Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 10/28/21 - Solving Problems with Bears and Cougars - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-10-28 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Sightings of and conflicts with bears and cougars are becoming more and more common in urban and suburban areas across the U.S. Responding to the public’s concerns about these wild neighbors can be especially difficult, given the greater potential for dangerous encounters between these predators and people. This webinar will provide an overview on the biology and ecology of these animals, how to make yards and neighborhoods less attractive to them, how to reduce conflicts with people and pets, which situations necessitate a response, and how to handle problems if they arise.
Presenter:
As Director of Humane Wildlife Conflict Resolution for The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), Lynsey White helps urban and suburban communities find effective and humane solutions to conflicts with species such as coyotes, Canada geese, white-tailed deer, and beavers. She also runs the Wild Neighbors program, which provides animal care and control professionals with resources, trainings, and consultation in the adoption of humane policies and practices for responding to calls about wildlife. Her background includes completing coyote research and data analysis for The Cook County Coyote project in Chicago, Illinois, and publishing an analysis of coyote attacks on people throughout the U.S. and Canada. Lynsey has a Master of Science degree in Conservation Biology & Sustainable Development and a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and has led wildlife conflict resolution trainings for thousands of animal care and control professionals across the U.S. and beyond.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/solving-problems-with-bears-and-cougars/

Online Event - 10/28/21 - Open Arms Huddle #8 - A Welcoming Culture Starts with You - Maddie's Fund
2021-10-28 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization, respectively, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Speakers: Danielle Harris, Pima County and Melissa Lesinky, Southern Arizona Cat Rescue
About this huddle: When your entire organization is more open and inclusive, everybody wins.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7

Webinar - 10/27/21 - Doing What’s Right Even When it’s Hard: 7 Steps for Leading in an Ethical Manner - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-10-27 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Sally Ryan will review the ethics of working in a veterinary clinic, and how it can elicit emotional responses. In this webinar, we’ll identify some common ethical dilemmas in veterinary practice, whether you’re a CSR, vet tech, veterinary associate or veterinary owner. Learn critical principles for ethical leadership and identify ways for applying the principles in practice.
This 2021 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# 20-81.

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-27-2021-doing-whats-right-even-when-its-hard-7-steps-for-leading-in-an-ethical-manner/

Webinar - 10/27/21 - Ensuring Transparency While Keeping Marketing and Adoption Counseling Separate - Maddie's Fund
2021-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The changes you can make to maximize the potential for making emotional connections between pets and potential adopters and fosters are simple but powerful. This webcast will make the case for the separation of marketing and adoption counseling through reviewing the science behind how we form relationships and why warning labels work to keep consumers from taking products home.
You’ll learn the difference between marketing and adoption counseling, what a “stop sign” is and how you can avoid them, and how to ensure that adopters and fosters are given full transparency about a pet’s history before they take them home.
This 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.
Presenters
Kelly Duer, Foster Care Specialist, Maddie’s Fund
As Foster Care Specialist for Maddie’s Fund, Kelly’s focus is on helping shelters and rescue organizations increase pet welfare through the implementation of robust foster care programs. Her role includes creating and providing training for organizations and their foster coordinators, writing, assisting with research on foster care and consulting with shelters. Her work with foster care and marketing has been featured in many national publications, websites and networks, including Animal Sheltering magazine, the Huffington Post, Best Friends magazine, BarkPost, Catster Magazine, iheartdogs.com and HuffPost Live.
Kristen Hassen, Director, American Pets Alive!
Kristen Hassen, MA, is the Maddie’s® Director of American Pets Alive!, overseeing the Human Animal Support Services project, the Maddie’s® Learning Academy, and AmPA!’s lifesaving initiatives. Previously, she served as the Director of Pima Animal Care Center, the open-admission animal services department in Tucson, Arizona, and before that, the Deputy Director of Austin Animal Center, in Austin, Texas. Kristen is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Arizona’s Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and serves on the Board of Directors of the National Animal Control Association. Kristen writes and teaches nationally and internationally on a variety of subjects including animal services organizational restructuring, transforming animal services culture, progressive animal control, high volume foster programs, animal welfare as social justice movement, crisis communications, community-centered sheltering practices, the Human Animal Support Services elements, and the future of animal welfare volunteer programs.

WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n-0uMnY4SkCu5PSOUMELZA

Webinar - 10/27/21 - The Power of Pavlov. Presented by Dr. Karolina Westlund - PPG (fee applies)
2021-10-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Classical conditioning is important to understand for anyone interacting with animals. This session will examine and discuss practical examples of:
The matter of order.
Blocking.
Overshadowing.
Respondent extinction.
Spontaneous recovery.
Pre-exposure.
Learned irrelevance.
Latent inhibition.
In the session, the presenter will discuss how these learning mechanisms impacts animals’ emotional states, decision making and behavior – and how we can best harness them.
Level of difficulty: Advanced
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4300666

Online Conference - 10/27/21 - It’s Crunch Time for Year-End Giving: Work Smarter, Not Harder - Network for Good
2021-10-27 07:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Wednesday, October 27th, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time
The competition for donation dollars is higher than ever this year. These time savers and creative approaches will help you exceed your goals without expanding your team.
Why should you attend?
Year-end fundraising is crucial to any nonprofit. Giving Tuesday is the biggest giving day of the year and 31% of all annual giving happens in December alone.
You need to make sure your campaign will yield the greatest results without over-exhausting your small but mighty team. That’s why you need to follow these tips and tricks to cut through the noise and work smarter, not harder!
Full Day Schedule
Session 1 – 10:00-10:30am: Productivity Tips for Fundraisers to Avoid Burnout this Year-End
Session 2 – 10:45-11:15am: Giving Tuesday – Is It Worth All the Hype? How to Maximize Fundraising Results on Giving Days
Session 3 – 11:30-12:00pm: Engaging Your Board in Year-End Fundraising – It’s the End of the Year, Not the End of the World!
Session 4 – 12:15-12:45pm: 4 Steps to Take Today to Retain Donors and After Year-End
Session 5 – 1:00-1:30pm: Unlock Giving Tuesday Success with Digital Community Building
Session 6 – 1:45-2:15pm: How to Send Compelling Fundraising Appeals That Actually Get Results
Session 7 – 2:30-3:00pm: Cut Through the Social Media Noise
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/crunch-time-for-year-end-giving/

Webinar - 10/26/21 - The Journey of one Cell: A Veterinary Oncology Overview - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-10-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Stage-what?!
In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Jenny Fisher, RVT, VTS (Oncology) will provide a broad overview of veterinary oncology. Tune in to follow one single cell on its cancer journey. From basic cell biology, diagnostics, staging and treatments, this webinar will cover all things oncology. Tune in to freshen up your oncology knowledge.
Want to learn more? Check out our other veterinary technician webinars HERE.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*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/october-26-2021-the-journey-of-one-cell-a-veterinary-oncology-overview/

Online Event - 10/26/21 - Open Arms Huddle #7 - Marketing Partnerships in the Community - Maddie's Fund
2021-10-26 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization, respectively, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Speaker: Luis Quintanilla, Harlingen Humane Society and Underdog Rescue
About this huddle: Churches, food banks, restaurants, community centers, car dealerships…How different partnerships can expand your reach.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7

Webinar - 10/25/21 - Combating Climate Change in Your Animal Shelter - Getting 2 Zero
2021-10-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
A Veterinarians for Climate Action & Getting 2 Zero webinar
How can animal shelters become leaders in climate sensitive design and practice?
Animal shelters provide important community services including daily care of unhoused animals, community education, and even serve an essential role during and after natural disasters such as fire, earthquake, and flood. Can animal shelters also combat climate change?
Join VfCA founding member Dr. Angela Frimberger to learn how climate change is affecting animals, leading to a need to inform animal shelter design and future planning.
Our guest speaker Bruce Playle, architect, will then explore the subject of resiliency for animal shelters broadly, shine light on the shelter of the future, and provide a menu of operational and facility changes which any shelter can implement now.
We will also hear from our ClimateSmart team who will introduce VfCA’s new program empowering vet nurses, vets and business owners to transform their animal shelters or clinics into environmental leaders.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vfca.org.au/combating_climate_change_in_your_animal_shelter_20211026

