Webinar - 3/1/232 - Smartcuts: Work-Life Integration - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-01-23 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Is work-life balance a thing?
In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Mia Cary will discuss why work-life balance is unrealistic and how work-life integration will set us free. Tune in to learn about tools and resources you can use for managing stress, finding focus, and learning how to thrive regardless of role, title, or practice type!
This program is applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA). Approval Number: 22-134
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/march-1-2023-smartcuts-work-life-integration/

Webinar - 1/25/23 - DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity - Dogs Playing for Life
2023-01-25 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 highly recommend attending our Fancy Footwork webinar first. 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 of approximately 30 minutes (we’ll go longer if there are questions remaining). This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
This webinar holds 500 attendees, so register in advance, and show up on time the day of the webinar (we’ll open it up 15 minutes early) to be sure to get a spot!
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ap6COGGKRCqV7urAGbyFbg

Webinar - 1/25/23 - How to Develop Impactful Digital Stories that Drive Donor Action - Network for Good
2023-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Stories are the heart of any organization. We use stories to inform, inspire empathy, and drive action. But how you tell those stories can take many forms.
As witnessing impact in person became limited over the last year, stories needed to work harder to create connection. Being able to share stories in digital form to attract, steward and retain a supportive community creates an incredible opportunity.
Building the skills to identify a great story, tell it well and convert words into image is a skill that will serve organizations no matter what the future holds. Join us as returning presenter Beth Brodovsky shares examples of effective digital storytelling and how to get there on any budget.
You’ll learn:

How to craft an impactful story arc
Where to look to find great stories
Many ways to package stories for different digital experiences

Speaker: Beth Brodovsky, President of Iris Creative Group Inc.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/stw-develop-digital-stories/

Online Course - 1/10/23 or 1/25/23 - New Laws for 2023 - CVMA (fee applies)
2023-01-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
This seminar is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and veterinary students only.
Webinar is live and interactive. Webinar may be recorded by the CVMA for internal use and training purposes. All other recordings are prohibited.
Course Description
With several new laws taking effect in 2023, it is important for veterinary practices to have a clear view of the legal landscape to ensure continuing compliance. This talk will cover new and important laws that all employers and employees should be aware of moving forward. The course qualifies as continuing education credit for the purpose of California veterinarian and registered veterinary technician license renewal.
Date and Time
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Registration closes January 4, 2023
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Registration closes January 18, 2023
Speakers
Dan Baxter, CVMA Executive Director
Grant Miller, DVM, CVMA Director of Regulatory Affairs
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cvma-online-seminar-new-laws-for-2023-january-10-25-2023/cvma-online-seminar-new-laws-for-2023-january-10-25-2023/

Webinar – 1/26/23 – Stranger Danger! Advocating for and Advancing Your Human-Reactive Dogs – Dogs Playing for Life
2023-01-26 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_s1LpVK78Sg6s_uaqwMZk6Q

Webinar - 1/26/23 - 49 More Communities in California Switched to DocuPet in 2022 - Learn how their transformative approach to pet licensing is performing - CalAnimals
2023-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
With a holistic set of innovative solutions, DocuPet is redefining pet licensing for pet owners and administrators across 64 communities and counting in California alone. Sign up for DocuPet’s free webinar on January 26th as they reveal their methods and the results they have garnered in the Golden State. If you’ve been thinking about making the switch to DocuPet, you won’t want to miss this presentation!

Topics to be covered will include:
• Key pet licensing performance metrics in California
• Community-specific case studies
• The innovative programs DocuPet has been delivering for its partners
• How to take advantage of DocuPet’s best price offering of 2023
Presenter: Grant Goodwin, DocuPet
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DKrqT-9ET7e5waJhKuEYjA

Webinar - 1/26/23 - Pet Support as a Crisis Point of Entry: The Role of Pet Assistance in Social Care - findhelp
2023-01-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
You’re invited to a new webinar hosted by findhelp to discuss holistically serving people and their pets during challenging times. Join Eliza Torres, Maddie’s® Education and Implementation Manager for HASS; Kasey Spain, Former Strategist and Creator of pets.findhelp.com; and Amanda Gatten, Director of Community Programs at KC Pet Project on Thursday, January 26 at 12pm CT.
For many individuals and families, pets are lifelong companions. However, when a person begins to search for crisis resources like temporary shelter, domestic violence resources, or substance abuse treatment, continuing to care for a pet might seem impossible.
American Pets Alive! is on a mission to strengthen the partnership between animal and human services to more holistically serve individuals and families. Through strategic partnerships with social care programs, American Pets Alive! works with animal services to help pet caretakers focus on getting the help they need. At our upcoming webinar, you’ll learn why addressing the role of pets in moments of crisis is vital for whole person social care support.
WEBSITE LINK: https://go.findhelp.com/webinar/petsupport

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2023-01-26 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-02-02 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 - 1/26/23 - Yes, You Can Fundraise! Fundraising for Animal Welfare Government Agencies - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-01-26 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Municipal animal care and control organizations are often scrambling for resources, and supplies. Staff dreams of the possibility of creating a system to have the community support their shelter and community programs with funds and resources but have often been told “No” by individuals who think that municipal animal organizations cannot accept funds outside of their approved budget. This course will cover the basics of how to get past the “No” and how to develop a comprehensive fundraising and outreach program that will engage the community and bring in much-needed support. Topics such as convincing your government officials, setting up the appropriate infrastructure to succeed, an overview of fundraising techniques that work, and how to communicate with potential supporters will be discussed.
Presenter
Julie Bank is the principal of JBankConsulting where she works with non-profit and municipal clients on assessments, planning, programming, operations, and administration. She is also faculty at the University of Florida Veterinary School working on the development and teaching of an online class on Development and Fundraising for master’s students. She has worked for over 30 years in private non-profit and governmental animal welfare and control agencies leading organizations in New York, Arizona, Oklahoma, and California. Julie specializes in organizational change within animal welfare and programs that support the shelter in supporting the human-animal bond. She has worked nationally and internationally teaching others about shelter operations and programs and has visited hundreds of shelters to assist with organizational needs. Julie has a BS Degree in Management and Finance and an MIS Degree in Contemporary Animal Welfare and Non-profit management. She shares her home with her partner, their 14-year-old son, her two dogs Malee and Bobbie, two cats, Cleo and Curley, and the queen of the house, their bearded dragon, Sprite.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/yes-you-can-fundraise-fundraising-for-animal-welfare-government-agencies/

Webinar - 1/26/23 - Irith Trietsch Bloom - I'm Afraid I Don't Know How to Help! Addressing Fearful Behavior - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-01-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Do you have a fraidy cat, dog, horse, parrot, or other animal in your life? It can be heartbreaking, frustrating, annoying, and even embarrassing to deal with fearful behavior. Whether the animal in your life only acts fearful in limited situations or seems to find the whole world threatening, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start and what to do.
Join Irith Bloom to learn how to reduce fearful behavior, including…

Why fearful behavior happens
When fear is OK (and when it’s not)
Tools and techniques for addressing fearful behavior in the moment
Interventions that improve the animal’s ability to deal with strange and scary situations

The ultimate goal? A more confident, resilient animal who has the cognitive flexibility to deal with whatever the world throws at them.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 1/26/23 - How to Embrace Your Inner Sloth – Techniques for Controlling Stress and Anxiety - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-01-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Carpe diem!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Karlene Belyea, MBA will help you find ways to let go of the stress of worrying about the future, live in the moment, control negative thoughts and emotions, ask for help, and learn to say “no”. Life doesn’t have to be so hard! Tune in to learn strategies and tips you can use immediately to improve the quality of your life!
This program is applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA). Approval Number: 22-134
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-26-2023-how-to-embrace-your-inner-sloth-techniques-for-controlling-stress-and-anxiety/

Webinar - 1/27/23 - Neonatal & Pediatric Care & Resuscitation - Think Anesthesia
2023-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Register here for our guest, Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC) presentation on Neonatal & Pediatric Care and Resuscitation. The neonatal and pediatric patient can prove challenging when performing certain nursing techniques. The sheer size and lack of developmental anatomy result in challenges that are unique to this age group of canines and felines. Being prepared ahead of time with the understanding of what challenges one may face before caring for them is important. This presentation is worth 1 hour RACE approved CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2022/12/neonatal-pediatric-care-resuscitation

Online Conference – 1/27/23 to 1/29/23 – 2023 Online Cat Conference – Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
2023-01-27 16:00 - 17:30, 2023-01-28 07:00 - 14:00, 2023-01-29 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Each year, the worldwide CCP community joins together at this unique virtual event—no travel required! During three comprehensive days of cat-centric content, speakers from a wide variety of roles in animal welfare will give you their perspectives on the industry and valuable information that will help you or your organization create a more humane world for community cats.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/online-cat-conference-jan-2023/

Grant Opportunity - 1/23/23 to 1/30/23 - Open Arms Challenge Application Window - Maddie's Fund
2023-01-30 | Virtual
Get ready for the 2023 Open Arms Challenge where $420,000 in grant prizes will be available!
This Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. Twenty-two national organizations are joining forces to encourage animal shelters and foster-based organizations to pilot new approaches that welcome your entire community during the month of April.
And as if increased inclusivity and community engagement weren’t incentive enough, there’s also $420,000 in grant prizes available!
Save the date: Registration will open on January 23 and close on January 30, 2023.
The goal of this Challenge is to increase inclusivity and provide a welcoming environment for all community members. What that looks like is different for every organization. It can be as simple as providing literature in multiple languages or returning voicemails in a timely manner to overhauling the adoption application, undertaking bias training or focusing on neighborhoods where adoption events are not held.
Important Dates:

Registration Period: Monday, January 23, 2023 – Monday, January 30, 2023 (Apply through our grants portal until 5pm PST on January 30, 2023)
Prep Period: March 1 – March 31, 2023. This is your chance to prepare for your new welcoming practices (update policies/procedures, train staff, etc.)
Challenge Period: April 1, 2023 – April 30, 203. During this time, you will pilot your new practices.
Participation Reports Due: Friday, May 19, 2023 (see a sample of that report)
Final Report (via Zoom Huddle) for Award Winners: September 2023 (see sample questions)

To be considered to PARTICIPATE in this Challenge, your organization must:

Be a U.S.-based government agency or 501c3 public charity that focuses on dogs and/or cats
Be a shelter, foster-based organization or public charity that focuses on keeping pets and people together
Be current on Maddie’s Fund grant reporting for any prior grants
Be a member of Shelter Animals Count
Register for the Challenge by submitting a complete application through the Maddie’s Fund Grants Portal. You’ll be notified by February 17, 2023 if you meet the eligibility requirements to participate in the Challenge.
Recommended but not required: Maddie’s® Pet Forum, Maddie’s® University, Best Friends Pet Lifesaving Dashboard

To be considered for an AWARD from this Challenge, your organization must:

Meet the requirements above
Submit the Participation Report (due Friday, May 19, 2023 by 5pm PST). (View sample Participation Report) Please note, this sample is provided for reference only and questions are subject to change.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.maddiesfund.org/open-arms-challenge.htm

Online Certificate Program – Starts 1/30/23 – Animal Shelter Behavioral Management Certificate Program – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2023-01-30 | 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: 1/30/2023 – 4/2/2023
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

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2023-01-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-02-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with.
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

Webinar - 1/31/23 - The Roundtable: Not-So-Secret Ways to Retain Your Staff - The AAWA
2023-01-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Does your organization make staff development a Number 1 priority? Three leaders will discuss why professional development is a vital part of their organizational culture and strategy. They will talk about:

How a well-structured development program helps recruit and retain staff
How to get both staff and board buy-in on making training a priority, if not an imperative
How to create a program that develops skills needed at their organization now and in the future

Join this roundtable to learn why and how your organization should develop your staff’s skills and put them on a trajectory for success.
The Roundtable Panel:

Steven Hansen, DVM, CAWA, President & CEO, Arizona Humane Society
Cristie Kamiya, DVM, CAWA, Chief of Shelter Medicine, Humane Society Silicon Valley
Jerrica Owen, CAWA, Executive Director, National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA)

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/RT-01-31-23

Webinar - 1/31/23 - Dr. Eduardo Fernandez: Training as Enrichment: A Critical Review - PPG (fee applies)
2023-01-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Husbandry training and environmental enrichment are both important advancements associated with current behavioral welfare practices. Additionally, the use of training procedures has been proposed as a form of enrichment, with the implication that training can produce beneficial behavioral welfare results. Less clear are the specific testable ways in which training can be demonstrated to be enriching, beyond simply providing opportunities to be enriched.
This presentation examines the concept of training as enrichment through three distinct ways training procedures could enrich: (1) training facilitates enrichment usage, (2) training modifies interactions, conspecific or otherwise, and (3) training expands behavioral repertoires. Within each category, I discuss past research that provides empirical support for training functioning as enrichment, as well as related areas of research that provide additional evidence. Previous studies support the claim that training is enriching, with additional research necessary to better understand how prevalent and under what conditions training procedures function as enrichment. Future training research should examine these potential enrichment effects, including methodology that allows for comparisons to traditional enrichment, the use of welfare diversity/variability indices, and the effects of learning on trainers and trainees alike.
About the Presenter
Eduardo J. Fernandez is a Senior Lecturer of Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare in the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Adelaide (Australia). He received his Ph.D. in Psychology (minors in Neuroscience and Animal Behavior) from Indiana University, where he worked with the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Zoo. He received his M.S. in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas, where he founded the Organization for Reinforcement Contingencies with Animals (ORCA). Most of his past and current work involves behavioral research applied to the welfare and training of zoo, aquarium, and companion animals. His past positions include a Visiting Professorship at Seattle Pacific University, a Visiting Professorship in the School of Behavior Analysis at the Florida Institute of Technology, an Affiliate Assistant Professorship in the Psychology Department at the University of Washington, a Research Fellowship with Woodland Park Zoo, and a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship. While working with UW and the Woodland Park Zoo, he started the Behavioral Enrichment Animal Research (BEAR) group, which conducted welfare research with many of the species and exhibits located throughout the zoo. He currently runs the Operant Welfare Lab (OWL), which is dedicated to the use of learning principles to improve the lives of animals across many settings, including exotic animals in zoos and companion animals in homes and shelters. OWL is also part of the broader Animal Behaviour, Welfare, and Anthrozoology Lab (ABWAL; abwal.com). Many of Eduardo’s past publications, research projects, and presentations can be found on his ResearchGate profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Eduardo_Fernandez18
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5064548

Webinar - 1/31/23 - “Safety First”–Tips to Improve Anesthetic Patient Care in Your Hospital - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-01-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Up your anesthetic game!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Donna Sisak, CVT, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia) reviews the role the veterinary technician anesthetist plays in monitoring and managing a patient for a successful outcome. Tune in to learn tips to improve anesthetic patient care within your practice.
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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-31-2023-safety-first-tips-to-improve-anesthetic-patient-care-in-your-hospital/

Webinar - 2/1/23 - Responding to Subtle Acts of Exclusion & Microaggressions - The AAWA
2023-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Have you ever heard the phrase, “death by a thousand paper cuts?” It’s not only blatant acts of bias that exclude or discriminate against people from minoritized populations. It’s often the more subtle acts of exclusion, also known as microinequities or microaggressions, that are equally if not more harmful. These behaviors on the surface may seem insignificant, for example:

frequently interrupting the same people during conversations
consistently forgetting or mispronouncing a person’s name
using coded or stereotypical language
overlooking someone’s work but praising another’s

Regardless of the intentions of the message sender, the impact of such actions are often deeply felt by the receiver, especially if they have been on the receiving end of exclusionary treatment many times before. This session will help you recognize some common microaggressions, understand the impact of such actions, and develop techniques to respond effectively when they occur.
(“Microaggression” by Giulia Forsythe / CC 2.0)
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/2-01-23

Online Event – 2/2/23 – Live from the Ranch with Melissa Millett and Michele Pouliot – Karen Pryor Academy
2023-02-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Learn how to train working dogs with positive reinforcement, deal with distractions, and the importance of training generalization on the next Live from The Ranch broadcast. Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, Melissa Millett, an advanced trick trainer in film and TV, and Michele Pouliot, a pioneer in guide dog clicker training and Canine Musical Freestyle champion, for this free virtual event with real-time training demos, audience Q&A, and more!
Tune in live on YouTube on Thursday, February 2, at 1:00 pm (PT).
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/

Online Event - 2/2/23 - The H in HASS: Q&A - HASS
2023-02-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
When people experience a crisis, it often leads to being separated from the pets they love. The Human Animal Support Services project is a collective of animal welfare organizations working to create a system to better support pets and their people. In this live webinar, HASS leaders will continue the discussion of human services, animal services, and, overall, the “H” in HASS. Dr. Ellen Jefferson, President and CEO of Austin Pets Alive!; Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services; Diaz Dixon, Maddie’s® Advisor for External Affairs and Partnerships for the HASS project; and Alexis Telfair-Garcia, Social Work Program Development Manager at Austin Pets Alive!, will answer your questions about why and how human and pet support services can work together to better support people and pets on Thursday, February 2. Please submit your questions ahead of time to webinars@americanpetsalive.org.
WEBSITE LINK: http://bit.ly/3wvTCWM

Webinar - 2/3/23 - Deaf Dogs Unleashed with Tiffany Baker - PPG (fee applies)
2023-02-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Introducing The Control Unleashed (CU) Program, Deaf Dog Style: Deaf Dogs Unleashed! The CU program, developed by Leslie McDevitt, was designed to help dogs learn how to relax and focus in challenging environments, while simultaneously building confidence by giving the learner control through predictable patterns in an otherwise unpredictable environment.
After implementing the CU exercises creatively and effectively with a few different deaf dog clients, it became clear that there was a need for these ideas to be shared. And so Control Unleashed for deaf dogs was born. Training with deaf dogs can sometimes be a challenge; the need for attention and engagement from our dogs is crucial when our dogs rely so heavily on visual cues. There’s also the added difficulty our deaf dogs experience with Sudden Environmental Contrast (SEC), as well as a more pronounced startle response when things appear unexpectedly. When things happen in their environment, unpredictably, and outside of their control, it can create increased anxiety and make it difficult for our pups to relax. What better way to provide our deaf dogs with the support they need to navigate their world than The Control Unleashed program?
Throughout this presentation you will get to experience The Control Unleashed program thoughtfully and creatively customized and purposefully geared towards our beloved deaf dogs. This will include introducing unique visual and tactile cues, combined with predictable patterns to build a beautiful recipe for engagement and confidence. We will be navigating the skills to implement the popular “Look At That” conversational game for ‘reactive’ dogs, as well as many of the foundational patterns that build voluntary engagement and predictability such as Up-Down, Ping-pong, Give Me A Break, Whiplash U-turn, and 1-2-3. We will also take a look at what real life application of this program looks like for our deaf dogs, and much more.
Whether you are a deaf dog guardian, or a trainer looking to add tools to your toolbox to better assist your clientele, this one’s for you. The purpose of this presentation is to expand the reach of The Control Unleashed program to provide attendees the resources, education, and skills to bring these beneficial life changing patterns and exercises to the deaf dogs of the world. Get ready to open up a new conversation of empowerment with your deaf dog!
Learning Objectives:

An understanding of the basic mechanics of training with a deaf dog including visual markers, forms of praise, and end of session signals such as a hand flash, thumbs up, the “all done” ASL hand wave.
The skills to teach and understanding of these foundational pattern games modified for deaf dogs: Up-down, Ping PongWhiplash U-turn, Give Me A Break, and 1-2-3.

