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Online Conference - 8/3/21 to 8/6/21 - Animal Behavior Society Annual Conference - ABS (fee may apply)
2021-08-03 06:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Together with the ABS Meeting Planning Committee and the ABS Executive Committee, we are excited to invite you to our 2021 annual meeting. This will be the second ABS annual meeting to be held in virtual format. While we all miss the pleasures of meeting our colleagues in person during the annual meeting, the virtual format offers undeniable benefits in terms of accessibility, inclusivity, and engagement with our world-wide community of animal behaviorists. We look forward to a vibrant virtual meeting, full of good science and great interactions, that will set the stage for future hybrid ABS meetings that will include both virtual and in-person components.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/2021/

Webinar - 8/3/21 - Breaking the Growth Deadlock - Network for Good
2021-08-03 10:00 - 11:00
Is success in the nonprofit sector a transient, hard-to-define combination of hard work, judgment and good luck? Or do all successful organizations follow similar patterns that, once understood, are predictable and repeatable?
In this webinar we’ll discuss the stages in the nonprofit lifecycle, sharing specific, inspired advice on how to drive your nonprofit forward and create more impact.
We will reveal how any organization can get to “Predictable Success” a development stage during which it is producing scalable, profitable growth. We will teach anyone, at any level, in any company to:
1. Know exactly how to get to Predictable Success
2. Build the skills to motivate, engage and align their team to take their company to Predictable Success
3. Put in place the right people, processes, and structures to keep their organization in Predictable Success
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/breaking-the-growth-deadlock/

Webinar - 8/3/21 - Top 10 Ways to Screw Up a Case - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-08-03 10:00 - 11:15
Have you had too much success with animal cruelty case investigation and prosecution, and just really want to mess one up? Are you tired of keeping track of your evidence, interviewing the right witnesses in the right manner, and keeping up with important case law developments? Would you just love to gain a reputation with your local prosecutor for incompetence? Oregon Animal Cruelty Deputy District Attorney Jake Kamins will tell you the ten best ways to accomplish these dubious goals.
However, for anybody interested in doing a good job with their investigation and prosecution, Kamins will also show how these all too common mistakes can be avoided! From investigation to live evidence handling and all the way through to trial, you will learn from a prosecutor with years of experience working exclusively with animal cruelty cases what is needed to build a bulletproof animal cruelty case.
Whether you want to improve or degrade your performance, there is no better webinar!

Other Webinars with this Speaker

June 22: Preparing for Trial: What Witnesses and Experts Need to Know
Aug 3: Top 10 Ways to Screw Up a Case (this webinar)

Or click here to view and register for other upcoming NACA webinars on the JCH Platform.

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.

Presenters:

Since 2013, Jake Kamins has served as Animal Cruelty Deputy District Attorney (AC-DDA) in the State of Oregon, where he represents the State in criminal animal cruelty cases. To date, Jake has been sworn as a Deputy District Attorney in 21 of Oregon’s 36 counties, prosecuting over 150 individual cases of animal abuse and neglect.
As AC-DDA, Jake trains and consults with law enforcement, veterinarians, animal rescue workers, and attorneys on animal cruelty issues. He also communicates regularly with the media as a subject matter expert and has been involved in legislative drafting and testimony.
Jake worked as a Deputy DA at the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office from 2009-2013. He received his B.A. in 2004 from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, and his J.D. in 2009 from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. At Lewis & Clark, Jake was an Associate Editor of the Lewis & Clark Law Review and clerked at the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. While at Multnomah County, Jake developed a passion for working on animal cruelty cases. In 2012, he was named one of the nation’s Top 10 Animal Defenders by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
Jake lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, his two children, and Sophie and Scarf, the family cats.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/top-10-ways-to-screw-up-a-case/

Webinar - 8/3/21 - Did They Actually Live Happily Ever After? Debunking Translocation Myths - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-08-03 12:00 - 13:15
It’s commonly thought that removing wild animals from our backyards and neighborhoods and releasing them into seemingly suitable habitat miles away is a humane approach for solving conflicts with wildlife. But is it actually? This webinar will delve into what truly happens to wild animals after they’re trapped and moved out of the home ranges they are familiar with and into unknown habitat. We will also discuss strategies that offer sound alternatives to capture and removal.

