Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 7/20/23 - Cats and Wildlife - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-07-20 12:00 - 13:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
With a mission to protect all animals, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) stands on common ground with those who care about both cats and wildlife. With determination, innovation and collaboration, we believe that human-cat-wildlife conflicts can be humanely resolved. Please join us for this webinar, in which we will discuss the following topics:

The relationship between cats and wildlife
The value of trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) programs
Protecting community cats from wildlife
Protecting wildlife from domestic cats
Tips for keeping cats happily indoors

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/cats-and-wildlife/

Webinar - 7/20/23 - Compassion Fatigue Foundations for Animal Care Professionals - Best Friends
2023-07-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Trauma-exposed work creates a unique environment with an increased risk for serious stress and burnout. Animal welfare professionals are particularly susceptible to secondary traumatic stress because of the vulnerable nature of the animals they care for, the high volume and unpredictable nature of their jobs, and their relative lack of psychological protection.
In this free webinar, participants will learn practical strategies everyone can implement to reduce work-related stress, build resilience, and increase job satisfaction by understanding compassion fatigue (definitions, symptoms, contributing factors), along with other common occupational stressors. This is a comprehensive introduction to the key healthy changes individuals and leadership can make in order to better support staff wellbeing, so they can thrive in the challenging work they do.
Presenter: Jessica Dolce (she/her), Founder of Compassion in Balance, Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator (MS CCFE)
Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A portion of the event. Submit your questions ahead of time during registration or live during the event.
Register here
Jessica Dolce, MS CCFE, is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator, receiving her training from TEND Academy. She brings 20 years of experience working with and for companion animals to The Compassion in Balance® Program, her online education platform for animal shelters.
She is an instructor with The Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida where she teaches wellbeing courses for veterinary students and animal welfare professionals. Jessica has worked with organizations such as the ASPCA, HSUS, The Animal Legal Defense Fund, The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, and Animals Asia.
Jessica holds a Master of Science in Adult and Higher Education degree and is certified in Mental Health First Aid. She lives in Maine and can be found online at: https://jessicadolce.com and http://compassioninbalance.com.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P2eisB-IRmGcyOu0wepwxw#/registration

Online Training - 7/20/23 - Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs - CalAnimals (fee applies)
2023-07-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
With overflowing kennels and longer lengths of stay, most shelters are seeing no shortage of behavioral challenges among dogs. The most concerning, of course, is aggression, and behavior expert Kelley Bollen will lead this session to take a deep dive into why dogs exhibit aggressive behavior, the different types of aggression we see in dogs, and what situations can trigger aggressive behavior. She will discuss what we as shelter professionals can do to modify this serious and sometimes dangerous behavior and provide guidance on safe placement. With safety considerations for staff, volunteers, and the public, as well as the overall implications our choices have on our ability to maintain liability insurance as an industry, having clear guidelines and pathways for dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior is critically important.

2 hours of CE for Humane Officers, CACOs, and CAWAs
$25 members, $35 non-members
Recording available through September 30th

$25 Members (this includes staff/volunteers of CalAnimals Member Agencies). Login to receive discount (username may be your email). Multiple attendees may be added to one invoice by choosing Add Additional Attendee during registration process. Additional Member Discount for registering 10 or more on one invoice (use Promo Code GROUP10 at checkout).
$35 Non-members
Registration may not be shared.
CE certificates will be sent after each live session based on the Zoom attendance report. Individuals that view the Zoom recordings later will be sent CE certificates on the first Monday of each month. Sign into the Zoom session with the email you used to register.
*Registration will remain open until 9/25/23.
WEBSITE LINK: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/AggressiveBehavior

