Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 7/14/23 - Optimizing Anesthetic Inductions - Think Anesthesia
2023-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Learn about the importance of Optimizing Anesthetic Induction and earn 1 hour of RACE approved CE for veterinarians and technicians, presented by Elizabeth A. Martinez, DVM, DACVAA. Learn ways to provide stress free anesthetic induction, how to secure a patient airway and review medications used for veterinary anesthetic inductions. This presentation is approved for 1 hour of RACE CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. An on-demand version will be available within a week following the live event on the Think Anesthesia website under the ‘Webinar’ tab.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2023/06/think-anesthesia-optimizing-anesthetic-inductions

Hybrid Conference - 7/14/23 to 7/18/23 - AVMA Convention 2023 - AVMA (fee applies)
2023-07-14 07:00 - 20:00 | Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver, CO, 80202, United States
AVMA Convention 2023 heads west to beautiful Denver this summer. Taking place July 14 – 18, AVMA Convention is the premier event for veterinary professionals. Step back from the day-to-day and rekindle your energy and passion for veterinary medicine. Experience over 600 hours of high-quality CE, highly rated special events, innovative solutions, and so much more. Everyone is welcome—it’s your convention! Reach new heights with the veterinary profession and gain an educational edge through best-in-class CE—including hands-on labs and workshops, panels, and lectures taught by veterinary experts. Network with colleagues, make new friends, and discover products and services that will enhance your veterinary career.
Select sessions will stream live and be available on demand following Convention.
The AVMA is proud to partner with the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) for this year’s Convention.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.avma.org/events/avma-convention

Webinar - 7/13/23 - Everyday Ethics for Animal Control Officers - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-07-13 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Wearing a badge brings a certain amount of power and great deal of responsibility. Animal control and humane officers make many decisions daily that impact people’s rights, public safety, animal welfare, and—most importantly—themselves and their career. Almost all of us want to do the “right” thing in each case. But, with so many competing interests, how do we know what the “right” thing is? Is it ‘right’ to allow an animal to remain in a place where it will likely suffer? Is it ‘right’ to bend the rules to stop or prevent animal suffering? Who should own an animal, and what can they do to/with that animal? And, what about euthanasia? We will explore some of the real-world dilemmas that officers face regularly and discuss how to make the best decisions possible.
This session will cover:

Animal, mineral or vegetable: what is a profession and are we one?
What are the most important qualities in an animal control/humane officer?
What influences can move the needle on our moral compass?
Right vs. wrong; is it really black and white?
Truth or consequences: When is it okay to lie?
Should you compromise your principles?

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.
About the Presenter
Harold Holmes has been the Executive Assistant for The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control since 2016. Prior, he was a Deputy Director for the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services and before that retired as a Chief of Police in northern California.
Harold is a former U.S. Marine who was recalled to active duty for the Gulf War.
A hostage negotiator and police canine handler of an award-winning patrol dog at Redlands P.D., when he retired from police work, he began a new career as an animal control officer. While at San Diego County Animal Services, he developed the Responsible Pet Ownership Program for animal-law violators, which won an award from the California State Association of Counties. He has experience drafting and shepherding legislation that became law at both the State and local level.
Managing San Diego County’s Dangerous Dog Task Force for three years inspired him to attend law school. Harold graduated as the Valedictorian from Western Sierra Law School and was admitted to the Bar in June 2013. He is also a hearing officer, a trained mediator and teaches a variety of legal and law-enforcement related topics.
He has completed management and executive level trainings, including the County of Los Angeles/USC Executive Leadership Development Program.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/everyday-ethics-for-animal-control-officers/

Webinar - 7/13/23 - The Slice Is Right! "What the... Oh, Okay!" Approach to Training with Suzanne Clothier- PPG (fee applies)
2023-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Good training often looks like toast turning brown. No huge drama, just gradually better and better in easy steps – “thin slices” – that gradually add up to something beautiful. Thin slices help build the confidence that comes with repeated success, a wonderful gift for any dog – and for any handler.
Thin slices are important in humane training, helping us to work with animals in a way that avoids pressuring them, respects their individual timetable and capacities, and builds success. Underlying this approach is deep trust in the dog’s ability to do their best when we make sense to the dog in a way that suits their individual temperament, when the slice is right.
Learning Objectives

