Shelter Learniverse

Online Event - 1/25/22 - The Million Cat Challenge (R)evolution - Million Cat Challenge and Maddie's Fund®
2022-01-25 12:00 - 12:10 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The Million Cat Challenge has some BIG news to share with you that you’re not going to want to miss.
Join our Facebook Live event for the big reveal on Tuesday, January 25th 12:00 p.m. PST/3:00 p.m. EST.

See you there!
Dr. Julie Levy, Dr. Kate Hurley, and the Million Cat Challenge Team
P.S. Don’t be late! This is going to be super quick.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/events/970079456978580/

Webinar - 1/25/22 - Connecting the Dots in Criminal Justice: Preventing Crimes Against People by Focusing on Animal Abuse - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-01-25 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Court officials who understand the Link between crimes against animals and crimes against people are in a better position to prevent future violence and protect their community. This webinar will assist law enforcement, prosecutors, judges, animal care & control officers, and other criminal justice system personnel in a greater understanding that family violence doesn’t stop at the human species line. We can prevent family violence collaboratively and more effectively by recognizing animal abuse as a potential indicator and predictor crime. Holding animal abusers accountable prevents other crimes and changes community attitudes toward violence and safety. We will show how measures to prevent, prosecute and punish animal cruelty benefit not only Man’s Best Friend… but also Man (and especially Woman)!
Presenter
Internationally acclaimed lecturer, author and educator Phil Arkow is coordinator of the National LINK Coalition – the National Resource Center on The LINK between Animal Abuse and Human Violence – and edits the monthly LINK-Letter. He chairs the Latham Foundation’s Animal Abuse and Family Violence Prevention Project. He teaches at the University of Florida and Harcum College. He has presented over 300 times in 17 countries, 38 states, and 9 Canadian provinces, and has authored over 95 key reference works on human-animal interactions and violence prevention.
He co-founded the National Link Coalition, the National Animal Control Association, and the Colorado and New Jersey humane federations. He has served with the AVMA, the ASPCA, American Humane, the Delta Society, the Animals & Society Institute, the National Sheriffs Association, the National Coalition on Violence Against Animals, the National District Attorneys Association, the Academy on Violence & Abuse, and the American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from New Jersey Child Assault Prevention.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/connecting-the-dots-in-criminal-justice-preventing-crimes-against-people-by-focusing-on-animal-abuse/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-01-24 08:00 - 09:00
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for all shelter personnel, paid and unpaid. If you want to connect with colleagues from the US and Canada about how they’re navigating sheltering in a post COVID world, grab a coffee and start your week out with 300 people who have the same questions, ideas and worries as you.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4

Online Course - Starts 1/24/22 - Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice - IAABC (fee applies)
2022-01-24 | Virtual
Online Weekly Meetings (1 hour) take place on Mondays at 8pm Eastern (first meeting is on January 31st). Week 7 is a 2 hour meeting.
The IAABC Animal Behavior Consulting Principles & Practice Course is a unique twelve-week, a multi-module course providing a comprehensive overview of the many facets of animal behavior consulting for all species. The course is appropriate for experienced behavior consultants and practitioners as well as those newer to the field with a strong interest in animal behavior. The course features weekly online meetings with a Course Mentor discussing each learning module.
New Registration options:

Principles & Practice PLUS includes professional review and direct feedback/recommendations on the Functional Assessment and Intervention Design (FAID) assignment from experts in the field.
Our regular Principles & Practice option still includes weekly mentor meetings, but no FAID review is included.

Course Highlights

27 renowned experts in the field
a comprehensive overview of Animal Behavior Consulting for all species
the only course to cover all facets of Animal Behavior Consulting
weekly online Mentor Meetings for ongoing support and further learning

