Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Denise Fenzi’s Circle Method for Basic Reactivity and Over Arousal - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-12-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
This webinar is intended to provide advice, interventions, and skills for individuals working with reactive or overexcited dogs. “The circle method of Loose Leash Walking” will be used to help the behavior and emotional state of reactive and over-aroused dogs by allowing them to adjust to their environment, reconnect with their handlers, and become more emotionally comfortable in the presence of specific triggers. The method can be used regardless of food interest and does not require elaborate set-ups.
The information presented in this webinar will build upon the foundation webinar, “The Fenzi Method: Cutting Corners to Loose Leash Walking” (often called the Circle method of loose leash walking), and will assume prerequisite knowledge of that material. To help individuals who are not familiar with that webinar it is available for purchase as a webinar recording at this time. Please see the description below.
This webinar assumes professional or amateur trainers who can assimilate the information with a preexisting basic working knowledge of dog behavior, reactivity and over-aroused behavior.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Coming Together to Accomplish More: Coalition Building for Animal Care Organizations - HASS
2021-12-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
When animal care organizations work together, they can create powerful change in their communities. In this live webinar you will hear from Katherine Shenar, executive vice president for The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, and Shelly Moore, President and CEO for Humane Society of Charlotte, North Carolina. This duo worked together to form a coalition back in 2006, one that is still thriving today. They will teach you how to identify common ground and put aside differences to accomplish more collectively than your organization could individually. Tune in on December 16 at 5pm CT so you can learn to join forces to support more people and pets.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/6816373374182/WN_d2bsWGA-TeWmyYEu4Z-KIg

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Register by 12/15/21 - The Unintended Consequences of Pulling Friendly Community Cats Conference Session - Best Friends
2021-12-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Complete the registration form below to receive access via email to this exclusive Best Friends National Conference session on Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
Targeted trap-neuter-return (TNR) and return-to-field (RTF) programs are becoming the norm in communities across the country, reducing the number of cats admitted to shelters and increasing the number leaving alive. Still, the number of cats killed is more than twice the number of dogs. One remaining challenge is the concerns among some TNR/RTF supporters over “returning friendlies.” Although these concerns are well-intentioned, the policy implications can be disastrous for community cats and the people who care for them. This session will discuss why some outdoor cats are sociable and the importance of returning these community cats to their outdoor homes. You’ll be given the tools you need to advocate for change at your local shelter.
Speaker: Peter Wolf, Policy and Research Analyst, Best Friends Animal Society
Deadline to register for this opportunity is Wednesday, December 15th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Anesthesia Complications: The When, the Where, and What to do About That! - VETGirl (fee applies)
2021-12-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
In this VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Jane Quandt, DACVAA, DACVECC reviews the when, the where, and what to do about anesthesia complications. What is the time period where it is most likely? In this webinar, she will review how to appropriately monitor for and prevent anesthesia complications.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-16-2021-anesthesia-complications-the-when-the-where-and-what-to-do-about-them/

Webinar - 12/16/21 - Denise Fenzi’s Circle Method: Advanced Techniques for Reactivity, Over Arousal, and Problem Solving - FDSA (fee applies)
2021-12-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
This webinar is intended to expand upon the webinars: “The Fenzi Method: Cutting Corners to Loose Leash Walking!” and “Denise Fenzi’s Circle Method for Basic Reactivity and Over arousal.” This webinar will provide additional advice, interventions, and problem solving strategies for individuals working with reactive or overexcited dogs who continue to struggle even after application of the basic techniques presented in the prior webinars.
This method is designed to allow dogs to adjust to their environment, reconnect with their handlers, and become more emotionally comfortable in the presence of specific triggers. The method can be used with dogs who are not interested in food when in public, does not require elaborate set-ups, and can also be used as a management technique to get out of uncomfortable situations.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Online Course - 12/17/21 to 12/19/21 - Unwrapping common medical problems - IVS (fee applies)
2021-12-17 06:00 - 11:30, 2021-12-18 06:00 - 11:30, 2021-12-19 06:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This combination of two internationally recognized Internists will provide you with a practical approach to the management of many common medical problems that you encounter in your daily practice. You are sure to come away with some very helpful tips!
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Consultants
Oldsmar, FL
Ellen Behrend V.M.D., Ph.D.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor emerita
Department of Clinical Sciences
Auburn University
Seminar Topics:

