Shelter Learniverse

California Shelters - CASCAR Weekly COVID-19 Check-In Call - link in CA Group Activity Feed
2020-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Posting: 6/19/20
Today is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. This year, many Americans are observing the holiday by not only reflecting how far we’ve come, but by taking stock of how far we have left to go in the fight against inequality.
Earlier this month our program shared our commitment to doing that soul-searching work with you, our sheltering community, including the specific commitment to engage in anti-racist learning and to create a space for you to learn and share alongside us if you so desire.
Next week on Tuesday June 23rd at 10:00 am, KSMP is hosting our first call to talk about what this moment in our history could mean for us in California animal sheltering should we rise to meet this national call to action with open minds and hearts.
Jose Ocano (erstwhile Pacific Region Director and now Senior Director of Culture and Talent for Best Friends) and Dr. Jyothi Robertson will be joining us to facilitate the discussion. Also joining us will be special guest James Evans, long time animal welfare leader and president of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE).
If you are interested in joining the conversation, please use the zoom link below.
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Hope to see you there!
Team KSMP

Webinar - 6/23/20 - Puppy Training During COVID-19: Advice and Best Practices - AKC
2020-06-23 09:00 - 10:00
Join AKC GoodDog! Helpline trainers for a webinar on at-home puppy training tips and advice during quarantine. This webinar will include a discussion with Penny Leigh, a Certified Trainer with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and GoodDog! Helpline program lead. Penny will answer some of the top training questions she has been receiving during COVID-19. The webinar will then open up to a brief Q&A session.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-education-webinar-series/

VIN Rounds - 6/23/20 - Management of Respiratory Disease - Scott Weese, DVM - VIN
2020-06-23 09:00 - 10:00
In this rounds…

CIRDC, pneumonia and feline URTD
Case based discussion
Practical tips for students and new graduates

About the session

Register for this session here.

Online Event - 6/21/20 - Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) way - SPA Workshop Session 4 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-06-21 10:00 - 14:00
Shelter Playgroup Alliance is offering a series of 4 virtual events in the month of June. Attendance is free but is limited to 500 people per session. SPA invites shelter staff and volunteers to attend these sessions. Each session is 10 AM to 2 PM Pacific. Register in advance for each webinar.
Here’s the breakdown of the days:
Day 1 (June 13): Enrichment overview and how dog playgroups fit into a larger enrichment program
Day 2 (June 14): Inter-canine communication
Day 3 (June 20): Interdog play overview
Day 4 (June 21): Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way
SPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit
When: Jun 13, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: This is the first of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8RsF4ymlTWCqN7H1Cixmew
SPA Workshop Session 2: Inter-canine communication
When: Jun 14, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: This is the second of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this second session we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whLWSE63QqaW-mvr_APRTQ
SPA Workshop Session 3: Inter-dog play overview
When: Jun 20, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: This is the third of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this third session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PKACtFrdRBWSGNHwe7TaIw
SPA Workshop Session 4: Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way
When: Jun 21, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: This is the fourth of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this fourth session we will discuss how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k5HCQYAxSY2SjZ93dkOLig
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Webinar Speaker
Mara Velez (Executive Director @Shelter Playgroup Alliance)
Mara Velez, MA, CPDT-KA, is the Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Formerly a behavior and training consultant at Contra Costa Animal Services where she collaboratively designed, developed, and implemented behavior program structures, including a robust volunteer training program, revised behavior evaluation, canine enrichment and playgroup guidelines. Mara holds both a bachelors and master’s degree in psychology and completed all of the course work for a doctorate in education.

