Shelter Learniverse

Online Conference – 10/16/23 to 10/19/23 – 2023 Access to Veterinary Care Conference – ASPCA (fee applies)
2023-10-16 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The Access to Veterinary Care Conference aims to promote the idea that offering a spectrum of animal medical treatment can help keep people and pets together.
Real World Applications
Hear from colleagues working to elevate AVC about their approaches, successes, and lessons.
In-Depth Sessions
With engaging topics ranging from incorporating AVC in veterinary education and challenges facing the field.
Networking Opportunities
Connect directly and collaborate with other animal welfare professionals at all levels of AVC experience.
WEBSITE LINK: https://events.bizzabo.com/avcc2023

Online Course - Starts 10/16/23 - Compassion Fatigue Strategies Plus - University of Florida - Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program (fee applies)
2023-10-16 | Virtual
Today’s animal welfare and veterinary medical professionals are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible for animals, people, and the organizations that heal, connect, and protect them. If that’s you, it’s easy to feel like nothing you do is ever good enough. The work feels never-ending. Taking care of your own needs might seem impossible.
Transforming empathic distress (aka compassion fatigue) is absolutely possible for you and your staff. That’s why the Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida is once again offering its Compassion Fatigue Strategies online course with certified compassion fatigue educator Jessica Dolce.
This course will help you recognize signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma, learn how to reduce stress injury, increase your self-care and team-care practices, build compassion satisfaction, restore resiliency, and make successful changes in your life and in your organization.
By the end of class you’ll:

Have 6 strategies to help you do the work you love, without being sidelined by compassion fatigue and burnout, so that you can feel energized and happy again
Know which self-care and stress management practices work for you
Have a personal mission statement so that you can feel clear about why you do this work even when it’s challenging
Have clear and manageable goals, so that you can make lasting changes in your sleep, diet, friendships, or anything else that really matters to you
Feel comfortable using super simple meditation practices, so that you can restore your balance
Clearly understand how and when to get professional mental health help, without shame
Know how to collaborate with your staff and coworkers on these issues so that you can all benefit from what you learned in the course

Early registration at $299 until Sept. 1st. Regular registration after Sept 1st is $349.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/continuing-education/compassion-fatigue-strategies/

Online Course – Starts 10/15/23 – Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-10-15 | Virtual
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Think scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.
Break training into component principles.
Analyze environmental events that maintain behavior.
Recognize how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud your thinking and work.
Establish accurate descriptions of animals who are said to be “confident,” “creative,” “a problem solver,” and how you should approach those learners.
Understand the common principles at play in different animals & species.
Directly assess behavior and train more humanely and effectively by cutting through the jargon.

Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: JoAnna Platzer, B.Sc. & Dr. Erica Feuerbacher

This four-week course will begin on the specified start date. The first three weeks will explore the scope of the course. There will be no new content in the fourth week which is reserved for completing final projects, discussion and synthesizing the course content.
Students will have access to the course for 1 year from the date of their most recent IAABC Foundation purchase.

Online Lectures: Each week there will be several short videos (10-20 minutes each; typically 60-90 minutes total per week) that will discuss the topics for that week.

Online Readings with Reading Guides: Each week you will have a scientific reading with a guide to help you navigate the reading. The paper will exemplify the principles being discussed that week.

Online Assignments: During Weeks 1-3, you will have 1-2 short online assignments each week. Some of these will entail you giving an example and then giving feedback on examples provided by a few of your fellow students.

Online Posts: During Weeks 2-4 you will post two questions, comments or reflections relevant to the material from the previous week to the discussion forum. You will also respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts from that week (= a total of four posts per week). Your questions and responses will be graded based on their thoughtfulness and completeness.

