Shelter Learniverse

Seminar - 10/29/22 - 2022 Fall Symposium - UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (fee applies)
2022-10-29 08:00 - 16:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
We hope you will join us in person, on-site at the UCD Veterinary Campus for our 2022 Fall Symposium. For those of you that can’t join us in person, we do offer an interactive webinar option.
This year we have three tracks available for veterinarians and veterinary professionals. We have four speakers providing their specialty highlights for our “Year in Review” sessions. Each speaker will discuss the clinical relevance of select manuscripts from the past year and how this impacts our daily practice.
We have discounted onsite and webinar prices for our veterinary technicians and a track dedicated to provide CE credit tailored for the RVT/veterinary assistant. We have lectures and discussions detailing proper set up of the anesthesia machine, troubleshooting tips, and how to properly use a ventilator. We are happy to finally offer an onsite laboratory to obtain hands-on experience with the equipment discussed in lecture at NO extra charge for those attending in-person. Space is limited for the laboratory, so register early.
CE Credit: Up to 8 hours (pending approval)
Location: Hybrid: On-site and Live Webinar
WEBSITE LINK: https://ce.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/symposia-article/2022-fall-symposium

Hybrid Conference - 10/27/22 to 10/30/22 - 2022 Annual Conference - AAFP (fee applies)
2022-10-29 03:00 - 19:30, 2022-10-28 03:00 - 16:00, 2022-10-27 04:45 - 16:00
The 2022 AAFP Conference will be a hybrid event, which means it will be both in-person and virtual. The in-person portion of the meeting will take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The AAFP is excited to announce this year’s annual conference theme, Enriching Feline Care & the Veterinary Experience. When we think about being Cat Friendly, we often think of handling and interactions with cats, however much of Cat Friendly is about elevating the standard of medical and surgical care that cats receive. While the conference will cover aspects of the environment, interactions, techniques, and educating caregivers, it will also cover many medical topics. This enables even the most experienced participant to stay current and up-to-date on feline medicine topics. No matter what your role in the practice or your level of experience with cats, this will be a conference that allows everyone to increase their feline knowledge in order to continue to elevate the standard of care for cats.
WEBSITE LINK: https://catvets.com/education/conference/2022/registration

Online Event - 10/27/22 - The Realities of being a Veterinary Technician in 2022 - The Bridge Club
2022-10-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this conversation, we let the veterinary technicians share the state of the profession today, the opportunities for growth and a real, real solution to manage workflow and value of the technician that can be implemented today! Special thank you to Idexx for bring this powerful conversation forward.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/the-realities-of-being-a-veterinary-technician-in-2022

Webinar - 10/27/22 - Cancer ABCs: Aspirates, Biopsies, Cytology - VETGirl
2022-10-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Frustrated by aspirates, non-diagnostic samples, and best practices for skin masses?
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Blue Buffalo webinar, Dr. Sue Ettinger, DACVIM (Oncology) will review the importance of early diagnosis of skin masses and new guidelines for when to diagnose lumps and bumps in our patients. Tune in for a practical approach to cancer cytology for the general practitioner, including how to improve your in-house cytology skills of determining the tissue of origin and whether the mass is benign or malignant!
Thanks to sponsorship from Blue Buffalo, this webinar is FREE to all!
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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-27-2022-cancer-abcs-aspirates-biopsies-cytology/

Webinar - 10/27/22 - Disease Transmission and Prevention - Best Friends
2022-10-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Disease prevention in the shelter setting is vital to lifesaving, and infectious disease does not have to be inevitable in animal shelters. In this webinar, you’ll learn the basics of infectious disease, like how diseases spread between animals and how to manage shelter populations to prevent disease. We’ll also cover strategies to reduce and prevent infectious disease including vaccination guidelines, sanitation protocols, and biosecurity recommendations. A brief overview of specific diseases of most concern in the shelter setting will be given (feline upper respiratory disease, canine infectious respiratory disease, ringworm, canine parvovirus, feline panleukopenia, and canine distemper).
This webinar is part of the Fall 2022 Webinar Series. Each webinar is pre-recorded and registering by October 12 gets you first access delivered directly to your inbox on the webinar date. Register for all five webinars or choose only the ones relevant to you.
Presenter: Dr. Erin Katribe, DVM, MS – Medical Director, Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/education/2022-fall-webinar-series-registration

