Shelter Learniverse

Online Conference – 1/27/23 to 1/29/23 – 2023 Online Cat Conference – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2023-01-28 07:00 - 14:00, 2023-01-27 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Each year, the worldwide CCP community joins together at this unique virtual event—no travel required! During three comprehensive days of cat-centric content, speakers from a wide variety of roles in animal welfare will give you their perspectives on the industry and valuable information that will help you or your organization create a more humane world for community cats.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/online-cat-conference-jan-2023/

Webinar - 1/27/23 - Neonatal & Pediatric Care & Resuscitation - Think Anesthesia
2023-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Register here for our guest, Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC) presentation on Neonatal & Pediatric Care and Resuscitation. The neonatal and pediatric patient can prove challenging when performing certain nursing techniques. The sheer size and lack of developmental anatomy result in challenges that are unique to this age group of canines and felines. Being prepared ahead of time with the understanding of what challenges one may face before caring for them is important. This presentation is worth 1 hour RACE approved CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2022/12/neonatal-pediatric-care-resuscitation

Webinar - 1/26/23 - How to Embrace Your Inner Sloth – Techniques for Controlling Stress and Anxiety - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-01-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Carpe diem!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Karlene Belyea, MBA will help you find ways to let go of the stress of worrying about the future, live in the moment, control negative thoughts and emotions, ask for help, and learn to say “no”. Life doesn’t have to be so hard! Tune in to learn strategies and tips you can use immediately to improve the quality of your life!
This program is applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA). Approval Number: 22-134
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-26-2023-how-to-embrace-your-inner-sloth-techniques-for-controlling-stress-and-anxiety/

Webinar - 1/26/23 - Irith Trietsch Bloom - I'm Afraid I Don't Know How to Help! Addressing Fearful Behavior - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-01-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Do you have a fraidy cat, dog, horse, parrot, or other animal in your life? It can be heartbreaking, frustrating, annoying, and even embarrassing to deal with fearful behavior. Whether the animal in your life only acts fearful in limited situations or seems to find the whole world threatening, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start and what to do.
Join Irith Bloom to learn how to reduce fearful behavior, including…

Why fearful behavior happens
When fear is OK (and when it’s not)
Tools and techniques for addressing fearful behavior in the moment
Interventions that improve the animal’s ability to deal with strange and scary situations

The ultimate goal? A more confident, resilient animal who has the cognitive flexibility to deal with whatever the world throws at them.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 1/26/23 - Yes, You Can Fundraise! Fundraising for Animal Welfare Government Agencies - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-01-26 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Municipal animal care and control organizations are often scrambling for resources, and supplies. Staff dreams of the possibility of creating a system to have the community support their shelter and community programs with funds and resources but have often been told “No” by individuals who think that municipal animal organizations cannot accept funds outside of their approved budget. This course will cover the basics of how to get past the “No” and how to develop a comprehensive fundraising and outreach program that will engage the community and bring in much-needed support. Topics such as convincing your government officials, setting up the appropriate infrastructure to succeed, an overview of fundraising techniques that work, and how to communicate with potential supporters will be discussed.
Presenter
Julie Bank is the principal of JBankConsulting where she works with non-profit and municipal clients on assessments, planning, programming, operations, and administration. She is also faculty at the University of Florida Veterinary School working on the development and teaching of an online class on Development and Fundraising for master’s students. She has worked for over 30 years in private non-profit and governmental animal welfare and control agencies leading organizations in New York, Arizona, Oklahoma, and California. Julie specializes in organizational change within animal welfare and programs that support the shelter in supporting the human-animal bond. She has worked nationally and internationally teaching others about shelter operations and programs and has visited hundreds of shelters to assist with organizational needs. Julie has a BS Degree in Management and Finance and an MIS Degree in Contemporary Animal Welfare and Non-profit management. She shares her home with her partner, their 14-year-old son, her two dogs Malee and Bobbie, two cats, Cleo and Curley, and the queen of the house, their bearded dragon, Sprite.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/yes-you-can-fundraise-fundraising-for-animal-welfare-government-agencies/

