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Online Event - 11/5/20 - Ken Ramirez and Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz Explore Training Topics - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
LIVE FROM THE RANCH
Behavior nerds rejoice! This week, Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, will be joined by Dr. Jesús Rosales-Ruiz to explore a variety of training topics, including poisoned cues, the perspective that “it’s all operant,” and so much more. Join us for this free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, November 5, at 12:00 pm (PT).

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Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-11-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2020-10-29 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

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 11/5/20 – Office Hours: What's Next? – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP
2020-11-05 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
Nope, we haven’t forgotten. Your valuable feedback about community perception, what it is and what we’d like it to be, is what we’ll be discussing on our upcoming office hours call. We’ll share the results (again since it’s been a bit) more in depth and welcome your feedback – both how it strikes you and where we can go from here to bring about the change we’d all like to see. To be clear, change that we can effect as a group of caring individuals in animal welfare – as much as we’d like to, we cannot make sweeping promises about the outcomes of this week. What we can do there is vote.
See you Thursday at 9:30 a.m.!
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Online Event - Wednesdays - The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie - AmPa!
2020-11-04 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The AmPA! weekly Wednesday Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. #ThankstoMaddie
You’ll join AmPA! and HASS Staff and industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
#ThankstoMaddie for making education like this possible.
Registration now required! You only need to register once for 2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3nkHsZT

Webinar - 11/3/20 - Revisiting Respondent Techniques - Change the Behavior by Changing the Emotions - PPG (fee applies)
2020-11-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)

When working towards solving behavior problems our focus tends to be on the behavior. This happens for a couple of reasons: firstly, behaviors are much more noticeable than the emotions that drive them; secondly, from the human perspective the behavior is the problem, not the emotion. From the dog’s perspective, however, the emotion is the problem, not the behavior!It is true that respondent conditioning and operant conditioning occur almost simultaneously, which results in an interplay between emotions and what the dog learns from punishers and reinforcers. Because of this interplay, we prioritize the “get the behavior” approach. But how much faster could a behavior problem be solved if we prioritized the “change the emotion” approach? Let’s remember that emotional states are antecedent stimuli, that motivation is an emotional process, and that emotional responses are more immediate than thought-out ones.This webinar will revisit respondent techniques such as classical extinction, systematic desensitization and counter-conditioning, as well as explain how to apply them effectively taking different variables into account.
Learning Objectives

Understand the impact of emotions on behavior.
Become aware of emotional states as antecedent stimuli.
Learn how motivation contributes towards reinforced behaviors not being displayed and punished behaviors being displayed.
Learn why emotional responses are more immediate than though-out ones.
Understand classical extinction and how to apply it, reinstatement of an extinguished response, renewal and spontaneous recovery.
Learn the various types of counter conditioning and how to apply them effectively.
Develop skills to ensure a smooth desensitization process.
Avoid the pitfalls of flooding.

About Your Presenter

Alexandra Santos is a professional canine behavior consultant and trainer, with formal education through The Animal Care College in the U.K. where she graduated with honors for the Diploma of Advanced Canine Psychology, and through The Companion Animal Sciences Institute where she graduated with distinction for the Diploma of Advanced Dog Training.
She is the author of the books “Puppy Problems”, “Puppy Training: How to house train your puppy effectively”, “How to leash train your dog and enjoy walking him”, “O meu cão e eu”, “Cão educado, dono feliz” (published in Portugal), and has also authored and co-authored several articles for the Journal of Applied Companion Animal Behavior and the International Institute for Applied Companion Animal Behavior.
Alexandra lives and works in Lisbon, Portugal, as a guest professor at Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias and provides individual coaching for dogs and their people. She has been a presenter at several seminars in Portugal and Brazil on positive reinforcement-based training and regularly presents webinars for the Pet Professional Guild.

