Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 9/21/21 - Personnel Management: Not One Size Fits All - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-09-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
In this VETgirl practice management webinar, Dr. Heather Douglas, MBA, CVA reviews personnel management for the veterinary professional. Managing and leading your team depends on the individual team members. Not all team members will benefit from the same style of management, so tune in to identify the best practices for guiding your team and their individual needs!
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/september-21-2021-personnel-management-not-one-size-fits-all/

Webinar - 9/21/21 - Resource Guarding in Dogs: A Fear Free Approach - Fear Free
2021-09-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Resource guarding is a common problem in dogs with a wide variety of behavioral presentations. The condition is sometimes referred to as possessive aggression, and it poses a serious risk of injury when aggression is directed toward humans or other animals. Resource guarding can negatively affect the human-animal bond and the dog’s social relationship with other animals. In this webinar, Kenneth Martin, DVM, DACVB, will discuss prevention, establishing a diagnosis, and treatment recommendations.
Attendees will learn:
– How to provide dog owners with general recommendations for the prevention of resource guarding in dogs
– Specific training exercises helpful for preventing and treating resource guarding in dogs
– Behavior modification techniques and medications that can be helpful in treating possessive aggression
Presenter Dr. Kenneth Martin is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and a licensed practicing veterinarian in the state of Texas. He has been treating animal behavior disorders and training problems for over 20 years. Dr. Martin is a Fear Free Certified Elite Professional and a subject matter expert for Fear Free.
Brought to you by our friends at Blue Buffalo.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1XMTnOzVTVy4ElHYr5Jx5g

Online Course - Starts 9/22/21 - Stress and the Animal in Front of You: The Impact of Stress on Behavior - IAABC (fee applies)
2021-09-22 | Virtual
This course will help animal behavior consultants understand the impact of stress on animal behavior at each life stage and apply this information to working directly with those animals.
Course Begins: September 22, 2021
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
This course will help you:

Define and recognize indicators of stress
Identify and distinguish between the different types of stress
Appreciate the impact of stress on the brain and behavior over the course of an animal’s life
Describe the basic physiology of stress
Apply what you learn to your own training and behavior cases

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/stress-and-the-animal-in-front-of-you-the-impact-of-stress-on-behavior/

Webinar - 9/22/21 - How to Build a Year-End Social Media Plan that Gets Results - Network for Good
2021-09-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
The end of the year is swiftly approaching. You know what that means — giving season is almost here! So we ask the question, is your social media year-end ready?

Roughly seven-in-ten Americans use some kind of social media platform and about 30% of nonprofit website traffic comes from social media. And nearly one third (31%) of annual giving occurs in December. That’s why social media must be part of your year-end fundraising strategy.
With the focus often being on direct mail appeals at year-end, where does social media fit in? How can nonprofits cut through the year-end clutter, engage their donors, and raise more money – all without tech overwhelm or added stress?
In this webinar, digital fundraising expert Julia Campbell will show you her tried-and-true methods for creating a year-end social media plan that gets results and helps you achieve your year-end fundraising goals!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/year-end-social-media-plan/

Webinar - 9/22/21 - Spay/Neuter: Integral to Access to Care - The AAWA
2021-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
When it comes to the relationship between wellness care and spay/neuter services, in most instances the answer is AND not OR. This webinar will describe how spay/neuter outreach led to a realization that many pets are going unserved by traditional veterinary models.
There are still pockets of urgent need where spay/neuter is critical for lifesaving. However even in areas where pet populations are more in balance, we continue to need spay/neuter to maintain that balance. We will describe the categories of animals best served by the high volume high quality spay/neuter model (HQHVSN).
Finally, we will discuss several models to demonstrate how spay/neuter clinics provide access to veterinary care. While spay/neuter clinics should focus on what they do best for maximum efficiency, as a wider community, we have an obligation to support cradle-to-grave-care for all pets. Spay/neuter clinics should work within a network of providers within each community to bridge gaps and overcome barriers to care. Strategies for tackling this work and presenting it to funders will be described.
Presenters:

Dr. Phil Bushby, Professor, Marcia Lane Endowed Chair of Humane Ethics and Animal Welfare, Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA, Director, Tufts Shelter Medicine Program & the Luke and Lily Lerner Spay Neuter Clinic at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
Aimee St. Arnaud, Business Partner, Open Door Veterinary Support