Presenters include:
Dr. Mary Burch; Dr. Dan Estep; Dr. Susan Friedman; Dr. Lore Haug; Dr. Suzanne Hetts; Dr. Karen Overall; Dr. Chris Pachel; Chirag Patel; Ken Ramirez; Kathy Sdao; Mychelle Blake; Veronica Boutelle; Kristin Buller, LSCW; Brian Burton; Steve Dale; Dr. Sheila D’Arpino; Jessica Dolce; Gail Fisher; Sarah Fraser; Dr. Evon Hekkala; Dr. Jessica Hekman; Dr. Elinor Karlsson; Theresa McKeon; Gina Phairas; Randi Rossman; Dr. Rise VanFleet; Miranda Workman
Dr. Mary Burch; Dr. Dan Estep; Dr. Susan Friedman; Dr. Lore Haug; Dr. Suzanne Hetts; Dr. Karen Overall; Dr. Chris Pachel; Chirag Patel; Ken Ramirez; Kathy Sdao; Mychelle Blake; Veronica Boutelle; Kristin Buller, LSCW; Brian Burton; Steve Dale; Dr. Sheila D’Arpino; Jessica Dolce; Gail Fisher; Sarah Fraser; Dr. Evon Hekkala; Dr. Jessica Hekman; Dr. Elinor Karlsson; Theresa McKeon; Gina Phairas; Randi Rossman; Dr. Rise VanFleet; Miranda Workman
Topics covered include:
Learning Science; Applied Behavior Analysis; Functional Analysis and Intervention Design; Biology; Ethology; Genetics; Marker Training; Case Studies; Desensitization and Counter Conditioning; Program Management; Behavioral Medicine; LIMA Practices; TAGteach; Business Promotion and Social Media Strategies; Interpreting Scientific Studies; the Human Side of the Equation; Sheltering, Fostering and Enrichment; Animal Welfare Science; Compassion Fatigue

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/animal-behavior-consulting-principles-practice/

Webinar – 1/23/22 – Focus on Tooth Resorption and Stomatitis – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-01-23 12:00 - 13:55 | Virtual
Frustrated about resorbing roots and ankylosed teeth? What about refractory oral inflammation that cannot be controlled? We understand your frustration, but there is help! Let us show you how we do it!
This VDOS webinar will focus on the two most frustrating dental and oral conditions in cats, namely tooth resorption and stomatitis. The potential causes of these conditions will be discussed. Tips and tricks how to extract resorbing teeth will be shared, and various treatment options (medical and surgical) for feline stomatitis will be reviewed. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/focus-on-tooth-resorption-and-stomatitis-3-00-pm-et

Webinar – 1/23/22 – Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia) – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-01-23 10:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
Feeling uncomfortable about sticking a needle through oral mucosa near a neurovascular bundle? Don’t worry, here you learn everything you need to know about nerve blocks for your dental and oral surgical patients!
This VDOS webinar will review local and regional anesthesia/analgesia for dental and oral surgical procedures in dogs and cats. Suitable local anesthetics and needed equipment will be discussed. Techniques for commonly performed dental nerve blocks (including maxillary, infraorbital, major palatine, inferior alveolar, and middle mental) will be described step-by-step. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-nerve-blocks-regional-analgesia-1-00-pm-et

Webinar – 1/23/22 – Dental Cleaning and Periodontal Therapy – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-01-23 06:00 - 07:45 | Virtual
This VDOS webinar will discuss power tools and hand instruments (scalers and curettes) needed to perform a professional dental cleaning (scaling and polishing). Closed periodontal therapy (root planing and gingival curettage) and perioceutic treatment (local administration of medications) will be reviewed. Instrument sharpening will be briefly explained. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-cleaning-and-periodontal-therapy-9-00-am-et

Webinar – 1/22/22 – Dental Radiography and Interpretation – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-01-22 10:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
Is your dental x-ray machine unused because nobody knows what to do with it? Let us show you the profitability of dental radiography by demystifying the many shades of gray! See what is going on below the gum line!
This VDOS webinar will review equipment/material needs to perform dental radiography in dogs and cats. Benefits and disadvantages of digital and non-digital options are outlined. Parallel and bisecting angle techniques and the most common positioning mistakes are discussed. Anatomy and pathology on numerous dental radiographs obtained from the upper and lower jaws with various lesions are explained in a systematic fashion. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-radiography-and-interpretation-1-00-pm-et-2

