Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 9/23/21 - Changing Behavior by Arranging Antecedents with Kathy Sdao - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2021-09-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Professional animal trainers and behavior consultants sometimes overlook or undervalue Level 2 (Antecedent Arrangements) of the Humane Hierarchy. This six-level progression of behavior-change procedures, arranged so that the least intrusive, most positive interventions come first, was first elucidated by Dr. Susan Friedman in 2010. (See What’s Wrong With This Picture? Effectiveness is Not Enough) It informs the core ethical commitment of several professional animal-training organizations (e.g., IAABC, CCPDT). Yet we may be tempted to “skip ahead” to familiar operant training procedures such as positive reinforcement (Level 3) & differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (Level 4). Antecedent arrangements (Level 2) suggest we notice and adjust the animal’s environment in ways that facilitate the behaviors we wish to reinforce. It invites us to be creative in changing conditions that precede these behaviors, with the goal of making learning more effective and efficient. Note that Level 2 is much broader than simply “managing the environment” to prevent problem behaviors from occurring. We’ll look at many specific examples of antecedent arrangements drawn from Kathy’s work with her behavior-consultation clients.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/changing-behavior.html

Webinar - 9/23/21 - Increase Licensing Revenue & Compliance at No Cost to You. Meet DocuPet! - CalAnimals
2021-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Many of our members are now working with DocuPet to increase revenue and streamline their licensing programs. Effective licensing programs are important for your community and can help fund your great work. DocuPet can support these efforts and help you yield better results at no cost to your organization. Interested? Of course you are! Please join us for an overview of this great offering.
In this webinar, Grant Goodwin, DocuPet’s CEO, will conduct a demonstration of their program highlighting key components including:
– Customized online licensing platform
– Data cleaning and management
– Reminder, warning and citation communication
– Performance and financial reporting
– Customer service provision
– Canvassing, online advertising and marketing services
Grant will also present summary data highlighting the effectiveness of the program, and host a Q&A session for attendees.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Webinar - 9/22/21 - The Cutting Edge on Eyelid Disorders in Dogs - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-09-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Join us for this 2-hour, VETgirl ophthalmology CE track webinar where Dr. Shelby Reinstein, DACVO presents various eyelid disorders in dogs with tons of clinical photos and surgical tips. Tune in to learn about distichia & ectopic cilia, entropion, blepharitis, and eyelid neoplasia. More importantly, find out how to medically & surgically manage these eyelid disorders in dogs.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/september-22-2021-the-cutting-edge-on-eyelid-disorders-in-dogs/

Online Event - 9/22/21 - The Dos and Don'ts to Getting Your Dream Veterinary Job - The Bridge Club
2021-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
This is a veterinary and veterinary technician student discussion to help navigate the etiquette that goes along with the job search. This conversation will not be on where to look or find the opportunities but rather, what you need to have in your resume, or how to address a cover letter that are so vital, it can be stopping you from ever getting that perfect job.
Join us to network, problem solve and listen to an expert who has placed students all across the US. Thank you to IDEXX and Royal Canin for helping bring this conversation forward. This conversation iwill be on AirMeet, a conference platform to allow you to connect and engage with students across the country.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/the-dos-and-donts-to-getting-your-dream-veterinary-job

Webinar - 9/22/21 - Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomie #3: Collaborating with Indigenous Communities in the Northern Tier to Advance Animal and Human Welfare - ASPCAPro
2021-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Northern Tier refers to Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin. 295 of the 574 federally recognized Tribes have tribal homelands in the Northern Tier.
Join us to learn how to build impactful and sustainable partnerships with Indigenous communities facing animal welfare challenges. Guest speakers will share stories of successful collaborations, and attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the importance of integrating a culturally sensitive and collaborative approach into their mission and operations. This presentation will explore historical and current events that have shaped the relationships between the animal welfare field and indigenous communities and how racism, exploitation, and cultural appropriation have exacerbated existing challenges.

