Shelter Learniverse

Online Conference - 2/11/22 to 2/13/22 - The Lemonade Conference - Behavior and Training - IAABC and FDSA (fee applies)
2022-02-13 07:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
As dog trainers, it’s not about what we can’t do — it’s about what we can do! So when COVID-19 shut down IAABC and FDSA’s in-person training conferences in 2020, we took those lemons, squeezed them, added some water, sugar, and a splash of attitude and we made … lemonade!
Working together, IAABC and FDSA created The Lemonade Conference, a highly affordable online educational extravaganza of unprecedented size and scope — 40+ presenters with two simultaneous classrooms running for three days, 18 hours a day.
Now we’re back for a third year and we’ve stepped it up again! This year we have 50+ presenters and *THREE* rooms running simultaneously throughout the conference from 7 a.m. PST ’til 8 p.m. PST! If you’re not available to attend live, no problem! All conference attendees will have access to a free “library” of presentations from the conference included in their registration fee (conference must be purchased before registration ends; videos are then available for at least a year in your library). Watch the recordings from the comfort of your living room in the months following the conference — always at your leisure.
We welcome you to join us and our talented group of presenters, to make new friends around the world. We have so much in common, and so much to learn from each other. We believe we’ll make some very tasty lemonade indeed!
WEBSITE LINK: https://thelemonadeconference.com/

Online Training - 2/13/22 - Resiliency for Animal Responders - First Responders Resiliency, Inc.
2022-02-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
This is a 4-hour pilot workshop designed for Animal Responders. Prepare to be rejuvenated and inspired as our Lead Instructor, Susan Farren, provides insight and awareness paired with relevant tools and practical techniques to combat and prevent the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI). Included will be a “working lunch” to allow for casual discussion and interaction. Please note: this workshop-style training is open to any and levels of Animal Disaster Volunteers, Veterinary Professionals, along with First and Last Responders to incidents involving animals. We can’t wait to meet you all!
Location:
(In-person) 12099 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen, CA 95442(Online) Zoom links will be provided upon registration
Student cost:
Free to Animal Responders. These individuals include:

Animal Disaster Volunteers
Veterinary Professionals
First and Last Responders to Incidents involving animals.

Food:
Lunch to be provided
Lodging:
Not Applicable
*Please register below. Again, if you have any further questions about the training email us at register@resiliency1st.org.
We will be sending email receipts of your attendance along with more information about how to prepare for this training and forms to fill out and bring to the conference. Thank you for your support and participation! We can’t wait to meet you!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.resiliency1st.org/event/animalresponder21322/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-02-14 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-02-21 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

Online Event - 2/14/22 - California for All Animals Launch - UC Davis KSMP
2022-02-14 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
This month we’re celebrating the 21st birthday of the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program. How time flies when you’re having fun! We have learned a lot over the years, and we’ve come to recognize the extent to which human and community well-being are inextricably linked to the purpose and practice of animal sheltering.
Now we are thrilled to announce the launch of a statewide initiative sponsored by Governor Newsom that will be a game changer for animal shelters in California. Please Zoom with us at noon on February 14 to find out how you can join the California for All Animals program and qualify for funding.
And please share this invitation with your fellow California animal shelter professionals.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsfuqurTIuEtK4YNBT0-ZMyaFgDKTsYC5T

Webinar - 2/15/22 - Hemostasis and Electrosurgery: When to Use What Where - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-02-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
All bleeding eventually stops… but…
In this 1-hour VETgirl webinar, Dr. Philipp Mayhew, DACVS will discuss how to optimize hemostasis and minimize blood loss during everyday surgery. Underlying principles of electrosurgery as well as vessel-sealing technologies will be discussed. Most of these technologies have become more affordable in recent years and there is no reason they cannot be incorporated into your general practice today! (Help convince your boss to buy-in by watching this webinar!)
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/february-15-2022-hemostasis-and-electrosurgery-when-to-use-what-where/