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3909932

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-11-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-10-26 08:00 - 09:00
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter workers, volunteers and animal welfare leaders from across the country have been meeting every Monday morning at 7am PT/10am ET to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.
NEW TIME as of 9/23/20 – 8 AM PT, 11 AM ET.
Led by Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care in Tucson, AZ, these calls have provided an opportunity for people to connect that otherwise may not have even met.
“The purpose of these calls is simple – maintain connection among shelter professionals, provide support and comradery, and share science-based news and information along with emerging best practices in animal welfare,” Hassen-Auerbach says. “These calls are always lively and interesting and we’re not afraid to debate and share different perspectives from the attendees. You can take center stage and share your thoughts and ideas in front of several hundred of your colleagues or quietly drink your morning coffee and listen in.”
For many, these calls have been an invaluable resource. “When the subject of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) came to the front of all of our minds, the calls adapted and we had a space to again learn from one another,” said Emily Klehm from South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, IL. “The calls have been my go-to source for grant information, statistics and trends. I’ve also been able to identify and connect to colleagues working on the same issues in similar communities.”
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Executive Director at Austin Pets Alive! adds, “We hear from people in the industry who have important information related to COVID, new programming and research.  This is information you can’t possibly get in your day to day work at your local shelter.”
If you’re a shelter professional, dedicated volunteer or run a rescue organization, we want you to join us! Bookmark the link below and we will see you on Monday!
Note: The calls are recorded so if you can’t make it, you can listen in later. If you haven’t already, join the Facebook group to access the link to recorded calls and to connect with others on there.
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT – new time
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Online Course - Registration opens 11/2/20 - Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner Module 2 - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
2020-11-02 | Virtual
DENT110-1120: Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner Module 2
The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.
Presenter: Steve Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Course Open: November 2-December 23, 2020
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Mondays, November 9, 16, December 7, and 14, 2020; 9:00-10:30 pm ET (USA)
Course RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock Converter
Level and Prerequisites: This basic course will be open to general practice veterinarians actively interested in veterinary dentistry. Participants in the course should have an interest in taking better care of the dental needs of their patients. Although not required, it is strongly recommended that participants take the first module, DENT109-0920: Veterinary Dentistry for the General Practitioner Module 1, prior to enrolling in this course.
VIN CE Course: Open to veterinarians. This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-43202)
Course Information:
The second of 2 modules, this course is designed to allow discussions of current techniques used in veterinary dentistry. Veterinarians practicing all levels of veterinary dentistry are invited to participate, from the veterinarian just interested in getting started in veterinary dentistry to the Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist. The course will cover how to read intraoral radiographs, normal radiographic anatomy, radiographic diagnosis of common intraoral disease, indications for exodontia, extraction equipment and extraction techniques, indications, drugs and landmarks for local anesthesia, treatment of feline tooth resorption and stomatitis.

Week 1 (Real Time Session November 9, 2020): Fundamentals of Radiograph Interpretation
Presenter: Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to November 9, 2020 Real Time Session):
Advanced Veterinary Dentistry Dental Procedures: Periodontics, Endodontics, Restorations, and Orthodontics
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

recognize normal radiographic anatomy
understand the fundamentals of dental radiographic interpretation: periodontics, endodontics, and orthodontics

Week 2 (Real Time Session November 16, 2020): Exodontics
Presenter: Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to November 16, 2020 Real Time Session):
Chapter 12: Exodontics (Extractions)
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

describe the indications for exodontias
describe the instrumentation for exodontias
understand simple extraction techniques
understand surgical extraction techniques
understand how to perform multiple root extractions
understand how to perform techniques for specific teeth
recognize the indications for exodontia
understand the equipment and techniques for simple and surgical extractions

Week 3 (Real Time Session December 7, 2020): Local Anesthesia
Presenter: Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to December 7, 2020 Real Time Session):
Chapter 5: Local Anesthesia
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

describe the advantages of local dental blocks
describe the various local anesthesia agents
describe what each nerve block does
understand the techniques used

Week 4 (Real Time Session December 14, 2020): Feline Dentistry
Presenter: Steven Holmstrom, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Format: Audio
Required Reading (prior to December 14, 2020 Real Time Session):
Chapter 10: Feline Dentistry
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

describe current concepts in the treatment of tooth resorption and stomatitis in the feline

Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): Participants are responsible for acquiring a copy of the required course textbook prior to the first real time session.