Final Project: During Week 4, you will complete a final project/paper in which you will synthesize the topics covered to cohesively analyze and scientifically critique publicly available training videos and handouts.1

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-animal-behavior-and-learning/

2023 United Spay Alliance Online Conference – Community Cats Podcast
2023-10-13 - 2023-10-15
Join the cat caretaking community for a virtual convention for anyone who’d like to help make spay/neuter services affordable and accessible in their community! Tune in with Community Cats Podcast and United Spay Alliance as they partner up to offer a three-day virtual conference that will focus on all aspects of spay/neuter. You’ll see presentations from all sorts of animal welfare experts on topics ranging from starting a low-cost spay/neuter program and funding spay/neuter services, to raising awareness in the community and more! You’ll have opportunities to ask questions, hear what works and didn’t work for professionals and volunteers from the community, and you’ll come away with new ideas to help you control the pet population in your area.
Cost to register: $50 early-bird until Sep 13; $75 full price
Link to register: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2023-united-spay-alliance-online-conference/

Online Event - 10/9/23 to 10/13/23 - Big Hairy People and Pets Summit & Workshops - Getting2Zero (fee applies)
2023-10-13, 2023-10-12, 2023-10-11, 2023-10-10, 2023-10-09 | Mantra on View, Surfers Paradise, 22 View Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, 4217, Australia
AIAM, G2Z and AMRRIC invite you to participate in the Big Hairy People and Pets Summit & Workshops.
The three most active and influential organisations working at the intersection of community health and safety and companion animal welfare and management in Australia are combining forces to deliver a never seen before event. This conference and workshops will be a celebration of collaboration, reconnection, and knowledge sharing and builds on the work of the organisations convening the event.
The theme for this year’s conference is Breaking Down Barriers.
In 2023 we will focus on the programs, practices and strategies that involve and engage the community in managing their pets. We will be looking at the role that organisations play in providing support to both companion animals and the people who care for them.
What are the barriers to positive results in the work that is undertaken? What can be done to reduce or remove those barriers? How can we engage the broader community with companion animal management and the problems that face the sector and those that work in the space? How can the issue of companion animal management and sheltering be looked at from a broader, social, ethical and One Health perspective? How can we empower pet lovers, owners, carers and those without pets to be a part of the solutions?
These, and many more questions relating to social change, community safety and welfare, animal management and welfare, emergency management and responsible pet ownership will be discussed at this event.
Attend sessions incorporating practical training delivered by experts in the field. Industry and sector leaders from Australia and overseas will lead sessions to explore innovative solutions to guide Australia’s approach to the management of companion animals now and into the future while providing insights on how the challenges are being met elsewhere.
Attendance at this conference is essential for everyone involved in companion animal and community health and safety policy and practice, including those working in all levels of government, the not-for-profit welfare, shelter and rescue sector, the research, academic and veterinary professions, and the pet industry.
WEBSITE LINK: bit.ly/PeopleandPetsSummit

Webinar - 10/12/23 - Enrichment Games: Take Your High-Energy Dog from Fired Up to Calmed Down! - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-10-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Do you have an energizer-bunny dog? Then you are in the right place!
High-energy dogs need more than miles, they need activities that engage their minds while exercising their bodies. Introducing 11 innovative games you play with your dog that build self-control and grow your relationship.
Welcome to Enrichment Games for High-Energy Dogs! This webinar is based on my recently-released book of unique games that give your dog the thrill of the chase while transforming them into your ideal companion – or at least moving them toward that goal.
These are not just plain vanilla games. Think more Salted Caramel Chocolate Galaxy games. (Well, maybe skip the chocolate for your dog’s sake.) All of the games are totally customizable and easily adaptable for you and your dog.
Check out these dog-lover-tested, pup-approved elements:

Fun to play: both indoors and outside
Simple to learn & easy to play
Perfect for a wide range of skill levels: from pet dogs to sports dogs
Totally customizable for you and your dog