Webinar - 1/8/22, 1/15/22, and 1/22/22 - Brainwork for Dogs: Teaching Cognitive Skills! - Puppyworks (fee applies)
2022-01-22 09:00 - 11:30, 2022-01-15 09:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
A live webinar in three 2 1/2 hour sessions:
Saturdays January 8, 15 & 22, 2022
9 AM PST/10 AM Central/12 PM EST
Program Premise
Animal cognition has long been associated with tool use, and even tool making, most famously in Jane Goodall’s study of chimpanzees. In the intro, Pat shows numerous videos of animal tool use: a badger shifting the end a of large branch from the floor to above a wall to facilitate escaping an enclosure; a dog doing a little furniture moving to access a countertop; a bird stealing bread to successfully use as bait, to catch a fish for dinner, and incredible crows: one fashioning a straight thin metal rod into a hook to lift a wire handled glass out of a bucket. (Other crows are famed for placing nuts on roads to have passing cars crack the shells.)
The dog world has followed suit: Over the past decade-plus there has been a revolution in the world of dog behavior, as canine cognition scientists such as Adam Miklosi, Alexandra Horowitz, Claudia Fugazza, Brian Hare and others have explored abilities of the dog’s brain once thought to be far beyond the reach of our canine companions.
Presenter
Pat Miller, a past President of APDT, has been training dogs for more than 35 years. She was a humane officer at the Marin Humane Society in California for 20 years and most recently trains as a CPDT and behavior consultant at her Peaceable Paws Dog and Puppy Training Center in Maryland, home to her acclaimed Intern Academies. Pat is also APDT’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
Pat writes for, and is Training Editor, of The Whole Dog Journal and contributes to Your Dog (published by Tufts University Veterinary School). Her first dog training book, The Power of Positive Dog Training (Howell Book House, 2001) has been on Amazon.com’s “Top 10 Dog Training Books” list since January of 2002. Her other books are: Positive Perspectives, Positive Perspectives 2, Play With Your Dog, and “Do Over Dogs-Give Your Dog a Second Chance for a First Class Life”.
Her most recent book: “Beware of the Dog: Positive Solutions for Aggressive Behavior in Dogs” (Dogwise Publishing, 2017) is a practical road map to evaluating, managing and modifying aggression in pet dogs.
In addition to this seminar, you can find her books for sale at dogwise.com.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/brainwork

Webinar - 1/22/22 - Oral Examination and Charting - VDOS (fee applies)
2022-01-22 08:00 - 09:45 | Virtual
What questions should you ask the pet owner? Feeling anxious when opening the mouth of a dog or cat? What does mesial mean? Don’t worry, all these questions will be dealt with in this webinar!
This VDOS webinar will help you to understand oral and dental anatomy in dogs and cats using proper nomenclature. You will be able to do patient triage, obtain a history, assess clinical signs, perform a dental and oral examination (in the awake and anesthetized patient), and record your findings. The modified Triadan tooth numbering system will be introduced, and an example of a dental record will be shown for entry of your diagnostic findings and treatment performed. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/oral-examination-and-charting-11-00-am-et

Webinar - 1/22/22 - Common Dental and Oral Pathology - VDOS (fee applies)
2022-01-22 06:00 - 07:45 | Virtual
You are not sure about how to call lesions in the mouth of dogs and cats? Looks like this, but could be that? Learn their names, causes, what else they could look like, and how to address them!
This webinar will review the most common dental and oral pathologies in dogs and cats, including periodontal disease, gingival enlargement, oral ulcers, stomatitis, eosinophilic granuloma, pyogenic granuloma, tooth wear, tooth fracture, endodontic and periapical disease, tooth resorption, jaw fracture, temporomandibular joint disorders, palate defects, oral soft tissue trauma, and oral tumors. The focus is on recognizing potential causes and diagnostic features of these conditions. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/common-dental-and-oral-pathology-9-00-am-et

Webinar - 1/21/22 - Starting Small Animal Dentistry - VDOS
2022-01-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2022-01-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This webinar will introduce you to the world of small animal dentistry and oral surgery. It will explain what equipment, instruments, materials, knowledge and practical skills are needed to become profitable in the most lucrative discipline of veterinary medicine. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
January 21 at 2PM ET or January 21 at 8PM ET
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/vets-and-techs

