Shelter Learniverse

Webinar Series - 12/5/20, 12/12/20, & 12/19/20 - Resource Guarding - PuppyWorks (fee applies)
2020-12-05 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Webinar Program

Each segment starts with a presentation of about 90 minutes, followed by a 15 minute “coffee break” and ends with 45 minute Q/A session during which Sue & Trish will respond to questions posed by attendees of the live sessions.

Whether you make the live sessions or not, you will be able to access a complete recording of each session for 1 year.

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Session One (Saturday, December 5, 2020): Assess-A-Pet & Ethogram ​
ASSESS-A-PET (AAP) Protocols to evaluate resource guarding (RG) & aggression thresholds. Practical, detailed, step-by-step procedures that evaluators can utilize in a home or at shelters and rescues to assess the tendency for RG, the prospect of a high threshold for RG vs. a low threshold for RG, quite possibly the degree of intensity, and how we interpret what we are seeing.
​Ethogram: An extensive catalog of seemingly endless, often very subtle behaviors that tell us if a dog is feeling competitive, or at risk of escalating into aggression. Focus on the AAP procedures and the subtle or not-so-subtle behaviors associated with competitiveness and/or a low threshold for RG.
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Session Two (Saturday, December 12, 2020): Low Threshold RG ​
​Some of the science of RG and assessing it in shelter dogs. The low threshold resource guarder’s behavior in the home and community. Defining low aggression thresholds and what dogs usually guard:

Not just the food bowl.

Manifestation in the home & neighborhood.

Implications for other behavioral issues like separation anxiety.

Pica etc.

Recognizing these small behaviors in real life:​

Will the dog guard an owner?

Is the dog likely to bite a stranger or neighbor?

What behaviors to look for when meeting a new client and their dog.

How RG can affect dog-dog interactions generally.

Session Three (Saturday, December 19, 2020): RG Management & Behavior Modification
Resource Guarding is a natural behavior in all species. Management & modification protocols depend on-
Helping clients identify problem areas including differing types of guarding & degree of risk associated with each, such as: guarding, food, objects, places, people etc., and against whom the dog is guarding: other dogs, children, adults, a single adult etc.
Identifying skill level & time availability of owners to ascertain what management or modification protocols are possible. Many people cannot maintain complex resource guarding protocols. Even when one person can, others cannot. Safeguards are important for each family, plus assessment of each dog’s degree of aggression potential and providing alternatives or resources for the family if the risk is deemed too high.
Protocols:

Management: Identify & remove high value items – give potentially valuable objects & food in private area.

General guidelines: Teach dog that there are unlimited resources & that owner always has better resources ready to share; Teach “drop”.

Cognitive method : Teach dog to look up & away from item when asked or whenever owner passes by; Teach dog to leave item when asked.

Dog to Dog: Make sure management protocols are adhered to; Status adjustment as needed.

Outcomes: Progress reports ·Reality based decisions (some resource guarding is persistent, no matter what we do) ·Rehoming if appropriate.

Speakers
SUE STERNBERG (www.suesternberg.com)

Sue founded the shelter featured in an HBO documentary: Shelter Dogs (www.shelterdogs.org). She has developed national programs, such as Training Wheels® for community shelter outreach and dedicated herself to ensuring the quality of life of animals in their communities, at animal shelters and in safe adoptions. Her 30 years of canine behavior experience, includes as an animal control officer, behavior consultant at the ASPCA, shelter owner, successful competitor in dog sports, and a teacher of dog trainers world-wide.

She is the author of Great Dog Adoptions: A Guide for Shelters (Latham Foundation publication) and Successful Dog Adoption published by Wiley. Her most recent publications (all published by Dogwise) include Out and About With Your Dog, Dog-Dog Interactions, Assessing Aggression Thresholds in Dogs and Understanding Sociability (DVD).
Click here for Sue’s website.
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TRISH KING (www.canine-behavior-associates.com)

Trish has been a dog addict since she was a teen, and managed to combine her love of dogs with her respect and affection for people. Her goal is always to enrich the lives of both, through the humane and thoughtful use of relationship work, environmental management and training.
Trish established the Canine Behavior Academy at the Marin Humane Society for new or interested trainers, which covers dog handling, evaluating, learning theory, training techniques and solving problems, as well as teaching people.