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2023-01-26 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-01-19 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 - 1/26/23 - Pet Support as a Crisis Point of Entry: The Role of Pet Assistance in Social Care - findhelp
2023-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
You’re invited to a new webinar hosted by findhelp to discuss holistically serving people and their pets during challenging times. Join Eliza Torres, Maddie’s® Education and Implementation Manager for HASS; Kasey Spain, Former Strategist and Creator of pets.findhelp.com; and Amanda Gatten, Director of Community Programs at KC Pet Project on Thursday, January 26 at 12pm CT.
For many individuals and families, pets are lifelong companions. However, when a person begins to search for crisis resources like temporary shelter, domestic violence resources, or substance abuse treatment, continuing to care for a pet might seem impossible.
American Pets Alive! is on a mission to strengthen the partnership between animal and human services to more holistically serve individuals and families. Through strategic partnerships with social care programs, American Pets Alive! works with animal services to help pet caretakers focus on getting the help they need. At our upcoming webinar, you’ll learn why addressing the role of pets in moments of crisis is vital for whole person social care support.
WEBSITE LINK: https://go.findhelp.com/webinar/petsupport

Webinar - 1/26/23 - 49 More Communities in California Switched to DocuPet in 2022 - Learn how their transformative approach to pet licensing is performing - CalAnimals
2023-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
With a holistic set of innovative solutions, DocuPet is redefining pet licensing for pet owners and administrators across 64 communities and counting in California alone. Sign up for DocuPet’s free webinar on January 26th as they reveal their methods and the results they have garnered in the Golden State. If you’ve been thinking about making the switch to DocuPet, you won’t want to miss this presentation!

Topics to be covered will include:
• Key pet licensing performance metrics in California
• Community-specific case studies
• The innovative programs DocuPet has been delivering for its partners
• How to take advantage of DocuPet’s best price offering of 2023
Presenter: Grant Goodwin, DocuPet
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DKrqT-9ET7e5waJhKuEYjA

Webinar – 1/26/23 – Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs – Dogs Playing for Life
2023-01-26 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://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s1LpVK78Sg6s_uaqwMZk6Q

Online Course - 1/10/23 or 1/25/23 - New Laws for 2023 - CVMA (fee applies)
2023-01-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
This seminar is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and veterinary students only.
Webinar is live and interactive. Webinar may be recorded by the CVMA for internal use and training purposes. All other recordings are prohibited.
Course Description
With several new laws taking effect in 2023, it is important for veterinary practices to have a clear view of the legal landscape to ensure continuing compliance. This talk will cover new and important laws that all employers and employees should be aware of moving forward. The course qualifies as continuing education credit for the purpose of California veterinarian and registered veterinary technician license renewal.
Date and Time
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Registration closes January 4, 2023
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Registration closes January 18, 2023
Speakers
Dan Baxter, CVMA Executive Director
Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cvma-online-seminar-new-laws-for-2023-january-10-25-2023/cvma-online-seminar-new-laws-for-2023-january-10-25-2023/

Webinar - 1/25/23 - How to Develop Impactful Digital Stories that Drive Donor Action - Network for Good
2023-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Stories are the heart of any organization. We use stories to inform, inspire empathy, and drive action. But how you tell those stories can take many forms.
As witnessing impact in person became limited over the last year, stories needed to work harder to create connection. Being able to share stories in digital form to attract, steward and retain a supportive community creates an incredible opportunity.
Building the skills to identify a great story, tell it well and convert words into image is a skill that will serve organizations no matter what the future holds. Join us as returning presenter Beth Brodovsky shares examples of effective digital storytelling and how to get there on any budget.
You’ll learn:

How to craft an impactful story arc
Where to look to find great stories
Many ways to package stories for different digital experiences

Speaker: Beth Brodovsky, President of Iris Creative Group Inc.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/stw-develop-digital-stories/

