Online Course - Starts 2/21/22 - Compassion Fatigue Strategies - University of Florida - Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program (fee applies)
2022-02-21 | Virtual
Compassion Fatigue Strategies Plus 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 (aka empathy strain), burnout, and stress. Course begins 02/21/2022–04/18/2022; registration closes 2/18/21.
The course will help you recognize signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma, learn how to reduce stress injury, increase your self-care and team-care practices, build compassion satisfaction, restore resiliency, and make successful changes in your life and in your organization.
In live calls and recorded modules, you will learn critical resilience skills, such as: self-awareness, self-regulation + grounding techniques, intentional perspective + cognitive reframing, self-care and setting limits, social support and debriefing, and how/when to seek mental health help.
This class is a personal exploration to help you build the self-awareness necessary to manage the impact of compassion fatigue and other workplace stressors. Please be aware that the class work can be emotionally challenging.
By the end of class you’ll have a variety of practical strategies to help you manage and transform your experience with compassion fatigue and reduce overall stress. You’ll have a better understanding of yourself and how to engage in self-care that works for you, as well as how to support your staff using vicarious-trauma informed approaches, so that you can be well, while you continue to do good work!
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/continuing-education/compassion-fatigue-strategies/

Online Certificate Program - Starting 2/21/22 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Shelter Operations - Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2022-02-21 | Virtual
Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management, community engagement, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career.
The five courses are:

Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

Each of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.
You can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate.
Who will benefit from the program?

Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
New shelter directors.
Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
Board members of animal shelters.

Credit for program/courses
Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.
Each course earns:

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits

Schedule and Registration
Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.
​WEBSITE LINK: https://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates

Online Course - Starts 2/22/22 - Cat Behavior Consulting Mentorship with Katenna Jones - IAABC (fee applies)
2022-02-22 | Virtual
Wherever you are in your cat behavior consulting career, we are pleased to offer a first-ever opportunity in the industry: a cat behavior consulting mentorship. This program will traverse the process of seeing private clients and evaluating and managing problem feline behaviors. You will also explore the logistical side: taking a client history, tracking success, client compliance and retention, and more. Through guided online discussions, sample case studies, useful handouts, and homework assignments, you will leave this mentorship with the knowledge necessary to become a consultant.
This course is designed for those who:

have a general knowledge of feline behavior
are familiar with basic behavior modification (any species)
are thinking of becoming a cat behavior consultant but aren’t sure how, where or when to begin
are currently seeing a limited number of clients but are looking for advice on taking more advanced cases
are looking for a place to share, bounce, and develop ideas for building a private cat consultation business

Some of the topics to be addressed include:

taking effective case histories, writing reports, and tracking progress
client communication, compliance and retention
building your consulting toolbox and organizing your processes
conducting in-person and remote consults
tips for protecting yourself physically, legally, and financially
case study review
discussion of a wide variety of unwanted feline behaviors
an opportunity to share your own cases and questions

… and more!
Working with mentor Katenna Jones, you will develop your own process that works for you when seeing clients.
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/cat-behavior-consulting-mentorship/

Webinar - 2/22/22 - Beyond the Globe: Orbital Disease in Dogs & Cats - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-02-22 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Is that bulged or enlarged? Glaucoma or orbital tumor?
Join us for this 2-hour, VETgirl ophthalmology CE track webinar where Dr. Shelby Reinstein, DACVO reviews orbital diseases causing exophthalmos and enophthalmos. The causes, diagnostics and treatment options for orbital cellulitis, orbital abscesses, and orbital neoplasia will be presented. Tune in to learn all about enophthalmos too – with keys to differentiate them from phthisis bulbi and microphthalmos!
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/february-22-2022-beyond-the-globe-orbital-disease-in-dogs-cats/

Webinar - 2/23/22 - Managing the Cushingoid Dog - VETGirl
2022-02-23 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
In this complimentary, 30-minute YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Cynthia Ward, PhD, DACVIM reviews the Cushingoid dog. Tune in for the latest updates in diagnosis, how to start adrenolytic drugs, and how to monitor these patients.
NOTE: There is no registration required for this CE opportunity. Simply go to our YouTube Page where the webinar will be held – LIVE! – at the time of the event!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zomedica, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 150+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($269). 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.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl
RACE Program number: 20-894138/894172
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/february-23-2022-managing-the-cushingoid-dog/

