Shelter Learniverse

Online Course – Starts 1/11/23 – Fundamentals of Ethology – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-01-11 | 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: January 11, 2023
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm Eastern (first meeting January 18th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 4 meetings for this course

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

Webinar - 1/10/23 - The Fear, Anxiety & Stress Scale Deconstructed - Fear Free
2023-01-10 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Wondering if the dog or cat you’re seeing should be scored on the Fear, Anxiety & Stress (FAS) scale as FAS 2 or 3? This webinar can help! Fear Free’s FAS scale is a ubiquitous tool that provides veterinary and pet professionals with a consistent, objective way to evaluate pets’ stress levels at any time in any environment.
In this webinar, Fear Free’s Education Manager Lori Chamberland will take a closer look at each level of the FAS scale to empower you to score pets with greater confidence. You’ll watch video examples of pets at each level of the scale and discuss why it’s important to address stress early, rather than waiting until FAS 3 or higher to intervene.
WEBSITE LINK: https://fearfreepets.com/resources/webinars/

Online Course – Starts 1/10/23 – Canine Social Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-01-10 | 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: January 10, 2023
Duration: 5 Weeks
Instructor: Camille Ward, PhD, CAAB
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm Eastern (first meeting January 17th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 5 meetings for this course

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-social-behavior/

Online Certificate Program - Starting 1/9/23 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Community Program Development - Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2023-01-09 | 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

Webinar - 1/8/23 - Acute Diarrhea: Should I Really Reach for Metronidazole? - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
More metronidazole?
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Adam Rudinsky, MS, DACVIM reviews canine acute diarrhea management. Once a patient is diagnosed, how are we going to treat it? Is prescribing metronidazole truly helping our patients? Are there more effective and beneficial treatments available? Tune in to get a clinical update on treatment of acute canine diarrhea.
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/january-8-2023-acute-diarrhea-should-i-really-reach-for-metronidazole/

Webinar - 1/8/23 - First Impressions 101 – How Ritualized Introductions Can Turn a Scaredy Cat into a Social Butterfly - PPG (fee applies)
2023-01-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Interactive cats who approach unfamiliar people in a friendly manner or remain relaxed as they are approached, are much preferred by caregivers. In a shelter setting, the more quickly cats approach potential adopters, the sooner they get adopted. In contrast, shelter cats who are less comfortable in the proximity of strangers have a mean length of stay as much as three times longer than that of their interactive counterparts and are more likely to be euthanized. Despite the risks for relatively fearful cats, behavioral interventions for them rarely extend beyond environmental management and patience.
At Friends For Life Animal Shelter, Melissa and colleagues have developed a simple, novel, and effective ritualized introduction method that trains undersocialized cats to display genuinely friendly and affectionate behavior towards new people. This protocol has been successful as a component of a socialization program for fearful cats, and demonstrates a wider application for helping the typical “house feral” learn to look forward to meeting visitors in their home.
Learning Objectives:

Describe how adoption programs can benefit from a structured approach towards socializing fearful shelter cats.
Outline a step-by-step process for conditioning undersocialized cats to approach and solicit affection from new people in shelter and at home.
Identify components of a pre- and post- adoption support plan to ensure that fearful cat placements stick.

About Your Presenter
Melissa Taylor is the behavior and training manager at Friends For Life Animal Shelter in Houston, Texas. She has logged more than 20 years in shelter animal behavior, starting with an internship at the ASPCA’s Animal Behavior Center in New York City. She developed a lasting love for cooperative care from training livestock and wildlife as the coordinator of the Behavior and Training Department at the Houston SPCA, and applies the same principles to the dogs, cats, exotics, and humans she works with now at Friends For Life.
Over the course of her career, Melissa has focused on the development of shelter humane education programs, particularly those for volunteers, with the intention of mentoring new companion animal trainers and behavior consultants with practices steeped in evidence and based on building trust, security, and partnership. Melissa has started several shelter behavior volunteer programs and consults with other humane organizations on starting such initiatives of their own.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5061308

Online Course – 1/7/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-01-07 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.
Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
Proudly sponsored by Tomahawk Live Trap
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-jan-2023/