This game-changing webinar will introduce you to the 11 games that can take your dog from fired up to calmed down – so you can enjoy your lives together!
Presenter: Barb Buchmayer
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 10/12/23 - Integrating supplements into your treatment plan: How & when to use them - Fear Free
2023-10-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Unlock the potential of nutraceuticals in treating a wide range of conditions in your clients’ pets, from diarrhea and dehydration to age-related cognitive decline and anxiety. Discover how nutritional supplements, when integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan, can improve clinical signs of these conditions, client compliance, and the human-animal bond.
In this webinar you will:
– Gain valuable insights into the mechanisms of action behind common nutraceuticals
– Learn why clear and effective communication with your clients is key when selecting the right products and designing holistic treatment plans
– Explore how the use of palatable supplements can significantly reduce treatment-related FAS for pets and their owners
Brought to you by our friends at Purina.
Julia Albright is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Albright obtained both a Master’s degree in Experimental Psychology and DVM from The University of Tennessee before completing a residency and fellowship in Animal Behavior at Cornell University CVM. Dr. Albright’s research interests include reducing stress in animal facilities, psychopharmacology, and the human-animal bond.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mT9VfA7UTIWjAdeo7ZGLOA#/

Webinar - 10/12/23 - Success with Dr. Overall's Protocols for Deference and Take a Breath - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Can dogs really learn how to self-calm through biofeedback? Yes, they can! Veterinary behaviorist and author of the Manual of Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Dogs and Cats, Dr. Karen Overall, has provided us with the tools to help our dogs.
The first in a two-part series will focus on Dr. Overall’s Protocols for Deference and Teaching Your Dog to Take a Deep Breath. Marge will show you how she uses these protocols in her training programs. She includes video examples demonstrating the behaviors at home, away from home, and in the veterinary clinic. We’ll also review how the right types of tactile interactions can help calm dogs.
Presenter: Marge Rogers
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 10/12/23 - Get to know Shelter Pet Data Alliance - Best Friends
2023-10-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The most successful industries know how to use data to their advantage and animal welfare is certainly no exception. Our expert-led webinar series, using the latest in data technology, can help you do even more to convert numbers into action. Join director of Enterprise Analytics Michelle Dunivan and data scientist Maureen Gillespie for our three-part series, which will cover how to navigate your data, identify opportunities for improvement, make decisions about resource allocation, monitor progress toward even the most ambitious lifesaving goals, and talk about what’s on the horizon with Shelter Pet Data Alliance (SPDA).
Following each webinar, there will be a Q&A portion. Submit your questions ahead of time during registration or live at the event using the Q&A box.
Lifesaving with the Latest Data Technology
Webinar 1: Using data to build and track effective programs
August 17, 2023 5:00 PM Eastern Time
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will understand:

What your organization’s numbers mean in everyday language;
How analyzing data can uncover opportunities for improvement; and
Ways to use data for tracking successes and setbacks.

Webinar 2: Persuading people through the power of data
September 14, 2023 5:00 PM Eastern Time
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will understand:

The ways data plays a role in compelling storytelling;
How to talk about your organizational strengths and current challenges; and
How to mobilize the community to support your organization in the fight to save lives.

Webinar 3: Get to know Shelter Pet Data Alliance
October 12, 2023 5:00 PM Eastern Time
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will understand:

How Shelter Pet Data Alliance accesses real-time data from shelters across the U.S.;
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about SPDA; and
Exciting future developments in store for the tool.

WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/3516904029550/WN_Qh63akEmRAyXVc7aNujT6A

Webinar - 10/12/23 - Maddie's Insights: Examining the Relationship Between BIPOC Communities and Their Companion Animals - Maddie's Fund
2023-10-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Catherine Kisavi-Atatah Ph.D. will share the findings of her publication, Examining the Relationship between BIPOC Communities and Their Companion Animals. This study explored the relationship between BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities with their companion animals, using Attachment Theory as a lens of analysis. Findings suggest that public and private policy decision-makers should develop and implement holistic, across-the-board, companion animal policies that are user-friendly to all.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the complexities of the multifaceted aspects of the relationship between Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities and their companion animals, including historical, cultural and socio-economic factors
Identify the unique challenges and barriers that BIPOC communities encounter in accessing veterinary care, resources and support for their companion animals, and evaluate the implications for both the animals and communities
Understand the significance of cultural competency and diversity in veterinary medicine and animal welfare; analyze how these factors influence the provision of care and support to BIPOC individuals and their communities
Evaluate policy recommendations and practical insights presented in the paper to better support BIPOC communities in their relationship with companion animals, and consider the broader implications for public policies, animal welfare organizations, and community initiatives.