FDSA Workshop - Starts 6/21/20 (7 days of workshop, final wrap-up on 7/1/20) - 7 Days to a More Confident Dog - Taught by: Julie Daniels (registration fee applies) - FDSA
2020-06-21 - 2020-06-28
Would your dog appreciate a jump start to confidence? Are you still using food when your dog is afraid? Would you like to learn how to help in effective ways? Take this short course! It’s open to all dogs of all ages!
This Workshop is based on Julie’s popular Empowerment class. Solutions targeted through active games and clean mechanics! We’ll cover a different problem area each day and find an easy path to improvement. No doubt your dog is stronger in some areas than others. The weak areas benefit from doing the homework in the strong areas too! There will be a lot to choose from.
We’ll build Value for Novelty, Noise, Strangeness, and the Unexpected. We’ll use Snuffle Boxes, Noise Tubes, Physical Play, Push-Back, and Humor. We’ll use the Broccoli Principle and the Curiosity Principle and the game of Surprise! Who knew scary sights and sounds could be funny, and even attractive? We’ll work up to a game of Seek the Strange. You’ll see it happen that working in one area will have positive transfer to another.
It really is possible to overwrite insecurities with curiosity and optimism. You’ll get lots of new tools from this Workshop. You will learn a lot and you might see a whole new side of your insecure dog. Most of all, you’ll stack the deck in favor of growing confidence for your dog’s future.
Lecture Publish Date: Sunday June 21
Video Submissions Due Date: Sunday June 28 @ 12pm noon PT
Feedback & Questions Video Publish Date: Wednesday July 1

Instructor: Julie Daniels
Julie Daniels won her first award for writing in the fourth grade, and she was training dogs long before that. Today Julie Daniels is one of the foremost names in dog agility in the United States. She was one of the early champions of the sport and helped many clubs throughout the country

Registration

Working Spot – $39.95. Working participants will submit a short video (approx. 90 seconds) for instructor feedback. Limited number of spots available.
Auditors – $29.95. Unlimited number of spots available. Will receive access to all materials, but will not receive personalized instructor feedback.
Registration opens at 9:00 am Pacific Time on May 22, 2020
Registration closes at 12:00 pm (noon) Pacific Time on June 30, 2020
WW178: June 21 – 7 Days to a More Confident Dog

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/27368

Online Course - 6/20/20 - Anesthesia and Analgesia for the entire team:Veterinary Nurses/Technicians & Veterinarians - IVS
2020-06-20 10:00 - 15:00
In a second nurse/technician-focused IVS seminar, Dr. Grubb will cover anesthesia and analgesia with a focus on exactly what the patient needs for drugs, support, monitoring and analgesia. Although directed to technicians/nurses, the seminar will also apply to anyone wanting an anesthesia/analgesia review, including veterinarians and veterinary students. There will be time for Q & A so you can learn almost anything you want to!
We need your assistance:
Please notify any interested nurses/technicians.

Lecture 1: The beat goes on: Monitoring and support of the cardiovascular system
Take home: Which monitors and why, the importance of blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR), how to support BP, when to intervene with HR, which IV fluids/when/how much.

Lecture 2: Every breath you take: Monitoring and support of the respiratory system
Take home: Which monitors and why, the importance of end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2), oxygen saturation (SpO2), when and how to breathe for the patient, how to do a recruitment maneuver, the impact of the anesthesia machine on the respiratory system and the importance of a properly functioning anesthetic machine.

Lecture 3: All systems go: Monitoring and support for all those other systems (renal, hepatic, thermoregulatory)
Although the focus is usually on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems since changes in these systems can rapidly lead to death, there are a lot of other physiologic systems! What do we do to monitor and support those systems in the anesthetized patient.

Lecture 4: Pain, pain go away: Constant Rate Infusions:
Calculate, create, initiate
CRIs make you CRY? Let’s make them FUN! Or at least easy😉. Which drugs, which math, when to start, when to stop….. You’ve got this! And your patients will be sooo happy.

Lecture 5: My favorite anesthetic/analgesic protocol for….
You name it, I’ll tell you my favorite protocol for it. I will start with diabetics, cesarean sections, brachycephalic patients and a few others. Then we will start going through your cases – so audience participation is a must!
Dr. Grubb will present RACE approved 5 CE hours.
Online notes and certificate of attendance are included in the registration.