Webinar - 7/19/23 - "Stop that!": The Neuroscience of Repetitive and Stereotypical Behaviour - PPG (fee applies)
2023-07-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This webinar will look at why dogs engage in repetitive or stereotypical behaviours from a neurobiological perspective. Drawing on research from neuroscience, psychology, and neuroethology to develop a broad perspective on these types of behaviours.
With this deepened understanding, Daniel will describe some practical applications of this knowledge to support dogs displaying these behaviours, and dive into some case studies from his practice.
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1, PMCT 1 & IAABC 1
Registered for the live event, get busy and cannot make it!
No worries you will automatically receive a recording!
About the Presenter
Daniel Shaw BSc (Hons), GMBPsS, CDBC is an animal behaviourist with a background in animal behaviour, psychology and neuroscience. As the owner of Animal Behaviour Kent, Daniel has a successful track record of supporting dogs and cats with behaviour problems, and has a special interest in the effects of trauma on animals. Daniel is a degree qualified psychologist, a certified dog behaviour consultant with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC), and is currently obtaining a masters degree in neuroscience.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5214266

Webinar - 7/19/23 - "Stop that!" The Neuroscience of Repetitive and Stereotypical Behaviour with Daniel Shaw - PPG (fee applies)
2023-07-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This webinar will look at why dogs engage in repetitive or stereotypical behaviours from a neurobiological perspective. Drawing on research from neuroscience, psychology, and neuroethology to develop a broad perspective on these types of behaviours.
With this deepened understanding, Daniel will describe some practical applications of this knowledge to support dogs displaying these behaviours, and dive into some case studies from his practice.
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1, PMCT 1 & IAABC 1
Presenter: Daniel Shaw BSc (Hons), GMBPsS, CDBC is an animal behaviourist with a background in animal behaviour, psychology and neuroscience. As the owner of Animal Behaviour Kent, Daniel has a successful track record of supporting dogs and cats with behaviour problems, and has a special interest in the effects of trauma on animals. Daniel is a degree qualified psychologist, a certified dog behaviour consultant with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC), and is currently obtaining a masters degree in neuroscience.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5214266

Online Event - 7/18/23 - Diagnosing Abdominal Torsions: Twisted in Every Way - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-07-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Diagnosis, STAT!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Marc Seitz, DACVR, DABVP reviews the radiographic features of gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV), 360-degree GDV, colonic torsion, splenic torsion, and mesenteric torsion. Tune in to improve your radiographic confidence with abdominal torsions!
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WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-18-2023-diagnosing-abdominal-torsions-twisted-in-every-way/

National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 7/18/23 – Canine Distemper Virus Management: A New Strategy for an Old Virus – University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program
2023-07-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual
The University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program is thrilled to announce the reinstatement of National Shelter Medicine Rounds!
National Rounds is a platform for discussion of current topics relevant to shelter medicine for continued learning and collaboration. While primarily intended or shelter veterinarians, others interested in shelter medicine are welcome to join; we believe everyone will take something away from these calls! The first national rounds call will take place Tuesday July 18th from 2:30 to 3: 30 Central Time and the topic of presentation and discussion will be “Canine Distemper Virus Management: A New Strategy for an Old Virus.” We hope to have an open discussion, so come with questions and feel free to unmute to participate! Our hope is to create a space that feels safe for all participants; we ask you to follow these Accountable Space guidelines.
*The Canine Distemper Virus work and research discussed on this call would not have been possible without Maddie’s Fund’s generous support of shelters experiencing outbreaks.
Please use the following Zoom link to access National Rounds calls: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396
Meeting ID: 974 4263 7396
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Zoom Meeting Link: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396

Hybrid Conference - 7/14/23 to 7/18/23 - AVMA Convention 2023 - AVMA (fee applies)
2023-07-18 07:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-17 06:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-16 05:00 - 20:30, 2023-07-15 05:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-14 07:00 - 20:00 | Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver, CO, 80202, United States
AVMA Convention 2023 heads west to beautiful Denver this summer. Taking place July 14 – 18, AVMA Convention is the premier event for veterinary professionals. Step back from the day-to-day and rekindle your energy and passion for veterinary medicine. Experience over 600 hours of high-quality CE, highly rated special events, innovative solutions, and so much more. Everyone is welcome—it’s your convention! Reach new heights with the veterinary profession and gain an educational edge through best-in-class CE—including hands-on labs and workshops, panels, and lectures taught by veterinary experts. Network with colleagues, make new friends, and discover products and services that will enhance your veterinary career.
Select sessions will stream live and be available on demand following Convention.
The AVMA is proud to partner with the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) for this year’s Convention.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.avma.org/events/avma-convention