Webinar - 2/16/22 - No Fake News: 3 Years of Animal Welfare Data & How to Use It - Pethealth Inc.
2022-02-16 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Like most industries, the last three years of animal sheltering have been unprecedented. Your organization has been collecting data, but how does it compare to organizations in your community or across the country? How can we use this data to better plan for the future of animal welfare?
Join us Wednesday, February 16th from noon to 1:30 PM EST, for a panel discussion on the last three years of national animal sheltering data, hosted by Petheath Inc’s Vice President of Software Solutions, Steve Zeidman. He will be joined with special guests, Brent Toellner from Best Friends Animal Society, Dr. Julie Levy of the University of Florida Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program, and Kristen Hassen from American Pets Alive!.
Don’t miss it: For the first time, we will present data specifically on bully breed dogs.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1092094743173376016

Online Event - 2/16/22 - Black Proximate Leaders - CARE
2022-02-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
CARE’s Senior Director of Research and Development, Mueni Rudd, will facilitate a conversation with our Black-led CARE Centers. They will address how we can improve Black communities’ access to local pet resources and how animal welfare can begin to acknowledge and repair harm with Black communities locally.
Panel:
Sterling Davis – Trapking Humane,
Dr. Karlyn Emile – Community and Health Empowerment Network,
Tim Freeman – Braveheart Pets,
Beunca Gainor -Furvever I Love Atlanta,
Nina Love – The Black Thornberry,
Zhaire McCormick – The Neighborhood Center
And like last year, we are raising awareness around changing the 2% Black Veterinarian figure and raising funds for our Dr. Jodie G Blackwell Scholarship. ALL donations for January and February will go towards Veterinarian Scholarships for Black Students.
WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/4xEoVkqky

Webinar - 2/16/22 - Brain Training and Neuroscience: Positive Leadership Starts in Your Mind - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-02-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Do you tend to overthink things or make knee-jerk decisions in your life?
In this 1-hour VETgirl leadership webinar, Karlene Belyea MBA will discuss how you can improve your thinking and productivity at work and at home. Learn how to get out of your reptilian brain, determine triggers, and develop strategies you can use every day that will make you happier, healthier, and more productive. Tune in to learn ways to tame the procrastination monster, reduce stress hormones, and determine whether multitasking is a good thing.
This 2022 leadership track course is approved by the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager Board as applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), CVPM Course Approval ID# 21-123.
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/february-16-2022-brain-training-and-neuroscience-positive-leadership-starts-in-your-mind/

Conference - 2/17/22 to 2/19/22 - Midwest Veterinary Conference 2022 - Ohio Veterinary Medical Association (fee applies)
2022-02-17, 2022-02-18, 2022-02-19 | Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N. High St., Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, the Midwest Veterinary Conference (MVC) brings together highly regarded expert speakers, hundreds of industry vendors, and thousands of veterinary professionals from across the U.S. and beyond for four days of education and networking. The Midwest Veterinary Conference has three days of shelter medicine lectures and a shelter medicine reception Friday evening, February 18th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.mvcinfo.org/

Webinar - 2/17/22 - Managed and Diverted Intake - CalAnimals
2022-02-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Managed and diverted intake is the process in which shelters are transparent with their community and empower their community to solve problems outside of the shelter’s walls by working together. Managing intake is not about saying “no” to animals but instead working to find the best solution for that animal which also allows the shelter to better prepare for the animals in their care. Attendees will leave this session with an understanding of what managed and diverted intake is and isn’t, the rationale and benefits of the program, including resources for stray animals and owner retention.
Relevant for: Intake staff, field staff, supervisors
Duration: 2 hours
Presenters: Jen Adkins and Alesha Davidson, Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Webinar - 2/17/22 - Understanding & Preventing Separation Anxiety - Shannon Riley-Coyner - PPG (fee applies)
2022-02-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Does your dog bark or whine when you are gone?
Does your dog destroy things or have potty “accidents” when you leave the house? If so your dog may be experiencing separation anxiety!
Preventing separation anxiety is much easier than trying to fix it! If your dog is experiencing this or if you think your dog may become anxious when you are away, check out this 1-hour webinar to learn how you can help your dog!
Learning Objectives

