Shelter Learniverse

Online Course - 9/12/21 to 9/14/21 - California Licensing Curriculum (CLC) - CVMA (fee applies)
2021-09-14 07:50 - 16:30, 2021-09-13 07:50 - 17:30, 2021-09-12 08:50 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The California Licensing Curriculum (CLC) is a 3-day virtual course offering a total of 27 CEU hours designed to meet the requirements of the California Curriculum for qualified veterinarians to obtain a permanent veterinary license in California without taking the state board examination.
Due to COVID-19, the California Department of Consumer Affairs has issued a temporary waiver allowing this course to be conducted virtually.
Veterinarians who wish to become licensed in California under the Business and Professions Code sections 4848(b) or 4848(c) are required to attend the entire course in order to receive a certificate of completion. Attendees are required to log in each morning to verify full attendance of the course. Topics covered in the CLC course are listed in California’s Code of Regulations. California-licensed veterinarians who would like to attend the CLC course for continuing education credit are also welcome!
The curricula will focus on small and large animal diseases consistent with the current proportion of small and large animal veterinarians practicing in the state.
View program schedule
Registration
Registration Deadline: September 3, 2021
4 ways to register:

Register online
Fax registration form to 916.646.9156
Mail registration form to the CVMA office
Call 800.655.2862 to register over the phone

Download PDF for faxing or mailing
Registration Fee:

$595, if registered by July 30, 2021
$650, if registered after July 30, 2021

Registration Includes:

27 CEUs
Syllabus (hardcopy mailed to attendee)
Certificate of Completion
One year CVMA membership (upon completion of your license)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

By registering for the California Licensing Curriculum (CLC), attendee agrees to the terms and conditions.
SEMINAR CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
All cancellation requests must be received in writing via email, mail or fax to the CVMA office no later than August 20, 2021, to receive a full refund, less a 10% administrative fee. No refunds will be issued for registrations received or cancellations made after August 20, 2021. Mail: Attn: Meeting & Events Department – California Veterinary Medical Association – CLC, 1400 River Park Drive Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95815. By fax: 916.646.9156; Email: staff@cvma.net.
The purchase of webinar attendance is for use by the attendee only and login/passwords provided by CVMA should not be shared with others; doing so may hinder your own access, as webinar is by pre-registration only.
Course materials provided by CVMA is for use by the registered attendee only and should not be reproduced or shared with others.
The virtual platform CVMA uses allows audio, documents, materials, chat, and Q&A exchanged or viewed during the session may be recorded. By joining a session, you automatically consent to such recordings.
CVMA and its service provider of audio and online conferencing services are not responsible for unauthorized access to information by hackers or others that obtain access through illegal measures.

Questions:
For additional questions, please contact Lily Briggs at lbriggs@cvma.net or call 916.649.0599.

WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/learning/cvma-ce-programs-2/temporary-license-curriculum/clc-course-information/

Webinar - 9/13/21 - Imagination and Creativity - Dr. Robert Hewings BSc. MA. D/Prof - PPG (fee applies)
2021-09-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Consider this; do you know a person that thinks outside the box? Has novel ideas, achievements, sometimes failures, is a problem solver, and demonstrates persistence and resilience? Are these people creative people? Could we as dog trainers assist our dogs in becoming creative in their work, in their problem solving?
The objectives for this webinar will encourage the candidates to think about and address the following:

How can we avoid frustration in our training?
How can we empower our dogs to commence problem solving?
How can we ‘spice up our training’ keeping our students and their dogs wanting more?

CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About Your Presenter
Author of the award winning ’Scent Training for every dog’ (First Stone Publishers) and head of learning and development for the UK College of Scent Detection, Dr Robert Hewings is a highly experienced Canine Trainer.
Rob retired from London’s Metropolitan Police after 30 years’ exemplary service, 25 of which was as an operational police dog handler. The final nine years as a full-time police instructor with the world-famous Metropolitan Police Dog Training Establishment. He has successfully underpinned his valuable operational experience with the highest academic qualifications, his Doctoral study is entitled ‘Is there a better way? Can humanistic education improve operant conditioning in canine scent detection training?’
During his time at the prestigious Metropolitan Police Dog Training Establishment (2007-2016) Rob headed the training for SWAT dogs, and was active in the instruction and development in all aspects of Police Search Dog Training. He played an active role in the instruction and development of the ‘Canine Training Instructor’ authoring two training manuals, and designing coaching programmes that have enhanced the effective performance of operational dog handlers.
After his retirement in 2016 Rob, took on new challenges to complete his desire to learn, lecturing at university (BSc Canine Behaviour and Training) where he specialised in ‘Assistance Dog Training’, writing his book, and practical assistance dog training using scent-work within epilepsy alert, diabetes alert and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder alert. He also attended Bergin University of Canine Studies where he gained a valuable insight into assistance dog training, particularly for PTSD sufferers.
Rob is now head of learning and development with the UK College of Scent Detection where he has been invited to share his knowledge world-wide, lecturing in USA, Australia and Europe. He is presently engaged in writing two academic papers for enhancing scent detection within the assistance dog community and emotional learning in our dogs.
However, prior to joining the Police Service Rob was a member of the British Army, and as a veteran himself, he has now combined his dog training and academic knowledge becoming a training advisor and consultant for the UK Charity Bravehound (www.Bravehound.co.uk). Here he has pioneered an assistance dog training methodology to incorporate scent alerts for PTSD. Realising the potential of ‘Scent Alert’ for PTSD assistance dogs, where the dog will alert to the onset of a nightmare, or day time anxiety attack. Rob is coaching a Phd student who is writing her thesis supporting and researching Robs hypothesis that dogs can detect these disturbing events, giving our veterans life changing assistance from the dogs.
Finally, Rob truly understands the importance of a positive training schedule with the dogs he trains and the people he coaches. He wishes to share his love and experience of search training with you and your dog. Witnessing the enjoyment, enthusiasm and excitement the dogs get from being engaged in the natural process of ‘nose-work’ has been his guilty pleasure for the last 25 years, long may this continue!!
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4188568

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-09-13 08:00 - 09:00
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for all shelter personnel, paid and unpaid. If you want to connect with colleagues from the US and Canada about how they’re navigating sheltering in a post COVID world, grab a coffee and start your week out with 300 people who have the same questions, ideas and worries as you.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4

Online Course – Starts 9/13/21 – Feline Behavior Solutions: Teaching Foundation Behaviors for Modifying Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
2021-09-13 | 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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/feline-behavior-solutions-teaching-foundation-behaviors-for-modifying-behavior/

Online Event - 9/12/21 - Online Return to Home Day - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2021-09-12 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Community Cats Podcast on Sunday, September 12, 2021 for Online Return to Home Day, featuring experts from the animal welfare world. We’ll explore what “home” means to a kitty, as well as the ways the animal welfare community can help cats find homes, stay in homes, and get back to their homes when they’ve wandered too far from the caretakers that love them.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7017966531830232336

Conference - 9/10/21 to 9/12/21 - Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference - Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations
2021-09-12 06:30 - 12:45, 2021-09-11 06:30 - 15:30, 2021-09-10 08:00 - 16:00 | Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center, 2601 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO, United States
Join Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations for the Midwest’s annual conference designed exclusively for animal rescues and shelters. Whether you’re a rescue volunteer, executive director, foster coordinator, or shelter veterinarian, the conference offers sessions for all levels of engagement. Workshops and sessions feature nationally-renowned speakers that present on hot topics in animal sheltering and rescue. The conference offers an invaluable opportunity to network and form vital relationships with your colleagues that are facing the same challenges as you every day. We come together to celebrate your victories and to find solutions to common problems, because collectively we can save more lives and have happier animals while doing it.
DETAILS
The 2021 Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference will take place at Stoney Creek Conference Center in Columbia, MO on September 10-12, 2021. Hotel rooms will be available at Stoney Creek.
Full details at https://www.missourianimals.org/aboutmasc.
SPONSORS
Please e-mail masc@missourianimals.org if your organization would like to sponsor or exhibit at the conference.
WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/eprLstWuX

Webinar - 9/11/21 - Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2021-09-11 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1946819891071742221

Webinar - 9/9/21 - Resistant Heartworm: What you should know, no matter where you practice - VETGirl
2021-09-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
But I don’t live down south where there’s heartworm!
In this 1-hour, online VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Molly Savadelis, PhD reviews important updates about resistant heartworm strains, where they are, and what you need to know. Tune in to learn the latest research into drivers of resistance and efficacy of preventives against known resistant strains.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar free to all!

