Shelter Learniverse

Online Course – Starts 5/1/23 – Feline Behavior Solutions: Teaching Foundation Behaviors for Modifying Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-05-01 | Virtual
Modification of any problematic or unwanted behavior requires mechanical skill, knowledge of species-specific behavior, and experience with a variety of strategies and techniques. This course will provide opportunities for anyone who works with cats to gain all of that, and more. Each of the five weeks is packed with information that can be directly and immediately applied to a variety of cat behavior cases, from aggression to anxiety and from fighting to fear.
This course was created for cat behavior consultants who are looking to take on more advanced cases, or cat lovers simply looking to teach cats specific skills. Content is relevant to anyone who works with cats in a professional, volunteer, or personal capacity.
Course Begins: May 1, 2023
Duration: 5 weeks
Instructor: Katenna Jones, ACAAB, CCBC
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/feline-behavior-solutions-teaching-foundation-behaviors-for-modifying-behavior/

Webinar - 5/1/23 - YouTube LIVE: Expanding our Minds with Lyme - VETGirl
2023-05-01 17:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Do you know all you NEED to know about Lyme?
In this complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl – Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Kathryn Duncan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) reviews canine Lyme disease as it relates to the tick vector, clinical signs, and available diagnostics. Tune in for case discussions to learn about the latest recommendations on treatment and prevention!
NOTE: To attend this YouTube LIVE session, there is no “registration.” To attend, simply go to our YouTube Page at the time of the event where the webinar will be hosted, LIVE!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Trial or Elite member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-1-2023-youtube-live-expanding-our-minds-with-lyme/

Conference – 5/2/23 to 5/4/23 – Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals – Humane Canada (fee applies)
2023-05-02 08:00 - 21:30 | Virtual
Humane Canada is hosting the 10th anniversary of the largest animal welfare event in Canada, the Summit for Animals, in Victoria, BC May 3-4 2023, with an optional Busy Beaver Training & Deep Dive Day, sponsored by Edmonton Humane Society on May 2. This annual event brings together animal welfare professionals, advocates and volunteers to learn cutting-edge information from thought leaders in the sector, while building long-lasting professional connections that will help advance attendees’ advocacy efforts in benefit of animals and their welfare.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanecanada.swoogo.com/summit/

Online Event - 5/2/23 - Your PPG Shelter & Rescue Divisional Meetup - SFACC FETCH: Helping Long-term Shelter Dogs Thrive via Consistency and Enrichment - PPG
2023-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Location: Login to Zoom directly or watch this event live-streamed in the PPG Member Group on Facebook
Hosts: K Holden Svirsky & LT
Guest: Pauline Le and Jessica McEntee
A casual presentation with live group chat and Q&A. Informal, Fun & Educational Just For PPG Members
Location: Login to Zoom directly or watch this event live-streamed in the PPG Member Group on Facebook
Recorded: Yes, this event is recorded and will be available in the PPG member Group on Facebook.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5216805

Webinar - 5/2/23 - Survey Results: Access to Vet Care in California Shelters - CalAnimals
2023-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
An important statewide survey was conducted in the fall of 2022 to help assess and quantify the veterinary shortage in California shelters and the impact it is having on our operations. Spoiler alert: The impact is significant and is affecting hundreds of thousands of shelter pets! Join us for a review of the data and a discussion about possible solutions. Where do we go from here?

Mike Greenberg, DVM, Access to Vet Care, Jennifer Scarlett, DVM, San Francisco SPCA, and Gary Weitzman, DVM, San Diego Humane Society

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YqoYZsciSumvCMgH-jeVlg

Online Course – Starts 5/3/23 – Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-05-03 | Virtual
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.
Course Begins: May 3, 2023
Duration: 12 weeks
Instructor: Erin Jones, PhD, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, CDBC
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
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
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS **

Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Wednesdays at 8:00 pm Eastern (first meeting May 10th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration with the exception of Week 7 (June 21st) which is 2 hours in duration
There are 12 meetings for this course

