Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 8/19/21 - The Roundtable: Supporting Equines Through Adoption and Safety Net Programming - The AAWA
2021-08-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
While many animal welfare organizations have made great advancements for dog and cat adoption and safety net programming, in general, equines have received less attention and resources. The ASPCA has been collecting data and collaborating with shelters and the equine industry with the aim of increasing support and decreasing risk for equines in potential need of sheltering and rehoming. If there are equines at risk in your community, join us for a conversation about elevating equines in the sheltering world.
Moderated by Katherine, Shenar, CAWA, Executive Vice President, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
The Roundtable Guests:

Emily Weiss, Ph.D., Vice President of Equine Welfare, ASPCA
Matt Levien, Director of Shelter Operations, Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Ellen Rawlins, Vice President of Operations, Humane Society of North Texas
Lori Redmon, President and CEO, Kentucky Humane Society

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/the-roundtable-supporting-equines-through-adoption-safety-net-programming

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-08-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-08-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Queensland
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 - 8/19/21 - All Aboard! Transferring Made Easy in PetPoint - PetHealth
2021-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join us for the second webinar in our Transfer Workshop Series. In this session, we will review more details to help you utilize the most effective animal transfer solution in the industry, our PetPoint Transfer Network (PPTN). We’ll also share the new Transfer Manifest Report – a report designed to make transferring animals, even in emergencies, easier than ever before. You can also make connections with other organizations across the country and win some great prizes!
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4451209414563502091

Webinar - 8/19/21 - Emergency Stabilization of the Poisoned Pet - ASPCAPro
2021-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
After a pet has been poisoned, quick thinking can save their life, which is why it’s so important for your clinic to have the correct information when presented with an emergency patient. This presentation will cover stabilizing treatments for poisoned patients and common situations and symptoms that require immediate intervention before knowing the toxicity. Toxicity cases from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center will be provided throughout the presentation as real-world examples of the information discussed.
Takeaways

Understand techniques and treatments used in the immediate stabilization of patients affected by toxins
Recognize common symptoms and signs that warrant the immediate intervention of treatment regardless of the toxicity
Become familiar with initial treatment steps using actual toxicity cases from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center

Suited For
Veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Bonus
The live webinar and post-webinar online course are RACE-approved and good for one hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Courses meet the requirements of RACE hours of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in jurisdictions that recognize AAVSB’s RACE approval.
Presenter
Andy Groszkowski, DVM, Consulting Veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology, APCC
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/emergency-stabilization-poisoned-pet

Webinar - 8/18/21 - Language That Harms Cats - MCC and Maddie's Fund
2021-08-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
How we talk about cats can influence public attitudes and behavior, so it is important to consider the words, images and stories we use—particularly when we are trying to change the way the public views and responds to our work.
Does the term “feral” hamper efforts to gain public support for community cat programs? How might your fundraising appeals accidentally create backlash against those same programs? In this fast-paced and thought-provoking webinar from Million Cat Challenge, we’ll see how we often talk about cats may actually be bad for them and make our work harder. We’ll have time after the webinar for discussion and figuring this out together. Plus, there may be bingo! To play along, download the Bingo Card PDF and cut out one of the cards before the webcast!
This webinar will be recorded.
Presenters:
Danielle Bays, Senior Analyst, Cat Protection & Policy, The Humane Society of the United States
Monica Frenden-Tarant, Maddie’s Director of Feline Lifesaving, American Pets Alive!
Dr. Julie Levy, Co-Founder, Million Cat Challenge, Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at University of Florida
This webcast has been pre-approved for 1.00 hour of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and continuing education credit by the National Animal Care & Control Association.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ThlK9FoqRJayZ8uhx6nk3g

Webinar - 8/18/21 - “No! That’s MY Owner!” Helping Dogs That Fight Over Their Owner. - PPG (fee applies)
2021-08-18 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
How can we help dogs that compete over resources, and the resource is the owner? This presentation will focus on restoring harmony between dogs who have a history of conflicts over their owner’s attention. The presenter will review the setups for safety when working these cases, discuss the behavior change strategies that are most effective, and feature videos of these techniques in action.
He will also highlight how stationing behaviors can be incredibly helpful in these scenarios, as well as discuss when to incorporate operant vs. classical conditioning, and vice versa.
Learning Objectives:

Learn the safety setups to have in place for these cases.
Review how stationing behaviors can be used for successful outcomes.
Understand when we would choose to focus on operant behaviors vs. incorporating classical conditioning strategies.

