Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 7/13/22 - Triage: A Skill That Goes Beyond Intuitive - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-07-13 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Ready… set… triage!
In this 1-hour VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Tiffany Gendron, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews the principles of triage. Tune in to learn how to use your exam and triage assessment to get the patient the care they need when they need it!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl
CE Tracking #: 20-902860/902904
This program is RACE-approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-13-2022-triage-a-skill-that-goes-beyond-intuitive/

Webinar - 7/12/22 - Overcoming Leadership Obstacles to Strengthen Fear Free Culture - Fear Free
2022-07-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Looking for practical ways to improve happiness and productivity while decreasing burnout and dysfunction in your practice?
Join Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP, Elite FFCP (Veterinary) who will explore ways to overcome leadership obstacles and strengthen a Fear Free culture.
Attendees will learn to:
– Identify dysfunction in your practice
– Embrace vulnerability to repair trust with your employees
– Apply advanced Fear Free concepts<
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wCOKhU35Qlq51jyfN0gr0A

Webinar - 7/12/22 - Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-07-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
At Dogs Playing for Life’s Stranger Danger webinar, hosted by Aimee Sadler, CEO and Founder of DPFL, you will learn how to work with dogs that are wary of strangers by building their confidence and helping them develop new skills which will enable them to meet new people (and potential adopters) happily and successfully! Even for the private dog trainer or dog owner, the skills taught in this webinar will help support your stranger danger dog to expand their comfort level when meeting new people at home!
This webinar will demonstrate:
— DPFL’s Assess and Progress approach: fluttering between assessing and influencing behavior to determine how a dog might respond WITHOUT proper human support to determine what training is necessary for successful placement
— Comprehensive Tool Selection: determining what tool will best support the dog while keeping the handler and others safe during the learning process
— Principles vs. Methods: determining what approach will teach the dog as efficiently and effectively as possible
— Creative Proofing: conducting training with the goal of solid generalization of new skills so that dogs are able to work for multiple handlers with clarity and confidence
Come learn how to safely and effectively reach this segment of the canine population through in-depth behavior analysis, dynamic video examples, and practical approaches designed for anyone who is trying to find solutions for the dogs who need this extra human support.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oCB1kIf8QkS5Ux1m-q2kXg

Online Event - 7/12/22 - YouTube LIVE: Keep Moving Down the Path of Effective Pain Management: The Importance of Long(er) Duration Drugs - VETGirl
2022-07-12 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
What’s new with pain control?
In this complimentary, 30-minute, YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Tammy Grubb, PhD, DACVAA will review the importance of pain pathway knowledge in building effective analgesic protocols, discuss the biggest gap in our current analgesic drugs and introduce a new, longer-duration opioid for post-operative pain relief.
NOTE: There is no registration required for this CE opportunity. Simply go to our YouTube Page where the webinar will be held LIVE at the time of the event!
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl
RACE Program number: 20-911306/911312
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-12-2022-youtube-live-keep-moving-down-the-path-of-effective-pain-management-the-importance-of-longer-duration-drugs/

Webinar - 7/11/22 - Antimicrobial Stewardship: What Does that Change to my Daily Practice? - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-07-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Up your antibiotic game!
In this 1-hour VETgirl webinar, Dr. Julie Menard, DACVECC reviews antimicrobial stewardship and how this may impact your daily practice. Tune in to learn when and which drugs to use for certain diseases, how to maximize antimicrobial efficacy based on their pharmacological properties, when and how to de-escalate treatment, and how to decide on duration of antimicrobial therapy.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl
RACE Provider number: 20
RACE Program number: 902860/902904
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-11-2022-antimicrobial-stewardship-what-does-that-change-to-my-daily-practice/

Webinar - 7/10/22 - Otitis Externa Help - VETGirl
2022-07-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Chronic “check ears” got you scratching your head?
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Merck Animal Health webinar, Dr. Mike Canfield, DACVD reviews the anatomy of the ear. Tune in to learn what equipment and procedures to use and how to effectively treat otitis externa.
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, free to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-10-2022-otitis-externa-help/