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

Webinar - 5/3/23 - Listening Skills for Leaders - The AAWA
2023-05-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
One of the most important skills for any leader is the ability to listen. However, many of us need to learn how to listen effectively. We usually prepare our response rather than trying to process and understand the other person’s message. This webinar will explore the power of listening and identify practices to help you listen at a deeper level to gain a better understanding and build trust with your employees.
Presenter: Maria Morukian, President, MSM Global Consulting
This webinar has been pre-approved for:

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

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/5-03-23

Webinar - 5/3/23 - Fluid Therapy - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-05-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
Up your fluid therapy game!!
In this 1.5-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC, will review updates in small animal fluid therapy while taking a case-based, clinical approach to understanding the principles of fluid therapy. We will discuss the importance of judicious crystalloid fluid therapy, controversies around colloid therapy, and the importance of blood products. Following this presentation, veterinary professionals will have a better comfort level and understanding of fluid therapy guidelines to improve patient care.
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 check out your options, including our new 14-day, no-commitment ELITE Trial.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-3-2023-fluid-therapy/

Hybrid Conference - 5/4/23 to 5/7/23 - IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference - IAABC (fee applies)
2023-05-04 04:30 - 17:00 | The Royal Sonesta Houston, 2222 W Loop S, Houston, TX, 77027, United States
Are you interested in animal behavior and training? If so, you won’t want to miss the IAABC Foundation Conference 2023 coming to Houston and via livestream May 4-7th. The IAABC Foundation, sister organization to the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (the IAABC), will be hosting its annual conference at the The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, and you’re invited to join us for four days of learning, networking, and fun.
This year’s conference features a fantastic lineup of speakers, including experts in dog behavior, cat behavior, horse behavior, and more. You’ll have the opportunity to attend a variety of educational sessions and workshops, covering topics such as:

Canine behavior and shelter assessments
Feline behavior and shelter enrichment strategies
Equine shelter behavior and training techniques
Collaboration of Veterinary Medicine and Behavior in a Shelter environment
And much more!

In addition to the educational sessions, the IAABC Foundation is hosting 4 unique off-site events including a visit to the Friends For Life Shelter and BARC Animal Shelter. You’ll also have the chance to network with fellow animal behavior enthusiasts, connect with exhibitors and vendors, and participate in special events such as a silent auction and a cocktail reception.
A scholarship is available to marginalized communities. Also, IAABC members receive an additional discount, so if you’re not already a member, now is the perfect time to join!
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business and connect with like-minded individuals. Register now for the IAABC Foundation Conference in Houston. See you there!
If you have any questions, contact the IAABC Foundation at questions@iaabcfoundation.org. If you’re interested in looking for a ride or room share, join the conversation at this Facebook Event Page. The event social media toolkit is available for you to use if you would like to share this event with your family, friends and colleagues on social media.
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/2023-animal-behavior-conference/

Webinar - 5/4/23 - Social Media Marketing Strategies for Animal Shelters - CalAnimals
2023-05-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This live presentation is designed specifically for animal shelter representatives who want to learn more about the basics of social media marketing and how to build out a social media marketing strategy.
Posting compelling content to social networking platforms can be utilized to increase online reputation, receive community support to increase staff morale, while increasing visibility to possibly decrease the animal length of stay/increasing adoptions and so much more!
During this presentation, we’ll discuss the following topics:
• Content Strategy and Planning
• Discussion about how the Algorithm works & improving visibility (reach) of your posts
• Importance of Social Listening
• Setting your content up for success
• Using the Indirect Method of posting your content to improve your reputation
Afterward, stick around for a Q&A discussion to possibly help answer questions you may have by sharing through our experiences
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UFGRTciTRiKtr_vVXbg-7g