Webinar - 1/25/23 - DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity - Dogs Playing for Life
2023-01-25 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Reactivity on the part of dogs living in shelters is a rampant issue that can contribute to behavioral deterioration, increased length of stay, and even loss of life. From a misdiagnosis of “aggression” to dogs whose reactive behavior escalates to problematic and potentially unsafe levels, learning how to help dogs suffering from reactivity issues is a crucial need shared by our entire industry.
While this webinar can be attended as a standalone course, we highly recommend attending our Fancy Footwork webinar first. We will build on our Fancy Footwork approach to handling and training to offer practical training, handling, and safety solutions to on-leash reactivity for dogs living in shelters.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session of approximately 30 minutes (we’ll go longer if there are questions remaining). This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
This webinar holds 500 attendees, so register in advance, and show up on time the day of the webinar (we’ll open it up 15 minutes early) to be sure to get a spot!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ap6COGGKRCqV7urAGbyFbg

Webinar - 3/1/232 - Smartcuts: Work-Life Integration - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-01-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Is work-life balance a thing?
In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Mia Cary will discuss why work-life balance is unrealistic and how work-life integration will set us free. Tune in to learn about tools and resources you can use for managing stress, finding focus, and learning how to thrive regardless of role, title, or practice type!
This program is applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA). Approval Number: 22-134
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/march-1-2023-smartcuts-work-life-integration/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2023-01-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with.
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

Grant Opportunity - 1/23/23 to 1/30/23 - Open Arms Challenge Application Window - Maddie's Fund
2023-01-23 | Virtual
Get ready for the 2023 Open Arms Challenge where $420,000 in grant prizes will be available!
This Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. Twenty-two national organizations are joining forces to encourage animal shelters and foster-based organizations to pilot new approaches that welcome your entire community during the month of April.
And as if increased inclusivity and community engagement weren’t incentive enough, there’s also $420,000 in grant prizes available!
Save the date: Registration will open on January 23 and close on January 30, 2023.
The goal of this Challenge is to increase inclusivity and provide a welcoming environment for all community members. What that looks like is different for every organization. It can be as simple as providing literature in multiple languages or returning voicemails in a timely manner to overhauling the adoption application, undertaking bias training or focusing on neighborhoods where adoption events are not held.
Important Dates:

Registration Period: Monday, January 23, 2023 – Monday, January 30, 2023 (Apply through our grants portal until 5pm PST on January 30, 2023)
Prep Period: March 1 – March 31, 2023. This is your chance to prepare for your new welcoming practices (update policies/procedures, train staff, etc.)
Challenge Period: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 203. During this time, you will pilot your new practices.
Participation Reports Due: Friday, May 19, 2023 (see a sample of that report)
Final Report (via Zoom Huddle) for Award Winners: September 2023 (see sample questions)

To be considered to PARTICIPATE in this Challenge, your organization must:

Be a U.S.-based government agency or 501c3 public charity that focuses on dogs and/or cats
Be a shelter, foster-based organization or public charity that focuses on keeping pets and people together
Be current on Maddie’s Fund grant reporting for any prior grants
Be a member of Shelter Animals Count
Register for the Challenge by submitting a complete application through the Maddie’s Fund Grants Portal. You’ll be notified by February 17, 2023 if you meet the eligibility requirements to participate in the Challenge.
Recommended but not required: Maddie’s® Pet Forum, Maddie’s® University, Best Friends Pet Lifesaving Dashboard

To be considered for an AWARD from this Challenge, your organization must:

Meet the requirements above
Submit the Participation Report (due Friday, May 19, 2023 by 5pm PST). (View sample Participation Report) Please note, this sample is provided for reference only and questions are subject to change.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.maddiesfund.org/open-arms-challenge.htm

Online Event - 1/22/23 - FREE LIVE ONLINE DISCUSSION - Talking About Behavioral Euthanasia - Shelter Behavior Hub
2023-01-22 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Having critical conversations with clients about behavioral euthanasia is an essential skill for training professionals. Join us to learn more about our “Talking To Clients” course and how to approach the difficult conversation.
Joining us for this chat is Trish McMillan, MSC, CPDT-KA, Sue Alexander CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC, and Miranda Hitchcock, CDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA.
Pre-Registration is required.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1016725172067/WN_jIRaN1k9Sqy-6ybLblpY9g