Endocrine

Diabetics: anything new that can help?
Diabetic conundrums: management dilemmas
Trilostane: the latest on how to use it
A case-based approach to diagnosis of pu/pd
Diagnosing canine hypothyroidism: a case-based approach
Feline hyperthyroidism: finding it and helping your patients live longer

Cardiac

When should Atenolol or Diltiazem be considered for feline cardiomyopathy?
Are ACE-inhibitors and Spironolactone necessary in feline CHF ?
Is pimobendan indicated or contraindicated for feline CHF related to HCM ?
What are the two best treatments for feline CHF?
What are the preferred thromboprophylaxis treatments in feline cardiomyopathy patients?
When to initiate and how to dose pimobendan in canine cardiac patients.
Loop diuretic therapy in canine and feline CHF – furosemide of torsemide?
Reducing angiotensin and aldosterone – what role do ACE-inhibitors play in canine CHF?
When did spironolactone become useful in canine CHF patients?
Use of Viagra in canine heart disease.

Respiratory disease

How to determine whether a coughing dog has chronic bronchitis vs airway collapse.
Which drugs are considered preferred cough suppressants in dogs?
Are bronchodilators helpful in coughing dogs? Which one?
When to consider surgical intervention or tracheal stenting in airway collapse.
Coughing cats – How do I tell if it is feline asthma or some other respiratory disease?
Do I have to give corticosteroids to feline asthma patients?
What are the preferred corticosteroids options for asthmatic cats?
When would bronchodilator treatment be useful in asthmatic cats?
Are human asthma drugs helpful in feline asthma patients?
Should cyproheptadine or Cerenia be considered in feline asthma patients?
Is immunotherapy helpful in treating asthmatic cats?

Chronic Kidney Disease

Serum creatinine, SDMA, AI – which is the preferred means of diagnosing CKD?
Should quantitative urine protein values be determined routinely in geriatric patients?
Is blood pressure determination really that important in renal patients?
Which antihypertensive treatment is preferred in CKD – amlodipine, ACE-Is or ARBs?

When should renal biopsy be considered?

What are the realistic goals in treating chronic kidney disease?
When should a therapeutic renal diet be started in CKD patients?

Are vitamin D, calcium and PTH important in CKD?

This dog/cat doesn’t like oral phosphorus binders. How important is this drug?
Appropriate use of erythropoeitin analogs in anemic CKD patients.
Appropriate use of fluid therapy and appetite stimulants in hyporexic CKD patients.

Urinary Tract Infection

What are the preferred antibiotics in sporadic (uncomplicated) UTI patients?
How long should antibiotic therapy be administered in sporadic (uncomplicated) UTI?
What predisposing disorders should I look for in patients with recurrent (complicated) UTI?
How do I select an appropriate antibiotic in recurrent UTI patients?
What do I do when asymptomatic bacteruria is present?
Is oral cranberry effective? What about other drugs or supplements?
Does improving vulvar and vaginal health help reduce UTIs?
When to consider Phenylpropanolamine treatment in UTI patients.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/how-i-manage-common-medical-problems-in-practice-live-online-interactive-course/

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2021-12-17 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-01-07 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
MEETING LINK: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi

Webinar - 12/19/21 - New and Emerging Targets for Pain Management – What You Want (and need) to Know - VETGirl
2021-12-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Tune in to let the healing begin!
In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Mark E. Epstein, DABVP reviews pain pathophysiology with a focus on pathways and targets new and emerging analgesic therapeutics.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar is FREE to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-19-2021-new-and-emerging-targets-for-pain-management-what-you-want-and-need-to-know/

Webinar - 12/20/21 - Gastrointestinal Health and the Holidays: Barley to HumBUGS! - VETGirl
2021-12-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
GI’itis help, STAT!
In this complimentary VETgirl–Blue Buffalo webinar, Dr. Joseph J. Wakshlag, PhD, DACVN, DACVSMR reviews gastrointestinal maladies, including inflammatory bowel disorders, chronic colitis and gastritis. Tune in to tailor your dietary approach (including novel proteins, hydrolyzed diets, and home-prepared diets) to ameliorate the clinical signs and treat the underlying disease.
Thanks to sponsorship from Blue Buffalo, this webinar is FREE to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/december-20-2021-gastrointestinal-health-and-the-holidays-barley-to-humbugs/