Online Event – 5/4/23 – Live from the Ranch with Amber Quann – Karen Pryor Academy
2023-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Do you dream of dining out with your canine companion? Tune into the next episode of Live from The Ranch to learn about brewery and cafe manners for you and your dog with guest Amber Quann and Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer. Enjoy this free virtual event with real-time training demos, audience Q&A, and more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 5/4/23 - Guardians of their Galaxy: Addressing Resource Guarding in Dogs - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
When dogs protect access to something they value – like food, toys, bones, a spot on the couch, or maybe even a favourite person – we call it “resource guarding”.
Resource guarding is a common issue. It can lead to aggression and other undesirable behaviours that can put human and other animal family members at risk.
During this webinar, we’ll explore effective management and training techniques to address resource guarding.
You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of guarding behaviours, how to prevent it from developing in puppies, and how to modify the behaviour in adult dogs.
This webinar is a must-attend for dog owners, trainers, and anyone interested in better understanding, managing, and modifying dog behaviour.
Instructor: Nancy Tucker
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar Series - 5/6/23, 5/20/23, and 6/3/23 - The Art of Raising a Happy, Healthy Kitten - National Kitten Coalition
2023-05-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
The National Kitten Coalition and the EveryCat Health Foundation are hosting a three-part Webinar Series. If you are planning to or have recently added a new kitten to your family, or are looking for information to share with new kitten families in your community, this series will provide crucial information for raising a kitten into a happy, healthy cat.
Part One: Getting Ready for Your New Family Member May 6th, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 pm EDT.
This session will cover:
-Selecting The Right Kitten (evaluating your needs and expectations, where to go, what questions to ask)
-Preparing Your Home (kitten proofing, necessary supplies, litterbox logistics)
-Where To Go For Help (finding the support you need)
Part Two: Raising a Happy Kitten May 20th, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 pm EDT.
This session will cover:
-Socialization (kitten kindergarten, introduction to new experiences)
-Understanding Behavior (environmental enrichment, appropriate play)
-Fear Free Handling (training techniques)
Part Three: Raising a Healthy Kitten June 3rd, 2023, 12:00-1:30 pm EDT.
This session will cover:
-Routine Vet Care: (finding a cat-friendly practice, vaccines, spay/neuter)
-Normal Development: (growth and nutrition)
-Common Health Issues: (what to watch for to help decide when to go to the vet)
This series is free to attend, thanks to our generous sponsors! Register once for access to all three events! You will utilize the same link to attend all three sessions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3294773884135102303

Online Course – 5/6/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-05-06 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
Proudly sponsored by Tomahawk Live Trap
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/5162202024417496160

Webinar - 5/8/23 - The Handler End of the Leash: How Body Language Tells the Tale with Suzanne Clothier - PPG (fee applies)
2023-05-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Much of dog training is focused on the dog, or the mechanics of markers and rewards. Yet in many ways, handlers can and do affect their dog’s behavior and learning. Many training problems are rooted in communication issues, caused by a handler’s body language and unintended messages.
The dog’s understanding of the handler’s behavior is built in the details of how the handler typically moves, laughs, smiles, speaks, breathes, etc. in familiar and comfortable settings. But under stress, in unfamiliar or challenging situations, things can change. Shifts in the handler signals to the dog that the person he relies on is alarmed, angry, worried, or even afraid. Depending on the dog, this can have significant impact on behavior. We can be more effective in helping the dog when we understand the handler in new ways, and have practical approaches to help them say what they mean and mean what they say.
Learning Objectives
Meta-messages – seeing the whole picture
Breathing – how breathing impacts our ability to move, learn and think
Muscle tension & quality of movement
Flexion, balance & stance – warning, welcoming, worried or wild?
Blink rate and expression – what story does your face tell?
Core & gaze orientation – how we signal our awareness and focus
About Your Presenter
Suzanne Clothier has been working with animals professionally since 1977. Her positive and humane approach, Relationship Centered Training™ (RCT) promotes promote healthy, respectful and joyful dog/human connections.
The author of Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs (2002), her innovative programs include Treat/Retreat, the Enriched Puppy Protocol, CARAT™, RAT™, FAT™, as well as many RCT techniques, online courses and webinars. A trainer of trainers, she has taught on a broad range of topics throughout the US and internationally, and served as a consultant to major service dog schools.
CEUs: PPAB 1 & IAABC 1
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5202798

Webinar - 5/9/23 - Compassionate Communication: Supporting People and Pets Through Human-Centered Language - HASS
2023-05-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Have you ever been scrolling through social media and read through a post calling someone a “horrible pet owner” or worse during a time of need or crisis? The answer is probably yes; we’ve all seen this, and perhaps we’ve even used harmful language ourselves not knowing the full story. The words we use have an impact and can push away the people who need support so we’d like to take the time to evaluate how we can have more compassionate communication.
Shannon Glenn, Executive Director of My Pit Bull is Family and the North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center program, will share how animal welfare professionals can shift their language to be more human-centered and human-supportive to and keep more families together.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6016782060176/WN_UoCI8zCWQMmcSlHkaiBjng

