Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 9/15/22 - Can’t Stop/Won’t Stop: Hope, Futility, and Ethics in Veterinary Practice - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-09-15 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The “Right” decision for whom?… You, the patient or the client?
In this 1-hour VETgirl webinar, VETgirl’s Chief Happiness Officer, Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW explores the “challenge zone” of futility in veterinary practice as it relates to treatment decision-making, moral distress, and the skills required to effectively – and compassionately –navigate ethical dilemmas that push the boundaries of care.
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WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/september-15-2022-cant-stop-wont-stop-hope-futility-and-ethics-in-veterinary-practice/

Webinar - 9/15/22 - Advanced Return to Owner in the Field: Beyond the scanner - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-09-15 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Animal control officers are playing a much larger role today in the reduction of shelter intake by choosing to identify and return stray dogs to their families without bringing them into the shelter, but all too often officers stop looking for an owner was they find that the animal has no ID tags or microchip. This workshop highlights successful efforts from agencies across the country that have shown to significantly increase the field RTO rate for those animals without obvious identification.
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit.
Presenters:

Nick Walton is the National Shelter Support Manager for Best Friends Animal Society, providing leadership and training for strategic shelter partners across the country. Through Best Friends’ national shelter support program, Nick conducts professional shelter operations and field assessments, and leads progressive, humane trainings for animal control agencies and officers.
Prior to joining Best Friends and serving as the behavior and training coordinator for the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Atlanta, Nick spent several years working as an animal control officer for Fulton County Animal Services through LifeLine Animal Project. Through this work, he served as Fulton County’s primary field training officer, providing professional training and development to new officers and cultivating a community-oriented approach to animal services in order to help Atlanta become a no-kill city.

Nick’s many years of experience as a dog trainer and behavior specialist combined with his commitment to keeping pets safe at home through proactive neighborhood engagement have resulted in a deep expertise in and love for community-based lifesaving. Once known around town as “the Dog Food Man,” he has a reputation for building trust and key relationships with lasting positive effects for both pets and people.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/advanced-return-to-owner-in-the-field-beyond-the-scanner/

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-09-15 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-09-08 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

Online Course - 9/15/22 - Breaking Happy: A Sustainable Path to Well-Being - The AAWA (fee applies)
2022-09-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Can we be happy all the time? Should we be?
Psychologically and physiologically, we can’t be happy all the time — our brains aren’t built that way. And the desire to buck that nature is harming us in immense ways. There’s a healthier way to be, where we replace the pursuit of happiness with the pursuit of well-being.
This three-hour live, interactive session presented by Josh Vaisman will introduce participants to positive psychology, the scientific study of human flourishing. We’ll explore the challenges of the “Cult of Happiness” and lay out an evidence-based approach for a more nuanced, psychologically healthier path to well-being.
Attendees will leave inspired and equipped to cultivate their own well-being as animal welfare professionals and leaders. Learn how to:

Understand the cult of happiness and the destination dilemma
Recognize why feeling bad is often normal… and healthy!
Explore a variety of evidence-based practices we can use to build a resilient, sustainable mindset for ourselves and our team

This course is approved for 3 hours of CEs for both CAWA and NACA.
Watch this invitation from Josh Vaisman.
This live course is limited to 50 participants. Once the course is full we will open a waitlist.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/breaking-happy-a-sustainable-path-to-well-being

Webinar - 9/15/22 - Intake & Holding Periods: Everything you ever wanted to know! - CalAnimals
2022-09-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
When it comes to daily shelter activities that happen on a regular basis, the most common questions, and greatest confusion, revolve around intake (if, when, who) of animals, and the applicable holding periods once intake occurs. This webinar will lay out the basics for intake and holding periods under California law, explain the interactions of these issues with other laws, and explore some of the gray areas and public policy behind it all.
Presenters: Bruce Wagman, Attorney, and Cynthia Delany, DVM
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TOkzwHX8T2aHvqjoe_bqiw

Webinar - 9/15/22 - Emotion Driven Behaviors - Working with Skittish Dogs - GoodPup
2022-09-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
This is the first webinar in our Fall Series on Emotion Drive Behaviors. In this webinar, we will discuss working with skittish dogs.
A variety of challenging behaviors stem from the emotions our dogs experience as they maneuver through the stressful situations of life.
GoodPup’s new webinar series on emotion based behaviors will focus on how emotions influence the concerning behaviors we see.
Beginning with shy or skittish dogs, every webinar in this series will focus on how to start changing these behaviors by first understanding how to address the emotion behind them.
GoodPup will break down the management required to prevent or stop the stress; talk about how to improve communication; and look at how to begin to change the underlying emotion, ultimately changing the behavior.
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: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/emotion-driven-behaviors-working-with-skittish-dogs-tickets-408126747087