VIN Rounds - 12/21/21 - Identifying Signs of Animal Abuse, Part 2 - VIN/VSPN
2021-12-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Jennifer Woolf, DVM, MS, presents this week’s Tuesday Topic, Identifying Signs of Animal Abuse, Part 2. Click the green button on the session page or the top right corner of the Student Center to attend.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10545720

Webinar - 12/22/21 - Nonprofit Leadership Hacks for Breakthrough Growth in 2022 - Network for Good
2021-12-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
The new year is around the corner (I know how did we get here?!), which means it time to start reflecting on 2021 and looking ahead to 2022.
In this webinar, you’ll uncover hidden growth blockers and walk away with big ideas and practical next steps for rapidly growing your awareness, audience size, and fundraising results.
Learning Objectives:

Participants can evaluate their brand message, delivery, fundraising strategies, and team.
Participants can discover hidden barriers that are secretly stealing resources from their mission.
Participants can identify opportunities for significant growth in awareness and giving through next-level audience engagement.
Participants can immediately take action to grow marketing and fundraising results.

About the speaker:
Jesse Lane is the founder of Branches Mission Lab and creator of the online course “The Marketing Anatomy of a Growing Nonprofit.” He is known for his passion for helping the helpers and his ability to drive results. He has launched countless communications campaigns and helped raise over $100 million working with hundreds of different nonprofits.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/nonprofit-leadership-hacks/

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2021-12-23 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-12-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-01-06 11:00 - 12:30
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter.
Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

Advice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

Tuition for entire series:
$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount.
$55 non-members
Complete your registration today. You will be automatically enrolled in ALL 4 sessions. A unique code and password will be emailed to you. The link may not be shared.

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

When:
All Thursdays in June
11am-12:30pm

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

REGISTER HERE: https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune

Webinar - 12/23/21 - Register by 12/17/21 - Social Media 101: The Basics and Beyond Conference Session - Best Friends
2021-12-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Complete the registration form below to receive access via email to this exclusive Best Friends National Conference session on Thursday, December 23rd at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
It can be hard to keep up with Facebook and Instagram, let alone Twitter and TikTok. And these are only a handful of the social media outlets for sharing our lifesaving journey. This session will cover social media basics, including what channels you should join, what makes posts effective and what times you should post to reach your best engagement rates. Emily will show you how to engage your staff and volunteers to share content and how to organize that content into a comprehensive social strategy. You’ll learn how to navigate the algorithms to make sure your content is noticed in a cluttered landscape and what metrics you should be measuring to gauge your social success.
Speaker: Emily Tolliver, Social Communities and Content Manager, Best Friends Animal Society
Deadline to register for this opportunity is Friday, December 17th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls

Webinar - 12/29/21 - How to Conquer Year-End Stress and Start the New Year Strong - Network for Good
2021-12-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Mindfulness for Nonprofit Professionals
Whether you’re new to mindfulness and meditation, a skeptic, a lifelong practitioner, or somewhere in between, join us for an informal meditation session. We’ll do a brief practice together and talk about what mindfulness is (and isn’t) and how it can help combat the stressors of living in a hyperconnected world as we close out the year-end giving season.
Learning Intentions:

Learn what mindfulness is and is not.
Practice putting mindfulness into action.
Make a commitment to try one new mindful approach to work, life, and technology.

Note: This session has been pre-recorded via Zoom!
About the Facilitator:
Meico helps changemakers create work-life and tech-life balance so they can do their best work better while living their best lives. He is the founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, author of the Intention Planner, and a certified trauma-informed mindfulness teacher.
Through speaking, training, and coaching, he facilitates transformative experiences that foster wellbeing in a hyperconnected and distracted world. He’s also a former triathlete, loves salsa dancing, and makes the world’s best vegan chili!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/conquer-year-end-stress/

Webinar - 12/30/21 - Register by 12/17/21 - The Road Map to Creating a No-Kill Country by 2025 Conference Session - Best Friends
2021-12-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Complete the registration form below to receive access via email to this exclusive Best Friends National Conference session on Thursday, December 30th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
To make the entire country no-kill by 2025, we must know the state of animal sheltering and lifesaving in every state, community and shelter. That’s why, a few years ago, Best Friends launched the biggest data collection effort in the history of animal welfare, and it’s why we continue to keep the data as current as possible. In this session, we’ll take a deep dive into the Best Friends national dataset, providing attendees with key insights on progress toward achieving no-kill nationwide and, most important, ways that shelters and rescue groups can get involved and save more lives.
Speaker: Brent Toellner, Senior Director, National Programs, Best Friends Animal Society
Deadline to register for this opportunity is Friday, December 17th.
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/proven-strategies/best-friends-town-halls

