Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 12/19/22 - The Overlooked Culprit of CIRD: Protection for the Holidays and Beyond - VETGirl
2022-12-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Let’s clear the air and breathe easy!
In this complimentary, 1-hour, VETgirl–Merck Animal Health webinar, Dr. Natalie Marks, CVJ briefly reviews immunology associated with normal respiratory anatomy and what happens when fighting disease. Tune in to learn about the common yet overlooked culprits associated with CIRDC (canine infectious respiratory disease complex) and why reactive medicine for respiratory disease is more costly and less effective than proactivity. Learn about a new technology update in vaccination strategies for dogs boarding/traveling over the holiday and how you can elevate your wellness protocols!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this webinar is 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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-19-2022-the-overlooked-culprit-of-cird-protection-for-the-holidays-and-beyond/

Webinar - 12/18/22 - Evidence-Based Management of the Blocked Cat & Cultivating Client Compliance with your Urinary Nutrition - VETGirl
2022-12-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
In this complimentary, 2-hour VETgirl–Royal Canin webinar, Dr. Andrea Monnig, DACVECC will review feline urethral obstruction, including the management and treatment of this common feline emergency. Tune in for evidence-based medicine to improve management of the urethral obstruction patient to provide the best possible outcomes. In Part 2, Dr. Lindsey Bullen, DACVIM (Nutrition) will review nutritional management of urinary disease and discuss tips and tricks we can implement into our daily veterinary practice to help improve overall compliance with our dog and cat owners.
Thanks to sponsorship from Royal Canin, this webinar is 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!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-18-2022-cultivating-client-compliance-with-your-urinary-nutrition-and-evidence-based-management-of-the-blocked-cat/

Webinar - 12/15/22 - Denise Fenzi - Whistle Recall: Creating a Fast and Furious Return to Handler - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-12-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
If you want to see the dust fly when you need your dog to come back RIGHT NOW, then you need this webinar. No matter what your dog currently sees, smells or is in the process of attempting to catch, you CAN get a fast and furious return to you – the handler – simply because you called!
This webinar will teach you how to condition your dog to recall under the most arousing and challenging circumstances – right from the start! By creating a powerful association between the sound of the whistle and your behavior, your dog will come back to you reflexively, without even thinking about it, simply because you called! And don’t worry, you don’t HAVE to use a whistle – your voice will work fine as well.
Whether your want this recall for dog sports or life, the process is simple, fast, extremely effective and….fun!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 12/15/22 - Successful Medication Strategies in a Fear Free World - Fear Free
2022-12-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
The old “just pop it down…” method for medicating a pet does nothing to strengthen the human-animal bond or to promote a Fear Free environment. Join Sharon Minninger, DVM, as she discusses how we can modify our thoughts and actions to improve the “just medicate my pet” problem. She will also address what other medication forms can be considered and how to develop strategies to train your team and your clients for success.
Brought to you by our friends at Covetrus
WEBSITE LINK: https://fearfreepets.com/resources/webinars/

Webinar - 12/15/22 - Dresden Graff - Four Tricks for Easier Outings - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-12-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Whether you’re working with a service dog in training or are just wanting to make adventures with your social dog less of a circus routine- this webinar has something for you!
This tricks are easy to teach and make the post dog event social outings all the more enjoyable.
We will focus on some skills to smooth over the outing preparation, simple hacks for walking nicely, and savvy settling.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-12-15 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-12-08 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

Online Event - 12/14/22 - Maddie’s Candid Conversation: Special Edition with Bobby Mann and Shakela Brown - Maddie's Fund
2022-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
How can we as animal care professionals help pets in service deserts where access to care is extremely limited or even non-existent? How can we better reach and build trusting relationships with their caregivers?
Both Bobby Mann and Shakela Brown of Humane Rescue Alliance have answers. Their impact on the programs they manage is palpable, especially in communities with limited access to basic items like pet food, toys, and supplies – and where pets and the people who love them struggle to stay together. The result of their work is replicable and can help fulfill our mission to support pet owners and keep their animals happy, healthy and in loving homes.
Join us Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a half-hour chat with two successful animal well-being professionals who share a mindset that celebrates the love between people and pets.
Register Now:
https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkceigqTkiHNzBDT566DcTkB_OXsUO4DnA
Afterwards, continue the conversation with Bobby and Shakela on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/candidconvoBobbyandShakela
The program will be recorded and made available on Maddie’s University for continuing education credit for both CAWA and NACA.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkceigqTkiHNzBDT566DcTkB_OXsUO4DnA

