Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 3/9/22 - The REALLY REAL RELAXATION Protocol with Suzanne Clothier - PPG (fee applies)
2022-03-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Suzanne Clothier’s Really Real Relaxation Protocol (RRR) is based on her commitment as a trainer to creating authentic responses rather than faux or “looks like” (but actually is not) behaviors. This requires a careful assessment of what the authentic behavior actually is in terms of arousal, body language, response and volitional behavior. RRR promotes true relaxation.
Other relaxation protocols are based in keeping the dog in a down position in a particular place in the hopes that this will result in relaxation. Remaining in place as directed does not always lead to authentic relaxation. Additionally, these protocols ignore the importance of social referencing, expecting the dog to remain in place regardless of what the handler does or does not do; this is more accurately the goal of a well-trained stay. RRR involves the handler and social referencing so that the relaxation becomes a shared response, not an action independent of the handler and relationship.
Finally, being prompted to assume a specific position does not involve volitional behavior or self-modulation, and remains extrinsically reinforced behavior, rather than the intrinsically driven choices and reinforcement of choosing the body posture and arousal that is truly aligned with authentic relaxation. Dogs learn self-modulation through discovery, facilitating behavioral changes and shifts in emotional and cognitive state, making it ideal for “reactive” dogs.
RRR is easily taught in one session, generalizes readily (as with most intrinsically reinforced behaviors), is suitable for use with dogs of any age, in group classes as well as private sessions, and can be used in any setting where the dog is in the Think & Learn Zone (productive arousal). Handlers do not need specific or sophisticated skills or knowledge, and RRR is as suitable for children as for adults.
This was previously aired at Geek Week 2021.
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
Goals

Teaching dog to find authentic relaxation through their own choices.
Teaching handler to relax with the dog while maintaining connection.
Maintenance of dog/handler connection that can easily be modulated up or down as desired.

Benefits

Simple, effective, quickly established – no need for laborious protocols.
Dog learns to self-modulate through volunteered, not prompted, behavior.
Handler learns to relax themselves while providing social reference for the dog.
Readily generalized.
Suitable for any age dog.
Appropriate for companion, service, shelter/foster, behavior case, competitive/sport, and working dogs.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the value of volitional behavior, intrinsic reinforcement and social referencing.
Understand the steps involved in teaching RRR.
Be able to start any dog with RRR.
Understand various applications and considerations for one-on-one and group sessionsBe able to recognize common errors or challenges

RRR is a must-have tool for any trainer. This presentation will cover the details of teaching RRR, and a variety of applications.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4661223

Online Event - 3/8/22 - Veterinary Leadership Conference presentation with Dr. Mariea Estrada - BlackDVM Network
2022-03-08 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Dr. Mariea Ross-Estrada, the winner of The AVMA Early Career Opportunities $1000 scholarship, represented BlackDVM Network at the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference in Chicago, IL. Dr. Ross-Estrada is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Small Animal Primary Care at North Carolina State University. She’ll be sharing the knowledge and insights she received from this conference.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/veterinary-leadership-conference-presentation-with-dr-mariea-estrada

National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 3/8/22 – Capacity Check-in – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2022-03-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Post-COVID many shelters are telling us they feel like they are working beyond their capacity right now. We want to hear from you and give you all an opportunity to learn from each other. What are the things you think are the contributing factors that are pushing you over your capacity? Or if you aren’t feeling over capacity, what do you think is helping you not to be? Please join us with some thoughts to share. We will be breaking into small groups for about 25 minutes and then meeting back together as a large group to report back on what was discussed in small groups.
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396
Meeting ID: 974 4263 7396
One tap mobile
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+13126266799,,97442637396# US (Chicago)
Recordings and shared documents/links info:

Recorded rounds can be found at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/bdzl9zkkkcy5komx5cvkqc3nsmik9jc1 Some more formalized rounds will be recorded but many discussions will not be recorded in order better facilitate open and honest discussion. If you do not see a previous rounds on this document then it was not recorded.
Links/documents shared in the chat during rounds can be accessed at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx We will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in this folder called ‘Links shared in chat’
You should be able to access these box folders as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.

This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.
Web Conference System Details:
If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.