Holmstrom S (2019).
Veterinary Dentistry – A Team Approach, 3rd Edition.
If you don’t want to purchase the text, you can rent the Ebook edition at a reasonable price:

VitalSource – Ebook Rental, 90 day access, $21.60
Chegg Books – Ebook Rental, 90 day access, $20.21

About the Presenter(s):
Steve Holmstrom was one of the two original VIN Dental Consultants. He has co-authored the textbook which the course is based on, Veterinary Dental Techniques, which is in its 3rd edition and in 4 languages. He has also authored Veterinary Dentistry for the Technician and Office Staff and edited two editions of Veterinary Clinics of North America.

Total CE Credit: 6
Tuition: Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by October 21, 2020)
Non-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by October 21, 2020)
Prices are listed in US dollars.
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on November 9, 2020 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.To Enroll:

Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
Each person is individually responsible for his/her own registration. To ensure that all information received is secure and correct, please do not enroll for a course on behalf of another individual.
For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.

“This program (22-43202) is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 6 CE Credits, with a maximum of 6 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian. This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of: Medical, using the delivery method of Interactive-Distance: (Web-based, Teleconference or Audio-Conference). This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements.”

Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.
*For more information on VIN’s upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director
VIN CE Services: CEonVIN
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or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/ce/DENT110-1120.htm

Online Conference - 10/30/20, 10/31/20, and 11/1/20 - Conference Unleashed 2020 - Behavior Modification for Anxious/Worried/Fearful Dogs - Control Unleashed Program (fee applies)
2020-11-01 06:00 - 13:30, 2020-10-31 06:00 - 13:30, 2020-10-30 06:00 - 2020-11-01 13:30 | Virtual
October 30 – November 1, 2020
Join us for the first annual Conference Unleashed!
A 3-day virtual conference focused on exploring the art and science behind the Control Unleashed® program. Geek out with us as we talk about everything from using CU for behavior modification to applying CU in sport-specific training and with other species.

Need help and inspiration for your reactive, distracted, worried, over-the-top dog? Need help and inspiration for your students’ dogs in a performance or a behavioral context? Or are you already a Control Unleashed fan? Come play with us and learn how to apply the Control Unleashed program to your specific situation! Whether it’s for a dog who is too anxious to tolerate strangers walking near them or a dog that is having trouble focusing at an agility trial, we’ve got you covered. Wear a costume, eat some candy, and enjoy the only conference that is so nerdy… IT’S SCARY!
Come learn from some of the world’s most popular presenters about

Operant conditioning
Neuroscience
Behavior modification
Start buttons and cooperative training
Focus and choice
Essential skills any performance dog needs to be successful at class and trials

Not sure how the broader themes fit into your training plan for your specific sport? Our unique context talks, given by experienced CCUIs (Certified Control Unleashed Instructors), will apply the CU program to various dog sports and daily life activities.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.cleanrun.com/product/conference_unleashed_2020_3_day_virtual_conference/index.cfm

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2020-10-30 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
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.
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Online Conference - 10/29/20 to 10/30/20 - 22nd Annual Animal Protection and Wellness Expo - The Animal Protection Society (fee applies)
2020-10-30 06:30 - 16:15, 2020-10-29 06:30 - 16:15 | Virtual
22nd Annual ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELLNESS EXPO
WORLD WIDE VIRTUAL ONLINE CONFERENCE 2020
October 29-30, 2020

Register NOW for Virtual Expo

AFFORDABLE • INFORMATIONAL • NEW COURSES
General Ticket: 2-day Ticket $99 1-day Ticket $65
Government Ticket: 2-day Ticket $75 1-day Ticket $50
Student Ticket: 2-day Ticket $50 1-day Ticket $35

WE’RE GOING VIRTUAL!
Due to Covid-19 and wanting to continue educating professionals and advocates world wide, The Animal Protection And Wellness Expo is now a Virtual Conference for 2020. The APAW Expo brings a vast cross section of professionals and advocates together in one place, for vital education and best practices to protect animals and humans nationwide.

