Shelter Learniverse

Online Certificate Program – Starting 5/16/22 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Animal Health and Clinic Operations – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2022-05-16 | Virtual
Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management, community engagement, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career.
The five courses are:

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

Each of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.
You can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate.
Who will benefit from the program?

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

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

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

Schedule and Registration
Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.
​WEBSITE LINK: https://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates

Seminar - 5/14/22 - Canine Behavior Symposium - UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (fee applies)
2022-05-14 08:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Come learn onsite or virtually with us on how to help manage fearful, reactive or aggressive dogs. We will focus on how to build relationships between veterinarians and dog trainers and work together to help these dogs lead a happier, fear-free life. This symposium is open to all veterinarians, veterinary technicians, dog trainers and others interested in canine behavior.
Webinar Symposium: Registration Deadline | May 13, 2022 at 5:00 pm (PST)
CE Credit: Up to 6.0 hours
WEBSITE LINK: https://ce.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/symposia-article/Behavior%20Symposium%3A%20Cooperative%20Care%20and%20Collaboration%20Between%20Veterinary%20Professionals%20and%20Trainers

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-05-13 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-05-06 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

Conference - 5/3/22 to 5/4/22 (online) and 5/12/22 to 5/13/22 (in-person) - Humane Canada's Summit for Animals - Humane Canada
2022-05-13, 2022-05-12 | Virtual
Join over 1000+ online and 200-300 in-person attendees at the biggest and best-attended animal welfare event in Canada, focusing professional development, network building and fun! Join animal welfare experts, professionals and enthusiasts to learn and connect.
For the month of May 2022, we’ll provide access to education and knowledge around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Reconciliation, the Future of Sheltering, Leadership and Management, Animal Sentience, and much more. Plus, your chance to win multiple prize giveaways throughout the event!
Get ready to engage with industry leaders, learn valuable information, and connect with other like-minded people, professionals, and inspirational leaders from around the world. Find out more below!
WEEK 1: MAY 3 – 4
Two full days online! Featuring live sessions in a variety of formats, interactive networking, virtual exhibitors, wellness activities and so much more – don’t miss out.
WEEK 2: May 12 – 13
May 12-13 in beautiful Banff, Alberta featuring live in-person sessions and exclusive workshops and sessions over two days. Including interactive and in-person networking activities and opportunities to connect.
WEEK 3: May 16-20
Slow it down and watch on-demand. These sessions will be released at the beginning of the week with access for 60 days post-event. Take your time to watch and take part in wellness activities throughout the week.
WEEK 4: May 23-31
More on-demand sessions and some live sessions. These sessions will be released at the beginning of the week with access for 60 days post-event. Tune in for the closing live session to bring the Summit together!
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanecanada.swoogo.com/summit

Webinar - 5/12/22 - Helping Your Sound Sensitive Dog with Amy Cook - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-05-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Many dogs struggle with the sounds of living in our modern life, whether it’s fireworks, delivery trucks, electronic beeping or even neighbors and dogs walking past your house! But helping them take sounds in stride isn’t always straightforward, and myths are everywhere!
Fortunately, working with sound sensitivity can be straightforward, and there are very specific things you can do to help your dog learn new meanings for the sounds that worry them. Whether they’re too alert to normal outdoor sounds, or want to hide away from the big ones, there’s a step by step approach you can take that will shift things for your dog.
In this webinar Dr. Cook will give you a 4 step procedure to give new meaning to sudden sounds, starting with safe sounds and then progressing, so you know it works before you apply it to the real thing. Time to throw a Noise Party!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 5/12/22 - Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Embracing Behavior in Capacity for Care Planning - ASPCAPro
2022-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Providing behavioral support throughout an animal’s stay in your shelter is vital to meeting the Five Freedoms and the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters. As shelters care for more animals with medical and behavioral needs, it’s essential for organizations to reassess their capacity for care to ensure these needs are met.
Join us on Thursday, May 12th, from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET, for a live Q&A session with our expert panel representing medical, behavior, operations, and leadership. Participants will gain new ideas and resources to provide essential behavioral care and avoid exceeding capacity.