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 approved for:

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

50 minutes of the live session / watch 50 minutes of the recording in order to receive the 1-hour credit of RACE CE.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/92221-spayneuter-integral-to-access-to-care

Webinar - 9/22/21 - Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomie #3: Collaborating with Indigenous Communities in the Northern Tier to Advance Animal and Human Welfare - ASPCAPro
2021-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Northern Tier refers to Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin. 295 of the 574 federally recognized Tribes have tribal homelands in the Northern Tier.
Join us to learn how to build impactful and sustainable partnerships with Indigenous communities facing animal welfare challenges. Guest speakers will share stories of successful collaborations, and attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the importance of integrating a culturally sensitive and collaborative approach into their mission and operations. This presentation will explore historical and current events that have shaped the relationships between the animal welfare field and indigenous communities and how racism, exploitation, and cultural appropriation have exacerbated existing challenges.

Takeaways

Gain insights into how your agency can engage in collaborative, effective, and culturally sensitive partnerships with indigenous communities to maximize impacts.
Hear stories from animal welfare agencies and tribal members who have helped build successful partnerships between indigenous communities and animal welfare agencies.
Learn about the history of racism and genocide that has contributed to ongoing social and economic injustice for indigenous communities and how this relates to animal welfare.

Suited For

Animal welfare professionals, volunteers, and tribal community members looking to establish or improve partnerships between indigenous communities and animal welfare agencies/services.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomie-3-collaborating-indigenous-communities

Online Event - 9/22/21 - The Dos and Don'ts to Getting Your Dream Veterinary Job - The Bridge Club
2021-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
This is a veterinary and veterinary technician student discussion to help navigate the etiquette that goes along with the job search. This conversation will not be on where to look or find the opportunities but rather, what you need to have in your resume, or how to address a cover letter that are so vital, it can be stopping you from ever getting that perfect job.
Join us to network, problem solve and listen to an expert who has placed students all across the US. Thank you to IDEXX and Royal Canin for helping bring this conversation forward. This conversation iwill be on AirMeet, a conference platform to allow you to connect and engage with students across the country.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/the-dos-and-donts-to-getting-your-dream-veterinary-job

Webinar - 9/22/21 - The Cutting Edge on Eyelid Disorders in Dogs - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-09-22 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Join us for this 2-hour, VETgirl ophthalmology CE track webinar where Dr. Shelby Reinstein, DACVO presents various eyelid disorders in dogs with tons of clinical photos and surgical tips. Tune in to learn about distichia & ectopic cilia, entropion, blepharitis, and eyelid neoplasia. More importantly, find out how to medically & surgically manage these eyelid disorders in dogs.
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/september-22-2021-the-cutting-edge-on-eyelid-disorders-in-dogs/

Webinar - 9/23/21 - Increase Licensing Revenue & Compliance at No Cost to You. Meet DocuPet! - CalAnimals
2021-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Many of our members are now working with DocuPet to increase revenue and streamline their licensing programs. Effective licensing programs are important for your community and can help fund your great work. DocuPet can support these efforts and help you yield better results at no cost to your organization. Interested? Of course you are! Please join us for an overview of this great offering.
In this webinar, Grant Goodwin, DocuPet’s CEO, will conduct a demonstration of their program highlighting key components including:
– Customized online licensing platform
– Data cleaning and management
– Reminder, warning and citation communication
– Performance and financial reporting
– Customer service provision
– Canvassing, online advertising and marketing services
Grant will also present summary data highlighting the effectiveness of the program, and host a Q&A session for attendees.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Webinar - 9/23/21 - Changing Behavior by Arranging Antecedents with Kathy Sdao - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2021-09-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Professional animal trainers and behavior consultants sometimes overlook or undervalue Level 2 (Antecedent Arrangements) of the Humane Hierarchy. This six-level progression of behavior-change procedures, arranged so that the least intrusive, most positive interventions come first, was first elucidated by Dr. Susan Friedman in 2010. (See What’s Wrong With This Picture? Effectiveness is Not Enough) It informs the core ethical commitment of several professional animal-training organizations (e.g., IAABC, CCPDT). Yet we may be tempted to “skip ahead” to familiar operant training procedures such as positive reinforcement (Level 3) & differential reinforcement of alternative behaviors (Level 4). Antecedent arrangements (Level 2) suggest we notice and adjust the animal’s environment in ways that facilitate the behaviors we wish to reinforce. It invites us to be creative in changing conditions that precede these behaviors, with the goal of making learning more effective and efficient. Note that Level 2 is much broader than simply “managing the environment” to prevent problem behaviors from occurring. We’ll look at many specific examples of antecedent arrangements drawn from Kathy’s work with her behavior-consultation clients.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/changing-behavior.html