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.

Founded in 1954, the Humane Society of the United States and its affiliates around the globe fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, the HSUS takes on puppy mills, factory farms, trophy hunts, animal testing and other cruel industries, and together with its affiliates, rescues and provides direct care for over 100,000 animals every year. The HSUS works on reforming corporate policy, improving and enforcing laws and elevating public awareness on animal issues.

Presenters:

Dave Pauli started his animal career in 1979 by opening a wildlife rescue business in Madison, Wisconsin called Humane Animal Controls, Inc. Since that time he also served as a Superintendent of Animal Control (Billings Animal Shelter), Director of bi-county Humane Society in Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities) and for the past 29 years as a field responder/director for The Humane Society of The United States.
Dave has responded to domestic animal/exotic/wild animal projects in all 50 states and two dozen countries. Dave currently responds to natural disasters, major cruelty and hoarding cases, and participates in Chemical immobilization, and immunocontraception projects for deer and horses. He also participates in volume capture projects for prairie dogs, feral dogs and cats, and many other species. He also supports and advises all HSUS Wildlife, Animal Rescue Team, Humane Society International and the Wildlife Land Trust teams with field projects or programs. He is an HSUS point person on Wild Pigs, Prairie Dogs, Turtles and Tortoises, Florida Gopher Tortoises, Trapping Issues and Wildlife Contraception. Dave serves on the boards of six NGO’s and serves on the USDA Wild Pig Task Force and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks Species Classification and Trapping Advisory committees.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/did-they-actually-live-happily-ever-after-debunking-translocation-myths/

Webinar - 8/3/21 - Anesthetic considerations for different organ systems: What to do when one or more system is suffering - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-08-03 17:00 - 18:00
In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Jaime Maher, CVT, VTS (AA, ECC) reviews anesthesia considerations for different organ systems. Tune in to learn how to optimize your patient for anesthesia, even in emergency situations, and what key monitoring parameters to focus on in certain disease processes.
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/august-3-2021-anesthetic-considerations-for-different-organ-systems-what-to-do-when-one-or-more-system-is-suffering/

VIN Rounds - 8/3/21 - Cats, Pain, and Fear: An Unholy Triumvirate - VIN/AAFP
2021-08-03 17:00 - 18:00
Presented by Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10254746

Online Event - 8/5/21 - Live from the Ranch - Special In-Depth Episode with Ken Ramirez: Create a Practical Training Program - Karen Pryor Academy
2021-08-05 12:00 - 13:00
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, August 5, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will take you through the steps trainers need to create their own practical training program. The episode will feature many live training demos, and you’ll be able to follow along from home with your own dog and ask questions along the way. Whether you are a professional or just starting out, you won’t want to miss Ken’s creative and thoughtful approach to teach trainers how to train!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 8/5/21 - The Roundtable: Building Stronger Communities for Pets and People - The AAWA
2021-08-05 14:00 - 15:00
Frustrated by stories of housing-related pet surrenders? Looking for ways your organization can help advocate for pet-inclusive housing solutions? Join our panel of policy professionals to learn about how various stakeholders are advancing initiatives to make cities more pet-friendly. Discover how your organization can take actions in your community.
Moderated by Jim Tedford, President and CEO, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
The Roundtable Guests:

Susan Riggs, Senior Director of State Legislation – Western Division, Government Relations, ASPCA
Ingrid Seggerman, Director of Regulatory Policy, Government Relations, ASPCA
Vince Wong, Director of Government Relations, Michelson Philanthropies & Michelson Center For Public Policy; Director of Collective Impact, Michelson Found Animals Foundation
Cori Menkin Herbig, U.S. States Public Policy Director, Mars

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/the-roundtable-building-stronger-communities-for-pets-and-people

