Prevention.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/connecting-the-dots-in-criminal-justice-preventing-crimes-against-people-by-focusing-on-animal-abuse/

Online Event - 1/25/22 - The Million Cat Challenge (R)evolution - Million Cat Challenge and Maddie's Fund®
2022-01-25 12:00 - 12:10 | Virtual
The Million Cat Challenge has some BIG news to share with you that you’re not going to want to miss.
Join our Facebook Live event for the big reveal on Tuesday, January 25th 12:00 p.m. PST/3:00 p.m. EST.

See you there!
Dr. Julie Levy, Dr. Kate Hurley, and the Million Cat Challenge Team
P.S. Don’t be late! This is going to be super quick.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/970079456978580/

Seminar - 1/19/22 and 1/25/22 - New Laws for 2022 - CVMA (fee applies for non-members)
2022-01-25 12:30 - 13:45 | Virtual
With several new laws taking effect in 2022, veterinary practices will need to implement changes to remain in 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. This seminar is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and veterinary students only.
The following will be discussed during this webinar:
• New nametag requirement for veterinary practice staff
• Restrictions for non-veterinarian practice owners
• Changes to state examination licensure requirements
• Other employment laws affecting veterinary practice
This course is complimentary to all CVMA members.
Speakers
Dan Baxter, CVMA Executive Director
Mr. Baxter joined the California Veterinary Medical Association as its executive director after 20 years as the CVMA’s outside legal counsel. In the latter capacity, he worked with the CVMA’s executive staff, Board of Governors, and membership on a variety of issues large and small, ranging from legislative and regulatory work to litigation. In his role with the CVMA, Mr. Baxter looks forward to furthering the work of the association in support of the veterinary profession, including maintaining the CVMA’s status as a significant player in shaping veterinary-relevant statutes and regulations.
Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs
Dr. Grant Miller serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs for the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). As director, Dr. Miller assists California veterinary professionals with compliance issues and regulatory matters involving various local, state, and federal agencies. In addition, Dr. Miller heads the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps, a volunteer organization devoted to assisting animals with sheltering and veterinary care during disasters and emergencies.
Date and Time
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 | 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
Registration, cancellation, and substitution deadline: January 12, 2022
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 | 12:30 PM-1:45 PM
Registration, cancellation, and substitution deadline: January 18, 2022
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/learning/cvma-ce-programs-2/online-seminar-new-employment-laws-for-2021-january-26-2021/

Webinar – 1/26/22 – Playgroups Part 3: The How – Dogs Playing for Life
2022-01-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
In this last section, we take a deep dive into the critical aspects of how to successfully facilitate playgroups in your shelter.
Attendees will be offered a robust collection of video examples and important discussions on safety, effective handling techniques, and how to take the first steps to implement or enhance their own shelter playgroup programs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Webinar - 1/26/22 - The Complete Plan for the Periodontal Patient - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-01-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Don’t know what COHAT stands for? Then this webinar’s for you!
In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Mary L. Berg, BS, LATG, RVT, VTS (Dentistry) will review the comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment (COHAT) including how to properly conduct a conscious and anesthetized oral examination on the dog and cat and dental indices that should be evaluated and recorded on the dental chart. Tune in and learn:

How to perform a safe and effective oral health assessment
How to properly scale and polish
How to perform subgingival scaling/curettage
What therapies are used to treat periodontal disease
How to deliver proper delivery home care instructions

Want to learn more? Check out our other veterinary technician webinars HERE.
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, practice management) 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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-26-2022-the-complete-plan-for-the-periodontal-patient/

Webinar - 1/27/22 - That Makes Me So Frustrated! Exploring the Concept of Frustration in Dogs - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2022-01-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Join Dr. Helen Zulch, MRCVS, for a presentation exploring the concept of frustration in dogs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/that-makes-me-so-frustrated-exploring-the-concept-of-frustration-in-dogs.html

Webinar - 1/27/22 - The P’s of Panleukopenia - National Kitten Coalition
2022-01-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This webinar will cover information about various aspects of Panleukopenia including Presentation, disease Progression, treatment Protocols and Prevention. Attendees will learn how to recognize signs of the illness and respond with supportive care and treatments as prescribed by a veterinarian.
Presenter: Rosemarie Crawford, LVT
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/webinar-the-ps-of-panleukopenia-4/

