Shelter Learniverse

Online Event - 9/7/22 - Return to Home Challenge Huddle 1 - Maddie's Fund
2022-09-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Please join us for 4 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. You need only register once and you’ll get a confirmation email with a single link you can use to log on each time.
All huddles start at 12n Pacific. They will be 20-minute presentations followed by 30 minutes for Q+A.
Wednesday, September 7
All animals in the community have identification / Animals are returned in the field rather than at the shelter
With Bobby Mann (Humane Rescue Alliance) and Adan Parra (El Paso Animal Services)
Bobby Mann Chief Programs Officer at Humane Rescue Alliance and adan parra Research & Management Assistant at El Paso Animal Services will be presenting on the first two Return to Home practices .
1. All animals in the community have identification

All animals leave the shelter microchipped and registered to both the chip manufacturer and Found Animals Registry whether adopted or Returned to Home
All animals are registered to Petco Love Lost
All animals leave the shelter wearing an ID tag and collar
All animals are given free or low-cost ID tags and collars when needed at the shelter or in the field
Organization offers microchipping to the public in a variety of ways (microchipping during open hours, community chipping/registration events and clinics, “Check-a-Chip” Event, individual outreach via Pets for Life-type programs)

2. Animals are returned in the field rather than at the shelter

Microchips are scanned in the field and searches are run in field (by officer or through dispatch, etc.)
Lost and found animals are posted on social media when staff receives call or finds animal
Neighbors and community are engaged immediately to help find owner
Ear-tipped cats are left in the field and not brought to the shelter (unless sick or injured) e. Signs are posted and door hangers are left for found animals​​

Upcoming:
Wednesday, September 14
Return to Home polices and lost/found techniques are marketed to the community / Technology is used to help reunite pets and owners
With Holly Reycraft (Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue Inc.), Aldwin Roman, CAWA (Charleston Animal Society) and Stefani Buzzard (Contra Costa County Animal Services)
Wednesday, September 21
Organization embraces a culture of Return to Home / Organization works with community to help facilitate Return to Homes
With Dyanna Uchiek (Portsmouth Humane) and Sandra Solis (Best Friends for Life (cats))
Wednesday, September 28
Regulations and laws encourage Return to Home / Other
With Glenda Davis (Animal Rez-Q, Inc.) and Mike Wheeler (Cabot Animal Support Services)
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/RTHChallengeRegistration

Webinar - 9/7/22 - Understanding and Promoting the Self-Regulation of Behavior - PPG (fee applies)
2022-09-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Are you interested in developing better self-control in dogs? Then this talk is for you! Executive function refers to the mental processes that are involved in the self-regulation of behavior. For example, maintaining focus and avoiding distraction, inhibiting behavior, adjusting behavior for different environments, and working toward a goal.
Obviously, these behaviors are critical for pet, performance, and working dogs alike. This webinar is a review of everything we know about the development of executive function in dogs. You don’t want to miss this talk!
Learning Objectives:

Define executive function
Explain the relationship between executive function attention, emotional regulation, impulse control, stress resilience and behavior issues
List the factors that influence executive function in dogs
Discuss ways of improving executive function in dogs

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), KPA (pending), IAABC (pending)
Presenter: Dr. Kristina Spaulding
Dr. Spaulding has a PhD in biopsychology – the study of the biological basis of behavior – and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist through the Animal Behavior Society. She specializes in stress and behavior, social cognition and emotion, positive welfare and the prevention and treatment of behavior problems in dogs. In addition to her academic background, she has been in the dog training and behavior profession for 19 years. She currently splits her time between private behavior work and teaching other dog trainers and behavior consultants online and through seminars and conferences.
In addition, Dr. Spaulding is a long-standing member of the APDT Education Committee. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free. She also chairs a task force for Meeting of the Minds, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving the quality of life for our dogs and is a member of the IAABC Foundation Board. Use this link to find out more about her on her website: http://smartdogtrainingandbehavior.com/online-services/
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4812724

