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SUMMARY:Online Event - 4/10/24 - Neonatal Kitten Rescue 101: A Practical Guide for Animal Control Officers - The National Kitten Coalition
DESCRIPTION:This conference has been approved for One (1) Continuing Educational Unit by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). \nAre you familiar with the challenges of aging\, assessing\, and caring for neonatal kittens in the field? Finding appropriate placement for them can be a daunting task\, and time is often of the essence. To address these issues\, we’ve created a practical guide for rescues and animal control officers who want to make a difference for neonatal kittens in need. Join us for this informative webinar to help prepare yourself and your colleagues for kitten season\, and if you know any animal control officers who could benefit from this webinar\, please let them know. \nNeonatal Kitten Rescue 101: A Practical Guide for Animal Control Officers is brought to you by the National Animal Care & Control Association\, Rhode Island Kitten Kits\, and The National Kitten Coalition \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2317109686219/WN_F5M2hfglRpaOeInVP1I-Pw
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-4-10-24-neonatal-kitten-rescue-101-a-practical-guide-for-animal-control-officers-the-national-kitten-coalition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar -  4/10/24 - Study Results:  How Do Access to Veterinary Care Challenges Impact Animal Welfare Orgs? - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:The nationwide shortage of veterinarians disproportionately affects the work of animal welfare and animal care & control agencies. \nRecognizing that we need to understand how the access to care crisis impacts our profession\, The Association and The Program for Pet Health Equity at the University of Tennessee recently fielded a national survey to gain insights. Hundreds of organizations participated in the study which was comprised of questions related to personnel\, budgets\, and medical programs. \nWe need to understand the breadth and depth of these challenges so we can work toward solutions.  During this webinar\, the study’s principal investigator and The Association’s CEO will share our findings. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/4-10-24
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-10-24-study-results-how-do-access-to-veterinary-care-challenges-impact-animal-welfare-orgs-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/11/24 - Communicate on Your Own Terms: A Training for Animal Shelter and Rescue Leaders - CalAnimals
DESCRIPTION:Today\, more than ever\, animal shelters find themselves struggling to communicate effectively with advocates\, volunteers\, public officials\, and even their own colleagues. To complicate matters further\, animal shelter and rescue leaders often find themselves on the defensive\, communicating from a reactive position. Some common communications mistakes include: engaging on someone else’s terms; closing off communication; oversimplifying complex subjects; getting defensive; and withholding information. \nIn this session\, we’ll teach you how simple shifts in how we think\, act\, and speak can help you achieve results\, win community support\, and build trust. You’ll learn eight simple rules to win on the communication front every time and you’ll learn how to avoid communications traps that can make situations worse. You’ll also learn how to talk to stakeholders about complex situations and how to communicate in crisis situations. Finally\, attendees will practice\, using common examples. \nThe goal of this class is for every attendee to feel well-prepared to communicate about any subject to everyone from critics to community supporters. If you’ve been struggling to achieve healthy\, productive communication with anyone inside or outside of your organization\, you’ll get the help you need! \nSpeaker: Kristen Hassen\, Outcomes Consulting \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z_sQAnOrRde1_0Laab9aHQ
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-11-24-communicate-on-your-own-terms-a-training-for-animal-shelter-and-rescue-leaders-calanimals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T120000
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UID:10005195-1712836800-1712840400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/11/24 - Maddie's Insights: Beyond Animal Shelter Walls: Using Community Data to Understand Intake Diversion - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:How do we reduce relinquishment to animal shelters? In the U.S. and Canada\, approximately 25-30% of animals that enter shelters are surrendered by owners. However\, despite many shelters and rescues providing various pet support services for the past few decades\, there has been little demonstratable reduction in owner surrendered animals. Currently\, many animal shelters use data collected at intake\, such as surrender reasons\, to create programs that aim to support pet owners to keep their pets. This presentation will outline research into animal shelters\, pet owning communities\, self-rehoming platforms\, and pet owners to demonstrate the complex system of pet surrender. By the end of this presentation\, participants will learn how community data can complement animal shelter data to help divert animals from shelters. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this presentation\, you will be able to…. \n\ndiscuss strategies to improve standardization of intake data collection within your shelter\nIdentify ways to connect animal shelter data to community-level demographic data to understand risks of surrender\nInterpret data from pet support services\, self-rehoming platforms\, and pet owners to understand how to promote intake diversion\n\nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts \nConnect with the guest speaker & ask questions here on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastIntakeDiversion \nThis webinar 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 and has been submitted for approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval. \nPresenter:  Lexis Ly\, PhD Student\, UBC Animal Welfare Program \nLexis Ly is a PhD student in Applied Animal Biology at the University of British Columbia’s Animal Welfare Program. Her work uses animal shelter and community data to understand how to maintain human-animal bonds\, help animal shelter services provide equitable services\, and reduce intake to shelters. She is also interested in veterinary disaster response\, climate change and pet ownership\, and bias in animal shelter adoption. \nWEBSITE LINK:  http://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-11-24-maddies-insights-beyond-animal-shelter-walls-using-community-data-to-understand-intake-diversion-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/11/24 - Building Trust\, Preventing Bites: Proactive Dog Bite Prevention and Handling Strategies - Fear Free
DESCRIPTION:As you know\, a scared or anxious dog can react abnormally out of the desire to protect themselves. But\, how does this translate into an effective and safe dog bite prevention strategy? The key to an effective dog bite prevention strategy is being proactive rather than reactive when a pet is showing signs of fear\, anxiety\, and stress. \nJoin us during Dog Bite Prevention Week\, on April 11\, at 3 p.m. ET with Steve Dale\, CABC\, FFCP\, to explore how being proactive can significantly enhance workplace safety and foster a harmonious environment for both humans and pets. Discover practical techniques and approaches to mitigate potential aggression and create a happier\, safer environment for everyone involved. \nIn this webinar\, you will: \n\nLearn proactive measures to create a safer environment for dogs and humans\nExplore techniques for effectively managing and de-escalating tense situations involving fearful or anxious dogs\nGain insights into communication strategies that promote trust and confidence between dogs and humans\, contributing to a stronger human-animal bond\nAcquire actionable tips for implementing dog bite prevention protocols in workplace settings\n\nIf you are unable to attend in person\, we encourage you to register. All registrants will receive the recording of this webinar to your inbox within 1-2 weeks of the event date. If you are interested in continuing your education through previous webinars\, you can access the recordings for all Fear Free webinars through our site\, here. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://fearfreellc.webinargeek.com/building-trust-preventing-bites-proactive-dog-bite-prevention-and-handling-strategies
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-11-24-fear-free/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T180000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/11/24 - Elevator Behavior: Skills for Existing in Polite Society! - FDSA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Is your dog magnetized to people and other dogs when out in public? Does he find it difficult to impossible to simply ignore others in the environment? Do you feel like your dog is constantly looking for interaction with others while you struggle to keep his focus on you? We all want our dogs to be comfortable around other dogs and people and we often work very hard to socialize them. But do we take it too far and create an even bigger problem? Deb will discuss her concept of teaching dogs good “elevator behavior” and the importance of a dog who can simply mind his own business in public places. \nNote: This Webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-11-24-elevator-behavior-skills-for-existing-in-polite-society-fdsa-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T043000
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Conference - 4/13/24 and 4/14/24 - Feline Health Symposium: Being PURRfectly Clear on Feline Pain - EveryCat Health Foundation (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:EveryCat Health Foundation and the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine are excited to partner together for the symposium\, Being PURRfectly Clear on Feline Pain on April 13-14\, 2024. We hope you join us to learn and support our missions for our feline friends. \nThis symposium will have two tracks\, one for veterinary professionals looking for continuing education credits and one for non-veterinary professionals. Both tracks will focus on feline pain with topics such as pain with cancer\, dentistry\, urinary tract\, and GI . The symposium will take place at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. Both tracks will be recorded and made available to all attendees at the conclusion of the symposium. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://felinepainsymposium.squarespace.com/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/hybrid-conference-4-13-24-and-4-14-24-feline-health-symposium-being-purrfectly-clear-on-feline-pain-everycat-health-foundation-fee-applies/2024-04-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240415T120000