Holiday - July 10 - Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day - Maddie's Fund
2022-07-10 | Virtual
On July 10, 2021 Maddie’s Fund® presented the 2021 Avanzino Leadership Award to Lila Miller, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) for her trailblazing leadership and purposeful dedication to the field of veterinary shelter medicine.
A proclamation of Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day has been declared for July 10. Recognition of Dr. Miller, this day and the Avanzino Leadership Award was received from U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Representative Tom Reed, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Assemblywoman Deborah Glick, New York City Mayor’s office, City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick, and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer.
Dr. Miller has long been a pioneer and leading voice in veterinary shelter medicine. She transformed the lives of countless pets, developing the first veterinarian-written guidelines for shelter animal care, which are now used in shelters across the country to ensure the humane treatment of shelter pets. An unassuming trailblazer, she’s educated a generation of students about issues shelters face and has paved the way for women of color in veterinary medicine. In 1977, Dr. Miller was one of the first two African American women to ever graduate from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
“Dr. Miller is the mother of shelter medicine,” said Dr. Laurie Peek, Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team. “She has forged a path to achieve not only her childhood dreams of becoming a veterinarian, but also inspires generations of veterinarians along the way. Shelter medicine changes everything because of her. We owe Dr. Miller our deepest gratitude for her bold ideas and innovative work. We are so very fortunate to have a living legacy in the field of animal welfare and our world.”
The Avanzino Leadership Award is presented with a $25,000 grant which Dr. Miller has designated to Animal Care Centers of New York City.
In 1999, Dr. Miller taught the first shelter medicine class in the U.S. at Cornell, and in 2003 taught the first shelter medicine course on Veterinary Information Network (VIN). She co-founded the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) and has also co-edited four shelter medicine textbooks, served as adjunct professor at both Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine, and has lectured extensively both nationally and internationally.
She spent her entire groundbreaking veterinary career with the ASPCA as the Director of the ASPCA’s Brooklyn Clinic, Veterinary Advisor, Vice President of Veterinary Outreach, and Vice President of Shelter Medicine, retiring in 2019. She currently serves as a member of the American Association of Veterinary State Boards advocating for animal shelters.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office presented a letter of commendation to Dr. Miller at the virtual awards ceremony. “The NYC Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare holds Dr. Miller in the highest regard,” said Christine Kim, Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Animal Welfare. “I congratulate Dr. Miller on the well-deserved recognition for her lifelong commitment to shelter medicine and for her trailblazing legacy that inspires people of color exploring pathways into an historically white profession.”
The Avanzino Leadership Award is named after Rich Avanzino who is considered the father of the no-kill movement and was Maddie’s Fund President from 1999 – 2015. This award recognizes significant achievement and courage to look beyond the status quo and make bold decisions to improve the lives of pets and their people.
Help us in celebrating Dr. Lila Miller’s impact on Shelter Medicine every July 10th!

Hybrid Conference - 7/8/22 to 7/9/22 - EveryCat Health Symposium - Health Breakthroughs for Every Cat: FIP and Beyond - EveryCat Health Foundation (fee applies)
2022-07-09 05:30 - 14:00, 2022-07-08 08:30 - 15:00 | University of Florida School Straughn Center, 2142 Shealy Dr., Gainesville, FL, 32608, United States
EveryCat Health Foundation, in collaboration with Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, will present “Health Breakthroughs for Every Cat: FIP and Beyond”, a feline health symposium, on Friday, July 8th, and Saturday, July 9th, 2022 at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
The formal education program will begin at 11:30 am and conclude at 6 pm on July 8th then continue from 8:30 am to 5 pm on July 9th. We will welcome pioneers in cat health from across the globe who will be presenting on topics such as FIP, Kitten Health, Cat Friendly Homing, Treating Chronic Pain, Community Cats, FeLV and more…. See below for a full list of presenters.
RACE ( Registry of Approved Continuing Education) Credits will be available to veterinary professionals, pending approval – up to 10 RACE credits. To receive your credits, please select the RACE credit tickets.
REGISTER HERE
Virtual and In-Person Registrations are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
WEBSITE LINK: https://reg.conferences.dce.ufl.edu/Basic/1400084944