Grant Opportunity - 9/15/22 to 10/15/22 - Sniptember Spay/Neuter Grants - California for All Animals
2022-09-15 | Virtual
Let’s grow our spay/neuter capacity together, California!
We’re doubling down on our commitment to help you provide the care and services that strengthen the bonds and remove the barriers between pets in your community and the people who care for them with Sniptember, a 30-day spay/neuter grant blitz to continue the effort to build back our surgery capacity and relieve the bottlenecks that are keeping animals in our shelters for too long.
Municipal animal shelters, private animal shelters with municipal contracts, and private shelters are eligible to respond to this RFP, even if they already received a California for All Animals grant this year. We know you have work to do so we’ve kept the application process simple: Submit your one-page proposal, budget, and estimated impact statement.
Veterinary clinics and spay/neuter organizations without a brick and mortar intake facility are encouraged to partner with animal shelters on proposals. The shelter would act as the recipient of the funding and then contract with the spay/neuter organization for services. If you need help partnering with a shelter(s) in your region, reach out to us at grants@californiaforallanimals.com and we’ll connect you.
The funding priority for this grant cycle is to increase capacity for spay/neuter services for animal shelters, which is defined as spay/neuter of animals in the shelter, referred by field services and those at risk of ending up in the shelter, for example pet owners experiencing homelessness, pet owners residing in zip codes of high intake, and priority community animals. Operational costs associated with increasing capacity should be included in the proposal.
RFPs will be accepted from September 15 – October 15, 2022. Applicants will be notified via email by November 15, 2022. For more information visit California for All Animals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.californiaforallanimals.com/grants/sniptember-spay-neuter-grants/

Webinar - 9/14/22 - Assertive Communication: Developing the Communication Style that is Clear, Respectful and Impactful - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-09-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Do you cower and cringe in the corner when it comes to difficult conversations? This one’s for you!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Sally Ryan will review difficult conversations. Do you tend to communicate more passively, aggressively, or assertively? In this webinar, you will learn the difference between these communication styles and the benefits of assertive communication in the workplace. Tune in to learn your natural style and identify practical strategies for becoming a more assertive communicator.
This 2022 leadership track course qualifies as continuing education applicable to the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification program offered by the VHMA, CVPM Course ID#21-123.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WESITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/september-14-2022-assertive-communication-developing-the-communication-style-that-is-clear-respectful-and-impactful/

Webinar - 9/14/22 - Is That Old Dog Frail? Perspectives from the Dog Aging Project - HSVMA
2022-09-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
The Dog Aging Project is an innovative and enormous initiative that brings together a community of dogs, owners, veterinarians, researchers, and volunteers to carry out the most ambitious canine health study in the world. It is a longitudinal study of aging in over 37,000 American dogs. Its work is centered on two fundamental goals:

understanding how genes, lifestyle, and environment influence aging; and
intervening to increase health span, the period of life spent free from disease.

The presentation will allow practitioners the following objectives/ skills:

A general understanding of what the Dog Aging Project is and how it collects data
Understanding of what community science is
Being able to define “health span”
Understanding of factors that were reported to be the cause of death in this population of dogs
Understanding of what frailty is and what affects it
Being able to define cachexia and sarcopenia
Understanding of how you can get involved and support this project

This webinar is FREE for all attendees.
1.5 hours of RACE CE credits (medical) will be available for HSVMA members only (RACE approval pending).
Presented by Dr. Genna Fishgold Atiee, DVM, DACVIM
Genna Atiee is a boarded small animal internist currently practicing at Texas A&M University. She completed her rotating internship and internal medicine residency at North Carolina State University. Upon completion of her residency, she went into private practice and spent several years practicing in Texas and Arizona. After a few years in private practice, she went back to academia and completed a fellowship in interventional radiology at the University of Georgia. She enthusiastically went back to her alma mater, Texas A&M, to help start the interventional radiology service in addition to joining the internal medicine faculty. She has a strong interest in nephrology and urology, hematology, aging, and interventional radiology. She is also the clinical veterinary liaison for the Dog Aging Project.
WEBSITE LINK: https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar-is-that-old-dog-frail

