Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 4/19/23 - Communication Tips to Positively Impact Work Relationships and Build Trust - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-04-19 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
In this 1-hour, VETgirl–leadership webinar, Karlene Belyea, MBA reviews tips on working more effectively with team members and clients. You’ll learn to use words that work, build influence and trust through a few simple body language techniques, more effectively listening, and understand how to encourage productive complaining. Tune in and learn how to communicate empathy by using the heart-head-heart model and how positive and effective team communication will create great relationships with clients too!
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/april-19-2023-communication-tips-to-positively-impact-work-relationships-and-build-trust/

Webinar - 4/20/23 - Mushroom Mystique: Which Ones Are Magic and Which Ones Are Tragic - ASPCAPro
2023-04-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join Dr. Jesse Strong, DVM, DABT to learn all about mushroom exposures in cats and dogs! Most mushrooms cause stomach upset, but some can be deadly, making it difficult to know how aggressive treatment should be. While there are too many mushroom species to cover them all, this presentation will discuss the main categories of toxic mushrooms that can be found in the United States and Canada.
This presentation will cover diagnosis and treatment of different types of toxic mushrooms, including tips on how to get mushrooms identified, as well as how to treat unknown mushroom exposures. Join us for a virtual foray into the wonderful world of fungi!

Takeaways

Recognize and treat exposures to liver and renal toxic mushrooms in cats and dogs
Recognize and treat exposures to muscarinic, isoxazole derivative, hallucinogenic, and GI toxic mushrooms
Treat unknown mushroom exposure

Suited For

Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians

Credits

The live webinar and post-webinar online course are RACE-approved and are eligible for one hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/mushroom-mystique-which-ones-are-magic-and-which-ones-are-tragic

Webinar – 4/20/23 – Bottle-Feeding Kittens 101 – National Kitten Coalition
2023-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
How much do I feed a kitten? How often? How much? How do I mix the formula? There are so many things to learn when it comes to feeding a tiny kitten. In this webinar, we will teach you the basics of how to safely bottle-feed a neonatal kitten and help it grow!
Presenter: Susan Spaulding, AKA “Kitten Mom”
If you can’t join us for the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign-up anyway, because a recording of this, and other webinars, will be available on NKC’s eLearning Center no later than 2 weeks after they air.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1890331397496044125

Webinar – 4/21/23 – Surrender Prevention Series: Jumping – GoodPup
2023-04-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This is the fourth installment of GoodPup’s new webinar series: Surrender Prevention; Addressing Common Behavioral Challenges.
During the spring webinar series, GoodPup will break down how to provide some preventive management and simple solutions for addressing a variety of common behavioral challenges experienced with the welcoming of new family members. The series begins in January with House Training struggles including common setbacks and the demands encountered within different lifestyles. Then they’ll dabble into other challenges during the following months including barking, jumping, mouthiness, crate concerns and reactivity to unfamiliar people.
This month’s topic is: Jumping!
There are a variety of reasons that dogs jump. It may provide a solution for them to get what they want or need. Or, it may just be a way for them to express themselves; to communicate. And, while jumping is a normal behavior for our dogs, if left unaddressed, it can certainly become an undesired and even unsafe one.
In this webinar GoodPup will focus on how best to address our dogs that love to jump. We’ll identify different reasons why our dogs jump. Then we’ll explore how to prevent the jumping from becoming a problem and we’ll build some plans together as a group to help us solve when jumping is already a problem. This is one team discussion you won’t want to miss.
GoodPup will be following their April webinar with a May webinar on mouthy behavior. Again, they’ll discuss various situations where dogs express mouthiness; talk about how to use management to help prevent the behavior from ever starting and lastly look at some problem solving tips with dogs that are already displaying the behavior as a concern.
Register for this free webinar here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surrender-prevention-series-jumping-tickets-604107099597
Presenter:
Kait Hembree VTS (Behavior), CVT, KPA CTP
Head of Training at GoodPup
Kait Hembree and her team designed the GoodPup Training Program using the latest scientific research and positive reinforcement training techniques. Kait’s career in Animal Behavior spans decades. She has extensive experience working with behavior modification both in and outside veterinary practices and animal shelters. She regularly consults as a dog behavior expert across the country.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/surrender-prevention-series-jumping-tickets-604107099597