Zoom registration link: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts
Forum Discussion thread: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsBIPOCpetstudy
This one-hour 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. It has also been submitted for approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.
About the Presenter:
Catherine Kisavi-Atatah, Ph.D.
Dr. Catherine Kisavi-Atatah has worked in the medical field for the past 20 years. She has a Ph.D. in health services and specializes in health policy. She is focused on educational studies on how to educate underserved minorities, nationally and globally, about some previous and current emerging and re-emerging tropical diseases generally. The secondary focus of her research is on globalization. This research comprehensively deals with the identifications of tropically neglected diseases such as insect-borne diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and yellow fever, and re-emerging previously eliminated diseases such as waterborne diseases like dysentery and polio, to mention a few, in underserved countries in Africa and globally.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsBIPOCpetstudy

Online Event - 10/12/23 - APCC: Common Misconceptions in Toxicology - ASPCAPro
2023-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
In this webinar, we will discuss common misconceptions in clinical toxicology including:

Different toxin-related myths
Management of toxin ingestions
Recent updates to treatment best practices

Takeaways

Be aware of recent updates in clinical management of toxicology cases.
Be able to determine when decontamination is warranted, and how to effectively decontaminate while minimizing risk to the patient.
Know when dose adjustments to therapeutic medications may be necessary to manage toxin ingestions.
Be able to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to toxin ingestions.

Suited for
This session is suited for veterinary professionals with an interest in learning more about best practices in toxicology.
Presenters
Carrie Daly, DVM Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/apcc-common-misconceptions-toxicology

Webinar - 10/11/23 - In It for the Long Haul: Well-Being Considerations for Career Contentment - HVSMA
2023-10-11 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Veterinary medicine can be a uniquely rewarding profession, and there are inherent challenges within the field that can influence our well-being. Increasing awareness and giving voice to those factors within the work and our daily lives that contribute to distress and discontent is necessary for making changes that can improve well-being and support career contentment. This session seeks to create greater understanding of compassion fatigue, burnout, and moral distress within the context of the neurobiology of trauma/chronic stress, and it will discuss tools and practices that support the different domains of well-being within this context. It will also look at relevant community resources for consideration within the field of veterinary medicine.
This program will help attendees:

Develop an understanding of the neurobiology of trauma/chronic stress and the impact on mental health and well-being
Define well-being concerns within the veterinary industry, including compassion fatigue, burnout, and moral distress
Describe intrapersonal and interpersonal tools and practices to support different domains of well-being
Identify community resources within the field of veterinary medicine

Presented by:Debra Lee LCSW (she/her), Veterinary Well-Being Program Director, DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital
This webinar is FREE for all attendees. 1.5 hours of RACE CE credits (non-medical) will be available for HSVMA members only.
WEBSITE LINK: https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar-in-it-for-the-long-haul

Webinar - 10/11/23 - How to Receive Feedback as a Leader - The AAWA
2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
How do you know what your employees really think about you and your ability to manage?
One of the most important skills for leaders to develop is the ability to receive feedback from others, but leaders often miss important insights when they do not listen to their staff’s concerns, or fail to take them seriously. The more power or status a leader has, the more critical this feedback is.
Leaders and future leaders, this webinar will help you identify typical barriers to receiving honest feedback. You’ll walk away with tips for eliciting and more effectively responding to your employees’ feedback.
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/10-11-23