Webinar - 9/14/22 - Supported Self-Rehoming Without Surrendering: Setting Up Supportive Services with Safety and Success - HASS
2022-09-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Approximately a quarter of animals enter animal shelters under the intake type called “owner surrender.” Pet parents often do not know how to safely and successfully rehome their pets themselves. Supported self-rehoming is a great way for organizations to give pet parents who can no longer keep their pets the tools they need to safely rehome their own pets with ongoing support from shelter staff and volunteers. Supported self-rehoming not only gives pet parents an opportunity to be a part of selecting a new family and the potential for continued communication after, it also reduces the number of family pets who unnecessarily have to live in a kennel, taking a valuable space away from another pet in need.
Join us for an info-packed webinar where our speakers, Kaycey Adair from Greenville County Animal Services, Ana De Luccia from Adopt-A-Pet and Lucy Fernandez from Austin Pets Alive!, will highlight how organizations can begin offering supported self-rehoming options to pet parents who need it. They’ll also discuss ways to utilize social media and other technology solutions that fit your organization’s needs, and best practices for communicating these programs to stakeholders and your community. Don’t miss it!
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/1116613782408/WN_3cfnr2dER96WQR7nECZc7w

Online Event – 9/14/22 – Return to Home Challenge Huddle 2 – Maddie’s Fund
2022-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Please join us for 4 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. You need only register once and you’ll get a confirmation email with a single link you can use to log on each time.
All huddles start at 12n Pacific. They will be 20-minute presentations followed by 30 minutes for Q+A.
Wednesday, September 14
Join us for the second huddle of the Return to Home challenge on Wednesday, September 14 at 12pm PT/3pm ET. The huddle will consist of a 20-minute presentation followed by a 30 minute Q&A.
Holly Reycraft (Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue Inc.), Aldwin Roman CAWA (Charleston Animal Society) and Stefani Buzzard (Contra Costa County Animal Services) will be presenting on the following Return to Home practices:
3. Return to Home polices and lost/found techniques are marketed to the community

Website contains content about importance of microchipping and registration,
including information about checking registration bi-annually
Website contains content about how to find lost animals
Website contains content about how to report lost and found animals
Website contains report/list of lost and found animals (or posted to social media
if unable to do so on website)
Magnets and business cards with info for lost animals are distributed to the
community
Animals used in organization’s marketing and communications have visible
identification (collar/tags)
Marketing campaigns are launched around Return to Home as the best outcome
for the animal

6. Technology is used to help reunite pets and owners

. Skip-tracing subscriptions help locate people who have moved or changed phone
numbers
Social media is searched for lost pet posts
Owners are called, texted, emailed, contacted via social media or visited in
person
Adoptimize software is used to create clear, accurate photos of lost pets to
increase chances of reunions
Administrators of the local lost and found pet pages are partners in reunification
Maximize use of Petco Love Lost to help reunite pets and owners​​

Upcoming:
Wednesday, September 21
Organization embraces a culture of Return to Home / Organization works with community to help facilitate Return to Homes
With Dyanna Uchiek (Portsmouth Humane) and Sandra Solis (Best Friends for Life (cats))
Wednesday, September 28
Regulations and laws encourage Return to Home / Other
With Glenda Davis (Animal Rez-Q, Inc.) and Mike Wheeler (Cabot Animal Support Services)
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/RTHChallengeRegistration

Webinar - 9/14/22 - How to Build a Stronger Pipeline to Major Gifts - The AAWA
2022-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
In today’s economic climate, pipeline development is one of the most important fundraising trends facing animal welfare organizations. The key to enhancing your upward migration is by cultivating the right prospects into deeper relationships—but where do you begin?
In this webinar, we’ll discuss:

Using analytics and modeling to reveal the wealth in your file
Crafting a communication strategy that speaks to mid and major donors
Combining structure and energy to steward these donors properly

Sponsored by RKD Group
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/rkd91422

Webinar - 9/13/22 - Pain Recognition and Scoring - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-09-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Help pounce on pain in your patients!
In this 1-hour VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Rachel Bassett, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia) reviews how to recognize acute and chronic pain in your hospitalized patients and how to monitor and score pain post-operatively too! Tune in to learn about various techniques and scoring scales in pain management.
Want to learn more? Check out our other veterinary technician webinars HERE.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/september-13-2022-pain-recognition-and-scoring/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2022-09-12 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 Course – Starts 9/12/22 – Canine Social Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
2022-09-12 | 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: September 12, 2022
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 Mondays at 12:00 pm Eastern (first meeting September 19th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 5 meetings for this course

