Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2022-08-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with.
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

Webinar - 8/1/22 - Intestinal Parasites of Dogs: A Changing Perspective - VETGirl
2022-08-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Michael Dryden, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM reviews the importance of year-round parasitic infection control. Tune in to learn how to increase pet-owner awareness of the importance of effective prevention programs. This webinar will highlight the clinical and zoonotic implications of intestinal parasites, the emergence of anthelmintic resistance and the importance of programs to protect our pets and society!
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this webinar is FREE to all!
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! 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-1-2022-intestinal-parasites-of-dogs-a-changing-perspective/

Online Course – Starts 8/4/22 – 5-week Shelter Behavior Seminar with Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC – CalAnimals (fee applies)
2022-08-04 | Virtual
All shelter staff and volunteers will benefit from this excellent learning opportunity with Kelley Bollen.
Participate live with the presenter 11:00am – 12:30pm (PST).
Recordings will be available until September 30, 2022.

Thursday, August 4, 2022, 11:00am to 12:30pm -Resolving Common Behavior Problems
Thursday, August 11, 2022, 11:00am to 12:30pm -Intake, Adoptions, & Safe introductions – A Behavior Perspective
Thursday, August 18, 2022, 11:00am to 12:30pm – Reading Dog and Cat Body Language
Thursday, August 25, 2022, 11:00am to 12:30pm – Canine Behavior Assessments & Disposition Decision-Making
Thursday, September 1, 2022, 11:00am to 12:30pm – Reducing Stress in the Shelter Environment

Registration may not be shared. CE certificates will be available by request after completion of the full seminar series based on registration and Zoom attendance. Sign in to each session with the email you used to register.
$60 Members -this includes staff/volunteers of CalAnimals Member Agencies. Sign-in to receive discount (username may be your email).
$100 Non-members (Limited to California residents only)
Member agencies may save an additional $10 per attendee when registering 10 or more themselves. Enter Promo Code KB10 at checkout.
WEBSITE LINK: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/ShelterBehavior2022

Online Course - Starts 8/4/22 - Talking to Clients About Behavioral Euthanasia - Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
2022-08-04 | Virtual
Join Sue and Trish for a four-part mini course on talking to clients and shelter workers and volunteers about behavioral euthanasia, and learn how to approach this sensitive topic with people who never thought they’d be faced with such a difficult decision.
In week one, we will explore the issues surrounding behavioral euthanasia, what may be going on for your clients, and how you can approach this for yourself. In week two, we explore the ethics around alternatives to behavioral euthanasia. In week three, we work through the process of discussing behavioral euthanasia with your clients – including empathetic words to use, as well as those to avoid. In our final week, we will go through the days before, the day of and the days following a behavioral euthanasia.
Weekly classes are held during two timeslots: Thursdays at 10 AM and 7 PM Eastern Standard Time. We will play a recording of each class while Sue and Trish answer questions in the chat box, and then we will have a discussion afterward. Zoom sessions will be recorded if you can’t make all of them. A discussion group is available for questions during and after the course. Recordings of the sessions will be available to you for a one year.
Continuing Education Credits through CCPDT and IAABC.
Limited spots available!
WEBSITE LINK: https://trish-s-school-bcb6.thinkific.com/courses/talking-to-clients-about-behavioral-euthanasia-2022A