Online Event – 10/27/22 – Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Geraldine D’Silva - Maddie's Fund
2022-10-27 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Growing up in India, Geraldine developed a deep understanding of equality and the human / animal bond. From an early age, she’d care for stray dogs in her neighborhood – feeding them and taking them to a local shelter. Later, that compassion expanded using her degree in Sociology which took her to remote villages to study the caste system and women’s empowerment, and then volunteering with those experiencing homelessness. An M.B.A. from the Edinburgh Business School gave her even greater skills, but as a foreigner both in Scotland and then in the U.S., finding meaningful work was a serious challenge. Join us to hear about her journey across the globe and what inspired her to be courageous in the face of adversity.
Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith hosts the discussion and Q+A. Afterwards, continue the conversation with Geraldine on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/candidconvoGeraldineDSilva
The program will be recorded and made available on Maddie’s University for continuing education credit for both CAWA and NACA.

With work experience in three continents and over 10 years of operational leadership, Geraldine has a passion for building innovative community programs and strategic partnerships to bridge the gap between human and animal well-being, to increase access to care. She led a small non-profit through a merger & acquisition with one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the US, and over 8 years strategically helped integrate the services throughout the 140-year-old animal shelter, enabling it to pivot to the new community-centered model that is now unfolding. Brought up in India, she did her B.A. in Sociology which took her to remote villages to study the caste system and women’s empowerment. She has an M.B.A. from the Edinburgh Business School in Scotland and a background in research consultancy, advertising and branding.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/REGISTERCandidConvoGeraldineDSilva

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-10-27 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-10-20 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 - 10/27/22 - Find Success Working with Elected Officials - CalAnimals
2022-10-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
With 23% of the Senate and 36% of the Assembly brand new (due to redistricting) or open races (no incumbents), there has never been a better time to familiarize yourselves with the ins and outs of developing and employing relationships with elected officials. Whether you are a municipal shelter, private non-profit with government contracts, or non-profit supporting animals in your community – decisions by policy makers impact your operations. Join Julianna Tetlow, Director of Government Relations for San Diego Humane Society, to learn how to develop relationships with elected officials, successfully engage in public policy, and position your organization as the thought leader and go-to resource for decision makers on all things animal welfare.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zRfUOgBjQjmv2Xi0LOaxwA

Webinar - 10/25/22 - YouTube Live: Drippy Dogs: Update on Urinary Incontinence - VETGirl
2022-10-25 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Clients buying stock in pee pads?
In this complimentary, 30-minute, VETgirl–Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE webinar, Dr. Julie Byron, MS, DACVIM reviews the diagnosis and treatment of urinary incontinence in female dogs. Tune in to learn what diagnostics are needed as well as medical and surgical therapies you can use to treat your drippy dogs!
NOTE: There is no registration required for this CE opportunity. Simply go to our YouTube Page where the webinar will be held LIVE at the time of the event!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-25-2022-youtube-live-drippy-dogs-update-on-urinary-incontinence/

Webinar - 10/24/22 - “I’m out of Control!” Helping the Over-Aroused Animal - PPG (fee applies)
2022-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Many of the behavior issues we see in pets – including biting – can relate to over-arousal. So how do we help the over-aroused animal? Whether you are faced with reactive, aggressive, or fearful behavior, addressing over-arousal can be the key to improving behavior and keeping pets in their homes. In this presentation, Irith will give you tips for identifying over-arousal and share practical tools to help you deal with over-arousal issues in pet animals.
This was previously aired at Geek Week 2021
Learning Objectives:

Better understand arousal and its effects.
Be able to determine when “problem” behaviors relate to over-arousal.
Learn training games that can help pets learn to manage their arousal levels.

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About the Presenter
Irith Bloom has loved animals for as long as she can remember. She grew up with dogs, gerbils, and a pet snake (who was housed far from the gerbils) and was fascinated by horses. After years of (unsuccessfully) begging her parents to let her ride, she took matters into her own hands and won a horse in an essay contest. Irith’s parents were too busy to train the animals, so Irith became good at teaching useful (from the human point of view) skills to non-human animals.
A self-admitted geek, Irith has spent a great deal of time studying the science of behavior. She is fortunate enough to be invited regularly to give presentations on a variety of animal- and learning-related topics. Her writing on these topics has also been published both online and in print.
Irith is faculty at Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior and dogbiz’s Dog Walking Academy. She is also a CPDT-KSA, a CBCC-KA, a CDBC, a CSAT, a KPA CTP, a VSPDT, and a CBATI, as well as being certified in TAGteach, a positive-reinforcement method for teaching humans.
Irith is a member of the board of directors of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), on the advisory board for Daily Paws, chair emeritus of the Education Committee of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), and a former member of the APDT Legislative Task Force. She also volunteers for National English Shepherd Rescue.
Irith has a BA in biology from the University of Pennsylvania and lives in Los Angeles, California. Her company, The Sophisticated Dog, LLC, offers online training and behavior services to clients worldwide as well as limited in-person services for clients in her local area. Irith also offers consulting services for fellow pet professionals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4987027