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

Webinar - 9/11/22 - Hematuria Detection: The New Standard of Care and Elimination Problems in Cats - VETGirl
2022-09-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Cat with FLUTD? Stress? Hematuria? I need help!
In this complimentary, 2-hour VETgirl–Royal Canin webinar, Dr. Meghan Herron, DACVB and Dr. Margie Scherk, DABVP (Feline Practice) will review common elimination problems in cats and the diagnostic approach to cats with lower urinary tract signs. Learn how the integration of behavior and medicine can help your feline patients achieve the best possible outcomes in this two-part session.
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! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/september-11-2022-using-hematuria-to-help-detect-and-manage-urinary-tract-problems-in-cats/

Online Event – 9/11/22 – Online Return to Home Day – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2022-09-11 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join the CCP Community and an incredible group of expert presenters to explore what “home” means to a kitty, as well as the ways the animal welfare community can help cats find homes, stay in homes, and get back to their homes when they’ve wandered too far from the caretakers that love them.
The cost to attend this event is $25 and early bird pricing will be available.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2022-return-to-home-day/

Conference - 9/10/22 to 9/11/22 - The Great Big Dog Aggression Workshop Part II: Meds, Moods, and Modification - Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
2022-09-11 06:00 - 14:00, 2022-09-10 06:00 - 14:00 | Christmount Retreat and Conference Center, 222 Fern Way, Black Mountain, NC, 28711, United States
The Great Big Dog Aggression Workshop Part II: Meds, Moods, and Modification will held in-person September 10th and 11th. 2022 in Asheville, North Carolina.
Join Chris and Mike as they take a deep dive into aggression and the underlying motivations for aggressive behavior in dogs. This will be an amazing two-day workshop with two of the most sought-after experts in the dog behavior world!
WEBSITE LINK: https://thelooseleashacademy.com/the-great-big-dog-aggression-workshop

Online Course – 9/10/22 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2022-09-10 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-sept-2022/

VIN/IVAPM Rounds - 9/8/22 - Is It Pain or Behavioral: Using Digital Thermography to Aid in a Diagnosis - VIN/VSPN
2022-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Join Emily Levine, DVM, DACVB, as she presents “Is It Pain or Behavioral: Using Digital Thermography to Aid in a Diagnosis.”
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=11073047

Webinar - 9/8/22 - Implementing Fear Free into Companion Animal Anesthesia - Fear Free
2022-09-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Hospital visits can be a scary experience for people and pets. Learn ways to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) that will improve the safety of staff members and help bond clients to your practice for life. Join Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), (Surgery), Elite FFCP (Veterinary), CFVP, as she discusses how to implement Fear Free concepts into companion animal anesthesia.
Attendees will learn how to:
• Minimize fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) in hospital environments
• Utilize Fear Free handling and physical exam tips
• Consult emotional medical records (EMR)
• Properly care for pets post-op
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xAGDgsFjQAmjow-zbjtGbg

Webinar - 9/8/22 - The Answers to All the Questions About Small Animal Anesthesia and Analgesia You Never Dared to Ask - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-09-08 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
It’s the anesthesia event you’ve been waiting for!
In this 1-hour VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Jane Quandt, DVM, MS, DACVAA, DACVECC and Dr. Mike Barletta, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA will answer your questions about small animal anesthesia and analgesia to further clarify the concepts of balanced anesthesia and analgesia. Tune in for this interactive session to get all your questions answered!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/september-8-2022-the-answers-to-all-the-questions-about-small-animal-anesthesia-and-analgesia-you-never-dared-to-ask/