Webinar - 2/23/22 - Heartworm Help Desk: Maximizing Impact through Strategic Decision-Making - The AAWA
2022-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The American Heartworm Society and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians are developing a canine heartworm management decision-making tool. This webinar will provide an overview of and rationale for portions of this new tool. We will focus on the components most relevant to shelter medicine and operations staff. Shelter leadership wishing to start or enhance their programs to care for dogs with heartworm disease will greatly benefit from attending. Attendees will leave with a strategy for answering the following questions:

What should my organization consider prior to admitting a heartworm positive dog?
What resources are needed to provide treatment for heartworm positive dogs?
What are the housing and husbandry considerations for heartworm positive dogs?
How can we safely promote behavioral health of heartworm positive dogs during their shelter stay?

This session is part of the Shelter Medicine series, a collaboration between the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.

This live and recorded program is:

Approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
Pending approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/sheltermed-2-23-22

Online Event - 2/23/22 - The Power of Sankofa - CARE
2022-02-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
The “Sankofa” is a metaphorical symbol used by the Akan people of Ghana, generally depicted as a bird with its head turned backward taking an egg from its back. It teaches us we must reach back to value past knowledge in order to move forward.
Join James Evans and colleagues talk about things we could have learned from previous Civil rights movements and leaders to truly make progress.
And like last year, we are raising awareness around changing the 2% Black Veterinarian figure and raising funds for our Dr. Jodie G Blackwell Scholarship. ALL donations for January and February will go towards Veterinarian Scholarships for Black Students. (Photo Credit: Greenwood Cultural Center)
WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/2RAtMKKtE

Webinar - 2/23/22 - ER Procedures for Veterinary Technicians - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-02-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
An emergency! What do I do?
In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Courtney Waxman, MS, CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC), reviews common procedures performed in the emergency and critical care setting that should be performed by veterinary technicians/technologists. Tune in to learn when and how to do these common ER procedures including nasal oxygen cannula placement, nasal feeding tube placement, urinary catheterization, central venous access, and arterial access.
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/february-23-2022-er-procedures-for-veterinary-technicians/

Webinar - 2/24/22 - Pets and Evictions: Keeping Families Intact in a Crisis - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-02-24 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
The COVID-19 crisis has drawn into sharp focus the many difficulties that renters face, including those who have pets. Unprecedented housing hardships are being felt throughout the country and not unlike past economic recessions, news of sweeping evictions is becoming disturbingly familiar. There are tens of millions of families facing housing insecurity and who are at risk of homelessness due to lack of affordable and available housing for low-income renters as well as being severely housing cost-burdened, meaning they spend more than 50% of their income on housing costs.
Today, an estimated 30–40 million renters are at risk of being evicted when moratoriums lift and with 72% of renters owning pets, the number of animals displaced with their people could be catastrophic. For most, pets are considered family members yet in many ways our society does not consider that important relationship in times of crisis. The human-animal bond offers countless mental and physical benefits, and at a time when people are at risk of losing so much, it’s critical for those tasked with enforcing an eviction to do everything within their power to help preserve and protect that relationship.
In this session, you will learn about what considerations to make for pets when preparing eviction notices and enforcing eviction orders, about the importance of companion animals for many families and stability they can provide for at-risk people in times of uncertainty, and how to utilize your community’s resources to help keep pets and their families together.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/pets-and-evictions-keeping-families-intact-in-a-crisis/

Webinar - 2/24/22 - Community Cat Complaint Mitigation - CalAnimals
2022-02-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Successfully resolving community cat complaints is important for permanently solving the root cause of the issue, for the success of a community cat program and for building relationships with the community. We’ll discuss strategic placement of deterrents, de-escalation techniques and information sharing regarding the long-term effectiveness of managing populations of community cats after sterilization. Attendees will leave this session with talking points to the most common complaints and solutions for scenarios in which cats are causing a nuisance. Relevant for: Supervisors, intake, staff handling returns, staff taking calls from the public, field staff.
Presenters:
Susie Aguilar and Jenn Stone
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Webinar - 2/24/22 - Learn How Shelters/Rescues Can Use Empathy To Improve The Emotional States of Dogs - Virox and Shelters United
2022-02-24 11:00 | Virtual
With protocols from recent research on empathy, shelters/rescues can keep pets happy, make them more adoptable, and with a greater chance of achieving a forever home that’s happy as well as healthy.
In this webinar, you will learn:

Information about a new science that shows dogs and humans respond the same physiologically to a human infant crying and why it’s critically important to the interaction between dogs and people (staff, volunteers, and adopters).
How understanding and harnessing empathy can make dogs more adoptable and increase their chances of finding a forever home.
How you can dramatically reduce dog bites both in the shelter and at home by learning to communicate via emotional cues.