After she left Marin Humane, she taught the academy at Humane Society Silicon Valley, and then locally in Marin. It is now offered online. Several hundred people have attended all levels of the Academy. Trish also teaches workshops and seminars on behavior, canine management, temperament assessment, and handling difficult dogs.
Trish’s speaking engagements have included numerous conferences presented by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, the Humane Society of the United States, and the American Humane Association, as well as California Animal Care Conferences, private training groups, webinars and teleconferences.
She has written a critically acclaimed book for dog owners, Parenting Your Dog (TFH Publications), as well as numerous articles about dog and cat behavior for local and national newspapers and magazines. Trish is:

Member of the American Humane Association Task Force for Humane Dog Training.

Equipment Chair of the Delta Guidelines for Humane Dog Training.

Past Board member and charter member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).

Member of the task force to restructure PetSmart Dog Training practices.

Instructor with “Dogs of Course”, E-Training for Dogs & Raising Canine, LLC.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/resourceguarding

Online Course - 12/3/20 to 12/6/20 - Feline Finale - IVS (fee applies)
2020-12-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2020-12-06 07:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Assistant Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management
Washington State University
Ellen Behrend V.M.D., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Joezy Griffin Professor
Department of Clinical Sciences
Auburn University
Garret Pachtinger V.M.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
Emergency & Critical Care
Co-founder – Vetgirl
Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
Levittown, PA

Terri Bonenberger D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Southeast Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Clinic
Charleston, SC

Seminar Schedule:

Single day registration available: Limited to 80 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experience
All times are Eastern time.

Thursday Dec. 3: 5 CE Hours
1.00pm – 6.00pm Eastern (10.00am – 3.00pm Pacific)
1.00pm – 3.30pm ET Dr. Tamara Grubb

Risk factors for anesthetic complications in cats
Cat-specific considerations for anesthesia, including patient management, drugs, monitoring and support

3.30pm- 6.00pm ET Dr. Garret Pachtinger

Emergency management and treatment of the feline urethral obstruction patient
Emergency management and treatment of the the “yellow cat” (hepatic lipidosis, hepatitis, triaditis, etc)

Friday Dec. 4: 5 CE hours
10.00am- 3.00pm Eastern (7.00am – noon Pacific)
10.00am – 12.30pm ET Dr. Tamara Grubb

Chronic and acute pain assessment in cats
Chronic and acute pain treatment in cats

12.30pm – 3.00pm ET Dr. Garret Pachtinger

Emergency management of the cat presented with cardiac vs respiratory symptoms (CHF, pleural effusion, asthma, etc)
An update on managing feline toxins

Sat. Dec 5: 5 CE hours
1.00pm – 6.00pm Eastern (10.00am – 3.00pm Pacific)
1.00pm – 4.00pm ET Dr. Terri Bonenberger

Feline Allergy: What to do with the Itchy & Overgrooming Cat
Feline Dermatitis: When you Think It’s Allergy but It’s Not
Dermatophytosis Update: A Review of the Clinical Consensus Guidelines
Deep Skin Infections in Cats: Beware of the Poorly Healing Wound!