Webinar - 9/8/22 - Touchy Heely: Contact Heeling for Ringsport, Behavior Work and Life! - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-09-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Contact heeling” means teaching your dog to maintain physical contact with your body while also allowing them the freedom to look around. You might be moving, standing still, sitting in a chair, or completing a task, and your dog will press against you to maintain contact! While originally trained for the Sports of French and Mondio Ring, this skill is useful in crowded environments, during training classes, or between working exercises…anywhere dogs frequently lose contact with their handler. In behavior work, contact heeling can allow both you and your dog to observe the environment while simultaneously retaining physical awareness of each other. So many uses!
Unlike precision heeling, there is no expectation of eye contact or a precise position at the handler’s side. Indeed, the dog can be taught to rotate all the way around the handler – the only criteria is continuous physical contact. As a result, contact heeling can be relaxing and enjoyable for both parties.
Sound useful? It is! Join Denise Fenzi and learn how she teaches contact heeling, along with a discussion of the varied ways she uses this skill in both training and in daily life.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 9/8/22 - Maddie's Insights: What laboratory studies may tell us about stress in a dog shelter - Maddie's Fund
2022-09-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Maddie’s Insights are monthly webcasts with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people.
This month, Dr. Michael Hennessy, Professor of Psychology, Wright State University, will be joined by Regina Willen, Founder and Director at HALO K9 Behavior. They will discuss how basic scientific research informs our understanding of the stress dogs undergo in a shelter environment. They will examine immediate effects of entry to a shelter as well as potential long-term consequences. How basic research findings suggest practicable means for reducing or preventing these outcomes will also be considered.
After the webcast, join us on Maddie’s Pet Forum to continue the discussion and exchange ideas: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastStress
This webinar will be recorded and has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.
REGISTER HERE https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FddH0bQWRpiH4HedjwY28A
Presenters
Michael Hennessy, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Wright State University
Dr. Hennessy is a behavioral neuroscientist with interests in both basic laboratory research on stress and how this research can be applied to reduce the impact of stress on dogs in animal shelters. He is currently Professor of Psychology at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He earned his PhD in experimental psychology at Northern Illinois University and then completed post-doctoral training and served as Research Associate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. He subsequently held the position of Research Psychologist at SRI International, and since coming to Wright State, has had stints as a visiting scholar at both the California National Primate Research Center at the University of California, Davis and the Department of Behavioral Biology at the University of Muenster in Muenster, Germany.
Dr. Hennessy’s basic research focuses primarily on how psychological stressors impact neural and hormonal systems, how social factors can enhance or reduce these stress responses, and the lasting impact of stress in early life on later neural and psychological function. His work with dogs is focused entirely on finding means of reducing the stress of shelter housing and its impact on behavior and adoption success.
Dr. Hennessy has served on the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Animal Research and Ethics, which he chaired in 2018. He is past president of the International Society for Developmental Psychobiology and is a member of the editorial board of the journal Developmental Psychobiology. He previously was named outstanding faculty member of the year at Wright State. He has served as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the California National Primate Research Center and currently serves on the External Scientific Advisory Board of the Waltham foundation. Dr. Hennessy’s basic research has been funded nearly continuously by the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. His work with dogs has been funded by various sources including the Waltham Foundation, the IAMs company, and the ASPCA. Dr. Hennessy is author of over 140 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters.
Regina Willen, Founder and Executive Director, HALO
Regina Willen is a Neuroscience and Physiology Scientist. She is a board-certified applied animal behaviorist (ACAAB) with the Animal Behavior Society (ABS) and is an animal behavior consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She has extensively studied the behavior of shelter dogs in and out of the shelter. She specializes in creating behavior programs that are practical for shelter staff, volunteers, and the busy family.

WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FddH0bQWRpiH4HedjwY28A

Online Event - 9/7/22 - Return to Home Challenge Huddle 1 - Maddie's Fund
2022-09-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Please join us for 4 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. You need only register once and you’ll get a confirmation email with a single link you can use to log on each time.
All huddles start at 12n Pacific. They will be 20-minute presentations followed by 30 minutes for Q+A.
Wednesday, September 7
All animals in the community have identification / Animals are returned in the field rather than at the shelter
With Bobby Mann (Humane Rescue Alliance) and Adan Parra (El Paso Animal Services)
Bobby Mann Chief Programs Officer at Humane Rescue Alliance and adan parra Research & Management Assistant at El Paso Animal Services will be presenting on the first two Return to Home practices .
1. All animals in the community have identification

All animals leave the shelter microchipped and registered to both the chip manufacturer and Found Animals Registry whether adopted or Returned to Home
All animals are registered to Petco Love Lost
All animals leave the shelter wearing an ID tag and collar
All animals are given free or low-cost ID tags and collars when needed at the shelter or in the field
Organization offers microchipping to the public in a variety of ways (microchipping during open hours, community chipping/registration events and clinics, “Check-a-Chip” Event, individual outreach via Pets for Life-type programs)

