Shelter Learniverse

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 6/29/21 - Tom Kremer on RTO-Focused Data Analysis - CASCAR - UC Davis KSMP
2021-06-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Some of you probably already saw Tom Kremer’s article in Frontiers journal, “A New Web-Based Tool for RTO-Focused Animal Shelter Data Analysis.” This Tuesday, June 29, Tom will show us how the team at Dallas Animal Services was able to use this tool to document where dogs were coming from in the community and how far from home they were found, providing robust support for the idea that most stray dogs are best served by efforts to reunite them with their families in the neighborhood of origin, ideally by helping finders to bypass a trip to the shelter for person and pet. Tom will give us some of the key insights from the study and answer questions about how this online tool can be adapted for use by any shelter.
This might be a good one to invite your field officers to join, and also maybe the data geeks on your team. Hope you can join us, this should be fun!
CASCAR room link: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg

Webinar - 6/29/21 - Focus on Tooth Resorption and Stomatitis - VDOS (fee applies)
2021-06-29 11:00 - 12:40 | Virtual
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-2-00-pm-et

Webinar - 6/28/21 - Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia) - VDOS (fee applies)
2021-06-28 11:00 - 12:40 | Virtual
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-2-00-pm-et

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-06-28 08:00 - 09:00, 2021-06-21 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 Conference - 6/18/21 to 6/19/21 and 6/26/21 to 6/27/21 - PacVet Live 2021 - CVMA (fee applies)
2021-06-27, 2021-06-26, 2021-06-19 | Virtual
We invite veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and practice managers to ride the tide to our fully interactive online PacVet Live conference. Earn up to 32 CEUs over four days with sessions to choose from in two concurrent tracks each day! Since we can’t make it to the beach, we’ll bring the beach to you with some beach-themed fun with games and exciting raffles.
New to online learning? Fear not! We promise even the technologically challenged with be surfin’ the online learning wave like a pro with live CVMA support!
WEBSITE LINK: https://pacvet.net/long-beach/

Webinar - 6/26/21 - The Drop Trap: A Trapper’s Best Friend - Community Cats Podcast
2021-06-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Trying to catch the last cat in your colony who isn’t fixed? Got a wily feral who just won’t go into a box trap, no matter how much you spend on roasted chicken? How about catching a litter of kittens all at once—with their mom? All these tough trapping situations and more can be solved if you know how to use a drop trap! Join Neighborhood Cats, co-designers of the first commercially available drop trap, as they discuss how to use this invaluable tool. Plus tips and tricks for advanced drop trappers, too.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/9082168766372614928

Webinar - 6/25/21 - The Top Ten: Questions and Controversy with Community Cat Programs - MCC and Maddie’s Fund
2021-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Are you considering launching, or have recently launched, a RTF/SNR/TNR program and are now dealing with an onslaught of questions and/or pushback from your community about why you’re putting cats/kittens back where they came from? Are you being accused of abandonment? Wreaking havoc on the environment, birds, gardens, peace AND quiet? Although it may not feel like it at times, you and your community share the same goal. Whether you identify as an animal welfare professional, a bird lover, someone who just wants these cats out of your yard, or all of the above, we’re all here for the most effective, sustainable way to reduce the number of cats living outside. Our challenge lies in communicating the benefits of a proven strategy that can often seem counterintuitive to those new to feline management.
Join this all-star panel:
Maddie’s® Director of Feline Lifesaving, Monica Frenden
HSUS Senior Analyst, Cat Protection & Policy, Danielle Bays
Executive Director of Stray Cat Alliance, Christi Metropole
They will give answers to the top ten questions you receive about TNR, SNR, returning cats, and let us know how to message community cat program alignment with our universally-held goal of managing feline populations.
Want to be sure your question is addressed? Email #allthecats@millioncatchallenge.org and we’ll queue it up for showtime.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NEcrYUdORHursmeF76ki_w

Online Course - 6/24/21 - VIRTUAL Wildland Fireline Safety Course - ResQFAST (fee applies)
2021-06-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
You will be introduced to & gain knowledge of the basic incident management organization, general wildland safety and the basics of fire behavior. Review & discuss current issues/concerns in the wildland, risk management and entrapment avoidance. Review forecasts and assessments for the upcoming fire season. You must check with your organization for acceptance of the course to comply with your agencies guidelines. This course is required by Sonoma County to become an Animal Disaster Service Worker.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.resqfast.com/event-info/virtual-fireline-safety-course-1-5