Understanding how the individual dog defines the right slice
Recognizing when the slice is right, and when it is not
How lumping and fuzzy criteria block success
Why repetitions & reinforcement are not the whole picture

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1, & PMCT 1 IAABC pending
About the Presenter:
Suzanne Clothier has been working with animals professionally since 1977. Her positive and humane approach, Relationship Centered Training™ (RCT) promotes promote healthy, respectful and joyful dog/human connections.
The author of Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs (2002), her innovative programs include Treat/Retreat, the Enriched Puppy Protocol, CARAT™, RAT™, FAT™, as well as many RCT techniques, online courses and webinars. A trainer of trainers, she has taught on a broad range of topics throughout the US and internationally, and served as a consultant to major service dog schools.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5205841

Online Event - 7/13/23 - YouTube LIVE: Pancreatitis in Dogs: New Insights and Impacts on Clinical Practice - VETGirl
2023-07-13 09:30 - 10:00 | Virtual
Pancreatitis?
In this complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl–CEVA Animal Health YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS reviews the latest insights on pancreatitis in dogs. What has changed in our understanding of the etiology of pancreatitis, and how can we use this information to target treatments in this challenging disease? Tune in for treatment updates including what is PANOQUELL®-CA1 (fuzapladib sodium for injection) and how do we use it?
Thanks to sponsorship from Ceva Animal Health, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-13-2023-youtube-live-pancreatitis-in-dogs-new-insights-and-impacts-on-clinical-practice/

Webinar - 7/12/23 - Giving Effective Feedback - The AAWA
2023-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Feedback is an absolutely critical ingredient for team performance. It builds trust and transparency, lets team members know they are supported, and troubleshoots performance challenges early on. Yet leaders often struggle to give effective feedback. This session will highlight the importance of building a strong feedback culture, and offer participants a model for giving valuable feedback to reinforce positive actions and redirect problematic ones. This session is especially for anyone who manages or supervises staff and volunteers, but anyone who wants to effectively support team members will benefit from participation.
Presenter: Maria Morukian, President, MSM Global Consulting
This webinar has been pre-approved for:

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 NACA CE
1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/7-12-23

Webinar - 7/11/23 - Ultrasonography of the Pancreas of the Dog and Cat. How to Find it and How to Interpret Your Findings - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-07-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Sharpen your ultrasound skills!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Pete Mantis, DVM, DipECVDI, FHEA, FRCVS will describe the techniques to find the right lobe, body and left lobe of the pancreas of the dog and cat on ultrasound. Tune in as he reviews what is normal and what is not and shows examples of common abnormalities seen in the pancreas during an ultrasonographic examination.
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 check out your options, including our new 14-day, no-commitment ELITE Trial.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-11-2023-ultrasonography-of-the-pancreas-of-the-dog-and-cat-how-to-find-it-and-how-to-interpret-your-findings/

Webinar - 7/10/23 - Turning Psycho Jungle Cats and Stressed Tigers into Purring Kittens through Enrichment - PPG (fee applies)
2023-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Is your cat hunting your feet when you try to cross the room? Does he jump on your head just as you’re falling asleep? Or maybe she barely moves off the couch and could lose a couple of pounds.
In this webinar we will discuss what is enrichment, why it’s important and how to incorporate it into your daily life or behavior modification plan. I will discuss case studies and share my tips and tricks for satisfying our feline overlords and ladies.
Learning Objectives

Understand environmental enrichment needs for domestic felines
Understand various ways these needs can be fulfilled appropriately in various settings
Enrichment as behavior modification tool
Resources, tips and ideas