Webinar - 12/14/22 - How to Leverage Meta/Facebook’s Giving Match in the Coming Days - Network for Good
2022-12-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join us and our partners from Meta/Facebook to discuss how you can take advantage of the Giving Season match to close out your 2022 fundraising efforts.
This is session all about making the most of your year-end campaign. We will cover:

How you can take advantage of the Meta match
Using Facebook and Instagram to build community and raise more funds
How to encourage recurring giving
Ways to steward recurring giving in this campaign and in the future

This year, Meta may match up to $7 million of eligible donations to eligible nonprofits on Facebook through December 31, 2022 at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time, or until the $7 million match fund is spent.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/facebooks-giving-match/

Webinar - 12/14/22 - For Dog's sake, can you stop that? Canine-Friendly Body Language Improvements for Humans - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-12-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Dogs are resilient and oh-so-forgiving! These qualities make them endearing as companions, along with their ability to love unconditionally. So, why do some dogs struggle to understand us when we are offering affection or when we want to help them, not harm them? In this session, we will focus on the HUMAN handling that contributes to unwanted behavior, even “aggression”. Get ready to rethink your approach as we reveal the common and widely accepted and taught handling errors that set dogs up for failure. Through extensive video examples, we will demonstrate alternative handling techniques that help dogs to trust and thrive!

This webinar will demonstrate:
– Examples of handling that causes negative behavior compared to handling that promotes desired behavior
– Demonstration of handling that induces trust and learning with dogs that are too afraid to respond initially to food rewards or affection
– Comprehensive discussion around the correct use of pressure and release and why this is a critical skill for shelter canine handlers to master to save more dogs
This is a 2-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled at EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gx8OBPK3S4-pkOYgtxNSew

Webinar - 12/13/22 - She’s Too Sweet: Diabetes Mellitus - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-12-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Be a diabetes superstar!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Leah Cohn, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) will review diabetes mellitus with a focus on treatment and monitoring of the routine diabetic dog or cat. Tune in for a review of insulin types, concentration, how to reduce client cost, tips and tricks for administration, and monitoring considerations for the diabetic patient.
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/december-13-2022-shes-too-sweet-diabetes-mellitus/

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2022-12-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-05 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 - 12/11/22 - Trauma torácico (Thoracic trauma) - VETGirl
2022-12-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
En este webinar libre de costo, de 1.5 hora de VETgirl Español, el Dr. Alberto Fernandez, DACVECC estará discutiendo las condiciones clínica relacionadas al trauma torácico en un repasos sistemático de las lesiones orgánicas, terapias y más. Sintonícenos, para realzar su diagnósticos clínicos, con atención especial a la radiología y manejo del paciente. Únase al Dr. Fernandez ya que también repasara los métodos de establecer una sonda torácica, suplementación de oxígeno, y toracocentesis.
In this complimentary, 1.5-hour VETgirl Spanish webinar, Dr. Alberto Fernandez, DACVECC will discuss the clinical conditions associated with trauma to the chest cavity in a systematic approach to organ injuries, therapies and more. Tune in to enhance your clinical diagnosis with special attention to radiographic evaluation and patient management. Join Dr. Fernandez, as he reviews the different techniques for oxygen supplementation, thoracocentesis and chest tube placement.
*NOTE: This webinar will only be available in Spanish.
Thanks to sponsorship from Congreso Veterinario de León, this webinar is FREE to all!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-11-2022-trauma-toracico-thoracic-trauma/

Webinar Series - 12/3/22 and 12/10/22 - Rocket Recall - PuppyWorks (fee applies)
2022-12-10 10:00 - 12:30, 2022-12-03 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
This new, easy-to-follow webinar provides you with detailed and progressive training steps for making recall training fun and effective for your clients and their dog(s). You’ll learn:

How to build fabulous focus and attention as a foundation for Rocket RecallTM
The Check In , Name & Chase Me Games —fun ways to build your dog’s desire to come to you
How to create a simple training plan to help your client’s dog “get it right”
Strategies for recall success in highly challenging environments
Ways to avoid—and undo—the common mistakes that undermine a reliable recall

When you follow the Rocket Recall training plan, your clients will have a dog that remains attentive when with them. And with recalls and attention established, the sky’s the limit as to what you can accomplish together.
About the Speaker
Lisa Lyle Waggoner the author of Rocket Recall and a passionate advocate for humane, science-based, force-free dog training. She’s a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, a Pat Miller Certified Trainer-Level 2, Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, and a faculty member of the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior.
Lisa is the founder of Cold Nose College, a labor of love that has blossomed into a world-renowned center of education for both dog owners and professional trainers. She’s well-known for her clear, compassionate, and engaging teaching skills and is dedicated to helping dogs and their owners form a strong bond and enjoy their lives together.
She lives in western North Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and shares her life with her best friend, husband, and business partner, Brad, and their two Australian Shepherds, Cody and Cailie.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/rocketrecall

Webinar - 12/9/22 - Premedication, Setting the Scene for Smooth Anesthesia - Think Anesthesia
2022-12-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Register for this month’s live webinar Think Anesthesia: Premedication, Setting the Scene for Smooth Anesthesia presented by Karen Kerr, BA, BVSc (Hons), MANZCVS (Anesthesia & Analgesia). Medications administered prior to anesthetic induction influence the ensuing anesthetic event and affect the patient’s overall experience. Premedication offers veterinary professionals an opportunity to minimize patient stress, pre-emptively reduce pain, and improve the likelihood of a smooth anesthetic induction, maintenance, and recovery. Veterinary professionals may use different medications and strategies based on the individual needs of the patient to reduce the risk of complications and optimize their anesthetic procedure. This presentation provides a goal-directed approach to developing a framework for anesthetic premedication in dogs and cats, with case-based examples to reinforce appropriate variations. This presentation is worth 1 hour of RACE (pending) CE for veterinary technicians and veterinarians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2022/11/think-anesthesia-premedication-setting-the-scene-for-smooth-anesthesia

Webinar - 12/8/22 - Approach the Small Animal Respiratory Emergency - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-12-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Handle respiratory emergencies without getting tachypneic!
In this 2-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Elizabeth Rozanski, DACVIM, DACVECC reviews tips for improving the outcome in dogs and cats presenting with or developing respiratory distress. Tune in as Dr. Rozanski reviews emergency stabilization, diagnostics (including biomarkers and point of care ultrasound), common and not so common diseases, and most importantly, how to manage these cases!
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/december-8-2022-approach-the-small-animal-respiratory-emergency/

Webinar - 12/8/22 - Small Animal Medicine Mini Boot Camp Series: Cardiology - UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (fee applies)
2022-12-08 16:00
In this session, the instructors will discuss and share updates regarding the diagnosis and treatment of heartworm disease and discuss how new discoveries are affecting clinical practice. They will also answer your inquiries and present approaches to common clinical conundrums.
We are so thrilled to host Marisa Ames, DVM; DACVIM (cardio) and Andrew R. Moorhead, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) who will provide their insights on this disease.
Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 (PST)
CE Credit: Up to 3.0 hours (pending approval)
Location: Via Live Webinar: Aventri Virtual Platform
LIVE WEBINAR: The webinar will be live (PST) and interactive via Aventri Virtual Platform. The live sessions will be available as a recording to all registered attendees. If you do not attend the event live, you will not be able to receive CE credit.
UC Davis SVM Employees and Students: Special pricing available. Select SVM Employee or SVM student when registering.
WEBSITE LINK: https://ce.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/symposia-article/small-animal-medicine-mini-boot-camp-series-caridiology