Webinar - 4/23/23 - Milkshakes, Mindsets & Medicine: The Power and Potential of Mindsets in Veterinary Medicine - VETGirl
2023-04-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Mind over matter!
In this complimentary, 1-hour, VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Jacqueline Neilson, DVM, DACVB tackles some common mindsets that may sabotage our health, happiness, and work in the veterinary setting. Tune in and learn how we can shift those mindsets to improve our personal well-being, the well-being of the profession, and the care we deliver to our patients.
Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Trial or Elite member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/april-23-2023-milkshakes-mindsets-medicine-the-power-and-potential-of-mindsets-in-veterinary-medicine/

Webinar - 4/26/23 - Emails That Get Results: The ultimate welcome series for your donors - Network for Good
2023-04-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Learn how to convert new donors into more donations with this series of email touchpoints.
Here’s the thing: When a donor makes their first donation, they are telling you “I am digging into what you’re doing and I’d like to be part of it.” So, now what?
In this session, Rachel Bearbower will walk you through the 5 emails to construct an engaging (and effective) welcome series for your new donors.
You’ll learn the key ingredients that go into each email to help your donor feel valued and appreciated and start turning your new donors into recurring, long-term donors.
Bonus: Rachel will give you her best tips for automating this process saving you bucket loads of time.
Speaker: Rachel Bearbower (she/her), Founder + CEO of Small Shop Strategies
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/emails-that-get-results/

Webinar - 4/26/23 - Virtual Equity: Using Tech to Increase Access for Communities - The AAWA
2023-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
How often are you evaluating whether the services you provide are truly reachable to your target audience? Are you reviewing the data you collect to make informed decisions, even if it is illustrating tough realizations? Hear how Montgomery County (MD) Collaboration Council came to the difficult understanding that its target communities were not taking advantage of their services because of obstacles in their path and how the pandemic helped push them to re-evaluate how to use technology to increase their access to these emerging communities.
Presenter: Dalbin Osorio, Managing Director of Public Affairs, Montgomery County Education Association (MD)
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/4-26-23

Webinar - 4/27/23 - It’s Raining Cats and Kittens: How to Save More Feline Lives This Kitten Season - HASS
2023-04-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
It’s raining cats and…kittens. Kitten season is upon us and feline lifesaving is front of mind. We’ve convened a panel of experts to share their best kitten season tips, tools, and tricks to help you save lives this year—and prevent a seasonal population boom in years to come.
Our Q&A-style panel includes Peter Wolf, Senior Strategist for Shelter and Community Research at Best Friends Animal Society; Monica Tarant, Chief Innovation Officer: Feline Lifesaving at Cincinnati Animal CARE with the Give Them Ten Movement; Danielle Bays, Senior Analyst for Cat Protection and Policy, the Humane Society of the United States; Marnie Russ, National Kitten College Program Administrator at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington and Co-Founder of the National Kitten Coalition; and Neil Hay, Senior Director of Operations at Austin Pets Alive!. Vincent Medley, Director of Human Animal Support Services, will moderate.
Register below and send questions in advance to webinars@americanpetsalive.org. We’ll see you live for a cat-tastic night on Thursday, April 27 at 5 p.m. CT.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2616740581796/WN_NMLK-YrQRDO0xqsX-Ah9bA