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1, PMCT 1, & IAABC pending
Registered for the live event, get busy and cannot make it! No worries you will automatically receive a recording!
Presenter: Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison – CCBC, CPDT-KA
Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison is the owner of High Five Animal Training. She is a dog and cat trainer and behavior consultant with specialized expertise in reactivity and aggression in dogs, and inappropriate elimination in cats. Creating harmony in mixed-pet households is one of her favorite problems to tackle.
When Joanna began working in shelters nearly a decade ago, cats were her first passion. Her volunteer work inspired her to take animal behavior classes, and she soon was working toward certifications. She learned training techniques with all kinds of species including chickens, goats, donkeys, horses and, of course, dogs and cats.
In 2020, she opened her own business with a mission to show pet parents just how easy it can be to solve behavior issues with the right combination of environmental modification, a detailed training plan and guidance from a trained and certified professional.
Joanna continuously hones her skill set with seminars and improves her knowledge base by reading the latest science on dog behavior. She is dedicated to providing dog and cat parents with the most up-to-date, effective, scientifically valid and compassionate behavior modification and training techniques available.
Joanna currently lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and her Malaysian-born dog, Fuji.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5271717

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2023-07-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with.
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

Online Event - 7/10/23 - YouTube LIVE: Vaccinology 101 - VETGirl
2023-07-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
The ABC’s of VAC’s!
In this complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl–Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE event, Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM will review vaccine and immunology basics and the importance of vaccine handling. Improper storage or handling of vaccines could increase reactivity and/or decrease the vaccine’s safety. Tune in to understand the reasoning behind vaccine protocols that help promote the safety and efficacy of this life-saving prophylaxis!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-10-2023-youtube-live-vaccinology-101/

Online Course – 7/8/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-07-08 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-july-2023/

Online Conference - 7/8/23 - High Drive Dogs! One-Day Online Conference - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-07-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Presenters: Crystal Wing, Denise Fenzi, Helene Lawler, Jane Ardern, Petra Ford, Shade Whitesel
Guest Panelists: Karen Deeds, Sara Brueske
This conference will take place on July 8th from 9am PT – 5pm PT, and you can join us from the comfort of your living room!
* as per usual if you cannot attend live the conference content will be available in your student library
Tickets $89 – Registration opens June 14th, 2023
Scholarship Applications will open June 14th. NOTE: Maximum of 3 (three) conference scholarships allowed within a 12 month period.
Click here to apply for a scholarship
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/36252

Webinar - 7/6/23 - Wait for It: Discussing Duration in All Its Forms - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-07-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Duration comes in many forms in dog training. Down stays, calm holds, or a sustained sit pretty are what we normally think of when adding duration to behaviors. However, performing motion behaviors such as heeling or leg weaves are duration behaviors too.
For some dogs duration comes naturally. However, for others, every fraction of a second of duration is fought for over time. Some dogs are content waiting for the next cue, while others want to jump ahead and do the next behavior as quickly as possible. These dogs need different approaches, however the concept of duration remains the same: do the thing until I ask for another thing.
The other aspect of duration is the emotion and energy level that the dog is in while performing the behavior. Down stays require a different energy level than that of a heads up heel. Both are duration behaviors, however, the desired state of mind of our dog is vastly different. Sara will discuss how to create the optimal emotion in your behavior through the strategic use of reinforcement delivery.
Sara will also provide different methods of adding duration to your calm stationary behaviors and stays, including the Multiple Reward Stay and Reverse Luring. She will also talk about how to create duration in your motion behaviors as well through gradual fading of helper cues and decreasing rate of reinforcement.
So sit and stay! You’ll want to settle in for this presentation.
Presenter: Sara Brueske
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 7/6/23 - Paws and Politics: What You Need to Know About 2023 Animal Welfare Legislation - HASS
2023-07-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
State legislative sessions have ended (or are ending soon!) across the United States and it’s critical to understand how these sessions will impact people, pets, shelters, and rescues. Join us for an overview of 2023’s animal-related bills, led by Katie Jarl, Director of Government Affairs and Policy for Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) and HASS, and Executive Director for Texas Pets Alive! (TPA!); and Lauren Loney, Staff Attorney and Policy Specialist for APA!, HASS, and TPA!. This dynamic duo will discuss hot topics including laws affecting access to veterinary care, HASS’s legislative activities, and what’s on the horizon for 2024. Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services, will moderate. Register below and join us live on Thursday, July 6 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event, a recording will be distributed to everyone who registers within 3 business days.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6016782060176/WN_rPfGIRiDRIeh_VYHLx2qag#/registration