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SUMMARY:Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWho Should Join?\nExecutive 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. \nWin Ca$h for Attending!\nEach 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. \nRegister Today\nJoin 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. \nAll calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations \nPlease note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2-2/2024-04-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T120000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 1st Tuesdays - All Call - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:The All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community\, programs that keep pets with their people\, industry trends\, research studies\, as well as the hard stuff\, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations\, storytelling\, open discussion\, and Q&A time. \nThe All Call is hosted by the California for All Animals team\, Nadia Oseguera-Ramón\, Ivy Ruiz\, and Allison Cardona.  You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. Find past call resources and recordings\, including the recent Multicultural Engagement Community of Practice series\, at the Cal for All Animals website. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals/2024-04-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240416T120000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays - All Call - Beyond Words: Navigating Accent Discrimination in the Workplace - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:More than one billion people speak English worldwide\, yet no one speaks it exactly the same way. Factors like region\, culture\, and variations among native and non-native speakers contribute to language fluidity and diversity. Yet accent bias and discrimination is universal and often goes unexamined. Whether it’s conscious or unconscious\, it can fuel stereotyping\, judgment\, racism\, and distrust within our teams and communities. At the April 16 All Call\, Dr. Wesley Cheung (Shelter Medicine Resident\, Ontario Veterinary College) will explore this topic with examples from the veterinary and shelter sector. He’ll offer steps we can take to reduce accent biases and build trust so we can accomplish more together. \nThe All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community\, programs that keep pets with their people\, industry trends\, research studies\, as well as the hard stuff\, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations\, storytelling\, open discussion\, and Q&A time. \nThe All Call is hosted by California for All co-leaders Allison Cardona and Nadia Oseguera and is enriched by rotating facilitators. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/17/24 - Practical Calicivirus: All You Need to Know from Diagnosis to Adoption - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Feline calicivirus is a contagious\, often severe virus in cats that can be difficult\, time-consuming\, and expensive to treat. However\, standardized protocols help treat these cats efficiently\, reduce transmission within the shelter\, and get cats moving toward live outcomes. This webcast will cover diagnosing calicivirus without the use of expensive testing; treating the virus and caring for sick cats in the shelter; and clearing and adopting the cats after illness. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nAttendees will learn how to diagnose calicivirus without expensive testing.\nAttendees will take away best practice treatment protocols.\nAttendees will understand how\, and when\, to clear cats and move them along toward their outcome.\n\n Maddie’s Pet Forum discussion thread  https://maddies.fund/ForumWebcastCalicivrius \nThis 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 approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. \nPresenters\nMonica Tarant\nChief Innovation Officer\nCincinnati Animal CARE and The Give Them Ten Movement \nMonica Tarant is the Chief Innovation Officer: Feline Lifesaving at Cincinnati Animal CARE with The Give Them Ten movement and is helping organizations create the most humane city in the country for cats. \nA decade before anyone had heard of such a thing\, she cut her teeth founding a trap-neuter-return organization in rural Illinois and pioneered one of the nation’s first\, and largest\, working cat programs. In 2012\, she joined Austin Pets Alive! where she led her team to an 88 percent growth in cat adoptions and helped Austin achieve a citywide 98 percent live release rate for cats. Monica then spent years as an instructor for the Maddie’s Fund Lifesaving Academy teaching shelters best practices and innovative lifesaving programs\, advancing research in feline retroviruses\, and progressing public policy as a City of Austin Animal Advisory Commissioner. Monica is a frequent speaker and advisor on innovative ways to save every cat\, including cats with feline leukemia\, community cats\, and shelter cats in need of medical care. \nJordana Moerbe  \nMedical Care Director\, Austin Pets Alive! \nJordana brings over 15 years of experience in the animal welfare field and is one of the founding staff members of Austin Pets Alive!. Her work there created the Medical Triage and Wellness Clinic which is now the largest foster-centric