4:00pm- 6.00pm ET Dr. Ellen Behrend

An update on the management of Feline Diabetes

Sun. Dec 6: 5 CE hours
10.00am- 3.00pm Eastern (7.00am – noon Pacific)
10.00am – noon ET Dr. Tamara Grubb

Case-based anesthesia for specific feline diseases

noon – 3.00pm ET Dr. Ellen Behrend

Feline hyperthyroidism: finding it and helping your patients live longer
Feline hyperadrenocorticism: cats are not small dogs
Diagnosing and managing hypercalcemia

Seminar Topics:

Anesthesia and analgesia
Emergency medicine
Endocrine disorders
Dermatologic disorders

Register Now

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/feline-finale-online-course/

Online Event - 12/1/20–12/24/20 - The International Dog Trainers Winter Summit - Empowered Dog
2020-12-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
The International Dog Trainers Winter Summit, is a FREE virtual event designed to inspire and give back to the dog training community from all over the world. Perfect for everyone who works with or dreams of working with dogs. Every day between December 1-24, an expert speaker will be streaming LIVE into our event page to give you training tips, present a motivational talk, or to share an inspirational story so that you can rediscover your passion for working with dogs and expand your learning. It has been a tough year for many so let’s come together to finish 2020 with a bang, spread hope and inspiration and step into 2021 UNITED with a positive vision for the future.
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Speakers
Ian Dunbar – Moira Hechenleitner – Michael Shikashio – Bob Bailey – Nan Arthur – Grisha Stewart – Laura Nativo – Nicole Ellis – Irith Bloom – Steve White – Keelin Clark – Jamie Pound – Christina Cass – Theresa McKeon – Kamal Fernandez – Janet Finlay – Stephanie Price – Clair Hickson – Ellen Naumann – Jason Shelton – Julie Fryman – Jillian Hardwick – Sarah Whitehead – Adam Delderfield – Lisa Gorenflo
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Register NOW!

Prepare to expand your knowledge and explore the next stage of your dog training career with the International Dog Trainers Winter Summit.
December 1-24, 2020 | Online LIVE 11am Pacific Standard Time
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Reasons to Attend
As a dog trainer or dog enthusiast, you are the first port of call for dog owners needing support. To advance in your career requires more than grit — it demands a commitment to ongoing education and understanding the latest science in our field. That is what this virtual summit is all about. You’ll get an up-close experience learning what’s new in the industry, examining other training methods and conversing with experts in their field. This is a must-attend for all dog professionals no matter where you are in the world!

Challenge yourself with lectures on functional and useful training methods, programming, nutrition, and much more!

Transform your own training by applying what you learn to your current client cases.

Add to your Training! Get a closer look at new ways to level up your current training packages.

Receive a FREE GIFT from every speaker. Each expert will be providing registered attendees a free gift for watching their presentation. This gift can be accessed until Jan 25th 2020.

Engage with our Expert speakers on a one to one level with enhanced Q&A panels.

Join us from the convenience of your home, office, and maintain your training appointments throughout the summit

A full recording will be available after the live stream each day. Links will be emailed directly to your registration inbox so there’s no need to worry if you can’t watch along live.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.empowereddog.com/winter-summit

Online Course - 12/5/20 - Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop - The Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2020-12-05 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Join Neighborhood Cats and The Community Cats Podcast on December 5, 2020, from 2:00–4:30 p.m.* ET to find out everything you need to know to become part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood. Expert instructors will teach you the 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 completion** 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.
*If you are a volunteer with All About Rescue in Michigan, you will be asked to stay on after the workshop for a special session for your program.
**New York City-area attendees who earn their certificate will also qualify for free local TNR services, including spay/neuter, trap rentals, and expert hands-on assistance. If you are an NYC-area resident, you will receive access to a recorded session on how to access these NYC resources.
PLEASE NOTE – Webinar registration links will appear on the page you will be sent to after completing your purchase and on your receipt. You must complete this step in order to participate in the event. If you do not receive a receipt, please email support@communitycatspodcast.com before December 4, 2020 for assistance.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/product/neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-dec-5/