Takeaways

Gain insights into how your agency can engage in collaborative, effective, and culturally sensitive partnerships with indigenous communities to maximize impacts.
Hear stories from animal welfare agencies and tribal members who have helped build successful partnerships between indigenous communities and animal welfare agencies.
Learn about the history of racism and genocide that has contributed to ongoing social and economic injustice for indigenous communities and how this relates to animal welfare.

Suited For

Animal welfare professionals, volunteers, and tribal community members looking to establish or improve partnerships between indigenous communities and animal welfare agencies/services.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomie-3-collaborating-indigenous-communities

Webinar - 9/22/21 - Spay/Neuter: Integral to Access to Care - The AAWA
2021-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
When it comes to the relationship between wellness care and spay/neuter services, in most instances the answer is AND not OR. This webinar will describe how spay/neuter outreach led to a realization that many pets are going unserved by traditional veterinary models.
There are still pockets of urgent need where spay/neuter is critical for lifesaving. However even in areas where pet populations are more in balance, we continue to need spay/neuter to maintain that balance. We will describe the categories of animals best served by the high volume high quality spay/neuter model (HQHVSN).
Finally, we will discuss several models to demonstrate how spay/neuter clinics provide access to veterinary care. While spay/neuter clinics should focus on what they do best for maximum efficiency, as a wider community, we have an obligation to support cradle-to-grave-care for all pets. Spay/neuter clinics should work within a network of providers within each community to bridge gaps and overcome barriers to care. Strategies for tackling this work and presenting it to funders will be described.
Presenters:

Dr. Phil Bushby, Professor, Marcia Lane Endowed Chair of Humane Ethics and Animal Welfare, Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA, Director, Tufts Shelter Medicine Program & the Luke and Lily Lerner Spay Neuter Clinic at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
Aimee St. Arnaud, Business Partner, Open Door Veterinary Support

This session is part of the Shelter Medicine series, a collaboration between the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.
This live and recorded program is pending approved for:

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE

50 minutes of the live session / watch 50 minutes of the recording in order to receive the 1-hour credit of RACE CE.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/92221-spayneuter-integral-to-access-to-care

Webinar - 9/22/21 - How to Build a Year-End Social Media Plan that Gets Results - Network for Good
2021-09-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
The end of the year is swiftly approaching. You know what that means — giving season is almost here! So we ask the question, is your social media year-end ready?

Roughly seven-in-ten Americans use some kind of social media platform and about 30% of nonprofit website traffic comes from social media. And nearly one third (31%) of annual giving occurs in December. That’s why social media must be part of your year-end fundraising strategy.
With the focus often being on direct mail appeals at year-end, where does social media fit in? How can nonprofits cut through the year-end clutter, engage their donors, and raise more money – all without tech overwhelm or added stress?
In this webinar, digital fundraising expert Julia Campbell will show you her tried-and-true methods for creating a year-end social media plan that gets results and helps you achieve your year-end fundraising goals!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/year-end-social-media-plan/

Online Course - Starts 9/22/21 - Stress and the Animal in Front of You: The Impact of Stress on Behavior - IAABC (fee applies)
2021-09-22 | Virtual
This course will help animal behavior consultants understand the impact of stress on animal behavior at each life stage and apply this information to working directly with those animals.
Course Begins: September 22, 2021
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
This course will help you:

Define and recognize indicators of stress
Identify and distinguish between the different types of stress
Appreciate the impact of stress on the brain and behavior over the course of an animal’s life
Describe the basic physiology of stress
Apply what you learn to your own training and behavior cases

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/stress-and-the-animal-in-front-of-you-the-impact-of-stress-on-behavior/