Webinar - 9/7/22 - Are you ready for CATastrophe? - National Kitten Coalition
2022-09-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Disasters can affect anyone. Preparing to care for your family, pets, fosters, and shelter animals during and after an emergency is vital before the disaster hits.
This session will offer participants a brief overview of emergency planning and response for animal shelters, rescue groups, and foster parents, with a focus on considerations for kittens. It will cover common emergencies to prepare for, information on creating an emergency plan for shelters and foster homes in advance of a crisis, and agencies and organizations that can help with the process. We will also touch on the concept of community animal response teams and how you can join or create a team within your community.
Speaker: Joanna Fortin, Director of Community Programs, Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (VA)
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8747890855696007437

Webinar - 9/7/22 - 3 Steps to Build a Wildly Engaged Community - Network for Good
2022-09-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Make your nonprofit more than a mission, make it a movement.
Community organizing is our nonprofit superpower. When we galvanize our people into a movement of engaged advocates – demanding change for the communities and causes they care about – everything else gets easier… fundraising, board leadership, strategic partnerships, and capacity building.
By investing in your mission, donors and partners are rooting for you to be their ‘representative’ and leverage their collective voice and influence for big impact.
In this session, we’ll explore key strategies to galvanize a more inclusive, diverse, and fired-up coalition of change makers ready to make the bold moves needed to fast track your big vision – no matter how many database contacts you currently have.
Participants will explore key steps to:

Hone your magnetic message to attract the right donors and partners who are ready to give
Simplify and target your fundraising efforts to raise more money with less struggle
Engage and leverage your community to fast-track your vision

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/build-engaged-community/

Webinar - 9/6/22 - Spay/Neuter Considerations Based on Breed, Sex and Age - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-09-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Should gonadectomy be delayed for specific canine breeds?
In this 1-hour VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Karen Tobias, MS, DACVS reviews side effects of spaying and neutering in dogs. Tune in to learn breed and age-specific considerations to help you determine when the best time is to schedule that gonadectomy!
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 join now! 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-6-2022-spay-neuter-considerations-based-on-breed-sex-and-age/

Online Course - Starts 9/6/22 - Compassion Fatigue - VIN/VSPN (fee applies)
2022-09-06 | Virtual
Viktor Frankle said it so clearly; “That which is to give light must endure burning”. We have watched so many talented and devoted caregivers in our field give up and leave our field because of compassion fatigue and burnout. Our Compassion Fatigue prevention training is designed to help you recapture your sense of purpose, joy, and hope as an animal care professional. Our training will provide evidence-based professional resiliency skills to help you manage the stress and emotional demands of your work. This course is appropriate for veterinary care professionals at any stage of their career, working in all areas of our profession.
Presenter: Bree Montana, DVM, CCFP
Course Open: September 6-October 21, 2022
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Tuesdays, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, and 11, 2022; 9-10:30pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 7.5
RACE Category: 7.5 hours Non-Medical
Tuition: $165 ($149 early bird special if enrolled by August 23, 2022)
* Students currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited or CVMA approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status).
Prices are listed in US dollars.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/CE/STAF183-0922_VSPN.htm

Online Course – Starts 9/6/22 – Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice – IAABC (fee applies)
2022-09-06
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: September 6, 2022
Duration: 12 weeks
Instructor: Renée Hall BA, CDBC, CPDT-KA
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
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/animal-behavior-consulting-principles-practice/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2022-09-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-08-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with.
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

Webinar - 9/1/22 - Anxiety: The Whole Story - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-09-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
So you have a shy dog – one who’s easily frightened of strange people or places, or maybe even one who sits at home IMAGINING what horrible thing might happen next. Is this because of genetics? Or did you mess up somehow? Jessica will talk about the biology behind anxiety: the roles of genetics, early environment (as early as in mom’s uterus!), and socialization. Spoiler alert: you didn’t mess up. But this talk will help you understand better where your dog is coming from and help you think through the many different puzzle pieces that made her who she is.
Presenter: Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Event - 9/1/22 – Live from the Ranch with Teoti Anderson and Clarissa Black - Karen Pryor Academy
2022-09-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, September 1, at 12:00 pm (PT) with special guests Teoti Anderson and Clarissa Black. The episode will include real-time training demos, audience Q&A, and more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#this