Webinar - 12/6/20 - Using Veterinary Behavioral Medications in Clinical Practice - VETGirl (fee applies)
2020-12-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Are you still using fluoxetine and alprazolam for all of your separation anxiety cases?
In this VETgirl online veterinary CE webinar, Dr. Lisa Radosta, DACVB reviews how to troubleshoot veterinary behavioral medications if your “go-to” SSRI and benzos don’t work. Learn how to utilize the newer classes of medications – including supplements – effectively in this case-based lecture!
**Attendees are strongly recommended to view the 1st HERE and 2nd webinar HERE prior to this one to get the full benefit!
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!
*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, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 38777/38862
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/december-6-2020-using-veterinary-behavioral-medications-in-clinical-practice-cases/

Online Certificate Program - Starting 12/7/20 - Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program - Community Program Development Course - Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)
2020-12-07 | Virtual
University of the Pacific Animal Shelter Management
Certificate Program

This award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals, those looking to advance their career, or move into the field of animal sheltering.
​The program’s courses include leadership, shelter operations, community program development, animal health/clinic operations, and marketing/development.

Next session starting December 7, 2020 – Community Program Development

Program Content
The five courses are:

Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care, and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

Each of these courses includes live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.

Who will benefit from the program?

Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
New shelter directors.
Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
Board members of animal shelters.

Credit for program/courses
Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.
Each course earns:

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits

Schedule and Registration

Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is approximately seven months long and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and how to register can be found on the University of the Pacific website.

1. Leadership Training

Strategic Planning for Impact
Analyzing Operations and Decision Making
Managing People & Processes to Achieve Results
Organizational Responsibilities, Structure, and Board of Directors

Date: 9/14/20 – 10/25/20
Instructor: Bonney Brown
Course Code: UNSM 005 51 (6 CEUs)

2. Shelter Operations

Adoptions
Animal Care Fundamentals
Enrichment
Animal Behavior
Customer Service

Date: 10/26/20 – 12/6/20
Instructor: Denise Stevens
Course Code: UNSM 010 51 (6 CEUs)

3. Community Program Development

Community Relations
Volunteers
Foster Care
Spay/Neuter
Help Desk
Events

Date: 12/7/20 – 1/24/21
Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
Course Code: UNSM 015 51 (6 CEUs)

4. Animal Health and Clinic Operations

Understanding Shelter Medicine
Basic Animals Health Considerations and Care
Euthanasia Decisions
Clinic Operations

Date: 1/25/21 – 3/7/21
Instructor: Bonney Brown
Course Code: UNSM 020 51 (6 CEUs)

5. Marketing and Development

Development Fundamentals
Fundraising Strategies
Marketing Fundamentals
Adoption Promotion
Social Media and Websites
Media Relations

Date: 3/8/21 – 4/18/21
Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
Course Code: UNSM 025 51 (6 CEUs)

Individual courses (6 CEUs): $299
Certificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1,395, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($100 discount)
**This certificate program is not eligible for financial aid.**

HUMANE NETWORK WEBSITE LINK: https://www.humanenetwork.org/shelter-management-certificate
UOP WEBSITE LINK: https://uc.pacific.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=192577

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-12-07 08:00 - 09:00
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter workers, volunteers and animal welfare leaders from across the country have been meeting every Monday morning at 7am PT/10am ET to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.
NEW TIME as of 9/23/20 – 8 AM PT, 11 AM ET.
Led by Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care in Tucson, AZ, these calls have provided an opportunity for people to connect that otherwise may not have even met.
“The purpose of these calls is simple – maintain connection among shelter professionals, provide support and comradery, and share science-based news and information along with emerging best practices in animal welfare,” Hassen-Auerbach says. “These calls are always lively and interesting and we’re not afraid to debate and share different perspectives from the attendees. You can take center stage and share your thoughts and ideas in front of several hundred of your colleagues or quietly drink your morning coffee and listen in.”
For many, these calls have been an invaluable resource. “When the subject of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) came to the front of all of our minds, the calls adapted and we had a space to again learn from one another,” said Emily Klehm from South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, IL. “The calls have been my go-to source for grant information, statistics and trends. I’ve also been able to identify and connect to colleagues working on the same issues in similar communities.”
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Executive Director at Austin Pets Alive! adds, “We hear from people in the industry who have important information related to COVID, new programming and research.  This is information you can’t possibly get in your day to day work at your local shelter.”
If you’re a shelter professional, dedicated volunteer or run a rescue organization, we want you to join us! Bookmark the link below and we will see you on Monday!
Note: The calls are recorded so if you can’t make it, you can listen in later. If you haven’t already, join the Facebook group to access the link to recorded calls and to connect with others on there.
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT – new time
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Meeting ID: 607 482 466