medical clinic in the country and sees upwards of 7\,500 medical cases each year. In 2017\, her national work began in shelter clinic management\, disease management\, and outbreak response. Jordana worked with shelters and rescues nationwide to improve medical practices\, live outcomes\, and shelter efficiencies through innovative ideas and programming. She also served as the American Pets Alive Maddie’s Medical Program Instructor\, creating in-person training courses as well as online coursework. \nJordana’s passion continues to be shelter clinic management\, outside-the-box thinking to industry problems\, and helping people acquire realistic methods and tools to accomplish the job. She is a national conference speaker on these topics. Jordana resides just outside Austin with her husband\, daughter\, dogs\, cats\, and many farm animals. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3FEJayD2Qa6SXp5gKD38IA#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-17-24-practical-calicivirus-all-you-need-to-know-from-diagnosis-to-adoption-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240419T113000
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/19/24 - For Dog's sake\, can you stop that? Canine-Friendly Body Language Improvements for Humans - Dogs Playing for Life (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Dogs are resilient and oh-so-forgiving! These qualities make them endearing as companions\, along with their ability to love unconditionally. So\, why do some dogs struggle to understand us when we are offering affection or when we want to help them\, not harm them? In this session\, we will focus on the HUMAN handling that contributes to unwanted behavior\, even “aggression”. Get ready to rethink your approach as we reveal the common and widely accepted and taught handling errors that set dogs up for failure. Through extensive video examples\, we will demonstrate alternative handling techniques that help dogs to trust and thrive! \nThis webinar will demonstrate: \n– Examples of handling that causes negative behavior compared to handling that promotes  desired behavior \n– Demonstration of handling that induces trust and learning with dogs that are too afraid to respond initially to food rewards or affection \n– Comprehensive discussion around the correct use of pressure and release and why this is a critical skill for shelter canine handlers to master to save more dogs \nThis is a 2-hour presentation followed by a 30 min Q&A session. This webinar costs $20 and you will receive the recording the next day. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EYFAcMH0S-6beQZX-RStQQ#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-19-24-for-dogs-sake-can-you-stop-that-canine-friendly-body-language-improvements-for-humans-dogs-playing-for-life-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240322T195454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T195454Z
UID:10005124-1713596400-1713621600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event – 4/20/24 – Online Behavior Day – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Community Cats Podcast will host their ever-popular Online Behavior Day on April 20\, 2024.  \nMore than 400 attendees from all walks of life are expected to log on and learn all they can to better understand and care for the cats in their lives. From animal shelter professionals to caregivers and cat owners\, this is the perfect event for anyone who has wondered why cats do the things they do. \nOnline Behavior Day will feature four of the animal welfare industry’s most-trusted authorities on feline behavior. Workshops will focus on an array of subjects\, from managing multi-cat households to creating a fear free shelter environment. Sessions will include a live Q&A to address attendees burning questions and concerns.  \nThe impressive speaker lineup includes:  \n\nPam Johnson-Bennett\, certified cat behavior consultant and best-selling author of 8 books\nTabitha Kucera\, Elite Fear Free and Low Stress HandlingⓇ-certified Registered Veterinary Technician\, certified cat behavior consultant\, and one of only 30 Veterinary Technician Specialists in behavior\nRachel Geller\, Ed. D\, Founder and President of All Cats All the Time\, Inc.\, certified cat behavior and retention specialist\, and Fear Free Shelter Specialist\nArden Moore\, America’s Pet Health and Safety Coach and host of “Oh Behave” on Pet Life Radio\n\nSessions will run from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET. Registration is $25 (early bird registration is $20 and ends March 20\, 2024) and includes access to the live event and recordings after the event has passed. People who would like to attend this virtual event should complete the registration form here. More information about Online Behavior Day\, its sessions and sponsors\, can be found on the conference page here.  \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2024-online-behavior-day/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-4-20-24-online-behavior-day-community-cats-podcast-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240423T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240422T163509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T195850Z
UID:10005254-1713877200-1713880800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Zoom Meeting – 4/23/24 – Leadership Job-Alike – HASS