Webinar - 1/21/22 - Machine Mishaps-Troubleshooting Anesthetic Equipment - Think Anesthesia
2022-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Does working with a different anesthetic machine or equipment cause you some anxiety? Don’t stress—join us on Friday, Jan. 21st at 10am PT | 12pm CT | 1 pm ET for a live, interactive, webinar, Think Anesthesia: Machine Mishaps—Troubleshooting Anesthetic Equipment presented by Amanda M. Shelby, BSc, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia). In this 1-hour RACE approved webinar for veterinary technicians and veterinarians, review the components of the anesthetic machine, familiarize yourself with proper check out procedures to improve patient safety and test your knowledge on recognizing anesthetic machine and equipment mishaps through interactive polling! Register today at the link provided!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2021/12/machine-mishaps-troubleshooting-anesthetic-equipment

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-01-21 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
MEETING LINK: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi

Webinar - 1/20/22 - But He Does it Perfectly at Home!: Building Focus in Challenging Locations - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-01-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
If I had $1 for every time I’ve heard “but he does it perfectly at home” I’d be living the high life on a private island. As you continue on your dog training journey you will become aware, sometimes painfully aware, that what your dog KNOWS and what your dog DOES can be two very different things. So how can you make those two things match? This webinar will help show you the way forward!
Teaching behaviors and skills is only one part of the training equation. Generalizing those behaviors and skills to a variety of challenging locations is key to success, and typically much harder than initial training. Deb will discuss how to establish, build and encourage focus in new locations, and then how to then add trained behaviors to your focus sessions. If you start with focus first you will have much more success.
Topics we will consider in this webinar include choosing training locations wisely, trainer/dog responsibility, habit & context, setting realistic expectations, setting up for success, and making good training decisions in the moment.
Deb will provide you with some basic focus exercises that you can then use as the foundation on which you can build your training sessions. Starting with focus and then building strong behavior chains is the key to success out in the real world.
Presenter: Deb Jones, PhD
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 1/20/22 - Small Animal Medicine Mini Boot Camp Series: Diabetes Part 1 - UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (fee applies)
2022-01-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this session, Dr. Gilor will discuss the recent developments regarding management of diabetic dogs including:

Understanding what insulins are available
Selecting the best insulin for your patients
Selecting the best diet
How to incorporate and understand continuous glucose monitors for better diabetes management
Managing refractory cases and common comorbidities associated with diabetes

We are so thrilled to host Chen Gilor, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, who will provide his insights on this disease.
Date: Thursday, January 20, 2022
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm (PST)
CE Credit: Up to 2.0 hours (pending approval)
LIVE WEBINAR: The webinar will be live (PST) and interactive via Aventri Virtual Platform. The live sessions will be available as a recording to all registered attendees. If you do not attend the event live, you will not be able to receive CE credit.
UC Davis SVM Employees and Students: Special pricing available. Select SVM Employee or SVM student when registering.
WEBSITE LINK: https://ce.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/symposia-article/small-animal-medicine-mini-boot-camp-series-diabetes-part-1

Webinar - 1/20/22 - Partners in Investigating Animal Crimes - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-01-20 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Animal cruelty investigations benefit from the participation of a veterinarian trained to forensically evaluate the animal, the environment, and the facts of the case. This presentation will introduce the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s new program designed to match enforcement agencies with a community veterinarian, provide training and support to both parties, and address veterinary forensic deficits so frequently encountered when investigating and prosecuting animal cruelty cases.
Presenters:

As the Animal Cruelty Investigations Manager for the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Criminal Justice Program, Linda Fielder provides prosecutors, law enforcement, veterinarians, animal control officers, and animal rescues with essential operational and forensic support on criminal animal cruelty cases. Linda leads extensive training of these entities on evidence collection, scene processing, veterinary forensics, and sheltering of protective custody animal victims.
Linda has over 25 years of experience in animal protection. Prior to joining the Animal Legal Defense Fund, as Director of Shelter Medicine and Humane Investigations at the Oregon Humane Society, Linda supervised a fully operational 12,000 square foot veterinary teaching hospital and lead a law enforcement division with statewide jurisdiction that addressed thousands of reports of animal cruelty every year. In these roles, Linda was able to gain unique insight about the intersection of veterinary forensics and animal cruelty investigations, particularly with respect to large-scale cases, cases involving unique species of animals, and investigations into non-accidental injury to animals. She conceptualized and oversaw the Emergency Animal Sheltering certification program, one of the first in the country, at the Oregon Humane Society. A program that directly served, not only the Humane Investigations Department but facilitated a national response to natural disasters and animal cruelty cases. Serving as Incident Commander on numerous crime scenes, Linda is accustomed to interfacing with every stakeholder necessary for a successful investigation. Linda’s breadth of knowledge encompasses every aspect and phase of an animal cruelty investigation and prosecution, making her a unique asset in the field.
Linda was one of the first Certified Animal Welfare Administrators in the state of Oregon, is a Certified Property and Evidence Specialist, and has completed the FBI-LEEDA Executive Command Leadership Institutes.
Outside of work, Linda enjoys making pottery and exploring the local coastlines and tidepools with Sunny, a former street dog from Mexico. She also owns a houseplant shop in the front of her home on the Pacific Coast Highway in Oregon.

Senior Staff Attorney Emily Lewis works directly with law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and rescue groups providing direction and support for all aspects of criminal animal cruelty investigation and prosecution. She supports front-line responders by training and consulting on search warrant drafting, evidence collection and scene processing best practices.
Emily joined the Animal Legal Defense Fund after serving as staff attorney for the Oregon Humane Society Humane Law Enforcement Division, where she directly participated in hundreds of animal cruelty investigations, including the raid of a massive animal-fighting compound, cases involving large-scale neglect of livestock, and all manner of puppy mill and animal hoarder scenarios. It is this firsthand experience that has given her such a deep understanding of animal cruelty casework and prosecution. At the Capital, Emily was integral in the passage of a number of important animal protection bills including stricter laws prohibiting animal fighting, oversight of animal rescue entities, the Humane Agent Bill, increased cross reporting, and strengthening of pre-trial remedies available to animal care agencies or individuals. Emily’s work on these bills — along with her implementation of the first legal internship program at the humane society and her support and training of agency officers, staff and veterinarians — contributed to the rise of the Oregon Humane Society as a national leader in the field of animal cruelty investigation and veterinary forensics, in particular. She has presented nationally and internationally on the importance of the veterinarian’s role in recognizing, reporting and responding to animal neglect and abuse.
Emily holds a JD and Master of Studies in Environmental Law (MSEL) from Vermont Law School, where she graduated with honors and was awarded the Academic Excellence Award in both Torts and Environmental Ethics. She earned a B.A. in Environmental Ethics & Policy and was awarded the Arthur Schoenfeldt Environmental Ethics and Policy Award from the University of Portland. She is a two time winner of Spot Magazine’s “Top Dog: Attorney” award (2014 and 2016).
Emily is passionate about her role as a voice for animals and aiding in the pursuit of justice on their behalf.
Based in Portland, Ore., Emily lives with her rescued Great Dane, Whiskey. She enjoys running, live music, visiting the Pacific Ocean coastline, and spends time on her weekends volunteering at the Family Dogs New Life Shelter.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/partners-in-investigating-animal-crimes/

Online Event - 1/20/22 - Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with James Evans and Jennifer Evans (CARE) - Maddie's Fund
2022-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join us for an open, informal 50-minute conversation and Q+A with James Evans, founder of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE), and Jennifer Evans, CARE’s Chief Operating Officer.
With a mission to amplify BIPOC voices to promote human and animal well-being, the team at CARE acts to create equitable experiences with a multidisciplinary approach focused on addressing unconscious and hidden biases. They are inspired to rethink and rebuild animal welfare in a way that honors and reflects the well-being of all people.
In this discussion with Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith, James and Jennifer relate their personal journeys to their current focus on underserved BIPOC communities throughout the country, and how helping to build and assist human and animal related organizations is core to their own experiences and beliefs.
Afterwards, continue the conversation on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/candidconvoEvansCARE
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtc-ihrjwvHNI_dY-DO_QuCDygsung4ChO

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-01-20 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 Course - Enrollment open 1/1/22 to 1/20/22 - Spring Cohort 2022 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2022-01-20 | 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” 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