Webinar - 9/21/21 - Resource Guarding in Dogs: A Fear Free Approach - Fear Free
2021-09-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Resource guarding is a common problem in dogs with a wide variety of behavioral presentations. The condition is sometimes referred to as possessive aggression, and it poses a serious risk of injury when aggression is directed toward humans or other animals. Resource guarding can negatively affect the human-animal bond and the dog’s social relationship with other animals. In this webinar, Kenneth Martin, DVM, DACVB, will discuss prevention, establishing a diagnosis, and treatment recommendations.
Attendees will learn:
– How to provide dog owners with general recommendations for the prevention of resource guarding in dogs
– Specific training exercises helpful for preventing and treating resource guarding in dogs
– Behavior modification techniques and medications that can be helpful in treating possessive aggression
Presenter Dr. Kenneth Martin is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and a licensed practicing veterinarian in the state of Texas. He has been treating animal behavior disorders and training problems for over 20 years. Dr. Martin is a Fear Free Certified Elite Professional and a subject matter expert for Fear Free.
Brought to you by our friends at Blue Buffalo.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1XMTnOzVTVy4ElHYr5Jx5g

Webinar - 9/21/21 - Personnel Management: Not One Size Fits All - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-09-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this VETgirl practice management webinar, Dr. Heather Douglas, MBA, CVA reviews personnel management for the veterinary professional. Managing and leading your team depends on the individual team members. Not all team members will benefit from the same style of management, so tune in to identify the best practices for guiding your team and their individual needs!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/september-21-2021-personnel-management-not-one-size-fits-all/

Webinar - 9/21/21 - Resource Guarding in Dogs: A Fear Free Approach - Fear Free
2021-09-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Resource guarding is a common problem in dogs with a wide variety of behavioral presentations. The condition is sometimes referred to as possessive aggression, and it poses a serious risk of injury when aggression is directed toward humans or other animals. Resource guarding can negatively affect the human-animal bond and the dog’s social relationship with other animals. In this webinar, Kenneth Martin, DVM, DACVB, will discuss prevention, establishing a diagnosis, and treatment recommendations.
Attendees will learn:
– How to provide dog owners with general recommendations for the prevention of resource guarding in dogs
– Specific training exercises helpful for preventing and treating resource guarding in dogs
– Behavior modification techniques and medications that can be helpful in treating possessive aggression
Presenter Dr. Kenneth Martin is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and a licensed practicing veterinarian in the state of Texas. He has been treating animal behavior disorders and training problems for over 20 years. Dr. Martin is a Fear Free Certified Elite Professional and a subject matter expert for Fear Free.
Brought to you by our friends at Blue Buffalo.
WEBSITE LINK: https://fearfreepets.com/resources/webinars/

Webinar - 9/20/21 - Getting 2 Zero through Council NDN Cooperative Desexing Programs - Getting 2 Zero
2021-09-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
The National Desexing Network developed the Cooperative Desexing Program to enable Councils to easily introduce desexing programs to prevent stray and abandoned cats and dogs. It is currently offered in 11 cities and shires across Australia with many other Councils expressing interest in starting a program. Current Councils budget between $1000 and $20 000 to provide subsidies for residents in need. NDN runs the program free of charge for Councils. This presentation will explain how the program works, and the benefits to Councils and the communities involved.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.g2z.org.au/g2z-webinars-and-online-events.html

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-09-20 08:00 - 09:00
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for all shelter personnel, paid and unpaid. If you want to connect with colleagues from the US and Canada about how they’re navigating sheltering in a post COVID world, grab a coffee and start your week out with 300 people who have the same questions, ideas and worries as you.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4

Webinar - 9/19/21 - Neurologic Emergencies – Beyond Seizures - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-09-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Hate seeing neurologic emergencies?
In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Melissa Evans, LVT, VTS (ECC) reviews how to address neurologic emergencies beyond just seizure control. Tune in to learn what common neuro emergencies may walk through your door, including seizures, vestibular disease, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury and how to identify and stabilize them.
Want to learn more? Check out our other veterinary technician webinars HERE.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/september-19-2021-neurologic-emergencies-beyond-seizures/