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2023-07-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-10 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

Online Course – Starts 7/17/23 – Fundamentals of Ethology – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-07-17 | Virtual
Think outside the Skinner box! Ethology is the scientific and objective study of how animals behave in the real world. This course will teach you the core concepts of ethology — how animals see their world, and why they behave the way they do.
You’ll learn how the environment, individual personality, and genetics all interact. This course is great for anyone new to ethology, working or interested in sheltering, zoos, training, and behavior, and everyone interested in getting the most out of their relationship with a companion animal, personal or professional.
Ethology is the study of animal behavior and its evolution, and is a key factor in having true expertise in the understanding of animals.

How do animals see and interact with their world?
What does this mean in terms of how they behave?
How will this change and enhance your understanding of behavior?
How can this understanding dramatically improve your ability to work with, and help animals?

An understanding of ethology, and the exploration of these questions will forever change how you think about the animals we live and work with.
Course Begins: July 17, 2023
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Mondays at 7:00 pm Eastern (first meeting July 24th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 4 meetings for this course

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-ethology/

Webinar Series - 7/16, 7/23, 8/13, and 8/20 - K9 Aggression & Misbehavior Master Series - Puppyworks (fee applies)
2023-07-16 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
A groundbreaking webinar series on practical K9 misbehavior & aggression modification and management. Over the course of four engaging sessions, Trish King & Pat Miller will delve deep into theory, and equip you with practical solutions to achieve remarkable results for your clients & their dogs.
Sundays: July 16 & 23 and August 13 & 20
10:00 AM PST/11 AM Mountain/ 12 PM Central and 1 PM EST
Or watch the recordings available the day after each live session with unlimited views for up to one year!
10 CEUs
THROUGHOUT THE 4 IMMERSIVE SESSIONS EXPECT TO:
Unlock the Theory:
Gain a profound understanding of the factors that contribute to misbehavior & aggression and how they impact dogs & their humans.
Practical Hands-On Solutions:
Trish and Pat will demonstrate step-by-step solutions, equipping you with the tools and techniques to implement real change in the lives of dogs and their humans.
Empower Yourself and Your Clients:
Discover how to effectively communicate with clients, tailor behavior modification plans to individual dogs, and guide owners towards sustainable results.
Types of behavior & aggression problems & their solutions include:
Separation Anxiety – Disobedient – Willful – Aggressive – Mouthy Rough – Destructive – Too energetic – Easily aroused – Chasing people – Chasing Cars – Dog on Dog aggression – Biting & Nipping – Resource Guarding
​Some of the aspects we will be exploring include:
The Owner: Personality Types (Controllers vs Nurturers) & Baseline Abilities, Commitment & Family Constraints
The Dog: History, Medical Conditions & All Other Motivational Factors
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/millerking

Online Event – 7/15/23 – Online Feline Leukemia Day – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-07-15 07:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The Community Cats Podcast is thrilled to announce that we will once again be holding our Online Feline Leukemia Day this year. Speakers from a wide range of fields from veterinarians to shelter specialists will bring you the latest information on Feline Leukemia studies, improvements in care, and suggestions to help you start and maintain policies and programs that will help you find homes for these special kitties.
Attend Online Feline Leukemia Day for FREE! Scholarships for this event are available and made possible by the Tompkins Foundation. Click here to apply!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/2023-online-feline-leukemia-day/

Webinar - 7/14/23 - Optimizing Anesthetic Inductions - Think Anesthesia
2023-07-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Learn about the importance of Optimizing Anesthetic Induction and earn 1 hour of RACE approved CE for veterinarians and technicians, presented by Elizabeth A. Martinez, DVM, DACVAA. Learn ways to provide stress free anesthetic induction, how to secure a patient airway and review medications used for veterinary anesthetic inductions. This presentation is approved for 1 hour of RACE CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. An on-demand version will be available within a week following the live event on the Think Anesthesia website under the ‘Webinar’ tab.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2023/06/think-anesthesia-optimizing-anesthetic-inductions