Online Course – Starts 5/10/23 – Canine Social Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-05-10 | Virtual
This course will teach you about canine communication, play, greetings, conflict resolution behaviors, and puppy social development. Dig into the science of canine social behavior, with an emphasis on dog-to-dog social interactions. Veterinarians, behavior consultants, trainers, groomers, kennel staff, shelter workers, day care staff, pet sitters, dog walkers, and keen guardians will all benefit from this course.
This course will help you:

Explain the importance of social relationships between dogs from a scientific perspective
Accurately interpret body language in dogs and understand how body language is linked to emotional states and communication
Describe and understand the stages of puppy development and how development can affect adult behaviors, including the development of problem behaviors
Recognize and interpret play and greeting behaviors in dogs
Describe the functions of conflict and reconciliation behaviors in dogs

Course Begins: May 10, 2023
Duration: 5 weeks
Instructor: Camille Ward, PhD, CAAB
Course type: Instructed Course
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm Eastern (first meeting May 17th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 5 meetings for this course

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-social-behavior/

Webinar - 5/10/23 - Turn Your Board Into a Lead Generating Machine - Network for Good
2023-05-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
“I want my board to support our fundraising, and I can’t get them to do it.” You’ve given them talking points, ask for names or leads, or even asked them to call donors with simple thank you’s and it doesn’t get done.
If this is you, then the good news is: You are not alone & this powerful tool will release resistance and have your board opening those doors…finally!
Most board members are awesome people committed to putting good work into your organization. Yet, fundraising can be intimidating.
That’s why we’ll teach you how to simplify your board’s role in your fundraising to make it super easy and fun for them to connect with potential supports and generate leads for you…without feeling rejected, ineffective or pushy.
Outcomes:

Understand barriers and fears to participating in fundraising
Define your donor pipeline and the board members’ role in supporting it
Learn a new tool for connecting with potential donors that takes away all the barriers and fears
Ways to systematize this approach so the leads are flowing to you with ease
How to create excitement and energy around fundraising

Speaker: Founder & Chief Excitement Officer, Courageous Communication

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/board-lead-generating-machine/

Webinar – 5/11/23 – Maddie’s Insights: The Five Domains of Animal Care Model – Maddie’s Fund
2023-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Animal well-being represents how an animal experiences their life. It characterizes the overall mental experiences of an animal and is a subjective concept that cannot be directly measured. Instead, well-being indicators are used to cautiously infer mental experiences from resource provisions, management factors and a range of animal-based measures. The Five Domains Model is a holistic and structured framework for gathering together these indicators and assessing animal well-being. It is used to systematically assess the well-being of animals in a range of contexts and explicitly focuses on an animal’s mental experiences.
The Five Domains Model is used internationally to assess animal well-being in a range of contexts. The Model also represents a framework that could be used to advance animal care – by drawing attention to a wide range of areas where we can make improvements. While animal well-being is an animal-centered concept (i.e., the focus is on assessing an animal’s mental experiences), animal care is human-centered (i.e., the focus is on what we can provide for animals). Animal care encourages those responsible for animals to consider providing them with a range of opportunities so that they can have a good life. The aim of this presentation is to demonstrate how the Five Domains can be used to scientifically assess animal well-being and how they also provide a means of considering how best to care for animals.
About the Presenter
Kat Littlewood, BVSc(Dist), PGDipVCS(Dist), PhD, AFHEA, FANZCVS(AWSEL)
Dr. Littlewood is a veterinarian and Lecturer in Animal Welfare within Tāwharau Ora (School of Veterinary Science) at Massey University. She is a fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics, & Law.
Kat’s research employs social science approaches to better understand complex human-animal interactions and ethically challenging situations. She aims to develop a nuanced understanding of why and how people make the decisions they do about how animals are managed. Kat also works to operationalize the Five Domains Model for animal well-being assessment and training.
Major research themes include: Understanding how animal well-being is conceptualized by different people; Exploring how human values, attitudes, and behaviors influence animal well-being; Developing systematic scientific strategies to evaluate animal well-being; and Implementation of animal well-being policy and standards.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcast5Domains