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1
About the Presenter:
Michael Shikashio CDBC is the past president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), and provides private consultations working exclusively with dog aggression cases through his business AggressiveDog.com. He is fully certified through the IAABC and is a full member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). He also hosts the popular podcast show, The Bitey End of the Dog.
He is sought after for his expert opinion by numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, New York Post, Baltimore Sun, WebMD, Women’s Health Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, SiriusXM Radio, The Chronicle of the Dog, and Steve Dale’s Pet World.
He is also a featured speaker at conferences, universities, and seminars around the world, and offers a variety of workshops, webinars, and online courses on the topic of canine aggression, including the Aggression in Dogs Master Course.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4321295

Webinar - 8/17/21 - Update on the Canine Ehrlichiosis epidemic in Northern Australia - Getting 2 Zero
2021-08-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Canine ehrlichiosis is a serious, tick-transmitted disease of dogs. Until 2020 Australia was free of this disease due to stringent pre-import screening of dogs coming into Australia. Since its initial identification in northern WA, locally acquired cases have been diagnosed throughout the NT, northern WA and northern SA, with cases also identified in dogs travelling from these regions to NSW, Qld and Victoria. This presentation will provide some background to the disease and its vector tick, an update on the number of cases reported, the signs displayed by infected dogs, and the strategies needed to manage canine ehrlichiosis.
Presenters
Professor Peter Irwin, BVetMed, PhD, FANZCVS, MRCVS
Peter graduated in veterinary science from the Royal Veterinary College, London University in 1982 and has a PhD from James Cook University (1991) for studies into canine babesiosis in Australia. He is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (Canine Medicine). Peter has worked in academia in Australia and overseas for more than 25 years as a teacher of companion animal medicine and as a researcher in the fields of veterinary parasitology and medical microbiology. He is an internationally recognised expert in vector-borne diseases and is a director of the Vector- and Water Borne Pathogens Research Group(the Cryptick Laboratory) at Murdoch University. His research concerns tick-borne infections of companion animals, wildlife and humans in Australia. Peter is currently appointed Emeritus Professor at Murdoch University.
Dr Bonny Cumming – BVSc, MVS
Bonny is a veterinarian and Program Manager -Strategic Delivery for Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities – a national not-for-profit organisation that coordinates veterinary and education programs in rural and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Bonny’s role with AMRRIC is diverse and includes establishing and managing strategic partnerships and projects, monitoring and evaluation, managing the development of the AMRRIC App, and policy and protocol development.
For the last 13 months, Ehrlichiosis has been a huge part of Bonny’s role. On behalf of AMRRIC and the remote Indigenous communities that they service, Bonny has been raising awareness of the impacts of Ehrlichiosis to all levels of government, as well as relevant community-based stakeholders. Bonny has been leading the AMRRIC team to develop a range of education resources about this new disease, and is actively involved with ongoing government responses to this disease.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.g2z.org.au/g2z-webinars-and-online-events.html

Webinar - 8/17/21 - Urinary Incontinence Update: Current Options and Their Use - VETGirl
2021-08-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this complimentary VETgirl–Merck webinar, Dr. Julie Byron, DACVIM reviews urinary incontinence. Urinary incontinence can affect up to 20% of spayed female dogs, and appears to be more commonly recognized in males recently. Join us as we walk through the diagnostic process and discuss ways to use the current medical treatments as well as where to turn if the patient fails medications.
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck, this webinar is 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, 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! Don’t see the quiz? Please check our our HELP CENTER for answers for important information, specific quiz information here!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/august-17-2021-urinary-incontinence-update-current-options-and-their-use/