Webinar - 10/11/23 - Trauma, Memory, & Learning: Understanding and Working with Dogs Impacted by Trauma with Danielle Beck MSc - PPG (fee applies)
2023-10-11 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
In this session, we will explore the neural mechanisms underlying trauma and its profound impact on a dog’s cognitive development. Come and gain a deeper understanding of how trauma disrupts a dog’s ability to learn, hindering their progress in training programs and impeding their overall well-being. Gain insights into the challenges faced by traumatized dogs in memory recall and adapting to new situations. Learn about the impact of trauma on a dog’s social engagement system and discover strategies to support them in rebuilding trust and fostering positive social interactions.
Join our webinar to unlock the secrets of how trauma affects our canine friends. In this eye-opening session, we will provide practical strategies and interventions to support dogs on their journey to recovery. Whether you’re a professional in the field or a concerned dog owner, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools to make a lasting difference.
Learning Objectives
In this webinar, attendees with understand how trauma impacts the brain of our dogs. How trauma affects their ability to learn and their executive functioning. how trauma affects a dogs ability to form and recall memories and how this impacts learning. How trauma impacts a dogs social engagement system. We will look at what this looks like and how we can help support these dogs.
CEUs pending: PPAB , CCPDT, KPA , PMCT , & IAABC
Registered for the live event, get busy and cannot make it!
No worries you will automatically receive a recording!
About the Presenter: Danielle is an enthusiastic and passionate Clinical Animal Behaviourist and trauma-informed rehabilitation trainer. They have been helping people to find the best way to help their animals for over 20 years. The primary species Danielle works with are dogs however, due to her background in zoology and work within zoological facilities, she is happy to see both domestic and non-domestic species. Danielle lives with her assistance dogs and often supports others with the training of their dogs for future assistance dog work. Danielle often breaks down complex neuroscience into easy-to-explain analogies featuring meerkats and founded a trauma-informed educational resource for caregivers and pet professionals called Control The Meerkat. Danielle offers professional mentoring and support for other pet professionals, particularly those wanting to progress to the role of Clinical Animal Behaviourist.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5427194

Webinar - 10/11/23 - Decoding Compliance: What You Need to Know about Controlled Drugs and Premises Permits in Your Shelter - Maddie's Million Pet Challenge, Shelter PALS, CalAnimals
2023-10-11 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Get ready to enhance your shelter’s capabilities! This event is your exclusive gateway to unlocking crucial insights, empowering you to address challenges and navigate the intricate landscape of drug and premises permit regulations.

Meet the Experts:
Renowned Animal Welfare Legal Expert and lead counsel for SF SPCA’s Shelter Pals Program, Bruce Wagman, and animal sheltering visionary Cindi Delany, DVM, Director of Online Learning for Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge at the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, are teaming up to simplify, distill, and deliver the essential knowledge you need and answer your questions. Special thanks to CalAnimals for hosting this live event.

Explore the Topics:

Understanding Legal Dynamics: Gain valuable access to the inner workings of the legal landscape governing medical and euthanasia services in shelters. Discover the transformative impact of understanding the agencies that impact the type and quality of care you provide.
Decoding Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) & Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) Roles: Untangle regulations around controlled substances, enhance your understanding of premises permits, and gain insight into the role of premises permit holders, with a focus on compliance.
Strengthen Your Team: Gain insights into the diverse roles of licensed and unlicensed staff in delivering top-tier medical care within shelters. Equip your team with knowledge that will directly amplify care quality.
Facilitate Access to Medical Care in Shelters: Explore actionable solutions! Master the art of collaboration with regulatory agencies, opening pathways for advanced medical care for animals in your shelter and in your community.