Webinar - 5/11/23 - Reducing the Baseline: Setting Your Dog Up for Success Before B-mod - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-05-11 15:00 | Virtual
Changing behavior is hard work for your dog; are there things you can do right now to make sure your dog is feeling their best before engaging in behavior modification?
This webinar will give you tools and exercises to help create a more thoughtful and focused dog. Both are beneficial when working with a fearful or reactive dog prior to exposing it to potential triggers during the behavior modification process. We will explore ways to decrease the dog’s adrenaline (fight or flight), increase their dopamine and serotonin, and take advantage of the oxytocin you share.
Presenter: Karen Deeds
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 5/11/23 - Strategies for Surviving (and Enjoying) Canine Adolescence - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Our dogs transition through several phases across their lifetime. From a behavior perspective adolescence is perhaps the phase with the most potential to cause disruption in a household and can really test our skills as a trainer.
Adolescence is the time between puppyhood and adulthood. In dogs, this developmental phase starts anywhere between 6 and 12 months and typically ends somewhere between 18 months and 24 months. Adolescence is accompanied by physical changes, endocrinological changes, and neurological changes. During this phase there can be significant changes to motivation, preferences, energy levels, ability to focus, emotion regulation, impulse control, and decision-making skills.
Many of the overt and challenging behaviors exhibited during adolescence are driven by frustration; increased evidence of frustration is common at this time due to our dog struggling with conflicting motivations, and/or due to them being blocked from engaging in the (inappropriate / unsafe) activities they would choose to undertake. Frustration can be a particularly challenging emotion for an adolescent dog to manage. The intensity of the emotions and urges experienced, together with the dog’s reduced ability for impulse control during this phase, frequently leads to “undesirable” and challenging behaviors that the human needs to manage or modify. The exact behaviors exhibited will depend on the individual dog’s coping style as well as other factors influenced by genetics and prior learning. Some of these behaviors are only evident in training scenarios, whereas others are evident in day-to-day life. Common examples include:

Reverting to performing behaviors that had previously ceased during early training (e.g. jumping up on people, pulling/lunging when on leash, mouthing / nipping / grabbing, etc.)
Excessive barking and/or whining.
Destructive behaviors (e.g. digging, ripping up objects, etc.)
Unable to maintain a stay or other durational behavior particularly when “distractions” are added.
Unable to focus or remain attentive for more than brief periods.
Reduced interest in their human, combined with increased interest in the environment.
Low levels of perseverance (i.e. rapidly disconnecting from training at the first moment of confusion / frustration / uncertainty – resulting in either zoomies, running off to visit people/dogs, wandering off sniffing, leaving and lying down, leaving and hiding, the development of avoidance behaviors, etc.).
An apparent deterioration of previously “known” behaviors (e.g. not able to follow “known” cues, not able to perform a fast or accurate recall, etc.)
In some dogs we may also start to see aggressive responses occurring that were not previously present. These may be directed at other dogs or humans.

Adolescence can be an extremely challenging time for both the dog and their human/s. Sadly in the pet dog sector adolescence is the primary developmental phase where re-homing and relinquishment occurs. In the dog training sector, it is the phase where handler’s skills and emotions can get pushed to the limit. Having our dog emerge into adulthood as a confident, capable, relaxed, and well-rounded individual requires us to be strategic in our training and management during the adolescent phase.
In this webinar we discuss the changes that are occurring in our dog as they transition from puppyhood into adulthood, as well as practical adjustments we can make to our training during this developmental phase. These adjustments will:

Reduce frustration for both us and our dog.
Allow us to enjoy our time with our adolescent dog.
Allow our dog to enjoy their adolescence.
Assist in forming a stronger relationship with our dog that will carry forward for the longer-term.
Create beneficial habits that will support our long-term training goals.
Increase the probability of reaching our long-term training and competition goals.