CLICK HERE FOR: More information and to register for course #2-T

Seminar Schedule:
Lecture 1:
10:00am Pacific
1:00pm Eastern
Lecture 2:
11:00am Pacific
2:00pm Eastern
Lecture 3:
noon Pacific
3:00pm Eastern
Lecture 4:
1:00pm Pacific
4:00pm Eastern
Lecture 5:
2:00pm Pacific
5:00pm Eastern
There will be short breaks at the end of each lecture.

Online Event - 6/20/20 - Inter-Dog Play Overview - SPA Workshop Session 3 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-06-20 10:00 - 14:00

Online Event - Fridays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-06-19 13:00 - 14:00
The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week.
You’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
Click this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I
WEBSITE LINK: Facebook Page With Info – Click Here

Online Conference - 6/19/20 to 6/20/20 and 6/27/20 to 6/28/20 - Pacific Veterinary Conference - PacVet
2020-06-19 - 2020-06-20
The Pacific Veterinary Conference is Now PacVet Live!
Join us June 19-20 & June 27-28
We are excited to bring you the quality CE you’ve come to expect from PacVet through our fully interactive virtual conference – PacVet Live! Veterinarians, practice managers, veterinary technicians, and veterinary staff are invited to earn up to 21 CEUs over the course of four days. And the PacVet experience wouldn’t be the same without some exciting raffle drawings courtesy of our sponsors!
Register by June 12, 2020.
WEBSITE LINK: https://pacvet.net/san-francisco/

Webinar - 6/18/20 - Beating the "Bugs" - Sterilization and High Level Disinfection Overview - VETGirl (Available for Purchase by Non-VETGirl Members)
2020-06-18 17:00 - 18:30
In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), (Surgery), FFCP, reviews sterilization and high level disinfection in veterinary medicine. High level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization processes are performed routinely in veterinary hospitals around the world, as one of many strategies to prevent hospital acquired infections. The responsibility of carrying out these procedures is often thrust upon veterinary technicians. In this lecture, learn the science behind and importance of proper surgical instrument cleaning and processing, as well as how to verify the efficacy of each step in the disinfection and/or sterilization process by exploring some of the tools and products used to assure cleanliness and sterility in the human market.
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, 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!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 38777/38862
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/june-18-2020-beating-the-bugs-sterilization-and-high-level-disinfection-overview/

Webinar - 6/18/20 - Supporting and Engaging Foster Caregivers During COVID-19 - Maddie's Fund
2020-06-18 16:00 - 17:00
June 18, 2020 by Kelly Duer and Lea Williams
Audience: Executive Leadership, Foster Caregivers, Shelter/Rescue Staff & Volunteers
During this 60-minute webcast, you’ll learn what the research says about the best ways to support and retain foster caregivers, and what successful strategies shelters and rescues are using to do just this. From training to communication to getting feedback on what your foster caregivers need, this webcast will teach you how to support your fosters and keep them coming back for more!
Join us Thursday, June 18 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern (one hour)
REGISTER NOW

About 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 increase lifesaving 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, HuffPost Live and Fox News.

About Lea Williams, PhD
Nonprofit Consultant for the Volunteer Program Assessment
Dr. Lea Williams recently graduated with her PhD in Organizational Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. While completing her degree, she became heavily involved with the Volunteer Program Assessment (VPA), which is an innovative volunteer assessment system offered by the University to nonprofits free of charge. It is through VPA that Lea became passionate about nonprofit consulting, which is the career path she is currently pursuing.
In addition to consulting, Lea is an accomplished researcher. She wrote her dissertation alongside Dr. Steven Rogelberg on workplace meetings; she has also partnered with Maddie’s Fund to better understand foster turnover and the impact of foster teams. When Lea is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two greyhounds in Charlotte, North Carolina.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.maddiesfund.org/supporting-and-engaging-foster-caregivers-during-covid-19.htm?p=0EECED7D-7E3F-4ECB-A2D8-CD9099F21539