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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/september-9-2021-resistant-heartworm-what-you-should-know-no-matter-where-you-practice/

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-09-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-09-02 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 - 9/9/21 - Saving Lives Using Maps - CalAnimals
2021-09-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
The use of free mapping software can be life-changing and life-saving. Who knew?! Don’t miss this webinar where we will cover how using maps can help animal welfare professionals save more lives. Some of the uses we will cover are maps used for fire evacuations, on-call shifts, community cat colony tracking, and mapping POIs for staff. Please feel free to reach out beforehand with any questions or ideas for mapping, and I will cover how to make mapping work for your use.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Uj3gDLR-RNOEx161owBHjw

Conference - 9/6/21 to 9/9/21 - Western Vet Conference 2021 - Viticus Group (fee applies)
2021-09-09 06:30 - 18:25, 2021-09-08 06:30 - 22:00, 2021-09-07 06:30 - 23:00, 2021-09-06 07:30 - 22:30 | Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Whether you come to safe, sunny Las Vegas in person or enjoy the supplemental virtual opportunities – experience world-class education, collaboration, and innovation. For the first time ever, we are offering 20+ CE hours online in addition to the in-person conference! This means you can virtually participate in select conference content from anywhere until 11/10/2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.viticusgroup.org/wvc-conference

Online Event - 9/8/21 - The Ins and Outs of Canine Elimination Problems - Live Event with Q&A - ACVB (fee applies)
2021-09-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Canine elimination problems may not be in the lime-light as often as feline ones, but they can be signs of anxiety and welfare concerns, are distressing to the client and may fracture the human animal bond. This case-based talk covers a variety of canine elimination problems.
About the Presenter
Dr. Lilly is an Assistant Professor overseeing the Behavioral Medicine Service at The Ohio State University’s Veterinary Medical center. She received her DVM from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2011 and spent 4 years in the trenches of general practice. She completed a specialty internship in Behavior Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She followed her internship with a Behavioral Medicine Residency at The Ohio State University, where she then joined the faculty with both clinical and teaching appointments. She has appeared in a webisode of Animal Planet’s Life at Vet U, and ABC6’s Pet Check, various print and TV interviews. She is Fear Free Elite and Low Stress Handling Silver certified. When not working she enjoys kitten cuddles and landscaping.
Register Now

If you are a student or a valid ACVB Resident, please email info@acvb.org for your discount code.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dacvb.org/page/webinarseries

Webinar - 9/8/21 - The Year-End Outreach Preparation You Can’t Go Without - Network for Good
2021-09-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Do you think your year-end fundraising campaign starts on Giving Tuesday? Think again!
Your year-end fundraising campaign starts weeks before Giving Tuesday and other December asks with the communications you share with your audience. Your pre-campaign communications help you establish key messaging, develop your narrative, and build momentum going into fundraising asks.
In this webinar you’ll learn:

How pre-campaign communications can maximize your fundraising results
What kind of pre-campaign communications to plan for the 2, 4 and 6 weeks in advance of your campaign launch
How to create key messages for your pre-campaign communications

Register to craft a communications plan to dominate your year-end fundraising!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/year-end-outreach/

Webinar - 9/7/21 - One Medicine: How Medical and Behavioral Problems are One and the Same - Fear Free
2021-09-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Ever wonder if your patient has a behavioral problem or a medical problem? Would you be surprised to find out that up to 82 percent of dogs referred to veterinary behaviorists by veterinarians have discomfort or pain?
In this webinar, Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, will explain that, in her practice, an estimated 50 percent of patients have a contributing disorder that is not behavioral in origin. Attendees will learn the most common clinical signs that can be confusing, the easiest ways to rule in or out a primary psychiatric disease, and quick and easy approaches to treatment
About the Presenter
Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. After completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Coral Springs Animal Hospital, she worked as a primary care veterinarian for two and a half years. She completed a three-year residency in behavioral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2006 and passed the board examination later that year. During her residency, she received the Resident Research Award from the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) two years in a row.
Dr. Radosta lectures nationally and internationally for veterinary professionals and pet owners and is the author of a number of textbook chapters and scientific research articles, She also co-authored “From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias” with Dr. Marty Becker, Mikkel Becker, and Wailani Sung.
She is the section editor for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and served on the 2015 AAHA Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines Task Force.
This webinar is brought to you by our friends at Zoetis Petcare.
WEBSITE LINK: https://fearfreepets.com/resources/webinars/