Webinar - 6/24/21 - What’s New? Updates on Infectious Diseases in Shelter Medicine - Texas Unites (fee applies)
2021-06-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
This presentation will review and provide updates on the risk factors, pathogenesis, clinical disease, and epidemiology of infectious diseases in animal sheltering settings, with an emphasis on prevention of disease. We will focus on updates in the management of dermatophytosis, retroviruses, and feline URI.
Presenter
Chumkee Aziz, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine), Senior Director, Northern Tier Shelter Initiative, ASPCA
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Password is provided with registration confirmation.
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Your $49 registration fee provides access to all webinars May 19 through July 1.
All sessions are CE approved through DSHS and AAWA with selected sessions approved through TBVME. This session is approved for DVM and LVT CE through TBVME.
Registration will remain open throughout the Virtual Learning Series. Register early to participate live in your chosen sessions or enjoy the recorded sessions at your convenience.
For a complete listing of the series’ webinars with descriptions and speaker information, please see our Virtual Learning Series Brochure.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.texasunites.com/training/

Webinar - 6/24/21 - Cytology for Shelters - Texas Unites (fee applies)
2021-06-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Cytologic evaluation of fine needle aspirate samples can rapidly provide valuable information with minimal cost. In a shelter setting, cytology can be used to guide treatment, surgical planning, and any special adoption considerations. In this session, we will review specimen collection, slide preparation, and microscopic evaluation. Proper collection and preparation of specimens is necessary for appropriate microscopic interpretation. Several tips and tricks will be provided to improve preparation of cytologic specimens. The cytologic appearance of inflammation, benign neoplasia, and malignant neoplasia will be presented. At the end of the session, attendees will have the confidence to collect, prepare, and review routine cytology specimens. Additionally, we will cover various pathologist consultation services available for challenging cytology cases.
Presenter
Julie Piccione, DVM, MS, DACVP, Clinical Pathology Section Head, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Connect to this webinar on Your Conference Connection Page. *Password required*
Password is provided with registration confirmation.
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Like this topic? Register Today!
Your $49 registration fee provides access to all webinars May 19 through July 1.
All sessions are CE approved through DSHS and AAWA with selected sessions approved through TBVME. This session is approved for DVM and LVT CE through TBVME.
Registration will remain open throughout the Virtual Learning Series. Register early to participate live in your chosen sessions or enjoy the recorded sessions at your convenience.
For a complete listing of the series’ webinars with descriptions and speaker information, please see our Virtual Learning Series Brochure.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.texasunites.com/training/

Webinar - 6/24/21 - Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Socializing Neonate & Singleton Kittens - ASPCAPro
2021-06-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Neonate and singleton kittens are some of the most vulnerable in the sheltering system. Balancing the necessary medical needs of this specialized population while also providing positive interactions to boost socialization is key to their long-term physical and behavioral health. Join the ASPCA Learning Lab and colleagues from the field as they discuss tips and tricks of the trade on how your team can best support our youngest feline friends. During this session, you’ll also have an opportunity to have your questions answered via a live Q&A.
Takeaways

Socialization tips and tricks any organization can use, regardless of resources
Better understand the balance between medical and behavioral needs of neonate & singleton kittens
How providing socialization and handling experiences to neonate & singleton kittens prevents behavior issues from developing

Suited For
Animal behavior and shelter professionals, volunteers, and foster care providers.
Presenters
Chumkee Aziz, DVM, DVM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Senior Director, Shelter Medicine, ASPCA
Adi Hovav, CPDT-KA, Behavior Manager, Adoption Center, ASPCA
Jackie Noble, Nursery & Foster Manager, San Diego Humane Society
Christina Ellwood, Foster and Rescue Coordinator, Charleston Animal Society
Meike Oliver, Senior Manager, ASPCA Kitten Nursery

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/shelter-behavior-roundtable-socializing-neonate-singleton-kittens