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2022-10-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-10-17 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

Online Event - 10/20/22 - New Advancements in Therapeutic Nutrition: Dermatology and Renal Diets - The Bridge Club
2022-10-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this conversation we will dive into the newest advancements in dermatology and renal diets. We will shift from the one-size fits all to a very tailored nutritional approach for our companion animals including using current diagnostics to guide nutritional recommendations.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/new-advancements-in-therapeutic-nutrition-dermatology-and-renal-diets-1

Webinar - 10/20/22 - The ABCs of Marketing Strategy in Animal Welfare - Best Friends
2022-10-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Developing and implementing a marketing strategy is an essential part of any organization’s success, but creating a thoughtful, cohesive marketing plan often eludes nonprofits. While strategic planning can feel overwhelming, there are some very simple techniques and tips you can use to map out an effective plan and create some marketing magic. In this session, we’ll discuss how to identify your organization’s marketing assets and how to incorporate your board and volunteers into marketing efforts. Plus, we’ll walk through some exercises to help you focus your time, ideas and budget to increase engagement and donations.
This webinar is part of the Fall 2022 Webinar Series. Each webinar is pre-recorded and registering by October 12 gets you first access delivered directly to your inbox on the webinar date. Register for all five webinars or choose only the ones relevant to you.
Presenter: Nicole Krug – Founder & Digital Marketing Strategist, Social Light
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/education/2022-fall-webinar-series-registration

Webinar - 10/20/22 - Managing a Large Scale Kitten Program in a Small to Mid-Sized Municipal Shelter - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-10-20 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
During this webinar, we’ll discuss how to maximize resources and build an army of support to save the most fragile lives in shelters today. We will discuss program creation, sharing resources, and mobilizing and incentivizing fosters.
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
The Best Friends Network is comprised of thousands of public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations and other animal welfare organizations in all 50 states. We are a coalition committed to saving the lives of dogs and cats through collaboration, information-sharing and implementation of proven lifesaving strategies. Our partners support each other and inspire their own communities to increase lifesaving across the country. Visit network.bestfriends.org for more information and resources.
Presenters
Marnie Russ is the Program Administrator for the National Kitten College at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington in Arlington, VA. The first kitten nursery of its kind, Arlington went from saving 92 kittens a year in 2016 to 1385 kittens in 2019 all while maintaining a 93% live release rate. The Nursery saved almost 1500 kittens in 2020.
Marnie has been fostering neonatal kittens for over two decades, specializing in critical-care neonates and high-risk nursing/expectant queens. Marnie is a recognized expert on caring for at-risk kittens. She is co-founder of the National Kitten Coalition and speaks nationally on the subject of at-risk neo-natal kittens. Her advice and expertise is sought from shelters and rescues across the country.
Marnie is a seasoned animal advocate who has previously worked for the ASPCA traveling across the country working with shelters as well as state and local governments to advance animal-welfare policy.
Marnie sits on multiple Boards for spay/neuter organizations throughout the county including Fox Hollow Animal Project in Montana and Caring Hands Animal Support and Education – International Advocacy. She annually travels to third-world countries assisting in international spay/neuter projects to help impact the lives of street animals in underserved areas.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/managing-a-large-scale-kitten-program-in-a-small-to-mid-sized-municipal-shelter/

Webinar - 10/19/22 - How Veterinary Technicians Can Advocate for their Utilization - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-10-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
SHOW them what you bring to the table!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Amy Johnson, BS, LVT, RLATG, CVJ reviews how veterinary technicians can take the steps in advocating for their own utilization. Tune in to learn ways to educate and sway those resistant to listen to what you have to offer!
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/october-19-2022-how-veterinary-technicians-can-advocate-for-their-utilization/

Webinar - 10/19/22 - Rabbits, the New Cat? Embrace Treating Rabbits with Confidence - HSVMA
2022-10-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Domestic rabbits are the third most popular pet in the United States, and not surprisingly, the third most common pet found in animal shelters. Many general practitioners are not comfortable with rabbit medicine and surgery, however there is a need for expanding these services. This presentation will go over basic rabbit husbandry, some of the more common rabbit diseases, as well as touch on the importance of and techniques for rabbit spay and neuter.
What skills will an attendee receive after attending this presentation?

A basic understanding of the environmental and behavioral needs of rabbits and their relation to disease
Dietary recommendations for rabbits and diseases associated with inappropriate diets
Knowledge of common medical conditions and treatment options in rabbits
A better understanding of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 in rabbits and it’s recent introduction to the United States
An understanding of anesthetic protocols and considerations for rabbits
An understanding of rabbit spay/neuter techniques and where to find further resources on the topic

This webinar is FREE for all attendees. 1.5 hours of RACE CE credits (medical) will be available for HSVMA members only (RACE approval pending).
WEBSITE LINK: https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar-rabbits-the-new-cat

Webinar - 10/19/22 - How to Write the Most Engaging Emails for Giving Tuesday - Network for Good
2022-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Storytelling expert, Vanessa Chase Lockshin will inspire you and inform you how to write emails that actually drive donations.
You’ll learn:

How to build a narrative arc for your Giving Tuesday campaign that engages supporters and creates campaign momentum
What kinds of stories stand out in your donors’ inboxes on Giving Tuesday
Easy-to-implement writing tips to make your emails shine even if you’re not a writer

Speaker: Vanessa Chase Lockshin, The Storytelling Nonprofit
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/yef-engaging-emails-giving-tuesday/

Webinar - 10/19/22 - SKIP: Saving Kittens in Partnership - National Kitten Coalition
2022-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join us for this FREE guest National Kitten Rescue webinar hosted by NKC to learn more about an innovative program that will help save vulnerable kittens at risk of being euthanized. This webinar will inspire you to rescue and rehabilitate the most at-risk of kittens, the ones that are dying every day upon arrival at shelters.
Thanks to a generous grant from The Humane Society of the United States, the Newborn Kitten Rescue has teamed with The National Kitten Coalition to produce a Toolkit for you to start or adapt your rescue to focus on these ‘last chance’ kittens that need us the most. This webinar will walk you through the highlights of that toolkit, which will be available on the NKC and HSUS websites.
If you can’t join us for the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign-up anyway, because a recording of this, and other webinars, will be available on NKC’s eLearning Center no later than 2 weeks after they air.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2093087934680937740

Conference - 10/17/22 to 10/19/22 - 2022 Access to Veterinary Care Conference - ASPCA (fee applies)
2022-10-19, 2022-10-18 | Hilton Minneapolis St. Paul Airport, 3800 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN, United States
The 2022 Access to Veterinary Care Conference, hosted by the ASPCA® and the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, is the first conference fully dedicated to the topic of Access to Veterinary Care (AVC). AVC considers individual pet and family circumstances with compassion and respect, improves welfare, and decreases suffering.
Financial support is available!
Support is available by application to qualifying attendees of this year’s conference and will be accepted on a rolling basis as funds are available for the following:

Individuals who bring an underrepresented voice, experience, or perspective to the conference (sponsored by Maddie’s Fund)

Conference support will assist with the costs of travel, lodging, and meals. Awardees will also receive a code for free conference registration (please wait to register if you are applying for conference support). Note that even though the conference is sold out, scholarship recipients will receive a code to register. More information can be found here.
WEBSITE LINK: https://events.bizzabo.com/avcconference

Webinar - 10/18/22 - Embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as an Intrinsic Component of Veterinary Leadership - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-10-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Take the lead…
In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Lisa Greenhill, MPA, EdD will discuss how diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) should be key elements of leadership success. Tune in to gain an understanding of how failure to be thoughtful and intentional about DEI can undermine efforts to create and sustain effective teams, leading to strategic blind spots and missed opportunities to impactful partnerships.
This 2022 leadership track course qualifies as continuing education applicable to the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification program offered by the VHMA, CVPM Course ID#21-123.
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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-18-2022-embracing-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-as-an-intrinsic-component-of-veterinary-leadership/