Webinar - 12/8/22 - Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Post-Adoption Behavioral Support - ASPCAPro
2022-12-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Are you finding that some behavioral issues persist (or new ones arise) after an adopted animal joins their new family? Learn from our panel of experts as they explore the ins and outs of effective and efficient post-adoption behavioral support during this 60 minute Shelter Behavior Roundtable.
We’ll discuss who should be involved in post-adoption behavioral support, why adopter compliance is challenging, what types of support earn the best return on investment, and how an integrated care model can affect success.
Takeaways
Suggestions for focusing your post-adoption behavioral support services
Perspective on adopters’ hurdles to enacting training recommendations
Ideas to meet adopters’ needs without over-taxing staff and volunteers
Suited For
Animal behavior and shelter professionals and volunteers
Credits
This webinar is eligible for CCPDT credit. 0 CEUs for trainers and 1 CEUs for behavior consultants
Presenters
Miranda K. Workman, Ph.D., Shelter Behavior Apprenticeship Liaison, Behavioral Sciences Team, ASPCA
Kate McCarthy, Evaluations and Enrichment Specialist
Deirdre S. Franklin, MSPP, Senior Manager of Placement, Volunteers & Foster, Behavioral Rehabilitation Center
Adi Hovav, CPDT-KA, Senior Manager, Behavior – Adoption Center, ASPCA
Juliette Nash, M.S., CPAT-KA Community Animal Training Manager, Behavior & Training, San Diego Humane Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/shelter-behavior-roundtable-post-adoption-behavioral-support

Webinar - 12/7/22 - Best Practices for Creating a Culture of Innovation - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-12-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
What good is an idea if you don’t put it to use?
In this 1-hour VETgirl Leadership webinar, Dr. Sally Ryan addresses the old adage in the business world, “Innovate or die!” She’ll define innovation and discuss why it is such a critical component of successful businesses. Tune in to learn the benefits of innovation, the steps to build a culture of innovation, and how to select the ideas that will meet your veterinary organizational goals.
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: 21-123
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-7-2022-best-practices-for-creating-a-culture-of-innovation/

Webinar - 12/7/22 - Environmental Chemicals and Cancer Risks in Dogs: What Should We Be Advising Owners? - HSVMA
2022-12-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
The presentation will explain the importance of preventative cancer recommendations for canine patients in the primary care setting. Several common canine cancers have been shown to be related to environmental chemical exposures. This presentation will identify specific environmental chemical exposures associated with specific cancers in dogs, or in people with analogous cancers.
Environmental prevention of bladder cancer and lymphoma in dogs
Bladder cancer and lymphoma have strong links to environmental chemical exposures in people, and we are finding that the same may be true for dogs. This session will present the evidence for specific chemical exposures and these cancers in dogs and provide practical recommendations to make to owners of high-risk breeds.
What skills will an attendee attain from this presentation?
After attending this presentation, attendees will be able to:

Explain the importance of preventative cancer recommendations for canine patients in the primary care setting
Name several common canine cancers that are related to environmental chemical exposures
Identify specific environmental chemical exposures associated with specific cancers in dogs, or in people with analogous cancers
Prepare a list of environmental questions to ask dog owners when specific cancers are diagnosed.
Prepare a list of environmental recommendations for puppy visits with owners of dog breeds at high risk for specific cancers.

This webinar is FREE for all attendees.
1.5 hours of RACE CE credits (medical) will be available for HSVMA members only (pending RACE approval).
Not yet a member? Join HERE!
About the Presenter – Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP
Dr. Trepanier has 23 years of experience at UW-Madison managing internal medicine cases, training residents, interns, and students and conducting research on individual risk for adverse drug reactions and environmental cancers. She earned her DVM with distinction from Cornell University, completed residency training at the Animal Medical Center in New York, and obtained a PhD in Pharmacology, also at Cornell. Dr. Trepanier is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology and is currently a Professor of Internal Medicine at UW-Madison SVM. More recently, Dr. Trepanier has also devoted time to initiatives that engage veterinarians in research as Assistant Dean for Clinical and Translational Research at the UW-Madison SVM.
WEBSITE LINK: https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar-cancer-risks-in-dogs

Webinar - 12/7/22 - Preventing Bites in the Veterinary Hospital. - PPG (fee applies)
2022-12-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Bites can be prevented in the hospital environment when staff is trained properly in understanding body language and when they understand force free, positive techniques. Keeping our patients under threshold while in the hospital is critical and learning alternate ways to handle a fearful animal is needed to keep the staff safe.
Learning Objectives:

How the understanding of body language staff can prevent bites
The ability to share tips with staff and others about how to help prevent bites
Understanding of why and how some medications can help prevent bites and how they can not only help the staff, but can help the patients too.

