Webinar - 6/18/20 - Dr. Ellen Lindell - Separation Anxiety: Breakthrough Research (registration fee for webinar) - FDSA
2020-06-18 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2020
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
The term “separation anxiety” is familiar to most people who share their lives with dogs. It has been defined as a condition in which a behavior is exhibited when a dog is not able to access a preferred person.
Regardless of the specific behavior — urination, destruction of furniture, or demolition of doorways — the “diagnosis” would be the same. New research suggests that these behaviors are not the same at all, and might therefore need to be treated differently. This webinar will discuss some current perspectives on this disturbing condition and introduce new concepts for management.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 6/18/20 - Supporting and Engaging Foster Caregivers During COVID-19 - Maddie's Fund
2020-06-18 16:00 - 17:00
June 18, 2020 by Kelly Duer and Lea Williams
Audience: Executive Leadership, Foster Caregivers, Shelter/Rescue Staff & Volunteers
During this 60-minute webcast, you’ll learn what the research says about the best ways to support and retain foster caregivers, and what successful strategies shelters and rescues are using to do just this. From training to communication to getting feedback on what your foster caregivers need, this webcast will teach you how to support your fosters and keep them coming back for more!
Join us Thursday, June 18 at 4pm Pacific / 7pm Eastern (one hour)
REGISTER NOW

About Kelly Duer
Foster Care Specialist, Maddie’s Fund®
As Foster Care Specialist for Maddie’s Fund, Kelly’s focus is on helping shelters and rescue organizations increase lifesaving through the implementation of robust foster care programs. Her role includes creating and providing training for organizations and their foster coordinators, writing, assisting with research on foster care and consulting with shelters. Her work with foster care and marketing has been featured in many national publications, websites and networks, including Animal Sheltering magazine, the Huffington Post, Best Friends magazine, BarkPost, Catster Magazine, iheartdogs.com, HuffPost Live and Fox News.

About Lea Williams, PhD
Nonprofit Consultant for the Volunteer Program Assessment
Dr. Lea Williams recently graduated with her PhD in Organizational Science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. While completing her degree, she became heavily involved with the Volunteer Program Assessment (VPA), which is an innovative volunteer assessment system offered by the University to nonprofits free of charge. It is through VPA that Lea became passionate about nonprofit consulting, which is the career path she is currently pursuing.
In addition to consulting, Lea is an accomplished researcher. She wrote her dissertation alongside Dr. Steven Rogelberg on workplace meetings; she has also partnered with Maddie’s Fund to better understand foster turnover and the impact of foster teams. When Lea is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two greyhounds in Charlotte, North Carolina.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.maddiesfund.org/supporting-and-engaging-foster-caregivers-during-covid-19.htm?p=0EECED7D-7E3F-4ECB-A2D8-CD9099F21539

Webinar - 6/18/20 - Beating the "Bugs" - Sterilization and High Level Disinfection Overview - VETGirl (Available for Purchase by Non-VETGirl Members)
2020-06-18 17:00 - 18:30
In this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar, Heidi Reuss-Lamky, LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), (Surgery), FFCP, reviews sterilization and high level disinfection in veterinary medicine. High level disinfection (HLD) and sterilization processes are performed routinely in veterinary hospitals around the world, as one of many strategies to prevent hospital acquired infections. The responsibility of carrying out these procedures is often thrust upon veterinary technicians. In this lecture, learn the science behind and importance of proper surgical instrument cleaning and processing, as well as how to verify the efficacy of each step in the disinfection and/or sterilization process by exploring some of the tools and products used to assure cleanliness and sterility in the human market.
Want to learn more? Check out our other veterinary technician webinars HERE.
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, 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.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 38777/38862
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/june-18-2020-beating-the-bugs-sterilization-and-high-level-disinfection-overview/

Online Conference - 6/19/20 to 6/20/20 and 6/27/20 to 6/28/20 - Pacific Veterinary Conference - PacVet
2020-06-19 - 2020-06-20
The Pacific Veterinary Conference is Now PacVet Live!
Join us June 19-20 & June 27-28
We are excited to bring you the quality CE you’ve come to expect from PacVet through our fully interactive virtual conference – PacVet Live! Veterinarians, practice managers, veterinary technicians, and veterinary staff are invited to earn up to 21 CEUs over the course of four days. And the PacVet experience wouldn’t be the same without some exciting raffle drawings courtesy of our sponsors!
Register by June 12, 2020.
WEBSITE LINK: https://pacvet.net/san-francisco/