Webinar - 1/20/23 - Surrender Prevention Series: Potty Training Challenges - GoodPup
2023-01-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
GoodPup’s New Webinar Series on Surrender Prevention; Addressing Common Behavioral Challenges begins Friday, January 20, 2023!
During the spring webinar series, GoodPup will break down how to provide some preventive management and simple solutions for addressing a variety of common behavioral challenges experienced with the welcoming of new family members. The series begins in January with House Training struggles including common setbacks and the demands encountered within different lifestyles. Then they’ll dabble into other challenges during the following months including barking, jumping, mouthiness, crate concerns and reactivity to unfamiliar people.
The first webinar is scheduled for January 20th at 2 PM EST. Mark your calendars as you won’t want to miss the beginning of this new problem solving series!
Presenter:
Kait Hembree VTS (Behavior), CVT, KPA CTP
Head of Training at GoodPup
Kait Hembree and her team designed the GoodPup Training Program using the latest scientific research and positive reinforcement training techniques. Kait’s career in Animal Behavior spans decades. She has extensive experience working with behavior modification both in and outside veterinary practices and animal shelters. She regularly consults as a dog behavior expert across the country.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surrender-prevention-series-potty-training-challenges-tickets-499611179487

Online Course - Enrollment open 1/1/23 to 1/20/23 - Spring Cohort 2023 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance (fee applies)
2023-01-20 | Virtual
Program overview: This series of educational modules will prepare participants to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard and use conspecific interactions for behavior modification.
Cohort structure: Learners will join a cohort that will meet virtually for four months. Each cohort will be invited to optional twice-monthly (bi-weekly) hour-long, live meetings via Zoom webinar so that questions can be answered live. The Zoom sessions will be recorded and shared only with the current cohort.
As of January 1, 2023 the following fee structure will apply:
Shelter, rescue, or animal-related welfare organization staff and volunteers: no cost
Registration process for shelters, rescues, or animal-related welfare organizations: Individuals interested in joining each cohort must submit an “e-mail of interest” by the enrollment deadline to mara@shelterdogplay.org. The e-mail must include: (1) the organization with which the individual is affiliated; and (2) affirmation of understanding of the completion requirements.
Individuals not affiliated with any shelter, rescue, or animal-related welfare organization: $200
Dog day care staff enrolling multiple employees: $300 (10 or less employees); $500 (11 to 20 employees); or $800 (21 or more employees)
Registration process for non-shelter or rescue participants: Non-shelter individuals interested in joining each cohort must pay the registration fee via the Shelter Playgroup Alliance website.
Completion time frame: Learners will be expected to complete approximately 1.5 modules per week during the 16 week period (four months), which will require 60-90 minutes per week. The program consists of Basic, Foundation, and Intermediate modules all of which must be completed to earn CEUs and/or a certificate of completion. Learners may continue their learning across only two cohorts. For example, if an individual is enrolled in the Spring cohort and is not able to complete the program in the allotted time frame, the learner may be enrolled in the Winter cohort in order to complete by the end of the year. Winter cohort registrants may be enrolled into the Spring cohort, to complete by mid-year the following calendar year. Further extensions will not be granted.
Other requirements: In order to complete the assignments, learners must have access to at least two species of animals during the cohort period (e.g., dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, or horses).
Learner Agreement: Each learner must sign an agreement stating that they will agree to the discussion rules, not screen record the sessions or content, nor use any of the materials provided for their own financial gain without prior written consent. Violation of the learner agreement will result in immediate account deactivation.
CPDT: 36 CEUs | IAABC: 36 CEUs
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshops

Webinar - 1/19/23 - Top Insights from 2022 on the H in HASS - HASS
2023-01-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
You’re invited to attend our live webinar, this Thursday at 5pm CT with Dr. Ellen Jefferson, President and CEO of Austin Pets Alive!; Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services; Diaz Dixon, Maddie’s® Advisor for External Affairs and Partnerships for the HASS Project; and Alexis Telfair-Garcia, Social Work Program Development Manager at Austin Pets Alive!.
When people and pets are separated, it often comes down to human issues such as eviction, job loss, or health issues. In the Human Animal Support Services project and at Austin Pets Alive!, we are working to create an animal welfare system that helps solve these root problems and better supports pets and the people who love them.
Register today to hear from our leaders about the intersection of human struggles, human services, and animal services—and how that relates to the animal welfare movement and HASS.
Can’t make it live? Still sign up and we’ll send you the recording.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN_yuHmoj2sQT-lu3Zm3Iip7g

Webinar - 1/19/23 - Suzanne Clothier - Quick – Hit PAUSE! Using Controlled Set-ups for Reactive Dogs - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-01-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Handlers of reactive dogs struggle to find ways to help their dogs feel less worried, overwhelmed or pushed past their thresholds. But progress can be slow, particularly if the dog continues to be triggered despite the handler’s best efforts.
As a behavior consultant, I work with many handlers who are discouraged or frustrated. In many cases, there are holes in the training plan. Inevitably, the training falls apart, the dog is triggered, the handler is embarrassed or upset. Why does this happen so often?
This webinar dives into what you need to know to help reactive dogs through carefully controlled set-ups.
Training in the wild?
Pause button or uncontrolled variables?
Understanding your dog’s triggers (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, social, chase)
The holy trinity of dog training: Distance, intensity & duration
Using Line of View and Field of View in the real world
If you’ve ever wished for a PAUSE button on life to help your dog, this webinar is for you. The practical information provided will help anyone create successful training moments. Find out why so many clients and their dogs have benefited from this sensible approach to thin slicing for success.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 1/19/23 - Bodies of Evidence: Issues Arising from Search and Seizure of Animal Bodies in Cruelty Investigations - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-01-19 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
A law enforcement officer seizes a dying horse without a warrant. An abused animal is brought to a veterinarian for euthanasia and cremation, but instead is necropsied. A law enforcement officer shields onlooking children from a cat’s body by placing it in a nearby dumpster. A veterinarian does a warrantless blood draw to diagnose a malnourished dog, and the blood results are used in a criminal prosecution. In animal cruelty cases, the animal’s body—whether dead or alive—is a crime scene. Many law enforcement professionals have not been trained to properly preserve and search that crime scene, and yet they are forced to do so, without compromising the evidence, the defendant’s constitutional rights, or the animal’s health or life. These cases present novel search and seizure issues. Join the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s attorneys David Rosengard, Emily Lewis, and Kathleen Wood to discuss how these and other issues can be resolved for a successful prosecution, and how they can be addressed or avoided in future cases.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/bodies-of-evidence-issues-arising-from-search-and-seizure-of-animal-bodies-in-cruelty-investigations/

Webinar - 1/19/23 - Reducing Return Rates Through Early Dog Training - CalAnimals
2023-01-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join the GoodPup team as they share how shelters and rescue groups all over the US and Canada are reducing adoption return rates by as much as 45% through GoodPup’s life saving partnership program. In this webinar, you will learn how your organization can work with GoodPup to offer convenient, affordable, positive-reinforcement dog training in your community. You will also find out how you can utilize GoodPup’s innovative technology to track training completion rates of dogs getting adopted from your facility. GoodPup offers an affiliate program that is 100% free for shelters and rescues. They also offer training gift certificates, called “Scholarships,” that can be purchased at an affordable rate.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wY3_hnYeQX23kyC5cJZUeg