Webinar - 3/7/22 - Playgroups Part 1: The Why - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-03-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country.
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!
*Part 1 attendees will be sent the signup links to parts 2 & 3 upon completing the first webinar.
This course has been pre-approved for 1.5 continuing education unit (CEU) credits for:
Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA)
International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)

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

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-03-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-02-28 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 Event - Registration open 2/28/22 to 3/7/22 - We Foster Challenge 2022 - Maddie's Fund
2022-03-07, 2022-02-28 | Virtual
We all know the incredible bond that humans and pets have and the importance of keeping them together. Foster care is a powerful way to achieve that. That’s what the We Foster Challenge is all about!
By participating in the Challenge this May, you’ll grow your foster base to help keep pets with people and out of the shelter and have a chance at $210,000 in grant prizes. By fostering pets, we also foster community, foster inclusivity and foster love.
The We Foster Challenge is meant to help shelter and rescue organizations create or expand community-based foster programs that will get your neighbors involved and proudly saying, “We foster! So can you!” As we shift towards a more community-centric model of animal welfare, it’s important to get everyone in your area involved. After all, fostering is a job just about anyone can do.
To help you prepare, we will be sharing lots of resources and we will be hosting four informative Huddles. (See more information below.)
So, let’s embrace foster programs that are inclusive and diverse, put people front and center, and help pets from ever having to enter the shelter at all. Whether it’s a temporary foster care program for hospitalized patients, translating your fostering materials into another language or simply recruiting more foster caregivers, we can help foster programs to grow and thrive this spring.
Important Dates:

Registration period: February 28 – March 7, 2022
Prep period (including Huddles): April 1 – 30, 2022
Challenge period: May 1 – 31, 2022
Participation Reports Due: June 14, 2022
Final Report (Zoom Huddle): September 2022

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.maddiesfund.org/we-foster-challenge.htm

Webinar Series - 2/26/22, 3/5/22, and 3/12/22 - The Holy Trinity of Behavior, Environment & Sociability Behind the Human-Canine Partnership - Puppyworks (fee applies)
2022-03-05 09:00 - 11:30, 2022-02-26 09:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
How the Holy Trinity of Behavior, Environment & Sociability of dogs and humans creates a unique relationship which you can use to improve your time and activities together.
More than a webinar, we’ll provide an interactive, behind-closed-doors experience for attendees to see the interconnectedness of the Dog, the Human & the Environment, in part from attendee submitted videos.
Session One: Saturday February 26, 2022 ​- HOW YOUR BEHAVIOR MATTERS:
Human Sociability – Behavior, Temperament, Attitudes & Perception.
What do you, as a biological organism, bring to the relationship? How the health and attitudes, including human temperament of the handler (their own sociability) affect their dogs, and how biological differences affect perception: for example: dogs hear many things (high frequency) that we do not; and dogs smell far more than we do, smells that dogs never evolved to, and that distract them or give them information we are not privy to. You see more 3D, and you see colors they do not.
What do you bring to the relationship as the trainer?
Attitudes, biases, and experiences all affect the dog-human relationship: most importantly, confirmation bias; and the brain’s tendency to search for the urgent over the important (crisis survival vs. long term). How human anxiety may inadvertently affect canine behavior. How training timing, reactions and cognition delays, all affect how you and your dog interact.
There is no other interspecies relationship on Earth like that of the dog and the human.
Nothing rivals the dogs’ co-evolution with humans and our species unparalleled willingness to sacrifice for them. That includes the ability to genetically modify dogs, and to know what we can change and what we cannot, money to fix ailing dogs, to modify diets, and to otherwise manipulate the interactions. We also created a partner that actively manipulates us. It is no coincidence that dog parks are at such an annoying frequency and look so darned cute to us.
Session Two: Saturday March 5, 2022 ​- WHY ENVIRONMENT MATTERS:
How Genetics, Perceptions and Behaviors Interact with the Environment.
The environment messes with everything! Dogs and humans each take in the environment differently, and the environment interacts with expression of our dog’s and our own genetic traits.
How the environment affects biology:
What kinds of traits are inheritable and how much does environment affect them? In particular, how much of your dog’s personality is fixed, such as sociability or aggression or curiosity or trainability? How much does the environment affect your dog’s hormones that force its behaviors? Do dogs create pheromones that manipulate us?
Home, Sweet Home—from your dog’s viewpoint and yours.
It is important that your dog has a home, right? But does your dog value or want the same things you want in a home? What would they pick if they had a choice? A place filled with couches? A few boulders with a hole underneath? How do they view their home? How different might your dog be if he or she lived with you in a completely different neighborhood, or moved from a rural environment into the heart of a city or from your city to one on the other side of the globe?
The expanded environment—everything away from home.
Sure, you and your dog love home. What changes when you leave with your dog, and why you should care. Travel to you and travel to your dog are unlikely to be the same. You know you are off to camp in the mountains. How does your dog know it is not another trip to the vet to get stiches or a cast or…
Session Three: Saturday March 12, 2022 – SOCIABILITY IN DOGS:
Canine Biology, Behavior & Sociability.
What limits, capabilities, and opportunities does the dog, as a biological organism, bring to the relationship?