Webinar - 6/18/20 - Dr. Ellen Lindell - Separation Anxiety: Breakthrough Research (registration fee for webinar) - FDSA
2020-06-18 15:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2020
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
The term “separation anxiety” is familiar to most people who share their lives with dogs. It has been defined as a condition in which a behavior is exhibited when a dog is not able to access a preferred person.
Regardless of the specific behavior — urination, destruction of furniture, or demolition of doorways — the “diagnosis” would be the same. New research suggests that these behaviors are not the same at all, and might therefore need to be treated differently. This webinar will discuss some current perspectives on this disturbing condition and introduce new concepts for management.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 6/18/20 - The Collective Impact of Community Centered Lifesaving - Best Friends
2020-06-18 15:00 - 16:00
What happens when rescues, spay/neuter, community resource groups, transport groups, and shelters all work in concert? Lifesaving! Join Best Friends senior director of national programs, Brent Toellner, for a deep dive into a network of organizations collaborating to meet the needs of their community.
Panelists:
Ed Jamison, director, Dallas Animal Services
Karen Froehlich – president, SPCA of Texas
Bonnie Hill – executive director, Spay Neuter Network
Christina Arriaga – Rockwall Pets
Bob Catalani – CEO – Operation Kindness
Leslie Sans – executive director, Dallas Pets Alive
REGISTER HERE: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3882520001246138124?source=web

Online Event - 6/18/20 - Live From the Ranch - Ken Ramirez with Hannah Branigan - Animal Training and the Importance of Mentorships - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-06-18 12:00 - 13:00
LIVE FROM THE RANCH

Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, June 18 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Hannah Branigan and will weigh in on trending topics in the training community, explore the importance of mentorships, and discuss strategies to build energy and engagement in online classes.
Ken Ramirez

Ken is the EVP and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, co-leading the company with Aaron Clayton. Ken oversees the vision for, and development of, training education programs. You will usually find Ken teaching at a ClickerExpo conference, leading a course at the Karen Pryor National Training Center (The Ranch), or teaching one of the Karen Pryor Academy courses.
A 40+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ken is a biologist and behaviorist who has supervised the development care and training of more than 40,000 species. He has worked with organizations across the globe to improve animal training, program effectiveness, and animal health and welfare. Ken’s diverse body of contributions includes designing and implementing conservation projects for elephant protection and spearheading projects to train everything from komodo dragons to butterflies. Ken’s extensive canine work includes working with trainers, organizations, and federal and state agencies on training procedures for topics including aggression, search-and-rescue, and scent detection.
Ken has written/edited two successful books, taught at a major university, hosted two successful seasons of the television series Talk to the Animals, and was EVP of animal care and training at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. When he’s not doing cool stuff with animals and people, you might find Ken at a NY theater or at any movie screening.
Hannah Brannigan
Hannah Branigan has been training dogs and teaching people for more than 12 years. In addition to being a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), she is a faculty member for KPA, a professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT). Hannah is also a popular speaker and teaches workshops all over the country. As the owner of Wonderpups, LLC, Hannah is committed to training both dogs and people with positive reinforcement methods.
Hannah has titled her dogs in conformation, obedience, schutzhund, agility, and rally. Her dogs have multiple class wins, both AKC and UKC High in Trial awards, and scores that qualify for several Front & Finish Awards of Excellence (FFX).
Learn more about Hannah on her website, on Facebook, on Instagram, on YouTube, or on Twitter.
Prefer to save the link for later? https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81736380625?| Password: 982499

If you can’t tune in live or if the participant limit is reached, don’t worry! The episode will be available here after the broadcast concludes.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#hannah

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-06-18 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 - 6/18/20 - COVID-19 & Companion Animal Settings: Practical measures for protecting your team and your clients in returning back to business - Virox
2020-06-18 11:00 - 12:00
This webinar is aimed at veterinarians, animal technicians, office managers, employees and volunteers in clinical or group animal settings. We review the latest understanding concerning the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent for the COVID-19 disease; as it pertains to survivability, transmissibility and overall risk to individuals in typical clinical and non-clinical settings. A series of practical measures are discussed with regards to addressing critical control points in terms of infection and how to minimize risk, and protect yourself, your team and your clients. Consideration is given to minimizing disruption while phasing into the new normal in day-to-day operations.