Takeaways

Tips and tools to build behavior into daily care and capacity planning
Strategies for effective organizational alignment and collaboration
Techniques for adjusting operations and capacity with the resources on hand

Suited For
Animal behavior and shelter professionals and volunteers

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/shelter-behavior-roundtable-embracing-behavior-capacity-care-planning

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-05-12 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-05-05 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 - 5/11/22 - From Manager to Leader: Steps for Success - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-05-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Want to know the steps for success?
In this 1-hour VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Peter Weinstein, MBA, will discuss the steps in going from manager to leader, as they are not easy. There must be a clear understanding of the difference between the two roles and a real desire to take on leadership. Tune in to learn how to navigate the path, and you’ll be well on your way to becoming a leader.
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!
*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/may-11-2022-from-manager-to-leader-steps-for-success/

Webinar - 5/11/22 - Investing in Your People - The AAWA
2022-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Who are you responsible for leading and developing? What do those people most need from you for their growth and development? Imagine if you could transform the way you invested in the development and performance of others around you. Dr. Rob McKenna and Dr. Daniel Hallak from WiLD Leaders will take you through a process of asking 10 key development questions that create intentional developmental feedback and insight for others you lead or serve. You’ll leave this session with the tools to increase the adaptive performance and direction of others around you.
This live and recorded webinar is approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
This webinar is part 2 in the 5-part A Great Place to Work series.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/51122-investing-in-your-people

Webinar - 5/11/22 - Key Changes in Donor Behavior (& What Nonprofits Should Do About Them) - Network for Good
2022-05-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Featuring new research from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
Over the past two decades, Americans have significantly changed their giving behavior. Most notably, participation in charitable giving of American households and individuals has been declining since 2000.
In 2020, the onset of the ongoing global pandemic has presented numerous challenges and shifts for the philanthropic sector. The Giving Environment series, produced by researchers at the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, looks at pre-pandemic trends in charitable giving, understanding donor decisions in recent years, new models of giving such as subscription giving, and the growing significance of engaging donors.
Join us to explore and reflect on various insights from recent studies, including:

An overview of the declining trend of giving among American households and individuals
Charitable giving in response to recent socio-political and global events
Insights on donor preferences and characteristics for the subscription giving model
Experimental findings on donor resonance with different fundraising messages and materials
Key takeaways for fundraising practitioners on donor engagement

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/key-changes-in-donor-behavior/

Online Course – Starts 5/11/22 – The Forensics of Aggression: Working With and Evaluating Canine Aggression – IAABC (fee applies)
2022-05-11 | Virtual
Jim Crosby is widely recognized as an expert in the field of dog bites, dog aggression, and fatal dog attacks. In this four-part course, Jim is sharing his hard-won knowledge and experience about dog aggression, bites, communication, and what we can do with all of this as we go through our personal and professional journeys through the canine world.
Four Modules, four live meetings (Full Students only), and experience that literally only exists in a hand full of places in the world, Jim is here to share those experiences and the understanding he has gained in nearly twenty years of dealing with the worst of the worst – and a few dogs too.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Recognize the purpose of aggression and when it is or is not appropriate
Analyze how bites happen and what evidence they leave
Evaluate WHICH dog did it, and the basis of inclusion and exclusion of potential suspects
Exchange signals with problem dogs and build the beginnings of trust
Explore dog case evaluations and their application to individual dogs

Graphic Content Warning: Course contains images of fatal dog bites and injuries.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Tuesdays at 7:00 pm Eastern (first meeting May 24th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 4 meetings for this course