Webinar - 7/13/23 - Everyday Ethics for Animal Control Officers - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2023-07-13 12:00 - 13:15 | Virtual
Wearing a badge brings a certain amount of power and great deal of responsibility. Animal control and humane officers make many decisions daily that impact people’s rights, public safety, animal welfare, and—most importantly—themselves and their career. Almost all of us want to do the “right” thing in each case. But, with so many competing interests, how do we know what the “right” thing is? Is it ‘right’ to allow an animal to remain in a place where it will likely suffer? Is it ‘right’ to bend the rules to stop or prevent animal suffering? Who should own an animal, and what can they do to/with that animal? And, what about euthanasia? We will explore some of the real-world dilemmas that officers face regularly and discuss how to make the best decisions possible.
This session will cover:

Animal, mineral or vegetable: what is a profession and are we one?
What are the most important qualities in an animal control/humane officer?
What influences can move the needle on our moral compass?
Right vs. wrong; is it really black and white?
Truth or consequences: When is it okay to lie?
Should you compromise your principles?

This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
About the Presenter
Harold Holmes has been the Executive Assistant for The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control since 2016. Prior, he was a Deputy Director for the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services and before that retired as a Chief of Police in northern California.
Harold is a former U.S. Marine who was recalled to active duty for the Gulf War.
A hostage negotiator and police canine handler of an award-winning patrol dog at Redlands P.D., when he retired from police work, he began a new career as an animal control officer. While at San Diego County Animal Services, he developed the Responsible Pet Ownership Program for animal-law violators, which won an award from the California State Association of Counties. He has experience drafting and shepherding legislation that became law at both the State and local level.
Managing San Diego County’s Dangerous Dog Task Force for three years inspired him to attend law school. Harold graduated as the Valedictorian from Western Sierra Law School and was admitted to the Bar in June 2013. He is also a hearing officer, a trained mediator and teaches a variety of legal and law-enforcement related topics.
He has completed management and executive level trainings, including the County of Los Angeles/USC Executive Leadership Development Program.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/everyday-ethics-for-animal-control-officers/

Webinar - 7/13/23 - The Slice Is Right! "What the... Oh, Okay!" Approach to Training with Suzanne Clothier- PPG (fee applies)
2023-07-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Good training often looks like toast turning brown. No huge drama, just gradually better and better in easy steps – “thin slices” – that gradually add up to something beautiful. Thin slices help build the confidence that comes with repeated success, a wonderful gift for any dog – and for any handler.
Thin slices are important in humane training, helping us to work with animals in a way that avoids pressuring them, respects their individual timetable and capacities, and builds success. Underlying this approach is deep trust in the dog’s ability to do their best when we make sense to the dog in a way that suits their individual temperament, when the slice is right.
Learning Objectives

Understanding how the individual dog defines the right slice
Recognizing when the slice is right, and when it is not
How lumping and fuzzy criteria block success
Why repetitions & reinforcement are not the whole picture

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1, & PMCT 1 IAABC pending
About the Presenter:
Suzanne Clothier has been working with animals professionally since 1977. Her positive and humane approach, Relationship Centered Training™ (RCT) promotes promote healthy, respectful and joyful dog/human connections.
The author of Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs (2002), her innovative programs include Treat/Retreat, the Enriched Puppy Protocol, CARAT™, RAT™, FAT™, as well as many RCT techniques, online courses and webinars. A trainer of trainers, she has taught on a broad range of topics throughout the US and internationally, and served as a consultant to major service dog schools.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5205841

Online Event - 7/13/23 - YouTube LIVE: Pancreatitis in Dogs: New Insights and Impacts on Clinical Practice - VETGirl
2023-07-13 09:30 - 10:00 | Virtual
Pancreatitis?
In this complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl–CEVA Animal Health YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Harry Cridge, MVB, MS, PG Cert Vet Ed, DACVIM (SAIM), DECVIM-CA, FHEA, MRCVS reviews the latest insights on pancreatitis in dogs. What has changed in our understanding of the etiology of pancreatitis, and how can we use this information to target treatments in this challenging disease? Tune in for treatment updates including what is PANOQUELL®-CA1 (fuzapladib sodium for injection) and how do we use it?
Thanks to sponsorship from Ceva Animal Health, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-13-2023-youtube-live-pancreatitis-in-dogs-new-insights-and-impacts-on-clinical-practice/