DESCRIPTION:This group is for Leadership in Animal Welfare\, Human Animal Support Services\, and more\, and occurs once a month unless otherwise posted. \nPlease note: All Job-Alikes will be suspended starting May 1st. \nDuring this suspension period\, HASS will continue to evaluate the best step forward for the Job-Alike program. We’ve heard your feedback loud and clear that the time commitment\, meeting cadence and frequency\, as well as meeting format can be challenging\, so it’s our goal to find a path that resolves these challenges\, among others. We hope to have a clear direction and solutions outlined for you all by the end of August and already have plans in the works to transition this program smoothly. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqd-yvrDkiEtxoB6v-gympzL5KOmvKw9M4
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/zoom-meeting-monthly-leadership-job-alike-hass-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240307T180125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T180125Z
UID:10005106-1713888000-1713891600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:The Roundtable: Make a PACT with Your Community
DESCRIPTION:Compassion\, transparency\, leadership. \nThese are the drivers of People and Animals in Community Together (PACT)\, a new movement in sheltering that recognizes the power of working together as outlined in nine shared beliefs. Hundreds of organizations and their communities are already on board or are in the process of making a PACT. \nJoin your host Michael Robbins for a candid conversation with longtime shelter leaders Sharon Harvey\, Joe Elmore\, and Dr. Kendall Houlihan about why they embrace PACT — and why you should\, too. This discussion will be tailored to executive leadership\, but all are welcome to learn more about the nine tenets of PACT. \nPanelists: \n\nJoe Elmore\, President & CEO\, Charleston Animal Society\nSharon Harvey\, President & CEO\, Cleveland Animal Protective League\nDr. Kendall Houlihan\, Associate Director in the Animal Welfare Division\, AVMA\n\nModerator: \n\nMichael Robbins\, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer\, Atlanta Humane Society
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/the-roundtable-make-a-pact-with-your-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240401T191105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T191105Z
UID:10005223-1713952800-1713956400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/24/24 - APCC: Springtime Hazards - ASPCAPro
DESCRIPTION:Springtime comes with its own lineup of potential hazards to our pets. This course will cover several springtime hazards for veterinarians and their teams to keep a watch out for\, including plants\, fertilizers\, insecticides\, composting dangers\, and more. \nTakeaways \n\nA dig into springtime related toxins\nDiscussion of various springtime hazards\nThe effects on canines and felines exposed to each toxin\nTreatment and prognosis breakdowns\n\nSuited For\nThis session is suited for veterinarians and veterinary technicians\, but all are welcome. \nCredits \nThe live webinar and post-webinar online course are RACE-approved and are eligible for one hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/apcc-springtime-hazards
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-24-24-apcc-springtime-hazards-aspcapro/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240408T190602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T190602Z
UID:10005243-1713952800-1713960000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:4/25/24 - Why Animals Need Trainers Who Adhere to the Least Intrusive Principle: Improving Animal Welfare and Honing Trainers’ Skills - Dog iBox (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Recent interest in basic and applied research on negative reinforcement creates an opportunity to confirm the understanding of why animals need trainers who support the least intrusive principle in selecting behavior-change procedures. In this presentation\, we will\n1) examine the rationale for a hierarchy of behavior-change procedures according to the least intrusive principle\,\n2) consider the principle’s impact on animal welfare and trainers’ skills\,\n3) explore the research comparing positive and negative reinforcement for addressing escape-maintained behavior\,\n4) review alternative solutions to negative reinforcement\, and\n5) acknowledge recent concerns about the adoption of a procedural ethical guideline as it applies to the animal training profession. \nThese concerns offer the animal training community the opportunity to disagree well when disagreement exists. \nPresenter: Dr. Susan G. Friedman \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.dog-ibox.com/en/why-animals-need-trainers-who-adhere-to-the-least-intrusive-principle-improving-animal-welfare-and-honing-trainers-skills.html
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/4-25-24-why-animals-need-trainers-who-adhere-to-the-least-intrusive-principle-improving-animal-welfare-and-honing-trainers-skills-dog-ibox-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240104T213223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T213223Z