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-10-25 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 Course - Starts 10/25/21 - Canine Impulsivity and Fear Mentorship - IAABC (fee applies)
2021-10-25 | 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. Online Weekly Meetings (1 hour) take place on Mondays at 7pm Eastern (first meeting November 1st).
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 - 10/24/21 - Thwarting the Life-Robbing Disease of Canine Osteoarthritis: The Joy of Restoring Well-Being - VETGirl
2021-10-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Oh, my aching bones!
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Ross H. Palmer, MS, DACVS reviews how canine osteoarthritis negatively affects patients. Through early diagnosis and comprehensive management successful treatment can lead our patients to healthier and fulfilling lives.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar free to all!

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/october-24-2021-thwarting-the-life-robbing-disease-of-canine-osteoarthritis-the-joy-of-restoring-well-being/

Online Conference - 10/22/21 to 10/24/21 - 2021 Annual Aggression in Dogs Conference - Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
2021-10-24 06:00 - 14:30, 2021-10-23 06:00 - 14:00, 2021-10-22 06:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Are you encountering more reactive and aggressive dogs in your day to day work? Do you have a dog who needs more help with aggressive or reactive behaviors? Would you like to learn from the best in dog training and behavior as they demonstrate their work with aggression cases? Join us for the Second Annual Conference dedicated to helping dogs with aggression.
WEBSITE LINK: https://thelooseleashacademy.com/aggression-in-dogs-conference

Online Event - 10/22/21 - TBC Awards - Honoring Veterinary Nurses/Technicians - The Bridge Club
2021-10-22 17:00 | Virtual
This evening is all about celebrating you! We will be honoring the very best in veterinary medicine. Grab your spot now and also send us an email about yourself, or your colleagues, we want to know who you think deserves to be honored by The Bridge Club and showcased in this wonderful evening of toasts and honors.
More details to come, but thank you so much to Wellhaven Pet Health and Hills Pet Nutrition for their support.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/tbc-awards-honoring-veterinary-nurses-technicians

Webinar - 10/22/21 - Beyond the Job: Career Paths for Veterinary Technicians/Nurses - Think Anesthesia
2021-10-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Are you a career technician thinking of making a change? Veterinary technology and nursing are more than “just a job” it’s a career with many options. Register now for our next live Think Anesthesia® event, Beyond the Job: Career Paths for Veterinary Technicians/Nurses on Friday, Oct. 22nd at 10am PDT | 12pm CDT | 1 pm EDT. Amanda M. Shelby, BSc, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) to learn about career options for veterinary technicians. Here we will highlight leaders in the veterinary technician/nursing community and learn about how to diversity your resume and what career choices are available to veterinary technicians and nurses.  Register to celebrate the veterinary technician and earn 1 hour of RACE approved CE (non-scientific) for veterinary technicians and veterinarians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/webinars

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-10-22 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

Online Event - 10/21/21 - The State of Veterinary Online Pharmacies - The Bridge Club
2021-10-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
An opportunity to engage, authentically on the true state of online pharmacies in veterinary medicine. Join our expert panel as The Bridge Club wants to hear what you think about how to compete, and honestly what does an online pharmacy look like, if the profession is still faxing.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/the-state-of-veterinary-online-pharmacies

Webinar - 10/21/21 - The Science of Counter Conditioning with Kristina Spaulding - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-10-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Counter conditioning is one of the most common methods of reducing fear in dogs. This webinar will explore what the research has to say about the process of counter conditioning. Find out how counter conditioning works, how it’s related to extinction, what limitations it has, how it’s impacted by stress and what additional strategies we can use to enhance the treatment of fear. Even if you are experienced in the use of counter conditioning, you should get some useful information from this webinar. It’s excellent for beginners as well!
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-10-21 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