WEBSITE LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/257/wy6vktnz

Webinar - 2/24/22 - Why Human Animal Support Services? An Interactive Introduction - HASS
2022-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Animal sheltering is changing. Community-focused animal services are the future, and the Human Animal Support Services project is a way for you to be a part of that future. But what is the HASS project and is it right for your organization? Whether you’re thinking about joining the project, have no idea what it’s all about, or are simply looking for a refresher, this event is for you. There is no better time for your team and volunteers to learn about how HASS is transforming animal services across the globe through innovative programs and services built to support people and pets.
Bring your questions and join Kristen Hassen, Maddie’s® Director of American Pets Alive!; Bobby Mann, Maddie’s® Pilot Director; Diaz Dixon, System Vice President, Strategic Philanthropy Initiatives for CommonSpirit; and Esteban Rodriguez, Executive Director of Seattle Animal Shelter on February 24 at 5pm CT for this interactive webinar.
In a time of great challenges—in animal welfare, and beyond—HASS provides a collaborative, community-centric path for preserving families and saving animals’ lives. Learn how you can be a part of it.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DD1zeTgPTPCUdrdTa_Me-g

Webinar - 2/24/22 - Expanding your walls: Maximize lifesaving with a community-based foster program - Best Friends
2022-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Having a well-run foster program reduces the number of animals within your shelter, providing a less stressful environment for those living there. Foster programs are also a great way to engage with your community and increase lifesaving exponentially. During this town hall our expert panel will discuss ways to build up your foster program using recruitment and retention strategies, and share tips on how to utilize your fosters in unique ways to maximize lifesaving. We’ll also share details about the Maddie’s Fund We Foster Challenge, kicking off later this month.
Following the discussion, there will be a Q&A. Submit your questions ahead of time during registration or live during the event using the chat box. If you are interested in this event but unable to attend live, you can register and you will receive the recording when it’s available.
Moderator: Christine Colvin – National Community Engagement Coordinator, Best Friends Animal Society
Panelists:

Amanda Graus – Foster Coordinator, Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society
Carolyn Fitzgerald – Senior Manager, Lifesaving Programs, Best Friends Animal Society
Kelly Duer – Foster Care Specialist, Maddie’s Fund

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

Webinar - 2/24/22 - Dentistry for Patients with Underlying Conditions - Think Anesthesia
2022-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
This presentation covers the importance of performing anesthetic dental procedures in patients with underlying conditions. Veterinary patients frequently present with periodontal or endodontic disease, oral masses, or other dental conditions while having one or more medical conditions. Since dentistry in veterinary patients requires anesthesia, the veterinary clinician must perform an assessment on the risk versus benefit. Understanding the benefits of treatment of common dental conditions and discussing potential risks associated with anesthesia in high-risk patients may help.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2022/01/dentistry-for-patients-with-underlying-conditions

Webinar - 2/24/22 - Helpful Tips for Performing a Feline Orthopedic Exam - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-02-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Who doesn’t love an ortho exam on a cat?!?
In this 1-hour VETgirl webinar, Dr. Michael Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS reviews the challenges of performing orthopedic exams on cats. Tune in to learn several of the most common orthopedic injuries seen in our feline friends, including osteoarthritis, cranial cruciate ligament injuries, patellar luxations, and traumatic injuries.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 150+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($269). 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.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl
RACE Provider number: 20
RACE Program number: 894138/894172
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/february-24-2022-helpful-tips-for-performing-a-feline-orthopedic-exam/