Webinar - 7/12/23 - Giving Effective Feedback - The AAWA
2023-07-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Feedback is an absolutely critical ingredient for team performance. It builds trust and transparency, lets team members know they are supported, and troubleshoots performance challenges early on. Yet leaders often struggle to give effective feedback. This session will highlight the importance of building a strong feedback culture, and offer participants a model for giving valuable feedback to reinforce positive actions and redirect problematic ones. This session is especially for anyone who manages or supervises staff and volunteers, but anyone who wants to effectively support team members will benefit from participation.
Presenter: Maria Morukian, President, MSM Global Consulting
This webinar has been pre-approved for:

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 NACA CE
1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/7-12-23

Webinar - 7/11/23 - Ultrasonography of the Pancreas of the Dog and Cat. How to Find it and How to Interpret Your Findings - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-07-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Sharpen your ultrasound skills!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Pete Mantis, DVM, DipECVDI, FHEA, FRCVS will describe the techniques to find the right lobe, body and left lobe of the pancreas of the dog and cat on ultrasound. Tune in as he reviews what is normal and what is not and shows examples of common abnormalities seen in the pancreas during an ultrasonographic examination.
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WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-11-2023-ultrasonography-of-the-pancreas-of-the-dog-and-cat-how-to-find-it-and-how-to-interpret-your-findings/

Webinar - 7/10/23 - Turning Psycho Jungle Cats and Stressed Tigers into Purring Kittens through Enrichment - PPG (fee applies)
2023-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Is your cat hunting your feet when you try to cross the room? Does he jump on your head just as you’re falling asleep? Or maybe she barely moves off the couch and could lose a couple of pounds.
In this webinar we will discuss what is enrichment, why it’s important and how to incorporate it into your daily life or behavior modification plan. I will discuss case studies and share my tips and tricks for satisfying our feline overlords and ladies.
Learning Objectives

Understand environmental enrichment needs for domestic felines
Understand various ways these needs can be fulfilled appropriately in various settings
Enrichment as behavior modification tool
Resources, tips and ideas

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1, PMCT 1, & IAABC pending
Registered for the live event, get busy and cannot make it! No worries you will automatically receive a recording!
Presenter: Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison – CCBC, CPDT-KA
Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison is the owner of High Five Animal Training. She is a dog and cat trainer and behavior consultant with specialized expertise in reactivity and aggression in dogs, and inappropriate elimination in cats. Creating harmony in mixed-pet households is one of her favorite problems to tackle.
When Joanna began working in shelters nearly a decade ago, cats were her first passion. Her volunteer work inspired her to take animal behavior classes, and she soon was working toward certifications. She learned training techniques with all kinds of species including chickens, goats, donkeys, horses and, of course, dogs and cats.
In 2020, she opened her own business with a mission to show pet parents just how easy it can be to solve behavior issues with the right combination of environmental modification, a detailed training plan and guidance from a trained and certified professional.
Joanna continuously hones her skill set with seminars and improves her knowledge base by reading the latest science on dog behavior. She is dedicated to providing dog and cat parents with the most up-to-date, effective, scientifically valid and compassionate behavior modification and training techniques available.
Joanna currently lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and her Malaysian-born dog, Fuji.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5271717

Online Event - 7/10/23 - YouTube LIVE: Vaccinology 101 - VETGirl
2023-07-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
The ABC’s of VAC’s!
In this complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl–Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE event, Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM will review vaccine and immunology basics and the importance of vaccine handling. Improper storage or handling of vaccines could increase reactivity and/or decrease the vaccine’s safety. Tune in to understand the reasoning behind vaccine protocols that help promote the safety and efficacy of this life-saving prophylaxis!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-10-2023-youtube-live-vaccinology-101/

Online Course – 7/8/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-07-08 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-july-2023/