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-09-01 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-08-25 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 - 9/1/22 - An overview of key aspects of the puppy education literature & possible implications for trainers - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2022-09-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Our aim as trainers and behaviourists is to support puppy education to minimize the risk of unwanted behaviour developing and maximize successful adaptation to a modern human environment. Over the past few decades the literature regarding puppy rearing and puppy education has grown. Although many questions are still to be answered, there is information available which can help inform our practice. This includes information which can support best practice in puppy classes as well as the advice we give owners and breeders regarding raising their puppies. This talk will examine some of the available literature from the perspective of what it might mean for what we do in practice.
Presenter: Dr. Helen Zulch MRCVS
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/en/market/catalog/live-webinars/an-overview-of-key-aspects-of-the-puppy-education-literature-possible-implications-for-trainers.html

Online Course - Starts 9/1/22 - Shelter Training Behavior Mentorship - Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
2022-09-01 | Virtual
The FIRST Shelter Dog Training Mentorship is here! Are you interested in learning how to train dogs? Whether you are new to the field, or an old hand, this course takes you from recognizing and addressing stress in dogs through teaching dogs specific skills, and changing emotional responses.
We go over the ethics, learning the theory, developmental stages, controlling unwanted behaviors and more.
CEUs have been approved for IAABC. CEUs are pending approval for CCPDT.
Join Sue & Trish for the 13-week Dog Training Mentorship!
WEBSITE LINK: https://trish-s-school-bcb6.thinkific.com/courses/shelter-dog-training-mentorship

Webinar - 8/31/22 - Using Care Pathways to Manage Your Shelter Behavior Program - Maddie's Fund
2022-08-31 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Care Pathways are standardized plans for animals that have the same type of condition. They allow for individualized support while ensuring efficient, effective care for animals with that condition. They’re commonly used for improving animals’ paths through the shelter system, as well as managing medical conditions. During this presentation, we’ll talk about care pathways regarding behavior and how we can utilize them pathways to improve our shelter behavior programs.
Join Maddie’s Fund Director of Outreach and Research, Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB, and use this webinar in conjunction with her course on Maddie’s University, Care Pathways: Guiding Animals Through the Shelter.
After the webcast, drop by Maddie’s Pet Forum to continue the discussion, ask questions and exchange ideas: https://maddies.fund/WebcastCarePathways
This webinar will be recorded and has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association. ​
About the presenter
As Director of Outreach and Research for Maddie’s Fund®, Dr. Sheila Segurson’s goal is to develop and support research that increases pet adoptions from rescue groups and shelters and improves pet well-being. She relies upon her background working in and with animal shelters, pet foster care programs, and veterinary medicine to lead Maddie’s Fund research efforts.
After graduating from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Segurson worked as a general practice/emergency/shelter veterinarian at pet hospitals in California. Then, in 2005, Sheila graduated from Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at UC Davis, becoming the first in the nation to complete a three-year, post-graduate behavior specialty training program with an emphasis on shelter animals and shelter behavior programs. She worked for several pet welfare organizations, including UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, The Sacramento SPCA, and the Animal Rescue League of Boston, where she developed and implemented enrichment/behavior modification programs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b1uGR2fRSMWolVFpQ1NckQ

Webinar - 8/31/22 - What to do about conflicts with rodents: Addressing rodent conflicts in your community and in your facility - HSUS
2022-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Conflicts with rodents like rats and mice, are common in our communities, and they can also present issues in our own facilities. Join us for this webinar as we explore the life cycle of rats and mice and provide insight into their behavior, nesting and foraging that will help you advise and respond to the conflicts that people experience with them. This webinar will also feature information on how to improve rodent management approaches in your facility by implementing exclusion strategies, taking steps to reduce and eliminate access to attractants and understating what role other measures like repellents, habitat alteration and fertility control can play to mitigate problems with rats and mice. (Photo: Alex Gallardo/The HSUS)
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanesociety.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UNt6PnNjR-izuGXJ1-qvRg

Online Courses - Apply from 8/22/22 to 8/31/22 - Fall Online Instructor-Led Courses - Maddie's Fund
2022-08-31 | Virtual
Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community?
Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. They’re the catalyst you need to take your programs and learning to the next level! These courses require completion of: self-paced online materials, (4) 90-minute Zoom classes with your instructor and classmates, and a final project. Class size is limited and the selection process is competitive.
THE FALL 2022 APPLICATION WINDOW IS AUGUST 22-31. Classes start the week of September 26th. See the full list and apply today. Seats are limited, so don’t miss out!
Courses include:

Field Services Series: Community-Centered Programming
Empowering Fosters to Help Market Pets from Foster Care
Feline Lifesaving
Foster Care for Adult Dogs
Short-Term Foster and Field Trips
Shelter Clinic Management
Humane Education
Managing Shelter Health
Care Pathways: Guiding Animals Through the Shelter

WEBSITE LINK: https://university.maddiesfund.org/Online-Instructor-Led-Courses

Webinar - 8/30/22 - Be Prepared: Animal Disaster Basics - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-08-30 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
During this webinar, attendees will learn how to identify potential threats and resources needed for community and personal pet and animal preparedness, taking into consideration the COVID-19 environment. This program reviews the basics of the Incident Command System, National Incident Management System, and the need for and how to develop local Emergency Operation Plans. We will discuss the steps in Preparedness, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery relating to animals during a disaster. Attendees will leave with a roadmap on how to begin the work of preparing themselves and their communities for a disaster, as local animal welfare experts.
Presenters:
Jennifer Toussaint is the Chief of Animal Control in Arlington County, Virginia at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. Jennifer joined the Animal Control team in early 2012 as a Deputy and accepted the Chief position in 2016. Since becoming Chief, Jennifer has implemented a local ordinance in relation to exotic animal care and ownership. She has also expanded the Animal Control Department’s outreach efforts in providing additional support to pet owners to enable high owner-pet retention in the community. She specializes nationally in Humane Urban Wildlife Management practices and has been published multiple times on the topic. Jennifer is a CIT-trained officer and has trained animal control and welfare professionals on a variety of topics including: active listening, emergency preparedness, emotional support and service animals, animal neglect/cruelty investigations, and wildlife intake and triage. She is the Incident Commander for the Community Animal Response Team in Arlington, VA. Jennifer is the 2017 recipient of the Virginia Animal Control Association Dr. Kent Roberts Animal Control Officer of the Year and received a commendation from the Virginia General Assembly for her service. In 2020, Jennifer’s department won the Outstanding Agency of the Year award from the Virginia Animal Control Association. She is a graduate of Moravian College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Spanish. Jennifer shares her home with her rescue dogs Rheagan and Ducky.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/be-prepared-animal-disaster-basics/

Online Event - 8/29/22 - Saving Luna: A Case Study on Rabbit Aggression - PPG (fee applies)
2022-08-29 15:30 - 16:30 | Virtual
Emily came across a desperate post in a local rabbit rescue Facebook group, begging someone to take a beautiful rabbit who was scheduled to be euthanized the next day for aggression. She instantly responded to take the case pro bono and would work with anyone who took on this bunny. Shortly after, Emily received a friend request from the person who was dropping everything to pick up Luna, and they immediately got to work. As Emily watched Luna throw herself, growling and snarling, at the fence separating them, she wondered if she had bitten off more than she could chew!
Luna’s aggression is more severe than any case Emily had experienced in her career working with rabbits. Luna’s triggers ranged from everything to the sound of a person approaching to the appearance of food falling into her pen. Anything associated with human interaction was met with a flying leap, a growl, and a fierce bite. While Luna’s clear stress and discomfort were a main focus of their efforts, Emily was equally concerned with giving Luna’s humans the tools to manage her safely, without (any more) bloodshed! Carefully managing Luna’s triggers, mindful counterconditioning, and enrichment were the tools we used to gradually build trust. Luna began to relax, and so could everyone around her!
Luna’s story is not just her own, but the story of many rabbits who are euthanized in shelters for behavior issues. Rabbits whose issues are often created by the environment. This presentation will be useful to anyone who cares for rabbits in any capacity.
Learning Objectives

The importance of stress management in aggression cases
Minimizing triggers in an environment where everything seems to be a trigger
Developing safe ways to interact with and care for an extremely over-threshold animal
Direct juxtaposition of force-free strategies and force-based common methods in handling rabbit aggression
Managing learned aggression in bunnies