Jose Ramirez
Webinar Host
REGISTER HERE: https://event.webinarjam.com/live/101/3v4zmtqzi0kf1ka8gpn

Webinar - 6/18/20 - Chameleon Shelter Software - Crystal Reports - Writing from Scratch - Chameleon
2020-06-18 10:00 - 11:30
This will be a more behind-the-scenes look at Crystal Report writing. Topics included will be database tables and links, selection formulas, and report anatomy. Things will get a little more technical this time. We will create a kennel inventory report and a kennel card.
TAKE ME TO THE BEACH TO REGISTER NOW

Online Meeting - 6/18/20 - Medical Assistance Program Meeting - UC Davis KSMP
2020-06-18 09:00 - 10:00
Zoom link for this meeting is in the California Group’s Forum for CalAnimals/CASCAR members:
https://www.sheltermedportal.com/groups/california/forum/discussion/cascar-medical-assistance-program-meeting-6-18-20-at-9-am-pacific/#post-4136

Online Event - 6/17/20 - Ask An Expert: Confronting COVID-19 Myths - Trupanion
2020-06-17 16:00 - 17:00
In times of stress and uncertainty, we rely on our pets more than ever—and you can rely on Trupanion to help keep them happy and healthy. We know the news changes fast, so we’re here to answer your questions about COVID-19 and pets with this ongoing series.
Join us on June 17, 2020 at 4pm PT for the latest update on Facebook Live, where we’ll debunk myths related to COVID-19 and pets.
Trupanion’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Steve Weinrauch, BVMS, MRCVS will be joined by Chris Woods, MD, MPH, FIDSA, Scott Weese DVM, DVSc, DipACVIM, and Michael Lappin, DVM, Ph.D, DACVIM.
Tune in on June 17 to hear:
• An update on recent news articles about COVID-19 and pets
• Myths and facts about COVID-19 in humans and pets
• Answers to your questions about COVID-19 and pets
• And more!
Add your questions to the discussion to tell our veterinary and medical professionals what you want to know. You can also ask live. Hope to see you there!More about the COVID Council for Animal Health:The Council is a collaborative effort between experts in the animal health community to provide guidance and information around COVID-19 and pets.
To date, the COVID Council has included representatives from organizations such as The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA), the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida, Trupanion, MightyVet, and Not One More Vet.
Learn more about the COVID Council for Animal Health in Trupanion’s recent press releases.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Webinar - 6/17/20 - The Nose Knows: Or Does It? How Drugs Affect Scenting Ability in Dogs - ASPCAPro
2020-06-17 15:00 - 16:00
Nosework is an amazing sport/activity for shelter dogs – pet owners are becoming involved in this training in record numbers. It uses positive reinforcement, helps dogs to develop confidence and optimism and doesn’t require dogs to interact with each other to be successful.
Every day more dogs are being used by government agencies to find drugs, explosives, human remains, and other animal species. At the same time, pet owners have discovered the sport of canine nose work and are enjoying the benefits of this engaging and stimulating activity.
There is much we do not know about the canine olfaction system and what factors may influence a dog’s ability to perform scent work appropriately.
This webinar will examine the canine olfaction system and examine various drugs that may, or may not, affect scenting ability.

Suited For

Veterinarians and veterinary technicians

Credits

The live webinar and post-webinar online course are RACE-approved and good for one hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Courses meet the requirements of RACE hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB’s RACE approval.

REGISTER: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/nose-knows-or-does-it-how-drugs-affect-scenting-ability-dogs

Animal Welfare - Online Conference - 6/16/20 - 6/17/20 - The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement - The AAWA
2020-06-17 07:00 - 15:00, 2020-06-16 07:00 - 17:00
We’ve been through a lot and we’re going to get through this together.
As your professional association, we are committed to supporting you and providing you with vital resources for LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT and continuous PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT.
Our work by its very nature can be emotionally taxing. This conference is designed to help attendees closely examine ways to build resilience, both for themselves and the organizations they represent. Learn how to take better care of yourself as well as the people and animals in your community. LET’S JOIN TOGETHER through workshops, networking, and sharing, to focus on building resilience.
Here are just a few of the sessions being offered:

The Real-Time Way to Raise Major Gifts, and How It’s Different Than Five Years Ago
Change Laws to Change Lives: Influencing Local Policies to Protect Animals
Tiny Patients, Big Challenge: The Science & Practice of Underage Kitten Care
Communicating Collectively for Greater Impact During COVID-19
Reducing Recidivism: Creating a Responsible Pet Ownership Program
Treating the Entire Animal Through Medical and Behavior Coordination

Download the conference brochure to see a full listing of sessions and descriptions
Group Registration: If you are a member registering ONLINE for the conference and want to bring non-members of The Association from your organization’s staff at the discounted member rate, please log in and register FIRST; then register each non-member on the same registration form to receive The Association member rate. Up to FIVE (5) people from your organization may register at the member rate.

Your registration includes unlimited access to the full conference recordings and the virtual exhibit hall through 2022.
Refund Policy
Full refund if requested in writing to meetings@theaawa.org on or before June 15, 2020.
No refunds on or after June 16, 2020
WEBSITE LINK: https://theaawa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?alias=2020Spring

Webinar - 6/16/20 - Improving Public Safety by Stopping Animal Cruelty - The LINK - NACA - Justice Clearinghouse
2020-06-16 10:00 - 11:00
“If somebody is harming an animal, there’s a good chance they also are hurting a human,” notes John Thompson of the National Sheriffs’ Association. With four types of cruelty to animals now included in the FBI’s NIBRS process, animal abuse is recognized as a serious crime in its own right and a predictor of family, youth, community, and organized violence. This seminar will discuss how specialized animal crimes units, law enforcement and prosecutors’ offices and veterinary forensics teams are responding to animal abuse to also prevent domestic, elder, and child abuse.

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

The National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse was established by the National Sheriffs’ Association to provide law enforcement officers information on the realities of animal abuse and to promote their proactive involvement in the enforcement of animal abuse laws in their communities. Through our partners, the Center will serve as an information clearinghouse and forum for law enforcement on the growing problem of animal abuse and its link to other types of crimes, including violence against humans. The Center also promotes officer safety in officer-dog encounters through continuing education and training.

** This webinar has been certified by the National Sheriffs’ Association and may be eligible for Continuing Education Units through your POST. Please consult your local certification processes for additional details. Paid subscribers that attend will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Sheriffs’ Association logo.

Presenters:

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, Harcum College and Camden County College. He has presented over 250 times in 17 countries, 38 states and 9 Canadian provinces, and has authored over 80 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: https://justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/improving-public-safety-by-stopping-animal-cruelty-the-link/

California Shelters - CASCAR Weekly COVID-19 Check-In Call - link in CA Group Activity Feed
2020-06-16 10:00 - 11:00
Join us on Tuesdays at 10 AM for a weekly “California Shelters COVID-19 Check-In” Zoom meeting with Dr. Kate Hurley from KSMP. Zoom meeting registration link is posted in the Private California shelter’s group page.

Online Course - Begins 6/16/20 - 4 Week Online Course - Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning - IAABC
2020-06-16
Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning
“That there could be a science of behavior, of what we do, of who we are?
How could you resist that?”
– Donald M. Baer

Date
Register

Course begins: June 16, 2020
Instructors: Dr. Erica Feuerbacher & JoAnna Platzer, B.Sc.
Register Now

About the Course
This course will help you:

Think scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.
Understand and break training into component principles.
Understand environmental events that maintain behavior.
Increase your ability to be humane and effective.
Understand how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud our thinking and our work.
Consider what we are describing when we say an animal is “confident,” “creative,” “a problem solver,” and how we should approach those learners.
See the common principles at play in different animals & species.
Become a more effective and humane trainer by cutting through the jargon and directly assessing behavior.