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-01-27 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 - 1/27/22 - Transport Recharge Webinar Series: Engaging More Fosters & Adopters - Maddie's Fund
2022-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Get tools for creating emotional connections with your transport partners and volunteers to increase your adoption and foster placements. Then, continue the discussion on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/WebcastTransportRecharge
Part 1 – Thursday, January 13, 2022: Cultivating Lasting Transport Partnerships
In this webcast, you’ll learn how creating emotional connections with your transport partners can help you increase adoption and foster placements and engage your supporters. You’ll learn how you can create urgency around pet transport while putting your organization and your partners in a positive light, and how to utilize a great foster tool you may not have known you have. Whether you have a well-established transport program or just starting out, this webcast is for you!
Part 2 – Thursday, January 27, 2022: Engaging More Fosters & Adopters
Now that you know how to cultivate strong partnerships and supporters who are invested in seeing you and your partners succeed, it’s time to take your transport program to the next level. In this webcast, we’ll give you a virtual checklist of steps to take in order to increase foster and adoptive placements so you can reduce length of stay, expand capacity to help more large dogs and/or cats, and be there for your partners when they need you.
These webinars have been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.
Register https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7X0PKOvFQp-708wKwr1Sow
You need register only once for the series. Both webcasts will be recorded.
About the presenters:
Kelly Duer, Foster Care Specialist @Maddie’s Fund
As Foster Care Specialist for Maddie’s Fund, Kelly’s focus is on helping shelters and rescue organizations keep people and pets together and maximize pet welfare through the implementation of robust foster care programs. Her role includes creating and providing training for organizations and their foster coordinators, writing, assisting with research on foster care and consulting with shelters. Her work with foster care and marketing has been featured in many national publications, websites and networks, including Animal Sheltering magazine, the Huffington Post, Best Friends magazine, BarkPost, Catster Magazine, iheartdogs.com and HuffPost Live.
Clare Callison, Maddie’s® Director of National Pet Supply and Demand @American Pets Alive! (AmPA)
Clare Callison is the Maddie’s® Director of National Pet Supply and Demand for American Pets Alive! and serves on the Board of Directors for CARE (Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity). She provides guidance and support to help organizations build robust lifesaving programs and improve operations to better serve people and pets. Clare specializes in helping organizations grow their transport relationships and increase their lifesaving through rescue partnerships and open adoption practices. Before joining American Pets Alive!, she was the Director of Operations for San Antonio Pets Alive for 5 years. Because of her heavy involvement, San Antonio has gone from a 28 percent live release rate to a 90 percent live release rate in over three years. Clare enjoys helping others seek lifesaving solutions to common challenges that exist in working in a high-volume, fast-paced animal welfare organization.
(Photo by Ben Dann)
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7X0PKOvFQp-708wKwr1Sow

Town Hall - 1/27/22 - Community-Supported Sheltering: Aligning all stakeholders in the welfare of animals in your community - Best Friends
2022-01-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Community-supported sheltering is not just “the latest trend;” it’s a natural progression for shelters and communities that want to maximize lifesaving. Where once our industry frequently viewed the public with suspicion, today we are reaching outside the walls of our facilities to engage the community as an important partner in our lifesaving work. During this town hall, Best Friends staff will address confusion around the community-supported sheltering movement and discuss the powerful intersection when the roles of the shelter, field services, government and the public come together to support the welfare of animals in a community.
Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A. Submit your questions ahead of time during registration or live during the event using the chat box. If you are interested in this event but unable to attend live, you can register and you will receive the recording when it’s available.
Moderator: Brent Toellner – Senior Director, National Programs, Best Friends Animal Society
Panelists:

Sue Cosby – Senior Director of Lifesaving Centers, Best Friends Animal Society
Laura Donahue – Director, Legislation and Advocacy, Best Friends Animal Society
Scott Giacoppo – Director, National Shelter Support, Best Friends Animal Society

WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls

Webinar - 1/27/22 - Everyday Leadership - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-01-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
So, you want to be a leader?
In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Mia Cary will discuss the importance and impact of everyday leadership. Tune in as she instills the confidence and competence needed to embrace the reality that all of us have the leadership potential right now in our current role, whatever that may be. Find out how in every interaction and every decision, we can positively impact others and cultivate our own personal growth and development.
This 2022 leadership track course is approved by the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager Board as applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), CVPM Course Approval ID# 21-123.
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, practice management) 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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-27-2022-everyday-leadership/

Webinar - 1/27/22 - The Perfect Recipe for a Successful Training Session - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
We all know what it feels like to set out to train your dog a new skill (or progress a known skill) and everything just clicks and falls into place. It feels great and amazing for you and your dog!
Unfortunately, we’ve also all experienced training sessions that didn’t go as planned and left us (and probably our dogs) scratching our heads, wondering what went wrong.
In this webinar, we’ll talk about what the vital ingredients are for a successful training session. We’ll go into detail about how to plan for, set up, and create that perfect environment and training steps for your dog to be successful in learning and having fun in the process.
There is a recipe you can use, and we’ll talk through what those ingredients are based on your dog, yourself, and what you are working on.
Come to this session ready to think differently about how to approach teaching new skills!
Presenter: Cindi Delany, DVM, KPA-CTP
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-01-28 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
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/3s2SYgi

Online Conference - 1/28/22 to 1/30/22 - 2022 Online Cat Conference - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2022-01-28 16:00 - 17:30, 2022-01-29 07:00 - 14:00, 2022-01-30 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Mark your calendar! The Online Cat Conference is January 28-30, 2022. Join us for our most popular online event, featuring leading voices and innovators from around the cat care community. Early bird tickets are available for just $50. But hurry! That pricing won’t last. Ticket prices will increase to $60 starting 12:00 p.m. EST on November 28. Ticket prices will increase to $75 starting 12:00 p.m. EST on December 28.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4898727141385942795