Webinar - 4/27/23 - Surviving an Urban Environment with a Control Freak - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-04-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
A deep dive into the herding breeds, their selection and the reason why they do things that challenge owners and trainers on a daily basis.
A lot of the herding breeds that are now popular in sport and pet homes are considered the most intelligent and easy to train breed and yet, most are faced with such a high prey drive and need to control movement that sometimes a normal walk with them feels impossible.
Where is this desire to control everything that moves comes from? How can we avoid it from the beginning or if the behavior is already happening, how do we help our dogs to focus on us instead of moving cars and bikes?
Martina will explain the main management and training tools that she uses in her Herder Bootcamp programs for herding breeds dogs in urban and pet environment.
Presenter: Martina Miradoli
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 4/27/23 - FUNctional Obedience: Where the RUBBER Meets the Road - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-04-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Does living with your dog sometimes feel like you’re riding in a Ferrari with a newly licensed teenager, and you’re barely holding on? Or, maybe you feel like you’re tootling along with a senior driver in an older Buick, smoke pouring out of the exhaust, waving people off the sidewalk? Either way, the partnership is not going how you imagined. You’re not alone, and there are many ways to help you and your dog feel more like a team.
We all have different lifestyles our dogs need to learn how to dog in, and this is where the “RUBBER” (Relationship, Utilitarian Behaviors, Boundaries, Expectations and Reinforcement) meets the road in FUNctional Obedience.
In this session, we will draw real world analogies to help you think about the relationship you currently have with your dog, and to describe where you hope that relationship goes. Continuing the car analogy, I have a high mileage stop and go lifestyle with three low mileage, high octane malinois. Have you considered how you would describe your lifestyle-dog relationship using the car analogy? Each dog, even within their breed, is individual in their “gears” and “drivability” much like their automotive (and human!) counterparts. Each dog has unique maintenance needs, both physical and mental! The same is true with us humans – and this is where relationship building truly begins!
This webinar will help you identify your dog’s needs, and more importantly your needs, within your life at this moment. The Relationship, Utilitarian Behaviors, Boundaries, Expectations and Reinforcement that I establish with my dogs, especially in my multi-dog household, keeps our day-to-day running smoothly. Here’s how:
–> Relationships allow us to understand one another.
–> Utilitarian Behaviors are the key to day-to-day life and reduce conflict. (There are behaviors that can help us enjoy life together better that we may not realize without reflection.)
–> Boundaries are key to building strong relationships. Setting boundaries creates a safe environment where everyone’s needs can be met.
–> Expectations give us habits and routines through consistency.
–> Reinforcement is incredibly FUN and builds and solidifies all of the components…
when the RUBBER meets the road.
Let me help you see both yourself and your dog differently, while reflecting on ways to improve your life with your dog through FUNctional obedience, no matter what your competition or non-competition goals are. This webinar is about reflecting, planning and observing your day-to-day life and how to make it better for both you and your dog(s). (Plus, spending time with an ADHD high school art teacher of 20+ years by day, and protection sport decoy/helper with three malinois by night, is guaranteed entertainment and education! Hope to see you soon!)
Presenter: Crystal Wing
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Course – Starts 5/1/23 – Feline Behavior Solutions: Teaching Foundation Behaviors for Modifying Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-05-01 | Virtual
Modification of any problematic or unwanted behavior requires mechanical skill, knowledge of species-specific behavior, and experience with a variety of strategies and techniques. This course will provide opportunities for anyone who works with cats to gain all of that, and more. Each of the five weeks is packed with information that can be directly and immediately applied to a variety of cat behavior cases, from aggression to anxiety and from fighting to fear.
This course was created for cat behavior consultants who are looking to take on more advanced cases, or cat lovers simply looking to teach cats specific skills. Content is relevant to anyone who works with cats in a professional, volunteer, or personal capacity.
Course Begins: May 1, 2023
Duration: 5 weeks
Instructor: Katenna Jones, ACAAB, CCBC
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/feline-behavior-solutions-teaching-foundation-behaviors-for-modifying-behavior/

Webinar - 5/1/23 - YouTube LIVE: Expanding our Minds with Lyme - VETGirl
2023-05-01 17:30 - 18:00 | Virtual
Do you know all you NEED to know about Lyme?
In this complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl – Merck Animal Health YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Kathryn Duncan, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) reviews canine Lyme disease as it relates to the tick vector, clinical signs, and available diagnostics. Tune in for case discussions to learn about the latest recommendations on treatment and prevention!
NOTE: To attend this YouTube LIVE session, there is no “registration.” To attend, simply go to our YouTube Page at the time of the event where the webinar will be hosted, LIVE!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Trial or Elite member to register for the live event)
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-1-2023-youtube-live-expanding-our-minds-with-lyme/

Conference – 5/2/23 to 5/4/23 – Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals – Humane Canada (fee applies)
2023-05-02 08:00 - 21:30 | Virtual
Humane Canada is hosting the 10th anniversary of the largest animal welfare event in Canada, the Summit for Animals, in Victoria, BC May 3-4 2023, with an optional Busy Beaver Training & Deep Dive Day, sponsored by Edmonton Humane Society on May 2. This annual event brings together animal welfare professionals, advocates and volunteers to learn cutting-edge information from thought leaders in the sector, while building long-lasting professional connections that will help advance attendees’ advocacy efforts in benefit of animals and their welfare.
WEBSITE LINK: https://humanecanada.swoogo.com/summit/

