Webinar - 2/23/23 - Accelerate your learning: Don’t fight extinction - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2023-02-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Animal trainers often talk about first teaching a behavior and then later adding a cue for that behavior. However, while your animal is learning a behavior, your animal is also learning environmental cues, even if you are not aware of them. Behaviors and cues evolve together. When you return to working in this setting or with these props, your animal will be ready to do this behavior again. So, if you try to teach a new behavior under these same conditions, the learning will be slow. This is because the cues for the original behavior will interfere with the acquisition of the new behavior. Instead, you can speed up learning by changing the environmental cues. This presentation will explain how these cues evolve. Then, we’ll look at several case studies and explore how you can use this knowledge to speed up learning.
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/accelerate-your-learning-don-t-fight-extinction.html

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2023-02-23 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-03-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-03-09 11:00 - 12:30
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter.
Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

Advice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

Tuition for entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.
$55 non-members
Complete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared.

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

When:
All Thursdays in June
11am-12:30pm

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

REGISTER HERE: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune

Webinar - 2/23/23 - Conversation-Based Adoptions - Getting 2 Zero
2023-02-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
How do we ensure good matches with our shelter animals, without making people feel unwelcome? Conversation-based adoption!
Come and learn how to increase adoptions, decrease length of stay, and have our adopters feel even better about your organization!
Presenter – Trish McMillan

Trish McMillan is an internationally-known speaker on the topics of animal behavior and sheltering. She holds a master of science degree in animal behavior, and is a certified professional dog trainer. Trish first walked into a shelter in the mid 90’s and has been hooked on shelter behavior ever since. She worked for the ASPCA for nearly eight years, first as director of animal behavior at their NYC shelter, and then with the field team, helping assess and rehabilitate dogs from cruelty cases, dogfighting and hoarding situations.

Trish owns McMillan Animal Behavior in North Carolina, where she lives in a tiny house on her farm, Pibble Hill. Trish currently shares her life with many animals of five species.

Trish’s professional work includes training and behavior modification work with dogs, cats, and horses. She speaks and consults nationally and internationally on animal sheltering issues, dog, cat, and horse behavior, dog aggression, and defensive handling. She also runs a popular online shelter dog behavior mentorship and other courses through the Shelter Behavior Hub, and is one of the founders of the behavioral euthanasia grief support group, “Losing Lulu.”
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.g2z.org.au/g2z-webinars-and-online-events.html

Webinar - 2/24/23 - Peri-Anesthetic Myths, Mysteries & Misconceptions - Think Anesthesia
2023-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Tired of “that’s the way it’s done” or the reasoning, “that’s what I was taught” when something just doesn’t seem to add up…current dogma undoubtedly has influence over decisions veterinary professionals make surrounding the peri-anesthetic period. Often these incontrovertibly true beliefs originated from a misconception, ounce of truth, diluted or embellished by word of mouth and/or articles of opinion or limited weighted experiences eventually being commonly understood or accepted. Join Amanda Shelby and Dr. Elizabeth Martinez for Think Anesthesia’s live, interactive presentation using an evidence-based approach to assess some of the common myths or misconceptions surround the peri-anesthetic procedural period. This presentation is worth 1 hour of RACE approved CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2023/01/think-anesthesia-peri-anesthetic-myths-mysteries-misconceptions

Webinar - 2/24/23 - Surrender Prevention Series: Crate Challenges - GoodPup
2023-02-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This is the second installment of GoodPup’s new webinar series: Surrender Prevention; Addressing Common Behavioral Challenges.
During the spring webinar series, GoodPup will break down how to provide some preventive management and simple solutions for addressing a variety of common behavioral challenges experienced with the welcoming of new family members. The series begins in January with House Training struggles including common setbacks and the demands encountered within different lifestyles. Then they’ll dabble into other challenges during the following months including barking, jumping, mouthiness, crate concerns and reactivity to unfamiliar people.
This month’s topic is: Crate Challenges. What to do when the crate isn’t an option?
Register for this free webinar here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surrender-prevention-series-crate-challenges-tickets-525902427317
Presenter:
Kait Hembree VTS (Behavior), CVT, KPA CTP
Head of Training at GoodPup
Kait Hembree and her team designed the GoodPup Training Program using the latest scientific research and positive reinforcement training techniques. Kait’s career in Animal Behavior spans decades. She has extensive experience working with behavior modification both in and outside veterinary practices and animal shelters. She regularly consults as a dog behavior expert across the country.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surrender-prevention-series-crate-challenges-tickets-525902427317