Webinar - 10/18/22 - Shelter PALS CA Shelter Laws: Community Cats - CalAnimals
2022-10-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
One of the most important work of shelters these days is serving local communities by engaging in life-saving, humane—and legal—community cat programs (CCP) for outdoor-living cats. If you want to know about the issues, and how to do CCPs right, join us for a walk through the challenges, particulars, and legalities of community cats in California, prepared by the San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter PALS (Shelter Policy and Legal Services) program.
When it comes to community cats in California, the sheltering industry is much stronger together. Standardizing CCP operations across the state will help people, animals, and local governments, so that we can lift up communities who do not yet have them, avoid problems in communities who already have CCPs, and best position the movement to defend CCPs against any challenges.
In this 90-minute webinar, attendees will learn the factual and legal basics of community cats, how to support those programs with local ordinances, and also how to sign up your shelter for free legal support to set up or shore up the CCP in your own community.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FybtwW4QRaimLr-QGdM5Pw

Webinar - 10/17/22 - Harmonious Walks: Redefining Loose-Leash Walking - PPG (fee applies)
2022-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Ask any trainer why clients reach out to them for help, and somewhere in the top three reasons you’ll often find “walking on-leash.” Owners want to fix a common problem that occurs when they’re handling their dog on leash, usually pulling, or playing tug with the leash.
In this session, we’ll cover how to achieve harmonious walks. Nancy will move away from focusing on the traditional heeling behavior, and towards recognizing and meeting dogs’ needs through foundation skills and on-leash games that anyone can do. “Harmonious walks” means everyone wins: Happy dogs, and happy clients.
Learning Objectives:

Learn how to help your clients attain that elusive “loose-leash walking” behavior in the most enjoyable way.

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About the Presenter
Nancy Tucker is a certified trainer with the CCPDT and a fully certified behavior consultant with the IAABC. She teaches seminars, webinars, and workshops on dog training, dog behavior, and the business end of training throughout Canada, the US, and Europe. She has presented at conferences for the Pet Professional Guild, the IAABC, the Dog Event in France, the WOOF! conference in the UK, and The Lemonade Conference.
She teaches online courses focusing on various topics including how to resolve separation anxiety, how to use desensitization and counterconditioning to address fearful behaviors, and how to tackle other common behavior issues.
Nancy has written numerous articles on dog behavior and has a professional background in public relations and copywriting. She shares her home in Quebec, Canada with her husband and their ridiculously cute border terrier, Bennigan.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4952645

Webinar - 10/17/22 - It’s Real: Mental Health and Wellness in the Veterinary Industry - Think Anesthesia
2022-10-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Mental health and wellness are of increasing importance within the veterinary industry, with a mental health crisis in veterinary clinics everywhere. Understanding the neurochemistry of mental health helps, as does targeted treatments based on symptoms such as depression, anxiety, and stress. In this presentation the audience will be introduced to the neurochemistry of mental health issues and gain practical knowledge about how to address various symptoms, including when to seek professional support.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2022/08/its-real-mental-health-and-wellness-in-the-veterinary-industry

Conference - 10/14/22 to 10/17/22 - Texas Unites for Animals Conference 2022 - Texas Unites for Animals
2022-10-17 05:30 - 10:30 | Renaissance Austin Hotel, Austin, TX, United States
The Texas Unites for Animals Conference provides animal welfare professionals the opportunity to connect, share, and work together to improve the lives of pets and people in their communities. At the Texas Unites for Animals Conference, you will find hundreds of animal advocates from Texas and our surrounding states coming together for professional development and a chance to broaden their network in the animal welfare industry.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.texasunites.com/the-conference/

Online Course – Starts 10/17/22 – Talking to Clients About Behavioral Euthanasia – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
2022-10-17 | Virtual
Join Sue and Trish for a four-part mini course on talking to clients and shelter workers and volunteers about behavioral euthanasia, and learn how to approach this sensitive topic with people who never thought they’d be faced with such a difficult decision.
In week one, we will explore the issues that surround behavioral euthanasia, what may be going on for your clients and how you can approach this for yourself. In week two, we explore the alternatives to behavioral euthanasia so that you can help your clients to make the right choice for their dog. In week three, we work through the process of discussing behavioral euthanasia with your clients including the words to use, and those to avoid. In our final week, we go through the days before, the day of and the days following a behavioral euthanasia.
Weekly classes are held at two different times: Mondays at 10:30 AM and 8 PM Eastern Standard Time. We will play a recording of each class while Sue and Trish answer questions in the chat box, and then we will have a discussion afterward. Zoom sessions will be recorded if you can’t make all of them.
Continuing Education Credits through CCPDT and IAABC.
Limited spots available!
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