Webinar - 7/3/23 - A New Approach to Working With Clients & Harnessing Autonomy and Empowerment for Success - PPG (fee applies)
2023-07-03 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
One of the most stated reasons by professional trainers for a failure to perform successful services in pet training is two-fold. I often hear that ” the client was not committed or compliant.”
Let’s stop this behavior-changing game we find ourselves in and begin to work with clients in a more collaborative model yielding success for all parties!
It’s not about control or win-loose, or compliance. These words make us cringe when discussing behavior change in animals; let’s not apply these old concepts to our clients.
Do you often feel like you?

Are constantly nagging clients.
Having suggestions and ideas pushed back.
Hear “yeah but” all the time.
Feel your client relationship is confrontational.
Return to a client’s home and find no progress has been made in your absence
Find yourself constantly “splaining” everything

Well, Did you know that?

Clients, like all humans, make choices that do not always align with their goals.
Clients may, at times, lack self-control.
Clients have no commitment vehicle to help them stay on track.
Clients don’t see or recognize the ambivalence between their stated goal and behavior.

In this webinar, Niki will introduce the concept of Motivational Interviewing and Commitment Strategies.
Learn how these can be used to harness a client’s ambivalence and then use this ambivalence to motivate effective behavior change. She will also discuss various types of commitment strategies that can be used to hold clients accountable for their own words and goals.
Learn About

Interviewing techniques to bring about change
What to avoid in developing a collaborative professional-client relationship
How to guide clients through their own behavior change
How to stop “splaining” and empower autonomy in your clients

CEUS Pending PPAB, KPA, CCPDT, IAABC
Presented by Niki Tudge
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5295867

Online Event - 6/30/23 - Emerging Leaders Cohort Final Presentations - CalAnimals
2023-06-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
We are pleased to announce that this year’s Emerging Leaders cohort will be giving their final presentations on Friday, June 30th.
Please join us for the live webinar to check out what they’ve learned. The session will run from 12:00 to 3:00pm. If you can’t attend the whole thing, feel free to pop in! We’d love to have you.
Thinking about applying for next year’s program? This is a great way to get a sampling of the content that is covered.
A big, giant, huge THANK YOU to Maddie’s Fund, Michelson Found Animals, and Wallis Annenberg PetSpace for generously sponsoring this program.
This program is free for all participants!
June 30th, 2023
Emerging Leaders Final Presentation
12:00 – 3:00pm
Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qXbmJEYPTH2L_bOGkoj8Jg
Schedule of Events
12:00 to 12:10pm – Introductions and Welcome
12:10 to 12:35pm – “Preparing for Your Next Role”
12:35pm to 1:00pm – “Building and Maintaining an Effective Team: Workplace Culture, Staff Development”
1:00pm to 1:25pm – “Fundraising and Financial Management”
1:25pm-1:35pm – 10 minute break
1:35pm to 2:00pm – “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and Cultural Humility ”
2:00pm to 2:25pm – “Leading Change and Navigating Challenges
2:25pm to 2:50pm – “ Nonprofit vs. Government Shelters: Structure, Differences, Tips for Success, Working with Boards
2:50pm to 3:00pm – Final Comments and Wrap Up
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qXbmJEYPTH2L_bOGkoj8Jg

Webinar - 6/29/23 - Boundaries: Reframing the Concept - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Know your limit!
In this 1-hour VETgirl wellness webinar, Dr. Sonja Olson, DVM will guide a conversation that examines boundary creation, articulation, and value. Boundaries are essential when it comes to healthy individuals, teams, and culture. So why are they so hard? Tune in and learn some of the places and reasons why healthy boundaries for yourself and for the team can be challenging and then how to be more skillful in navigating these important conversations!
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 check out your options, including our new 14-day, no-commitment ELITE Trial.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/june-29-2023-boundaries-reframing-the-concept/