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/forensics-of-aggression/

National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 5/10/22 – Janis Bradley on 50 years of data about behavioral incompatibilities and dog relinquishment to shelters – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2022-05-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
This upcoming Tuesday, May 10th, from 3-4 pm CST, Janis Bradley, Director of Communications and Publications at National Canine Research Council and the recent keynote speaker at the Big Dog Master Class, will be presenting, “Irreconcilable differences? Maybe not! A new look at 50 years of data about behavioral incompatibilities and dog relinquishment to shelters.”
At the following rounds on May 24th we will be discussing the topic further in breakout groups and as a large group. After rounds on May 10th we will share a recording for those who cannot join us live so you can still join us for the discussion on May 24th.
Description: An examination of 12 peer reviewed papers on pet relinquishment, 6 on dogs who were returned after being adopted, and 14 on the behaviors of dogs living in homes revealed no strong evidence supporting the prevailing belief that behavioral incompatibilities are a primary risk factor for owners surrendering their pets to shelters. Only 2 studies (one from the 1990’s and the other published in 2000) in the literature contained actual risk analyses of specific behaviors. Neither found strong evidence of behavioral risk factors. Dogs living in homes do not appear to be behaviorally different from dogs living in shelters. Moreover, the studies on dogs living in homes revealed no consensus regarding behaviors that owners considered problematic or how any of them affected their satisfaction with the relationship. When combined with the low validity levels and poor predictive ability of battery style behavior evaluations commonly administered in shelters, the relinquishment literature makes the use of such instruments highly questionable. What does this mean for adoption policies and placement procedures in shelters?
Presenter:
Janis Bradley, M.A.
Director of Communications & Publications
Janis holds a B.A. in Philosophy and a Masters in English. She first pursued a career as a college teacher, counselor, and administrator. Leaving academia, she then took up professionally her passion for the human-canine relationship. From 2000 through 2009, Janis trained more than 400 professional pet dog trainers.
Janis is the co-author of the articles: “No better than flipping a coin: Reconsidering canine behavior evaluations in animal shelters” , “Who is minding the bibliography? Daisy chaining, dropped leads, and other bad behavior using examples from the dog bite literature,” and “Defaming Rover: Error-Based Latent Rhetoric in the Medical Literature on Dog Bites”. She is also the author of Dogs Bite, But Balloons and Slippers are More Dangerous (James and Kenneth), the complete guide to research on dog bites; Dog Bites: Problems and Solutions (Animals and Society Institute); and The Relevance of Breed in Selecting a Companion Dog (National Canine Research Council Vision Series). All of this comes from an abiding interest in finding the very best information about the remarkable relationship between dogs and people. She lives in California with her rescued Greyhounds.
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
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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 - 5/10/22 - Proactive Responses to the Community’s Concerns: Successes in the Field for Today’s ACO’s - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-05-10 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
How many times have you received a call for service and you recognized the address before you even responded? This happens far too often. However, how often are you trying a different approach to address the issue? If we want a different outcome, we need to try different approaches. The community has come to rely upon the services provided by public health and animal welfare agencies. This is especially true with the recent pandemic affecting our communities. This session will focus on proactive ways Animal Welfare Organizations can address calls for service at their core. We will explore some new and innovative ways Volusia County Animal Services has been addressing common animal welfare issues in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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.
Presenter:
Based out of Daytona Beach, Florida, Adam Leath is the Director of Volusia County Animal Services. He investigates and responds to situations involving animal victims of natural disasters and animal cruelty cases in Volusia County. Leath was formerly a Regional Director of the Field Investigations and Response Team at the ASPCA where he led one of the largest operations in ASPCA history with the seizure of over 1,000 animals in August of 2016. Leath has responded to multiple dogfighting operations throughout his time at the ASPCA, including the second-largest dogfighting bust in U.S. history in 2013, resulting in the seizure of more than 400 dogs.
Leath holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Tennessee and a Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Forensic Science from the University of Florida. He is a courtesy Assistant Professor for the Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a Director on the Board of Directors for the National Animal Care and Control Association. Leath is a Past President of the International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association and is a Certified National Animal Cruelty Investigator through the University of Missouri. He has also been certified in Equine Cruelty Investigation through the University of Colorado. Leath has been certified as an expert witness in animal fighting and animal cruelty in the states of Florida and New York.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/proactive-responses-to-the-communitys-concerns-successes-in-the-field-for-todays-acos/