Webinar - 9/23/21 - Jessica Hekman, PhD - Stressed Out: Dogs, Hormones, and Stress - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-09-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
What happens in your dog’s brain and body when something scares her? How long can you expect her stress response to last? In this webinar, Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD, will talk about the stress response in dogs. She will explain the original evolutionary purpose of the stress response; what the hormones involved in it (like cortisol) do in the body; the difference between acute and chronic stress and the different effects the have on dogs’ health; and what we know about how long it takes the body to clear those hormones. You will definitely learn some cool stuff about how the brain works and what that means for your dog’s ability to focus through the stress of something like a trial environment!
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
Please 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 - 9/23/21 - The Cutting Edge on Eyelid Disorders in Dogs - VETGirl
2021-09-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Jane Sykes, PhD,DACVIM reviews current understanding of the epidemiology of Lyme disease in dogs and humans. Tune in to learn the approach to diagnosis of Lyme, what to do about unsuspected positive test results, when to treat, and the role of vaccination and differences in vaccine types!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar free to all!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/september-23-2021-logical-lyme-lessons/

VIN/IVAPM Rounds - 9/23/21 - Detecting, Diagnosing, and Monitoring Feline OA Pain: Overview of a Practical Approach, and Discussion of the Role of the MiPSC and FMPI-sf - VIN/VSPN
2021-09-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Presented by B. Duncan X. Lascelles, BSc, BVSC, PhD, FRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS, and Margaret E. Gruen, DVM, MVPH, PhD, DACVB
Attend this session to earn 1 hour free CE credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10423574

Webinar - 9/23/21 - Stressed Out: Does it Look Like You Think it Does? - Amy Cook, PhD - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-09-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Most of us know the overt signs of more extreme stress, but if you want to help your dog not get that stressed then you need to intervene early, and that means knowing it’s much more subtle signs! In this webinar we’ll go over signs of stress from the most overt to the most subtle, and consider strategies for lessening stress when it comes up from the environment and from your training choices.
Please 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 - 9/26/21 - Update on clinical use of probiotics in dogs and cats - VETGirl
2021-09-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Are all probiotics the same?
In this complimentary VETgirl–Purina webinar, Dr. Michael R. Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM reviews how to select probiotics to use in your clinical practice. What clinical situations should we be reaching for probiotics (e.g., GI disease, stress, as immune modulators), and what’s the evidence? In this lecture, only products for which peer reviewed clinical study results are available will be discussed.
Thanks to sponsorship from Purina, 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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/september-26-2021-update-on-clinical-use-of-probiotics-in-dogs-and-cats/

Webinar - 9/28/21 - Are you ready for CATastrophe? - National Kitten Coalition
2021-09-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Disasters can affect anyone. Preparing to care for your family, pets, fosters, and shelter animals during and after an emergency is vital before the disaster hits.
This session will offer participants a brief overview of emergency planning and response for animal shelters, rescue groups, and foster parents, with a focus on considerations for kittens. It will cover common emergencies to prepare for, information on creating an emergency plan for shelters and foster homes in advance of a crisis, and agencies and organizations that can help with the process. We will also touch on the concept of community animal response teams and how you can join or create a team within your community.
Our speaker is Joanna Fortin, Director of Community Programs for the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria in Alexandria, Virginia.
WEBSITE LINK: https://kittencoalition.org/event/webinar-are-you-ready-for-catastrophe/

Webinar - 9/28/21 - Skin and Reconstructive Surgery: Local Flaps Any Practitioner Can Do - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-09-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual
In this 1-hour, VETgirl online CE webinar, Dr. Philipp Mayhew, DACVS reviews basic principles of skin and reconstructive surgery including the cutaneous blood supply, principles of dealing with excessive tension and options for closure of larger skin defects. Learn how to use simple local flaps, so you can close those challenging wounds!
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/september-28-2021-skin-and-reconstructive-surgery-local-flaps-any-practitioner-can-do/