Webinar - 2/25/22 - DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-02-25 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Reactivity on the part of dogs living in shelters is a rampant issue that can contribute to behavioral deterioration, increased length of stay, and even loss of life. From a misdiagnosis of “aggression” to dogs whose reactive behavior escalates to problematic and potentially unsafe levels, learning how to help dogs suffering from reactivity issues is a crucial need shared by our entire industry.
While this webinar can be attended as a standalone course, we highly recommend attending our Fancy Footwork webinar first. We will build on our Fancy Footwork approach to handling and training to offer practical training, handling, and safety solutions to on-leash reactivity for dogs living in shelters.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Online Conference - 2/25/22 to 2/27/22 - 2022 United Spay Alliance Online Conference - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2022-02-25 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Are you looking for information to help you build affordable spay/neuter programs in your community? Join us for the United Spay Alliance Online Conference from February 25-27, 2022. Held in collaboration with our friends at United Spay Alliance, this conference will feature sessions from pioneers within the spay/neuter movement, and empower you to build affordable, sustainable programs in your own community. Registration is available now for $50. Registration will increase to $60 starting 12 p.m. EST on December 24, and $75 on January 25. Click here to register for the United Spay Alliance Online Conference today.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5322493216382035979

Conference - 2/26/22 to 2/27/22 - 2022 Winter Conference - UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (fee applies)
2022-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, 944 Garrod Dr, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Center for Continuing Professional Education (CCPE) is proud to present the 2022 Winter Conference on February 26-27, 2022 onsite at the UC Davis SVM. We look forward to welcoming you all back to campus! We have restructured the format of the conference to allow more time for audience interaction (in person or virtually) as well as offering two onsite laboratories.
This year we are offering a variety of tracks including: Small Animal Clinical Trials: Learn about the latest management for osteosarcoma, polyarthritis , corneal diseases & LUTD, and how our clinically relevant trials in these areas are advancing the science and care for your patients.
The annual event provides opportunities for up to 15 hours of continuing education credit to an individual veterinarians or registered veterinary technicians. Conference registration provides attendees with access to either the in-person lectures or live webinars and conference proceedings.
The Full Conference registration price provides access to all of the tracks during the Winter Conference and conference proceedings.
The Livestock Medicine Only registration price includes the Livestock Medicine Track and Plenary Session on Saturday (up to 8 hours CE credit) and Livestock Medicine proceedings.
The Disaster Medicine/Exotics Only registration price includes the Disaster Medicine/Exotics Track and Keynote Session on Sunday (up to 7 hours CE credit) and Disaster Medicine/Exotic proceedings.
**First responders such as EMTs, paramedics, police, fire, correctional or probation officers**
Advanced Canine Tooth Extraction Lab and Ventilator Lab: Conference registration and attendance to all corresponding lectures are required in order to participate in the hands-on labs. Limited spots available.
UC Davis SVM Employees: Special pricing available upon verification of SVM employment. Select SVM Employee when registering.
WEBSITE LINK: https://ce.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/symposia-article/2022-winter-conference

