Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 10/12/21 - Surgical Pain Management and the Incorporation of Liposomal Bupivacaine - VETGirl
2021-10-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join us for a complimentary VETgirl–Elanco webinar, where Dr. Andrew Jackson, DACVS reviews how we can use multimodal pain therapy during surgical procedures. Surgical technique, tissue handling, and multiple modal anesthesia/analgesia can reduce the amount of pain in the patient. This webinar will review surgical pain control, discuss how to implement local anesthesia in your veterinary practice, and what the expected effects and cost management of medications are.
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, 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, 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!
*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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-12-2021-surgical-pain-management-and-the-incorporation-of-liposomal-bupivacaine/

Webinar - 10/13/21 - All About Behavior: How to Approach Behavior Cases in General Practice - HSVMA
2021-10-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
As clinicians, we often see behavior issues in our patients. Sometimes clients come to us for advice, sometimes the client is not as aware of the issue as they should be. During this behavior webinar we will explore the process of diagnosing common behavior problems in dogs and cats and outline the steps needed when creating and implementing a behavior plan. We will discuss the difference between a primary behavioral problem and a training issue and which cases we should handle and which we should refer to a behaviorist.
Other topics Dr. Calder will discuss during this presentation include:

The various behavioral tools available to facilitate management
How to identify appropriate trainers and other certified professionals to aid in the treatment of behavior problems
Behavioral euthanasia and how to develop a prognosis

We hope you’ll join us for this important welfare-focused webinar.
This webinar is approved for 1.5 hours of RACE CE credits for veterinarians and veterinary technicians (medical/interactive category). CE credits will be provided FREE to current HSVMA members ONLY. If you are not yet an HSVMA member or need to renew your membership, please visit the HSVMA website HERE.
WEBSITE: https://www.hsvma.org/webinar_behaviorcases

Online Course - 10/14/21 to 10/17/21 - Anesthesia & Pain Management – live online from New Orleans - IVS (fee applies)
2021-10-14 06:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-15 06:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-16 06:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-17 06:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This all new seminar has been designed to provide you with practical information on the current thoughts on anesthesia along with acute and chronic pain management in your practice. The combination of three Anesthesiologist/pain management specialists will provide a unique approach to the patient management. Dr’s Grubb, Robertson & Smith will discuss their approach to management of patients requiring anesthesia along with their assessment and management of pain in practice today.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/anesthesia-pain-management-live-from-new-orleans/

Online Event - 10/14/21 - Open Arms Huddle #4 - Cultivating Open Relationships - Maddie's Fund
2021-10-14 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization, respectively, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Speakers: Amy Yeager, Charlottesville Mecklenburg and Ileana Kistler, Southern Charlotte Dog Rescue
About this huddle: Find out how animal shelters and animal rescue partners can work together to meet the needs of their community.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7

Webinar - 10/14/21 - Cures4Cats Webinar Series: Feline Cardiomyopathy - EveryCat Health Foundation
2021-10-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
The lecture will review the common forms of feline heart disease with a concentration on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, the most common form of heart disease in cats. Common clinical signs and diagnostic tests will be reviewed. There will also be a presentation of commonly used drugs to treat feline heart disease.”
Dr. John Rush is a graduate of The Ohio State University, and he has been a faculty member at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University for over 30 years. He is a diplomate of both ACVIM (Cardiology) and ACVECC, and he currently is a Professor at Tufts. He helped devise the Tufts at Tech Community Veterinary Clinic in Worcester, MA. His research interests include cardiac biomarkers, cardiovascular drugs, and dietary interventions for cardiac disease. He has over 190 peer-reviewed publications in veterinary journals on various topics in cardiology and emergency/critical care medicine.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7359434164120633356

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-10-14 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

Online Course - Starts 10/14/21 - 6-week Shelter Behavior Seminar with Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC - CalAnimals (fee applies)
2021-10-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
All shelter staff and volunteers will benefit from this excellent learning opportunity. Member pricing for the entire seminar is just $60 per person. Recordings will be available until January 15, 2022. Member organizations may receive a Group Discount when registering 10 or more – $50 per person.
Oct 14- Resolving Common Behavior Problems to Prevent Surrender
Oct 21- Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective
Oct 28- Reading Dog and Cat Body Language
Nov 4- Canine Behavior Assessments and Disposition Decision-Making
Nov 10 *Wednesday*- Behavior Modification in the Shelter
Nov 18 – Enrichment in the Shelter
Registration is now open.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/education-and-training