Online Conference - 9/19/21 - National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference - National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)
2021-09-19 07:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
The National Kitten Coalition invites veterinary professionals to attend our kitten-focused NKC Veterinary Conference! Join colleagues online to learn about the latest information and approaches in caring for your youngest feline patients.
This Conference program has been approved by the AAVSB for 5.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE® CE approval.
Thanks to our Conference sponsors, we are pleased to offer this Conference at a substantially reduced price of $40 USD. Registration includes access to the live sessions on September 19th and also to the session recordings and CE quizzes through December 31, 2021.
To learn about speakers and topics, and to register, please visit our website at: https://kittencoalition.org/programs/national-kitten-coalition-veterinary-conference-2021/
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/programs/national-kitten-coalition-veterinary-conference-2021/

Online Course - Starts 9/19/21 - Beginning Behavior Consulting Mentorship with Sarah Filipiak - IAABC (fee applies)
2021-09-19 | Virtual
Are you new to behavior consulting or thinking about starting work in behavior? Are you already consulting and looking for advice regarding more advanced cases? Are you looking for help with specific cases or kinds of cases? If you’ve thought about taking on, or are new to, cases such as aggression towards strangers, dog-dog reactivity, resource guarding and separation anxiety, or you just want to brush up on your behavior chops, this mentorship is for you.
This mentorship will help you:

Understand how to determine and acknowledge your skill level.
Examine the difference between training and behavior modification.
Understand the basic principles of behavior modification and how they apply to all situations.
Understand how to communicate your expectations and clients’ options prior to accepting more challenging cases.
Understand how to write behavior plans clients can follow.
Explore how to motivate clients to implement plans requiring a heavy level of commitment and follow-through.

Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Sarah Filipiak will share tips on coaching behavior clients, including case organization and communication, for maximum client compliance. She’ll also cover the risks inherent in tackling tricky behaviors and how to keep from getting in over your head while still expanding your training horizons. We’ll also take a look at training hierarchies and other tools that can help you solve your current challenging cases.
This program will explore evaluating, resolving, and managing problem canine behaviors through guided online discussions, sample case studies, video analysis, useful handouts, and more. In addition to the ongoing course interaction and support, you’ll meet weekly for face-to-face live online group support.
Come prepared with a client behavior case you would like to troubleshoot, or just join us to listen and learn.
This mentorship includes 7 online weekly meetings (1 hour). Meetings take place on Sundays at 12:30 pm Eastern (first meeting is on September 26th).
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/beginning-behavior-consulting-mentorship-with-sarah-filipiak/

Webinar - 9/18/21 - Colony Caretaker Tips & Tricks - Community Cats Podcast
2021-09-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Ants getting into the cats’ bowls or slugs making mealtime a slimy mess? Raccoons invading your colony? Got fleas? How do you keep the water from freezing in the middle of winter? Or calm the irate neighbor whose flower bed has been turned into a litter box? Find out how to deal with these and many more colony caretaking challenges from Neighborhood Cats with their 20 years of experience dealing with all things community cat. Come and share your battle-worn secrets too!
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5767621695209337872

Webinar - 9/16/21 - How to Create a Change: Change Management - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-09-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Does your veterinary team LOVE change?
Didn’t think so…
In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews how to create change at your veterinary clinic and key steps for change management success. Tune in to learn what next steps you need to help your team make a change!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
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-16-2021-how-to-create-a-change-change-management/

Webinar - 9/16/21 - Moira Hechenleitner - But is it Really Separation Anxiety? - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-09-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
The term “Separation Anxiety” had never been so widespread as it has been during pandemic and post pandemic times. But is it really Separation Anxiety that everybody is talking about? Is that dog who vocalizes while being left home alone for the first time after lock down actually experiencing Separation Anxiety? Or could it be something else? During this one-hour talk Moira will highlight the variety of issues that could be happening when a dog reacts while home alone, and will describe the crucial components of assessing and finding out what is truly going on so it can be successfully addressed.
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-09-16 11:00 - 12:30
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter.
Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

Advice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

Tuition for entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.
$55 non-members
Complete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared.