Online Event - 5/2/23 - Your PPG Shelter & Rescue Divisional Meetup - SFACC FETCH: Helping Long-term Shelter Dogs Thrive via Consistency and Enrichment - PPG
2023-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Location: Login to Zoom directly or watch this event live-streamed in the PPG Member Group on Facebook
Hosts: K Holden Svirsky & LT
Guest: Pauline Le and Jessica McEntee
A casual presentation with live group chat and Q&A. Informal, Fun & Educational Just For PPG Members
Location: Login to Zoom directly or watch this event live-streamed in the PPG Member Group on Facebook
Recorded: Yes, this event is recorded and will be available in the PPG member Group on Facebook.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5216805

Webinar - 5/2/23 - Survey Results: Access to Vet Care in California Shelters - CalAnimals
2023-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
An important statewide survey was conducted in the fall of 2022 to help assess and quantify the veterinary shortage in California shelters and the impact it is having on our operations. Spoiler alert: The impact is significant and is affecting hundreds of thousands of shelter pets! Join us for a review of the data and a discussion about possible solutions. Where do we go from here?

Mike Greenberg, DVM, Access to Vet Care, Jennifer Scarlett, DVM, San Francisco SPCA, and Gary Weitzman, DVM, San Diego Humane Society

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YqoYZsciSumvCMgH-jeVlg

Online Course – Starts 5/3/23 – Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-05-03 | Virtual
The IAABC Animal Behavior Consulting Principles & Practice Course is a unique twelve-week, a multi-module course providing a comprehensive overview of the many facets of animal behavior consulting for all species. The course is appropriate for experienced behavior consultants and practitioners as well as those newer to the field with a strong interest in animal behavior. The course features weekly online meetings with a Course Mentor discussing each learning module.
Course Begins: May 3, 2023
Duration: 12 weeks
Instructor: Erin Jones, PhD, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, CDBC
Course Highlights

27 renowned experts in the field
a comprehensive overview of Animal Behavior Consulting for all species
the only course to cover all facets of Animal Behavior Consulting
weekly online Mentor Meetings for ongoing support and further learning

Presenters include:
Dr. Mary Burch; Dr. Dan Estep; Dr. Susan Friedman; Dr. Lore Haug; Dr. Suzanne Hetts; Dr. Karen Overall; Dr. Chris Pachel; Chirag Patel; Ken Ramirez; Kathy Sdao; Mychelle Blake; Veronica Boutelle; Kristin Buller, LSCW; Brian Burton; Steve Dale; Dr. Sheila D’Arpino; Jessica Dolce; Gail Fisher; Sarah Fraser; Dr. Evon Hekkala; Dr. Jessica Hekman; Dr. Elinor Karlsson; Theresa McKeon; Gina Phairas; Randi Rossman; Dr. Rise VanFleet; Miranda Workman
Topics covered include:
Learning Science; Applied Behavior Analysis; Functional Analysis and Intervention Design; Biology; Ethology; Genetics; Marker Training; Case Studies; Desensitization and Counter Conditioning; Program Management; Behavioral Medicine; LIMA Practices; TAGteach; Business Promotion and Social Media Strategies; Interpreting Scientific Studies; the Human Side of the Equation; Sheltering, Fostering and Enrichment; Animal Welfare Science; Compassion Fatigue
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS **

Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Wednesdays at 8:00 pm Eastern (first meeting May 10th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration with the exception of Week 7 (June 21st) which is 2 hours in duration
There are 12 meetings for this course

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/animal-behavior-consulting-principles-practice/

Webinar - 5/3/23 - Listening Skills for Leaders - The AAWA
2023-05-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
One of the most important skills for any leader is the ability to listen. However, many of us need to learn how to listen effectively. We usually prepare our response rather than trying to process and understand the other person’s message. This webinar will explore the power of listening and identify practices to help you listen at a deeper level to gain a better understanding and build trust with your employees.
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/5-03-23