Social Event - 8/5/21 - August Community Session - Black DVM Network
2021-08-05 16:00 - 17:00
BlackDVM Network Community Sessions give our members the chance to meet each other and share experiences. We’re here on the first Thursday of each month, join us any time! Come hang with us! We want to get to know you. Community sessions are like Happy Hours just for our members. We’ll discuss any and everything and hopefully learn a ton about each other every time.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/august-community-session

Online Course - 8/6/21 to 8/7/21 - The role of nutrition in practice today – IVS (fee applies)
2021-08-06
Dr. Stan Marks is also board certified in nutrition and oncology and so is exceptionally qualified for this course. Dr. Deb Greco is an endocrinologist that has spent years studying diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats and pioneered many studies on managing Type II diabetic cats. Deb currently works for Nestle Purina and has a great perspective on nutritional management of many other medical conditions. Dr. Mike Lappin has been working with infectious causes of gastrointestinal disease and urinary tract diseases in cats his whole career. He has completed many studies associated with diarrhea, in particular, those where probiotics were used. Deb, Stan, and Mike have collaborated on many research projects together and have lectured together all over the world and IVS believes you will love their interactive skills while providing you valuable information to use in your practices.
Stan Marks B.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (internal medicine and oncology)
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Nutrition
Professor of Medicine
U.C. Davis
Deborah Greco D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Senior Medical Consultant
Nestle Purina Petcare
Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/the-role-of-nutrition-in-practice-today-live-online/

Online Event - 8/6/21 - 2021 Veterinary Behavior Symposium - ACVB (fee applies)
2021-08-06 07:00 - 15:15
Please join us for our virtual VBS on Friday, August 6! This is a full day of informative presentations on various topics of animal behavior. We will kick off the event at 10am EDT and conclude at 6:15pm EDT. We look forward to having you join us for the day.
Registration Rates

Diplomates
$100

Residents
$50

Students
Free

Nonmembers
$150

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dacvb.org/page/2021VBS

Webinar - 8/6/21 - Starting Small Animal Dentistry - VDOS
2021-08-06 11:00 - 12:00
This webinar will introduce you to the world of small animal dentistry and oral surgery. It will explain what equipment, instruments, materials, knowledge and practical skills are needed to become profitable in the most lucrative discipline of veterinary medicine. 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/starting-small-animal-dentistry-2-00-pm-et

Webinar - 8/7/21 - Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2021-08-07 11:00 - 13:30
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Learn what TNR is, why it works, and how to get started. Our expert instructors will teach you the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Plus, you’ll receive a certificate of completion** after you attend.
Access to local recordings and handouts can be found here—check to see if there are local resources for your area.

**New York City-area attendees who earn their certificate will also qualify for free local TNR services, including spay/neuter, trap rentals, and expert hands-on assistance. If you are an NYC-area resident, you will receive access to a recorded session on how to access these NYC resources.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/product/neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-august-7-2021/

Webinar - 8/9/21 - It Takes a Village: The Team Approach to Treating Emotional Disorder in Dogs - PPG (fee applies)
2021-08-09 13:00 - 14:00
This session will discuss the team approach to treating emotional disorders in dogs.
What is the role of a veterinary behaviorist in the successful treatment of emotional disorders in dogs? What is the role of the dog training professional? How should a dog training professional approach a veterinarian about medications?
Veterinary behaviorists and dog training professionals are partners, not adversaries. By working together, we can improve the lives of pets exponentially. Learn how the presenter and her colleagues have learned to work as a team with our dog training partners to build long-term successes.
Learning Objectives:
Learn about the options for referral of a pet with a behavior disorder.
Learn how dog training professionals, behavior technicians and veterinary behaviorists can work together to provide the best outcome for the patients that we share.
Learn how to approach the topic of medical treatment of a behavior disorder.
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1
Presenter:
Lisa Radosta DVM DACVB graduated from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. During her residency in behavioral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, she was presented with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists Resident research award two years in a row.
Dr. Radosta lectures nationally and internationally for veterinarians, their staff and lay people. She has written chapters for a number of textbooks including Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat, Blackwell’s Five Minute Veterinary Consult, Decoding Your Cat and Canine and Feline and Small Animal Pediatrics and is co-author of From Fearful to Fear Free. She has also published scientific research articles in Journal of Applied Animal Behavior Science and The Veterinary Journal and written review articles for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Compendium, NAVC, Veterinary Team Brief, Clinician’s Brief and AAHA Newstat. She is the section editor for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and serves on the Fear Free Executive Council and the AAHA Behavior Management Task Force.
She has been interviewed for many publications including Cat Fancy, Dog Fancy, Palm Beach Post, NAVC Clinician’s Brief, Sun Sentinel, WebMD, AAHA trends, Real Simple, Good News for Pets and AAHA News Stat. She has appeared on Lifetime television, Laurie Live, News Channel 25 (West Palm Beach, WPBF), Mitch Wilder’s Amazing Pet Discoveries, Nat Geo Wild, Animal Planet, News Channel 10 (Miami, ABC), and Steve Dale’s Pet Talk.  She also podcasts for VetGirl.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4222330