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

When:
All Thursdays in June
11am-12:30pm

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

REGISTER HERE: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune

Webinar - 9/16/21 - Hypothermia—What’s the Hype? - Think Anesthesia
2021-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Register now for our next live Think Anesthesia® event: Hypothermia—What’s the Hype?. Presented by Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), (Surgery), Fear Free Elite Certified Professional on Thursday, Sept. 16th at 10am PDT | 12pm CDT | 1 pm EDT. Trouble with thermoregulation in patients under anesthesia? Learn the cold, hard facts of hypothermia as well as warmly embraced prevented measures that can easily be implemented into your routine patient management.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2021/08/hypothermia-whats-the-hype

Webinar - 9/16/21 - How to Make the Most of Your Giving Day: Lessons from GivingTuesday & the Latest Trends - Network for Good
2021-09-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
GivingTuesday’s Hacks for Giving Tuesday!
Looking at lessons learned from 2020, and current and projected trends for 2021. People are highly motivated right now, and giving them the opportunity to give back in their communities is effective and important.
In this webinar we will discuss:

Why engaging donors is crucial, especially in times of crisis
Why creating giving moments is important
Giving donors agency

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/giving-tuesday-hacks/

Online Course - Starts 9/16/21 - Canine Social Behavior - IAABC (fee applies)
2021-09-16 | 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 16, 2021
Weekly online meetings begin: Sept 23 at 7pm Eastern
Duration: 5 Weeks
Instructor: Camille Ward, M.S., M.S., Ph.D., CAAB
Auditors may learn from other students but will not receive instructor feedback.
Auditors do not attend online meetings and meetings are not recorded.
Class Schedule
This is a 5-week instructor-led course. Each week includes a recorded lecture, a scheduled live discussion, required readings, and guiding questions. Knowledge of the lecture material will be assessed through participation in course discussions. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends.
Course Completion/CEU Requirements
To receive CEUs and/or a certificate of completion:
Auditors must review all course material. This will be verified in the Learning Management System.
Full Students must review all course materials and required readings, attend the weekly class meetings, and prepare responses to a set of guiding questions for each weekly class meeting discussion. Students who miss more than one meeting will not receive credit for the course.
Students should expect to spend an average of 3-4 hours per week on course material and viewing, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials.
Online Course Cancellation Policy

Full refunds available more than 30 days before program start.
50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.
No refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.

About the Instructor
Dr. Camille Ward is the President and founder of About Dogs LLC, where she specializes in behavioral consultations for the prevention, modification, and management of canine behavior problems. Her philosophy stresses relationship building and working from the dog’s point of view.
Dr. Ward received her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan studying cognition and the development of social behavior in domestic dogs. In addition to her work on dogs, she also conducted behavior studies on crows, primates, and fish. She received her certification through the Animal Behavior Society as a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB).
Dr. Ward has lectured nationally and internationally at scientific and dog training conferences on canine behavior. She has published on animal behavior in a variety of scientific academic journals, and her work has been featured on MSNBC, in Cosmopolitan magazine, and in the Bark. She has also taught animal behavior to undergraduate students at the University of Michigan, and she designed and taught a seminar called Dog Cognition, Behavior and Welfare. She recently published a paper entitled: “Greeting Behavior between Dogs at a Dog Park” in the journal, Pet Behaviour Science. She also co-hosted a symposium on “Comparative Canine Behavior” at the 53rd Annual Conference of the Animal Behavior Society. The symposium was the first academic forum for canine behavior research in North America and included invited speakers from around the world to present their research on the behavior and cognition of both domestic dogs and wild canids.
Dr. Ward is on the Advisory Group of Dr. Marty Becker’s Fear Free Initiative, where the emphasis is on the emotional well-being of dogs during veterinary visits, grooming procedures, when working with trainers, and more. She also worked as an Animal Behaviorist for the ASPCA’s Anti-Cruelty Team, working with other professionals on the rehabilitation of dogs rescued from fighting, hoarding, puppy mills, and other forms of abuse.
WEBSITE LINK: https://m.iaabc.org/courses/course-register/