Webinar - 6/29/23 - Increase Summer Adoptions & Return to Home - CalAnimals
2023-06-29 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
As many shelters face overcrowding and slow adoptions, this webinar is intended to help you get the animals home. This is a check in on best practices, what is working, and what isn’t with respect to returning pets to their families or placing them with new families. If your adoption or RTO programs need a boost, you won’t want to miss this!
Presenters: Dr. Kate Hurley, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Director; Nadia Oseguera, California for All Animals Program Manager; Ivy Ruiz, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program Outreach Specialist
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mje1aRkkR_mL_Qi-QLFoIw#/registration

Webinar - 6/28/23 - Don’t Eat That! – Force free food-avoidance training for “Hoover Dogs” with Simone Mueller - PPG (fee applies)
2023-06-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Living with a dog who relentlessly scavenges food can be exhausting. Instead of enjoying relaxed walks with their dogs, dog owners are constantly scanning the environment for discarded food and feel frustrated as they have to fish something disgusting out of their dog’s mouth, yet again.
The problem is that scavenging is a deep-rooted, natural behaviour, making it much more challenging to train than other canine behaviours.
However, there is a structured food-avoidance training program that can help manage a dog’s scavenging behaviour in a kind, effective way – achieving long-term results without aversive training techniques.
In this presentation we are going to talk about:

Why dogs love to scavenge
Which methods you should avoid using
How does force-free food avoidance training work
What are the first steps when clients come to you with a “hoover dog”
What are scavenging games and how can they help

About the Presenter
Simone Mueller, MA is a certified dog trainer and dog behaviour consultant (ATN) from Germany.
Simone specialises in force-free anti-predation training and is the author of the three books of the Predation Substitute Training series “Hunting Together”, “Rocket Recall” and “Don’t Eat That”.
Simone is proud to be an Associate Trainer at the Scotland-based Lothlorien Dog Training Club (AT-LDTC) and a member of The Initiative of Force-Free Dog Training, the Pet Professional Guild (PPG) and the Pet Dog Trainers of Europe (PDTE).
Follow Simone’s work on Facebook and Instagram: #predationsubstitutetraining. You can learn more here.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5271802

Webinar - 6/28/23 - Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: How Agency Culture & Community Engagement Helps Reunite Lost Pets - ASPCAPro
2023-06-28 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
National return to owner (RTO) rates hover around 40% for stray and lost dogs and it’s even lower (4%) for cats. The Northern Tier Shelter Initiative (NTSI) team became curious when they recognized that Northern Tier shelters’ RTO rates tend to be higher than the national average. In fact, organizations reporting to the NTSI Shelter Animals Count Coalition return, on average, 64% of stray dogs and 8% of stray cats. Returning animals back to homes they already have is vital to ending overcrowding and euthanasia in shelters. In this webinar, you will hear from three agencies: Circle of Friends, ND; City of Havre, MT; and Heart of the Valley, MT about how and why they have been successfully reuniting pets with their families in their communities.
Takeaways

Understand how building a culture of reuniting lost pets is key to helping get more lost pets home.
Learn how peers are using community engagement as a strategy for public awareness and ensuring pet caretakers know what to do if they lose or find a pet.
Hear from Northern Tier shelter leadership about future plans to increase cat reunification.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomies-how-agency-culture-community-engagement