Webinar - 9/28/21 - Providing the Optimum Environment for Cats - Fear Free
2021-09-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Many behavior problems in cats develop due to our failure to provide them with their behavioral needs. This presentation with Valarie Tynes, DVM, DACVB, DACAW, will review the social structure of the cat and why multi-cat households can be so stressful. Recognizing these signs of stress and how to avoid their development be covered. In addition, a variety of tips for meeting the environmental and behavioral needs of the cat will be reviewed.
Attendees will learn:
– The unique social structure of cats and how it impacts stress in the multi-cat household
– Some common signs of stress in cats
– Ways for meeting the environmental needs of the cat
Brought to you by our friends at Ceva Animal Health
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WLJL2GVQROGoHiMQcmOcqQ

Online Conference - 9/29/21 - Pivot! Make Your Nonprofit Adaptable To Survive What’s Next - Network for Good
2021-09-29 07:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
I know we’re all tired of hearing it, but these are uncertain times. With the Delta variant in the conversation, the future of fundraising remains unclear. To paraphrase the great Ross Geller, now is the time for your nonprofit to PIVOT! You need to continue to be flexible and continue to adapt to survive. We can help.
Learn How to Adapt Your Nonprofit Strategic Plan
Register today to learn how your organization can quickly shift strategies (from fundraising to marketing to events & more!) and capitalize on the biggest fundraising season of the year. Don’t cancel your plans for year-end fundraising just yet. Join our team of nonprofit experts for an inspiring day of learning and get ready for your organization to PIVOT!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/make-your-nonprofit-adaptable/

Webinar - 9/29/21 - Cures4Cats Webinar Series - “Feline HCM and the Role of Nutrition” - EveryCat Health Foundation
2021-09-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join EveryCat Health Foundation for the second webinar in the 2021 CURES4CATS HCM series, sponsored by Antech Diagnostics.
Feline Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common heart disease in cats. This presentation will review HCM, its prevalence, risk factors, signs, and breed predispositions. We will take an in-depth look at the role of nutrition as part of effective multimodal management of HCM, examining specific nutrients which aid in improving the quality of life for cats with HCM Effective treatment requires a multifaceted approach, of which therapeutic nutrition is an important component. We will take an in-depth look at foods formulated for cats with cardiovascular disease and the specific nutrients that may help manage hypertension, decrease fluid retention, maintain heart muscle function, and help slow the progression of concurrent disease processes. RACE approval is pending.
Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) is a licensed veterinary technician with a master’s degree in physiology and a master’s degree in counseling psychology. She began her career in human medicine working as an emergency psychologist and as a poison specialist dealing with human and animal poisonings.
Kara is the Founder and Past President of the Academy of Veterinary Nutrition Technicians. She teaches nutrition courses around the world. Kara is an independent nutritional and well-being consultant, the Director of Veterinary Nurse Development for Wellhaven Pet Health, and is the Editor in Chief of Today’s Veterinary Nurse. She has authored many articles, textbooks, and textbook chapters and is an internationally invited speaker, focusing on topics of nutrition, leadership, and technician utilization.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6754029867395372302

Webinar - 9/29/21 - Being a Leader in Your Practice - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-09-29 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Calling all vet students and new grads!
Let me fill you in… veterinarians aren’t born leaders!
In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Peter Weinstein, MBA reviews how to be a leader in your veterinary practice. Tune in to learn what skills it takes to be a leader, how to develop those skills, and how to act like a leader in your veterinary 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/september-29-2021-being-a-leader-in-your-practice/