Webinar - 7/7/22 - Spiral Up to Success: Improve the Flow, Fun, and Effectiveness of your Training (WORKING WEBINAR) - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Spiral training emphasizes flow and fun in training by removing the “linear/singular goal” approach to acquiring skills. By substituting a spiral made up of a wide variety of needed skills, you and your dog will be able to train longer with more joy and less stress – what a win for your team!
In this webinar, you’ll learn what qualities to consider in your spiral training and how to attain your goals without hyper-focusing on any singular skill or behavior. You’ll observe video examples of typical spiral training sessions where we incorporate toys, food, and behavior work amongst all of the skill training to ensure you cover as much territory as possible. One day, a few months down the road, you will look back and be amazed at what your dog can do – significant progress with less effort and more fun!
Presenter: Denise Fenzi
This is a working webinar. That means you’ll be given a short break before Q&A to put what you learned into practice. When the break is over, you can return to the group and ask your questions to ensure you have a solid grasp of the materials.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 7/7/22 - Anesthesia for the Patient With Endocrine Disease - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-07-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this 1-hour, VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Mike Barletta, MS, PhD, DACVAA reviews anesthetic management of dogs and cats with endocrine diseases. Dr. Barletta will discuss drug protocols and monitoring for patients with diabetes mellitus, hyper/hypoadrenocorticism, and hyperthyroidism. Tune in to find out what you need to do differently for your endocrine 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/july-7-2022-anesthesia-for-the-patient-with-endocrine-disease/

Webinar - 7/7/22 - Imitation and Mimicry: You Can Do It! with Julie Flanery - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-07-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
It gave me shivers the first time my dog mimicked me, to do what I just did… on cue.
In teaching my dog to imitate and mimic behaviors I demonstrated for her, I felt a unique connection and discovered a new way to communicate with my dog. You too can have that same feeling of wonder, amazement and surprise the first time, and every time your dog shows just how capable they are of this extraordinary skill.
Come and learn a step-by-step protocol developed by Claudia Fugazza, that teaches your dog to not only mimic your behavior, but transfer that understanding in the teaching of new, unknown behaviors. Learn how teaching your dog to imitate you can enhance any training method you already use.
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Event – 7/7/22 – Live from the Ranch with Dante Camacho – Karen Pryor Academy
2022-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, July 7, at 12:00 pm (PT) with special guest Dante Camacho. The episode will include real-time training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 7/7/22 - Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2022-07-07 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://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-july-2022/

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-07-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-06-30 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

Conference – 7/7/22 to 7/9/22 – Best Friends National Conference – Best Friends (fee applies)
2022-07-07 - 2022-07-09 | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
We are excited to announce that in 2022, the Best Friends National Conference will return as a live, in-person event, to be held at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. During this event, you’ll connect with animal welfare leaders from across the country, unite with like-minded animal welfare supporters and gain knowledge to save the lives of more homeless pets in your community.
Who should attend? Everyone! Whether you’re the director of a local shelter, a volunteer at an animal organization, an animal control officer, a veterinarian, an adoption counselor or just someone who wants to learn more about animal welfare, this event is for you.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends.org/events/best-friends-national-conference

Webinar - 7/6/22 - What's Your Dog Currency? Presented by Shannon Riley-Coyner - PPG (fee applies)
2022-07-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
When bonding with or training your pet, what keeps them motivated?
Learning Objectives:

Understand why currency is not a “one-size-fits-all”
Learn what an emotional bank account is and how it is helpful
Why “currency” can help when working with your pet