Webinar - 5/3/23 - Fluid Therapy - VETGirl (fee applies)
2023-05-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Virtual
Up your fluid therapy game!!
In this 1.5-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Garret Pachtinger, DACVECC, will review updates in small animal fluid therapy while taking a case-based, clinical approach to understanding the principles of fluid therapy. We will discuss the importance of judicious crystalloid fluid therapy, controversies around colloid therapy, and the importance of blood products. Following this presentation, veterinary professionals will have a better comfort level and understanding of fluid therapy guidelines to improve patient care.
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 check out your options, including our new 14-day, no-commitment ELITE Trial.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/may-3-2023-fluid-therapy/

Hybrid Conference - 5/4/23 to 5/7/23 - IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference - IAABC (fee applies)
2023-05-04 04:30 - 17:00 | The Royal Sonesta Houston, 2222 W Loop S, Houston, TX, 77027, United States
Are you interested in animal behavior and training? If so, you won’t want to miss the IAABC Foundation Conference 2023 coming to Houston and via livestream May 4-7th. The IAABC Foundation, sister organization to the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (the IAABC), will be hosting its annual conference at the The Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria, and you’re invited to join us for four days of learning, networking, and fun.
This year’s conference features a fantastic lineup of speakers, including experts in dog behavior, cat behavior, horse behavior, and more. You’ll have the opportunity to attend a variety of educational sessions and workshops, covering topics such as:

Canine behavior and shelter assessments
Feline behavior and shelter enrichment strategies
Equine shelter behavior and training techniques
Collaboration of Veterinary Medicine and Behavior in a Shelter environment
And much more!

In addition to the educational sessions, the IAABC Foundation is hosting 4 unique off-site events including a visit to the Friends For Life Shelter and BARC Animal Shelter. You’ll also have the chance to network with fellow animal behavior enthusiasts, connect with exhibitors and vendors, and participate in special events such as a silent auction and a cocktail reception.
A scholarship is available to marginalized communities. Also, IAABC members receive an additional discount, so if you’re not already a member, now is the perfect time to join!
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business and connect with like-minded individuals. Register now for the IAABC Foundation Conference in Houston. See you there!
If you have any questions, contact the IAABC Foundation at questions@iaabcfoundation.org. If you’re interested in looking for a ride or room share, join the conversation at this Facebook Event Page. The event social media toolkit is available for you to use if you would like to share this event with your family, friends and colleagues on social media.
WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/2023-animal-behavior-conference/

Webinar - 5/4/23 - Social Media Marketing Strategies for Animal Shelters - CalAnimals
2023-05-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This live presentation is designed specifically for animal shelter representatives who want to learn more about the basics of social media marketing and how to build out a social media marketing strategy.
Posting compelling content to social networking platforms can be utilized to increase online reputation, receive community support to increase staff morale, while increasing visibility to possibly decrease the animal length of stay/increasing adoptions and so much more!
During this presentation, we’ll discuss the following topics:
• Content Strategy and Planning
• Discussion about how the Algorithm works & improving visibility (reach) of your posts
• Importance of Social Listening
• Setting your content up for success
• Using the Indirect Method of posting your content to improve your reputation
Afterward, stick around for a Q&A discussion to possibly help answer questions you may have by sharing through our experiences
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UFGRTciTRiKtr_vVXbg-7g