Ages and stages of the dog
Why breed type matters
Why sociability matters.

There are many ways to assess sociability in shelter dogs, but less proven ways of assessing it in owned dogs, since the human-environment so confounds dog behaviors. Sue and Tim hope to get closer to measuring sociability in the owned dog during this webinar series! And there may soon be genetic tests for sociability as well.

Are we prioritizing sociability enough in breeding? How inheritable is sociability? How do we measure it?
How close are we to fully assessing the recent discovery of a dog genomic region matching one in humans who have a syndrome involving hyper-social behavior? Could this lead to more predictability of behavior in the future?
Why sociability is the best insurance policy, given biological limits, environmental uncertainties, and humans…well…being human.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/partnership

Webinar - 3/4/22 - March Fourward: The Future is 4 - Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
2022-03-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The foundation of the Million Cat Challenge rested on Five Key Initiatives, refined and adapted to shelters of every size and type throughout North America, which together represented a holistic approach that addressed the “before, during and after” for any cat at risk of shelter entry. These initiatives were proven by over 3.5 million more cat lives saved by over 1500 Challenger Shelters.
Now, #ThanksToMaddie, we’re thinking bigger. The Five Key Initiatives have expanded to include other species at risk in shelters and evolved into the Four Rights, with community safety net services, humane care within the shelter, and appropriate outcomes for the animals that do come in all working in concert to support one another. Join the co-founder of the Million Cat Challenge and one of the inspirations behind the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge in imagining and creating a world in which every single shelter is able to provide every animal at risk with the Right Care in the Right Place at the Right Time to the Right Outcome. #MayTheFoursBeWithYou!
This webcast will be recorded. Continue the discussion on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/MarchFourward
The webcast 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.
Presenter
Dr. Kate Hurley, DVM, MPVM, is the founding director of the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program and co-founder of the Million Cat Challenge, a shelter-based initiative to save the lives of one million more cats in five years. Over 1,500 shelters more than tripled that goal, between them saving over three million cats against their own baseline before joining the challenge.
Hurley’s research interests include welfare of confined dogs and cats, humane and effective strategies to manage community cats, and infectious disease prevention. She will always love shelter work because it has the potential to improve the lives of so many animals and the people who work so hard to care for them.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TpCFmG6YQoerScTGYVyxzQ

Webinar - 3/4/22 - Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-03-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
At Dogs Playing for Life’s Stranger Danger webinar, hosted by Aimee Sadler, CEO and Founder of DPFL, you will learn how to work with dogs that are wary of strangers by building their confidence and helping them develop new skills which will enable them to meet new people (and potential adopters) happily and successfully! Even for the private dog trainer or dog owner, the skills taught in this webinar will help support your stranger danger dog to expand their comfort level when meeting new people at home!
This webinar will demonstrate:
— DPFL’s Assess and Progress approach: fluttering between assessing and influencing behavior to determine how a dog might respond WITHOUT proper human support to determine what training is necessary for successful placement
— Comprehensive Tool Selection: determining what tool will best support the dog while keeping the handler and others safe during the learning process
— Principles vs. Methods: determining what approach will teach the dog as efficiently and effectively as possible
— Creative Proofing: conducting training with the goal of solid generalization of new skills so that dogs are able to work for multiple handlers with clarity and confidence
Come learn how to safely and effectively reach this segment of the canine population through in-depth behavior analysis, dynamic video examples, and practical approaches designed for anyone who is trying to find solutions for the dogs who need this extra human support.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-03-04 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
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/3s2SYgi