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Webinar - 12/8/20 - Ringworm Cats and Kittens: From Fungus to Forever Homes - Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations
2020-12-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
The Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations welcomes cat expert Stephanie Stryker to discuss deliberate and thoughtful housing ideas for ringworm cats inside the shelter so they are accessible and noticed by adopters. She’ll discuss how to market/counsel adopters on ringworm cats and what to do to set them up for success when they leave the shelter. Recommended treatments and our in-home care handouts will be included.
Stephanie has been working in animal welfare since 2011, in both Arizona and Utah, and she started as an “all around” cat staff in a nonprofit rescue shelter where they did daily care, medical treatment, adoptions, and store transports. Then she worked at a sanctuary where she worked primarily with Feline Leukemia cats, providing care and medical treatment. That was followed by 3 years working in and overseeing a community cat program alongside Pima Animal Care Center where she is now the Cat Programs Coordinator, overseeing the adoption and behavior programs for the in-shelter cats.
The Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations seeks to transform the collective impact of animal welfare organizations through a collaborative network that supports Missouri’s companion animals and their communities. We’re conducting regular calls to help connect animal advocates in our community and elevate our knowledge of progressive strategies to support pets and their families. You can join our movement by becoming a member of the Coalition today! www.missourianimals.org

WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/3bNQnTCec

Webinar - 12/8/20 and 1/24/21 - Playgroups Part 2: The What - Dogs Playing for Life
2020-12-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
PLAYGROUPS PART 2: THE WHAT

EARN 1.5 CAWA & IAABC CEU CREDITS

With COVID-19 continuing to be a factor in our daily lives, we understand how challenging it’s been to get back to normal. But that doesn’t mean we should stand still and wait. Dogs Playing for Life is moving forward at full speed to continue to improve enrichment for shelter dogs across the nation.
That’s why we’ve unveiled our 3-part Every Dog, Every Day! Webinar Series absolutely free of charge, thanks to the generosity of the Petco Foundation and the ASPCA. When you sign up, you’ll get access to three, 1.5-hour webinars with our Chief Program Officer, Mike Kaviani!
Plus, each webinar course (three total) has been pre-approved for 1.5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education unit (CEU) credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA), as well as 1.5 CEUs by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) AND 1.5 CEUs by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). Please send us a request for CEU certification upon course completion!

Part 1 attendees will be sent the signup links to parts 2 & 3 upon completing the first webinar. View the full webinar schedule below, but be sure to sign up for the first one!

WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

Webinar - 12/8/20 - Looking Back to Look Forward: Why Fear and Bias Have Weakened the Animal Welfare Movement - The AAWA and PetfinderPro
2020-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:
The animal welfare field is fueled by compassionate individuals who share a deep love of animals. At the same time, that compassion has not always been extended to the other side of the leash. Fear and bias have created structural barriers to adoption, unequal access to pet care resources, and missed opportunities to accomplish our lifesaving goals. Together, we will learn how to identify outdated practices and policies while addressing the underlying, well-intentioned concerns that have kept them in place.
Attendees will hear how peer organizations throughout the United States have embraced a fresh and more equitable approach to supporting the bond between pets and the diverse range of people who love them. The future of animal welfare is bright and we have an unprecedented opportunity to make positive change!
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf1

Online Event - Wednesdays - The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie - AmPa!
2020-12-09 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

Online Event - 12/9/20 - Virtual Veterinary Technician Holiday Party - The Bridge Club
2020-12-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
After a crazy 2020 with that thing called COVID – it’s time to celebrate all veterinary technicians and nurses with a night of holiday fun!