Seminar - 1/19/22 and 1/25/22 - New Laws for 2022 - CVMA (fee applies for non-members)
2022-01-19 17:30 - 18:45 | Virtual
With several new laws taking effect in 2022, veterinary practices will need to implement changes to remain in compliance. This talk will cover new and important laws that all employers and employees should be aware of moving forward. The course qualifies as continuing education credit for the purpose of California veterinarian and registered veterinary technician license renewal. This seminar is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and veterinary students only.
The following will be discussed during this webinar:
• New nametag requirement for veterinary practice staff
• Restrictions for non-veterinarian practice owners
• Changes to state examination licensure requirements
• Other employment laws affecting veterinary practice
This course is complimentary to all CVMA members.
Speakers
Dan Baxter, CVMA Executive Director
Mr. Baxter joined the California Veterinary Medical Association as its executive director after 20 years as the CVMA’s outside legal counsel. In the latter capacity, he worked with the CVMA’s executive staff, Board of Governors, and membership on a variety of issues large and small, ranging from legislative and regulatory work to litigation. In his role with the CVMA, Mr. Baxter looks forward to furthering the work of the association in support of the veterinary profession, including maintaining the CVMA’s status as a significant player in shaping veterinary-relevant statutes and regulations.
Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs
Dr. Grant Miller serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs for the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). As director, Dr. Miller assists California veterinary professionals with compliance issues and regulatory matters involving various local, state, and federal agencies. In addition, Dr. Miller heads the California Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps, a volunteer organization devoted to assisting animals with sheltering and veterinary care during disasters and emergencies.
Date and Time
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 | 5:30 PM-6:45 PM
Registration, cancellation, and substitution deadline: January 12, 2022
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 | 12:30 PM-1:45 PM
Registration, cancellation, and substitution deadline: January 18, 2022
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/learning/cvma-ce-programs-2/online-seminar-new-employment-laws-for-2021-january-26-2021/

Webinar - 1/19/22 - Whole and Intentional Leader Development - The AAWA
2022-01-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
What does it mean to bring our whole selves to work? How can we more thoughtfully invest in the growth of the people around us? At the same time, how can we more intentionally and effectively pursue our own personal growth as leaders?
Today most executive leaders will tell you that building culture and investing in people are at the top of their strategic priorities. Over the last two years, these topics have become critical for leaders in a competitive labor market where culture and talent are the winning edge.
In this session, Dr. Rob McKenna and Dr. Daniel Hallak from WiLD Leaders Inc. will lead an interactive conversation on how to architect the culture you want and how to invest in the whole and intentional development of people and leaders. You’ll leave equipped to engage, attract, and develop the right people through the right culture and systems for investing in people. Plus, you’ll learn about a new leadership certificate program offered by The Association and developed by WiLD Leaders.
This live and recorded program is approved for

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/whole-leader

Webinar - 1/19/22 - Building Legacy: Your Organization’s Guide to Planned Giving Conversations - Network for Good
2022-01-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Have you wanted to include legacy giving into your program and are getting stuck on how to have the legacy conversation?
Join us as legacy giving expert Lori Kranczer demystifies planned giving and goes through the parameters of a successful legacy conversation, including selecting the right donors to speak with, how to have a value-based conversation and address objections, and matching the right gift option with each donor.
You’ll come away with the confidence to have a legacy conversation and action items to grow your program.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/building-legacy/