Webinar - 1/19/23 - Dr. Christine Calder: Low Stress Handling: What is New? - PPG (fee applies)
2023-01-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
The shelter can be a scary place for dogs and cats but it doesn’t have to be. The emotional-well being of these animals is important and there are ways we can improve the welfare of these animals by setting up low stress environments, monitoring emotional states, and practicing Low Stress Handling Techniques when handling and restraining.
About the presenter
A graduate of Mississippi State University but native of New Jersey, Dr. Christine Calder has lived and practiced veterinary medicine in both New Jersey and Maine for many years. In addition to general practice, Dr. Calder has worked at the San Francisco SPCA, Auburn University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Louisiana State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Most recently, she was an assistant clinical professor in community veterinary services and veterinary behavior at Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
As a general practitioner, Dr. Calder always had an interest in animal behavior especially clinical veterinary behavior and, in 2016, she finished a residency with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. In 2017, she became a diplomate with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (DACVB). Her special interest is in shelter behavior, feline behavior, and shy/fearful dogs. She shares her home with three Rhodesian ridgebacks, a black Lab, two French bulldogs, and a snake.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5063846

Online Course - 1/18/23 - Surrender Prevention Certification Workshop - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-01-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
As a Surrender Prevention Specialist, you may be the difference between a cat losing her home and staying in her home. Join this session to learn what surrender prevention is and why it works. Instructed by Dr. Rachel Geller, she will share real examples, with proven results, setting the potential surrenderer and cat on the road to a happy relationship together and keeping the cat in her home. We’ll cover how to empathize with cat owners, working around their limitations (financial, time, patience) and focus on the 3 most common reasons for surrender: litter box problems, scratching (and not on the scratching post!), and inter-cat aggression. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual techniques. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz. The workshop is offered three times in 2023 and the cost to register is just $10.
The session duration is 1.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/surrender-prevention-certification-workshop-january-2023/

Webinar - 1/18/23 - Breaking Down "Us vs. Them" Thinking to Build Stronger Connections - The AAWA
2023-01-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Whether we realize it or not, the polarization and uncertainty happening in society impacts every aspect of our lives, including the workplace. When we feel that a core part of our values or our identity is threatened, our instinct is often to contract, to seek what feels comfortable, predictable, and safe. Yet it is precisely in these times when we need to expand, to venture beyond the assumed safety of our comfort zones and echo chambers. We will explore 3 practices for expansion and how to broaden and diversify our social networks to make better decisions for our organizations.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/1-18-23

Webinar - 1/12/23 - Honoring Our Seniors Healthspan: How to improve their vitality, quality of life, and longevity - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-01-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Everyone agrees – our senior dogs are special. We have unique, loving relationships with these dogs that have shared our lives for years. When we see their muzzles turning grey, we hope that there will have many more years to spend together.
Chris Zink, DVM, has designed this webinar to provide you with dozens of easily applied tips and tricks to not just increase your senior dog’s lifespan, but their health span, so that your senior will live every one of their days healthy, active and enjoying life. What a gift to give your lifetime friend! Join us for this webinar that just might make a huge difference in your dogs’ lives.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 1/12/23 - Hélène Lawler - Put Your Oxygen Mask On First: Living and Loving Dogs with Big Feelings - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-01-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
When our dogs have big feelings about the world, they behave in ways that can make competing, training, and even daily life a challenge.
Thankfully, there are now countless resources to help our dogs: Behaviourists, training specialists, medications, on-line training and competing options, gut-rebuilding protocols, supplements, massage and other body work, and so much more!
But… What about YOU?
What are you doing to support YOU? To help you with the anxiety, stress, grief, disappointment, fear, or frustration that is also so often part of this picture?
Because, what’s the point of moving heaven and earth to help Spot walk calmly down the street, or up to a start line, if you’re a miserable, anxious mess at the other end of the leash?
We have dogs in our lives to bring us joy, love, and companionship. We do dog sports to have fun and find fulfillment through the process of taking that relationship to the next level.
When our dogs struggle, WE struggle. But it doesn’t have to be this way! It is possible to train yourself to feel calm and confident, even when your dog does not. And when you feel good? You make better decisions, have better response time, and can even send some of that confidence down the leash to your dog.
Join me in this webinar to learn my unique, step-by-step self-coaching process designed to help YOU help yourself feel peaceful, calm and confident so that you can reclaim the joy of training. Even if your dog’s big feelings about the world never change (although, quite often, when we feel better, so do they!)
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