Join The Bridge Club and WellHaven Pet Health and we celebrate you, the engine of every practice across the country. This free evening has limited zoom space, so grab your seat early. You will network, win a few “favorite things” and have fun with a game or two! Come dressed in your best festive hat and bring your favorite beverage!
This night is for all the veterinary technicians and nurses who have been on the front lines this 2020! Special thank you to WellHaven Pet Health for their support to make this event possible.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-veterinary-technician-holiday-party-tickets-127763458945

Webinar - 12/9/20 - Doing the Most for Those with the Least: Increasing Access to Veterinary Care - HSVMA
2020-12-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
Presented by Gary Block, DVM, MS, DACVIM
8 pm ET/5 pm PT, Wednesday, December 9, 2020

This webinar is pending approval for 1.5 hours of RACE CE
credit for both veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Registration is FREE for HSVMA members.
During this webinar, Dr. Block will explore the financial barriers to obtaining veterinary care that many pet owners are facing. Several possible solutions will be considered. The following topics will be covered during this webinar:

Description and clinical examples of the concepts of Standard of Care medicine and how understanding these may be critical to improving access to care
Review of the role some veterinary schools are planning in trying to educate students in the concepts of Incremental Care/Spectrum of Care
Guide to creating a financial assistance algorithm for your hospital and resources that provide support to pet owners in need

If you are not a veterinary professional (veterinarian, veterinary technician, veterinary or veterinary technician student), we welcome your participation in the webinar for a one-time fee. Please call 530-759-8106 or email info@hsvma.org to complete the registration.

PRESENTER: Gary Block, DVM, MS, DACVIM

Dr. Gary Block attended vet school at Cornell University. He then completed an internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston and obtained his residency training in internal medicine at Purdue University. He became board certified in small animal internal medicine in 1994. In 1997, he obtained a Masters degree from the Tufts Center for Animals and Public Policy, focusing his thesis on the teaching of veterinary ethics.
Dr. Block is past-president of the Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association, the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association and the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics. He helped found the Rhode Island Pets in Need Clinic-a full-service general practice that caters to low income pet owners He is co-owner of Ocean State Veterinary Specialists—a 50-doctor referral and emergency hospital in Rhode Island.

WEBSITE LINK: https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar—accesstoveterinarycare

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters - 12/10/20 - SF SPCA Shelter PALS: Leveraging Your Medical Team - UC Davis KSMP
2020-12-10 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
Are you fully leveraging your medical talent?
Calling all executive and medical directors!
This Thursday, Brandy Kuentzel and Bruce Wagman of SF SPCA Shelter PALS will be back at CASCAR discussing how to optimize your medical talent and the legalities of staff and volunteers performing specific medical tasks in your shelter.
If you’ve ever wondered:

Can vaccines be administered during hold periods?
Do shelters need a premise permit?
What if we don’t have a veterinarian on site – can we use standing protocols?
Is microchipping or administering snap tests the practice of veterinary medicine?

This CASCAR meeting is for you!
In this one hour presentation, the PALS team will dive into why shelters are challenging the status quo, what we can and can’t do (yup, let’s talk about those premise permits), the tasks your key personnel are permitted to do and excluded from doing, and how you can use volunteer talent to support your medical team.

Join the Call
When: Dec 10, 2020 09:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Can’t make it? As always, a recording will be made available at www.sheltermedicine.com/cascar/.