Online Course - Starts 2/26/23 - Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning - IAABC (fee applies)
2023-02-26 | Virtual
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Think scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.
Break training into component principles.
Analyze environmental events that maintain behavior.
Recognize how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud your thinking and work.
Establish accurate descriptions of animals who are said to be “confident,” “creative,” “a problem solver,” and how you should approach those learners.
Understand the common principles at play in different animals & species.
Directly assess behavior and train more humanely and effectively by cutting through the jargon.

Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: JoAnna Platzer, B.Sc. & Dr. Erica Feuerbacher

This four-week course will begin on the specified start date. The first three weeks will explore the scope of the course. There will be no new content in the fourth week which is reserved for completing final projects, discussion and synthesizing the course content.
Students will have access to the course for 1 year from the date of their most recent IAABC Foundation purchase.

Online Lectures: Each week there will be several short videos (10-20 minutes each; typically 60-90 minutes total per week) that will discuss the topics for that week.

Online Readings with Reading Guides: Each week you will have a scientific reading with a guide to help you navigate the reading. The paper will exemplify the principles being discussed that week.

Online Assignments: During Weeks 1-3, you will have 1-2 short online assignments each week. Some of these will entail you giving an example and then giving feedback on examples provided by a few of your fellow students.

Online Posts: During Weeks 2-4 you will post two questions, comments or reflections relevant to the material from the previous week to the discussion forum. You will also respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts from that week (= a total of four posts per week). Your questions and responses will be graded based on their thoughtfulness and completeness.

Final Project: During Week 4, you will complete a final project/paper in which you will synthesize the topics covered to cohesively analyze and scientifically critique publicly available training videos and handouts.1

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-animal-behavior-and-learning/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2023-02-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-03-13 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 - 2/28/23 - Why is This Dog Vomiting? Abdominal Radiography of the Dog and Cat - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-02-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
To cut or not to cut, that is the radiology question!
In this 1.5-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Pete Mantis, DipECVDI, FHEA, FRCV reviews abdominal radiology of the dog and cat. Tune in as Dr. Mantis goes through a practical abdominal radiographic anatomy, outlines a systematic approach to reading abdominal radiographs and discusses examples of abnormalities identified in abdominal radiographs.
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/february-28-2023-why-is-this-dog-vomiting-abdominal-radiography-of-the-dog-and-cat/

Webinar - 2/28/23 - The Future of Separation Anxiety with Malena DeMartini - PPG (fee applies)
2023-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Separation anxiety in dogs has been at the forefront of everyone’s minds for a long time, but particularly for the past 18 months. According to several recent polls, about 50% of pet dogs are reported as suffering from some form of separation-related problems.
In the US alone, that is equivalent to over 44 million pet dogs which is astounding and certainly implies that there is a welfare issue. So what lies in the future for separation anxiety dogs and their loving guardians? Fortunately, separation anxiety has been the #1 most researched and discuss disorder in published studies in the fields of applied animal behavior and veterinary behavior. This tremendous research combined with huge increases in dog professional’s awareness and education has led to a solid foundation for moving into the future of separation anxiety.
Part of this future includes a huge demand for more qualified professionals from all over the globe who can work in an individualized way with daily behavior plans and support. Separation anxiety clients are geographically diverse, and dog-training consumers are more willing to work virtually and with technology, to deliver higher-quality personalized services. This session will review the direction in which this fascinating training issue is headed, including the effective use of technology that aids the training team for successful resolution of separation anxiety.
This presentation is a rerun from Geek Week 2021. Malena will be on hand for questions and answers at the end of the session.
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1, & IAABC Pending
Registered for the live event, get busy and cannot make it!
No worries you will automatically receive a recording!
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5090588