Webinar Series - 2/26/22, 3/5/22, and 3/12/22 - The Holy Trinity of Behavior, Environment & Sociability Behind the Human-Canine Partnership - Puppyworks (fee applies)
2022-02-26 09:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
How the Holy Trinity of Behavior, Environment & Sociability of dogs and humans creates a unique relationship which you can use to improve your time and activities together.
More than a webinar, we’ll provide an interactive, behind-closed-doors experience for attendees to see the interconnectedness of the Dog, the Human & the Environment, in part from attendee submitted videos.
Session One: Saturday February 26, 2022 ​- HOW YOUR BEHAVIOR MATTERS:
Human Sociability – Behavior, Temperament, Attitudes & Perception.
What do you, as a biological organism, bring to the relationship? How the health and attitudes, including human temperament of the handler (their own sociability) affect their dogs, and how biological differences affect perception: for example: dogs hear many things (high frequency) that we do not; and dogs smell far more than we do, smells that dogs never evolved to, and that distract them or give them information we are not privy to. You see more 3D, and you see colors they do not.
What do you bring to the relationship as the trainer?
Attitudes, biases, and experiences all affect the dog-human relationship: most importantly, confirmation bias; and the brain’s tendency to search for the urgent over the important (crisis survival vs. long term). How human anxiety may inadvertently affect canine behavior. How training timing, reactions and cognition delays, all affect how you and your dog interact.
There is no other interspecies relationship on Earth like that of the dog and the human.
Nothing rivals the dogs’ co-evolution with humans and our species unparalleled willingness to sacrifice for them. That includes the ability to genetically modify dogs, and to know what we can change and what we cannot, money to fix ailing dogs, to modify diets, and to otherwise manipulate the interactions. We also created a partner that actively manipulates us. It is no coincidence that dog parks are at such an annoying frequency and look so darned cute to us.
Session Two: Saturday March 5, 2022 ​- WHY ENVIRONMENT MATTERS:
How Genetics, Perceptions and Behaviors Interact with the Environment.
The environment messes with everything! Dogs and humans each take in the environment differently, and the environment interacts with expression of our dog’s and our own genetic traits.
How the environment affects biology:
What kinds of traits are inheritable and how much does environment affect them? In particular, how much of your dog’s personality is fixed, such as sociability or aggression or curiosity or trainability? How much does the environment affect your dog’s hormones that force its behaviors? Do dogs create pheromones that manipulate us?
Home, Sweet Home—from your dog’s viewpoint and yours.
It is important that your dog has a home, right? But does your dog value or want the same things you want in a home? What would they pick if they had a choice? A place filled with couches? A few boulders with a hole underneath? How do they view their home? How different might your dog be if he or she lived with you in a completely different neighborhood, or moved from a rural environment into the heart of a city or from your city to one on the other side of the globe?
The expanded environment—everything away from home.
Sure, you and your dog love home. What changes when you leave with your dog, and why you should care. Travel to you and travel to your dog are unlikely to be the same. You know you are off to camp in the mountains. How does your dog know it is not another trip to the vet to get stiches or a cast or…
Session Three: Saturday March 12, 2022 – SOCIABILITY IN DOGS:
Canine Biology, Behavior & Sociability.
What limits, capabilities, and opportunities does the dog, as a biological organism, bring to the relationship?

Ages and stages of the dog
Why breed type matters
Why sociability matters.

There are many ways to assess sociability in shelter dogs, but less proven ways of assessing it in owned dogs, since the human-environment so confounds dog behaviors. Sue and Tim hope to get closer to measuring sociability in the owned dog during this webinar series! And there may soon be genetic tests for sociability as well.

Are we prioritizing sociability enough in breeding? How inheritable is sociability? How do we measure it?
How close are we to fully assessing the recent discovery of a dog genomic region matching one in humans who have a syndrome involving hyper-social behavior? Could this lead to more predictability of behavior in the future?
Why sociability is the best insurance policy, given biological limits, environmental uncertainties, and humans…well…being human.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/partnership

Online Event - Registration open 2/28/22 to 3/7/22 - We Foster Challenge 2022 - Maddie's Fund
2022-02-28 | Virtual
We all know the incredible bond that humans and pets have and the importance of keeping them together. Foster care is a powerful way to achieve that. That’s what the We Foster Challenge is all about!
By participating in the Challenge this May, you’ll grow your foster base to help keep pets with people and out of the shelter and have a chance at $210,000 in grant prizes. By fostering pets, we also foster community, foster inclusivity and foster love.
The We Foster Challenge is meant to help shelter and rescue organizations create or expand community-based foster programs that will get your neighbors involved and proudly saying, “We foster! So can you!” As we shift towards a more community-centric model of animal welfare, it’s important to get everyone in your area involved. After all, fostering is a job just about anyone can do.
To help you prepare, we will be sharing lots of resources and we will be hosting four informative Huddles. (See more information below.)
So, let’s embrace foster programs that are inclusive and diverse, put people front and center, and help pets from ever having to enter the shelter at all. Whether it’s a temporary foster care program for hospitalized patients, translating your fostering materials into another language or simply recruiting more foster caregivers, we can help foster programs to grow and thrive this spring.
Important Dates:

Registration period: February 28 – March 7, 2022
Prep period (including Huddles): April 1 – 30, 2022
Challenge period: May 1 – 31, 2022
Participation Reports Due: June 14, 2022
Final Report (Zoom Huddle): September 2022

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.maddiesfund.org/we-foster-challenge.htm

VIN Rounds – 3/1/22 – Antibiotics 101: Basic Principles of Antibiotic Use, Selection, and Susceptibility Testing – VIN/VSPN
2022-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
J. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM (LAIM), presents this week’s Tuesday Topic, “Antibiotics 101: Basic Principles of Antibiotic Use, Selection, and Susceptibility Testing.” Click the green button on the session page or the top right corner of the Student Center to attend.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10759846