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About Your Presenter:
An internationally sought-after speaker, Shannon has been a pet lover all her life and a dog trainer for over 20 years. She has spent her life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds. She spoke at Pet Professional Guilds Geek Week Australia in 2021, has worked in the Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as a handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. She has participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West.
Her education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
Shannon created Truly Force Free Animal Training in 2015 so that anyone, anywhere could have access to force free, positive reinforcement animal training. In 2018, Shannon published “The Evolution of Dog Training” available in audio, print and Ebook.
Shannon’s dog training philosophy revolves around force free, positive reinforcement; however, her goal is for healthy happy relationships between pets and their people. Diet, exercise, environment, and training all play a significant role in achieving this goal.
Shannon spent many years as the head dog trainer for PAWS for Healing, a pet assisted therapy organization. She performed temperament testing and assisted in the training of therapy dogs who visited hospitals, veteran groups, special educational facilities, and convalescent homes. She believes strongly in the benefits of developing the human animal bond and can assist in coaching for pets and their human companions to develop that connection.
Shannon is a past President for the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4843822

Webinar - 7/5/22 - DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-07-05 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Reactivity on the part of dogs living in shelters is a rampant issue that can contribute to behavioral deterioration, increased length of stay, and even loss of life. From a misdiagnosis of “aggression” to dogs whose reactive behavior escalates to problematic and potentially unsafe levels, learning how to help dogs suffering from reactivity issues is a crucial need shared by our entire industry.
While this webinar can be attended as a standalone course, we will build on our Fancy Footwork approach to handling and training to offer practical training, handling, and safety solutions to on-leash reactivity for dogs living in shelters.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c0jMB3jMRoWD3JTjmYGA_Q

Online Certificate Program – Starts 7/1/22 – Animal Shelter Behavioral Management Certificate Program – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2022-07-01 | Virtual
The shelter environment is a very stressful place that affects the psychological well-being of the animals. Comprehensive behavior programs are essential to keep the animals behaviorally and emotionally healthy during their stay. This eight-week course will give you the knowledge and skills to develop an effective behavior program aimed at improving the welfare of the animals in your care.
UPCOMING DATES:7/1/2022 – 9/4/22
Who will benefit from this program?

Anyone currently affiliated with an animal shelter or rescue organization who wants to learn more about animal behavior as it relates to the shelter/foster environment.
Anyone who wants to improve the emotional wellbeing of the animals in your care.
Anyone seeking a behavior specialist position with an animal shelter or rescue organization.

What You Will Learn

Gain knowledge on how to read dog and cat animal body language and signaling
Learn techniques for safe, humane handling of the animals
Understand how the shelter environment effects the emotional wellbeing of the animals and how to use stress reduction techniques to improve welfare
Gain knowledge on how to keep the animals physically, mentally, and socially stimulated through shelter-wide enrichment programs
Understand the value of effective canine and feline behavior assessments
Obtain the knowledge and skills needed to implement training and behavior modification techniques to improve the behavior and emotional state of the shelter animals
Obtain skills needed to ensure quality customer service for adoption counseling and follow-up.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 4.8 CEUs
Course Code: UNSM 050
Course Price: $399
WEBSITE LINK: https://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates

VIN Rounds – 6/30/22 – So, Does it Mean Anything?: An Introduction to New Clinical Pathology Paradigms – VIN/VSPN
2022-06-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Randolph Baral, BVSc, MACVSc (feline), PhD, presents “So, Does it Mean Anything?: An Introduction to New Clinical Pathology Paradigms.”
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10983431