Webinar - 9/30/21 - Top 3 Solutions to End Doorbell Pandemonium - Nancy Tucker - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-09-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
The doorbell. Ugh. If anything can cause the most canine chaos with the least amount of effort, it’s the common doorbell or a knock at the door. That simple musical chime (or knock-knock) triggers barking, racing through the house, and crowding the entrance. Even when the sound just comes from the TV!
What follows is often the addition of human voices shouting over the noise in an unsuccessful attempt to quiet things down.
There’s a better way. No shouting, no diving for the mute button on the remote, no wading through barking, hopping dogs at the door.
In this webinar we’ll cover the top 3 approaches to curbing the chaotic response to doorbells or knocking, with the aim to restore peace and calm in your home, even when the UPS driver shows up.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 9/30/21 - Monitoring: What monitors tell you & what is considered standard of care - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-09-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this 1-hour, VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Jane Quandt, DACVAA, DACVECC reviews monitoring equipment that is essential while monitoring your sedated or anesthetized patients. Should each clinic have an ECG, blood pressure monitoring, capnography and pulse ox? In this webinar, she’ll review the pros and cons, mechanism of action, and why monitoring can save your patient’s life!
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/september-30-2021-monitoring-what-monitors-tell-you-what-is-considered-standard-of-care/

Webinar - 10/2/21 - Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2021-10-02 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/register/2061792523453401613

Online Event - 10/5/21 - Open Arms Huddle Kickoff & An Informed Approach to Trauma - Maddie's Fund
2021-10-05 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.
Huddle Speakers: Sloane Hawes, MSW and Nina Ekholm Fry
About this huddle: Providing welcoming and inclusive practices in animal welfare can be achieved in many ways. This kickoff Huddle will provide an overview and engage in a discussion of how a trauma informed approach to your work can make a foundational impact.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7

Conference - 10/6/21 to 10/9/21 - Wild West Vet 2021 - Vet Show (fee applies)
2021-10-06 08:00 - 19:00 | Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV, United States
Gain up to 36 hours of CE while experiencing new adventures in Reno at Wild West Vet 2021! Enjoy the convenience and fun of learning and staying overnight at the grandiose Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. Meet veterinary professionals like yourself, build on your knowledge, and much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us.vetshow.com/wild-west-vet

Webinar - 10/6/21 - How to Create a Successful Nonprofit Development Team - Network for Good
2021-10-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Part 1 of a 2 part development team series!
Join Alyssa Wright for an hour of assessment to look at a variety of different development team structures and decide what’s the choice now and the choice into the future for your growing nonprofit.
Plus! Get tips, tricks, and insight to retain development staff, which is often one of the main reasons organizations struggle to raise money and create effective cultures of philanthropy.
Stay tuned for part 2: Retaining a Successful Development Team!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/create-a-successful-development-team/

Webinar - 10/6/21 - Who Controls the Training Session - You or the Animal? Presented by Dr. Karolina Westlund - PPG (fee applies)
2021-10-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
Many animal trainers, veterinarians and pet owners highlight the importance of controlling animals. Controlling them, as in restricting the animals’ movement, their choices and their opportunities to control their environment through their behavior.
Sometimes you have to, for safety reasons. But often you don’t – and more often than you might think. Actually, the trend in modern animal training is to deliberately and strategically shift control from the handler to the animal, while still staying safe. Giving control to animals enables us to better understand their quirks and preferences, not to mention reducing fear and improving welfare. In this session, the presenter will walk through a formal training session and discuss all the possible ways of handing control to the animal during training. For instance:

Does the animal have control when, where and with whom a training session starts?
When ending it?
When individual trials within a session start (so called start buttons).
Which behavior to work on?
Can he say, “No, actually, I changed my mind?”
Can he choose his reinforcer?

These questions and more will be discussed. Some might say it’s preposterous to allow the animal to dictate the training session. But that’s not what the presenter is saying you should do. After all, you have options, too, and one of them is to choose when to hand over control to the animal – and when not to.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4300600

Online Conference - 10/7/21 to 10/9/21 - EVCBMAW 2021 Online Congress: Anthropomorphism – Where can it take us? - EVCBMAW (fee applies)
2021-10-07 | Virtual
Due to the continued situation with COVID-19 and the unpredictability of international travel and of the possibility to gather in large groups later this year, the Boards of ECAWBM, ESVCE, AWSELVA and VDWE have recently agreed to organize the 2021 conference as an entirely online event.
Early Bird registration will be open from May, 15th until June, 30th.
Registration will be closed on September, 22nd.
We promise this will be a memorable event!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.evcbmaw.org/

Online Event - 10/7/21 - Open Arms Huddle #2 - How to be Open to New Ideas - Maddie's Fund
2021-10-07 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: Allison Cardona, County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control and Alex Tonner, Paws for Life K9s
About this huddle: How letting go of old ideas can open new opportunities to processes that are equitable and inclusive.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7