Webinar - 8/17/21 - Data-Driven Decision Making for Animal Welfare Organizations: Part 1 - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2021-08-17 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
In the field of animal welfare, we have not always been the best at keeping track of data and metrics around the work we do; we are simply focused on getting the job done. That is all changing, and in order to justify our budgets, apply for grants, seek additional personnel, etc. we are not being asked to provide data to support our requests. This presentation will begin the conversation surrounding metrics we can and should be tracking in different areas of our operations, how to ensure we are getting “clean” data, and how to begin to apply it.

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

Presenters:
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Dr. Josh Fisher has an educational background in population management/medicine, public health, veterinary sciences, informatics, and healthcare administration. He has been working in the veterinary medical/animal welfare field for over 15 years holding management roles in private practices, cooperate practices, the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine, county government, and now as the Animal Services Director for the City of Charlotte/Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
A strong advocate for professional development and growth in the animal welfare industry, Josh seeks to involve staff in continued education and training opportunities as well as in cutting edge industry research. His professional interests focus on disease reduction/prevention, advanced marketing/placement and intake reduction tactics, strategic planning, and staff career development in the area of animal welfare. His projects include increasing interest of veterinary/veterinary technician students in the animal welfare industry as well as working with community veterinarians to break down barriers, develop relationships, and increase involvement in community-focused animal welfare (animal control and sheltering) practices.
It is a passion of Josh’s to bring a level of awareness to the animal welfare industry in such a way that young adults and college students make the decision to pursue animal welfare as a profession rather than falling into it by chance.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/data-driven-decision-making-for-animal-welfare-organizations-part-1/

Webinar - 8/17/21 - Beyond Fences and Fences For Fido: Unchaining Dogs by Providing Support Services - HSUS
2021-08-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join HSUS’ Amanda Arrington (Director, Pets for Life) and Kelly Peterson (Oregon state director) to learn about their experiences co-founding Beyond Fences and Fences For Fido, respectively. You’ll learn about how these organizations have worked with families and provided alternatives to tethering for thousands of dogs in North Carolina and Oregon through fencing, veterinary care, and pet supplies at zero cost to the people and families with pets that are kept outside.
This webinar will be at 1:00 pm ET, 12:00 p.m. CT.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/trainings/beyond-fences-and-fences-fido-unchaining-dogs-providing-support-services

Webinar - 8/17/21 - Scentwork Solutions for Common Behavioral Problems - PPG (fee applies)
2021-08-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Scentwork has taken off across the world as a fun activity to share with your dog, and there are a whole range of methods and approaches. While some methods concentrate on competition, there’s increasing interest in the use of scentwork and nose games within behavior modification programs.
This session will refresh your knowledge of basic scentwork approaches and their effects on the canine brain. Then, using a mixture of case studies and video, it will explore how scentwork can play a key role in behavior modification for a range of commonly presenting problems in dogs, including fear, frustration and more.
Learning Objectives:

How “sniffing” affects the canine brain.
What kind of scentwork might we use in a behavior modification program and why.
How we can integrate scentwork into behavior modification plans.

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC (pending), KPA 1
Presenter:
Dr. Morag K. Heirs PhD MSc MA(Hons)(SocSci) PGCAP CAB is a practicing clinical animal behaviorist and an enthusiastic academic with particular interests in research, evidence-based practice, scent work and deaf/blind dogs. She divides her time between academic study and clinical practice.
She is currently a visiting lecturer for the University of Edinburgh (MSc in clinical animal behavior) and supervises MSc research students there. She is also course director for three entirely online MSc programs for practitioners of nutrition science, oriental medicine and complementary medicine, and teaches research skills for practitioners.
She is a director of Well Connected Canine Ltd, based in York, U.K., and manages a small team who provide canine behavior services to private clients, local government organizations, and national animal rescue organizations. She specializes in risk assessment, treating phobias and working with deaf and/or blind dogs. She also includes skills from her previous career as a myofascial release and remedial massage therapist in many consultations.
She also enjoys canicross ultra running with her two collies and a large German wire haired pointer.