Webinar - 3/3/22 - They Did What? Coaching Employees who Exhibit Unprofessional or Disruptive Behavior - VETgirl (fee applies)
2022-03-03 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Have a negative Nancy in your clinic?
In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Sally Ryan reviews how to deal with unprofessional or disruptive behavior from veterinarians and veterinary staff. As leaders and supervisors, it’s important to learn how to identify disruptive behaviors and to coach others so that behaviors are eliminated or minimized. Tune in to learn critical coaching procedures for dealing with disruptive or unprofessional behaviors and strategies for managing progressive discipline in the veterinary clinic.
Dr. Ryan is CEO of Veterinary Leadership Services. She has over 20+ years experience as a senior leader and emergency veterinarian for a multi-site emergency veterinary organization. She is a certified coach, trainer and speaker for the John Maxwell Team. Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of Dr. Sally Ryan, Veterinary Leadership Services, LLC and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
This 2022 leadership track course is approved by the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager Board as applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), CVPM Course Approval ID# 21-123.
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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/march-3-2022-they-did-what-coaching-employees-who-exhibit-unprofessional-or-disruptive-behavior/

Webinar - 3/3/22 - The ABCs of Compassion Resilience for Animal Care Professionals - GoodPup
2022-03-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
In this webinar participants will learn simple, effective practices that can help better care for themselves and their staff.
Chronic stress due to COVID, the “great resignation,” natural disasters, and more, combined with the empathy for animals and people, have created the conditions for high levels of burnout and empathic distress (aka compassion fatigue) in animal welfare work.
GoodPup wants to help our valued shelter and rescue partners with our webinar led by Jessica Dolce , MS CCFE, a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator (full bio below).
In this webinar participants will learn a number of simple, effective practices that can help them to better care for themselves and their staff, so that they can keep making an impact for animals during this challenging time.
Featured Speaker:
Jessica Dolce, MS CCFE, is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator, receiving her training from TEND Academy. Jessica brings twenty years of experience working with and for companion animals to her workshops, coaching, and The Compassion in Balance Program, her online educational platform.
Jessica is an instructor with The Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida and has worked with organizations such as the ASPCA, HSUS, Animal Legal Defense Fund, Best Friends, and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
She holds a Master of Science in Adult and Higher Education degree and certificates in mental health first aid, mindfulness facilitation, and positive psychology coaching. You can learn more at jessicadolce.com.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goodpup-webinar-the-abcs-of-compassion-resilience-tickets-261296393547

Webinar - 3/3/22 - Worked Up: Assessing and Soothing Arousal with Sarah Stremming - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-03-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
The six week course, Worked Up, condensed into need-to-know basics. You’ll learn how to ask your dog if he is able to work, and how to help him if he says no. This is useful for all dog sports, and all dogs whose responses tend toward the barky-spinny-crazy type!
Date: Thursday, March 3rd, 2022
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 USD
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 3/3/22 - Managing Difficult Volunteers: How and When to Let Volunteers Go - NACA
2022-03-03 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Volunteers are the lifeblood of most of our organizations. But what should you do when a volunteer just isn’t “working out?”
During this webinar, we’ll discuss why it is so hard to let a volunteer go, reasons why it is a liability to continue working with a bad volunteer, communication instead of confrontation, the importance of documentation, the steps to take before reaching the point of termination and the role of exit interviews with volunteers.
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.
Presenters:
Lori Todd attended Appalachian State University with the intention to pursue a career in Accounting and Human Resources. After having jobs in both fields, she decided that this was not what she wanted.
Lori discovered her passion after taking a part-time job on a whim at a private animal boarding facility with pampered pets. Later, while accompanying a friend who was filling out applications for the City of Charlotte (North Carolina), she was encouraged to apply for an open Animal Control position. She was called in for a job interview and started her new career path in 1996.
In 2017, Lori was offered the position of Volunteer and Event Supervisor for Charlotte Mecklenberg Animal Control, where her journey continues…..
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/managing-difficult-volunteers-how-and-when-to-let-volunteers-go/