Course Activities, Objectives, & Assessment
Online Lectures: Each week there will be several short videos (10-20 minutes each; typically 60-90 minutes total per week) that will discuss the topics for that week.
Online Readings with Reading Guides: Each week you will have a scientific reading with a guide to help you navigate the reading. The paper will exemplify the principles being discussed that week.
Online Assignments: During Weeks 1-3, you will have 1-2 short online assignments each week. Some of these will entail you giving an example and then giving feedback on examples provided by a few of your fellow students.
Online posts: During Weeks 2-4 you will post two questions, comments or reflections relevant to the material from the previous week to the discussion forum. You will also respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts from that week (= total of four posts per week). Your questions and responses will be graded based on their thoughtfulness and completeness.
Final Project: During Week 4, you will complete a final project/paper in which you will synthesize the topics covered to cohesively analyze and scientifically critique publicly available training videos and handouts.
The class operates on a one-week cycle. The typical week with deadlines is provided below.

Day
Assignment

Sunday
Start of week. Post two questions/comments to discussion forum based on prior week’s material by 11:55 pm.

Wednesday
Post responses to two questions/comments on discussion board by 11:55 pm.

Saturday
Complete assignments for current week.

Class Schedule
This four-week course will begin on the specified start date. The first three weeks will explore the scope of the course. There will be no new content in the fourth week which is reserved for completing final projects, discussion and synthesizing the course content. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends.
Course Completion/CEU Requirements
Auditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System.
Full Students must carry out the reading assignments listed in the syllabus before class (first class not included), complete all assignments, check email and visit the learning site regularly (at least once a day) to check in on the discussion group. Students should expect to spend an average of 4-5 hours per week on course material and viewing, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials.
Registration Information

Auditor
Full Student

CEUs
6 (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA)
8 (CCPDT, IAABC, KPA)

IAABC & KPA Member Cost
$129*
$199*

Non-Member Cost
$159
$259

*IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code
*KPA Members – contact KPA for the discount code
Online Course Cancellation Policy

Full refunds available more than 30 days before program start.
50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.
No refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.

About the Instructors

Erica Feuerbacher, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CPDT-KA is an Assistant Professor of Anthrozoology at Carroll College in Helena, MT, where she leads the canine program in which students train foster dogs during the academic year. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Florida under the advisorship of Dr. Clive Wynne in the UF Canine Cognition and Behavior Lab (now part of the Canine Science Collaboratory) and her Masters in Behavior Analysis in the Organization for Reinforcement Contingencies under the advisorship of Dr. Jesus Rosales-Ruiz.
She has published a variety of scientific articles of her research on learning theory and the dog-human relationship. She has taught Principles of Behavior Analysis, Behaviorism in Contemporary Society, Learning and Cognition, Basic and Advanced Canine Training, Research Methods, and General Psychology at the college level. She has earned several awards for her behavior analytic research and her dedication to the theoretical foundations of behavior analysis. Her research interests center on dog-human social interactions, canine welfare, and enhancing humane, effective training techniques.

JoAnna Platzer, B.Sc., CPDT-KA, is a Doctoral Candidate in the Applied Animal Behavior and Welfare lab at Virginia Tech under Dr. Erica Feuerbacher. She attended the University of Florida where she majored in Zoology with an emphasis on animal behavior. After graduation, she participated in research on site fidelity of Mockingbirds with the University of Florida, social behavior of Fairy-wrens with Cornell University, and comparative cognition of canines with Yale University. She has worked as a professional dog trainer and has experience in zoos and conservancies, where she was involved in training exotic animal species for enrichment and low-stress husbandry. Her current research focuses on the impact of fostering programs on shelter dog welfare, reinforcer efficacy of different types of grain for horses, and behavioral synchronization between dogs and their owners.
If you have questions, email us at courses@iaabc.org.