Recognizing Separation Anxiety
How To Prevent Separation Anxiety

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
Presenter:
Shannon Riley-Coyner is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Registered Veterinary Technician, Wellness Coach, and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner. Shannon has been a pet lover all her life and a dog trainer for over 20 years. She has spent her life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds. She has worked in the Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as a handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. She has participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West.
Her education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Shannon has also spoken at the Annual APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers) conferences the past 2 years and covered topics such as “Compassion Fatigue” and “What Is Your Dog’s Currency?”
Shannon’s dog training philosophy revolves around force free, positive reinforcement, however, her ultimate goal is for healthy happy relationship between pets and their people. Diet, exercise, environment and training all play significant roles in achieving this goal. Shannon spent many years as the head dog trainer for PAWS for Healing, a pet assisted therapy organization. She performed temperament testing and assisted in the training of therapy dogs who visited hospitals, veteran groups, special educational facilities and convalescent homes. She believes strongly in the benefits of developing the human animal bond and can assist in coaching for pets and their human companions to develop that connection. Shannon can provide assistance with training, weight management, exercise and other behavior modifications for your dog or other pets in the Ventura area.
Shannon’s Book “The Evolution of Dog Training” is now available on Amazon or Barnes & Noble!
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4605583

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-02-17 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 - 2/17/22 - Amended American History - Maddie's Fund
2022-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Black History is American History. James Evans, Johnny Jenkins and Mueni Rudd of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) will discuss the importance and the intentional removal of key facts – as well as the power in knowing a complete history of our America.
This webinar will be recorded 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.
Afterwards, continue the conversation on Maddie’s Pet Forum: maddies.fund/AmendedAmericanHistory
About the Speakers
James Evans, CEO, CARE
James is a multi-awarding winning creative strategist with 25+ years of experience working with a diverse group of brands, both non-profit, and for profit, including Timberland, Disney, NAACP, Baltimore Health Department, Kennedy Krieger Institute, CVS and Safe Streets. James and his team have initiated several programs, including the ground breaking Gulf Spay/Neuter Campaign and HSUS’ Pets for Life, which helped reshape animal welfare, advocating for more diversity and inclusion throughout the field. Other notable projects are HSUS’ Adopters Welcome, Outdoor Cats and Stop Puppy Mills, as well as clients like Best Friends Animal Society, Maddie’s Fund, and SPCA of Texas.
James is currently the founder and CEO of CARE, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity, a non- profit that is using research, community wisdom and storytelling to inspire inclusivity in animal welfare and create BIPOC run equitable organizations and programs.
Johnny Jenkins, Chief of Research & Development, CARE
Johnny Jenkins has 25 years of experience in grassroots community engagement and professional non-profit experience. His talents have been used to support mission-driven efforts across movements ranging from animal welfare and LGBTQ+ equality to racial equity, diversity and inclusion. He has had had the opportunity to provide leadership as an organizer, a non-profit board and program director, and a multi-million-dollar grant portfolio manager. As an experienced strategic grant-maker, Johnny has led philanthropic initiatives that support racial and economic justice while also advancing social justice inclusive of sexual orientation and gender identity. Recently, he served as the adoption grants manager responsible for PetSmart Charities’ U.S. East Region to support shelters and rescues in finding homes for homeless pets.
Mueni Rudd, Senior Director of Research & Development, CARE
Mueni is a Kenyan American scholar advocate with years of experience in racial justice, social activism and evaluative research. She graduated from Huston-Tillotson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and earned a Master of Social Work from Texas State University. She has a consistent history of membership and participation in professional academic associations and service organizations. A published writer, she is also a proud TEDx speaker
committed to filling the gaps of current Western training and approaches that avoid issues of racial diversity and ethnic cultural differences. She prioritizes Black and other historically marginalized group liberation in all her professional and community contributions. Her focus on accountability can be seen in her efforts to acknowledge systemic and institutional oppression by centering these populations. Her work amplifies historically oppressed communities and promotes authentic multicultural dialogue.
WEBSITE: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_db28eTQ_RCW6x5qzI0lNDQ