Save the Date:
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 – 10 AM to 11:30 AM Pacific
Don’t Miss It!
(if you HAVE to miss it live be sure to register so that you get access to the on-demand recording after the event).
Share with Your Staff:
Forward this info to your staff (or just give them this registration link – www.tinyurl.com/premisespermit).
Seize this opportunity to empower your shelter’s leaders and staff with the tools to tackle legal challenges to the delivery of veterinary services head-on. Bring your questions for our experts to answer. Elevate the standard for care and secure your spot today for this essential event.
Questions? Contact us at learniverse@sheltermedportal.com

Webinar - 10/10/23 - Quick Dog Walking Tips: Walking reactive or difficult dogs - Fear Free
2023-10-10 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Many dogs experience reactivity or are categorized as “difficult” because of fear, anxiety, and stress-based (FAS) behaviors. Fear Free’s Lead Trainer, Mikkel Becker, CBCC-KA, CDBC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, CTC, will share the prevalence of FAS-based behaviors, how to identify the triggers of a pet’s FAS, and quick ways to manage these behaviors on walks.
In this webinar, you will learn:

How to identify the triggers of the reactive dog
Quick tips for handling and walking dogs during reactive moments
Management techniques to set the reactive dog up for success

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__j9Al1NiQXeWdGAKF_Ef6Q

National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 10/10/23 – Use of the Modified Live Canine Distemper Virus and Canine Parvovirus Vaccine in Neonatal Puppies in Animal Shelters – UW Shelter Medicine Program
2023-10-10 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program is thrilled to announce the next installment of National Shelter Medicine Rounds!
National Rounds is a platform for discussion of current topics relevant to shelter medicine for continued learning and collaboration. While primarily intended or shelter veterinarians, others interested in shelter medicine are welcome to join; we believe everyone will take something away from these calls! The next national rounds call will take place Tuesday, October 10th from 2:30 to 3: 30 Central Time.
The topic of presentation and discussion this week will be “Use of the Modified Live Canine Distemper Virus and Canine Parvovirus Vaccine in Neonatal Puppies in Animal Shelters”
We know that the single best way to protect neonatal and juvenile animals from infectious disease is to care for them in an environment where exposure to disease is low (which does not describe a shelter environment!) Despite efforts to find alternative housing options for these vulnerable animals, underage puppies still end up in animal shelters. Previous recommendations have been to wait until 4 weeks of age to begin vaccination, potentially missing opportunities to provide protection as early as possible. Please join us for national rounds Tuesday October 10th when Dr. Sandra Newbury (UW) and Dr. Kate Hurley (UC Davis) discuss a new recommendation for vaccination of neonatal and juvenile puppies in environments that present meaningful risk.
We hope to have an open discussion, so come with questions and feel free to unmute to participate! Our hope is to create a space that feels safe for all participants; we ask you to follow these Accountable Space guidelines. The presentation portion of National Rounds will be recorded, but the discussion and Q & A sessions will not.
If you or someone you know would like to be added to the national rounds email list, please send your request to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.
Please use the following Zoom link to access National Rounds calls: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396
Meeting ID: 974 4263 7396
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Zoom Meeting Link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396

Online Course – Starts 10/9/23 – Creating Desirable Behavior Around Distractions – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-10-09 | Virtual
Michele Pouliot demonstrates and explains how to train reliable behaviors around surprises, temptations, and all those daily events that present challenges for dogs. Trainers working with companion and sports dogs, as well as guide dogs, will benefit from this!
This course will help you:

Identify what environmental cues trigger undesirable behaviors in each individual dog
Create an effective training plan, teaching the dog to choose desirable behavior without human prompting in mild, and even highly distracting situations
Successfully manage challenging situations for both dog and handler

Full Students have instructor support in the class Forum to ask any questions you have during the course.
Auditors have access to course material only.
Course Begins: October 9, 2023
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Michele Pouliot
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/creating-desirable-behavior-around-distractions/