Webinar - 2/28/23 - Unleashing the Power of Data: Key Insights from 2022 - HASS
2023-02-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Data, data, data! This webinar will go over key highlights from 2022 sheltering data, better data practices, ways data can help us improve, what’s to come moving forward, and more. Please register to join Maggie Lynch, Senior Director of Research and Development at Austin Pets Alive!, Amanda Foster, Assistant Director of Implementation Analysis for the HASS project, and Kate McHugh-Westfall, an Embedded Data and Implementation Coordinator for the HASS project, in this live webinar moderated by Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services. Don’t miss this opportunity to unleash the power of data in 2023 and beyond!
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2616740581796/WN_wMIGIBIaRdqfDaR3GMs9EA

Webinar - 3/1/23 - Changing Behavior by Arranging Antecedents with Kathy Sdao - PPG (fee applies)
2023-03-01 09:30 - 11:30 | Virtual
Animal trainers and behavior consultants sometimes overlook or undervalue Level 2 (Antecedent Arrangements) of the Humane Hierarchy. This six-level progression of behavior-change procedures, arranged so that the least intrusive and most positive interventions come first, was introduced by Dr. Susan Friedman in 2010. (See What’s Wrong With This Picture? Effectiveness is Not Enough) We may be tempted to skip ahead to familiar operant training procedures such as positive reinforcement (Level 3) & differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (Level 4). Antecedent arrangements (Level 2) suggest we first notice and adjust the learner’s environment in ways that facilitate the behaviors we wish to reinforce. It invites us to be creative in changing conditions that precede these behaviors, with the goal of making learning more effective and efficient. Level 2 is much broader than simply “managing the environment” to prevent problem behaviors from occurring. We’ll look at specific examples of antecedent arrangements drawn from Kathy’s work with behavior-consultation clients.
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 2, KPA 2, & IAABC Pending
About the Presenter:
Kathy Sdao is an applied animal behaviorist. She’s been a full-time animal trainer for almost forty years, first with marine mammals and then with dogs. At the University of Hawaii, she received a master’s degree working with a research team that trained dolphins to understand sign-language. She then worked for the United States Navy training dolphins for open-ocean military tasks. Kathy also worked as a marine-mammal trainer at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma Washington. After leaving the zoo world, she co-created Tacoma’s first dog-daycare.
Kathy launched Bright Spot Dog Training in 1998. Services include consulting with families about their challenging dogs and mentoring professional trainers who want to maximize the power of positive-reinforcement training. Kathy is proud to be an original faculty member for Karen Pryor’s ClickerExpos; she’s taught at more than forty of these popular conferences. Kathy has lectured at venues across the United States, Canada and Europe, and in Australia, Israel, Japan and Mexico. In 2012, she published her first book, Plenty in Life Is Free: Reflections on Dogs, Training and Finding Grace.
Registered for the live event, get busy and cannot make it! No worries you will automatically receive a recording!
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5090578

Webinar - 3/2/23 - Combatting Compassion Fatigue - CalAnimals
2023-03-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Learn how you can manage compassion fatigue and make your passion for helping animals sustainable! Presented by professional counselor, former animal shelter worker/ACO, and author of To Save a Starfish: A Compassion Fatigue Workbook for the Animal Welfare Warrior, Jen Blough, this interactive webinar will help participants learn about compassion fatigue, burnout, and secondary traumatic stress.

Topics include symptoms and causes of compassion fatigue, burnout and organizational compassion fatigue, secondary stress and trauma, the difference between pain and suffering, self-regulation and other coping skills, building resilience through ongoing wellness, and more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iS-m6gT1Q9qNQLYFvXocWQ

Online Event – 3/2/23 – Live from the Ranch with Emma Parsons – Karen Pryor Academy
2023-03-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Tune into the next episode of Live from The Ranch to learn the ground-breaking Click to Calm method, tools, and techniques that award-winning author and behavior specialist Emma Parsons has used to help hundreds of her clients and their dogs. Join Ken Ramirez and Emma Parsons for this free virtual event with real-time training demos, audience Q&A, and more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Online Course – 3/4/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-03-04 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.
Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
Proudly sponsored by Tomahawk Live Trap
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-mar-2023/

Webinar - 3/5/23 - Heatstroke in Dogs: A Life-Threatening Emergency - VETGirl
2023-03-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Blue Buffalo webinar, Dr. Erik Zager, DACVECC reviews diagnostics, prognostics, and treatments for heatstroke. Heatstroke is a life-threatening disease that can result in multi-organ dysfunction and death. Tune in to learn how early intervention, appropriate ICU care, and sufficient supportive care can improve outcomes in these critically ill patients.
Thanks to sponsorship from Blue Buffalo, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Trial or Elite member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/march-5-2023-heatstroke-in-dogs-a-life-threatening-emergency/