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4331471

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-08-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2021-08-09 08:00 - 09:00 | Queensland
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for all shelter personnel, paid and unpaid. If you want to connect with colleagues from the US and Canada about how they’re navigating sheltering in a post COVID world, grab a coffee and start your week out with 300 people who have the same questions, ideas and worries as you.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4

Webinar - 8/15/21 - Drugs used for CRI’s: Doses & reasons to use them! - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-08-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this VETgirl anesthesia track webinar, Dr. Jane Quandt, MS, DACVAA, DACVECC reviews anesthesia drugs to use as CRIs. Are there certain ones like fentanyl, lidocaine, ketamine, or morphine, that are a must? Can these agents be used in combination? When do we implement them and what are the indications or contraindications?
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/august-15-2021-drugs-used-for-cris-doses-reasons-to-use-them/

Webinar - 8/14/21 and 8/21/21 - Dr. Tim Lewis Presents The Biology of Dogs - PuppyWorks (fee applies)
2021-08-14 09:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
An irreverent Fun Tour Of All The Major Systems That Make Dogs So Special & How To Make Them Work Well Together!
Our dogs are far more than the sum of their parts, but knowing what’s inside them matters. In this two-part webinar series, we will look at the major systems that make our dogs so special, and then look at how to make those systems work well together, and for a very long time.
Participants will learn some amazing things about their dogs, but will also learn how to use that information to enhance the relationship and to maximize the precious time together. We will include opportunities to discuss common issues and for questions.
There is no conceivable way to diagnose your dog in a webinar setting; besides I am a research biologist not a veterinarian. You will learn how to better communicate with veterinarians and to your clients. For the professional, this series should help you explain better what is happening with your client’s dogs.
Because you asked:
Each session consists of two roughly 70 minute presentations with a 15 minute break in-between. Tim will answer questions throughout the presentation as they arise .
As always, whether you make the live sessions or not, you will be able to access a complete recording of each session for 1 year.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/timlewis

Webinar - 8/13/21 - Starting Small Animal Dentistry - VDOS
2021-08-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
This webinar will introduce you to the world of small animal dentistry and oral surgery. It will explain what equipment, instruments, materials, knowledge and practical skills are needed to become profitable in the most lucrative discipline of veterinary medicine. 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/starting-small-animal-dentistry-8-00-pm-et

Webinar - 8/13/21 - Triaging Dental and Oral Emergencies - VDOS (fee applies)
2021-08-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
How to determine whether it is TMJ luxation or open-mouth jaw locking? What to do with an avulsed tooth? Any temporary relief for the jaw fracture patient? Know the various dental and oral emergencies and provide emergency care prior to definitive treatment!
Time & Location
Aug 13, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Webinar
About the Event
This VDOS webinar focuses on triaging dental and oral emergencies. While it would be of benefit to anybody interested in small animal dentistry and oral surgery, it is specifically designed for clinicians and technicians working in an emergency setting. Various dental and oral emergencies are reviewed as they present to the frontline clinical staff, including orofacial pain, bleeding, swelling, burn, bite, laceration, degloving injury, projectile injury, tooth fracture, tooth luxation/avulsion, jaw fracture, temporomandibular joint luxation, etc. 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/triaging-dental-and-oral-emergencies-2-00-pm-et-2

Webinar - 8/12/21 - Avoid These Dermatology Case Pitfalls and Succeed! A Case-based Approach - VETGirl
2021-08-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Ashley Bourgeois, DACVD reviews how to avoid common dermatologic pitfalls and customize an individualized diagnostic and treatment plan for each of your derm cases for the best outcome when it comes to allergic dermatitis! Learn how a dermatology specialist works up cases step-by-step, and how you can apply this to your own pruritic canine patients.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, 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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/august-12-2021-avoid-these-dermatology-case-pitfalls-and-succeed-a-case-based-approach/