CEUs: PPAB 1. CCPDT, IAABC & KPA Pending
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5090616

Online Course – 2/4/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-02-04 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.
Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.
Proudly sponsored by Tomahawk Live Trap
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-feb-2023/

Online Course – Starts 2/6/23 – Compassion Fatigue Strategies Plus – University of Florida – Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program (fee applies)
2023-02-06 | Virtual
**The Spring 2023 section is now open for registration! This session begins February 6, 2023 and runs for 8 weeks. Register now for $200. Registration fee will increase January 1st**
Compassion Fatigue Strategies Plus is a unique online course designed to support people who work with animals. In this four module, self-paced class, you will establish a foundation of knowledge to help you better understand and transform your experience with compassion fatigue (aka empathy strain), burnout, and stress. Course begins 02/06/2023-04/02/2023.
The course will help you recognize signs and symptoms of compassion fatigue, burnout, and vicarious trauma, learn how to reduce stress injury, increase your self-care and team-care practices, build compassion satisfaction, restore resiliency, and make successful changes in your life and in your organization.
In live calls and recorded modules, you will learn critical resilience skills, such as: self-awareness, self-regulation + grounding techniques, intentional perspective + cognitive reframing, self-care and setting limits, social support and debriefing, and how/when to seek mental health help. The live calls will be on Tuesday evenings at 8pm ET. Calls will be recorded and shared for those unable to attend the live session.
This class is a personal exploration to help you build the self-awareness necessary to manage the impact of compassion fatigue and other workplace stressors. Please be aware that the class work can be emotionally challenging.
By the end of class you’ll have a variety of practical strategies to help you manage and transform your experience with compassion fatigue and reduce overall stress. You’ll have a better understanding of yourself and how to engage in self-care that works for you, as well as how to support your staff using vicarious-trauma informed approaches, so that you can be well, while you continue to do good work!
WEBSITE LINK: https://sheltermedicine.vetmed.ufl.edu/education/continuing-education/compassion-fatigue-strategies/

Online Course – Starts 2/6/23 – Professional Dog Training: Science & Application – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-02-06 | Virtual
Training is simple, but it’s not easy! There’s canine learning to understand, practical skills and timing to master, and of course, the human part of the equation to consider. Professional Dog Training: Science & Application is a comprehensive 20-week program designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed as a dog trainer.
Program Highlights:

Each module features lectures and materials packed full of information and designed by a practicing dog training and behavior professional.
You won’t just be watching videos – throughout the program you will engage in weekly online meetings, projects, assignments, and topic-based discussions.
We learn better together! The program is designed using a community learning model; your active participation contributes to everyone’s educational experience and the success of the program.
Assessment of your work is iterative; you are always given an opportunity to improve!

Presenters include:
Lauren Novack; Renee Hall; Kathrine Christ; Tabitha Kucera; Michelle Mullins; Erin Jones; Dante Camacho; Allie Bender; Emily Strong; Alicia Harantschuk; Jackie Laubacher
Module topics include:
Principles of Learning Science; Practical Learning Applications; Body Language & Communication; Training & Management Tools; Puppy Fundamentals; Enhancing Animal Welfare & Management Through Enrichment; Husbandry & Cooperative Care Strategies; Client Communication; Client Instruction; Teaching Group Classes; Practical Ethics for Dog Trainers
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS**

Meetings are a safe space to ask questions, share your experiences, and learn from peers. They are not recorded.
Meetings take place on Mondays at 7:00pm Eastern. The first meeting is February 13, 2023.
Meetings are 60 minutes in duration
There are 20 meetings for this program

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/professional-dog-training-science-application/