Webinar - 6/30/22 - Erin Lynes - Leash Skills for Puppies - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-06-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
One of the most common training issues – across dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes – is leash pulling! Everyone wants to be able to walk their dog – for fun, for exercise, or just to get somewhere safely-without getting dragged off their feet or dislocating a shoulder.
Leash walking is not a natural behavior in itself, but there are some hard-wired puppy behaviors in early development that if properly reinforced, actually help make leash training easier. The sooner you start, the better: it is definitely easier to start right away with a baby puppy and build good habits than to fix bad habits later on with a full grown dog!
This webinar will look at the ways that we can build leash skills in baby puppies – starting from the day you first bring them home and splitting the skills into baby brain sized bits – so that you can you can get off on the right foot and build good habits before bad ones get a leash pulling gets a chance to become habitual! We’ll look at the factors that make leash training challenging and the things that handlers do that accidentally make this worse, so that you can prevent those from becoming problems for your new puppy. We’ll look at games that you can play to make the learning fun, how to determine the location, duration, and frequency of leash training sessions to maximize success AND how to manage exercise needs and leash walking before your puppy has fully established skills so that you aren’t just setting yourself back! Training gear that is helpful is covered, as well as how and when to use it. Finally, we’ll talk about having reasonable expectations for good leash behavior, and how those expectations play into your ability to preserve good habits through adolescence and beyond.
The dream of a dog who walks nicely on leash is possible and it’s never too early to get started!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 6/30/22 - Responding to Wildlife Emergencies - CalAnimals
2022-06-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This presentation, generously sponsored by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA), will cover the basics of responding to wildlife emergencies, from taking calls to field response and final disposition. This one-hour talk is a sampling of the in-depth modules we hope to be offering in the fall, which will prepare shelter staff and officers for handing wildlife emergencies. Rebecca Dmytryk, has worked in the field of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation for over 40 years and is the author of Wildlife Search and Rescue: a Guide for First Responders. This sampling of her 8-hour course includes how and why responding to wildlife differs from domestic animal calls, from dispatch to field, tools, and the law; understating stress and how to limit it; considerations for human safety, the animal’s welfare and increasing your potential for a successful outcome; basic capture strategies; a quick look at handing nuisance complaints.
Presenter: Rebecca Dmytryk, Wildlife Emergency Services
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Webinar - 6/30/22 - Look Who's Talking! What Is Your Dog Trying To Tell You? All About Canine Body Language - PPG (fee applies)
2022-06-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Our canine companions cannot speak but that does not mean they cannot communicate with us. Dogs use body language to tell us if they are relaxed, stressed, afraid or upset. Learn what signs to look for in different regions of your dog’s body so you can support your animal’s feelings. Learn how to use body language during training to understand how different training techniques impact how our pets feel.
This 1.5 hour webinar was designed for anyone who loves dogs! Whether you are a veterinarian, a veterinary technician, groomer, a dog parent or just a dog lover, this class will help you understand dog language better!
Learning Objectives:

Identify what canine body language signs to look for and what they mean.
Different training techniques and how they impact our pet.

CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4817762

Grant Opportunity – Deadline 6/30/22 – Open Grant – California for All Animals
2022-06-30 | Virtual
The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program (KSMP) is announcing requests for proposals for the California for All Animals Program. We are excited to partner with you to make an impact on animal shelters in California. The Open Grants period will commence on May 1, 2022 and end on June 30, 2022.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.californiaforallanimals.com/grants/open-grants/
Who is eligible?

municipal shelters,
private shelters with municipal contracts, and
private shelters without municipal contracts that house animals in a brick and mortar facility and are open to the public a minimum of fifteen hours per week for adoptions and return to home.

Animal control agencies that provide field services and animal control functions are also eligible to apply, even if they do not perform sheltering services.

Most grants will be funded in a range of $25,000 to $200,000; however, if your proposal is outside this range, reach out to our team and we can talk through it.
What are the guidelines?
The goal of the California for All Animals program is to reduce the euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals in shelters. That means all shelters in California are able to provide every animal at risk with the Right Care in the Right Place at the Right Time to the Right Outcome. To reach this goal, we are focusing on four categories: Outcomes (Adoptions, Foster, Return to Home and Community), Field Services and Animal Control, Care of Animals in the Shelter, and Community Support.
Outcomes (Adoptions, Return to Home and Return to Community)
What does your organization need to increase adoptions, foster programs, transfer to partners, return to home, and return to community of origin (community cats, for example). Proposals may include requests for veterinary care, supplies, equipment, technology, training and staffing.
Field Services and Animal Control
Animal control officers play a vital role in an agency’s connection to the community. What does your organization need to return loose pets to their homes and provide support to community members? Examples include supplies such as kitten kits, fencing, trolleys, doghouses, vouchers for spay/neuter and medical care, microchip scanners, collars and leashes, and technology to enhance mobile work. Proposals will also be accepted for training for animal control officers to provide supportive services.
Care of Animals in the Shelter
Grant funding in this category should focus on physical, medical and mental well-being of animals that are in the shelter’s care. This includes veterinary care supplies and services, behavior and enrichment, volunteer and foster programs, equipment and supplies including housing improvements and interaction spaces.
Intake Management and Community Support
Grant funding in this category should focus on strengthening and streamlining your organization’s ability to provide services to the community. Examples include supplies and veterinary care to keep pets in their homes and communities of origin, developing appointment-based services for intake, resources for handling calls such as an automated system, finder foster programs, website messaging, text messaging, hotline run by staff or volunteers, and staffing for outreach and engagement.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.californiaforallanimals.com/grants/open-grants/