Webinar - 1/5/23 - Circle Method for Basic Reactivity and Over Arousal (Part 2) - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-01-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
This webinar is intended to provide advice, interventions, and skills for individuals working with reactive or overexcited dogs. “The circle method of Loose Leash Walking” will be used to help the behavior and emotional state of reactive and over-aroused dogs by allowing them to adjust to their environment, reconnect with their handlers, and become more emotionally comfortable in the presence of specific triggers. The method can be used regardless of food interest and does not require elaborate set-ups. The information presented will build upon the circle method of loose leash walking, and will assume knowledge of that material. This webinar assumes professional or amateur trainers who can assimilate the information with a preexisting working knowledge of dog behavior, reactivity and over-aroused behavior.
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 1/5/23 - The Fenzi Method: Cutting Corners to Loose Leash Walking (Part 1) - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-01-05 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Is your dog is a chronic leash puller? If leash walking is a misery then this webinar is for you! The Fenzi “cutting corners” method can work even for dogs where other approaches have failed. It requires no food, no highly controlled environments, and allows for reasonably inexperienced handlers. This method is equally suited to a young puppy on dog directed socialization outings as it is for strong adult dogs with years of practice pulling on walks. And the best part? It works fast and without compulsive techniques by reducing frustration in both the puller and the pullee! If you are tired of being dragged around or a trainer who simply wants more options for helping your clients, then join Denise and hear what she has to say about an entirely new approach!
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Event - 1/5/23 - Puppy Training and Socialization with Debbie Martin - Karen Pryor Academy
2023-01-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Explore puppy socialization, a puppy’s first training plan, and all things puppies on the next Live from The Ranch broadcast. Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, and Debbie Martin, RVT, VTS (Behavior), and co-author of Puppy Start Right: Foundation Training for the Companion Dog for this free virtual event with real-time training demos, audience Q&A, and more! Tune in live on Youtube on Thursday, January 5, at 1:00 pm (PT).
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 1/4/23 - Misconceptions of Emergency and Critical Care - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-01-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Give 60-90 ml/kg of IV fluids and steroids STAT!
In this 1.5-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT reviews common misconceptions of emergency and critical care. Tune in as she reviews the “shock” dose of fluids, if it matters which bag of fluids you grab, if septic cats look like septic dogs, and when you can reach for partial parenteral nutrition, antiarrhythmics, or steroids in the ER or ICU!
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/january-4-2023-misconceptions-of-emergency-and-critical-care/

Webinar - 1/4/23 - New Year, New Ideas to Create a Fundraising Board That Raises More - Network for Good
2023-01-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Transform your board into a fundraising board this year!
The word “fundraising” can send Board Members running from the room, but in this session, we’re going to turn them around.
You’ll learn the basics of the board’s duty as fundraisers. We will explain why fundraising is not a one-size-fits-all proposition, and you will come away with actionable ideas for participating in your organization’s fundraising efforts.
Nonprofit Marketing and Development Consultant, Jayme Dingler is helping us start the new year off right by bringing back this can’t miss, interactive webinar for nonprofit staff and Board Members.
Speaker: Jayme Dingler, What’s Good LLC
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/new-year-new-board/

Online Course – Starts 1/3/23 – Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-01-03 | Virtual
The IAABC Animal Behavior Consulting Principles & Practice Course is a unique twelve-week, a multi-module course providing a comprehensive overview of the many facets of animal behavior consulting for all species. The course is appropriate for experienced behavior consultants and practitioners as well as those newer to the field with a strong interest in animal behavior. The course features weekly online meetings with a Course Mentor discussing each learning module.
Course Begins: January 3, 2023
Duration: 12 weeks
Instructor: Michelle Mullins CDBC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KSA
Course Highlights

27 renowned experts in the field
a comprehensive overview of Animal Behavior Consulting for all species
the only course to cover all facets of Animal Behavior Consulting
weekly online Mentor Meetings for ongoing support and further learning

Presenters include:
Dr. Mary Burch; Dr. Dan Estep; Dr. Susan Friedman; Dr. Lore Haug; Dr. Suzanne Hetts; Dr. Karen Overall; Dr. Chris Pachel; Chirag Patel; Ken Ramirez; Kathy Sdao; Mychelle Blake; Veronica Boutelle; Kristin Buller, LSCW; Brian Burton; Steve Dale; Dr. Sheila D’Arpino; Jessica Dolce; Gail Fisher; Sarah Fraser; Dr. Evon Hekkala; Dr. Jessica Hekman; Dr. Elinor Karlsson; Theresa McKeon; Gina Phairas; Randi Rossman; Dr. Rise VanFleet; Miranda Workman
Topics covered include:
Learning Science; Applied Behavior Analysis; Functional Analysis and Intervention Design; Biology; Ethology; Genetics; Marker Training; Case Studies; Desensitization and Counter Conditioning; Program Management; Behavioral Medicine; LIMA Practices; TAGteach; Business Promotion and Social Media Strategies; Interpreting Scientific Studies; the Human Side of the Equation; Sheltering, Fostering and Enrichment; Animal Welfare Science; Compassion Fatigue
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/animal-behavior-consulting-principles-practice/

