Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 7/20/22 - Cultivating Your Dream Team - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-07-20 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Keep calm. The dream team is here.
In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Jeff Thoren, PCC, BCC presents an evidence-based framework that you can use to recognize and bring forth the 10 essential practices required to move your team from ordinary to extraordinary. Tune in to learn the 10 key practices that show up time after time in amazing teams.
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/july-20-2022-cultivating-your-dream-team/

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-07-21 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-07-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-08-04 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 - 7/25/22 to 8/1/22 - Return to Home Challenge Registration Period - Maddie's Fund
2022-07-25 - 2022-08-01 | Virtual
At its core, the Return to Home Challenge is simple. Find a pet? Get it home. That home might be a cozy apartment, a house with a big yard or, if you’re a community cat, an abandoned lot.
For the month of October, 17 national organizations are inviting animal shelters and rescue organizations who handle lost/stray/at-large dogs and cats to elevate Return to Home (RTH) by creating a culture of return to home within their organization and community. In just 31 days, your organization can create or expand inclusive and diverse new programs or practices to make it easier for your community to help a lost pet or find a pet they have lost, and ultimately keep families together. Simple practices like microchipping, making information about lost pets easily accessible on your website and letting the community know what they should do if they find a cat can go a long way in keeping pets out of the shelter and getting them back into their homes.
Along with saving time, resources and shelter space to help those pets who really need it, you’ll have a chance at the $300,000 in grant prizes, thanks to Maddie’s Fund, Michelson Found Animals Foundation and Petco Love.
As with the previous Challenges, there will be plenty of help along the way. Resources from town halls, standard operating protocols, partnering with local businesses, creating flyers, photography tips and website best practices will be available. Additionally, four Zoom Huddles will be held with a diverse line-up of RTH experts. These Zoom events will bring you together with your peers who are successfully implementing RTH practices to share how they do it.
Note: This year we’ve expanded Return to Home to include the Return to Field/Shelter-neuter release (RTF/SNR) category in addition to the Return to Owner category on the Basic Data Matrix. Traditional trap-neuter-return, while invaluable to your community, is not included in this Challenge.
So, what do you say? Are you in? We hope so!
Learn more or register.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/discussion/about-the-return-to-home-challenge#bme5a438b3-3d61-49e8-bb85-6ff62d1c6bcf

Webinar - 7/25/22 - Assisting with dentistry and oral surgery: Part 2 - VDOS (fee applies)
2022-07-25 10:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
This VDOS webinar will outline the many additional tasks veterinary technicians/nurses and dental hygienists are doing. The focus of the second part will be on preparing the operating room and table, providing instruments and supplies for specific dental and oral surgical procedures (tooth extraction, periodontal surgery, endodontics, restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, orthodontics, and oral/maxillofacial surgery), taking full-mouth impressions, obtaining bite registrations, and making stone models. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
Speaker: Jeanette Eliason, CVT, RDH, VTS (Dentistry)
Moderator: Alexander M. Reiter, Dipl. Tzt., Dr. med. vet., Dipl. AVDC, EVDC, FF-AVDC-OMFS
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/assisting-with-dentistry-and-oral-surgery-part-2-1-00-pm-et

Webinar - 7/26/22 - Working With Jumpy, Mouthy Shelter Dogs: Implementing A Training Plan and Reviewing Mechanics - PPG (fee applies)
2022-07-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This webinar will review the Pet Rescue Resource’s toolkit for working with jumpy and mouthy shelter dogs, discuss management and training options, review recommended training plans and mechanics.
Learning objectives:

Define what jumpy/mouthy behavior is and why dogs do it
How to implement management
How to safely interact with jumpy/mouthy dogs in and out of the kennel
Emergency troubleshooting protocols for working with jumpy/mouthy dogs
Training plan suggestions and implementation
Review of training plan mechanics

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About Your Presenter
Kate LaSala, CTC, PCBC-A, CBCC-KA, CSAT is a certified, professional behavior consultant who specializes in fear, aggression, reactivity and separation anxiety. Kate owns Rescued By Training and helps dogs & their people live better lives through 1:1 online positive training worldwide. She is a rescue advocate, an honors graduate of The Academy for Dog Trainers as well as a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, Professional Canine Behavior Consultant, licensed Family Paws Parent Educator, Family Dog Private Trainer and is a member of the PPG Shelter and Rescue Committee. More information can be found at www.rescuedbytraining.com. Follow on social @RescuedByTraining
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4866909

Webinar - 7/26/22 - The Power of the Treat Ladder - Fear Free
2022-07-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Each of us has preferences about what we find appealing and when! Ice cream or steak? Chocolate or strawberry? Sweet or salty? Join Monique Feyrecilde, BA, LVT, VTS Behavior, who will explore preferences, options, feeding methods, and how best to use the Fear Free Treat Ladder during veterinary visits.
Attendees will learn to:
– Explore a variety of options for each patient interaction and observe patient preference.
– Construct a ranking system for a hierarchy of available rewards based on the observed preference of the patient.
– Use at least three different types of food effectively depending on the procedure being performed.
Brought to you by our friends at Blue Buffalo.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_x_YKSEjBR52dPmFQPzTDBQ