Online Event - 10/21/21 - Open Arms Huddle #6 - How to market to your entire community - Maddie's Fund
2021-10-21 10:00 - 10:40 | Virtual
Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization, respectively, followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Speakers: Heather Owen, One Tail at a Time & Heather Friedman, LifeLine Animal Project
About this huddle: How do you reach those in your community who don’t use social media or have not heard of your organization? Find out how in this Huddle presentation.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7

Webinar - 10/20/21 - A Squinting Cat? Herpes Virus Until Proven Otherwise! - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-10-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
You got the herp?
We’re not talking about the Herpes Virus you were worried about after Spring Break in 1982…
We are talking about eye problems due to Feline Herpes Virus – 1!
Join us for a 2-hour, VETgirl ophthalmology CE track webinar where Dr. Shelby Reinstein, DACVO reviews the eye conditions related to Feline Herpes Virus. In this lecture, she’ll review the basic pathogenesis and various clinical syndromes of FHV-1 including conjunctivitis, corneal ulceration, corneal sequestra, and eosinophilic keratoconjunctivitis. Find out about the various treatment options available for FHV-1, with a special focus given to newer antiviral medications.
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/october-20-2021-a-squinting-cat-herpes-virus-until-proven-otherwise/

Webinar - 10/20/21 - Aging Gracefully: Update on Canine and Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome - Fear Free
2021-10-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In part due to the excellent veterinary care that we deliver to our patients, we are presented with more geriatric cats and dogs now than we were 10 years ago. Most of us didn’t learn much about how to recognize and treat cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) in dogs and cats. In this session, attendees will learn the most up to date prevention strategies and treatments of CDS in dogs and cats.
In this webinar, Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, will cover:
1. The most common clinical signs of CDS
2. The most commonly used treatments
3. How non-medical treatments can be effective in the management of CDS patients
About the Presenter
Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. After completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Coral Springs Animal Hospital, she worked as a primary care veterinarian for two and a half years. She completed a three-year residency in behavioral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2006 and passed the board examination later that year. During her residency, she received the Resident Research Award from the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) two years in a row.
Dr. Radosta lectures nationally and internationally for veterinary professionals and pet owners and is the author of a number of textbook chapters and scientific research articles, She also co-authored “From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias” with Dr. Marty Becker, Mikkel Becker, and Wailani Sung.
She is the section editor for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and served on the 2015 AAHA Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines Task Force.
This webinar is brought to you by our friends at Zoetis Petcare.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BsVQDlTjTLuw0PS0t20_nw

Webinar - 10/20/21 - Managing Eye Care in the Shelter Environment - The AAWA
2021-10-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Learn about eye injury treatment and disease management both in the shelter and in foster care. This presentation will discuss common eye diseases in the shelter environment, including causes of corneal ulceration, conjunctivitis, and eye loss. Attendees will gain an understanding of the challenges of providing proper eye care to shelter animals, including staff training, equipment, and costs. The presenters will discuss:
• Managing ophthalmologist referrals
• Deciding which animals to send to foster and when
• Monitoring eyes in foster care, including selecting fosters and training them
• Getting buy-in from your staff and board to support the staff time, equipment needs, and training related to eye care
They will review a special needs case, including how the shelter’s communication/fundraising staff raised community funds and awareness to treat an animal in need of eye care.
This presentation is geared towards shelter medical personnel including veterinarians, technicians, as well as shelter and foster leadership.
Presenters from Charleston Animal Society, SC:
Lucy Fuller, DVM, Chief Veterinary Officer
Jodi Osborne, Foster & Rescue Coordinator
This session is part of the Shelter Medicine series, a collaboration between the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.