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-06-24 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 - 6/24/21 - Behavior Skill-Building: Communicating With Canines - Texas Unites (fee applies)
2021-06-24 08:30 - 10:00 | Virtual
So much of getting the best from a dog pivots upon one particular concept – communication – and the best of communication follows two Golden Rules (Reward what you want and STOP rewarding what you don’t want!). It also honors the “Five C’s” (calm, clear, confident, consistent and canine-intuitive). Beyond that, body language is the name of the game. Dogs express themselves clearly through postures, positions, movement and energy. They read our posture and the positions we take, plus how we move and the energy we project, and they interpret them in the unique context of their species (not ours). With dogs, it is not so much what you say but how you say it.
Not getting the response you want from certain dogs? A simple change of posture or position may be all you need. Want to bring out a dog’s most calm focus and “follow-ship?” Well-timed genuine smiles and canine-intuitive movement promotes both. Following common canine social cues is also important, and shelter personnel and rescue volunteers who know them are in a good position to bring out the best in their dogs.
Presenter
Lynne V. Swanson, DVM – Behavior Coordinator for Safe Harbor Farm K9 Rescue & Rehab
Connect to this webinar on Your Conference Connection Page. *Password required*
Password is provided with registration confirmation.
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Your $49 registration fee provides access to all webinars May 19 through July 1.
All sessions are CE approved through DSHS and AAWA with selected sessions approved through TBVME. This session is approved for DVM and LVT CE through TBVME.
Registration will remain open throughout the Virtual Learning Series. Register early to participate live in your chosen sessions or enjoy the recorded sessions at your convenience.
For a complete listing of the series’ webinars with descriptions and speaker information, please see our Virtual Learning Series Brochure.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.texasunites.com/training/

Online Conference - 6/23/21 to 6/24/21 - Best Friends National Conference - Best Friends (fee applies)
2021-06-24, 2021-06-23 | Virtual
Join us for the 2021 Best Friends National Conference, taking place virtually on June 23 and 24. During this online event, thousands of animal welfare leaders from around the country will virtually gather together and share solutions to save the lives of homeless dogs and cats.
Whether you’re the director of a local shelter, volunteer at an animal organization, an animal control officer, a veterinarian or vet tech or just want to learn more about animal welfare, this virtual event is for you.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends.org/events/best-friends-national-conference

Webinar - 6/23/21 - Best Practice Strategies for Animal Shelters with Dr. Sara Pizano - Getting 2 Zero
2021-06-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
In this presentation, Dr. Pizano will outline the foundational elements for a successful animal welfare program in every community that starts by keeping pets from entering the shelter.
Topics from public policy and community initiatives to shelter population management and live outcome programs will be discussed.
Dr. Pizano is the author of The Best Practice Playbook for Animal Shelters now available as an ebook on Amazon and Apple books. She is also the principal consultant and creator of Team Shelter USA, a faculty member at the University of Florida and an advisor to the Million Cat Challenge.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3wQh4MN

Webinar - 6/23/21 - Leadership During a Crisis - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-06-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA reviews how to lead during a crisis. Whether it is a virus or a recession, being a leader isn’t always smooth sailing. Learn what leadership skills are required to lead during rough waters and how to work on them all the time even when things are going well.
This 2021 leadership track course is approved by the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager Board as applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), CVPM Course Approval ID# 20-81.

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 20
RACE Program number: 757599/757601
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/june-23-2021-leadership-during-a-crisis/

Webinar — Positive Puppy Socialization - in Times of Restricted Real World Interactions. Presented by Louise Stapleton-Frappell — Pet Professional Guild
2021-06-23 11:00 - 12:00
Puppy Essentials – Your Virtual and In-Person Guide to Early Socialization and Development – is a fun, interactive, training resource from DogNostics Education that can be used virtually to guide puppy owners through the first essential lessons. The focus of Puppy Essentials is socialization to situations, people, objects and other puppies; developing bite inhibition; preventing resource guarding; preventing separation anxiety; learning about canine communication and working with collaborative care skills.
Learning Objectives:

Help educate your clients about the importance of socialization.
Help your clients prevent resource-guarding issues.
Help take the fear out of being alone.
Teach clients to ‘speak dog.’
Provide a guideline and suggested curriculum for virtual and in-person puppy socialization classes.