Webinar - 8/12/21 - Are we there yet? Creating calm, in and out of the car with Sharon Carroll - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-08-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Whether you’re traveling with your pet dog, or traveling to classes and competitions with your sport dog, the trip is more pleasant if your dog is relaxed.
Some dogs, however, really struggle to remain calm during travel. They may whine, pant, bark, pace, spin, lunge at the windows, scratch / bite at the crate door, or just appear restless or uncomfortable.
In this webinar we look at all the underlying reasons that can affect your dog’s behavior when traveling. We also discuss behavior modification and management strategies aimed at improving the journey for you and your dog.
For many dogs, these same behaviors don’t stop when the journey ends. They may exit the vehicle with so much emotion and arousal that they are unable to focus on their human. So, in this webinar we also look at strategies for producing calm behaviors when arriving and setting up at a new venue.
Key areas covered include:
• Getting in and out of the vehicle in a relaxed way.
• Traveling calmly.
• Producing calm behaviors when arriving and acclimating in new locations.
• Calm crating / stationing at new venues.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/fdsa-calendar

Webinar - 8/12/21 - The Roundtable: Beyond Best Practices: How to Make Big Changes Happen - The AAWA
2021-08-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Do you ever wonder why some agencies always seem to be on the cutting edge of advances in animal welfare, while others have difficulty implementing any change at all? Join our panel as we reflect on variations in leadership and culture that can make all the difference, regardless of agency size, location, or resources.
Moderated by Jim Tedford, President and CEO, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
The Roundtable Guests:

Mandy Evans, Executive Director, Better Together Animal Alliance
Marta Pierpoint, Executive Director, Humane Society of Western Montana
Tricia Sebes, Senior Director, Northern Tier Shelter Initiative, ASPCA
Karen S. Walsh, CAWA, LVMT, CFE, Senior Director, Animal Relocation, ASPCA

Note the special time: Thursday at 5pm Eastern.
This roundtable has been pre-approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/the-roundtable-beyond-best-practices-how-to-make-big-changes-happen

Webinar - 8/12/21 - Fear Free: Helping Shelter Pets Find Health, Happiness, and Homes - ASPCAPro
2021-08-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Fear, anxiety, stress (FAS), and frustration are usually high in shelter animals and impact their ability to adapt to a new environment. Fear Free programs can provide shelter workers and veterinary professionals with the tools to meet the needs of a pet’s physical and emotional wellbeing. This webinar will introduce viewers to the concepts behind Fear Free and how they can apply to your shelter operations.
Takeaways

Introduce Fear Free offerings and benefits
Low-cost, practical strategies to implement Fear Free in any shelter
Familiarize you with resources available through the complimentary Fear Free sheltering course

Suited For
Shelter staff and volunteers, veterinary professionals, and anyone working closely with pets in shelters.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/fear-free-helping-shelter-pets-find-health-happiness-and-homes

Webinar - 8/12/21 - CPR for the Veterinary Soul - CalAnimals
2021-08-12 10:00 | Virtual
It’s hard to go anywhere in vet med these days without hearing about problems relating to wellness, mental health, and even suicide, but what is really happening? This lecture looks at both veterinary personality types and tendencies as individuals, as well as workplace stressors common in veterinary medicine. For each topic, we will explore the literature surrounding mental wellness and veterinary stressors, with an eye to finding real-world solutions to these problems.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn common personality traits of veterinarians, as well as how
these might impact job stress and compensating techniques.
2. Discuss psychologic distress versus wellbeing problems in veterinary
medicine.
3. Examine stigmas and hurdles to seeking mental healthcare in our
profession, in addition to solutions.
4. Discuss elevated suicide rates and possible solutions, including crisis
training and limiting access to controlled substances.
5. Understand workplace and organizational stressors common in
veterinary medicine, with potential solutions.
This webinar is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. Approved for 1 hour of RACE Continuing Education
WEBSITE LINK: https://boehringer.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XYu8VOKaRkOiX5ks8egtKQ