About the Presenter
Emily earned her BS in Animal Science, with a specialization in Equine Science, from the University of Florida. Since 2010, she has been providing professional behavior assistance to pets and their people. She completed two internships, one at ZooTampa working primarily with Florida Manatees, and one at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, working with dolphins, otters, and pelicans. While in school, she worked with Class Act for Dogs, in Gainesville, Florida, under Dee Zurberg, an accomplished trainer who emphasized not only kindness to dogs, but kindness to their people as well. Since then, she has continued her career in the zoo field working with a variety of species including tigers, otters, Flying foxes, gibbons, and as well as various avian, aquatic, and reptile species. Her main focus, however, is caring for orangutans. While not working at the zoo, she has spent years working with dogs as a group class instructor and behavior consultant at Courteous Canine, Inc. This led her to create Small Animal Resources, a place for guardians of small pets to find accurate, reliable information and to highlight the behavioral needs of small mammals. She has published articles for the Pet Professional Guild and the International Association for Animal Behavior Consultants on various topics related to rabbit care and behavior. She has presented at various conferences, workshops, and webinars, for both the Pet Professional Guild, the Animal Behavior Management Alliance, and the Florida Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4793641

VIN Rounds - 8/25/22 - New Feline Tests: When to Use Them & When to Lose Them - VIN/VSPN
2022-08-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Margie Scherk, DVM, DABVP (feline) presents “New Feline Tests: When to Use Them & When to Lose Them.”
Invite your staff to attend via VSPN.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10935195

Webinar - 8/25/22 - Zen and the Art of Impulse Control - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-08-25 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Most people would agree that we’d like our dogs to have the ability to be zen; to chill out and relax when the situation calls for it. In addition, we’d like them to think before they act. Mindless reactivity can be difficult to live with and manage in our dogs.
In this presentation Dr. Deb Jones is going to discuss her views on zen and the concept of impulse control. She will talk about the common usage of such terms as well as her working definitions, and issues with the terminology and application.
She will talk about the advantages of teaching a dog to be zen and demonstrate specific exercises that can encourage thought before action. In particular, Deb will focus on both the art and the science of zen work. A clear understanding of the major underlying scientific principles will be very helpful to excellent application and execution of the techniques.
Deb will discuss the importance of designated markers, introduce her foundation “bowl” games, and demonstrate the place/drop/toss technique to build fluency. She will talk about developing control around food and toys, and also consider broader generalization issues and applications.
Note: This webinar was originally included as a presentation in the Lemonade Conference, but has not previously run as a standalone webinar.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Conference - 8/25/22 to 8/28/22 - VETGirl U 2022 - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-08-25 - 2022-08-28 | Radisson Blu Mall of America, 2100 Killebrew Dr., Bloomington, MN, 55425, United States
VETgirl, the #1 online veterinary continuing education (CE) platform is excited to announce registration for the VETgirl U 2022 conference. This unique, boutique event will be held August 25-28, 2022 in Minneapolis, MN at the chic, Radisson Blu Mall of America. VETgirl U is an educational experience like no other with TED-talk-like, case-based tracks presented by the leading veterinary speakers in the world.
VETgirl U 2022 will have a veterinarian track and for the first time a veterinary technician track, covering a huge variety of topics from surgery to anesthesia to emergency to derm to neuro! We promise it’ll be the most clinically relevant CE you get live (Well, besides our online webinars).
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/vetgirl-u-2022/

Webinar - 8/24/22 - Fear Free and Physical Rehabilitation - Fear Free
2022-08-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Providing exceptional rehabilitation services for patients while also creating a positive experience is not that far-fetched! Join Deana Cappucci, BS, LVT, CCRVN, CCMT, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation), FFCP (Veterinary), as she discusses the importance of using Fear Free techniques to alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) and create positive outcomes in the physical rehabilitation experience.
Attendees will learn:
• The cornerstones of Fear Free
• Signs of FAS
• Common modalities used in rehab
• Incorporating Fear Free into rehab
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Jj1_kHQmQ3mHKdXTMeoYZA

Online Event - 8/24/22 - Ending The Puppy Mill Battle - The Bridge Club
2022-08-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Today, 2+ million puppies are bred in puppy mills/year. This has caused a fierce battle, including among veterinary professionals. It is the practices who see firsthand both inhumane and humane mill operations. This conversation is about finding true solutions for puppy mills.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/ending-the-puppy-mill-battle