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-03-03 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 - 3/3/22 - Do You Have Compassion Fatigue? - PPG (fee applies)
2022-03-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
As someone who loves animals or who works in the animal field you may commonly experience compassion fatigue. Compassion Fatigue is a real problem in the animal welfare field and we need to be aware of it.
Learning Objectives

What is Compassion Fatigue?
How to address compassion fatigue

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About Your Presenter
Shannon Riley-Coyner is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Registered Veterinary Technician, Wellness Coach, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. Shannon has been a pet lover all her life and a dog trainer for over 20 years. She has spent her life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds. She has worked in the Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as a handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. She has participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West.
Her education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Shannon has also spoken at the Annual APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers) conferences the past 2 years and covered topics such as “Compassion Fatigue” and “What Is Your Dog’s Currency?”
Shannon’s dog training philosophy revolves around force free, positive reinforcement, however, her ultimate goal is for healthy happy relationship between pets and their people. Diet, exercise, environment and training all play significant roles in achieving this goal. Shannon spent many years as the head dog trainer for PAWS for Healing, a pet assisted therapy organization. She performed temperament testing and assisted in the training of therapy dogs who visited hospitals, veteran groups, special educational facilities and convalescent homes. She believes strongly in the benefits of developing the human animal bond and can assist in coaching for pets and their human companions to develop that connection. Shannon can provide assistance with training, weight management, exercise and other behavior modifications for your dog or other pets in the Ventura area.
Shannon’s Book “The Evolution of Dog Training” is now available on Amazon or Barnes & Noble!
This was previously aired at Geek Week 2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4605639

Webinar - 3/3/22 - Kitten Intake Diversion - CalAnimals
2022-03-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Diverting kittens from the shelter is one of the best ways we can help this fragile population and engage the community. Attendees will leave this session prepared to have conversations with the public about when and why it is best to leave kittens with mom, assessing kittens to determine if they have been abandoned, when one should step up to help kittens and what that help should look like, and lastly how to properly age young kittens.
Relevant for: Supervisors, intake, staff taking calls from the public, staff handling returns, officers if picking up in the field
Duration: 1 ½ hours
Presenters: Jen Adkins and Susie Aguilar, Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Online Conference - 3/1/22 to 3/3/22 - 2022 Co-Sheltering Conference - My Dog Is My Home (fee applies)
2022-03-03 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-02 09:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join us March 1 – 3, 2022 for My Dog Is My Home’s second annual Co-Sheltering Conference!
Hear from government leaders and experts across human service and animal welfare disciplines on topics including supporting the human-animal bond and lifting up leaders from affected communities to advocate for low-barrier animal policies in shelter and housing. Enjoy curated storytelling segments, interactive activities and loads of giveaways.
MISSION: To educate, entertain and engage as we build allies across movements and strengthen the fabric of a more just society for people and animals. Let’s build a strong network of game-changers together.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? The foundation of co-sheltering is inclusivity, which means this conference invites any and all, including those involved in social services, homeless services, and animal welfare; curious members of the public; students in the fields of veterinary medicine, social work, public administration, and more!
Apply for a scholarship: https://forms.gle/dksjHB7tVVxXHvw97
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mydogismyhome.org/

Webinar - 3/2/22 - Core or Non-Core. Should That Even be a Question? - VETgirl
2022-03-02 17:30 - 18:00 | Virtual
Don’t drink that stagnant, urine-infested puddle!
In this complimentary, 30-minute, VETgirl–Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE, Dr. Craig Prior, BVSC, CVJ discusses the risk of leptospirosis in humans and animals. Tune in to learn about all things lepto, from how worried you really have to be, to recognizing clinical signs, to treating and preventing it in your patients and staff!
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!
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WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/march-2-2022-core-or-non-core-should-that-even-be-a-question/