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1
Presenter: Shannon Riley-Coyner
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-4980642

Webinar - 12/7/22 - What’s the Story with Your Data? - The AAWA
2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Looking to create media interest, debunk myths, shout about your successes, and get more funding? Let data do it for you. Learn how to:

Tell your story effectively using data through visualization development
Simplify the message for reporters and various stakeholders
Use individual stories about pets and their people to illustrate the faces behind the numbers

Presented by Stephanie Filer, Shelter Animals Count
This live and recorded program is approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit and pending approval for NACA CE.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/12-07-22

Webinar - 12/7/22 - How To Make 2023 Your Best Grants Year Yet - Network for Good
2022-12-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Are you ready to secure more grant funds in 2023?
Join Sheleia Phillips, the Grant Writing Coach and owner of SMP Nonprofit Consulting, as she breaks down her strategy for winning grants. This session will help you evaluate what’s authentically at the core of your nonprofit and how to manage a thriving grants department.
If you have been experiencing one grant proposal rejection after another, then listen in so that 2023 can be your best funding year yet!
Speaker: Sheleia Phillips, Owner of SMP Nonprofit Consulting
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/best-grants-year/

Webinar - 12/6/22 - Mitigating Fear, Anxiety & Stress for Dogs in Isolation or Quarantine - Fear Free
2022-12-06 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Whether you are managing animals in a shelter environment, veterinary clinic, or laboratory setting, the welfare of animals in isolation housing is of utmost importance. Join Meghan Herron, DVM, DACVB, as she reviews signs of animal stress, how to mitigate stress, and specific tips for promoting good welfare for dogs in quarantine or isolation.
Brought to you by our friends at Virox
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X6nhYnq1QV6HK6HeUTQCig

Online Course – 12/3/22 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2022-12-03 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-dec-2022/

Webinar - 12/3/22 - Conversation-Based Adoptions with Trish McMillan - Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
2022-12-03 08:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
We want to find the best possible homes for the dogs in our care, but we also don’t want our adopters to feel like we think they’re criminals. How do we walk this fine line? Conversation-based adoptions! Instead of having people fill out an invasive application, and looking for reasons to say “no,” what if we simplified the form, started with “yes” and simply let people know what it would take to live with the dog they’re interested in? If you help make adoption matches for a rescue or a shelter, or just occasionally rescue animals privately, learn the modern way to make great matches happen!
These webinars are suitable for veterinary professionals, animal trainers, animal behaviorists, shelter and rescue staff and volunteers, and anyone with an interest in evidence-based behavior intervention.
Here is the list of webinar dates, topics, and times:

October 1, 2022: Behavior Assessments for Shelter Dogs, 11am to 12:30pm EST
November 5, 2022: Play is Magic!, 11am to 12:30pm EST
December 3, 2022: Conversation-Based Adoptions, 11am to 12:30pm EST

This is an online event. The Zoom link will be emailed a few days before the event.
“Doors” open at 10:30am EDT, each day. Feel free to log in and wait in our “waiting room” via Zoom.
These webinars will be recorded. Anyone who purchases a Single Webinar or Webinar Package will receive a recording(s) within 2 weeks after the event date(s). You can view the webinar even if you cannot join us on the event date. These webinars will not be available for purchase after the series is complete.
Cancellation policy: No refunds
CEUs will be granted to those who purchase a ticket for the Live Webinar, even if they cannot join us on the date of the event. CEUs will not be made available to those who purchase the recording after the event date.
CEUs granted:

CPDT – 1.5 per webinar
IAABC -1.5 per webinar
KPA – 1.5 per webinar
PPAB – 1.5 per webinar

Registration:

Single Webinar: $45 per webinar (purchase the ticket before the event date)
Three-Part Webinar Package: $99 total (If you missed one of the parts as a live event, you will receive a link to the recording(s) as long as you purchase a ticket for the three-part package.)
Shelter/Rescue Discount 3-Part Webinar Package: $79 total ( This package is for the shelter/rescue community. If you missed one of the parts as a live event, you will receive a link to the recording(s) as long as you purchase a ticket for the three-part package.)

When purchasing a ticket, you will have the choice of choosing a single webinar by date or the 3-part package. Please make sure to refer back to this description when choosing the webinar topic you are interested in if you do not want to purchase the 3-part package. The tickets are listed by date and NOT by topic.
About Trish McMillan:
Trish McMillan holds a master of science degree in animal behavior and is a certified professional dog trainer. She worked for the ASPCA for nearly eight years, first as director of animal behavior at their NYC shelter, and then with the field team, helping assess and rehabilitate dogs from cruelty cases, dogfighting, and hoarding situations.
Trish owns McMillan Animal Behavior in North Carolina, where she lives in a tiny house on her farm, Pibble Hill. Trish currently shares her life with 25 animals of five species.
Trish’s professional work includes training and behavior modification work with dogs, cats, and horses. She speaks and consults nationally and internationally on animal sheltering issues, dog, cat, and horse behavior, dog aggression, and defensive handling. She also runs a popular online shelter dog behavior mentorship and other courses through the Shelter Behavior Hub, and is one of the founders of the behavioral euthanasia grief support group, “Losing Lulu.”
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trish-mcmillan-webinars-shelter-behavior-assessment-play-adoption-tickets-415410232187

Webinar - 12/1/22 - Toward a New Understanding of the Constructional Aggression Treatment - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-12-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Since I released CAT in 2006 with Dr. Jesus Rosales-Ruiz, there have been some modifications to increase its effectiveness, and indeed, its palatability to trainers. As I have been known to say, Science-Based training is not about finding the One Big Eternal Truth to worship. It’s about continued exploration and experimentation, and changing your behavior based on your (and others’) discoveries.
This presentation will be an overview of the Constructional Aggression Treatment (CAT) with an emphasis on how it has been improved. I’ll go over what the Constructional Approach is, the importance of environment, and, importantly, adding the term “Alert” to our aggression vocabulary.
Presenter: Kellie Snider
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 12/1/22 - Community Engagement: The Lifesaving Philosophy - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-12-01 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
The term “community engagement” gets thrown around a lot, as if it is something that an officer can do if they have a few extra minutes. To unlock the full potential of community engagement, however, we must start thinking of it as less of a project and more of a state of mind. This lifesaving philosophy will not only help save the lives of animals but could potentially save an officer’s life as well. In this course you will learn how embracing community engagement as a mindset can, and will, increase lifesaving efforts and officer safety.
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit.
Presenter:
Nick Walton is the National Shelter Support Manager for Best Friends Animal Society, providing leadership and training for strategic shelter partners across the country. Through Best Friends’ national shelter support program, Nick conducts professional shelter operations and field assessments, and leads progressive, humane trainings for animal control agencies and officers.
Prior to joining Best Friends and serving as the behavior and training coordinator for the Best Friends Lifesaving Center in Atlanta, Nick spent several years working as an animal control officer for Fulton County Animal Services through LifeLine Animal Project. Through this work, he served as Fulton County’s primary field training officer, providing professional training and development to new officers and cultivating a community-oriented approach to animal services in order to help Atlanta become a no-kill city.

Nick’s many years of experience as a dog trainer and behavior specialist combined with his commitment to keeping pets safe at home through proactive neighborhood engagement have resulted in a deep expertise in and love for community-based lifesaving. Once known around town as “the Dog Food Man,” he has a reputation for building trust and key relationships with lasting positive effects for both pets and people.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/community-engagement-the-lifesaving-philosophy/