Webinar - 8/9/21 - MAC 2021 Webinar Series - Words Matter - Masachusetts Animal Coalition
2021-08-09 14:00 - 15:30
Words Matter:
The words we choose to say are the ways we represent ourselves. These words matter. Both our words and our nonverbal actions hold a lot of power, more than we probably even realize. Words are so important because they can begin to shape how an individual actually views themselves and the world. Being intentional about the words we choose involves being a practitioner of careful, thoughtful and deliberate positive communication. This is critical everywhere, yes even for those of us in animal welfare, in veterinary medicine, anywhere as global citizens working with animals and the humans who love them. But don’t worry, there is no perfect here. Everyone makes mistakes and we all will continue to do so. But if we can hone our listening skills and learn to interact with integrity and respect, we can be part of the way words can change the world. Let’s talk about this and get some practice!
Your Takeaway:
In the ever-evolving world of animal welfare we could all take a moment to reflect on what harm – or good – we might be doing by deciding to use certain words. We may be so used to certain habits that we don’t even realize what we are saying. Aimee can help us get some perspective on something many of us have probably never considered.
About Our Speaker:
As the new Vice President of Animal Welfare and Veterinary Medicine, Aimee Christian oversees the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) animal welfare and veterinary programs, including the Animal Care & Adoption Centers in Boston, Dedham, and Brewster; Community Operations; Community and Shelter Medicine; Law Enforcement; and Boston Veterinary Care (BVC). Working alongside the President & CEO, she ensures that all animal care operations are running smoothly and remain aligned with the organization’s strategic plan. Prior to joining ARL, Aimee was the Vice President of Community Medicine at the ASPCA. In that role she served communities in New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami and worked for nearly 15 years overseeing the ASPCA’s high quality, high-volume spay/neuter and basic veterinary care programming nationwide. She is a Fellow at the Center for Animals and Public Policy at Tufts University. Aimee received two master’s degrees from Harvard University, in language and in education. Her areas of expertise are in strategy, coaching/mentoring, change management, and process improvement. She is deeply committed to health equity for underserved animals and humans, and believes that the future of animal welfare is community-based. Originally from New York City, Aimee lives in Concord, Massachusetts with her family, her cats, and a flock of hens, and is a writer in her spare time. She is thrilled to be part of ARL both because its mission is so closely aligned with her passion, and because she sees it as an honor to give back to the communities in her adopted hometown of Boston.
WEBSITE LINK: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=dmv5lydab&oeidk=a07ei8sjs704a4938e9

Webinar - 8/10/21 - Donors ARE Data: How to Create Equity and Inclusion In Your Donor Data Practices - Network for Good
2021-08-10 10:00 - 11:00
Donors tell us who they are and what they need from their relationship with us by the information they provide: who they are, why they give, and what matters to them.
It’s up to us to ensure we’re listening and treating them with dignity and respect.
But what if our processes are not inclusive? Could we be misrepresenting our donors – or worse!?!
In this session we’ll look at best practices in data management to ensure you’re building equity, inclusion, and representation in your database and discuss ways you can better recognize your donors for who they are.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/donors-are-data-how-to-create-equity-and-inclusion-in-your-donor-data-practices/