Webinar - 12/10/20 - Understanding Aggression in Dogs - Sezan Ozgunay, CCAB - PPG (fee applies)
2020-12-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
This talk covers the meaning of ‘aggression’ and explores the possible differentials for aggressive behaviour in dogs. Treatment of aggression is not discussed.
Learning Objectives

Terminology busting. Understand the common phrases or words used when discussing ‘aggression’ in dogs.
Recognise the underlying emotions that can result in aggressive behaviour, and the possible motivations for aggression.
Rule out emotional/motivational differentials for aggression based on observation and history.
Appreciate a range of additional factors that could influence the expression of aggressive behaviour in dogs

About Your Presenter

Sezan Ozgunay – Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB)
Sezan is a Regional Clinical Animal Behaviourist for the Dogs Trust, where she has worked for the past 4 years. She is qualified with a BSc and MSc in Welfare and Behaviour Sciences, as well as being a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB). Sezan’s past experiences include working as a behaviour consultant at the University of Bristol, before travelling to Melbourne to work as a Training and Behaviour advisor for the RSPCA. Sezan is passionate about education and enjoys translating evidence-based concepts into practical advice that works for both people and animals. She is particularly fond of in helping owners understand and get the best from their relationships with their ‘high drive’ dogs.

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3970141

Online Course - 12/10/20 to 12/13/20 - Goodbye to 2020—What were the hottest topics? - IVS (fee applies)
2020-12-10 10:00 - 15:30, 2020-12-11 07:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
All the speakers have spent most of this year sitting in front of their laptop, presenting hundreds of webinar hours. As we finally say farewell to 2020, I have asked the speakers to discuss what they think were the most popular and practical topics they presented this year.

Speakers
Michael Lappin D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
Assistant Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management
Washington State University
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Chief of Staff
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
Catherine Outerbridge D.V.M.
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Dermatology
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Clinical Dermatology
U.C. Davis

Seminar Schedule:
Single day registration available: Limited to 80 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experience. All times are Eastern time.
Thursday Dec. 10: 5.5 CE Hours
1.00pm – 6.30pm Eastern (10.00am – 3.30pm Pacific)
1.00pm – 3.40pm ET
Dr. Gary Oswald

“The Next Generation” – how to test for and treat subclinical Chronic Kidney Disease.
“Paradigm Shifts” – Subclinical Bacteriuria & Sporadic Urinary Tract Infections.

3.50pm- 6.30pm ET
Dr. Michael Lappin

Hottest topics in management of canine and feline infectious diarrhea in 2020!
Hottest topics in management of canine and feline vector borne diseases in 2020!

Friday Dec. 11: 5.5 CE hours
10.00am- 3.30pm Eastern (7.00am – 12.30pm Pacific)
10.00am – 12.40pm ET

Dr. Gary Oswald

“Easy as Peeing in Bed” – easy & safe treatments for Urinary Incontinence.
“Urinary Profiling” – the simple and easy way to detect Urothelial cancer.

12.50pm – 3.30pm ET Dr. Michael Lappin

Hottest topics in management of feline upper respiratory infections in 2020!
Hottest topics in management of canine infectious respiratory disease complex in 2020!

Sat. Dec 12: 5.5 CE hours
1.00pm – 6.30pm Eastern (10.00am – 3.30pm Pacific)
1.00pm – 3.40pm ET

Dr. Tamara Grubb

2020: Hot or not? What to know and what to throw in anesthesia

3.50pm- 6.30pm ET
Dr. Catherine Outerbridge:

Year in Review: Journal Articles in Veterinary Dermatology Relevant to General Practice- part 1
Pseudomonas Otitis Externa: Clinical signs, diagnostic modalities available to evaluate the patient with Pseudomonas otitis externa along with the goals of therapy and options to attain them will be discussed using case examples.

Sun. Dec 13: 5.5 CE hours
10.00am- 3.30pm Eastern (7.00am – 12.30pm Pacific)
10.00am – 12.40pm ET
Dr. Tamara Grubb

2020: Hot or not? What to know and what to throw in pain management

12.50pm – 3.30pm ET
Dr. Catherine Outerbridge:

Year in Review: Journal Articles in Veterinary Dermatology Relevant to General Practice- part 2
Differentiating Canine Allergic Skin Disease: Clues in the Clinical Presentation

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/goodbye-to-2020-what-were-the-hottest-topics/

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-12-10 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

Webinar – 12/10/20 – Domestic Violence and Animal Cruelty – ASPCA Pro
2020-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
About this Webinar

Join our experts as they discuss the link between animal cruelty and domestic violence, the impact it has on people, pets, and the community, and how you and your organization can better respond to allegations of both domestic violence and animal cruelty.