Presenter: Sharon Carroll
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Event - 5/15/23 - Office Hours: Ask a Dog Trainer with Jen Biglan, KPA CTP - My Dog Is My Home
2023-05-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Office Hours give you an opportunity to ask questions and troubleshoot issues with an expert on a specific topic. Any dog training or behavior questions may be brought to this office hours session, and the intention is to help you workshop your concern as they relate to policies, procedures, and practices at your own emergency shelter or housing sites.
WEBSITE LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE2bXZBUqyaV2_zIwgmqO9fjue84IbLqMa__LOU2_mFmb1yA/viewform

Online Event - 5/16/23 - ASV Shelter Guidelines Re-Boot Camp - Association of Shelter Veterinarians
2023-05-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
In 2010 the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) published the first Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters which quickly became the gold standard in how to care for animals shelters and foster homes alike and in December 2022 the revised “Guidelines” were introduced. The Guidelines is understandably a comprehensive and lengthy document, yet many who can get value from it don’t have the time to read it in it entirety.
The ASV Shelter Guidelines Re-Boot Camp is a half day seminar geared to all workers in a foster based rescue or shelter to help make incorporating the Guidelines attainable for more organizations.
WEBSITE LINK: https://whova.com/portal/registration/asgs_202303/

Webinar - 5/16/23 - Emotions Inside Out - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2023-05-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
What does joy feel like to you? Is it the same for the person sitting next to you? Is it the same for the animals in your care? Are emotions pre-wired in the brain or are they learned? Is the topic of emotions even relevant to training animals? These are just a few of the interesting and important questions that surround the topic of emotions. In this session, we will focus on contemporary approaches to understanding emotions with action potential for living and learning with animals.
About the Presenter:
Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D. is a professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University. She has helped pioneer the cross-species application of behavior analysis to animals, using the same humane philosophy and scientifically sound teaching technology that has been so effective with human learners. Susan has co-authored chapters on behavior change in four veterinary texts, and her popular articles have been translated into 13 languages.
She gives seminars on animal learning at conferences and zoos around the world, is a member of Karen Pryor’s Clicker Expo faculty, and teaches yearly hands-on animal training workshops with Steve Martin (www.naturalencouters.com). Susan is the Parrot Division Chairperson of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), the Chairperson of the Scientific Advisory Committee of American Humane Association (AHA) Film and TV Unit, and a member in good standing of ABAI, AZA, ABMA and IAATE.
This year She was included on the Vet Tech College’s list of “15 Animal Professors to Know.” Susan’s acclaimed on-line course, Living and Learning with Animals for behavior professionals, has provided even wider dissemination of effective, humane behavior change practices to students in over 30 countries (www.behaviorworks.org).
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/en/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/emotions-inside-out.html

Webinar - 5/16/23 - ChatGPT: Harnessing AI to Power Your Mission - Community Cats Podcast
2023-05-16 11:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
With over 25 million daily visitors, ChatGPT is a powerful AI tool that has already started to change the way we work. Led by Brianna Lovell Myers, Hospitality Cat at Community Cats Podcast, this webinar will demonstrate how ChatGPT can be used by anyone in the animal rescue space to create social media content, craft fundraising appeals, and more. No tech-savvy required! From large organizations to grassroots groups — even individuals! — this webinar is an opportunity for anyone looking to understand more about AI and how it can support their work with animals.
The presentation will be 30 minutes, followed by an optional 15-minute Q & A.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/chatgpt-harnessing-ai-to-power-your-mission-may-2023/

Webinar - 5/16/23 - Outbreak Management in Animal Shelters: Panleuk, Distemper and Ringworm oh my! - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-05-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Stop the Spread!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Lena DeTar, DACVPM, DABVP-SMP will review three commonly implicated shelter diseases and the principles of outbreak response used to manage them in animal shelters. Tune in to help better understand risk analysis in the shelter and options that can be used to help prevent future outbreaks!
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WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-16-2023-outbreak-management-in-animal-shelters-panleuk-distemper-and-ringworm-oh-my/

Online Course - Starts 5/17/23 - Canine Impulsivity & Fear Mentorship - IAABC (fee applies)
2023-05-17 | Virtual
Would you like to improve your effectiveness and success rate with impulsivity/hyperactivity, reactivity, and fear clients, or are you looking to get started with these types of behavior issues?
This 8-week Mentorship will focus on canine impulsivity/hyperactivity, reactivity, and fear, and will discuss:

the current scientific understanding
history taking, assessment, and client communication
development and implementation of behavior modification specific to these issues