Webinar - 9/15/21 - The Role of Veterinarians in the Emerging Field of Wildlife Fertility Control - HSVMA
2021-09-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Due to the growing public opposition to the use of traditional, lethal methods for mitigating human-wildlife conflicts, wildlife managers are now exploring the use of innovative, nonlethal fertility control methods for managing wildlife populations. This presentation will illustrate the important roles that veterinarians are playing in the development and advancement of this emerging field of wildlife management.
Program Agenda:

General understanding about the major fertility control agents and surgical methods currently used to manage free-roaming wildlife populations. both surgical and non-surgical.

Detailed information on the use of surgical and non-surgical methods to sterilize and/or contracept white-tailed deer in urban landscapes in the US

Discussion of the critical roles that veterinarians serve in the development and implementation of wildlife fertility control research and/or management projects as well as efforts to educate the public, policymakers and the public

We hope you’ll join us for this important welfare-focused webinar. The webinar is open to all participants.
Presented by Randall E. Junge, MS, DVM, DACZM, DACAW; Kathleen A. Carey, DVM;
and Stephanie Boyles Griffin, Wildlife Biologist
This webinar is approved for 1.5 hours of RACE CE (medical category). RACE CE is available for free to HSVMA members. If you are not yet a member, please join before the webinar HERE.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.hsvma.org/webinar_wildlifefertilitycontrol

Webinar - 9/15/21 - A Playbook Approach to Saving Lives in Animal Shelters - Rescue Disinfectants and Shelters United
2021-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Rescue Disinfectants in partnership with Shelters United brings you a webinar with Dr. Sara Pizano, on Wednesday, September 15 at 2 pm EST. Dr. Pizano has worked with more than 100 shelters all over the country, from small rural facilities to large urban shelters. In A Playbook Approach to Saving Lives in Animal Shelters, she’ll walk you through the steps each shelter, whether public or private and regardless of resources, can take to help and save more cats and dogs. Her focus will be on how just a little change in perspective can make a big life-saving difference.​​​​​​​
Plus, Danielle Loughton, RVT, will share how your organization can an average of save 14% per year on supplies you need and use every day!​​​​​​​
This presentation will discuss:

How to set up the animal welfare system in your community for guaranteed success
Advocating for responsible public policy
Population management best practices
Case studies of successful live outcome programs

A recording of the webinar will be available for later viewing.
WEBSITE LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/249/3v4zmt6y

Webinar - 9/15/21 - Building and Maintaining a Productive High Volume Foster Program That Serves the Animals YOU Need Help With - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-09-15 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Foster programs are a necessity in any animal shelter or rescue but creating and maintaining one that provides consistent positive output can be a challenge. Foster homes reduce in-shelter population, reduce stress on staff and animals, and provide much needed real-life information about adoptable animals. The challenge is creating a foster base that will consistently help with the animals your shelter needs help with; the medically challenged and/or behaviorally challenged population. What you will learn:

How to break down your foster program and rebuild it for success
The benefits of opening your foster program up to include all adoptable animals in your shelter and why that variety will help you sustain your program
How to streamline communication with foster parents

Other Webinars in this Series Include:

Dec 10: Recruiting the Next Generation to Your Agency
April 8: Staycations and Daycations – Building Short Term Foster Programs
July 8: Building and Maintaining a Productive, High Volume Fostering Program
July 22: The Care, Nurturing and Enrichment of Tame & Feral Volunteers

Or click here to view and register for other upcoming NACA webinars on the JCH Platform.