Online Event - 8/24/22 - Maddie's Candid Conversation with Elijah Brice-Middleton - Maddie's Fund
2022-08-24 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join us for a brand-new season of open, informal 30-minute conversations and Q+A with influential BIPOC leaders in our field. You will be inspired by each speaker’s pathway to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity in their daily work.
In our Season 2 premiere, Elijah Brice-Middleton, Director at Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) in New Jersey, reveals the values and skills he uses to face challenges of being, in his words, “a brown face in a white world.” Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith hosts the discussion and Q+A.
Growing up in a household that cared for a menagerie of dogs, cats, snakes, monkeys, tarantulas and a bird named Diablo, Elijah learned early on to love all living creatures. That passion drove him to undergraduate degrees in behavioral ecology and evolutionary biology. On his way to a PhD in ecology, he realized something was missing. After a stint in the financial technologies sector on Wall Street, a happy, accidental interview led him into the field of animal well-being – and straight into the kennels of Animal Care Centers of New York. Now, as a leader at PAHS, he advocates cultivating the talents of his team so they have what they need to excel as professionals.
Afterwards, continue the conversation with Elijah on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/candidconvoElijahBriceMiddleton
The program will be recorded and made available on Maddie’s University for continuing education credit for both CAWA and NACA.
#Diversity,Equity,InclusionandJustice
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYudeyrrz0rEtDN1lxqOKJTMdzXAbcF11gA

Webinar - 8/23/22 - The Fear Free Vaccination Experience - Fear Free
2022-08-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
There are many lifestyle factors that influence the decision to vaccinate or to not vaccinate, and we must learn to be proactive about addressing potential concerns that may arise. Join Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP, Elite FFCP (Veterinary), as she discusses how to use Fear Free concepts to alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress during the vaccination appointment for the pet and pet owner.
Attendees will learn how to:
· Clearly explain vaccination benefits to pet owners.
· Apply Fear Free concepts to safely & comfortably vaccinate patients.
· Develop skills for successful Fear Free communications with your team & clients.
Brought to you by our friends at Elanco
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9UPzI4qQREG5EDgc3TINbA

Webinar - 8/22/22 - Dog Playgroups Part 1: The Why - Getting2Zero
2022-08-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Learn about all the ways in which Dogs Playing For Life Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the USA.
In this 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 that have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!
This webinar is one of three that will be delivered over the coming months.
To learn more about DPFL go to https://dogsplayingforlife.com
Presenter: Aimee Sadler
Aimee is the Founder and CEO of Dogs Playing for Life (DPFL). With 35 years of experience working with multiple species in varying venues, Aimee has become an internationally recognized trainer and speaker specializing in shelter programs that enhance quality of life and reduce canine euthanasia in animal shelters. The cornerstone of DPFL’s programming is our Every Dog, Every Day!, an out-of-kennel enrichment model that is in increasing demand and has been introduced to over 300 shelters across the U.S. and Canada. DPFL’s measured programming is contributing to safer shelter environments by reducing dog-human bites while increasing canine lifesaving at an average rate of 4% at participating shelters. Starting in 2017, dogs most at risk of behavioral euthanasia can get a second chance at DPFL’s Canine Center Florida, an advanced training and behavior care center with an overall save rate of 86 percent.
Aimee has regularly presented at animal welfare and professional dog training conferences such as HSUS’ Animal Expo, Best Friend’s Annual Conferences, Masters in Behavior Conference, and the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) Conferences. DPFL was the inaugural recipient of Petco Foundation’s Love in Action Award. In 2016, DPFL was featured in Episode 4 of the PBS television series, “Shelter Me.”
Aimee is a proud recipient of the Henry Bergh Leadership Award and the Maddie’s Hero Award and has been inducted into the Members Hall of Fame for the IACP. Aimee currently resides in Longmont, CO, with her husband and family.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.g2z.org.au/g2z-webinars-and-online-events.html

Webinar - 8/22/22 - Developing and Sustaining a Strong Kitten Program - AWLA
2022-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
We will discuss the development of the Kitten College at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington; lessons learned; tips to build and grow a specialized foster program. This presentation is geared towards shelter/rescue administrators and staff.
WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/4BUmrsyg3