Webinar - 6/23/21 - Positive Puppy Socialization in Times of Restricted Real World Interactions - PPG (fee applies)
2021-06-23 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Puppy Essentials – Your Virtual and In-Person Guide to Early Socialization and Development – is a fun, interactive, training resource from DogNostics Education that can be used virtually to guide puppy owners through the first essential lessons. The focus of Puppy Essentials is socialization to situations, people, objects and other puppies; developing bite inhibition; preventing resource guarding; preventing separation anxiety; learning about canine communication and working with collaborative care skills.
Learning Objectives:

Help educate your clients about the importance of socialization.
Help your clients prevent resource-guarding issues.
Help take the fear out of being alone.
Teach clients to ‘speak dog.’
Provide a guideline and suggested curriculum for virtual and in-person puppy socialization classes.

About Your Presenter
Louise Stapleton-Frappell – B.A. Hons, PCT- A, PCBC-A, CAP3, CTDI, DN-FSG2, DN-CPCT2, CWRI
Louise Stapleton-Frappell, Partner and Faculty Member of DogNostics Career Center and Board Member of The Pet Professional Guild, is a Professional Canine Trainer and Behavior Consultant – Accredited by The Pet Professional Accreditation Board. Louise has constantly built on her knowledge and furthered her education in the field of force-free, rewards based, science-based pet training. The creator of the DogNostics’ Dog Trainer Certification Program, Louise has presented at conferences internationally and has gained a reputation for expertly teaching and training humans and canines at her own establishment, The DogSmith of Estepona, in Southern Spain, where she offers a wide range of both group and private classes and pet dog services.
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4178734

Online Conference - 6/21/21 to 6/23/21 - Vet Show @ Home - Vet Show
2021-06-23 06:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-22 06:00 - 16:00, 2021-06-21 06:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
You heard it right! In light of the great success of both Vet Show @ Home in October and March, we’re once again taking the magic of our live shows and re-sizing it to fit your screen—to be enjoyed anywhere with internet access. The third edition of Vet Show @ Home will feature 90+ hours of CE, the very best education from world-renowned speakers, AI-powered matchmaking with our top suppliers, thought-leading roundtable discussions, and many hours of networking opportunities. You can earn 20 CE credits while coming together with your community.
Oh yea, and it’s FREE to attend again!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us.vetshow.com/at-home

Webinar - 6/22/21 - Caring for Caregivers: The Three Areas Crucial to Mental Wellbeing - Fear Free
2021-06-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this webinar presented by Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, you will learn about the variables that place veterinarians at high risk for mental health challenges and how to assess your own wellbeing. Dr. Marks will identify concerning signs in our own health and others as well as the three areas crucial to mental wellbeing: compassion satisfaction, compassion stress, and compassion fatigue. She will also provide realistic strategies to help veterinarians take care of themselves physically and mentally.
Brought to you by Virox Animal Health, Makers of Rescue
WEBSITE LINK: https://fearfreepets.com/resources/webinars/

Webinar — Preparing for Trial: What Witnesses and Experts Need to Know — NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-06-22 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
In prosecuting animal cruelty offenses, success largely depends on the prosecutor’s witnesses testifying confidently and competently. (After all, our victims cannot take the stand for themselves!) Unfortunately, testifying in trial is not a natural-born skill, and individuals involved in the animal welfare community—animal service, veterinarians, and animal shelter staff—do not have nearly enough opportunities to practice it.
In this webinar, Oregon Animal Cruelty Deputy District Attorney Jake Kamins will give you the tips you need to present your testimony effectively and efficiently, always keeping in mind his “golden rule” (TELL THE TRUTH!) You will learn how to prepare for the big day, what questions to ask in advance, and how to keep yourself calm and composed even under the harshest cross-examination.