Webinar - 8/10/21 - Struggle and Triumph in this Moment of Animal Welfare: An Inside Look from Pilot Shelter Directors - HASS
2021-08-10 15:00 - 16:00
The last year and a half has been one for the history books. In this moment of animal welfare, as intake numbers soar, people and pets are being evicted, and COVID is coming in another wave, there is struggle but there is also triumph. Join HASS Pilot Shelter Directors and members of the Managing Executive Committee, Chris Fitzgerald, Director of Rochester Animal Services, and Rebecca Guinn, CEO of LifeLine Animal Project, in a live webinar to discuss their wins and their losses. This webinar will be moderated by Maddie’s® American Pets Alive! Director, Kristen Hassen.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3316280110728/WN_-NhItPuDR7OmADRKVp8coA

Webinar - 8/10/21 - Introduction to Fluid Therapy - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-08-10 17:30 - 18:30
LRS? Saline? Norm-R? Help! In this VETgirl webinar, Dr. Steve DiBartola, DACVIM reviews fluid therapy in veterinary medicine. Tune in because you probably missed it in vet school – things like basic principles, physiology and composition of body fluids, and recognition and characterization of disordered fluid balance. Most importantly, get a review on the types of crystalloid fluids, routes of administration, amounts and rates of fluid administration, plus how to monitor your 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/august-10-2021-introduction-to-fluid-therapy/

Webinar - 8/11/21 - 5 ways to excel as a leader by understanding behavior styles - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-08-11 17:30 - 18:30
In this 1-hour, online VETgirl leadership CE webinar, Karlene Belyea, MBA, reviews behavior styles and how they affect leadership traits. One of the most important things a leader can do is to become more aware of their own and other behavioral styles in order to recognize what each style brings to the team. Join us and learn about your own style, recognize the styles of others, and better manage each style for a more productive, enjoyable and efficient workplace with healthy communication.

This 2021 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# 20-81.

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/august-11-2021-5-ways-to-excel-as-a-leader-by-understanding-behavior-styles/

Webinar - 8/12/21 - CPR for the Veterinary Soul - CalAnimals
2021-08-12 10:00
It’s hard to go anywhere in vet med these days without hearing about problems relating to wellness, mental health, and even suicide, but what is really happening? This lecture looks at both veterinary personality types and tendencies as individuals, as well as workplace stressors common in veterinary medicine. For each topic, we will explore the literature surrounding mental wellness and veterinary stressors, with an eye to finding real-world solutions to these problems.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn common personality traits of veterinarians, as well as how
these might impact job stress and compensating techniques.
2. Discuss psychologic distress versus wellbeing problems in veterinary
medicine.
3. Examine stigmas and hurdles to seeking mental healthcare in our
profession, in addition to solutions.
4. Discuss elevated suicide rates and possible solutions, including crisis
training and limiting access to controlled substances.
5. Understand workplace and organizational stressors common in
veterinary medicine, with potential solutions.
This webinar is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Approved for 1 hour of RACE Continuing Education
WEBSITE LINK: https://boehringer.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XYu8VOKaRkOiX5ks8egtKQ

Webinar - 8/12/21 - Fear Free: Helping Shelter Pets Find Health, Happiness, and Homes - ASPCAPro
2021-08-12 12:00 - 13:00
Fear, anxiety, stress (FAS), and frustration are usually high in shelter animals and impact their ability to adapt to a new environment. Fear Free programs can provide shelter workers and veterinary professionals with the tools to meet the needs of a pet’s physical and emotional wellbeing. This webinar will introduce viewers to the concepts behind Fear Free and how they can apply to your shelter operations.
Takeaways

Introduce Fear Free offerings and benefits
Low-cost, practical strategies to implement Fear Free in any shelter
Familiarize you with resources available through the complimentary Fear Free sheltering course

Suited For
Shelter staff and volunteers, veterinary professionals, and anyone working closely with pets in shelters.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/fear-free-helping-shelter-pets-find-health-happiness-and-homes