Online Conference - 7/8/23 - High Drive Dogs! One-Day Online Conference - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-07-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Presenters: Crystal Wing, Denise Fenzi, Helene Lawler, Jane Ardern, Petra Ford, Shade Whitesel
Guest Panelists: Karen Deeds, Sara Brueske
This conference will take place on July 8th from 9am PT – 5pm PT, and you can join us from the comfort of your living room!
* as per usual if you cannot attend live the conference content will be available in your student library
Tickets $89 – Registration opens June 14th, 2023
Scholarship Applications will open June 14th. NOTE: Maximum of 3 (three) conference scholarships allowed within a 12 month period.
Click here to apply for a scholarship
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/36252

Webinar - 7/6/23 - Wait for It: Discussing Duration in All Its Forms - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-07-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Duration comes in many forms in dog training. Down stays, calm holds, or a sustained sit pretty are what we normally think of when adding duration to behaviors. However, performing motion behaviors such as heeling or leg weaves are duration behaviors too.
For some dogs duration comes naturally. However, for others, every fraction of a second of duration is fought for over time. Some dogs are content waiting for the next cue, while others want to jump ahead and do the next behavior as quickly as possible. These dogs need different approaches, however the concept of duration remains the same: do the thing until I ask for another thing.
The other aspect of duration is the emotion and energy level that the dog is in while performing the behavior. Down stays require a different energy level than that of a heads up heel. Both are duration behaviors, however, the desired state of mind of our dog is vastly different. Sara will discuss how to create the optimal emotion in your behavior through the strategic use of reinforcement delivery.
Sara will also provide different methods of adding duration to your calm stationary behaviors and stays, including the Multiple Reward Stay and Reverse Luring. She will also talk about how to create duration in your motion behaviors as well through gradual fading of helper cues and decreasing rate of reinforcement.
So sit and stay! You’ll want to settle in for this presentation.
Presenter: Sara Brueske
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 7/6/23 - Paws and Politics: What You Need to Know About 2023 Animal Welfare Legislation - HASS
2023-07-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
State legislative sessions have ended (or are ending soon!) across the United States and it’s critical to understand how these sessions will impact people, pets, shelters, and rescues. Join us for an overview of 2023’s animal-related bills, led by Katie Jarl, Director of Government Affairs and Policy for Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) and HASS, and Executive Director for Texas Pets Alive! (TPA!); and Lauren Loney, Staff Attorney and Policy Specialist for APA!, HASS, and TPA!. This dynamic duo will discuss hot topics including laws affecting access to veterinary care, HASS’s legislative activities, and what’s on the horizon for 2024. Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services, will moderate. Register below and join us live on Thursday, July 6 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event, a recording will be distributed to everyone who registers within 3 business days.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6016782060176/WN_rPfGIRiDRIeh_VYHLx2qag#/registration

Webinar - 7/3/23 - A New Approach to Working With Clients & Harnessing Autonomy and Empowerment for Success - PPG (fee applies)
2023-07-03 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
One of the most stated reasons by professional trainers for a failure to perform successful services in pet training is two-fold. I often hear that ” the client was not committed or compliant.”
Let’s stop this behavior-changing game we find ourselves in and begin to work with clients in a more collaborative model yielding success for all parties!
It’s not about control or win-loose, or compliance. These words make us cringe when discussing behavior change in animals; let’s not apply these old concepts to our clients.
Do you often feel like you?

Are constantly nagging clients.
Having suggestions and ideas pushed back.
Hear “yeah but” all the time.
Feel your client relationship is confrontational.
Return to a client’s home and find no progress has been made in your absence
Find yourself constantly “splaining” everything

Well, Did you know that?

Clients, like all humans, make choices that do not always align with their goals.
Clients may, at times, lack self-control.
Clients have no commitment vehicle to help them stay on track.
Clients don’t see or recognize the ambivalence between their stated goal and behavior.

In this webinar, Niki will introduce the concept of Motivational Interviewing and Commitment Strategies.
Learn how these can be used to harness a client’s ambivalence and then use this ambivalence to motivate effective behavior change. She will also discuss various types of commitment strategies that can be used to hold clients accountable for their own words and goals.
Learn About

Interviewing techniques to bring about change
What to avoid in developing a collaborative professional-client relationship
How to guide clients through their own behavior change
How to stop “splaining” and empower autonomy in your clients

CEUS Pending PPAB, KPA, CCPDT, IAABC
Presented by Niki Tudge
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5295867