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-08-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-08-11 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 Event – 8/4/22 – Live from the Ranch: Changes in the Clicker Training Community – Karen Pryor Academy
2022-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, August 4, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Alexandra Kurland, Emma Parsons, and Kathy Sdao to reflect on what we’ve learned and what’s changed in the clicker training community in the nearly twenty years since ClickerExpo began. The episode will include real-time training demos, audience Q&A, and more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 8/4/22 - Harmonious Walks: Redefining Loose-Leash Walking - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-08-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Dogs who pull like a tank; dogs who play tug with the leash. Sound familiar? Ask any trainer why clients reach out to them for help, and somewhere in the top three reasons you’ll find “walking on-leash”. It’s such a common problem, and the simplest solution is actually the most unexpected one.
In this webinar, we’ll cover how to achieve harmonious walks. Attendees will learn how to attain that elusive “loose-leash walking” behaviour in the most enjoyable way. We’ll move away from focusing on the traditional heeling behaviour, and towards recognizing and meeting dogs’ needs through foundation skills and on-leash games that anyone can do.
“Harmonious walks” means everyone wins. Happy dogs, and happy guardians!
Presenter: Nancy Tucker
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 8/4/22 - Managing Arthritis in Active Dogs: Evidence-based strategies for slowing progression, reducing pain and increasing mobility - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
The vast majority of dogs will experience osteoarthritis as they age. This webinar provides new, accessible information on how we can effectively manage this chronic condition in our dogs, and help them age gracefully and live a long, comfortable life.
Presenter: Chris Zink, DVM
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 8/5/22 - AlignCare: Program for Pet Health Equity - CalAnimals
2022-08-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
All members of the family deserve access to healthcare, including the nonhuman members (pets). Health equity means that all family members have the potential to get the care they need. When they don’t receive needed care, health disparities result. Unfortunately, more than 1 out of 4 families do not have access to veterinary care. Not having veterinary care threatens the wellbeing of the whole family.
The AlignCare system was created to improve access to veterinary care for families currently underserved. It is a community-based collaboration where resources and activities are aligned, including funds to subsidize the veterinary care for qualified families. This presentation will describe the societal problem and how AlignCare addresses it. Also, participants will learn what is required to bring AlignCare to their community.
Speaker: Dr. Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH – University of Tennessee, Knoxville
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_em05H86CQ02KZ-3RaEnjbg

Webinar – 8/6/22 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2022-08-07 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-aug-2022/

Online Course - Applications Close 8/8/22 - Population Management and Daily Rounds Bootcamp - Maddie's® Million Pet Challenge
2022-08-08 | Virtual
The newest Bootcamp from the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Learniverse is here to help your team implement efficient and effective daily population management rounds in just six weeks! Whether you wish your rounds were more productive or you haven’t started them yet, Population Management and Daily Rounds Bootcamp will help you improve animal health and welfare, increase the number of animals and people you can help, and decrease staff workload and burnout, length of stay, and the number of animals waiting in your shelter.
Alongside your peers and fellow Bootcampers, you’ll master the why, how, when, where, and what of implementing and performing rockstar daily rounds through online content and live, interactive Zoom meetings. Led by your coach, Dr. Cindi Delany, you’ll spend two weeks covering the nuts and bolts of population management and daily rounds, then two weeks putting daily rounds into action (or improving what you’re already doing), with team check-ins and coach feedback. In the final two weeks, you’ll learn how to troubleshoot your systems and make your daily population management rounds sustainable long-term—even when you’re short-staffed or nearing (or even over) capacity.
#ThanksToMaddie and the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Learniverse, Population Management and Daily Rounds Bootcamp is free to all participants! To ensure everyone receives the personalized coaching that makes a difference in your success, this session will be open to eight shelters; a waitlist will be created for future sessions.
Space is limited—learn more and apply now!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.sheltermedportal.com/population-management-bootcamp-info-page

Webinar - 8/8/22 - Help! My Dog Won't Stop Barking. - PPG (fee applies)
2022-08-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Dogs bark for many reasons! This interactive seminar will explain why dogs bark and give you strategies to stop it.
Learning Objectives:

Learn why dogs bark and what may be triggering it.
Understanding canine body language
Creating a behavior modification plan

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
Presenter: Shannon Riley-Coyner
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4874877

Webinar – 8/9/22 – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life
2022-08-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country! In this first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter’s everyday operations. Attendees will get to view dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the more than 300 shelters who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!

*Part 1 attendees will be sent the signup links to parts 2 & 3 upon completing the first webinar.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will not be recorded.
This course has been pre-approved for 1.5 continuing education unit (CEU) credits for:
Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA)
International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yEV92JOAQjKrZ6RkAS8tZw

Webinar - 8/9/22 - Building a Positive Workplace Culture—Why It Matters and How to Do It - HASS
2022-08-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
The animal welfare industry is understaffed and facing worker turnover, like employers around the country. The effects are dire: animal shelter workers are burned out, and animals’ lives are at risk. But in the face of these challenges, Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) in Florida has zero vacant positions, and hasn’t had an opening in an entry level position in over 14 months.
PCAS Assistant Director Spencer Conover attributes this success to a positive workplace culture, built through inspiration, leadership, recognition, equal pay, and training. In this webinar, Conover will discuss how PCAS created and sustains its positive workplace culture, and how you can easily adapt these methods to your workplace to help better retain team members and build a positive workplace culture of your own.
Join us Tuesday, August 9 at 5pm CT for an exciting webinar, Building a Positive Workplace Culture – Why It Matters and How to Do It, hosted by Spencer Conover, Assistant Director of Pasco County Animal Services.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6516583441652/WN_WKolGPggRZm_5nQ_55S5KA