Webinar - 2/17/22 - Kitten Technology to the Rescue - National Kitten Coalition
2022-02-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Kitten Technology to the Rescue: Deep Dive into Doobert Fosterspace, Case Management, and RescueTUBE Technology Tools
Does your kitten foster program need some tech to help you take it to another level?
Join us as the founder of Doobert, Chris Roy, gets us caught up on the latest features with their amazing Fosterspace toolset, their RescueTUBE module that makes it easy to get videos back from fosters, and their newest release, Companion Case Management (CCM).
All of these amazing tools in one platform that brings you over 35,000 volunteers and is the only platform that manages transport. We’ll leave plenty of time for Q&A as this is a session we know you don’t want to miss!
Speaker: Chris Roy, Creator of Doobert.com & Host of The Animal Innovation Show Podcast
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/webinar-kitten-technology-to-the-rescue/

Webinar - 2/17/22 - Intra-household Dog-Dog aggression: Effective Management, Safety, and Restoring Harmony (Part One) - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-02-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Do you have dogs that fight over resources in your home? Do you struggle with determining why the dogs are having conflicts? Are you constantly stressed about when the next dog fight might happen?
Join aggression specialist Michael Shikashio CDBC in part one of this two-part series where he will cover:

Common and not so common reasons dogs get into fights in the home
Determining a prognosis for a likely outcome in a case
How to safely manage dogs with a history of conflict
Misconceptions and myths about intra-household aggression

Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your library before purchasing.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 2/17/22 - Better Livin’ Through Chemical Restraint: How to Handle Difficult Patients - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-02-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Calico cat, anyone?
In this 1-hour, VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Jane Quandt, DACVAA, DACVECC discusses how to utilize chemical restraint techniques for fractious, fearful or reactive dogs and cats, including some given by the owner prior to arrival at the hospital. By behavior modification prior to presentation, to utilizing intramuscular drug therapy, we can reduce the stress for the owners, veterinary staff and the animals in handling a visit to the veterinary clinic.
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/february-17-2022-better-livin-through-chemical-restraint-how-to-handle-difficult-patients/

Online Course - Starts 2/18/22 - Canine Impulsivity and Fear Mentorship - IAABC (fee applies)
2022-02-18 | Virtual
Would you like to improve your effectiveness and success rate with impulsivity/hyperactivity, reactivity, and fear clients, or are you looking to get started with these types of behavior issues?
This 8-week Mentorship will focus on canine impulsivity/hyperactivity, reactivity, and fear, and will discuss:

the current scientific understanding
history taking, assessment, and client communication
development and implementation of behavior modification specific to these issues

By the end of this course, students should know how to:

Define and correctly identify hyperactivity/impulsivity, reactivity and fear and explain what leads to the behavior
Develop effective, comprehensive behavior plans for these issues
Track progress and make adjustments as needed
Communicate effectively with clients

The course is ideal for:

Dog trainers, behavior consultants, and shelter volunteers or staff
Veterinarians and veterinary staff
Dog walkers and dog day care staff
Pet owners may also benefit from taking the course, although they would be best served if done in conjunction with one-on-one work with a certified behavior consultant

This 8-week mentorship provides mentees with ongoing video lectures, documentation, online chat, and scheduled weekly live/online meetings.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS:

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings for this session take place on Fridays at 1:00 pm Eastern (first meeting February 25th)
Meetings are not recorded

Mentees can discuss their own cases or any others, ask questions about application and theory, ask for tips and advice on overcoming specific challenges, and be guided toward even higher levels of professionalism and effectiveness. The mentors are there for the mentees, and offer all help and discussion that each mentee finds useful.
Auditors may observe and learn about topics under discussion between the mentor and full mentees. Auditors do not attend the weekly live chats and may not introduce their own cases or ask for specific input on their own work.
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-impulsivity-fear-mentorship/

Online Course - Applications Close 2/18/22 - Behavior/Training/Enrichment (BTE) Bootcamp - Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
2022-02-18 | Virtual
Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Director of Online Learning Cindi Delany, DVM, KPA-CPT, developed this brand new Bootcamp. This Bootcamp’s goal is to help your shelter team review current best practices and innovations in the Behavior, Training and Enrichment (BTE) space, then assess your own operations and programs and begin implementing changes to level up what you are doing and how you are doing it.
This immersive and coach-guided course will do more than help you identify new ways to improve animal welfare and wellness. It will also get you started making those improvements in less than 2 months (and your coaches will continue to support you on an ongoing basis once Bootcamp is over).
And thanks to a generous grant from the Wiederhold Foundation to develop this program and to the Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge, you can participate free of charge! Seats are limited for each cohort, so let us know you are interested and apply by February 18, 2022 for the session starting February 28, 2022.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.sheltermedportal.com/bte-bootcamp-info/

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-02-18 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
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/3s2SYgi

Webinar - 2/18/22 - Fancy Footwork: Practical Handling And Training Solutions For The Entire Shelter - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-02-18 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
While playgroups are the foundation of our shelter training program, teaching shelter teams how to implement a generalized, effective, and enjoyable way to handle and train their dogs is another essential aspect of our canine programming! In this webinar, we will teach the fundamentals of our “Fancy Footwork” techniques that focus on achieving good leash manners through the use of your FEET instead of your hands. Come learn this unique and highly effective approach that promotes dogs happily walking softly by your side, offering tons of eye contact, and wowing adopters! This new approach to leash work will enhance your handling skills and increase your ability to train ALL dogs, even those that are highly aroused, stressed, fearful, or not motivated by food, all in an effort to improve quality of life and lifesaving for dogs living in shelters.
Additionally, we will teach you how to implement our critically important kennel routines. The kennel areas of our nation’s shelters can be one of the most challenging and distressing environments that dogs–and their handlers–ever face. DPFL kennel routines have been developed and taught to shelters across the country in an effort to combat these challenges and to provide safer and more successful ways for dogs and people to maneuver through the kennels.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Webinar - 2/18/22 - Cal for All Animals Grant Applicants Informational Webinar - UC Davis KSMP
2022-02-18 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
We’re kicking off the California for All Animals program with two grants focused on making an immediate impact in shelters across the state. $5,000 Welcome Grants are available to all municipal or private shelters with municipal contracts, and the deadline to apply is March 31, 2022. Additionally, all shelters are invited to apply for a Portal Grant; Portal Grant applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and will be prioritized based on need and impact.
Register for the grant applicants informational webinar and join us on Friday, February 18, at 12 p.m. PT. We’ll walk through each step of the process and answer your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlduqprz0vGdd3QvvcNYFFxXHSW58Qp0iK

Online Course - Starts 2/21/22 - Compassion Fatigue Strategies - University of Florida - Maddie's Shelter Medicine Program (fee applies)
2022-02-21 | Virtual
Compassion Fatigue Strategies Plus is a unique online course designed to support people who work with animals. In this four module, self-paced class, you will establish a foundation of knowledge to help you better understand and transform your experience with compassion fatigue (aka empathy strain), burnout, and stress. Course begins 02/21/2022–04/18/2022; registration closes 2/18/21.
The course will help you recognize signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma, learn how to reduce stress injury, increase your self-care and team-care practices, build compassion satisfaction, restore resiliency, and make successful changes in your life and in your organization.
In live calls and recorded modules, you will learn critical resilience skills, such as: self-awareness, self-regulation + grounding techniques, intentional perspective + cognitive reframing, self-care and setting limits, social support and debriefing, and how/when to seek mental health help.
This class is a personal exploration to help you build the self-awareness necessary to manage the impact of compassion fatigue and other workplace stressors. Please be aware that the class work can be emotionally challenging.
By the end of class you’ll have a variety of practical strategies to help you manage and transform your experience with compassion fatigue and reduce overall stress. You’ll have a better understanding of yourself and how to engage in self-care that works for you, as well as how to support your staff using vicarious-trauma informed approaches, so that you can be well, while you continue to do good work!
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/continuing-education/compassion-fatigue-strategies/

Online Certificate Program - Starting 2/21/22 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Shelter Operations - Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2022-02-21 | Virtual
Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management, community engagement, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career.
The five courses are:

Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

Each of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.
You can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate.
Who will benefit from the program?

Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
New shelter directors.
Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
Board members of animal shelters.

Credit for program/courses
Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.
Each course earns:

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits

Schedule and Registration
Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.
​WEBSITE LINK: https://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates

Online Course - Starts 2/22/22 - Cat Behavior Consulting Mentorship with Katenna Jones - IAABC (fee applies)
2022-02-22 | Virtual
Wherever you are in your cat behavior consulting career, we are pleased to offer a first-ever opportunity in the industry: a cat behavior consulting mentorship. This program will traverse the process of seeing private clients and evaluating and managing problem feline behaviors. You will also explore the logistical side: taking a client history, tracking success, client compliance and retention, and more. Through guided online discussions, sample case studies, useful handouts, and homework assignments, you will leave this mentorship with the knowledge necessary to become a consultant.
This course is designed for those who:

have a general knowledge of feline behavior
are familiar with basic behavior modification (any species)
are thinking of becoming a cat behavior consultant but aren’t sure how, where or when to begin
are currently seeing a limited number of clients but are looking for advice on taking more advanced cases
are looking for a place to share, bounce, and develop ideas for building a private cat consultation business

Some of the topics to be addressed include:

taking effective case histories, writing reports, and tracking progress
client communication, compliance and retention
building your consulting toolbox and organizing your processes
conducting in-person and remote consults
tips for protecting yourself physically, legally, and financially
case study review
discussion of a wide variety of unwanted feline behaviors
an opportunity to share your own cases and questions

… and more!
Working with mentor Katenna Jones, you will develop your own process that works for you when seeing clients.
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/cat-behavior-consulting-mentorship/

Webinar - 2/22/22 - Beyond the Globe: Orbital Disease in Dogs & Cats - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-02-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Is that bulged or enlarged? Glaucoma or orbital tumor?
Join us for this 2-hour, VETgirl ophthalmology CE track webinar where Dr. Shelby Reinstein, DACVO reviews orbital diseases causing exophthalmos and enophthalmos. The causes, diagnostics and treatment options for orbital cellulitis, orbital abscesses, and orbital neoplasia will be presented. Tune in to learn all about enophthalmos too – with keys to differentiate them from phthisis bulbi and microphthalmos!
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/february-22-2022-beyond-the-globe-orbital-disease-in-dogs-cats/

Webinar - 2/23/22 - Managing the Cushingoid Dog - VETGirl
2022-02-23 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
In this complimentary, 30-minute YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Cynthia Ward, PhD, DACVIM reviews the Cushingoid dog. Tune in for the latest updates in diagnosis, how to start adrenolytic drugs, and how to monitor these patients.
NOTE: There is no registration required for this CE opportunity. Simply go to our YouTube Page where the webinar will be held – LIVE! – at the time of the event!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zomedica, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 150+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($269). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
*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.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl
RACE Program number: 20-894138/894172
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/february-23-2022-managing-the-cushingoid-dog/

Webinar - 2/23/22 - Heartworm Help Desk: Maximizing Impact through Strategic Decision-Making - The AAWA
2022-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The American Heartworm Society and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians are developing a canine heartworm management decision-making tool. This webinar will provide an overview of and rationale for portions of this new tool. We will focus on the components most relevant to shelter medicine and operations staff. Shelter leadership wishing to start or enhance their programs to care for dogs with heartworm disease will greatly benefit from attending. Attendees will leave with a strategy for answering the following questions:

What should my organization consider prior to admitting a heartworm positive dog?
What resources are needed to provide treatment for heartworm positive dogs?
What are the housing and husbandry considerations for heartworm positive dogs?
How can we safely promote behavioral health of heartworm positive dogs during their shelter stay?

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:

Approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
Pending approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/sheltermed-2-23-22