Webinar - 6/29/22 - Length of Stay - A Whole-Shelter Solution - Maddie's Fund
2022-06-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Every staff member plays a part in a pet’s length of stay – from marketing to animal care, adoptions to medical, and everything in between. The Jacksonville Humane Society’s strategic, data-driven approach has succeeded in lowering the length of stay for dogs to 11 days and cats to 17 days (including foster care). In this session, you will learn how to assemble your own Long Stay Task Force, implement practical changes to your protocols and start making measurable progress towards your lifesaving goals.
Presenter: Lindsay Layendecker, Director of Community Partnerships
Register here: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EtIg2XepQv2j7_CHqvsB-A
After the webcast, continue the discussion right here on Maddie’s Pet Forum and exchange ideas: https://maddies.fund/LOSWebcast
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.
The information contained in webinars and related materials has been prepared, compiled, or provided by Maddie’s Fund as a service to webinar participants and is not intended to constitute the rendering of legal, consulting, or other professional services of any kind. The opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EtIg2XepQv2j7_CHqvsB-A

Webinar - 6/29/22 - Maximizing Employee Retention in a Highly Competitive Labor Market - The AAWA
2022-06-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
We are currently facing a historic talent shortage that will only get worse. With competition for employees fierce, employee retention is more difficult and important than ever. As the old saying goes, “You can choose to focus proactively on employee retention, or you can react to employee turnover.”
Tom Erb, nationally renowned recruiting expert, will provide you with practical, impactful takeaways that you can implement immediately for improved employee satisfaction and retention. We will discuss:

The economic and societal factors that are driving the “great resignation”
How to attract employees who will want to stay
How to create a culture that establishes you as a destination employer where employees work long term

This live and recorded webinar is approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
This webinar is part 5 in the 5-part A Great Place to Work series.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/62922-maximizing-employee-retention-in-a-highly-competitive-labor-market

Webinar - 6/29/22 - Growing a Board that Truly Cares about Inclusion and Equity - Network for Good
2022-06-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
In this session, Christal Cherry and Renee Rubin Ross will share four questions that you can use to persuade your board members to invest meaningfully in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We’ll share examples of challenges that many boards have and some tools to move through them.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/board-inclusion-and-equity/

Webinar - 6/29/22 - YouTube LIVE: Emergency treatment of leptospirosis – it’s more than just doxy! - VETGirl
2022-06-29 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
Lepto……Doxy and done?
In this complimentary, 30-minute, YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT reviews emergency management of the acute kidney injury (AKI) leptospirosis patient. Once a dog is diagnosed, how are we going to treat it? Is it more than just IV fluids and doxycycline? Tune in to get a clinical update on treatment of lepto!
NOTE: There is no registration required for this CE opportunity. Simply go to our YouTube Page where the webinar will be held LIVE at the time of the event!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/june-29-2022-emergency-treatment-of-leptospirosis-its-more-than-just-doxy/

Webinar - 6/28/22 - Kitten Safety: Summer Edition - National Kitten Coalition
2022-06-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Join us in a free presentation highlighting potential safety hazards and practical ways to keep your kittens safe this summer season! If you can’t join us for the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign-up anyway, because a recording of this, and the other Webinars, will be available on The National Kitten Coalition’s website no later than 2 weeks after it airs.
Presenter: Rosemarie Crawford, LVT
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2940712438715136269