Online Course - Starts 3/6/23 - Cat Lifesaving Course - Best Friends and Southern Utah University (fee applies)
2023-03-06 | Virtual
The Cat Lifesaving Course, run by Best Friends Animal Society in collaboration with Southern Utah University, will offer practitioners, community members, advocates, and volunteers an opportunity to learn about the proven policies, programs and procedures necessary to meet the community’s expectations of cat lifesaving. Registration is now open for this seven-week, online course that begins on March 6. Questions? Contact learning@bestfriends.org
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.suu.edu/prodev/best-friends/cat-lifesaving-course.html

Webinar - 3/6/23 - Playgroups Part 1: The Why - Dogs Playing for Life
2023-03-06 11:00 - 12:30 | 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 nearly 300 shelters who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!
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)
*Part 1 attendees will be sent the signup links to parts 2 & 3 upon completing the first webinar.
WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Webinar - 3/8/23 - Allyship In Action: Daily Practices to Support the Needs of Minoritized Groups - The AAWA
2023-03-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
What is an ally? What does allyship look like in practice? Historically, allies use their agency to challenge systems that exclude minoritized communities. However, this term can often be misunderstood or misused in a way that perpetuates harm to the very communities we want to support.
This session will define what it means to be an ally and why allyship is important to the animal welfare profession. Together, we will explore actions to support diverse communities and become better allies.
Presenter: Jasmin Robinson, Director of DEI Initiatives, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
This webinar has been pre-approved for:

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 NACA CE
1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/3-08-23

Webinar - 3/8/23 - Understanding Blood Chemistries from a Veterinary Technician’s Perspective - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-03-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Hemolysis, Lipemia, HELP!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Barbie Papajeski, MS, LVT, RLATG, VTS (Clinical Pathology) reviews blood chemistries, including understanding and minimizing factors in the collection of samples which is vital in optimizing test results. Tune in to learn the veterinary technician’s role of ensuring adequate collection methods and minimizing outside interferences, as well as a review of common and specialized tests.
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-8-2023-understanding-blood-chemistries-from-a-veterinary-technicians-perspective/

Online Course – Starts 3/9/23 – Shelter Dog Training Mentorship with Sue Alexander - Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
2023-03-09 | Virtual
New course, starting March 9, with Instructor: Sue Alexander CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, assisted by Trish McMillan, MSc and special guests! Shelter Dog Training Mentorship is a ground-breaking comprehensive course that focuses on how to train dogs. This course takes you from recognizing and addressing stress in dogs though teaching dogs specific skills, and changing emotional responses.
32.5 Continuing Education Credits Approved for CCPDT and IAABC!
20 Continuing Education Credits approved for CPDT and 10 Continuing Education Credits for CBCC!!
Course Begins: March 9th, 2023
WEBSITE LINK: https://trish-s-school-bcb6.thinkific.com/courses/2023-SDTM-shelter-dog-training-mentorship

Webinar - 3/9/23 - Maddie's Insights: Treatment Options for Canine Fears and Anxiety - Maddie's Fund
2023-03-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join us on the second Thursday every month for a series on the latest research in animal well-being and how you can use the findings in your shelter and community. This presentation will be given by one of the world’s most pre-eminent animal behaviorists, Dr. Nicholas Dodman, DVM, DACVA, DACVB and Ian Dinwoodie, a data analyst and software engineer. Both are from Tufts University and the Center for Canine Behavior Studies which Dr. Dodman co-founded.
REGISTER HERE
Date: Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 12noon Pacific / 2pm Central / 3pm Eastern
The presenters will discuss the results of their recent publication concerning optimal treatments for various canine behavior issues related to fear and anxiety. In a previous study, they showed that 44% of all dogs have one or more of such issues, so treatment of these problems, ranging from separation anxiety, to storm and noise phobia, to generalized anxiety and PTSD, should be of wide interest. They will detail the odds of improvement in individual problems of this nature that are treated by different types of professionals, along with the programs and techniques they employ, and the success of each.
Viewers will:

Learn which behavior professional to consult for the best chance of success with each individual fear and anxiety behavior problem
The best behavior modification techniques to be employed for each problem
Optimal supportive and managemental measures
The likely success or failure of different treatments for each problem, including which medical interventions might help, and whether nutraceuticals and dietary measures might help

After the webcast, join the discussion on Maddie’s® Pet Forum.
These one-hour webinars will be recorded and have been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.
This webcast has also been submitted (but not yet approved) for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastMarch9

Webinar - 3/9/23 - Law Enforcement and Animal Control Joint Responses - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-03-09 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
There is a lot of overlap between the roles of police officers and Sheriff’s deputies, who are expected to be masters in all things related to public safety and law enforcement, and animal control and humane officers, who are expected to be masters in all things animal-related. That overlap is increasing as pets become our children. We share two common goals: safety for all—people and animals alike; and successful prosecution of those who endanger that safety. We need to reduce our insular thinking and include each other in our respective viewpoints, priorities and methods. This webinar will help bridge the gap and start a conversation between these two branches of law enforcement so we can better support each other, ensure more successful operations on both sides, help prosecutors do their job, and reduce everyone’s workload.
This session will cover:

Roles of police/deputies in animal-related incidents
Roles of animal control/humane officers in law enforcement
Sources of authority of police/deputies and of animal control/humane officers, and how they differ
Recognizing the gaps in training/expertise in both fields
Common goals and ways to achieve them
Benefits of working together

This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit.
Presenter:
Harold Holmes has been the Executive Assistant for The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control since 2016. Prior, he was a Deputy Director for the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services and before that retired as a Chief of Police in northern California.
Harold is a former U.S. Marine who was recalled to active duty for the Gulf War.
A hostage negotiator and police canine handler of an award-winning patrol dog at Redlands P.D., when he retired from police work, he began a new career as an animal control officer. While at San Diego County Animal Services, he developed the Responsible Pet Ownership Program for animal-law violators, which won an award from the California State Association of Counties. He has experience drafting and shepherding legislation that became law at both the State and local level.
Managing San Diego County’s Dangerous Dog Task Force for three years inspired him to attend law school. Harold graduated as the Valedictorian from Western Sierra Law School and was admitted to the Bar in June 2013. He is also a hearing officer, a trained mediator and teaches a variety of legal and law-enforcement related topics.
He has completed management and executive level trainings, including the County of Los Angeles/USC Executive Leadership Development Program.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/law-enforcement-and-animal-control-joint-responses/

Online Event - 3/14/23 - Spring 2023 Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks - Maddie's® Million Pet Challenge
2023-03-14 09:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
There’s a new, different, better experience coming to the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Learniverse, and it’s designed with your feedback, your busy schedules, and your big goals in mind. The Spring 2023 Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks will give you the opportunity to learn by doing, create the change you want to see, and go further together with your colleagues and the support of expert coaches.
Sometimes positive change happens in leaps, and sometimes it happens in strategic steps. The Spring 2023 Shelter Summit on March 14, 2023, will help you identify opportunities for both, no matter your shelter size or budget. Gather with expert coaches and peers in a half-day Shelter Summit to explore topics that meet your most urgent challenges and get a bird’s-eye view of where your shelter could go next.
Register for the Summit now to maximize your resources and set yourself and your shelter up to thrive during kitten season and beyond. The Shelter Summit will be recorded in case you can’t attend live and has been pre-approved for CAWA and NACA CE credit; RACE approval is pending.
Ready to make change happen? After the Summit, choose one or more Fast Tracks and start doing—with support!
Sprint from idea to implementation and ongoing improvement in eight weeks by connecting with coaches and fellow participants in four live sessions alternating with four optional office hours. Fast Track participation is open to everyone, no application needed.
Go from participant to pace-setter: Apply to run with an exclusive Track Pack.
Unlock dedicated coaching sessions and get the extra accountability, motivation, and inspiration you need to get the impact you want. Stay on track by advancing within a tight-knit group of shelters, working side-by-side with coaches to achieve your goals. Plus, we’ll spotlight your work so other track participants can learn from your challenges and successes along the way. You’ll cheer each other on, exchange experiences and ideas to turn setbacks into solutions, and measure progress together.
Track Pack spots are limited and participants will be selected using an application process; apply now! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of March 31.
#ThankstoMaddie, participation in the Shelter Summit and Fast Tracks is absolutely free and everyone is welcome!
REGISTER NOW
WEBSITE LINK: http://www.sheltersummit.com