Webinar – 1/19/22 – Playgroups Part 2: The What – Dogs Playing for Life
2022-01-19 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
In Part 2, we dive into what DPFL-style Playgroups look like! During this webinar, we will view and discuss dog-to-dog communication and body language, as well as some of the operational aspects of a successful playgroup program.
Attendees will learn the various ways in which handlers should observe and learn about the dogs in their playgroups in order to create the safest, most enriching and informational experiences for the dogs in their care.
WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Webinar - 1/18/22 - Adoption Requirements vs. Open Adoptions: a Conversation - HASS
2022-01-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Fenced yards, vet checks, home visits…are these restrictive adoption requirements standing in the way of pets getting adopted into loving homes? The evidence shows open, barrier-free adoptions lead to the same positive outcomes—while saving more animals.
If you’re considering a change to your adoption process but don’t know where to start, join this face-to-face conversation led by Abbie Moore, CEO of Adopt-a-Pet.com to learn how to increase adoptions, connect more pets with people, and solve adoption program challenges. Abbie will be joined by panelists Clare Callison, Maddie’s® Director of National Pet Supply and Demand at American Pets Alive!; Allison Cardona, Deputy Director of Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control; Stephanie Frommer, Senior Director of Operations at Humane Rescue Alliance; Luis Quintanilla, Executive Director of Humane Society of Harlingen; and Alisha Vianello, Program Director at Gateway Pet Guardians.
This conversation is for you whether you are new to the concept of open adoptions, are examining your adoption process, or have concerns about open adoptions. It’s not just for shelters, either—foster-based rescue groups are invited to come with their thoughts and questions, too.
Hear a fresh, innovative perspective from this panel of experts. Come and contribute to this invaluable conversation!
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJclf-2urzItH9VPyN9Jz5cubIjSwN5wfKJG

Webinar - 1/18/22 - Intro to Social Media Marketing for Animal Shelters - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-01-18 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
This webinar is tailored specifically to animal shelter representatives who want to learn more about the basics of social media marketing and how it can be utilized to increase online reputation, receive community support to increase staff morale, increase visibility to possibly decrease the animal length of stay/increase adoptions and so much more!

Definition of social media marketing including several basic terminologies (such as content, reach, engagement, and reactions).
Discussion of the 5 networking platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Linkedin and YouTube noting the differences between them, and tips to understand how may or may not work for your organization.
Learn about the importance of social media marketing and ways to demonstrate analytics to potentially prove the ROI
Understanding of content and the importance of consistent posting. We’ll talk about the psychology of social media marketing and go over a few recipes for success.
The importance of ‘posting with a purpose’ and the value of social listening, including the presentation of a few examples of successful posts.
Long-time animal residents and a few examples of posts that had successful results.
The importance of return to owner posts including photographs and videos
The impact of creating sharable graphics, how you can easily make them, and the importance of building your brand online.
Research a way to develop an efficient social media plan and help you understand what your goals for your online presence might be
The significance of building your online reputation to potentially receive greater community support.
Creating an emergency or crisis communication plan in case it’s ever needed.

Presenter
Angelina Martin is the owner of Online Media Solutions. Angelina has been involved in social media marketing for the past 10 years. Awarded the first Sonoma County contract for online media to oversee & direct online marketing services helping to increase Facebook page likes from 4K to 23K, increase 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 2016-2020, the local area had 4 major disaster-related events (wildfires) and she produced and implemented social media content, plans, and strategies with success. Mentored by an experienced operations manager, she also successfully researched, designed, and implemented a successful disaster preparedness plan for the online community. After working through so many disaster response events, Angelina has developed educational webinars to help other animal shelter organizations become more prepared for future events.
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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/intro-to-social-media-marketing-for-animal-shelters/

Town Hall - 1/18/22 - Appointment Based Pet Intake Discussion - NACA
2022-01-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Register for a discussion on the NACA Guideline on Appointment-Based Pet Intake into Shelters.
Zoom Link: Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUoceisrTkuEtAfkD1Iu9TaVEgk3lghyNeb
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Video link: https://vimeo.com/662318707/8f609d064b
Link to submit questions in advance: https://forms.gle/DPCX2QGgyU9AEBCU6
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.nacanet.org/live-townhall/

Online Course - Starts 1/16/22- Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning - IAABC (fee applies)
2022-01-16 | Virtual
This course will help you:

Think scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.
Understand and break training into component principles.
Understand environmental events that maintain behavior.
Increase your ability to be humane and effective.
Understand how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud our thinking and our work.
Consider what we are describing when we say an animal is “confident,” “creative,” “a problem solver,” and how we should approach those learners.
See the common principles at play in different animals & species.
Become a more effective and humane trainer by cutting through the jargon and directly assessing behavior.

Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: JoAnna Platzer, B.Sc. & Dr. Erica Feuerbacher
Course Activities, Objectives, & Assessment
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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-animal-behavior-and-learning/