Webinar - 10/14/21 - Medical Vs. Behavioral: How Do We Tell The Difference? - Jennifer Summerfield, DVM - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-10-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
We all know that medical issues can influence behavior. Dogs who don’t feel well can be cranky, or more anxious than normal – just like humans! But what about less obvious “red flags” for a physical problem that you might not be aware of?
In this webinar, we’ll talk about the following:

What a routine veterinary visit can tell us… and what it can’t!
How pain, GI discomfort, and hormonal issues can impact aggression and anxiety
Determining if abnormal repetitive behaviors are compulsive or neurologic
Behavioral side effects of common medications

I’ll also give some practical suggestions for talking to your veterinarian about these issues, as well as possible diagnostic and treatment options to consider if you think something might be wrong.
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
Please note: This webinar is back by popular demand; please check your webinar library before purchasing.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 10/14/21 - Psychopharmacology: Prescribing for Canine and Feline Patients - ACVB (fee applies)
2021-10-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Many indications for psychotropic medications exist, including generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, panic disorders, persistent phobias, compulsive disorders and more. Daily drugs are given as such – every day, regardless of events, season, or stress level. Patients on daily psychotropic medications may still be in need of additional help to alleviate panic, fear and/or anxiety during predictable, situational events, as the daily medications may not be enough to control intense spike in stress levels. Other patients who display distress only as a result of known, predictable triggers, such as fireworks, car travel or thunderstorms, may benefit from an event medication alone. This lecture will give an overview of the main classes of drugs used for daily and as needed treatment of emotional disorders in dogs and cats – how they work, what the therapeutic expectations are for each, and what side effects may be expected. Drug interactions, adverse effects, and weaning protocols will also be discussed.
Dr. Meghan Herron is the Senior Director of Behavioral Medicine Research, Education, and Outreach at Gigi’s – A Shelter Organization dedicated to improving the lives of shelter dogs. Prior to her current position, she spent over a decade as head of the Behavioral Medicine Service at The Ohio State University. She graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and became board-certified as diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists after completing a residency at the University of Pennsylvania.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5985218351663722252

Webinar - 10/14/21 - Happier Crating: Solutions for Common Crate Concerns - Sarah Stremming - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-10-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
A follow-up to Sarah’s Happy Crating program, this webinar dives deeper into next steps, common crating missteps, and the solutions for such issues as barking, FOMO, and refusal to enter the crate. Happy Crating gives you the foundation, and Happier Crating takes it all that much further!
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
Note: Happy Crating is available to purchase under our Pet Dog Training Presentations.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-10-15 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 Event - 10/16/21 - 2021 Online Fundraising Day - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2021-10-16 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Community Cats Podcast on Saturday, October 16, 2021, for an Online Fundraising Day featuring experts from the animal welfare world. The day includes a variety of online sessions to help you learn how to fundraise for your organization in the era of Covid-19 and generate new, innovative ways to fund the programs your community needs to help cats and kittens live safe, healthy lives. Be sure to bring your questions! Sign up now for early bird pricing of just $20 for each day, now through September 16.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1608614511146973967

Online Conference - 10/16/21 - 2021 Online Animal Welfare Symposium for Students - HSVMA
2021-10-16 08:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Join HSVMA for the 2021 Online Animal Welfare Symposium for Students!
Registration is FREE for all attendees! Saturday, October 16, 2021
8:00 am – 3:30 pm PT
The Animal Welfare Symposium is generously sponsored by: HSVMA’s partner for disability insurance, Total Planning Veterinary Services, and HSVMA’s partner for professional liability insurance: Safehold Special Risk.
HSVMA will host our 7th annual Animal Welfare Symposium for Students online again this year. With the theme of Access to Care, we will present five live lectures and two networking events. The live lectures will include a brief Q&A period after the speakers(s) have concluded their presentations. The networking sessions will provide the opportunity to chat with the speakers and other attendees in an informal and relaxed atmosphere. Although geared towards veterinary and veterinary technician students, veterinary professionals and affiliates are welcome to attend. CE credit will not be available. (A certificate of attendance will be provided to all attendees.) Registration is FREE for all attendees! You do not have to be an HSVMA member to attend the symposium. However, upon registration you will be given the opportunity to join. If you would rather opt out, choose ‘No, thank you’ in the drop down menu and proceed with registration. Note: you will need to keep your registration username and password for access to the lectures on October 16!
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/trainings/hsvma-animal-welfare-symposium-students

Online Event - 10/17/21 - 2021 Online Diversity Day - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2021-10-17 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Community Cats Podcast on Sunday, October 17, 2021, for an Online Diversity Day featuring experts from the animal welfare world. The day includes a variety of online sessions to help you learn about the challenge issues around diversity in our community cat environment. Bring your questions! Sign up now for early bird pricing of just $20 for each day, now through September 16.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7432142666408885264