THE VALUE OF APAW EXPO – A Virtual Conference:

More than 40 Dynamic Speakers who are leaders in the animal welfare, law and wellness fields

Additional Bonus Classes for you to watch at a later time

Online access to speaker handouts before and after the conference

Continuing education opportunities

Virtual exhibit hall providing a one-stop shop for the latest products, services & organizations

3 Raffles each day to win great prizes

Live Q & A during the APAW Expo live dates – October 29 – 30.

On demand access to all content and exhibit booths until January 1, 2021

2020 KEY NOTE SPEAKERS

CONFERENCE & EXPO HOURS

Thursday, October 29, 2020
Welcome and Announcements 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Conference 10:00 am – 7:15 pm
Virtual Exhibit Hall Open: October 1 – January 1, 2020

Friday, October 30, 2020
Welcome and Announcements 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Conference 10:00 am – 7:15 pm
Virtual Exhibit Hall Open: October 1 – January 1, 2020

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.animalprotectionexpo.org/

Webinar - 10/29/20 - Lore Haug, DVM, MS, DACVB, CABC - What? Who? Cognitive Dysfunction in Dogs and Cats - FDSA (fee applies)
2020-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Lore Haug, DVM, MS, DACVB, CABC – What? Who? Cognitive Dysfunction in Dogs and Cats
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2020
Time: 6pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
This webinar will review the psychophysiology of cognitive dysfunction and brain aging. We will also cover common (and less common) signs of CD or brain aging and how brain aging clinically affects behavior. Finally, we will discus various treatment modalities available to try to mitigate symptoms and progression.
Click here to register.

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

VIN Rounds - 10/29/20 - Ketamine: Review and Upcycling an Old Agent - VIN/NAVAS
2020-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
VIN/NAVAS ROUNDS
Ketamine: Review and Upcycling an Old Agent
Thursday, October 29, 6 p.m. PT
Presented by Odette O, DVM, DACVAA
Attend this session to earn 1 hour free CE credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=9777914

Webinar - 10/29/20 - Boxing Down: The Wrong Choice for Animals... and People - Fear Free
2020-10-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Boxing Down: The Wrong Choice for Animals… and People

Most of us who have been practicing for longer than a decade have used inhalant chambers to “box down” feline patients. It seemed to work, and the patient was able to be treated. Why throw away a potentially useful sedation protocol? Because the use of inhalant chambers or masks (also called “boxing” or “masking”) for sedation or induction to anesthesia is not considered standard of care.
We hope you can join Clinical Behavioral Medicine Resident Alison Gerken, DVM, and Washington State University Adjunct Professor Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, as they discuss the science of why these techniques are no longer recommended and what you can do instead.

Time

Oct 29, 2020 08:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Town Hall - 10/29/20 - Cats outside, it's going to be okay. - Best Friends
2020-10-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Why does our instinct tell us that a cat outside needs to be taken to a shelter? Once at the shelter, should cats be limited to indoor adoption outcomes? Are we really saving them?
Join us for a holistic discussion around cats. Lead by Michelle Logan, director of national embed programming for Best Friends Animal Society, we will explore how as an industry we can best serve our community and its cats.
Panelists:

Don Riser, animal services manager, Hesperia Animal Services
Osby Montes, senior animal control officer, Hesperia Animal Services
Audra Mullins, animal control officer, Santa Rosa County Animal Services
Leah Massey, community cat program manager, The Humane Society of Charlotte
Bennett Simonsen, community cat programs manager, Pima Animal Care Center

Register here: https://bit.ly/37Aq532
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/best-friends-town-halls

Online Event - 10/29/20 - Ken Ramirez and Dr. Christopher Pachel - The Importance of the Trainer-Veterinary Behaviorist Relationship - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
LIVE FROM THE RANCH
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, October 29 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Dr. Christopher Pachel to talk about the importance of the trainer-veterinary behaviorist relationship, as well as demonstrate relaxation training for dogs.