Webinar - 12/21/22 - New Year’s Resolutions for Fundraisers - Network for Good
2022-12-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join Alyssa Wright as she reflects on lessons learned and ‘resolutions’ fundraisers need to make heading into 2023.
We will touch upon ways in which you can successfully clean up your donor data, capture new major donors, and craft events that actually yield significant sums of money.
Sprinkled with anecdotes from her fundraising work this year and incorporating the Giving USA 2021 data, Alyssa will prepare you to refine and reboot your fundraising strategies in 2023.
Speaker: Alyssa Wright, founder of the Wright Collective
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/new-years-resolutions/

VIN Tuesday Topic - 12/20/22 - Feline Retrovirus FIV: Can We Make Sense of It All? - VIN/VSPN
2022-12-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Feline Retrovirus FIV: Can We Make Sense of It All?
Presented by Yaiza Forcada, DVM, PhD, DECVIM, PGCertVetEd, FHEA, MRCVS
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=11227904

Webinar - 12/20/22 - The Future of Feline Diabetes – SGLT2 inhibitors - VETGirl
2022-12-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
DM treatment game changer!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Jocelyn Mott, DACVIM (SAIM) reviews treatments for feline diabetes mellitus. Join us as she discusses the exciting new treatment option for feline diabetes – sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2 inhibitors). Tune in to learn about this ground-breaking advancement for the treatment of your feline diabetic patients.
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Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this webinar is FREE to all!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-20-2022-the-future-of-feline-diabetes/

Webinar - 12/19/22 - The Overlooked Culprit of CIRD: Protection for the Holidays and Beyond - VETGirl
2022-12-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Let’s clear the air and breathe easy!
In this complimentary, 1-hour, VETgirl–Merck Animal Health webinar, Dr. Natalie Marks, CVJ briefly reviews immunology associated with normal respiratory anatomy and what happens when fighting disease. Tune in to learn about the common yet overlooked culprits associated with CIRDC (canine infectious respiratory disease complex) and why reactive medicine for respiratory disease is more costly and less effective than proactivity. Learn about a new technology update in vaccination strategies for dogs boarding/traveling over the holiday and how you can elevate your wellness protocols!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, 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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-19-2022-the-overlooked-culprit-of-cird-protection-for-the-holidays-and-beyond/

Webinar - 12/18/22 - Evidence-Based Management of the Blocked Cat & Cultivating Client Compliance with your Urinary Nutrition - VETGirl
2022-12-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
In this complimentary, 2-hour VETgirl–Royal Canin webinar, Dr. Andrea Monnig, DACVECC will review feline urethral obstruction, including the management and treatment of this common feline emergency. Tune in for evidence-based medicine to improve management of the urethral obstruction patient to provide the best possible outcomes. In Part 2, Dr. Lindsey Bullen, DACVIM (Nutrition) will review nutritional management of urinary disease and discuss tips and tricks we can implement into our daily veterinary practice to help improve overall compliance with our dog and cat owners.
Thanks to sponsorship from Royal Canin, 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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-18-2022-cultivating-client-compliance-with-your-urinary-nutrition-and-evidence-based-management-of-the-blocked-cat/

Webinar - 12/15/22 - Denise Fenzi - Whistle Recall: Creating a Fast and Furious Return to Handler - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-12-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
If you want to see the dust fly when you need your dog to come back RIGHT NOW, then you need this webinar. No matter what your dog currently sees, smells or is in the process of attempting to catch, you CAN get a fast and furious return to you – the handler – simply because you called!
This webinar will teach you how to condition your dog to recall under the most arousing and challenging circumstances – right from the start! By creating a powerful association between the sound of the whistle and your behavior, your dog will come back to you reflexively, without even thinking about it, simply because you called! And don’t worry, you don’t HAVE to use a whistle – your voice will work fine as well.
Whether your want this recall for dog sports or life, the process is simple, fast, extremely effective and….fun!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 12/15/22 - Successful Medication Strategies in a Fear Free World - Fear Free
2022-12-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
The old “just pop it down…” method for medicating a pet does nothing to strengthen the human-animal bond or to promote a Fear Free environment. Join Sharon Minninger, DVM, as she discusses how we can modify our thoughts and actions to improve the “just medicate my pet” problem. She will also address what other medication forms can be considered and how to develop strategies to train your team and your clients for success.
Brought to you by our friends at Covetrus
WEBSITE LINK: https://fearfreepets.com/resources/webinars/