Webinar - 8/9/22 - Tools to Build, Equip, and Empower Resilient Women Leaders - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-08-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Kristen Clark (Obbink), MPH, DACVPM, CCRT will offer practical skills and powerful techniques for women leaders to empower and guide themselves and their teams particularly during strenuous times. Tune in to learn the unique challenges that women leaders face and walk away with a skill set to overcome those challenges.
This 2022 leadership track course qualifies as continuing education applicable to the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification program offered by the VHMA, CVPM Course ID#21-123.
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! 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-9-2022-tools-to-build-equip-and-empower-resilient-women-leaders/

Webinar - 8/10/22 - YouTube LIVE: Ur-in Trouble: Navigating Canine Leptospirosis Diagnostic Testing - VETGirl
2022-08-10 09:00 - 21:30 | Virtual
Lepto, coming to a community near you!
In this complimentary, 30-minute, YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Erin Burton, DACVP reviews common canine leptospirosis diagnostic testing options. Once considered a disease of rural communities, leptospirosis is becoming a more commonly seen pathogen for dogs in a wide variety of geographic settings. Tune in to learn what tests are available to help make the diagnosis and which test you should choose based on clinical signs!
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/august-10-2022-youtube-live-ur-in-trouble-navigating-canine-leptospirosis-diagnostic-testing/

Webinar - 8/10/22 - Self Preservation: Safety Precautions When Handling Live Animals in a Veterinary Setting - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-08-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Deadlifting dogs on the daily?
In this 1-hour, VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Philip J. Seibert, Jr., CVT reviews the most common injuries to veterinary professionals when handling animals for treatment. Tune in to learn ways to avoid injury while still getting the job done!
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! 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-10-2022-osha-animal-handling/

Webinar - 8/11/22 - Social Listening for Social Content for Animal Shelters - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-08-11 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
This live presentation is designed specifically for animal shelter representatives who want to learn more about the basics of social media marketing regarding the aspects of social listening and the use of insights/analytics.
Posting compelling content to social networking platforms can be utilized to increase online reputation, receive community support to increase staff morale, while increasing visibility to possibly decrease the animal length of stay/increasing adoptions and so much more!
During this webinar, we’ll discuss the following topics:

How to identify/categorize your content
How to create a calendar to ensure your content is balanced
Step-by-step walkthrough to find insights/analytics on social networking platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin
How to identify your target audience for your posts
How to determine how often you should post to your platforms
How to use insights/analytics to determine your strongest times to post content to your platforms
How to perform social listening through analytics and data to determine your SWOTs
How to perform social listening through research to gain new ideas for content
Long-time animal residents and examples of posts that had successful results, helping them find homes.

Afterward, stick around for a Q&A discussion to possibly help answer questions you may have by sharing through our experiences.
Presenter:
Angelina Martin is the owner of Online Media Solutions, a media agency that helps provide social media solutions through education, training via onsite & remote assistance, and educational webinars for animal shelters. Angelina has previously worked as the finance manager/director for nonprofit organizations such as the Animal Legal Defense Fund.
Angelina created her first Facebook page in 2012 to help a special-needs dog get adopted, and left her career in finance to follow her heart through saving & improving the lives of animals through online marketing. Having a background in numbers has helped her develop innovative, successful social media strategies specifically for animal care & control organizations with highly successful results increasing visibility & reach to improve online reputations through social networking platforms.
In 2016, Angelina was awarded the first social media contract for Sonoma County Animal Care & Control increasing their Facebook page likes from 4K to 25K, engagement rate from 500 to 150K (average), 2.2M during disaster-related events, and contributed to increasing live animal release rate from 82% to 91%, saving thousands of animals lives. From 2016 through 2020 Sonoma County went through 4 major disaster related events. After working through so many disasters and emergencies, while being mentored by an experienced operations manager, she also successfully researched, designed, and implemented a successful disaster preparedness plan for the online community and their companion animals.
Angelina has also created educational webinars to help other animal shelters and animal response teams become more prepared for future events. She was recently asked to speak at the annual CalAnimal Conference to talk about Building your Brand Online, including how to use social media during emergencies to promote animal reunification and to increase donations.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/social-listening-for-social-content-for-animal-shelters/