Webinar - 8/12/21 - The Roundtable: Beyond Best Practices: How to Make Big Changes Happen - The AAWA
2021-08-12 14:00 - 15:00
Do you ever wonder why some agencies always seem to be on the cutting edge of advances in animal welfare, while others have difficulty implementing any change at all? Join our panel as we reflect on variations in leadership and culture that can make all the difference, regardless of agency size, location, or resources.
Moderated by Jim Tedford, President and CEO, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
The Roundtable Guests:

Mandy Evans, Executive Director, Better Together Animal Alliance
Marta Pierpoint, Executive Director, Humane Society of Western Montana
Tricia Sebes, Senior Director, Northern Tier Shelter Initiative, ASPCA
Karen S. Walsh, CAWA, LVMT, CFE, Senior Director, Animal Relocation, ASPCA

Note the special time: Thursday at 5pm Eastern.
This roundtable has been pre-approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/the-roundtable-beyond-best-practices-how-to-make-big-changes-happen

Webinar - 8/12/21 - Are we there yet? Creating calm, in and out of the car with Sharon Carroll - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-08-12 15:00 - 16:00
Whether you’re traveling with your pet dog, or traveling to classes and competitions with your sport dog, the trip is more pleasant if your dog is relaxed.
Some dogs, however, really struggle to remain calm during travel. They may whine, pant, bark, pace, spin, lunge at the windows, scratch / bite at the crate door, or just appear restless or uncomfortable.
In this webinar we look at all the underlying reasons that can affect your dog’s behavior when traveling. We also discuss behavior modification and management strategies aimed at improving the journey for you and your dog.
For many dogs, these same behaviors don’t stop when the journey ends. They may exit the vehicle with so much emotion and arousal that they are unable to focus on their human. So, in this webinar we also look at strategies for producing calm behaviors when arriving and setting up at a new venue.
Key areas covered include:
• Getting in and out of the vehicle in a relaxed way.
• Traveling calmly.
• Producing calm behaviors when arriving and acclimating in new locations.
• Calm crating / stationing at new venues.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/fdsa-calendar

Webinar - 8/12/21 - Avoid These Dermatology Case Pitfalls and Succeed! A Case-based Approach - VETGirl
2021-08-12 17:00 - 18:00
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, DACVD reviews how to avoid common dermatologic pitfalls and customize an individualized diagnostic and treatment plan for each of your derm cases for the best outcome when it comes to allergic dermatitis! Learn how a dermatology specialist works up cases step-by-step, and how you can apply this to your own pruritic canine patients.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, 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/august-12-2021-avoid-these-dermatology-case-pitfalls-and-succeed-a-case-based-approach/

Webinar - 8/13/21 - Triaging Dental and Oral Emergencies - VDOS (fee applies)
2021-08-13 11:00 - 12:00
How to determine whether it is TMJ luxation or open-mouth jaw locking? What to do with an avulsed tooth? Any temporary relief for the jaw fracture patient? Know the various dental and oral emergencies and provide emergency care prior to definitive treatment!
Time & Location
Aug 13, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Webinar
About the Event
This VDOS webinar focuses on triaging dental and oral emergencies. While it would be of benefit to anybody interested in small animal dentistry and oral surgery, it is specifically designed for clinicians and technicians working in an emergency setting. Various dental and oral emergencies are reviewed as they present to the frontline clinical staff, including orofacial pain, bleeding, swelling, burn, bite, laceration, degloving injury, projectile injury, tooth fracture, tooth luxation/avulsion, jaw fracture, temporomandibular joint luxation, etc. 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/triaging-dental-and-oral-emergencies-2-00-pm-et-2

Webinar - 8/13/21 - Starting Small Animal Dentistry - VDOS
2021-08-13 17:00 - 18:00
This webinar will introduce you to the world of small animal dentistry and oral surgery. It will explain what equipment, instruments, materials, knowledge and practical skills are needed to become profitable in the most lucrative discipline of veterinary medicine. 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/starting-small-animal-dentistry-8-00-pm-et