Webinar - 3/2/22 - How to Manage Your Nonprofit’s Social Media Presence Like a Pro (In Just 20 Minutes Per Day!) - Network for Good
2022-03-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Nonprofits know that social media can have the power to engage communities and build support for their missions. But it’s so time-consuming to stay on top of the trends and the ever-shifting sands of social media.
Can we really be effective in just 20 minutes per day? Yes, you can!
Nonprofit digital marketing expert Julia Campbell will show you exactly how in this training. If you feel like social media is taking over your entire day and taking away from your other responsibilities, this session is for you!
What we’ll cover:
-Social media trends nonprofits need to consider for 2022
-The four areas of social media management
-How to schedule your 20 minutes per day
-Tools to help you streamline
Speaker: Julia Campbell
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/nonprofit-social-media/

Online Course – Starts 3/2/22 – Canine Social Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
2022-03-02 | Virtual
This course will teach you about canine communication, play, greetings, conflict resolution behaviors, and puppy social development. Dig into the science of canine social behavior, with an emphasis on dog-to-dog social interactions. Veterinarians, behavior consultants, trainers, groomers, kennel staff, shelter workers, day care staff, pet sitters, dog walkers, and keen guardians will all benefit from this course.
This course will help you:

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

Course Begins: March 2, 2022
Duration: 5 Weeks
Instructor: Camille Ward, PhD, CAAB
Online Weekly Meetings take place on Wednesdays at 12pm Eastern (first meeting March 9th)
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-social-behavior/

VIN Rounds – 3/1/22 – Antibiotics 101: Basic Principles of Antibiotic Use, Selection, and Susceptibility Testing – VIN/VSPN
2022-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
J. Scott Weese, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM (LAIM), presents this week’s Tuesday Topic, “Antibiotics 101: Basic Principles of Antibiotic Use, Selection, and Susceptibility Testing.” Click the green button on the session page or the top right corner of the Student Center to attend.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10759846

Conference - 2/26/22 to 2/27/22 - 2022 Winter Conference - UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (fee applies)
2022-02-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-02-26 08:00 - 17:00 | UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, 944 Garrod Dr, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
The UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Center for Continuing Professional Education (CCPE) is proud to present the 2022 Winter Conference on February 26-27, 2022 onsite at the UC Davis SVM. We look forward to welcoming you all back to campus! We have restructured the format of the conference to allow more time for audience interaction (in person or virtually) as well as offering two onsite laboratories.
This year we are offering a variety of tracks including: Small Animal Clinical Trials: Learn about the latest management for osteosarcoma, polyarthritis , corneal diseases & LUTD, and how our clinically relevant trials in these areas are advancing the science and care for your patients.
The annual event provides opportunities for up to 15 hours of continuing education credit to an individual veterinarians or registered veterinary technicians. Conference registration provides attendees with access to either the in-person lectures or live webinars and conference proceedings.
The Full Conference registration price provides access to all of the tracks during the Winter Conference and conference proceedings.
The Livestock Medicine Only registration price includes the Livestock Medicine Track and Plenary Session on Saturday (up to 8 hours CE credit) and Livestock Medicine proceedings.
The Disaster Medicine/Exotics Only registration price includes the Disaster Medicine/Exotics Track and Keynote Session on Sunday (up to 7 hours CE credit) and Disaster Medicine/Exotic proceedings.
**First responders such as EMTs, paramedics, police, fire, correctional or probation officers**
Advanced Canine Tooth Extraction Lab and Ventilator Lab: Conference registration and attendance to all corresponding lectures are required in order to participate in the hands-on labs. Limited spots available.
UC Davis SVM Employees: Special pricing available upon verification of SVM employment. Select SVM Employee when registering.
WEBSITE LINK: https://ce.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/symposia-article/2022-winter-conference

Online Conference - 2/25/22 to 2/27/22 - 2022 United Spay Alliance Online Conference - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2022-02-27 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Are you looking for information to help you build affordable spay/neuter programs in your community? Join us for the United Spay Alliance Online Conference from February 25-27, 2022. Held in collaboration with our friends at United Spay Alliance, this conference will feature sessions from pioneers within the spay/neuter movement, and empower you to build affordable, sustainable programs in your own community. Registration is available now for $50. Registration will increase to $60 starting 12 p.m. EST on December 24, and $75 on January 25. Click here to register for the United Spay Alliance Online Conference today.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5322493216382035979