Online Event – 5/4/23 – Live from the Ranch with Amber Quann – Karen Pryor Academy
2023-05-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Do you dream of dining out with your canine companion? Tune into the next episode of Live from The Ranch to learn about brewery and cafe manners for you and your dog with guest Amber Quann and Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer. Enjoy this free virtual event with real-time training demos, audience Q&A, and more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 5/4/23 - Guardians of their Galaxy: Addressing Resource Guarding in Dogs - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-05-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
When dogs protect access to something they value – like food, toys, bones, a spot on the couch, or maybe even a favourite person – we call it “resource guarding”.
Resource guarding is a common issue. It can lead to aggression and other undesirable behaviours that can put human and other animal family members at risk.
During this webinar, we’ll explore effective management and training techniques to address resource guarding.
You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of guarding behaviours, how to prevent it from developing in puppies, and how to modify the behaviour in adult dogs.
This webinar is a must-attend for dog owners, trainers, and anyone interested in better understanding, managing, and modifying dog behaviour.
Instructor: Nancy Tucker
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar Series - 5/6/23, 5/20/23, and 6/3/23 - The Art of Raising a Happy, Healthy Kitten - National Kitten Coalition
2023-05-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
The National Kitten Coalition and the EveryCat Health Foundation are hosting a three-part Webinar Series. If you are planning to or have recently added a new kitten to your family, or are looking for information to share with new kitten families in your community, this series will provide crucial information for raising a kitten into a happy, healthy cat.
Part One: Getting Ready for Your New Family Member May 6th, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 pm EDT.
This session will cover:
-Selecting The Right Kitten (evaluating your needs and expectations, where to go, what questions to ask)
-Preparing Your Home (kitten proofing, necessary supplies, litterbox logistics)
-Where To Go For Help (finding the support you need)
Part Two: Raising a Happy Kitten May 20th, 2023, 12:00 – 1:30 pm EDT.
This session will cover:
-Socialization (kitten kindergarten, introduction to new experiences)
-Understanding Behavior (environmental enrichment, appropriate play)
-Fear Free Handling (training techniques)
Part Three: Raising a Healthy Kitten June 3rd, 2023, 12:00-1:30 pm EDT.
This session will cover:
-Routine Vet Care: (finding a cat-friendly practice, vaccines, spay/neuter)
-Normal Development: (growth and nutrition)
-Common Health Issues: (what to watch for to help decide when to go to the vet)
This series is free to attend, thanks to our generous sponsors! Register once for access to all three events! You will utilize the same link to attend all three sessions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3294773884135102303

Online Course – 5/6/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2023-05-06 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://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/5162202024417496160

Webinar - 5/8/23 - The Handler End of the Leash: How Body Language Tells the Tale with Suzanne Clothier - PPG (fee applies)
2023-05-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Much of dog training is focused on the dog, or the mechanics of markers and rewards. Yet in many ways, handlers can and do affect their dog’s behavior and learning. Many training problems are rooted in communication issues, caused by a handler’s body language and unintended messages.
The dog’s understanding of the handler’s behavior is built in the details of how the handler typically moves, laughs, smiles, speaks, breathes, etc. in familiar and comfortable settings. But under stress, in unfamiliar or challenging situations, things can change. Shifts in the handler signals to the dog that the person he relies on is alarmed, angry, worried, or even afraid. Depending on the dog, this can have significant impact on behavior. We can be more effective in helping the dog when we understand the handler in new ways, and have practical approaches to help them say what they mean and mean what they say.
Learning Objectives
Meta-messages – seeing the whole picture
Breathing – how breathing impacts our ability to move, learn and think
Muscle tension & quality of movement
Flexion, balance & stance – warning, welcoming, worried or wild?
Blink rate and expression – what story does your face tell?
Core & gaze orientation – how we signal our awareness and focus
About Your 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.
CEUs: PPAB 1 & IAABC 1
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5202798

Webinar - 5/9/23 - Compassionate Communication: Supporting People and Pets Through Human-Centered Language - HASS
2023-05-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Have you ever been scrolling through social media and read through a post calling someone a “horrible pet owner” or worse during a time of need or crisis? The answer is probably yes; we’ve all seen this, and perhaps we’ve even used harmful language ourselves not knowing the full story. The words we use have an impact and can push away the people who need support so we’d like to take the time to evaluate how we can have more compassionate communication.
Shannon Glenn, Executive Director of My Pit Bull is Family and the North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center program, will share how animal welfare professionals can shift their language to be more human-centered and human-supportive to and keep more families together.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6016782060176/WN_UoCI8zCWQMmcSlHkaiBjng

Online Course – Starts 5/10/23 – Canine Social Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
2023-05-10 | Virtual
This course will teach you about canine communication, play, greetings, conflict resolution behaviors, and puppy social development. Dig into the science of canine social behavior, with an emphasis on dog-to-dog social interactions. Veterinarians, behavior consultants, trainers, groomers, kennel staff, shelter workers, day care staff, pet sitters, dog walkers, and keen guardians will all benefit from this course.
This course will help you:

Explain the importance of social relationships between dogs from a scientific perspective
Accurately interpret body language in dogs and understand how body language is linked to emotional states and communication
Describe and understand the stages of puppy development and how development can affect adult behaviors, including the development of problem behaviors
Recognize and interpret play and greeting behaviors in dogs
Describe the functions of conflict and reconciliation behaviors in dogs

Course Begins: May 10, 2023
Duration: 5 weeks
Instructor: Camille Ward, PhD, CAAB
Course type: Instructed Course
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings are not recorded
Meetings take place on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm Eastern (first meeting May 17th)
Meetings are 1 hour in duration
There are 5 meetings for this course

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-social-behavior/

Webinar - 5/10/23 - Turn Your Board Into a Lead Generating Machine - Network for Good
2023-05-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
“I want my board to support our fundraising, and I can’t get them to do it.” You’ve given them talking points, ask for names or leads, or even asked them to call donors with simple thank you’s and it doesn’t get done.
If this is you, then the good news is: You are not alone & this powerful tool will release resistance and have your board opening those doors…finally!
Most board members are awesome people committed to putting good work into your organization. Yet, fundraising can be intimidating.
That’s why we’ll teach you how to simplify your board’s role in your fundraising to make it super easy and fun for them to connect with potential supports and generate leads for you…without feeling rejected, ineffective or pushy.
Outcomes:

Understand barriers and fears to participating in fundraising
Define your donor pipeline and the board members’ role in supporting it
Learn a new tool for connecting with potential donors that takes away all the barriers and fears
Ways to systematize this approach so the leads are flowing to you with ease
How to create excitement and energy around fundraising

Speaker: Founder & Chief Excitement Officer, Courageous Communication

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/board-lead-generating-machine/

Webinar – 5/11/23 – Maddie’s Insights: The Five Domains of Animal Care Model – Maddie’s Fund
2023-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Animal well-being represents how an animal experiences their life. It characterizes the overall mental experiences of an animal and is a subjective concept that cannot be directly measured. Instead, well-being indicators are used to cautiously infer mental experiences from resource provisions, management factors and a range of animal-based measures. The Five Domains Model is a holistic and structured framework for gathering together these indicators and assessing animal well-being. It is used to systematically assess the well-being of animals in a range of contexts and explicitly focuses on an animal’s mental experiences.
The Five Domains Model is used internationally to assess animal well-being in a range of contexts. The Model also represents a framework that could be used to advance animal care – by drawing attention to a wide range of areas where we can make improvements. While animal well-being is an animal-centered concept (i.e., the focus is on assessing an animal’s mental experiences), animal care is human-centered (i.e., the focus is on what we can provide for animals). Animal care encourages those responsible for animals to consider providing them with a range of opportunities so that they can have a good life. The aim of this presentation is to demonstrate how the Five Domains can be used to scientifically assess animal well-being and how they also provide a means of considering how best to care for animals.
About the Presenter
Kat Littlewood, BVSc(Dist), PGDipVCS(Dist), PhD, AFHEA, FANZCVS(AWSEL)
Dr. Littlewood is a veterinarian and Lecturer in Animal Welfare within Tāwharau Ora (School of Veterinary Science) at Massey University. She is a fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics, & Law.
Kat’s research employs social science approaches to better understand complex human-animal interactions and ethically challenging situations. She aims to develop a nuanced understanding of why and how people make the decisions they do about how animals are managed. Kat also works to operationalize the Five Domains Model for animal well-being assessment and training.
Major research themes include: Understanding how animal well-being is conceptualized by different people; Exploring how human values, attitudes, and behaviors influence animal well-being; Developing systematic scientific strategies to evaluate animal well-being; and Implementation of animal well-being policy and standards.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcast5Domains

Webinar - 5/11/23 - Reducing the Baseline: Setting Your Dog Up for Success Before B-mod - FDSA (fee applies)
2023-05-11 15:00 | Virtual
Changing behavior is hard work for your dog; are there things you can do right now to make sure your dog is feeling their best before engaging in behavior modification?
This webinar will give you tools and exercises to help create a more thoughtful and focused dog. Both are beneficial when working with a fearful or reactive dog prior to exposing it to potential triggers during the behavior modification process. We will explore ways to decrease the dog’s adrenaline (fight or flight), increase their dopamine and serotonin, and take advantage of the oxytocin you share.
Presenter: Karen Deeds
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