By the end of this course, students should know how to:

Define and correctly identify hyperactivity/impulsivity, reactivity and fear and explain what leads to the behavior
Develop effective, comprehensive behavior plans for these issues
Track progress and make adjustments as needed
Communicate effectively with clients

The course is ideal for:

Dog trainers, behavior consultants, and shelter volunteers or staff
Veterinarians and veterinary staff
Dog walkers and dog day care staff
Pet owners may also benefit from taking the course, although they would be best served if done in conjunction with one-on-one work with a certified behavior consultant

This 8-week mentorship provides mentees with ongoing video lectures, documentation, online chat, and scheduled weekly live/online meetings.
Relative to the course topics, mentees can discuss their own cases or any others, ask questions about application and theory, ask for tips and advice on overcoming specific challenges, and be guided toward even higher levels of professionalism and effectiveness. The mentors are there for the mentees, and offer all help and discussion that each mentee finds useful.
Auditors may observe and learn about topics under discussion between the mentor and full mentees. Auditors do not attend the weekly live chats and may not introduce their own cases or ask for specific input on their own work.
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm Eastern (first meeting May 24th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 8 meetings for this mentorship

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-impulsivity-fear-mentorship/

Online Course - 5/17/23 - Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-05-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
As a Surrender Prevention Specialist, you may be the difference between a cat losing her home and staying in her home. Join this session to learn what surrender prevention is and why it works. Instructed by Dr. Rachel Geller, she will share real examples, with proven results, setting the potential surrenderer and cat on the road to a happy relationship together and keeping the cat in her home. We’ll cover how to empathize with cat owners, working around their limitations (financial, time, patience) and focus on the 3 most common reasons for surrender: litter box problems, scratching (and not on the scratching post!), and inter-cat aggression. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual techniques. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz. The workshop is offered three times in 2023 and the cost to register is just $10.
The session duration is 1.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/surrender-prevention-certification-workshop-may-2023/

Webinar - 5/18/23 - APCC: Top Medications You Should Have on Hand for Toxicological Emergencies - ASPCAPro
2023-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
In this session, participants will learn about various medications needed for decontamination and treatment of pets exposed to a toxicant. Participants will learn the top medications recommended by the APCC for common ingestions and how to best use them for patients.
Takeaways

Why referral may be necessary for toxicological emergencies.
Products needed for decontamination for dogs and cats.
Common medications that clinics should stock to manage toxicological emergencies.
Medications that emergency or specialty hospital should stock for toxicological emergencies.
Medications to know are available for toxicosis and where to get them.

Suited For
This session is suited for veterinarians and veterinary technicians but all others are welcome
Credits
The live webinar and post-webinar online course are RACE-approved and are eligible for one hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/apcc-top-medications-you-should-have-hand-toxicological-emergencies

Webinar - 5/18/23 - Neurological Versus Behavioural with Dr. Karen Overall - ACVB
2023-05-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
When is it neurological and when is it behavioural? Behavioural and neurological problems occur in the same brain. If both truly exist, the chance that they will affect each other is likely non-zero. If only one exists, it still shares so many of the same neurochemicals and neuroanatomical regions that are affected in both behavioural and neurological conditions. The keys to successful diagnosis and treatment are: understanding the ontogenic and demographic patterns in the relevant conditions, a good history, an excellent characterization of the pattern of the behaviours displayed, and trials of medication. This talk will use cases to discuss this approach and the pitfalls of assuming that you know something you may not when you label the condition.
Dr. Karen L. Overall has BA, MA and VMD degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and a PhD degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She did her residency training in veterinary behavioural medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviourists (DACVB). Dr. Overall is a Professor of Behavioural Medicine at Atlantic Veterinary College, UPEI, lectures at veterinary schools world-wide and consults internationally with governments, NGOs and working dog and welfare organizations.
Dr. Overall has been named the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) Small Animal Speaker of the Year and was named one of the The Bark’s 100 Best and Brightest – Bark Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the dog world over the past 25 years.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1150555786157691481