Webinar - 8/11/22 - Hélène Lawler - Success with Sensitive Dogs - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-08-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Does your dog melt like ice cream on a hot day at the first sign of pressure? Does she shut down, quit, or otherwise avoid training despite how much fun you try to make things? Are you worried that you’ll never see the inside of a competition ring as a team, or even a training hall?
Don’t despair! Sensitive dogs can seem tricky to work with, but they offer an incredible opportunity to grow and expand our understanding of working with dogs. In fact, sensitive dogs have become my favourite type of dogs to both live and work with! I have a house full of them.
Join me in this exploration of how to build a strong and confident relationship to bring out the best in your sensitive dog.
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 - 8/11/22 - Did You Hear That?! Helping Dogs with Noise Sensitivity - ACVB (fee applies)
2022-08-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
We live in a noisy world and dogs are very sensitive to sound. They can hear a much broader range of frequencies than humans can so it should be no surprise that noise sensitivity is common in dogs. Noise sensitivity encompasses fear, anxiety, and phobic-based responses to a range of sounds, including loudness, pitch, and suddenness. Nearly half of families report that their dog shows at least one sign of fear when exposed to unusual, loud or sudden noises. Noise sensitivity, left untreated, generally gets progressively worse over time. Early diagnosis and intervention is critical to prevent anxiety and fear from escalating. In this webinar we will discuss the range of sounds dogs may be sensitive to as well as how genetics, age and concurrent health problems may make sound sensitivity worse. We will also cover the cruciality of early diagnosis and intervention and effective treatment strategies.
About the Presenter
Dr. Jill E. Sackman is a Diplomate of both the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. She is the owner and founding veterinarian of Animal Behavior Consultants of Michigan, a referral veterinary behavior practice with offices in metro-Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Northern Michigan. Dr. Sackman is Fear Free certified and a Family Paws educator. She sees pets with behavior disorders that range from mild fears to extreme anxiety, aggression, compulsive disorders, sound sensitivities and separation anxiety. She especially enjoys working with pets in families with children. Dr. Sackman is also a certified professional trainer through the Karen Pryor Academy, earning her KPA-CTP with her French Bulldog, Rose.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dacvb.org/page/webinarseries

VIN/NAVAS Rounds - 8/11/22 - Pain Scales in Small Animals: Options and How to Use Them - VIN/VSPN
2022-08-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Verónica Salazar, LV, MS, PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, presents, “Pain Scales in Small Animals: Options and How to Use Them.”
Invite your staff to attend via VSPN.
Attend this session to earn 1 hour free CE credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=11028155

Webinar - 8/16/22 - Look for the Open Gate: Providing ‘In the Moment Animal Education for Your Community - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-08-16 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
More than 2/3 of all American households include a pet, and pets are often a child’s most trusted and treasured connection. As community leaders we have a responsibility to help ensure these human-nonhuman connections are healthy and protected, and we have an opportunity to play a transformative role in the lives of all community members. Common frustrations, questions, and situations will be discussed and resources will be given to aid in easing future human-animal conflicts and crises. Attendees will learn:

Conversations to have with children about their pets to foster a healthy child – authority relationship
Conversations to have with adults about their pets to foster a safer environment for animals and people
Key information for basic canine communication that can reduce incidents and crises
Online resources to print for kids and families, and other humane education resources to consider.

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.
Presenter: Shawna Weaver is a K-16 educator with experience in humane education, community wellness, and community counseling. She spent ten years working with incarcerated youth as a case manager and crisis counselor. Her goal as a humane educator is to help to foster healthy communities through nonviolent communication and compassion building. She has an MA in community counseling, an MA in school counseling, a PhD in sustainability education, and a graduate certificate in humane education.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/look-for-the-open-gate-providing-in-the-moment-animal-education-for-your-community/