Webinar - 5/10/22 - The Future Is Four: The Right Care - Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
2022-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Offering the Right Care means animals are not left in dangerous circumstances to cause harm, suffer, or die because the shelter can’t admit them; nor are they are admitted to a crowded shelter when there are better options within the community. You’re doing this work because you want to serve animals and people in the shelter and in the community, but in order to provide the best care, you have to know—and make sure you’re operating within—your capacity for care. Within the shelter’s walls, the Right Care encompasses staffing, housing and programs to meet each animal’s basic needs. In this webinar, Drs. Chumkee Aziz and Denae Wagner will share how to provide humane housing and match community need to community capacity and shelter services to ensure all animals receive the care that is right for them.
This webinar is part 3 of “The Future Is Four: The Right Care in the Right Place at the Right Time to the Right Outcome Right Place” series. Register once for these four sessions, which will be recorded.
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.
Presenters
Denae Wagner, DVM, MPVM, Assistant Director and Chief Portalizer
In her work for the Koret Shelter Medicine Program, Dr. Wagner has helped shelters from Florida to Vancouver. Her contributions have ranged from Capacity for Care (C4C) calculations and population health to full facility design consultations. After initially fashioning them by hand, Dr. Wagner oversaw the design and manufacture of the Kat Portal for the Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Over 5,000 of her hand-made and manufactured portals have been installed in animal shelters throughout North America and beyond, earning Dr. Wagner the nickname, The Portal Queen. The portals safely and cleanly couple pairs of existing cat cages, transforming cramped housing into roomier double-compartment condos. Dr. Wagner’s current interests include evidence based shelter design and the effects of housing and the shelter environment on animal health and well-being.
Mehnaz (Chumkee) Aziz, DVM, Outreach Veterinarian
Chumkee obtained her DVM degree at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. She then completed an internship at the ASPCA’s Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital in NYC in 2013, which included experience in anti-cruelty work and shelter medicine. Chumkee was a resident at the KSMP from 2013-2016.She headed the Northern Tier Shelter Initiative and served as Senior Director of Shelter Medicine Services at the ASPCA before returning to the KSMP in January, 2022 as an outreach veterinarian. Her current interests include the role of community collaboration in mitigating pet homelessness, proactive shelter population management, and infectious disease prevention in shelters.

WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9UHVkuKcQbumXhwr-Y9puw

Online Event - 5/9/22 - Asian Stereotypes in the Media - CARE
2022-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Join Jennifer Evans, Ranier Maningding (Founder & Chief Brand Officer of LLAG Media) and Alina M. Luna (Professor of English at Western Colorado University and an activist for equity) as they discuss stereotypes found in the media, the damage it causes, and how we can prevent future harm.
About this series:
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, CARE will be hosting a series of open discussions, sharing resources and offering a invitation to do some new thinking during the month of May.
All the talks are free and registration is required.
Learn more about CARE AWO: https://careawo.org/​
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvfuqhpj0uGtduSGYwyULA5TjM8ob4MesT

Webinar – 5/9/22 – Maintenance of Equipment in Dentistry: Part 2 – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-05-09 10:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
This VDOS webinar will review the role of veterinary technicians, nurses and dental hygienists in the maintenance of equipment, instruments, and materials used in small animal dentistry and oral surgery. The focus of the second part is on routine maintenance and emergency repair of the dental machine, handpieces, etc. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
Speaker: Jeanette Eliason, CVT, RDH, VTS (Dentistry)
Moderator: Alexander M. Reiter, Dipl. Tzt., Dr. med. vet., Dipl. AVDC, EVDC, FF-AVDC-OMFS
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/maintenance-of-equipment-in-dentistry-part-2-1-00-pm-et

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-05-09 08:00 - 09:00
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for all shelter personnel, paid and unpaid. If you want to connect with colleagues from the US and Canada about how they’re navigating sheltering in a post COVID world, grab a coffee and start your week out with 300 people who have the same questions, ideas and worries as you.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4