Webinar - 7/27/22 - Bio Writing to Build Connection - HeARTs Speak
2022-07-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
If photos and video open the door, then the descriptions and bios that we write for pets are what tend to seal the deal. Pet bios take many forms – most often as social media captions/descriptions or writeups on adoption sites. No matter where these will be seen, they become an important part of getting potential pet owners to take action and investigate adoption. This presentation will delve into how to use bios to help communicate effectively while also catching attention for long-stay or overlooked pets.
Topics covered include:
-How to use photo + video to maximize impact
-The importance of transparency and honesty in communications
-Strategies and activities to break through bio-writing boredom
-Avoiding the trap of stereotyping and proactively fighting misinformation
-How to shine extra light on long-stay pets
Presenter: Caitlin Quinn, Director of Operations at HeARTs Speak
Caitlin is passionate about working with shelters and rescues to reimagine the way they tell their stories and connect with new audiences. She has served in the animal welfare field since 2008 and early on had the honor of working closely with diverse organizations across the U.S. to maximize resources, redesign policies, & find life-changing marketing solutions. In 2015 she got her MPA with a concentration in nonprofit management and in 2021 she began teaching shelter marketing for the University of Florida Master’s in Shelter Medicine program. She currently shares her life with a petite brindle pit bull named Sally.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y9cSCQiGTLuOvHIEVfp4lw

Webinar - 7/27/22 - How Changing Tick-Borne Disease Prevalence Affects Diagnostic Testing - VETGirl
2022-07-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Reading between the lines and seeing blue dots?
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Linda Kidd, DVM, PhD, DACVIM reviews the changing geographic distribution and prevalence of tick-borne diseases. Tune in to learn how to optimize diagnostic testing for these pathogens!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, 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/july-27-2022-how-changing-tick-borne-disease-prevalence-affects-diagnostic-testing/

Webinar - 7/28/22 - An In-Depth Look at Counter Conditioning - PPG (fee applies)
2022-07-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Feeding a dog in the presence of an eliciting stimulus is often masked as counter conditioning him. When it doesn´t work we label the process as ineffective or assume it’s not the best choice for that particular dog or situation. But the only times counter conditioning doesn’t work is if it’s not counter conditioning, if it’s not performed correctly, or if there is some physiological or neurological process inhibiting learning.
There are pillars that support a counter conditioning procedure. Novelty, salience, contingency, contiguity and timing are the main ones. Similarly, there are factors – mainly human error – that hinder the process. In this webinar we will explore those pillars and discuss human errors that make counter conditioning “ineffective”.
CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT 1.5, IAABC (pending), KPA 1.5
Instructor: Alexandra Santos
Learning Objectives
– Understand the importance and impact of novelty.
– What is more important? Contiguity, contingency, or both?
– Learn how pre-exposure to the US can make it less effective.
– Increase US salience while decreasing trigger salience.
– Learn about trace conditioning, simultaneous conditioning, short and long-delay conditioning and when to use them.
– The role of backward conditioning.
– Avoid common errors during a counter conditioning procedure.
– Some practical examples.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4644572

Webinar - 7/28/22 - Understanding and Addressing Stress - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-07-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Stress is a huge factor in animal behavior. Join Dr. Kristina Spaulding and Irith Bloom to learn more about stress – what stress is, how stress affects learning and behavior, and why the way we train needs to take stress into account. Whether you are struggling with an over-the-top dog who just can’t seem to focus at agility trials or battling more serious behavior issues, this webinar is for you!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar – 7/28/22 – Improving Canine Lives by Increasing Agency – FDSA (fee applies)
2022-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Agency has become something of a buzzword in the positive reinforcement training community. But what exactly is agency, and why is it so important? In this seminar, Dr. Kristina Spaulding and Irith Bloom will provide you with a stronger understanding of agency. They will also give you tools to increase both agency and stress resiliency. Want an optimistic dog? This session is for you!
Presenters: Dr. Kristina Spaulding & Irith Bloom
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Course - Enrollment open 8/1/22 to 8/20/22 - Winter Cohort 2022 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2022-08-01 | Virtual
Program overview: This series of educational modules will prepare participants to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard and use conspecific interactions for behavior modification.
Cohort structure: Learners will be invited to join a cohort that will meet virtually for four months via the Litmos LMS platform. Each cohort will be invited to twice-monthly (bi-weekly) hour-long, live meetings via Zoom webinar so that questions can be answered live. The bi-weekly meetings will feature video analysis and discussion of relevant topics.
Registration process: Individuals interested in joining each cohort must submit an “e-mail of interest” which includes the organization to which you belong to the executive director, Mara Velez requesting to be added to the upcoming cohort. Each person must login at least twice a month and complete modules in order to continue.
Completion timeframe: Learners will be expected to complete one module per week, which will require 60-90 minutes per week. The program consisting of Foundation and Intermediate modules will be expected to be completed within a four month time-frame. The total seat time per week is estimated to be two to two and a half hours, which is a combination of reviewing the modules and completing assessments and assignments.
Other requirements: In order to complete the assignments, learners must have access to at least two species of animals during the cohort period (e.g., dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, horses). Application of knowledge and demonstration of skill are key components of this educational program.
CPDT: 36 CEUs | IAABC: 36 CEUs
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MORE INFORMATION
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshops

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2022-08-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-08 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 - 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

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.
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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!
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WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/august-10-2022-youtube-live-ur-in-trouble-navigating-canine-leptospirosis-diagnostic-testing/