Webinar — Solving Conflicts with Prairie Dogs — HSUS
2021-06-22 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Are prairie dog colonies causing conflicts in your community? Or are you looking for the best way to preserve populations of this keystone species? Either way, join us for a free webinar, in which we will share the best methods (shaped from our years of experience in the field!) for coexisting with prairie dogs and solving conflicts.
Topics covered will include:
• Basic prairie dog biology/ecology
• Role of prairie dogs as keystone species
• Basic prairie dog management plans (links to online template management plans)
• Conflict prevention mechanisms
• Coexistence tactics including barriers & buffer zones
• Passive and wild to wild translocation
• Further training opportunities & resources
• Q&A

Webinar — Fear Learning and How to Work with Fearful Dogs. Presented by Alexandra Santos — Pet Professional Guild
2021-06-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Fear is an emotion and, as such, subject to respondent conditioning. Therefore, trying to solve fear related problems by focusing solely on modifying the behavior may be pointless. Fear related problems need a respondent as well as an operant approach.
Fear learning is a type of emotional learning that is quite persistent for various reasons:
a) It is linked with survival.
b) The brain is prewired with a negativity bias.
c) Sensory information conveyed by the thalamus reaches the amygdala (the brain’s center for emotional processing) much faster than it reaches the neocortex (the brain’s center for cognitive processes and thought). This means an animal will more readily emit an emotional response than a thought-out one.
This presentation focuses not only on fear learning, but also on the mechanisms that make it so persistent and why a respondent approach to solving fear related problems is essential. Some guidelines for effectively working with fearful dogs will also be presented.
Learning Objectives:

The function of emotions.
How fear learning occurs.
Systematic desensitization is much more than gradually reducing distance between the dog and the feared stimulus.
How to effectively apply systematic desensitization when working with fearful dogs.
Why respondent extinction may backfire in some cases.
How differential reinforcement of incompatible behaviors may, in fact, be flooding.
Some guidelines for working with fearful dogs.

Webinar - 6/5/21, 6/12/21, and 6/19/21 - Suzanne Clothier - Goodness of Fit - PuppyWorks (fee applies)
2021-06-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Interaction of Dog Temperament, Intrinsic/Extrinsic Motivation, Needs & Training Capabilities!
Earn up to 6 CEU’s
A New Framework for Understanding Temperament & the Individual Dog!

Deeper understanding how temperament effects whether training is or is not successful, depending on the individual dog, handler & task.
A dog’s intrinsic/extrinsic motivation, how it affects what it wants to do, can do, struggles to do & how this effects training and homing.
A structure for thinking about what to want, need & expect from a dog and how to identify a best match-home for a dog.
Fees: Participate in all 3 sessions for a total of $95 ($80 for groups of 4+) or choose any combination of 2 sessions at $35 per session.
Each session is at 12:00 Noon Eastern, 11:00 AM Central, 10:00 AM Mountain and 9:00 AM West Coast times.
Each segment starts with a presentation of about 1 1/2 hours, followed by a 15 minute “coffee break” and ends with a 45 minute Q/A session during which the speaker will respond to questions posed by attendees of the live sessions.
Whether you make the live sessions or not, you will be able to access a complete recording of each session for 1 year.
Links to the recordings will be emailed to all participants the day after each live session.
CEU credits will be provided at the end of series. You have the option of providing your CCPDT number during the ticket purchase. IAABC Certificates will be emailed upon request after the final session in the series.
Invites & Reminders to the zoom live sessions are being sent from . We recommend you add this email address to your email program’s address book to assure they are not being filtered out by your spam/junk filters.

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WEBINAR OBJECTIVES
There are 4 primary objectives to give attendees:

A new framework for understanding temperament & the individual dog.
A deeper understanding of why training is or is not successful (partially or wholly), depending on the individual dog and how to identify the best match.
A structure for thinking about what they want/need/expect from dog and how to identify the best match.
A structure for finding the best match home for a dog.

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SESSION 1: Saturday, June 5, 2021
Basics of Temperament – what it is, what it is not!
Some CARAT aspects (Clothier’s Animal Response Assessment Tool) come into play so attendees have a new framework for thinking about the individual dog; develop understanding of intrinsic/extrinsic motivation and how that affects what the dog wants to do, can do, struggles to do, and the genetically selected behaviors vs. trained behaviors.
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SESSION 2: Saturday, June 12, 2021
​Aspects of the Relationship Assessment Tool!
Some aspects for assessing the dog-human dynamics; identifying best candidates and “non-negotiable” qualities for successful candidates.

SESSION 3: Saturday, June 19, 2021
Looking at 3 Different Expectations!
Three different dog candidates, how to line up their needs and preferences for best placement and what that might look like in a dog:

Family Dogs
Sports Competitors
Service Dogs

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