UID:10004894-1713960000-1713963600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/24/24 - The Healthy Animal-Healthy Community Initiative - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Over the last decade\, animal welfare organizations in the US have shifted their focus towards addressing the root causes of animal problems\, realizing the importance of addressing the human aspect of the issue. Program models have moved away from shelter-based services to more preventive\, community-based solutions. The Animal Rescue League of Boston recognized this shift and updated its mission and vision to include bringing veterinary and wellness services directly to those who need it most\, ensuring that animals are safe and healthy in communities rather than shelters. \nThis case study explores the journey of the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Wellness Waggin’ program\, from its conception to implementation\, including steps like determining a target area\, building community relationships\, securing funding\, and launching a pilot program. The Wellness Waggin’ is now a successful mobile veterinary unit that has completed over 14\,000 wellness care appointments since 2018. \nAttendees will leave the webinar with: \n\nA basic framework for implementing a new community-based program\, including an alternative grass-roots approach to engaging with community that is achievable for organizations of all sizes.\nIdeas for learning what each community needs\nWays to determine a target community for a new community-based program or for creating new community partnerships\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/4-24-24
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-24-24-the-healthy-animal-healthy-community-initiative-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240322T220658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T220658Z
UID:10005129-1713974400-1713978000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/24/24 - Bottle Feeding & Neonate Nutrition - The National Kitten Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Bottle-baby kittens are arriving in many parts of our country – and in some places\, the kitten season never stops! Kittens under four weeks of age\, or ‘bottle-baby kittens’ need trained fosters to save their lives. \nThis webinar will teach you everything you need to know\, from how much and how often to feed a kitten to how to mix the formula. Join us to learn the basics or get a refresher to bottle feed and help a neonatal kitten grow safely. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2617109689831/WN_Y4qzybIZRZSUWnVkNzgeOA
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-24-24-bottle-feeding-neonate-nutrition-the-national-kitten-coalition/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Kitten Coalition":MAILTO:webevents@kittencoalition.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240318T181100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T181100Z
UID:10005114-1713978000-1713992400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 4/24/24 - Understanding Title Protection for Veterinary Technicians - The Bridge Club
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a veterinary technician or veterinarian\, title protection is extremely confusing as it varies state by state. \nIn this exclusive conversation\, we are joined by Heather Prendergast\, RVT\, CVPM\, SPHR\, current President of the Board for Viticus Group; Beckie Mosser\, RVT and President-elect for NAVTA and Sam Geiling\, RVT\, member of NAVTA’s Government Relations Committee to discuss the state of title protection for veterinary technicians. We will dive into the current state of affairs by state. We will provide updated links to content. Join us and have your questions answered! \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/understanding-title-protection-for-veterinary-technicians
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-4-24-24-understanding-title-protection-for-veterinary-technicians-the-bridge-club/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240408T172123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T172123Z
UID:10005236-1714039200-1714042800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/25/24 - Cyber Security: A Leadership Perspective - CalAnimals
DESCRIPTION:Cyber security pros from Syntech Group have generously agreed to share this super important information with our CalAnimals members. They will discuss current topics and stories about cyber security including examples and tactics that leaders can employ to enhance awareness and implement practices for organizational security. Lastly they will share a few resources for ongoing training and awareness. You won’t want to miss this! \nPresenters:Katherine Wetherbee & James Stover – Syntech Group \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BGSyV1QmRXiXzSvHQCb64w#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-25-24-cyber-security-a-leadership-perspective-calanimals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240401T170813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T170813Z
UID:10005214-1714042800-1714046400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/25/24 - Invisible Advocates: How the Social Justice Movement Influences Animal Advocacy - Life of Riley