Online Event - 12/30/21 - Panel Discussion on Goal Planning for 2022 with Megan Foster, Petra Ford, and Sharon Carroll - FDSA
2021-12-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Join Megan Foster, Petra Ford, and Sharon Carroll to talk about setting goals for dog training and planning out your dog sports year!
WEBSITE LINK: https://fenzidogsportsacademy.clickmeeting.com/12-30-2021-panel-discussion-on-goal-planning-for-2022-with-megan-petra-and-sharon/register

Online Course - Enrollment open 1/1/22 to 1/20/22 - Spring Cohort 2022 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2022-01-01 | Virtual
Program overview: This series of educational modules will prepare participants to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard and use conspecific interactions for behavior modification.
Cohort structure: Learners will be invited to join a cohort that will meet virtually for four months via the Litmos LMS platform. Each cohort will be invited to twice-monthly (bi-weekly) hour-long, live meetings via Zoom webinar so that questions can be answered live. The bi-weekly meetings will feature video analysis and discussion of relevant topics.
Registration process: Individuals interested in joining each cohort must submit an “e-mail of interest” to the executive director, Mara Velez requesting to be added to the upcoming cohort. Each person must login at least twice a month and complete modules in order to continue.
Completion timeframe: Learners will be expected to complete one module per week, which will require 60-90 minutes per week. The program consisting of Foundation and Intermediate modules will be expected to be completed within a four month time-frame. The total seat time per week is estimated to be two to two and a half hours, which is a combination of reviewing the modules and completing assessments and assignments.
Other requirements: In order to complete the assignments, learners must have access to at least two species of animals during the cohort period (e.g., dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, horses). Application of knowledge and demonstration of skill are key components of this educational program.
CPDT: 36 CEUs | IAABC: 36 CEUs
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD MORE INFORMATION
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshops

Online Course - Starts 1/6/22 - Fundamentals of Ethology - IAABC (fee applies)
2022-01-06 | Virtual
True expertise requires going beyond instrumental and classical conditioning, and understanding everything possible about each individual animal and species we’re training.
Ethology is the study of animal behavior and its evolution, and is a key factor in having the deepest possible 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 help animals?

This course, and the exploration of these questions will forever change how you think about the animals we live and work with.
Course Begins: January 6, 2022
Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB
** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS **

Auditors do not attend online meetings
Meetings for this session take place on Thursdays at 1:00 pm Eastern (first meeting January 13th)
Meetings are not recorded

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

Online Event – 1/6/22 – Live from the Ranch with Ken Ramirez, Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D., and Sarah Owings – Karen Pryor Academy
2022-01-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D., and Sarah Owings for a free virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, January 6, at 12:00 pm (PT). The episode will include live training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 1/6/22 - How Understanding Lost Cat Behavior Can Keep Them Out of the Shelter and Get Them Back Home Faster - HASS
2022-01-06 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
At a significant 75%, the majority of cats brought into the shelter are classified as “stray.” Too many of these cats are lost but never reunited with their families because lost cat psychology is poorly misunderstood. Lost cats behave differently than lost dogs and by understanding how they think, we can reduce unnecessary intake and get cats back home where they belong.
Join Monica Frenden-Tarant, Maddie’s® Director of Feline Lifesaving, and cat finder extraordinaire, Kimberley Freeman, for this live webinar where they will dispel myths, explain the science behind lost cats, and teach you what you need to know to reunite more lost cats with their families.
WEBSITE LINK: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/3516397803265/WN_DJD-0dvdQyKZ1AhWP2viHA

Zoom Meeting – 1/6/22 – January Community Session for Members – BlackDVM Network
2022-01-06 16:00 - 17:15 | Virtual
BlackDVM Network Community Sessions give our members the chance to meet each other and share experiences. Come hang with us! We want to get to know you. Community sessions are like Happy Hours just for our members. We’ll discuss any and everything and hopefully learn a ton about each other every time.
Time & Location
Jan 06, 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM EST
Zoom
About the event
BlackDVM Network is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: BlackDVM Network’s Personal Meeting Room
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9792776855?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 979 277 6855
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/event-details/january-community-session