Webinar - 6/26/23 - Separation Anxiety Webinar Series: The Truths and the Training of Separation Anxiety - PPG (fee applies)
2023-06-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
These can also be signed up for individually. They are listed as three different events. When you register for the live events, you will also receive copies of the three individual event recordings.
Three Webinars in June – Each Webinar is at Noon ET
The What and Why of Separation Anxiety – June 12th
Dogs experiencing stress when home alone are not at all uncommon. Separation anxiety affects approximately 20% of the pet dog population and is one of the most commonly discussed disorders in the fields of applied animal behavior and veterinary behavior. Yet, despite such prevalence, there remains considerable confusion about what separation anxiety is and why it exists.
Are you interested in understanding separation-related behaviors further? Then, this webinar is for you. This webinar will dive into a discussion defining separation anxiety and its associated behaviors, in addition to reviewing the somewhat elusive aspects of why we are seeing such a high incidence of the issue.
The Many Separation Anxiety Myths – June 19th
There is so much contradictory information out there about separation anxiety—much of which includes myths that need busting. Unfortunately, our industry is rife with myths in virtually every aspect of dog training, and separation anxiety is no exception. As a result, dog trainers and dog guardians alike are inundated with conflicting information about how to help dogs suffering from alone-time behavior problems.
Have you ever wanted to better understand the myths about separation anxiety? This webinar will dissect many myths about causation and treatment for a clearer understanding of this disorder. Many of the myths reviewed will be genuinely eye-opening, allowing for a more efficient and effective means of resolution.
The Truths and the Training of Separation Anxiety – June 26th
Implementing a systematic desensitization protocol is the gold standard for working with separation anxiety. It is essential to remember that there are two equally important words in that phrase – both systematic and desensitization are paramount for this process.
Unfortunately, while the research on this disorder is significant, concrete evidence surrounding effective treatment remains limited. Separation anxiety training is a complex topic that deserves in-depth discussion. In this webinar, we will review the various aspects of what truly makes systematic desensitization the gold standard for resolving separation-related behavior problems.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5205862

Webinar – 6/24/23 – The Drop Trapper: A Trapper’s Best Friend – The Community Cats Podcast
2023-06-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Trying to catch the last cat in your colony who isn’t fixed? Got a wily feral who just won’t go into a box trap, no matter how much you spend on roasted chicken? How about catching a litter of kittens all at once—with their mom? All these tough trapping situations and more can be solved if you know how to use a drop trap! Join Neighborhood Cats, co-designers of the first commercially available drop trap, as they discuss how to use this invaluable tool. Plus tips and tricks for advanced drop trappers, too.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/drop-trap-a-trappers-best-friend-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-june-2023/

Webinar - 6/23/23 - Think Anesthesia: Myths, Mysteries, & Misconceptions, Part 2 - Think Anesthesia
2023-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
By popular request!!! Join this month’s live webinar, Think Anesthesia: Myths, Mysteries, & Misconceptions, Part 2 presented by Amanda M. Shelby, BSc, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) and Elizabeth A. Martinez, DVM, DACVAA. Current dogma undoubtedly has influence over decisions veterinary professionals make surrounding the peri-anesthetic period. Often these incontrovertibly true beliefs originate from a misconception, ounce of truth, diluted or embellished by word of mouth and/or articles of opinion or limited weighted experiences eventually being commonly understood or accepted. This presentation is complementary to the previous presentation and investigates using an evidence-based approach to assess some of the common myths or misconceptions surround the peri-anesthetic period. This presentation is worth 1 hour of RACE approved CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. An on-demand recording will be available within a week following the event.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2023/06/think-anesthesia-myths-mysteries-misconceptions-part-2