The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

Presenters:
Amy Yeager has been with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control for 16 years and currently serves as the Foster/Rescue Coordinator. She manages a high volume, year-round foster program as well as works with local rescue partners to transport animals in and transport animals out. During her career, she has also served as a Kennel Attendant, Field Enforcement Officer, and Customer Service Representative so she brings a wealth of working knowledge to the Foster/Rescue programs. Amy has experience in completely breaking down and rebuilding foster programs to better fit the a
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/building-and-maintaining-a-productive-high-volume-foster-program-that-serves-the-animals-you-need-help-with/

Online Event - 9/15/21 - Mini Event: Global Climate Change Crisis and Animal Welfare - Humane Canada (fee applies)
2021-09-15 06:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
We humans have all likely heard the ongoing climate crisis by now, but what does this mean for our animal companions? The ongoing threats of global warming and climate change lay risk to animals and their ecosystems all over the globe, including animals used in industrialized agriculture, who are often associated with accelerating the issue. What exactly does the climate crisis entail for humans and animals alike? What can be done to stop it? Learn more in this unique, one-day event that focuses on climate change and they direct impacts it has on animals and their welfare.”

Join us on September 15 to learn from experts from across the country on the important connection between the global climate change crisis and animal welfare.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanecanada.swoogo.com/minievents/1178268

Webinar - 9/14/21 - 'Tis the Season to Fundraise: How to Build Your Village of Support - HASS
2021-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
End of year fundraising is beginning very soon, if it hasn’t already! As your organization gears up to add more kibble to the bag, so you can support more people and pets, get your whole crew on board with your mission.
By building a culture of philanthropy, every employee and volunteer has the power to help maximize your Philanthropy. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to build a culture of ambassadors within your organization that will help expand your mission and the work you’ll be able to do in the coming year! The HASS Philanthropy Working Group will be LIVE to catch you up on the latest trends in fundraising in this webinar. Join Brian Daugherty, Chief Philanthropy and Communications Officer for San Diego Humane Society; Ashlee Droscher, Director of Development for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria; Pam Hogan, Resource Development Coordinator for Riverside County Animal Services; and Stephanie Wells, Director of Development for Michelson Found Animals Foundation; live on September 14 at 2pm CT.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4516307002970/WN_KFzBNCW7QJ22nzNjFIdyuQ

Online Event - 9/14/21 - Maddie's® Candid Conversation with Akisha Townsend Eaton - Maddie's Fund
2021-09-14 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join us for an open, informal 30-minute conversation and Q+A with Akisha Townsend Eaton, Attorney.

A former legislative attorney for Best Friends Animal Society and for the Humane Society of the United States, Akisha’s current work involves supporting groundbreaking advancements for animals through the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s litigation, legislative and criminal justice initiatives as well as for members of the public seeking legal assistance for animal-related matters.
In this discussion with Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith, Akisha shares her story from multiple angles. She speaks of how the work of animal lifesaving and animal protection policy are interwoven and how ultimately all social policy can work together – especially in removing barriers created by systemic bias.
You may even hear from her newly adopted rabbit, Tiger!
Afterwards, continue the conversation with Akisha on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://bit.ly/candidconvoakishatownsendeaton
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAodO2srTsuHte1OkLNZyoMKtzxvUjNEzO7

Webinar - 9/14/21 - Protecting Your Pets and Wildlife from Traps - HSUS
2021-09-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Most pet owners and animal care professionals think that traps ( foot-traps/snares/body-grip/cage traps) are a danger for only a few winter months of the year for fur trapping. The reality is that in every state these devices can be legally set at any time in the name of predator control or “nuisance” wildlife control. Most pet owners would not recognize these devices, or know how to remove their pet from them if they were caught. This workshop will start by defining the dangers that can be out there 24/7/365. We will cover what they look like; where to expect to find them and how to remove your pet or other animals that might become caught. You will learn how to minimize the chance for your communities pets to get caught. Including how to pursue public posting of trapping activity, and how to seek Trap Free Zones where pet owners can take their companions to for safe hiking and exercise.
This webinar will be held on September 14th at 1:00 p.m. EDT.
Register for this webinar here or by clicking Learn More.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/trainings/protecting-your-pets-and-wildlife-traps