Online Conference - 3/1/22 to 3/3/22 - 2022 Co-Sheltering Conference - My Dog Is My Home (fee applies)
2022-03-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join us March 1 – 3, 2022 for My Dog Is My Home’s second annual Co-Sheltering Conference!
Hear from government leaders and experts across human service and animal welfare disciplines on topics including supporting the human-animal bond and lifting up leaders from affected communities to advocate for low-barrier animal policies in shelter and housing. Enjoy curated storytelling segments, interactive activities and loads of giveaways.
MISSION: To educate, entertain and engage as we build allies across movements and strengthen the fabric of a more just society for people and animals. Let’s build a strong network of game-changers together.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The foundation of co-sheltering is inclusivity, which means this conference invites any and all, including those involved in social services, homeless services, and animal welfare; curious members of the public; students in the fields of veterinary medicine, social work, public administration, and more!
Apply for a scholarship: https://forms.gle/dksjHB7tVVxXHvw97
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/

Online Course – Starts 3/2/22 – Canine Social Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
2022-03-02 | Virtual
This course will teach you about canine communication, play, greetings, conflict resolution behaviors, and puppy social development. Dig into the science of canine social behavior, with an emphasis on dog-to-dog social interactions. Veterinarians, behavior consultants, trainers, groomers, kennel staff, shelter workers, day care staff, pet sitters, dog walkers, and keen guardians will all benefit from this course.
This course will help you:

Explain the importance of social relationships between dogs from a scientific perspective
Accurately interpret body language in dogs and understand how body language is linked to emotional states and communication
Describe and understand the stages of puppy development and how development can affect adult behaviors, including the development of problem behaviors
Recognize and interpret play and greeting behaviors in dogs
Describe the functions of conflict and reconciliation behaviors in dogs

Course Begins: March 2, 2022
Duration: 5 Weeks
Instructor: Camille Ward, PhD, CAAB
Online Weekly Meetings take place on Wednesdays at 12pm Eastern (first meeting March 9th)
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-social-behavior/

Webinar - 3/2/22 - How to Manage Your Nonprofit’s Social Media Presence Like a Pro (In Just 20 Minutes Per Day!) - Network for Good
2022-03-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Nonprofits know that social media can have the power to engage communities and build support for their missions. But it’s so time-consuming to stay on top of the trends and the ever-shifting sands of social media.
Can we really be effective in just 20 minutes per day? Yes, you can!
Nonprofit digital marketing expert Julia Campbell will show you exactly how in this training. If you feel like social media is taking over your entire day and taking away from your other responsibilities, this session is for you!
What we’ll cover:
-Social media trends nonprofits need to consider for 2022
-The four areas of social media management
-How to schedule your 20 minutes per day
-Tools to help you streamline
Speaker: Julia Campbell
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/nonprofit-social-media/

Webinar - 3/2/22 - Core or Non-Core. Should That Even be a Question? - VETgirl
2022-03-02 17:30 - 18:00 | Virtual
Don’t drink that stagnant, urine-infested puddle!
In this complimentary, 30-minute, VETgirl–Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE, Dr. Craig Prior, BVSC, CVJ discusses the risk of leptospirosis in humans and animals. Tune in to learn about all things lepto, from how worried you really have to be, to recognizing clinical signs, to treating and preventing it in your patients and staff!
NOTE: There is no registration required for this CE opportunity. Simply go to our YouTube Page where the webinar will be held LIVE at the time of the event!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/march-2-2022-core-or-non-core-should-that-even-be-a-question/

Webinar - 3/3/22 - Kitten Intake Diversion - CalAnimals
2022-03-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Diverting kittens from the shelter is one of the best ways we can help this fragile population and engage the community. Attendees will leave this session prepared to have conversations with the public about when and why it is best to leave kittens with mom, assessing kittens to determine if they have been abandoned, when one should step up to help kittens and what that help should look like, and lastly how to properly age young kittens.
Relevant for: Supervisors, intake, staff taking calls from the public, staff handling returns, officers if picking up in the field
Duration: 1 ½ hours
Presenters: Jen Adkins and Susie Aguilar, Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Webinar - 3/3/22 - Do You Have Compassion Fatigue? - PPG (fee applies)
2022-03-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
As someone who loves animals or who works in the animal field you may commonly experience compassion fatigue. Compassion Fatigue is a real problem in the animal welfare field and we need to be aware of it.
Learning Objectives