This live and recorded program is pending approval for:

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

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/sheltermed-10-20-21

Online Event – 10/20/21 – Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Allison Cardona – Maddie’s Fund
2021-10-20 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
Join us for an open, informal 30-minute conversation and Q+A with Allison Cardona, Deputy Director of Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control.
In this discussion with Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith, Allison speaks of overcoming her own experiences with systemic bias and what she sees as initial steps we can take to widen diversity, equity and inclusion in our field while strengthening the human-animal bond.
Afterwards, continue the conversation with Allison on Maddie’s Pet Forum: http://bit.ly/candidconvoallisoncardona
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtde6qrjIiGNCqbbGZK0bMtE1M6691oRv6

Webinar - 10/20/21 - How Cognitive Biases Interfere with How We Acquire Knowledge - PPG (fee applies)
2021-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1
Given how behaviorists, ethologists, neuroscientists and veterinarians often get into conflict, this talk discusses how our cognitive biases impact knowledge acquisition. Cognitive biases makes us reject information that we should accept, and accept information that we should reject. In this talk, the presenter will discuss a handful of them:

The curse of knowledge.
Authority bias.
The illusory truth effect.
The availability cascade.
Tribal epistemology.
Confirmation bias.
The Semmelweiss effect. The backfire effect.
Reactance.
The Dunning-Kruger effect.

The aim of this session is to open attendees’ minds more to how biases come about and how problematic this is – and facilitate those difficult discussions with people who have other backgrounds.
Level of difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate (not difficult concepts but to many people a lot of new terms, maybe)
About Your Presenter
Prof. Karolina Westlund helps pet parents and animal professionals attain happier animals that thrive in the care of humans. She grew up pining for a kitten and pestered her parents until they finally gave in. The resulting black, green-eyed, half-Siamese cat she got for her seventh birthday became a true friend who lived to be 21 years old but was an easily startled cat who often went into hiding when there were visitors. She had grand ideas about becoming a field biologist, but instead she majored in ethology and developed a passionate interest in animal welfare as seen through a multidisciplinary lens, including behaviour analysis and affective neuroscience. She is now an associate professor of ethology at the University of Stockholm, Sweden where she mainly teaches about how behavior management can be used to improve animal welfare. She also conducts live seminars, free online webinars and masterclasses in addition to more extensive courses, as well as the occasional scientific publication on the topic of enrichment, animal training and well-being.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4300656

Online Event - 10/19/21 - CARE celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month - CARE
2021-10-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
CARE is going LIVE with for part 2 of our celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
We have three more amazing guests!
Alana Yanez – Executive Director for Animal Shelter Assistance Program (ASAP Cats)
José Ocaño – Senior Director, People and Culture, Best Friends Animal Society
Nicole Galvan – Southwest Regional Coordinator, Bailing Out Benji
WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/1e45RVNb0

Webinar - 10/19/21 - All I Need to Know About Anesthesia Machines and Breathing Systems - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-10-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this 1-hour, VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Mike Barletta, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA reviews how the anesthesia machine works, different oxygen sources, oxygen flowmeters, vaporizers, CO2 absorbent, and scavenging systems. Dr. Barletta will also describe different breathing systems available on the market and will review how to choose the appropriate breathing system for different patients.
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/october-19-2021-all-i-need-to-know-about-anesthesia-machines-and-breathing-systems/

Webinar - 10/19/21 - Positive Marketing for Maximum Impact - HeARTs Speak
2021-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
While we busily work on behalf of animals, how can we also connect with community members, especially those who haven’t considered or had access to pet adoption or animal services? How can we break down stereotypes about our work and promote even our harder-to-place pets more effectively? Together we’ll tackle these questions and more! Join us October 19th at 3pm EST/12pm PST.
This 1-hour workshop examines the easy-to-implement, often subtle shifts we can make to reach new audiences and the power of positivity in building relationships and changing minds. With a focus on imagery, the language we use, and transparency, we’ll also explore how the concept of positive marketing contributes to life-saving goals.
Attendees will be able to:

Identify the broader purpose of marketing, and how positivity can open new doors
Compare elements of “positive marketing” and traditional “guilt marketing”
Reflect on the role of imagery and language/word choice in connecting with the community
Ultimately, create digital media with impact, using positive imagery and language
Understand how to handle tough topics and subjects with honesty and transparency, yet still taking a positive approach.

WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4V2fWCj6SYSYoi5GAChBkw