Online Course – Starts 5/9/22 – Feline Behavior Solutions: Teaching Foundation Behaviors for Modifying Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
2022-05-09 | Virtual
Modification of any problematic or unwanted behavior requires mechanical skill, knowledge of species-specific behavior, and experience with a variety of strategies and techniques. This course will provide opportunities for anyone who works with cats to gain all of that, and more. Each of the five weeks is packed with information that can be directly and immediately applied to a variety of cat behavior cases, from aggression to anxiety and from fighting to fear.
This course was created for cat behavior consultants who are looking to take on more advanced cases, or cat lovers simply looking to teach cats specific skills. Content is relevant to anyone who works with cats in a professional, volunteer, or personal capacity.
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/feline-behavior-solutions-teaching-foundation-behaviors-for-modifying-behavior/

Webinar - 5/8/22 - Feline Diabetes Tips and Tricks - VETGirl
2022-05-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Sugar rush: Get better control of the highs and lows of diabetes!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Purina webinar, Dr. Andrew Bugbee, DACVIM reviews some tips for the treatment and monitoring of diabetes mellitus in cats. Tune in for an overview of dietary and insulin therapies, as well as a discussion on developing patient-specific monitoring plans.
Thanks to sponsorship from Purina, 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!
*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/may-8-2022-feline-diabetes-tips-and-tricks/

Webinar – 5/7/22 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2022-05-07 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-may-2022/

Webinar - 5/5/22 - Leveling Up: Managing Mental Health in the Workplace - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-05-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
How do you feel behind your smile?
In this 1-hour VETgirl webinar, VETgirl’s Chief Happiness Officer, Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW dives deep into the “need to know” issue of mental health in veterinary practice. In this lecture, she will review guidelines we can use to identify and support mental health awareness and resources in the workplace for our veterinary team members.
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/may-5-2022-leveling-up-managing-mental-health-in-the-workplace/

Online Event - 5/5/22 - Live from the Ranch with Sarah Rodriguez and Jennifer Kolar - Karen Pryor Academy
2022-05-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, May 5, at 12:00 pm (PT). The episode will feature special guests Sarah Rodriguez and Jennifer Kolar, and include real-time training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 5/5/22 - How Animals Learn - PPG (fee applies)
2022-05-05 11:00 | Virtual
This webinar teaches the basics of dog learning behavior. Do you know why your dog runs to the door and barks at the mailman? Does your dog beg when you eat dinner? Learn how we can use basic theories of dog behavior to teach your dog new things. Also learn why dogs learn these common misbehaviors and how to change them. This 1.5-hour webinar was designed for anyone who loves dogs! Whether you are a veterinarian, a veterinary technician, groomer, a dog parent or just a dog lover this class will help your dog learn faster!
Learning Objectives:

Learn the basics of how dogs learn
Learn how to change misbehaviors

CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
Presenter: Shannon Riley-Coyner
An internationally sought-after speaker, 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 spoke at Pet Professional Guilds Geek Week Australia in 2021, 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 Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
Shannon created Truly Force Free Animal Training in 2015 so that anyone, anywhere could have access to force free, positive reinforcement animal training. In 2018, Shannon published “The Evolution of Dog Training” available in audio, print and Ebook.
Shannon’s dog training philosophy revolves around force free, positive reinforcement; however, her goal is for healthy happy relationships between pets and their people. Diet, exercise, environment, and training all play a significant role 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 is a past President for the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4726567

Online Course – Starts 5/5/22 – Fundamentals of Ethology – IAABC (fee applies)
2022-05-05 | Virtual
Think outside the Skinner box! Ethology is the scientific and objective study of how animals behave in the real world. This course will teach you the core concepts of ethology — how animals see their world, and why they behave the way they do.
You’ll learn how the environment, individual personality, and genetics all interact. This course is great for anyone new to ethology, working or interested in sheltering, zoos, training, and behavior, and everyone interested in getting the most out of their relationship with a companion animal, personal or professional.
Ethology is the study of animal behavior and its evolution, and is a key factor in having true expertise in the understanding of animals.