Webinar - 12/15/22 - Dresden Graff - Four Tricks for Easier Outings - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-12-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Whether you’re working with a service dog in training or are just wanting to make adventures with your social dog less of a circus routine- this webinar has something for you!
This tricks are easy to teach and make the post dog event social outings all the more enjoyable.
We will focus on some skills to smooth over the outing preparation, simple hacks for walking nicely, and savvy settling.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Event - 12/14/22 - Maddie’s Candid Conversation: Special Edition with Bobby Mann and Shakela Brown - Maddie's Fund
2022-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
How can we as animal care professionals help pets in service deserts where access to care is extremely limited or even non-existent? How can we better reach and build trusting relationships with their caregivers?
Both Bobby Mann and Shakela Brown of Humane Rescue Alliance have answers. Their impact on the programs they manage is palpable, especially in communities with limited access to basic items like pet food, toys, and supplies – and where pets and the people who love them struggle to stay together. The result of their work is replicable and can help fulfill our mission to support pet owners and keep their animals happy, healthy and in loving homes.
Join us Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a half-hour chat with two successful animal well-being professionals who share a mindset that celebrates the love between people and pets.
Register Now:
https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkceigqTkiHNzBDT566DcTkB_OXsUO4DnA
Afterwards, continue the conversation with Bobby and Shakela on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/candidconvoBobbyandShakela
The program will be recorded and made available on Maddie’s University for continuing education credit for both CAWA and NACA.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkceigqTkiHNzBDT566DcTkB_OXsUO4DnA

Webinar - 12/14/22 - How to Leverage Meta/Facebook’s Giving Match in the Coming Days - Network for Good
2022-12-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join us and our partners from Meta/Facebook to discuss how you can take advantage of the Giving Season match to close out your 2022 fundraising efforts.
This is session all about making the most of your year-end campaign. We will cover:

How you can take advantage of the Meta match
Using Facebook and Instagram to build community and raise more funds
How to encourage recurring giving
Ways to steward recurring giving in this campaign and in the future

This year, Meta may match up to $7 million of eligible donations to eligible nonprofits on Facebook through December 31, 2022 at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, or until the $7 million match fund is spent.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/facebooks-giving-match/

Webinar - 12/14/22 - For Dog's sake, can you stop that? Canine-Friendly Body Language Improvements for Humans - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-12-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Dogs are resilient and oh-so-forgiving! These qualities make them endearing as companions, along with their ability to love unconditionally. So, why do some dogs struggle to understand us when we are offering affection or when we want to help them, not harm them? In this session, we will focus on the HUMAN handling that contributes to unwanted behavior, even “aggression”. Get ready to rethink your approach as we reveal the common and widely accepted and taught handling errors that set dogs up for failure. Through extensive video examples, we will demonstrate alternative handling techniques that help dogs to trust and thrive!

This webinar will demonstrate:
– Examples of handling that causes negative behavior compared to handling that promotes desired behavior
– Demonstration of handling that induces trust and learning with dogs that are too afraid to respond initially to food rewards or affection
– Comprehensive discussion around the correct use of pressure and release and why this is a critical skill for shelter canine handlers to master to save more dogs
This is a 2-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled at EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gx8OBPK3S4-pkOYgtxNSew

Webinar - 12/13/22 - She’s Too Sweet: Diabetes Mellitus - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-12-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Be a diabetes superstar!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Leah Cohn, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) will review diabetes mellitus with a focus on treatment and monitoring of the routine diabetic dog or cat. Tune in for a review of insulin types, concentration, how to reduce client cost, tips and tricks for administration, and monitoring considerations for the diabetic patient.
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/december-13-2022-shes-too-sweet-diabetes-mellitus/

Webinar - 12/11/22 - Trauma torácico (Thoracic trauma) - VETGirl
2022-12-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
En este webinar libre de costo, de 1.5 hora de VETgirl Español, el Dr. Alberto Fernandez, DACVECC estará discutiendo las condiciones clínica relacionadas al trauma torácico en un repasos sistemático de las lesiones orgánicas, terapias y más. Sintonícenos, para realzar su diagnósticos clínicos, con atención especial a la radiología y manejo del paciente. Únase al Dr. Fernandez ya que también repasara los métodos de establecer una sonda torácica, suplementación de oxígeno, y toracocentesis.
In this complimentary, 1.5-hour VETgirl Spanish webinar, Dr. Alberto Fernandez, DACVECC will discuss the clinical conditions associated with trauma to the chest cavity in a systematic approach to organ injuries, therapies and more. Tune in to enhance your clinical diagnosis with special attention to radiographic evaluation and patient management. Join Dr. Fernandez, as he reviews the different techniques for oxygen supplementation, thoracocentesis and chest tube placement.
*NOTE: This webinar will only be available in Spanish.
Thanks to sponsorship from Congreso Veterinario de León, this webinar is FREE to all!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-11-2022-trauma-toracico-thoracic-trauma/