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CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 10/29/20 – Taking the Fear Out of Fungus! – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP
2020-10-29 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
In this fun fungal discussion, we’re going to focus on how to treat ringworm pandemic style (i.e. in foster homes). Sound daunting? It’s really not that scary! San Francisco SPCA SPORE leader Laura Mullen will break it down for us.
We’re going to cover:

Organizing treatment and follow up in foster homes
When can they come back? Avoiding ‘Out of sight; Out of mind”
Tip and tricks of the trade: Learning from fungal foster parents on the frontlines
Bringing the community together: It takes a village, what can we do even if we don’t want to foster ringworm cats

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Online Event - Wednesdays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-10-28 13:00 - 14:00
The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week.
You’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
Click this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I
WEBSITE LINK: Facebook Page With Info – Click Here

Webinar - 10/28/20 - Too Hot to Handle – Understanding and Working With the “Reactive” Dog - Dr. Christopher Pachel - Dog-iBox (fee applies)
2020-10-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Arousal is necessary for normal day to day activity as well as for survival. We also know that arousal levels are supposed to change in response to environmental and social pressures, and that arousal can affect information processing and the modulation of fight/flight responses. Unfortunately, not all arousal regulation systems are created or developed equally! This presentation will focus on those dogs that are easily over-stimulated by sensory information, tend to over-react to their surroundings, and have a difficult time recovering or returning to a normal resting level of arousal. Information specific to the underlying neurological basis for this pattern, strategies for impacting the development of impulse control and arousal regulation throughout development, as well as behavior modification and medication intervention strategies will be addressed and discussed.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/too-hot-to-handle-understanding-and-working-with-the-reactive-dog.html

Webinar - 10/28/20 - Planning for Year-End During a Time of Uncertainty - Network for Good
2020-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Planning for Year-End During a Time of Uncertainty

Wednesday, October 28th at 1pm ET

Join us for a webinar with Matthew Gayer, Co-Executive Director at the Catalogue for Philanthropy as we discuss how to make a plan for end of year giving despite the uncertainty we are facing. This giving season will have more moving pieces than ever—the election, COVID-19, economic concerns, and so much more—are all uncertain. How, in this shifting environment, can we create a plan for end of year giving and engagement?
During this webinar, we’ll cover:

How to make a plan and prepare for end of year while remaining flexible
Projections and trends that are important to know going into giving season
How to make an engagement plan and to plan your timing

Giving season is always a vitally important time of the year for nonprofits, and with the economic concerns alone this year, it will be more crucial than usual. We will discuss the need for a flexible plan, and how to use the trends in philanthropy to have a successful end of year campaign.

Matt Gayer
Co-Executive Director
Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington

Matt is the Co-Executive Director of the Catalogue, a nonprofit focused on building the awareness and capacity of small, local nonprofits. Through training, communications, and consulting, the Catalogue helps lift up their partners and build the vital skills they need to thrive. Matt is a Truman Scholar, and has worked in both for corporate and nonprofit sectors prior to the Catalogue.

WEBSITE LINK: https://learn.networkforgood.com/20201028-webinar-planning-for-year-end.html

Webinar - 10/27/20 - Pet Tutor Application Webinar with Eileen Udry - Pet Tutor
2020-10-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Learn about how Eileen uses the Pet Tutor Smart Training Feeder to train. Go in depth with her on her training techniques. Ask Eileen questions and enjoy the show!

VIRTUAL CHAT. LIVE ON ZOOM & @PETTUTOR FACEBOOK

Eileen Udry has been a long time customer and supporter of Pet Tutor. She is a trainer of dogs and people as well as a writer. Eileen is the Director of Redefining Dogs Foundation (RDF), which is a non-profit that works to improve the quality of life and adoptability of shelter dogs; Eileen has worked in various dog -related training realms-including pet dog and service dog training and is a Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and written for various dog training publications; and as a TAGteach (primary) instructor.
Eileen has a Ph.D. in human performance and learning. Eileen left her university position over a decade ago and switched from working with elite athletes and performers to work more intensively with dogs and people who are passionate about dogs. Despite no longer working in academia, Eileen’s academic background continues to inform her approach to working with people and dogs.
Information from eileenudry.com

Webinar - 10/27/20 - Everything I Know About Resilience I Learned from My Shelter Dog - The AAWA and Petfinder Pro
2020-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:

We’ve all faced challenges in our time in animal welfare, but 2020 has brought many of us to a whole new definition of “roll-over!” How can we muster the strength to keep doing the work on behalf of the animals we love so much? Be inspired by them, of course! In this presentation, we’ll talk about what we can learn from some of the most moving shelter dogs about resilience, stress as adaptation, and quality of life for pets and the people that care for them.