2. Animals are returned in the field rather than at the shelter

Microchips are scanned in the field and searches are run in field (by officer or through dispatch, etc.)
Lost and found animals are posted on social media when staff receives call or finds animal
Neighbors and community are engaged immediately to help find owner
Ear-tipped cats are left in the field and not brought to the shelter (unless sick or injured) e. Signs are posted and door hangers are left for found animals​​

Upcoming:
Wednesday, September 14
Return to Home polices and lost/found techniques are marketed to the community / Technology is used to help reunite pets and owners
With Holly Reycraft (Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue Inc.), Aldwin Roman, CAWA (Charleston Animal Society) and Stefani Buzzard (Contra Costa County Animal Services)
Wednesday, September 21
Organization embraces a culture of Return to Home / Organization works with community to help facilitate Return to Homes
With Dyanna Uchiek (Portsmouth Humane) and Sandra Solis (Best Friends for Life (cats))
Wednesday, September 28
Regulations and laws encourage Return to Home / Other
With Glenda Davis (Animal Rez-Q, Inc.) and Mike Wheeler (Cabot Animal Support Services)
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/RTHChallengeRegistration

Webinar - 9/7/22 - Understanding and Promoting the Self-Regulation of Behavior - PPG (fee applies)
2022-09-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Are you interested in developing better self-control in dogs? Then this talk is for you! Executive function refers to the mental processes that are involved in the self-regulation of behavior. For example, maintaining focus and avoiding distraction, inhibiting behavior, adjusting behavior for different environments, and working toward a goal.
Obviously, these behaviors are critical for pet, performance, and working dogs alike. This webinar is a review of everything we know about the development of executive function in dogs. You don’t want to miss this talk!
Learning Objectives:

Define executive function
Explain the relationship between executive function attention, emotional regulation, impulse control, stress resilience and behavior issues
List the factors that influence executive function in dogs
Discuss ways of improving executive function in dogs

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), KPA (pending), IAABC (pending)
Presenter: Dr. Kristina Spaulding
Dr. Spaulding has a PhD in biopsychology – the study of the biological basis of behavior – and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist through the Animal Behavior Society. She specializes in stress and behavior, social cognition and emotion, positive welfare and the prevention and treatment of behavior problems in dogs. In addition to her academic background, she has been in the dog training and behavior profession for 19 years. She currently splits her time between private behavior work and teaching other dog trainers and behavior consultants online and through seminars and conferences.
In addition, Dr. Spaulding is a long-standing member of the APDT Education Committee. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free. She also chairs a task force for Meeting of the Minds, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving the quality of life for our dogs and is a member of the IAABC Foundation Board. Use this link to find out more about her on her website: http://smartdogtrainingandbehavior.com/online-services/
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4812724

Webinar - 9/7/22 - Are you ready for CATastrophe? - National Kitten Coalition
2022-09-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Disasters can affect anyone. Preparing to care for your family, pets, fosters, and shelter animals during and after an emergency is vital before the disaster hits.
This session will offer participants a brief overview of emergency planning and response for animal shelters, rescue groups, and foster parents, with a focus on considerations for kittens. It will cover common emergencies to prepare for, information on creating an emergency plan for shelters and foster homes in advance of a crisis, and agencies and organizations that can help with the process. We will also touch on the concept of community animal response teams and how you can join or create a team within your community.
Speaker: Joanna Fortin, Director of Community Programs, Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (VA)
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8747890855696007437

Webinar - 9/7/22 - 3 Steps to Build a Wildly Engaged Community - Network for Good
2022-09-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Make your nonprofit more than a mission, make it a movement.
Community organizing is our nonprofit superpower. When we galvanize our people into a movement of engaged advocates – demanding change for the communities and causes they care about – everything else gets easier… fundraising, board leadership, strategic partnerships, and capacity building.
By investing in your mission, donors and partners are rooting for you to be their ‘representative’ and leverage their collective voice and influence for big impact.
In this session, we’ll explore key strategies to galvanize a more inclusive, diverse, and fired-up coalition of change makers ready to make the bold moves needed to fast track your big vision – no matter how many database contacts you currently have.
Participants will explore key steps to:

Hone your magnetic message to attract the right donors and partners who are ready to give
Simplify and target your fundraising efforts to raise more money with less struggle
Engage and leverage your community to fast-track your vision

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/build-engaged-community/