Hybrid Seminar - 10/6/23 to 10/8/23 - CVMA Fall Seminar 2023 - CVMA (fee applies)
2023-10-08 07:00 - 12:30, 2023-10-07 07:00 - 12:30, 2023-10-06 07:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
CVMA’s 2023 Fall Seminar will be held at the Everline Resort & Spa (formally Resort at Squaw Creek) in North Lake Tahoe, CA. Start your days by earning CE in morning sessions and spend your afternoons hiking, golfing, or relaxing by the pool.
Not able to travel? CVMA will be offering this seminar in a live and interactive virtual format for registrants unable to attend in-person*.
Veterinarians, RVTs and CVMA CVAs can earn 12 CE units. Join us for learning, networking, and relaxation!
*The CVMA reserves the right to cancel the virtual portion of this seminar due to low registration sign ups.
Speakers & Program Schedule
The CVMA is pleased to present two fantastic speakers who will enrich your mornings with informative and useful CE you can apply immediately in your practice.
Conference Venue
Everline Resort & Spa
400 Squaw Creek Road
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cvma-fall-seminar-2023-information-october-6-8-2023/cvma-fall-seminar-2023-information/

Online Conference - 10/8/23 - 2023 NKC Veterinary Conference - National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)
2023-10-08 06:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The 4th Annual National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference (NKCVC) will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2023. This one-day online event welcomes renowned speakers and attendees* from around the world with the common goal of sharing information to help kittens and increase their survival rates.
NKCVC 2023 will include sessions on perioperative hypothermia, current research and studies, kitten socialization, and more! Full program available at https://kittencoalition.org/programs/national-kitten-coalition-veterinary-conference-2023/
The National Kitten Coalition is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) approved provider for RACE® CE. This conference program has been approved for 6.75 credits of RACE® CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/nurses in jurisdictions which recognize RACE® approval.
Conference Price – $45 All payments are final. Please contact webevents@kittencoalition.org for group pricing (groups over five people)
Thank you to our sponsors and donors for making this conference affordable!
* This Conference is intended for veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses, those currently enrolled in veterinary or vet tech schools, veterinary staff members in private practices and shelters, and those involved in veterinary education and research.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4365750988473945429

Online Course –10/7/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-10-07 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
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 after taking a short quiz 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. Workshops held monthly.
This course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/

Conference - 10/4/23 to 10/7/23 - The Gathering 2023: A CARE Convening - CARE (fee applies)
2023-10-06 05:30 - 19:00, 2023-10-05 05:30 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Philadelphia Downtown Marriott, 1201 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
The Gathering is coming back this year in a big way! Join us in Philadelphia, the city of Brotherly and Sisterly LOVE, October 4-7th for an immersive conference uniting the biggest hearts and brightest minds for Human and Animal Well-Being.
This annual event will welcome attendees from various backgrounds, including Veterinary Students, Pet Business Owners, Animal Shelter Staff, Community Activists, Educators, and dedicated local Philly Advocates, all united by a shared mission to empower the BIPOC community in their journey of pet companionship.
CARE is building a thorough safety net to help support people and pets in underserved communities. We’re coming together to share resources, and amplify historically marginalized voices because it’s foundational to Human and Animal Well-being. And we cannot do it without you!
Because The Gathering is rooted in community wisdom, expect to hear from community leaders who know the struggle, beauty, and ingenuity of their beloved communities. But more importantly, they know what’s needed to make a long lasting impact.
The Gathering is a great opportunity to open your heart, deeply listen, learn, and become part of a conversation that leads to real sustainability.
The Gathering 2023 Agenda:
– Wed: The Block Gives Back Welcome Event at Spin (5-7 pm)
– Thu: Conference (9-4) and Purina Love Park Event (5-7 pm)
– Fri: Conference (9-5) and Changemakers Reception (7-10 pm)
– Sat: NextGen Changemakers Youth Event (Brunch) (9-1:00)
WEBSITE LINK: https://careawo.org/thegathering/

Online Event - 10/5/23 - Live from the Ranch: New & Innovative Programs for Animal Shelters - Karen Pryor Academy
2023-10-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, Fernando Diaz, and Mara Velez on the next Live from The Ranch as they discuss the newest and most innovative programs in shelters today. Ken and his guests will cover topics that can support shelter work, including safe handling, multi-species enrichment, and risk-assessment programs. Enjoy real-time demos, audience Q&A, and more!
Tune in live on YouTube on October 5, at 1:00 pm (PT).
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next