VIN/IVAPM Rounds - 9/2/21 - Animal Pain Awareness: It's What We Do - VIN/VSPN
2021-09-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Presented by Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP
Attend this session to earn 1 hour free CE credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=10367515

Webinar - 9/2/21 - Julie Flanery - Imitiation and Mimicry: You Can Do It! - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-09-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
It gave me shivers the first time my dog mimicked me, to do what I just did… on cue.
In teaching my dog to imitate and mimic behaviors I demonstrated for her, I felt a unique connection and discovered a new way to communicate with my dog. You too can have that same feeling of wonder, amazement and surprise the first time, and every time your dog shows just how capable they are of this extraordinary skill.
Come and learn a step-by-step protocol developed by Claudia Fugazza, that teaches your dog to not only mimic your behavior, but transfer that understanding in the teaching of new, unknown behaviors.  Learn how teaching your dog to imitate you can enhance any training method you already use.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Event - 9/2/21 - Successfully Addressing the Cost of Care with Clients - The Bridge Club
2021-09-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
What impact does the cost of care have on clients at your veterinary practice? How can we help clients prepare for and understand the cost of care over their pet’s lifetime? Join us & ASPCA® Pet Insurance as we dive into this important conversation and offer NEW tools to make the discussion easier.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/successfully-addressing-the-cost-of-care-with-clients

Online Event - 9/2/21 - Live from the Ranch with Ken Ramirez, Zazie Todd, Ph.D. and Laurie C. Williams - Karen Pryor Academy
2021-09-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, September 2, at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by special guests Zazie Todd, Ph.D. and Laurie C. Williams. The episode will include live training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 9/2/21 - Risk Assessment of Aggression Cases with Dr. Christopher Pachel - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2021-09-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Veterinarians and behavior professionals are frequently faced with questions about aggressive behaviors that may include biting, scratching, lunging, or threatening postures. As with other behavioral questions, it is rare for there to be a single “right” answer to a question, or a “one size fits all” solution to the problem that is occurring. This presentation will discuss risk factors that affect the likelihood of achieving a safe and successful outcome for these patients. Strategies for approaching topics such as rehoming or humane euthanasia will also be covered.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/risk-assessment-of-aggression-cases.html

Webinar - 9/2/21 - Risk Assessment of Aggression Cases - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2021-09-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual

Webinar - 9/1/21 - Grant-Free Fundraising! How to Grow Like a Tech Startup - Network for Good
2021-09-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Learn how to leverage tech to create diverse cashflow systems without grants!
Combining a 501c3 and tech startup business model to push nonprofits into the social enterprise startup space, Jasmine Fain will teach your organization how to scale revenue like a tech startup.
In this webinar we will redefine mindsets to be startup founders and business-minded, go into the process of learning how to leverage peer-to-peer fundraising to increase traction, and give you knowledge that helps enhance measuring and tracking of data and technology usage to enhance fundraising.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/grant-free-fundraising/

Online Course - Enrollment open 9/1/21 to 9/15/21 - Workshop - Cohort Structure - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2021-09-01 | Virtual
WORKSHOP STRUCTURE
Winter Cohort Enrollment Begins September 1. Send in your letter of interest by September 15.
Program Overview: This series of educational modules will prepare participants to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard and use conspecific interactions for behavior modification.
Cohort Structure: Learners will be invited to join a cohort of 75 individuals that will meet virtually for three months via the Litmos LMS platform. Each cohort will be invited to twice-monthly (bi-weekly) hour-long, live meetings via Zoom webinar so that questions can be answered live. The bi-weekly meetings will feature video analysis and discussion of relevant topics. A discussion board per cohort will be maintained and moderated. After matriculation of each cohort, the cohort’s discussion board will be archived.
Registration process: Individuals interested in joining each cohort must submit an “e-mail of interest” to the executive director, Mara Velez requesting to be added to the upcoming cohort. Each person must login at least twice a month and complete modules in order to continue. If, after a period of 30 days, a learner has not logged-in, they will be contracted; if no response within five days, their user account will be deactivated.
Completion Timeframe: Learners will be expected to complete one module per week, which will require 60-90 minutes per week. The program consisting of Foundation and Intermediate modules will be expected to be completed within a three month time-frame. The total seat time per week is estimated to be two to two and a half hours.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MORE INFORMATION
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshops
