Shelter Learniverse

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-06-09 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-06-02 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter.
Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

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

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

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

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

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

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

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

Online Course – Starts 6/9/22 – What Is a Dog? The Ethology of Our Best Friend – IAABC (fee applies)
2022-06-09 | Virtual
Ethology is the scientific and objective study of animal behavior under natural conditions. In short, it’s the study of how animals behave in the real world.
This course takes a deep dive into our understanding of dogs as a species, and therefore how we live with them and train them, how they learn, and how we can best solve behavioral issues if they arise.
To address these questions we will consider:

The interplay between canine domestication, evolution, and behavior
Development in dogs: birth through adulthood
The perceptual world of the dog and how it impacts behavior
How dogs approach and solve problems in their environment
The role of genetics in behavior
The behavior of free-ranging dogs

You will come away from this course with an even deeper appreciation and wonder for these amazing animals we live with. You’ll never look at dogs—or dog training—quite the same way again.
Course Begins: June 9, 2022
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Thursdays at 7:00 pm Eastern (first meeting June 16th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 4 meetings for this course

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-ethology/

Webinar - 6/8/22 - Best Practices for Creating and Executing an Effective Learning and Development Program - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-06-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Your teams’ skills not where you want them? Tune in!
In this 1-hour VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Sally Ryan will discuss executing a comprehensive and effective learning and development program as a critical business strategy. She will review the benefits of hosting a learning and development program, the essential components, and practical methods for implementing and managing the program. Tune in to learn how to create a program for your team and your own leader development.
Dr. Ryan is CEO of Veterinary Leadership Services. She has over 20+ years experience as a senior leader and emergency veterinarian for a multi-site emergency veterinary organization. She is a certified coach, trainer and speaker for the John Maxwell Team. Please note: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of Dr. Sally Ryan, Veterinary Leadership Services, LLC and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.
This 2022 leadership track course qualifies as continuing education applicable to the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification program offered by the VHMA, CVPM Course ID#21-123.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*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/june-8-2022-best-practices-for-creating-and-executing-an-effective-learning-and-development-program/

Webinar - 6/8/22 - Strategic Talent Development & Succession Planning - The AAWA
2022-06-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Want to retain and engage your highest potential employees, especially emerging leaders? You need a talent strategy.
Robust organizations have an internal pipeline of talent who are actively being developed and groomed for increased leadership and operational skills. Learn how Oregon Humane Society assesses their strategic organizational goals and then intentionally grows their staff to meet future needs.
A critical part of talent strategy is succession planning – think of it as creating a farm team. Learn how to develop a succession-preparation mindset which analyzes competencies and skills of key positions. See how OHS creates measurable, customized development plans for each employee, including lots of feedback and coaching. Leave this webinar with ideas you can use to create a more stable, more engaged staff who will grow with your organization.
This live and recorded webinar is approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
This webinar is part 4 in the 5-part A Great Place to Work series.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/60822-strategic-talent-development-succession-planning

Webinar - 6/8/22 - Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Shelter Intake Meets Capacity for Care - ASPCAPro
2022-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
With shelter populations reaching pre-pandemic numbers, leadership and staff are asking themselves the age-old question: “How can we ensure the number of animals in our shelter does not exceed our capacity for care while still serving our community?”
One answer suggested to help control the number of animals entering the shelter is managed intake. Managing the flow of animals into the shelter has been shown to decrease overall intake numbers, decrease crowding and costs, and in some cases, reduce euthanasia. With this tactic comes a myriad of questions, concerns, and misconceptions.
During this session, leaders from Northern Tier organizations who have incorporated measures to help decrease and manage intake will share their wins, losses, and learnings. The panel will also answer pre-submitted and live questions from the audience.

Takeaways

Discuss misconceptions surrounding “managed intake.”
Learn how communities can benefit from collaborative efforts to decrease intake.
Discover programs and tactics to help decrease intake, including self-rehoming and veterinary, behavior, and pet food support.
Get answers to your most pressing questions.

Presenters
Nadia Novik, Chief Operations Officer at the Idaho Humane Society
Melissa Winn, Center Manager, Anchorage Animal Care & Control
Shelbi Waters , Executive Director, Souris Valley Animal Shelter
Suited For

Animal welfare leaders and staff working in the Northern Tier (Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin), but all are welcome.

Credits

The ASPCA is an approved provider of content, which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specification.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomies-shelter-intake-meets-capacity-care

Webinar - 6/8/22 - How to Recruit New Donors for Your Nonprofit - Network for Good
2022-06-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Is your donor database tiny? Are you looking desperately for donors? Do you wake up at night in a cold sweat thinking about what will happen if you don’t find new donors FAST? Are you worried that most of your donors are inactive?
This webinar shows you how to find new donors and cultivate your existing donors. You’ll learn how to communicate more effectively to your donors, build your email list and more.
Over 75% of funding comes from individuals, and it costs twice as much to find new donors as it does to keep your existing donors. When you follow the tips outlined in this webinar, you’ll learn how to develop new donor relationships and prevent donor attrition.
We’ll answer all of these questions and more:

What are 9 new places to find donors offline?
What are 4 effective ways of building your email list of donors, and how often should I contact them?
How should you use purchased lists of donors?
What are some ways you can steward your donors towards larger gifts?
How does transparency raise you more money?
What are 5 cheap and fast ways to thank your donors?
How to cultivate your volunteers to become donors?

Speaker: Mazarine Treyz, Wild Woman Fundraising
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/recruit-new-donors/

6/6/22 - Managing a Multi-Dog Household: The Lazy Dog Trainer Edition - PPG (fee applies)
2022-06-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
In this webinar, Kristi Benson will delve into the ways the guardians of a multi-dog household can make their living situations more peaceful and joyful, for both the humans and the dogs involved. She’ll review safety factors in having a home with multiple dogs, including how dogs function as social carnivores and how and why other pets and small children may be at risk. She will delve into “management”, or the prevention of problem behaviours before they start, when dealing with multiple animals. She will also cover useful tricks and tools for both management and training, how to maximise training set-ups, how and when to train on-the-fly, and the logistics of comfortable down-time. Kristi will cover how to comfortably bring clients on board with kinder techniques and dismantling client myths about behaviour and dynamics among multi-dog homes. She will also tackle how to have tricky conversations about re-homing and permanent separation of animals in a single home.
Kristi has lived with up to 13 dogs in her home when she was running a sled dog rescue and has tested and streamlined effective and welfare-forward techniques to meet everyone’s needs while keeping the (relative) peace in a busy home.
Learning Objectives:

Identify safety considerations for multi-dog households, including with cats and children.
Understand the basics of predatory behaviour and acquired bite inhibition.
Understand and implement management (response prevention) for multi-dog households to reduce problem behaviours including fighting.
Identify useful and important training plans, and how to effectively train in a multi-dog household.
Understand the basics of classical conditioning and how to use it in a solo-counterconditioning protocol on-the-fly.
Identify and reduce risk/harm in worst-case scenarios.

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4818894

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-06-06 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

Conference - 6/2/22 to 6/5/22 - 2022 Pacific Veterinary Conference - CVMA (fee applies)
2022-06-05 07:30 - 11:50, 2022-06-04 07:00 - 19:00, 2022-06-03 07:00 - 21:30, 2022-06-02 06:30 - 19:30 | Hilton San Francisco Union Square, 333 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
The Pacific Veterinary Conference brings great continuing education to a world-class vacation destination. The four-day conference gives you the opportunity to earn CE with plenty of time to spend with family and friends.
One hour of continuing education (CE) is defined as 50 minutes of presentation and a 10-minute break. Question and answer time is included as presentation time.
VETERINARY CE
Earn up to 28.5 CEUs from over 200+ sessions.
TECHNICIAN-SPECIFIC CE
The conference provides over 26.5 hours of technician-specific CE. These hours will be applicable toward alternate route certification in California.
WEBSITE LINK: https://pacvet.net/san-francisco/

Online Course – Starts 6/5/22- Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning – IAABC (fee applies)
2022-06-05 | Virtual
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Webinar - 6/4/22 - Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2022-06-04 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8230198994835852046

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-06-03 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 - 6/2/22 - Stranger Danger: Dog to Human Aggression (Part Two) with Michael Shikashio - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-06-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
This webinar will build on the information from “Stranger Danger – Dog to Human Aggression Part One” and will detail case studies and their successful resolution. It is highly recommended to watch part one in this series as the fundamentals of the behavior change strategies are explained and discussed.
Join aggression specialist Michael Shikashio CDBC in part two of this two-part series where he will cover:

How to determine the potential outcome in a particular case
Behavior modification strategies for dog to human aggression
Case studies with video of the techniques in action and successful resolutions

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

Webinar - 6/2/22 - Stranger Danger: Dog to Human Aggression (Part One) with Michael Shikashio - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-06-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Do you have a dog that behaves aggressively towards people entering your home? Have you dealt with this issue by secluding your dog in another room of your house every time someone visits? Do you want to learn how to change this behavior and help your dogs be more comfortable with your guests?
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 may have “stranger danger” issues
Mistakes to avoid when dealing with this problem
How to safely manage dogs who behave aggressively towards visitors
Key concepts to modify this behavior

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

Online Event - 6/2/22 - Live from the Ranch with Terry Ryan and Kayla Fratt - Karen Pryor Academy
2022-06-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, June 2, at 12:00 pm (PT) with special guests Terry Ryan and Kayla Fratt. The episode will include real-time training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 6/2/22 - Responding to Disasters: Lessons Learned - CalAnimals
2022-06-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Please join us while members of the CalAnimals Emergency Management Committee discuss lessons learned in responding to major disasters. Navigating the evacuation, care, and reunification of animals during disasters is challenging and leaders who have faced these situations have learned a great deal in the process. Sometimes things go right, sometimes wrong, and we often discover ways to do better. During this session you’ll hear from our experts around the state and walk away with tips to ensure that your organization and community are prepared.
Presenters: Bryan Bray, Ventura County Animal Services; Henry Brzezinski, El Dorado County Animal Services; Cindy Machado, Marin Humane; Ryan Soulsby, Butte County Animal Services; and Brian Whipple, Sonoma County Animal Services

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YLTP0LroSyCmyldBEYSQzw

Webinar - Summer Fundraising Fundamentals: Heat Up Your Development Program - Network for Good
2022-06-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Nonprofit consultant Jayme Dingler returns once again to help demystify fundraising for nonprofit staff and board members alike.
Many organizations switch to a new fiscal year in July. This is the time to plan for the year ahead! Need to raise more money but don’t know how? Need to stand out but are worried your marketing isn’t fancy enough? Need to make a mid-year appeal but don’t have the time?
In this one-hour session, Jayme will break down some of the fundraising fundamentals that you must know to be successful – regardless of where you are in your fiscal year. She’ll provide actionable ideas that will answer the questions above and help you heat up your development program this summer. You’ll come away thinking that fundraising is “no sweat!”
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/summer-fundraising-fundamentals/

Webinar – 6/1/22 – Playgroups Part 2: The What – Dogs Playing for Life
2022-06-01 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
In Part 2, we dive into what DPFL-style Playgroups look like! During this webinar, we will view and discuss dog-to-dog communication and body language, as well as some of the operational aspects of a successful playgroup program.
Attendees will learn the various ways in which handlers should observe and learn about the dogs in their playgroups in order to create the safest, most enriching and informational experiences for the dogs in their care.
WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Webinar - 5/31/31 - Keep Moving Down the Path of Effective Pain Management: The Importance of Long(er) Duration Drugs - VETGirl
2022-05-31 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Locals? NSAIDS? Opioids?……What to use when!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Tamara Grubb, PhD, DACVAA reviews the importance of pain pathway knowledge in building effective analgesic protocols. Tune in to learn how to bridge the gap in post-operative pain management.
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this webinar is FREE to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-31-2022-keep-moving-down-the-path-of-effective-pain-management-the-importance-of-longer-duration-drugs/

Webinar - 5/31/22 - Dominance: How It Impacts Dog Training and Why It’s Not an Argument for Force - PPG (fee applies)
2022-05-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Dominance – What it is. What it isn’t… the impacts on dog training and why it’s not an argument for force.
How can the research and information on dominance be contradictory? Join this webinar to learn about social dominance, starting with an overview of conflict resolution in various species of animals.
Queen bees and workers. Why do some individuals sacrifice themselves during mating? Isn’t that maladaptive? A look at haplodiploid species and why anyone would “serve the hive.”
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
Learning Objectives

Learn how social structure can lead to adaptive processes such as sex changes to avoid conflict.
How does the sociality of the species impact displays, mating, and group dynamics.
Learn why we cannot extrapolate data from one species to another without concern.
The role of sex in various social societies. Why do some species have harems?
How exactly do dogs fit into all of this? Are dogs “dominant” if yes, does it matter?
How much does dominance impact dog training?

Presenter
Yvette Van Veen has two decades of experience training dogs, lives and works in London Ontario. She offers both group and private sessions. She has worked extensively with formerly feral dogs. Yvette’s writing has been a long-standing feature in Ontario’s newspapers, currently appearing in the Toronto Star. Her life is shared with her son Jordan, her formerly feral dog, “Kipper the ex-crotch ripper”, border collie, “Karma” and Icarus the cat. You can reach Yvette at info@awesomedogs.ca or on Facebook at facebook.com/londondogtrainer/
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4762305

Online Course – Starts 5/31/22 – Canine Impulsivity and Fear Mentorship – IAABC (fee applies)
2022-05-31 | 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 are not recorded
Meetings take place on Tuesdays at 2:00 pm Eastern (first meeting June 7th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 8 meetings for this mentorship

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/

Webinar – 5/29/22 – Focus on Tooth Resorption and Stomatitis – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-05-29 12:00 - 13:45 | Virtual
Frustrated about resorbing roots and ankylosed teeth? What about refractory oral inflammation that cannot be controlled? We understand your frustration, but there is help! Let us show you how we do it!
This VDOS webinar will focus on the two most frustrating dental and oral conditions in cats, namely tooth resorption and stomatitis. The potential causes of these conditions will be discussed. Tips and tricks how to extract resorbing teeth will be shared, and various treatment options (medical and surgical) for feline stomatitis will be reviewed. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/focus-on-tooth-resorption-and-stomatitis-3-00-pm-et-2

Webinar – 5/29/22 – Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia) – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-05-29 10:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
Feeling uncomfortable about sticking a needle through oral mucosa near a neurovascular bundle? Don’t worry, here you learn everything you need to know about nerve blocks for your dental and oral surgical patients!
This VDOS webinar will review local and regional anesthesia/analgesia for dental and oral surgical procedures in dogs and cats. Suitable local anesthetics and needed equipment will be discussed. Techniques for commonly performed dental nerve blocks (including maxillary, infraorbital, major palatine, inferior alveolar, and middle mental) will be described step-by-step. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-nerve-blocks-regional-analgesia-1-00-pm-et-2

Webinar - 5/29/22 - Home Oral Hygiene Strategies - VDOS (fee applies)
2022-05-29 08:00 - 09:25 | Virtual
How do you convince a pet owner to do daily tooth brushing? Do dental diets, chews, treats, and toys really work? Beyond oral rinses, sprays and gels and food/water additives, what else can be recommended?
This VDOS webinar will focus on measures that the pet owner can do at home to maintain oral health and reduce the need for professional treatment under general anesthesia. It will describe tooth brushing techniques and the items you can sell in your practice, including dental diets, chews, treats, toys, oral rinses, sprays and gels, as well as food and water additives. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/home-oral-hygiene-strategies-11-00-am-et-1

Webinar – 5/29/22 – Dental Cleaning and Periodontal Therapy – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-05-29 06:00 - 07:25 | Virtual
Let us show you how to make your ‘dental’ to become a professional one! Get the most out of your sonic/ultrasonic scalers, but also know how to do proper root planing, gingival curettage, and polishing!
This VDOS webinar will discuss power tools and hand instruments (scalers and curettes) needed to perform a professional dental cleaning (scaling and polishing). Closed periodontal therapy (root planing and gingival curettage) and perioceutic treatment (local administration of medications) will be reviewed. Instrument sharpening will be briefly explained. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-cleaning-and-periodontal-therapy-9-00-am-et-2

Webinar – 5/28/22 – Dental Radiography and Interpretation – VDOS (fee applies)
2022-05-28 10:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
Is your dental x-ray machine unused because nobody knows what to do with it? Let us show you the profitability of dental radiography by demystifying the many shades of gray! See what is going on below the gum line!
This VDOS webinar will review equipment/material needs to perform dental radiography in dogs and cats. Benefits and disadvantages of digital and non-digital options are outlined. Parallel and bisecting angle techniques and the most common positioning mistakes are discussed. Anatomy and pathology on numerous dental radiographs obtained from the upper and lower jaws with various lesions are explained in a systematic fashion. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-radiography-and-interpretation-1-00-pm-et-3