What is Compassion Fatigue?
How to address compassion fatigue

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About Your Presenter
Shannon Riley-Coyner is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Registered Veterinary Technician, Wellness Coach, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. Shannon has been a pet lover all her life and a dog trainer for over 20 years. She has spent her life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds. She has worked in the Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as a handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. She has participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West.
Her education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Shannon has also spoken at the Annual APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers) conferences the past 2 years and covered topics such as “Compassion Fatigue” and “What Is Your Dog’s Currency?”
Shannon’s dog training philosophy revolves around force free, positive reinforcement, however, her ultimate goal is for healthy happy relationship between pets and their people. Diet, exercise, environment and training all play significant roles in achieving this goal. Shannon spent many years as the head dog trainer for PAWS for Healing, a pet assisted therapy organization. She performed temperament testing and assisted in the training of therapy dogs who visited hospitals, veteran groups, special educational facilities and convalescent homes. She believes strongly in the benefits of developing the human animal bond and can assist in coaching for pets and their human companions to develop that connection. Shannon can provide assistance with training, weight management, exercise and other behavior modifications for your dog or other pets in the Ventura area.
Shannon’s Book “The Evolution of Dog Training” is now available on Amazon or Barnes & Noble!
This was previously aired at Geek Week 2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4605639

Webinar - 3/3/22 - Managing Difficult Volunteers: How and When to Let Volunteers Go - NACA
2022-03-03 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Volunteers are the lifeblood of most of our organizations. But what should you do when a volunteer just isn’t “working out?”
During this webinar, we’ll discuss why it is so hard to let a volunteer go, reasons why it is a liability to continue working with a bad volunteer, communication instead of confrontation, the importance of documentation, the steps to take before reaching the point of termination and the role of exit interviews with volunteers.
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
Presenters:
Lori Todd attended Appalachian State University with the intention to pursue a career in Accounting and Human Resources. After having jobs in both fields, she decided that this was not what she wanted.
Lori discovered her passion after taking a part-time job on a whim at a private animal boarding facility with pampered pets. Later, while accompanying a friend who was filling out applications for the City of Charlotte (North Carolina), she was encouraged to apply for an open Animal Control position. She was called in for a job interview and started her new career path in 1996.
In 2017, Lori was offered the position of Volunteer and Event Supervisor for Charlotte Mecklenberg Animal Control, where her journey continues…..
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/managing-difficult-volunteers-how-and-when-to-let-volunteers-go/

Webinar - 3/3/22 - Worked Up: Assessing and Soothing Arousal with Sarah Stremming - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-03-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
The six week course, Worked Up, condensed into need-to-know basics. You’ll learn how to ask your dog if he is able to work, and how to help him if he says no. This is useful for all dog sports, and all dogs whose responses tend toward the barky-spinny-crazy type!
Date: Thursday, March 3rd, 2022
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 USD
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 3/3/22 - The ABCs of Compassion Resilience for Animal Care Professionals - GoodPup
2022-03-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
In this webinar participants will learn simple, effective practices that can help better care for themselves and their staff.
Chronic stress due to COVID, the “great resignation,” natural disasters, and more, combined with the empathy for animals and people, have created the conditions for high levels of burnout and empathic distress (aka compassion fatigue) in animal welfare work.
GoodPup wants to help our valued shelter and rescue partners with our webinar led by Jessica Dolce , MS CCFE, a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator (full bio below).
In this webinar participants will learn a number of simple, effective practices that can help them to better care for themselves and their staff, so that they can keep making an impact for animals during this challenging time.
Featured Speaker:
Jessica Dolce, MS CCFE, is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator, receiving her training from TEND Academy. Jessica brings twenty years of experience working with and for companion animals to her workshops, coaching, and The Compassion in Balance Program, her online educational platform.
Jessica is an instructor with The Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida and has worked with organizations such as the ASPCA, HSUS, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Best Friends, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
She holds a Master of Science in Adult and Higher Education degree and certificates in mental health first aid, mindfulness facilitation, and positive psychology coaching. You can learn more at jessicadolce.com.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goodpup-webinar-the-abcs-of-compassion-resilience-tickets-261296393547