Webinar - 8/14/21 and 8/21/21 - Dr. Tim Lewis Presents The Biology of Dogs - PuppyWorks (fee applies)
2021-08-14 09:00 - 11:30
An irreverent Fun Tour Of All The Major Systems That Make Dogs So Special & How To Make Them Work Well Together!
Our dogs are far more than the sum of their parts, but knowing what’s inside them matters. In this two-part webinar series, we will look at the major systems that make our dogs so special, and then look at how to make those systems work well together, and for a very long time.
Participants will learn some amazing things about their dogs, but will also learn how to use that information to enhance the relationship and to maximize the precious time together. We will include opportunities to discuss common issues and for questions.
There is no conceivable way to diagnose your dog in a webinar setting; besides I am a research biologist not a veterinarian. You will learn how to better communicate with veterinarians and to your clients. For the professional, this series should help you explain better what is happening with your client’s dogs.
Because you asked:
Each session consists of two roughly 70 minute presentations with a 15 minute break in-between. Tim will answer questions throughout the presentation as they arise .
As always, whether you make the live sessions or not, you will be able to access a complete recording of each session for 1 year.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/timlewis

Webinar - 8/15/21 - Drugs used for CRI’s: Doses & reasons to use them! - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-08-15 17:00 - 18:00
In this VETgirl anesthesia track webinar, Dr. Jane Quandt, MS, DACVAA, DACVECC reviews anesthesia drugs to use as CRIs. Are there certain ones like fentanyl, lidocaine, ketamine, or morphine, that are a must? Can these agents be used in combination? When do we implement them and what are the indications or contraindications?
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/august-15-2021-drugs-used-for-cris-doses-reasons-to-use-them/

Webinar - 8/17/21 - Scentwork Solutions for Common Behavioral Problems - PPG (fee applies)
2021-08-17 09:00 - 10:00
Scentwork has taken off across the world as a fun activity to share with your dog, and there are a whole range of methods and approaches. While some methods concentrate on competition, there’s increasing interest in the use of scentwork and nose games within behavior modification programs.
This session will refresh your knowledge of basic scentwork approaches and their effects on the canine brain. Then, using a mixture of case studies and video, it will explore how scentwork can play a key role in behavior modification for a range of commonly presenting problems in dogs, including fear, frustration and more.
Learning Objectives:

How “sniffing” affects the canine brain.
What kind of scentwork might we use in a behavior modification program and why.
How we can integrate scentwork into behavior modification plans.

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC (pending), KPA 1
Presenter:
Dr. Morag K. Heirs PhD MSc MA(Hons)(SocSci) PGCAP CAB is a practicing clinical animal behaviorist and an enthusiastic academic with particular interests in research, evidence-based practice, scent work and deaf/blind dogs. She divides her time between academic study and clinical practice.
She is currently a visiting lecturer for the University of Edinburgh (MSc in clinical animal behavior) and supervises MSc research students there. She is also course director for three entirely online MSc programs for practitioners of nutrition science, oriental medicine and complementary medicine, and teaches research skills for practitioners.
She is a director of Well Connected Canine Ltd, based in York, U.K., and manages a small team who provide canine behavior services to private clients, local government organizations, and national animal rescue organizations. She specializes in risk assessment, treating phobias and working with deaf and/or blind dogs. She also includes skills from her previous career as a myofascial release and remedial massage therapist in many consultations.
She also enjoys canicross ultra running with her two collies and a large German wire haired pointer.

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4331471

Webinar - 8/17/21 - Beyond Fences and Fences For Fido: Unchaining Dogs by Providing Support Services - HSUS
2021-08-17 10:00 - 11:00
Join HSUS’ Amanda Arrington (Director, Pets for Life) and Kelly Peterson (Oregon state director) to learn about their experiences co-founding Beyond Fences and Fences For Fido, respectively. You’ll learn about how these organizations have worked with families and provided alternatives to tethering for thousands of dogs in North Carolina and Oregon through fencing, veterinary care, and pet supplies at zero cost to the people and families with pets that are kept outside.
This webinar will be at 1:00 pm ET, 12:00 p.m. CT.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/trainings/beyond-fences-and-fences-fido-unchaining-dogs-providing-support-services