Webinar - 8/17/22 - The Poisoned Cue And Its Implications For Training - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2022-08-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Much is known about discriminative stimuli (cues) that are taught with either reinforcement or punishment contingencies and how these stimuli function as conditioned reinforcers or conditioned aversive stimuli. However, little is known experimentally about discriminative stimuli established with both reinforcing as well as aversive events. It has been reported that the interaction between reinforcing and aversive events makes the discriminative function somewhat different from other discriminative stimuli (see Hearst & Sidman, 1961). Karen Pryor (2002) called this phenomenon the poisoned cue. She suggested that a cue, or discriminative stimulus, that is established using both reinforcing and aversive events leads to the breakdown of the behavior both preceding and following the cue. This may be due to an increase in avoidance behaviors and the uncertainty that exists regarding the consequence that will follow. The poisoned cue phenomenon is important because it reflects many teaching situations in the real world. Discriminative stimuli in the real world are rarely taught with purely positive reinforcement or purely aversive consequences.
This presentation will show an experimental analysis of the poisoned cue and discuss techniques to identify situations that might involve poisoned cues. It will also discuss ways to overcome these cues.
About the Speaker
Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Behavior Analysis at the University of North Texas. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Kansas in 1995 under the direction of Dr. Donald M. Baer. During his graduate training, he also worked closely with Dr. Ogden R. Lindsley. Dr. Rosales-Ruiz’s areas of interest include antecedent control of behavior, generalization, behavioral cusps, fluency-based teaching, treatment of autism, teaching of academic behavior, animal training, rule-governed behavior, and contingency-shaped behavior. He has served on several editorial boards, including the Journal of Precision Teaching, the European Journal of Behavior Analysis, and the International Journal of Psychology and Psychological Therapy. Dr. Rosales-Ruiz is a fellow of the Eastern Psychological Association and a trustee of the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/en/understanding-poisoned-cues.html

Webinar - 8/17/22 - Best Practice Webinar: Safety Net Toolkit - Pedigree Foundation
2022-08-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Join us Wednesday, August 17th for a PEDIGREE Foundation sponsored presentation led by Kristen Hassen, Director, American Pets Alive! and Human Animal Support Services. In this webinar, attendees will walk through the HASS Safety Net Toolkit and learn the basics of helping people keep their pets instead of taking them to shelters. The Safety Net Toolkit is aimed at all levels of shelter professionals to demonstrate easy, low-cost ways to keep human and animal families together. Please join us and receive a copy of the toolkit after the session!
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/PFwebinarAug17

Webinar - 8/17/22 - The Roundtable: Transport – Best Practices - The AAWA
2022-08-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The data from Shelter Animals Count tells us shelters are full right now because there have been more animals entering shelters than leaving them for the past 5 months straight. Traditional methods for alleviating shelter crowding, including transport, are proving difficult to implement due to staffing and volunteer shortages, decreased funding, and other roadblocks.
Animal transport, at its most basic level, is a supply and demand equation. However, there is much more to consider when establishing a successful transport program that benefits communities, adopters, over-crowded source organizations, destination organizations, and most importantly, companion animals. This exclusive roundtable conversation will explore the current challenges of companion animal transport and discuss how shelters are adapting in a COVID world. Questions from the audience will follow the roundtable discussion.
Moderated by Jim Tedford, CAWA, CEO & President, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
The Roundtable Panel:

CJ Bentley, Vice President for Animal Welfare, Atlanta Humane Society, Georgia
Jillian Sergio, Executive Director, Companion Animal Alliance, Louisiana
TBA speaker from Wisconsin Humane Society, Wisconsin

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/RT-08-17-22

Webinar - 8/17/22 - Diarrhea on the Run - National Kitten Coalition
2022-08-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
This FREE webinar is presented by The National Kitten Coalition. Get the down and dirty basics about diarrhea in kittens. Understand the causes, know what you can do to provide supportive care, and learn about treatment options to address a variety of diarrhea causes.
Presenter: Rosemarie Crawford, LVT
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/diarrhea-on-the-run/

Webinar - 8/17/22 - Did You Know? New Information and Treatment of Canine Allergic Dermatitis - VETGirl
2022-08-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Summer and allergy itch are in full swing!!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Lindsay McKay, DACVD reviews new information on the treatment of canine allergic dermatitis. Join us and learn new dermatology pearls based on science! She will share real world cases supported by published studies and science to help answer your questions on antihistamine efficacy (do they really work?), how skin infections can make allergy drugs less effective and how to improve success with allergen immunotherapy.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar is FREE to all!
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*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-17-2022-did-you-know-new-information-and-treatment-of-canine-allergic-dermatitis/