DESCRIPTION:Though efforts have been made within the animal advocacy movement to recognize intersections with human rights campaigns\, the latter are frequently classified as belonging to “other movements” that are separate and apart from animal advocacy. Using real-life examples\, presenters will explore ways in which individuals\, communities\, and groups have made transformative contributions (often unknowingly) to the success of animal advocacy through the framework of social justice.  This webinar is intended to bring awareness and appreciation to the many forms of hidden contributions that contribute to victories in animal advocacy. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \nFrom Companions and Animals for Reform & Equity (CARE): \n\nAkisha Townsend Eaton\, Chief of Policy\, Environmental Justice Division\nAline Silva\, Senior Director of Environmental Justice & Policy and Housing Specialist\n\n\n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAudeChrTMiGtwXmyobJxAQ95RrCmW5oxoZ#/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-25-24-invisible-advocates-how-the-social-justice-movement-influences-animal-advocacy-life-of-riley/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240408T165900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T165901Z
UID:10005132-1714046400-1714050000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 4/25/24 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection: Hyperarousal in Dogs - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:This month’s session topic: Hyperarousal in Dogs  \nGuest Speaker:  Dr. Jill Sackman\, Animal Behavior Consultants of Michigan \nHyperarousal behaviors are common in dogs and are often not correctly identified in the non-clinical behavior setting. Dogs with hyperarousal behaviors can be dangerous\, resulting in bruising and bites to family from jumping and grabbing. Injury is often serious enough that many dogs are relinquished. Effective assessment and treatment can result in a majority of dogs being able to stay safely in their adopted home.  This talk will review what is currently known about hyperarousal/ hypersensitivity syndrome in dogs and report on a treatment approach used by the author that has led to significant improvement in behaviors and most of the dogs being able to stay safely in their adopted homes. \nAbout Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection: Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month\, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group\, such as behavior medications\, modifying animal behavior\, assessing and improving animal welfare\, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats. \nWho should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior\, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration \nCan’t attend live? Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-fourth-thursdays-maddies-monthly-behavior-connection-maddies-fund-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240422T181237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T181237Z
UID:10005257-1714521600-1714607999@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Hybrid Conference - 5/1/24 to 5/3/24 - IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference - IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Foundations’ Animal Behavior Conference will be held this year in Asheville\, North Carolina and via livestream May 1st-3rd. The IAABC Foundation\, sister organization to the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (the IAABC)\, is hosting its annual conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville – Biltmore and you’re invited! \nExplore\, discover and learn from experts in dog\, cat behavior\, horse behavior\, and more. You’ll have the opportunity to attend over 30 educational sessions\, covering topics such as: \n\nWorking with the human-animal\, understanding social cognition and behavior of people and the importance of building community\nInterdisciplinary and innovative approaches to emotional regulation\, understanding disorders\nAnimal ethics\, social constructions and defining “good training”\nAnd much more!\n\nIn addition to the educational sessions\, the IAABC Foundation is hosting 3 unique off-site events to kick off the conference.  Choose to visit the  first-of-its-kind facility\, ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center (BRC)\, enter the fascinating world of parrot behavior at Phoenix Landing or learn from a panel of renowned equine educators.  Last year’s attendees benefited from these amazing learning and networking opportunities. Now you can\, too! \nA scholarship is available to marginalized communities.  IAABC members also receive a discount\, so if you’re not already a member\, now is the perfect time to join! \nTake advantage of this valuable opportunity to learn from top professionals and network with peers who share your interests. Reserve your spot at the IAABC Foundation Conference in Asheville now. We hope to see you there! \nContact the IAABC Foundation at questions@iaabcfoundation.org if you have any questions. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/animal-behavior-conference/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/hybrid-conference-5-1-24-to-5-3-24-iaabc-foundation-animal-behavior-conference-iaabc-fee-applies/2024-05-01/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240408T180243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T180243Z
UID:10005239-1714563000-1714566600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 5/1/24 - Leaving Conflict Behind: Skills to Reduce Intra-Household Aggression - PPG (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will discuss when and why dogs living together in a home might fight. Once management is in place\, then what? How can we teach dogs to move away from conflict rather than into it? We will look beyond the basics to what skills and games can help dogs learn to move away. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn skills and games to help dogs learn to move away from conflict.\n\nPresenter: Christina Young \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/leaving-conflict-behind-skills-to-reduce-intra-household-aggression/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-5-1-24-leaving-conflict-behind-skills-to-reduce-intra-household-aggression-ppg-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240328T154540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T154540Z