Takeaways

Understand the connection between domestic violence and animal cruelty
Learn practical tips on how best to investigate and strengthen domestic violence cases where you suspect there may also be animal cruelty
Be aware of the resources available to you when handling animal cruelty as part of a domestic case

Suited For

Law enforcement, animal control officers, and anyone who responds to or otherwise is involved in working on animal cruelty or domestic violence cases.

About the Presenters

Maya Gupta
Ph.D, Senior Director of Research, ASPCA Strategy and Research
Dr. Gupta is a psychologist specializing in the understanding of animal cruelty, including its connections to other forms of violence. She previously served as the executive director of a statewide organization in Georgia whose mission was to help the human and animal victims of domestic violence reach safety together. Now at the ASPCA, Dr. Gupta leads a research team focused on developing cutting-edge science about animal cruelty response, policy issues, and community engagement.

Leigh Anne Wilson
Director, ASPCA Legal Advocacy and Investigations
Leigh Anne’s background is in animal cruelty investigations, which comes from many years working in animal services agencies and working as a sworn law enforcement officer in North Carolina. Her role with the ASPCA is, in collaboration with others at the ASPCA, to help support the investigation and prosecution of criminal animal abuse cases.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/domestic-violence-and-animal-cruelty

Webinar - 12/10/20 - Recruiting the Next Generation to Your Agency - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2020-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
How many of you have heard the words “well, we’ve always done it that way” as an excuse to not grow and change? As leaders, it is our responsibility to grow teams with unique points of view to gain fresh ideas and perspectives and ensure growth, change, and continued success in our organizations. Many leaders, in our industry as well as others, tend to be a bit controlling, and since many of us have done just about every job in animal welfare, we may think we know how to do it all. We aren’t wrong about knowing how to do it, but do we know how to do it best? This session is designed to discuss how leaders within animal welfare can approach recruitment, retention, and promotion to foster a diverse team of subject matter experts to help take their organization to the next level.

Other Webinars in this Series Include:

Dec 10: Recruiting the Next Generation to Your Agency
April 8: Staycations and Daycations – Building Short Term Foster Programs
July 8: Building and Maintaining a Productive, High Volume Fostering Program
July 22: The Care, Nurturing and Enrichment of Tame & Feral Volunteers

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:

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/recruiting-the-next-generation-to-your-agency/

Webinar - 12/10/20 - Fighting like Cats & Dogs: Dealing with Interspecies Aggression - Katenna Jones - FDSA (fee applies)
2020-12-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2020
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
You’ve heard the saying – “they were fighting like cats and dogs!” So often images depict dogs chasing cats and the cats running in terror like this is just the accepted norm. Well do I have good news for you (and your pets!). Quite often canines and felines can cohabitate in harmony – or at least mutual acceptance – by taking specific measures. This webinar will review steps for appropriate introductions when adding a new pet, as well as interventions if they already live together. The goals here are to reduce stress, increase safety, and improve happiness for all species involved.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 12/10/20 - Advances in Understanding Osteoarthritis, Inflammation, and Chronic Pain – What’s New? - VETGirl
2020-12-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis online webinar, Dr. Duncan X Lascelles, PhD, FRCVS, CertVA, DSAS(ST), DECVS, DACVS will discuss the role of inflammation in the chronic pain of OA in dogs and cats. He will also review the neurobiology of pain, and discuss how to improve pain control in companion animals through multiple modalities of analgesics, as well as looking at new targets for therapy.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis Petcare, 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, 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.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 43488/43485
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/december-10-2020-advances-in-understanding-osteoarthritis-inflammation-and-chronic-pain-whats-new/

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2020-12-11 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
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