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)

Petfinder members who participate are eligible for exclusive Petfinder Foundation grant opportunities.

To register for Adoption Options workshops, log in with your Association username and password OR create a FREE “Learning Non-Member” account.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf4

Webinar - 10/27/20 - Nutritional Management of GI Disease and Dermatological Disease - VIN/VSPN
2020-10-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Nutritional Management of GI Disease and Dermatological Disease
Tuesday, October 27, 9 a.m. PST
Presented by Jonathan Stockman, DVM, DACVN
These sessions are geared toward students and new graduates, but all VIN members are welcome to attend.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=9798972

Online Certificate Program - Starting 10/26/20 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Shelter Operations Course - Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)
2020-10-26 | Virtual
University of the Pacific Animal Shelter Management
Certificate Program

This award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals, those looking to advance their career, or move into the field of animal sheltering.
​The program’s courses include leadership, shelter operations, community program development, animal health/clinic operations, and marketing/development.

Next session starting October 26, 2020 – Shelter Operations

Program Content
The five courses are:

Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care, and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

Each of these courses includes live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.

Who will benefit from the program?

Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
New shelter directors.
Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
Board members of animal shelters.

Credit for program/courses
Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.
Each course earns:

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits

Schedule and Registration

Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is approximately seven months long and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and how to register can be found on the University of the Pacific website.

1. Leadership Training

Strategic Planning for Impact
Analyzing Operations and Decision Making
Managing People & Processes to Achieve Results
Organizational Responsibilities, Structure, and Board of Directors

Date: 9/14/20 – 10/25/20
Instructor: Bonney Brown
Course Code: UNSM 005 51 (6 CEUs)

2. Shelter Operations

Adoptions
Animal Care Fundamentals
Enrichment
Animal Behavior
Customer Service

Date: 10/26/20 – 12/6/20
Instructor: Denise Stevens
Course Code: UNSM 010 51 (6 CEUs)

3. Community Program Development

Community Relations
Volunteers
Foster Care
Spay/Neuter
Help Desk
Events

Date: 12/7/20 – 1/24/21
Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
Course Code: UNSM 015 51 (6 CEUs)

4. Animal Health and Clinic Operations

Understanding Shelter Medicine
Basic Animals Health Considerations and Care
Euthanasia Decisions
Clinic Operations

Date: 1/25/21 – 3/7/21
Instructor: Bonney Brown
Course Code: UNSM 020 51 (6 CEUs)

5. Marketing and Development

Development Fundamentals
Fundraising Strategies
Marketing Fundamentals
Adoption Promotion
Social Media and Websites
Media Relations

Date: 3/8/21 – 4/18/21
Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
Course Code: UNSM 025 51 (6 CEUs)

Individual courses (6 CEUs): $299
Certificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1,395, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($100 discount)
**This certificate program is not eligible for financial aid.**

HUMANE NETWORK WEBSITE LINK: https://www.humanenetwork.org/shelter-management-certificate

UOP WEBSITE LINK: https://www.pacific.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/benerd-college/professional-development/certificate-programs/animal-shelter-management-certificate.html

Webinar - 10/13/20 or 10/16/20 or 10/25/20 - 3 Options - Playgroups Part 1: The Why - Dogs Playing for Life
2020-10-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
PLAYGROUPS PART 1: THE WHY

In the first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter’s everyday operations.
Attendees will get to view dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the nearly 300 shelters who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!

Tuesday, Oct 13 @4:00 PM EST
Friday, Oct 16 @12:00 PM EST
Sunday, Oct 25 @12:00 PM EST

WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/