Webinar - 8/11/21 - 5 ways to excel as a leader by understanding behavior styles - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-08-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this 1-hour, online VETgirl leadership CE webinar, Karlene Belyea, MBA, reviews behavior styles and how they affect leadership traits. One of the most important things a leader can do is to become more aware of their own and other behavioral styles in order to recognize what each style brings to the team. Join us and learn about your own style, recognize the styles of others, and better manage each style for a more productive, enjoyable and efficient workplace with healthy communication.

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!
*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/august-11-2021-5-ways-to-excel-as-a-leader-by-understanding-behavior-styles/

Online Event - Wednesdays - The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie - AmPa!
2021-08-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The AmPA! weekly Wednesday Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. #ThankstoMaddie
You’ll join AmPA! and HASS Staff and industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
#ThankstoMaddie for making education like this possible.
Registration now required! You only need to register once for 2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3nkHsZT

Webinar - 8/10/21 - Introduction to Fluid Therapy - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-08-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
LRS? Saline? Norm-R? Help! In this VETgirl webinar, Dr. Steve DiBartola, DACVIM reviews fluid therapy in veterinary medicine. Tune in because you probably missed it in vet school – things like basic principles, physiology and composition of body fluids, and recognition and characterization of disordered fluid balance. Most importantly, get a review on the types of crystalloid fluids, routes of administration, amounts and rates of fluid administration, plus how to monitor your 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.
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WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/august-10-2021-introduction-to-fluid-therapy/

Webinar - 8/10/21 - Struggle and Triumph in this Moment of Animal Welfare: An Inside Look from Pilot Shelter Directors - HASS
2021-08-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
The last year and a half has been one for the history books. In this moment of animal welfare, as intake numbers soar, people and pets are being evicted, and COVID is coming in another wave, there is struggle but there is also triumph. Join HASS Pilot Shelter Directors and members of the Managing Executive Committee, Chris Fitzgerald, Director of Rochester Animal Services, and Rebecca Guinn, CEO of LifeLine Animal Project, in a live webinar to discuss their wins and their losses. This webinar will be moderated by Maddie’s® American Pets Alive! Director, Kristen Hassen.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3316280110728/WN_-NhItPuDR7OmADRKVp8coA

Webinar - 8/10/21 - Donors ARE Data: How to Create Equity and Inclusion In Your Donor Data Practices - Network for Good
2021-08-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Donors tell us who they are and what they need from their relationship with us by the information they provide: who they are, why they give, and what matters to them.
It’s up to us to ensure we’re listening and treating them with dignity and respect.
But what if our processes are not inclusive? Could we be misrepresenting our donors – or worse!?!
In this session we’ll look at best practices in data management to ensure you’re building equity, inclusion, and representation in your database and discuss ways you can better recognize your donors for who they are.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/donors-are-data-how-to-create-equity-and-inclusion-in-your-donor-data-practices/