Online Course - Starts 1/30/22 - Beginning Behavior Consulting Mentorship with Sarah Filipiak - IAABC (fee applies)
2022-01-30 | Virtual
This mentorship includes 7 online weekly meetings (1 hour long) for Full Students.
Meetings take place on Sundays at 1:00 pm Eastern (first meeting is on February 6th).
Are you new to behavior consulting or thinking about starting work in behavior? Are you already consulting and looking for advice regarding more advanced cases? Are you looking for help with specific cases or kinds of cases? If you’ve thought about taking on, or are new to, cases such as aggression towards strangers, dog-dog reactivity, resource guarding and separation anxiety, or you just want to brush up on your behavior chops, this mentorship is for you.
This mentorship will help you:

Understand how to determine and acknowledge your skill level.
Examine the difference between training and behavior modification.
Understand the basic principles of behavior modification and how they apply to all situations.
Understand how to communicate your expectations and clients’ options prior to accepting more challenging cases.
Understand how to write behavior plans clients can follow.
Explore how to motivate clients to implement plans requiring a heavy level of commitment and follow-through.

Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Sarah Filipiak will share tips on coaching behavior clients, including case organization and communication, for maximum client compliance. She’ll also cover the risks inherent in tackling tricky behaviors and how to keep from getting in over your head while still expanding your training horizons. We’ll also take a look at training hierarchies and other tools that can help you solve your current challenging cases.
This program will explore evaluating, resolving, and managing problem canine behaviors through guided online discussions, sample case studies, video analysis, useful handouts, and more. In addition to the ongoing course interaction and support, you’ll meet weekly for face-to-face live online group support.
Come prepared with a client behavior case you would like to troubleshoot, or just join us to listen and learn.
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/beginning-behavior-consulting-mentorship-with-sarah-filipiak/

Webinar - 2/1/22 - A Deeper Dive into Renesting and Reuniting Birds (Part 2) - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-02-01 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Join us for part two of our Reuniting and Renesting Orphaned Wildlife webinar, as we take a deeper dive into reuniting and renesting birds. Like squirrels, raccoons, and other mammals, healthy young birds can become accidently separated from their parents for any number of reasons, causing animal care and control, law enforcement, and wildlife rehabilitation centers to be inundated with calls about potentially orphaned birds in the spring and summer. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to better evaluate and respond to these calls and just as importantly, learn what not to do. We’ll discuss how long young birds are dependent on parents, different nest types and substitutes, and species behavior related to breeding and development. Examples of reuniting methods for passerines will be presented to demonstrate the basic techniques of reuniting, along with brief discussions of strategies for reuniting raptors and waterfowl.
Presenter
John Griffin has 20+ years of field experience ranging from resolving conflict issues with raccoons to protecting great apes. As Senior Director of Urban Wildlife Programs for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), John oversees field service and policy programs that resolve conflicts with wildlife. John has provided trainings and consultation for animal care and control, municipal agencies and state agencies. He has led workshops at national, state and regional conferences, and has been a speaker at academic and international conferences. John has also worked extensively with the professional wildlife rehabilitation community as well as to reform the commercial wildlife control industry and serves on advisory boards and working groups with those focuses. John is published on a number of topics and was recently a National Geographic Expedition team member exploring raccoon behavior in urban areas.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/a-deeper-dive-into-renesting-and-reuniting-birds-part-2/

Webinar - 2/1/22 - Creating a Culture of Change in Your Organization - HASS
2022-02-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Animal welfare is changing, whether we’re ready or not. By creating a culture of change in your organization, you can reduce timely internal resistance, get your staff and volunteers on board, and involve everyone in being part of improvement and innovation.
In this webinar, we’ll talk about the primary reasons for resistance to change, how to easily build a culture of change, tackle tough critics, and how to implement a simple protocol for creating organizational change. In this interactive session, we’ll break down everything about how you talk about change to cultural agreements to addressing toxic resistance to change.
Join Kristen Hassen, Maddie’s® Director of American Pets Alive!; Mike Wheeler, Director of Cabot Animal Support Services; and Dana Brown, General Manager of Los Angeles Animal Services on February 1 at 5pm CT for this live webinar.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3316427096237/WN_6xhZDO0RSNOF-DNe2PwN7A

Webinar - 2/2/22 - Spring Events Preparation: Manage Risk and Drive More Fundraising Success - Network for Good
2022-02-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
As you prepare for upcoming spring events and launch planning for summer and fall events, this session will be focused on solutions to keep things on track through the waves of COVID.
We will provide you some simple strategies to move forward and get out of the “wait and see” mindset. A few easy solutions can get your team on board and moving forward.
We will talk about national trends, hybrid formats and opportunities to increase your audience participation and grow your donor base. Additionally we will talk about COVID safety to consider when planning to gather people. If you need help with your upcoming event, this is a session for you.
Speakers: Samantha Swaim & Sama Shagaga, Swaim Strategies
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/spring-events-preparation/