Webinar - 6/15/20 - Introducing Highly Reactive and Aggressive Dogs - A Case Study - Ken Ramirez - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-06-15 09:00 - 10:00
Introducing Highly Reactive and Aggressive Dogs – A Case Study – Monday, June 15, 2020 | Noon EST, 9 AM Pacific
With KPA’s EVP & Chief Training Officer, Ken Ramirez
Ken will share the case study of a project he conducted from 2013 through 2015 in Chicago. He will explore the challenges and protocols he followed in working with four dogs rescued from Chicago area shelters. Three of the dogs were severely reactive, one was a trained fighting dog, and all had a bite history. The protocol followed was an introduction protocol, not an aggression treatment protocol. Although the project resulted in a significant reduction in aggression, the protocol was designed to teach animals how to live together and how to cohabitate. Ken will share the details of the protocol and share the steps he used to teach the dogs to work cooperatively and live together.
Presenter

Ken Ramirez

Ken Ramirez is the Executive Vice President and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training (KPCT). As a trainer and consultant with nearly 40 years of experience, Ken also served as the Executive Vice President at Chicago’s world-famous Shedd Aquarium.

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Webinar - 6/15/20 - ICAM webinar: Dog and Cat Population Management During the COVID-19 Pandemic - ICAM
2020-06-15 02:00 - 03:30
ICAM members share their thoughts on how population management is impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, dog and cat susceptibility and how we can keep safe whilst continuing our essential services to manage dogs and cats humanely and protect their welfare.
1. Sterilised dog and cat populations are more robust to population rebound during COVID-19 restrictions. Elly Hiby, ICAM
2. Risk of companion animals becoming infected, and being infectious, and the case for not testing companion animals. Nat Lee, WSAVA
3. How to conduct spay/neuter and CNVR/TNR safely (where government restrictions allow you to do so). Katherine Polak, Four Paws
4. How to feed stray and owned animals safely. Keren Nazareth, HSI
5. Rehoming centre protocols – intake, rehabiliation, foster and rehome safely. Coralie Farren, RSPCA
6. Advocacy for dog population management in a post-corona world. Pankaj KC, World Animal Protection
Host – ICAM Chair, Pankaj KC, World Animal Protection
If you miss the live webinar for any reason – a recording will be available on this page within 24 hours after the event.
Contact ICAM
If you need any more information please email info@icam-coalition.org or use our online form.
WEBINAR LINK: https://www.icam-coalition.org/webinar-covid/

Webinar - 6/14/20 - Crash, Bang, Hide! Diagnostic Tools & Treatment Options for Noise Aversion in Dogs - VETGirl Sponsored by Zoetis
2020-06-14 17:30 - 18:30
More fireworks!
(Said no dog ever).
In this complimentary 1-hour, online VETgirl webinar, Dr. Margaret Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PhD, DACVB (Behavior) discusses canine noise aversion (AKA noise anxiety or phobia). Learn the clinical presentation and management including environmental and pharmacologic treatment options for canine noise aversion… just in time for July 4th fireworks!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis Petcare, this webinar is free to all!

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate! Don’t see the quiz? Please check our our HELP CENTER for answers for important information, specific quiz information here!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 35705
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/june-14-2020-crash-bang-hide-diagnostic-tools-treatment-options-for-noise-aversion-in-dogs/

Online Event - 6/14/20 - Inter-canine communication - SPA Workshop Session 2 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-06-14 10:00 - 14:00

Online Conference - 6/12/20 to 6/14/20 - Online Kitten Conference - National Kitten Coalition
2020-06-14 07:00 - 15:00
2020 Online Kitten Conference, June 12-14
Join amazing speakers and fellow attendees for more than two full days of informative sessions on a variety of kitten-related topics.
Individual ticket pricing is $75 and will be available through June 12th. Visit our Conference Partners at https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/online-kitten-conference-2020/ to purchase your tickets!
Can’t join us for the live event? Don’t worry! Registrants will have access to the archived recordings for 60 days after the Conference.
Do you want to raise funds for your non-profit organization through the Online Kitten Conference Affiliate Program? Contact stacy@communitycatspodcast.com for more information on how to join!
You can help more kittens by sponsoring the 2020 Online Kitten Conference. Get your business name out there to professionals in the animal welfare community! We have several sponsorship opportunities available.

https://kittencoalition.org/programs/2020-online-kitten-conference/