Webinar - 6/22/23 - When to Click: Creating the Perfect Shot with Amy Johnson - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-06-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
“When to Click: Creating that Perfect Shot” is a photography webinar aimed at aspiring photographers looking to improve their timing and composition skills.
In this webinar, you will
– Watch a photo come together through the viewfinder of Amy’s camera
– Learn how to use focus, contrast, visual flow, and timing to create that perfect shot
– See how tools like Lightroom and Photoshop can transform an image by enhancing what was captured in the camera
Ultimately, “When to Click: Creating that Perfect Shot” is designed to provide every photographer with the knowledge and tools they need to elevate their craft to the next level. Whether you’re an aspiring professional or simply passionate about photography as a hobby, this webinar promises to be an informative and inspiring experience.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 6/22/23 - Charting Your Way with Andrea Harrison - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-06-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Grief, along with guilt, shame and blame, get in the way of good training.
Why? What can we do about these feelings?
A careful and thoughtful consideration of all kinds of grief including: anticipatory, masked, cumulative, internally/externally driven- and the emotional baggage (guilt, hurt feelings, shame, and blame) that often comes with it.
What is it? What does it look and feel like? How does it block us and most importantly how do we move through it? Learn specific actionable techniques to cope better with navigating your own emotions and other people’s comments, judgements and reactions to deal with grief, shame, blame and guilt.
Warning: you may cry, but you will also laugh and you will leave this webinar empowered and ready to face fears and sadness directly and get your mojo back! Refer back to it again and again as life happens to you, and those you love.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 6/22/23 - Inclusivity in Action: Strategies for DEI in Animal Welfare - HASS
2023-06-22 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
The week of Juneteenth, DEI—diversity, equity, and inclusion—is front of mind. But, how can we take action beyond this week and move toward a more diverse and equitable culture in animal welfare? Join us for a panel discussion with Mia Navedo-Williams, Manager of Multicultural Engagement for Best Friends Animal Society, Rory Adams, Senior Manager of Adoption Initiatives for PetSmart Charities, and Shakela Brown, Director of Community Services for Humane Rescue Alliance. Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services, will moderate.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6016782060176/WN_WobqMhsXSu-j5F3Do2xpuQ#/registration

Webinar - 6/22/23 - Stand Up for the Animals with a Case You Can Stand Behind - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-06-22 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Animal protection professionals rely on prosecutors to hold animal cruelty offenders accountable. When veterinarians, law enforcement, animal control officers, and animal care entities put significant resources into an investigation, it can be disheartening and frustrating when a prosecutor declines to charge on that case. Instead of looking for fault at the prosecutorial level, this presentation will hold up a mirror to the entities working these cases and reflect on primary areas that can be most improved in order to present a case more viable for prosecution.
In this presentation, Animal Legal Defense Fund Managing Attorney Emily Lewis, will not delve into the specifics of how to adequately conduct an animal cruelty investigation, but rather will provide insight—specific to animal protection professionals who are relatively new to the field—as to how to anticipate the needs of a prosecutor in your case investigation and presentation. Prosecutorial discretion notwithstanding, evidence tracking, veterinary collaboration, and report writing are fundamental to animal cruelty case processing, and are all within the control of individuals participating in these cases.
The webinar will emphasize how to strengthen and highlight these aspects of your animal cruelty cases in a way that will give them the consideration they deserve.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/stand-up-for-the-animals-with-a-case-you-can-stand-behind/

Webinar - 6/22/23 - Increase Adoptions with Pet Seeking Insights - Petfinder and Shelters United
2023-06-22 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Unleash the power of adopter search insights to improve your pet listings! Learn how to harness adopter search trends to attract more potential adopters and get pets adopted faster.   What You’ll Learn:

Discover the latest search behaviors and trends shaping how potential adopters find adoptable pets on Petfinder and beyond. What pet qualities are searched for the most? What grabs adopters’ attention first when searching for a pet? What trends are most surprising?
Next, we’ll share ways to leverage these search trends to create top-notch pet listings, including creative tips for writing engaging descriptions and utilizing media to highlight your pets.
Learn best practices from the real-life pet listings of your peers, with a focus on pets who may need a little more TLC, such as big dogs, senior pets, and those with special needs.
Plus, transform your rescue efforts by utilizing Petfinder’s Supply & Demand Data Tool to identify pet transport opportunities. Every shelter and rescue can utilize these tips!

Join us for an enlightening and life-saving webinar – your presence is eagerly anticipated.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1151343036924432213

Webinar - 6/22/23 - Surrender Prevention Series: Reactivity to Unfamiliar People - GoodPup
2023-06-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
During our spring webinar series, we will break down how to provide preventive management and simple solutions for addressing a variety of common behavioral challenges experienced with the welcoming of new family members. This month’s topic is: Reactivity to Unfamiliar People.
This webinar is scheduled for June 22 at 2 PM EST. Mark your calendars as you won’t want to miss the final installment of this problem solving series!
About the 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-reactivity-to-unfamiliar-people-tickets-638955833097