Webinar - 3/15/23 - A Cultivation Tool to Find New Donors: Friendraising Events - Network for Good
2023-03-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Out of all the events your nonprofit may have on its annual fundraising calendar, donor cultivation events are one of the most important. After all, donors don’t grow on trees—although it’d be cool if they did…
That is not reality; let’s rewind. What is a donor cultivation event? And how is it different than a regular fundraising event? A donor cultivation event, also known as a friendraising event, is a more intimate event tailored to cultivating new donors!
During this webinar you’ll learn:

How donor cultivation events are the gateway to individual giving
7 tips on hosting a Friendraising event
How to identify your next donors
How to engage your board in Friendraising
How to engage your top donors in Friendraising

Speaker: Sabrina Walker-Hernandez, President/CEO of Supporting World Hope
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/evt-cultivate-new-donors/

Webinar - 3/16/23 - Fight/Flight But What About The Forgotten Fawn? - PPG (fee applies)
2023-03-16 06:00 - 07:00 | Virtual
“Fawning” in dogs is a stress response often utilised when the threat is inescapable or unpredictable. Dogs in these situations will try to appease others to avoid conflict. This can involve tail tucking, crouching, and other appeasement behaviours, which may be misinterpreted as calmness or obedience. While fawning is less well-known than fighting or fleeing, it’s still a common response to stress in dogs and can have serious consequences for their mental and emotional health, particularly. For those dogs that have been impacted by trauma.
In this webinar, we’ll explore what fawning is, why it happens, and how it can impact our dogs’ lives. We’ll discuss how fawning can develop as a survival strategy in response to abusive or neglectful situations, and why it can be difficult to recognize and address as dog owners. We’ll also explore how fawning can contribute to anxiety, fear, and behavioral issues in dogs, and discuss strategies to build coping skills to aid rehabilitation. By the end of this webinar, you’ll have a better understanding of the fight/flight/fawn response in dogs, and be better equipped to identify and manage fawning behaviors. Whether you’re a dog owner, a trainer, or simply interested in learning more about the psychology of stress in dogs, this webinar is for you. Join us to explore this important topic and learn how to help your dog build resilience in the face of life’s challenges.
Presenter: Danielle Beck
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT , KPA , & IAABC Pending
Registered for the live event, get busy and cannot make it! No worries you will automatically receive a recording!
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5172514

Webinar - 3/16/23 - Fundraising Tactics, Tips, and Ideas for Municipal and Non-Profit Animal Welfare Agencies - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-03-16 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Creating a Development and Fundraising plan and program for your organization is key to your growth. Whether you are part of a government or a private non-profit, this class will give you lots of tips and ideas on how to create a strategy that helps you meet your goals by bringing in funds. This course is perfect for those just getting started in creating a program or for those who want to increase their efficacy with new ideas. We will discuss all types of fundraising and outreach programs including but not limited to grants, individual giving, social media, events, engaging staff and volunteers, and more. Perfect part 2 for the Yes, you can Fundraise! Fundraising for Animal Welfare Government Agencies course held on Jan 26.
Presenter:
Julie Bank is the principal of JBankConsulting where she works with non-profit and municipal clients on assessments, planning, programming, operations, and administration. She is also faculty at the University of Florida Veterinary School working on the development and teaching of an online class on Development and Fundraising for master’s students. She has worked for over 30 years in private non-profit and governmental animal welfare and control agencies leading organizations in New York, Arizona, Oklahoma, and California. Julie specializes in organizational change within animal welfare and programs that support the shelter in supporting the human-animal bond. She has worked nationally and internationally teaching others about shelter operations and programs and has visited hundreds of shelters to assist with organizational needs. Julie has a BS Degree in Management and Finance and an MIS Degree in Contemporary Animal Welfare and Non-profit management. She shares her home with her partner, their 14-year-old son, her two dogs Malee and Bobbie, two cats, Cleo and Curley, and the queen of the house, their bearded dragon, Sprite.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/fundraising-tactics-tips-and-ideas-for-municipal-and-non-profit-animal-welfare-agencies/