How do animals see and interact with their world?
What does this mean in terms of how they behave?
How will this change and enhance your understanding of behavior?
How can this understanding dramatically improve your ability to work with, and help animals?

An understanding of ethology, and the exploration of these questions will forever change how you think about the animals we live and work with.
Course Begins: May 5, 2022
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Thursdays at 7:00 pm Eastern (first meeting May 12th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 4 meetings for this course

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-ethology/

Online Event - 5/4/22 - A Conversation: Real Solutions to the Veterinary Shortage - The Bridge Club
2022-05-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Shortages in veterinary medical professionals is very real. Practices both private and corporate are feeling the strain of finding the DVMs and now it is spreading to technicians as well. There are many solutions to our current challenges, but are any of them truly solving our pain points.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/a-conversation-real-solutions-to-the-veterinary-shortage

Online Event - 5/4/22 - Learn How You Can Help the Fundraiser for Ukrainian Animal Shelters - PPG
2022-05-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
PPG is supporting a fundraiser for six animal shelters in Ukraine. At this live event you can meet the creator, Dr. Marina Bayeva as well as supporting veterinarian Dr. Paula Klek and PPG’s Shelter & Rescue Division Chair Holden Svirsky. We will have updates on the use of funding as well as about the animals benefiting from your generous support.
Marina Bayeva
Marina Bayeva, MD, PhD was born and raised in Dnipro, Ukraine and is a Fellow in Hospital-Based Psychotherapy at The Austen Riggs Center in Massachusetts. Dr. Bayeva’s devotion to animal welfare causes began in childhood. She collected lunch scraps from the cafeteria for street cats while she convinced her parents to let her have a cat of her own, adding to their menagerie of guinea pigs, hamsters and birds. Dr. Bayeva’s parents still live in Dnipro, where her aid efforts to local shelters and rescue organizations have been focused. She currently shares her home with two rescued cats Herman and Tyson and her rescued dog, Henry, who loves to steal Impossible burgers from the freezer.
Paula Klek
Paula Klek, DVM is a first-generation Ukrainian-American and a practicing veterinarian in Massachusetts. Dr. Klek graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. She shares her life with three dogs: Nattie, Bleu and Graysea, and an African Gray parrot named Quixote.
Holden Svirsky
K. Holden Svirsky, CTC, CSAT is a canine behavior consultant in Massachusetts. She is the Chair of PPG’s Shelter & Rescue Division and sits on PPG’s Advocacy Panel. Holden is a graduate of the Academy for Dog Trainers and a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer. Holden is a second-generation Ukrainian-American. She currently shares her life with her Yakutian Laika dog, Zymova Zirka, which means “Winter’s Star.”
If you would like to donate please use this link: https://givebutter.com/wtSBYy
This will be streamed live on the PPG Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PetProfessionalGuild
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4785987

Webinar - 5/4/22 - Building a Leadership Culture - The AAWA
2022-05-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Some organizational gurus contend that culture is the primary job of the CEO and leadership team because all other pillars of a great organization rest upon a healthy culture. A neglected aspect of building an effective and dynamic culture is leadership, especially at the middle supervisory level of the organization. It is a dangerous fallacy that leadership acumen is only necessary at the top. Building a leadership culture begins by recognizing and communicating the expectation of leadership at every level of the organization, coupled with the training and support required to develop each person’s leadership skills.
This session will explore the leader’s responsibility for culture paired with the need for an ongoing effort to provide leadership training and support. Tracy will explain his approach to leadership development in creating a Leadership Academy at each organization he led. The Leadership Academy is a multi-session approach to building leadership capabilities and capacity based on Tracy’s leadership model for the social sector, Leadership From The Heart.
This live and recorded webinar is approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
This webinar is part 1 in the 5-part A Great Place to Work series.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/50422-building-a-leadership-culture