Webinar - 8/9/21 - MAC 2021 Webinar Series - Words Matter - Masachusetts Animal Coalition
2021-08-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
Words Matter:
The words we choose to say are the ways we represent ourselves. These words matter. Both our words and our nonverbal actions hold a lot of power, more than we probably even realize. Words are so important because they can begin to shape how an individual actually views themselves and the world. Being intentional about the words we choose involves being a practitioner of careful, thoughtful and deliberate positive communication. This is critical everywhere, yes even for those of us in animal welfare, in veterinary medicine, anywhere as global citizens working with animals and the humans who love them. But don’t worry, there is no perfect here. Everyone makes mistakes and we all will continue to do so. But if we can hone our listening skills and learn to interact with integrity and respect, we can be part of the way words can change the world. Let’s talk about this and get some practice!
Your Takeaway:
In the ever-evolving world of animal welfare we could all take a moment to reflect on what harm – or good – we might be doing by deciding to use certain words. We may be so used to certain habits that we don’t even realize what we are saying. Aimee can help us get some perspective on something many of us have probably never considered.
About Our Speaker:
As the new Vice President of Animal Welfare and Veterinary Medicine, Aimee Christian oversees the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) animal welfare and veterinary programs, including the Animal Care & Adoption Centers in Boston, Dedham, and Brewster; Community Operations; Community and Shelter Medicine; Law Enforcement; and Boston Veterinary Care (BVC). Working alongside the President & CEO, she ensures that all animal care operations are running smoothly and remain aligned with the organization’s strategic plan. Prior to joining ARL, Aimee was the Vice President of Community Medicine at the ASPCA. In that role she served communities in New York City, Los Angeles, and Miami and worked for nearly 15 years overseeing the ASPCA’s high quality, high-volume spay/neuter and basic veterinary care programming nationwide. She is a Fellow at the Center for Animals and Public Policy at Tufts University. Aimee received two master’s degrees from Harvard University, in language and in education. Her areas of expertise are in strategy, coaching/mentoring, change management, and process improvement. She is deeply committed to health equity for underserved animals and humans, and believes that the future of animal welfare is community-based. Originally from New York City, Aimee lives in Concord, Massachusetts with her family, her cats, and a flock of hens, and is a writer in her spare time. She is thrilled to be part of ARL both because its mission is so closely aligned with her passion, and because she sees it as an honor to give back to the communities in her adopted hometown of Boston.
WEBSITE LINK: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=dmv5lydab&oeidk=a07ei8sjs704a4938e9

Webinar - 8/9/21 - It Takes a Village: The Team Approach to Treating Emotional Disorder in Dogs - PPG (fee applies)
2021-08-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
This session will discuss the team approach to treating emotional disorders in dogs.
What is the role of a veterinary behaviorist in the successful treatment of emotional disorders in dogs? What is the role of the dog training professional? How should a dog training professional approach a veterinarian about medications?
Veterinary behaviorists and dog training professionals are partners, not adversaries. By working together, we can improve the lives of pets exponentially. Learn how the presenter and her colleagues have learned to work as a team with our dog training partners to build long-term successes.
Learning Objectives:
Learn about the options for referral of a pet with a behavior disorder.
Learn how dog training professionals, behavior technicians and veterinary behaviorists can work together to provide the best outcome for the patients that we share.
Learn how to approach the topic of medical treatment of a behavior disorder.
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1
Presenter:
Lisa Radosta DVM DACVB graduated from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. During her residency in behavioral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, she was presented with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists Resident research award two years in a row.
Dr. Radosta lectures nationally and internationally for veterinarians, their staff and lay people. She has written chapters for a number of textbooks including Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat, Blackwell’s Five Minute Veterinary Consult, Decoding Your Cat and Canine and Feline and Small Animal Pediatrics and is co-author of From Fearful to Fear Free. She has also published scientific research articles in Journal of Applied Animal Behavior Science and The Veterinary Journal and written review articles for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Compendium, NAVC, Veterinary Team Brief, Clinician’s Brief and AAHA Newstat. She is the section editor for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and serves on the Fear Free Executive Council and the AAHA Behavior Management Task Force.
She has been interviewed for many publications including Cat Fancy, Dog Fancy, Palm Beach Post, NAVC Clinician’s Brief, Sun Sentinel, WebMD, AAHA trends, Real Simple, Good News for Pets and AAHA News Stat. She has appeared on Lifetime television, Laurie Live, News Channel 25 (West Palm Beach, WPBF), Mitch Wilder’s Amazing Pet Discoveries, Nat Geo Wild, Animal Planet, News Channel 10 (Miami, ABC), and Steve Dale’s Pet Talk.  She also podcasts for VetGirl.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4222330