Webinar - 1/6/22 - All I Need to Know About Local Anesthetic Drugs - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-01-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this 1-hour, VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Mike Barletta, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVAA reviews the mechanism of action, chemical and physical characteristics, and the duration of action of the most commonly used local anesthetic drugs in small animal anesthesia. Toxic effects and how to prevent and treat them will also be covered during this lecture.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/january-6-2022-all-i-need-to-know-about-local-anesthetic-drugs/

Webinar - 1/6/22 - Strong Seniors: Exercises and Enrichment for your Aging Dog - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-01-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Is there anything more glorious than an ancient dog with a smile on their face? I can hardly think of anything that even comes close. One of the challenges we face as dog sports enthusiasts is finding ways to keep our retirees strong and filling their days with joy and meaning once they’ve past the point of regular sport training.
This webinar will look at the day to day lives of senior dogs and how we can make small changes to improve their safety and comfort as their body ages. This includes some household adaptations as well as gentle conditioning and exercise suggestions that target the areas that often tend to weaken first in older dogs.
I will discuss two types of training that you want to consider for your aging pal. First we’ll look at proactive practical husbandry exercises that can reduce stress for both of you as care requirements increase and change with age. Then, we’ll look at some frivolous training games -strictly for the fun factor- that can be adapted to various levels of mobility challenges. These can be especially handy for dogs where previously loved games like fetch are no longer a great idea.
Additionally, I will introduce you to the concept of ‘No Two Days The Same’- where you can can combine the comfort of routine with varying enrichment opportunities to improve your dog’s behavioral diversity and keep their curiosity and optimism up!
If you’ve been wondering how to get that little twinkle back into your older dog’s eyes- or keep it there as long as possible- then this webinar is for you!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/fdsa-calendar

Webinar - 1/8/22, 1/15/22, and 1/22/22 - Brainwork for Dogs: Teaching Cognitive Skills! - Puppyworks (fee applies)
2022-01-08 09:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
A live webinar in three 2 1/2 hour sessions:
Saturdays January 8, 15 & 22, 2022
9 AM PST/10 AM Central/12 PM EST
Program Premise
Animal cognition has long been associated with tool use, and even tool making, most famously in Jane Goodall’s study of chimpanzees. In the intro, Pat shows numerous videos of animal tool use: a badger shifting the end a of large branch from the floor to above a wall to facilitate escaping an enclosure; a dog doing a little furniture moving to access a countertop; a bird stealing bread to successfully use as bait, to catch a fish for dinner, and incredible crows: one fashioning a straight thin metal rod into a hook to lift a wire handled glass out of a bucket. (Other crows are famed for placing nuts on roads to have passing cars crack the shells.)
The dog world has followed suit: Over the past decade-plus there has been a revolution in the world of dog behavior, as canine cognition scientists such as Adam Miklosi, Alexandra Horowitz, Claudia Fugazza, Brian Hare and others have explored abilities of the dog’s brain once thought to be far beyond the reach of our canine companions.
Presenter
Pat Miller, a past President of APDT, has been training dogs for more than 35 years. She was a humane officer at the Marin Humane Society in California for 20 years and most recently trains as a CPDT and behavior consultant at her Peaceable Paws Dog and Puppy Training Center in Maryland, home to her acclaimed Intern Academies. Pat is also APDT’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
Pat writes for, and is Training Editor, of The Whole Dog Journal and contributes to Your Dog (published by Tufts University Veterinary School). Her first dog training book, The Power of Positive Dog Training (Howell Book House, 2001) has been on Amazon.com’s “Top 10 Dog Training Books” list since January of 2002. Her other books are: Positive Perspectives, Positive Perspectives 2, Play With Your Dog, and “Do Over Dogs-Give Your Dog a Second Chance for a First Class Life”.
Her most recent book: “Beware of the Dog: Positive Solutions for Aggressive Behavior in Dogs” (Dogwise Publishing, 2017) is a practical road map to evaluating, managing and modifying aggression in pet dogs.
In addition to this seminar, you can find her books for sale at dogwise.com.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/brainwork

Webinar – 1/8/22, 2/5/22, and 3/5/22 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2022-01-08 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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/rt/8230198994835852046