Webinar - 10/17/21 - Getting Out of the Box: Fresh Thoughts on Infection Prevention Protocols for Cats - VETGirl
2021-10-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Learn it with Lappin!
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Michael R. Lappin, DACVIM, PhD will discuss current issues related to the prevention of infectious diseases in cats. Tune in to learn current thoughts on injection side sarcomas and vaccine-associated side effects, while maximizing the benefits of feline vaccinations. Find out how to avoid real or perceived adverse events or if there are alternative protocols to consider!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar 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, 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/october-17-2021-getting-out-of-the-box-fresh-thoughts-on-infection-prevention-protocols-for-cats/

Online Course - Starts 10/18/21 - Compassion Fatigue Strategies - University of Florida - Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program (fee applies)
2021-10-18 | Virtual
Compassion Fatigue Strategies is a unique online course designed to support people who work with animals. In this four module, self-paced class, you will establish a foundation of knowledge to help you better understand and transform your experience with compassion fatigue. Course begins 10/18/2021–12/12/2021. Register Now!
The course will help you recognize signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue, learn to manage your stress levels and increase your self-care practices, connect with the rewards of your work, build your resiliency, and commit to making successful changes in your life and in your organization.
This class is a personal exploration to help you build the self-awareness necessary to manage the impact of compassion fatigue. Please be aware that the class work can be emotionally challenging.
By the end of class you’ll have six strategies to help you manage and transform your experience with compassion fatigue, your personal mission statement and goals to help you make lasting changes, a better understanding of yourself and how to engage in self-care that works for you, and the tools you need to be well, while you continue to do good work!
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/continuing-education/compassion-fatigue-strategies/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-10-18 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

Online Event - 10/18/21 - ACO ALL ACCESS: Future of Field Services - NACA
2021-10-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join NACA as we host our first live streamed, one hour presentation and discussion on the future of field services! Hosted by NACA, your presenters Amanda Arrington and Ashley Anderson-Mutch from HSUS Pets for Life will be leading the conversation, sharing experiences and as well as engaging the audience in conversation! Join us as we talk about taking steps towards supportive field services practices, how to move towards resource provision and away from punishment while building trust and positive relationships within the community!!
WEBSITE LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/

Online Event - 10/18/21 - Our Journey to Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - CARE
2021-10-18 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
CARE and Industry Leaders will be discussing their own personal journeys towards making this field and their own personal lives equitable. Join Catherine Small from Purina, Mary Ippoliti-Smith from Maddie’s Fund, Abbie Moore from Kinship (formally Adopt-a-pet), José Ocano from Best Friends Animal Society, Elizabeth Bellanti from Tito’s Vodka for Dog People, and Kate Atema from Petsmart Charities.
We will also be highlighting CARE’s new REDI Certification, which will be released soon!
This will be a live zoom, so please tune into Facebook page at 5:30 pm EST on October 18th!
WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/14J7NVqYC

Webinar - 10/19/21 - Otitis Externa Practice Essentials - VETGirl
2021-10-19 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
I HEARD it through the grapevine… tune in to HEAR more!
In this complimentary VETgirl–Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Michael Canfield, DACVD reviews ear anatomy, equipment, clinical procedures, and treatment of otitis externa to promote quality patient outcomes.
NOTE: To attend this YouTube LIVE session, there is no “registration.” To attend, simply go to our YouTube Page at the time of the event where the webinar will be hosted, LIVE! NOTE: 7 days prior to the event the specific link for the event will replace the YouTube link above.
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Get free RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
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.
*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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-19-2021-otitis-externa-practice-essentials/

Online Event - 10/19/21 - Open Arms Huddle #5 - Welcoming Customer Service - Maddie's Fund
2021-10-19 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization, respectively, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Speakers: Michael Bricker, C.A.R.E. & Katie Muldoon, Mississippi MUTTS
About this huddle: Find out how to bring open and welcoming customer service into every aspect of your work.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7

Webinar - 10/19/21 - 6 Steps to Jumpstart Your Year-End Fundraising Success - Network for Good
2021-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
The hazy days of summer are a distant memory and fall has arrived. With only a few weeks left until we reach the Giving Season, there is no time like the present to get yourself situated for a successful above goal year-end.
It is imperative that your organization participates in the end of year giving season. But during such a busy time, how do you ensure your year-end giving plan is going to work? How do you ensure your precious time is well spent?
Join Professional Fundraising Coach, Robin Cabral, to kick your year-end off the right way. In this session you will learn:

What key annual fund metrics ensure the health and effectiveness of your nonprofit’s fundraising program
How to use a “framework” to help you plan your fall efforts today
How to plan a follow-up to your efforts now before you need to take action
How to better understand your donor audience
How to engage your Board members in the annual fund sooner rather than later
How to hit the ground running in fall to ensure that you go “above goal!”