UID:10005213-1714564800-1714568400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 5/1/24 - Busting DEI Blowback & Burnout - The AAWA
DESCRIPTION:Is your DEI work burning you out? \nAnyone involved in DEI efforts may be feeling exhausted by what seem like insurmountable odds\, especially after repeated attempts to make progress are met with resistance\, inaction\, and even hostility. How can you move your efforts forward in these moments without causing damage to yourself and others? \nCome explore strategies for building an endurance mindset to DEI and try out tools to develop the stamina to continue progressing—even when you feel like you’ve hit the wall. \nSession Objectives: \n\nIdentify common causes for hitting the DEI Wall\nExplore tools to avoid burnout and build individual physical\, mental\, and emotional stamina\nDetermine organizational strategies and practices to maintain steady and sustainable progress toward DEI goals in the face of fatigue or blowback\n\nPresenter: Jasmin M. Robinson\, Director of DEI Initiatives\, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/5-01-24
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-5-1-24-busting-dei-blowback-burnout-the-aawa/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240422T192819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T192819Z
UID:10005266-1714644000-1714649400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 5/2/24 - Fear vs. Anxiety: Does the distinction matter? - Dog iBox (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:It is common for pet parents\, trainers\, and veterinarians to lump fear and anxiety together as similar emotions. While that’s not inherently wrong\, lumping them together without understanding what sets them apart is likely an oversimplification of these complex emotional states. This webinar will tease out some of the subtle nuances of these emotions and\, even more importantly\, expand on how we can use that information to guide our management and behavior modification (and medication!) interventions to improve their specificity and effectiveness. \nPresenter: Dr. Christopher Pachel \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.dog-ibox.com/en/fear-vs-anxiety-same-or-different-and-does-it-matter.html
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-5-2-24-fear-vs-anxiety-does-the-distinction-matter-dog-ibox-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
CREATED:20240429T185006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T213243Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - First Thursdays - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: AWLA's Kitten College Program - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Topic: AWLA’s Kitten College went from saving just 92 kittens a year with 28 foster families\, to saving more than 1\,500 kittens a year with almost 300 foster families. Come to this session to learn how they do it! \nSpeaker: Marnie Russ\, National Kitten College Program Administrator\, Animal Welfare League of Arlington \nAbout Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection:\nJoin us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs\, collaborate with others in the field\, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues. \nWho should join: Foster managers\, coordinators\, volunteers and any staff who are interested in learning about what’s working in foster programs. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration \nCan’t attend live?  Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://maddies.fund/monthlyfosterconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-first-thursdays-maddies-monthly-foster-connection-maddies-fund-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Online Event – 5/2/24 – Live from the Ranch: Choice and Control in Animal Learning with Susan G. Friedman – Karen Pryor Academy
DESCRIPTION:On the next episode of Live from The Ranch\, Ken Ramirez will be joined by Susan G. Friedman\, Ph.D. They will discuss what it means to incorporate choice and control in training plans\, the impact of negative reinforcement\, and how to think beyond labels by measuring observable behavior. \nTune in on YouTube on May 2\, at 1 pm PT\, for this free virtual event with live audience Q&A. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-5-2-24-live-from-the-ranch-with-susan-g-friedman-karen-pryor-academy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T091114
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 5/2/24 - Revolutionizing Veterinary Education - The Bridge Club
DESCRIPTION:As more and more technology enters the workforce – the way we train future generations of of DVMs and Technicians is changing. What does it look like and can today’s work force adjust? Join us for an intriguing look to the future\, that is happening now! \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/revolutionizing-veterinary-education
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-5-2-24-revolutionizing-veterinary-education-the-bridge-club/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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