Webinar Series - 12/3/22 and 12/10/22 - Rocket Recall - PuppyWorks (fee applies)
2022-12-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
This new, easy-to-follow webinar provides you with detailed and progressive training steps for making recall training fun and effective for your clients and their dog(s). You’ll learn:

How to build fabulous focus and attention as a foundation for Rocket RecallTM
The Check In , Name & Chase Me Games —fun ways to build your dog’s desire to come to you
How to create a simple training plan to help your client’s dog “get it right”
Strategies for recall success in highly challenging environments
Ways to avoid—and undo—the common mistakes that undermine a reliable recall

When you follow the Rocket Recall training plan, your clients will have a dog that remains attentive when with them. And with recalls and attention established, the sky’s the limit as to what you can accomplish together.
About the Speaker
Lisa Lyle Waggoner the author of Rocket Recall and a passionate advocate for humane, science-based, force-free dog training. She’s a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, a Pat Miller Certified Trainer-Level 2, Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, and a faculty member of the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior.
Lisa is the founder of Cold Nose College, a labor of love that has blossomed into a world-renowned center of education for both dog owners and professional trainers. She’s well-known for her clear, compassionate, and engaging teaching skills and is dedicated to helping dogs and their owners form a strong bond and enjoy their lives together.
She lives in western North Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and shares her life with her best friend, husband, and business partner, Brad, and their two Australian Shepherds, Cody and Cailie.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/rocketrecall

Webinar - 12/9/22 - Premedication, Setting the Scene for Smooth Anesthesia - Think Anesthesia
2022-12-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Register for this month’s live webinar Think Anesthesia: Premedication, Setting the Scene for Smooth Anesthesia presented by Karen Kerr, BA, BVSc (Hons), MANZCVS (Anesthesia & Analgesia). Medications administered prior to anesthetic induction influence the ensuing anesthetic event and affect the patient’s overall experience. Premedication offers veterinary professionals an opportunity to minimize patient stress, pre-emptively reduce pain, and improve the likelihood of a smooth anesthetic induction, maintenance, and recovery. Veterinary professionals may use different medications and strategies based on the individual needs of the patient to reduce the risk of complications and optimize their anesthetic procedure. This presentation provides a goal-directed approach to developing a framework for anesthetic premedication in dogs and cats, with case-based examples to reinforce appropriate variations. This presentation is worth 1 hour of RACE (pending) CE for veterinary technicians and veterinarians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2022/11/think-anesthesia-premedication-setting-the-scene-for-smooth-anesthesia

Webinar - 12/8/22 - Approach the Small Animal Respiratory Emergency - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-12-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Handle respiratory emergencies without getting tachypneic!
In this 2-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Elizabeth Rozanski, DACVIM, DACVECC reviews tips for improving the outcome in dogs and cats presenting with or developing respiratory distress. Tune in as Dr. Rozanski reviews emergency stabilization, diagnostics (including biomarkers and point of care ultrasound), common and not so common diseases, and most importantly, how to manage these cases!
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WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-8-2022-approach-the-small-animal-respiratory-emergency/

Webinar - 12/8/22 - Small Animal Medicine Mini Boot Camp Series: Cardiology - UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (fee applies)
2022-12-08 16:00
In this session, the instructors will discuss and share updates regarding the diagnosis and treatment of heartworm disease and discuss how new discoveries are affecting clinical practice. They will also answer your inquiries and present approaches to common clinical conundrums.
We are so thrilled to host Marisa Ames, DVM; DACVIM (cardio) and Andrew R. Moorhead, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) who will provide their insights on this disease.
Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 (PST)
CE Credit: Up to 3.0 hours (pending approval)
Location: Via Live Webinar: Aventri Virtual Platform
LIVE WEBINAR: The webinar will be live (PST) and interactive via Aventri Virtual Platform. The live sessions will be available as a recording to all registered attendees. If you do not attend the event live, you will not be able to receive CE credit.
UC Davis SVM Employees and Students: Special pricing available. Select SVM Employee or SVM student when registering.
WEBSITE LINK: https://ce.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/symposia-article/small-animal-medicine-mini-boot-camp-series-caridiology