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/jumpstart-your-year-end-fundraising/

Webinar - 10/19/21 - Positive Marketing for Maximum Impact - HeARTs Speak
2021-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
While we busily work on behalf of animals, how can we also connect with community members, especially those who haven’t considered or had access to pet adoption or animal services? How can we break down stereotypes about our work and promote even our harder-to-place pets more effectively? Together we’ll tackle these questions and more! Join us October 19th at 3pm EST/12pm PST.
This 1-hour workshop examines the easy-to-implement, often subtle shifts we can make to reach new audiences and the power of positivity in building relationships and changing minds. With a focus on imagery, the language we use, and transparency, we’ll also explore how the concept of positive marketing contributes to life-saving goals.
Attendees will be able to:

Identify the broader purpose of marketing, and how positivity can open new doors
Compare elements of “positive marketing” and traditional “guilt marketing”
Reflect on the role of imagery and language/word choice in connecting with the community
Ultimately, create digital media with impact, using positive imagery and language
Understand how to handle tough topics and subjects with honesty and transparency, yet still taking a positive approach.

WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4V2fWCj6SYSYoi5GAChBkw

Webinar - 10/19/21 - All I Need to Know About Anesthesia Machines and Breathing Systems - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-10-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this 1-hour, VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Mike Barletta, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA reviews how the anesthesia machine works, different oxygen sources, oxygen flowmeters, vaporizers, CO2 absorbent, and scavenging systems. Dr. Barletta will also describe different breathing systems available on the market and will review how to choose the appropriate breathing system for different patients.
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!
*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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-19-2021-all-i-need-to-know-about-anesthesia-machines-and-breathing-systems/

Online Event - 10/19/21 - CARE celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month - CARE
2021-10-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
CARE is going LIVE with for part 2 of our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
We have three more amazing guests!
Alana Yanez – Executive Director for Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP Cats)
José Ocaño – Senior Director, People and Culture, Best Friends Animal Society
Nicole Galvan – Southwest Regional Coordinator, Bailing Out Benji
WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/1e45RVNb0

Webinar - 10/20/21 - How Cognitive Biases Interfere with How We Acquire Knowledge - PPG (fee applies)
2021-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1
Given how behaviorists, ethologists, neuroscientists and veterinarians often get into conflict, this talk discusses how our cognitive biases impact knowledge acquisition. Cognitive biases makes us reject information that we should accept, and accept information that we should reject. In this talk, the presenter will discuss a handful of them:

The curse of knowledge.
Authority bias.
The illusory truth effect.
The availability cascade.
Tribal epistemology.
Confirmation bias.
The Semmelweiss effect. The backfire effect.
Reactance.
The Dunning-Kruger effect.

The aim of this session is to open attendees’ minds more to how biases come about and how problematic this is – and facilitate those difficult discussions with people who have other backgrounds.
Level of difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate (not difficult concepts but to many people a lot of new terms, maybe)
About Your Presenter
Prof. Karolina Westlund helps pet parents and animal professionals attain happier animals that thrive in the care of humans. She grew up pining for a kitten and pestered her parents until they finally gave in. The resulting black, green-eyed, half-Siamese cat she got for her seventh birthday became a true friend who lived to be 21 years old but was an easily startled cat who often went into hiding when there were visitors. She had grand ideas about becoming a field biologist, but instead she majored in ethology and developed a passionate interest in animal welfare as seen through a multidisciplinary lens, including behaviour analysis and affective neuroscience. She is now an associate professor of ethology at the University of Stockholm, Sweden where she mainly teaches about how behavior management can be used to improve animal welfare. She also conducts live seminars, free online webinars and masterclasses in addition to more extensive courses, as well as the occasional scientific publication on the topic of enrichment, animal training and well-being.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4300656

Online Event – 10/20/21 – Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Allison Cardona – Maddie’s Fund
2021-10-20 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join us for an open, informal 30-minute conversation and Q+A with Allison Cardona, Deputy Director of Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control.
In this discussion with Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith, Allison speaks of overcoming her own experiences with systemic bias and what she sees as initial steps we can take to widen diversity, equity and inclusion in our field while strengthening the human-animal bond.
Afterwards, continue the conversation with Allison on Maddie’s Pet Forum: http://bit.ly/candidconvoallisoncardona
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtde6qrjIiGNCqbbGZK0bMtE1M6691oRv6