Online Event - Fridays - Maddie's Instructor Summit - AmPa!
2020-06-19 13:00 - 14:00
The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week.
You’ll join Dr. Ellen Jefferson and the instructors from Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy, as well as other industry leaders, but, more importantly, you’ll be able to engage face to face (digitally!) with people like you. Because not feeling alone makes this work a lot easier.
Click this link to join at 3pm CT: https://bit.ly/3cjHM5I
WEBSITE LINK: Facebook Page With Info – Click Here

Online Event - 6/20/20 - Inter-Dog Play Overview - SPA Workshop Session 3 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-06-20 10:00 - 14:00
Shelter Playgroup Alliance is offering a series of 4 virtual events in the month of June. Attendance is free but is limited to 500 people per session. SPA invites shelter staff and volunteers to attend these sessions. Each session is 10 AM to 2 PM Pacific. Register in advance for each webinar.
Here’s the breakdown of the days:
Day 1 (June 13): Enrichment overview and how dog playgroups fit into a larger enrichment program
Day 2 (June 14): Inter-canine communication
Day 3 (June 20): Interdog play overview
Day 4 (June 21): Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way
SPA Workshop Session 1: Enrichment Program Development: How playgroups fit
When: Jun 13, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: This is the first of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8RsF4ymlTWCqN7H1Cixmew
SPA Workshop Session 2: Inter-canine communication
When: Jun 14, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: This is the second of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this second session we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_whLWSE63QqaW-mvr_APRTQ
SPA Workshop Session 3: Inter-dog play overview
When: Jun 20, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: This is the third of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this third session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PKACtFrdRBWSGNHwe7TaIw
SPA Workshop Session 4: Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA way
When: Jun 21, 2020 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description: This is the fourth of a four-part workshop series on the implementation of inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this fourth session we will discuss how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k5HCQYAxSY2SjZ93dkOLig
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Webinar Speaker
Mara Velez (Executive Director @Shelter Playgroup Alliance)
Mara Velez, MA, CPDT-KA, is the Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Formerly a behavior and training consultant at Contra Costa Animal Services where she collaboratively designed, developed, and implemented behavior program structures, including a robust volunteer training program, revised behavior evaluation, canine enrichment and playgroup guidelines. Mara holds both a bachelors and master’s degree in psychology and completed all of the course work for a doctorate in education.

Online Course - 6/20/20 - Anesthesia and Analgesia for the entire team:Veterinary Nurses/Technicians & Veterinarians - IVS
2020-06-20 10:00 - 15:00
In a second nurse/technician-focused IVS seminar, Dr. Grubb will cover anesthesia and analgesia with a focus on exactly what the patient needs for drugs, support, monitoring and analgesia. Although directed to technicians/nurses, the seminar will also apply to anyone wanting an anesthesia/analgesia review, including veterinarians and veterinary students. There will be time for Q & A so you can learn almost anything you want to!
We need your assistance:
Please notify any interested nurses/technicians.

Lecture 1: The beat goes on: Monitoring and support of the cardiovascular system
Take home: Which monitors and why, the importance of blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR), how to support BP, when to intervene with HR, which IV fluids/when/how much.

Lecture 2: Every breath you take: Monitoring and support of the respiratory system
Take home: Which monitors and why, the importance of end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2), oxygen saturation (SpO2), when and how to breathe for the patient, how to do a recruitment maneuver, the impact of the anesthesia machine on the respiratory system and the importance of a properly functioning anesthetic machine.

Lecture 3: All systems go: Monitoring and support for all those other systems (renal, hepatic, thermoregulatory)
Although the focus is usually on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems since changes in these systems can rapidly lead to death, there are a lot of other physiologic systems! What do we do to monitor and support those systems in the anesthetized patient.

Lecture 4: Pain, pain go away: Constant Rate Infusions:
Calculate, create, initiate
CRIs make you CRY? Let’s make them FUN! Or at least easy😉. Which drugs, which math, when to start, when to stop….. You’ve got this! And your patients will be sooo happy.

Lecture 5: My favorite anesthetic/analgesic protocol for….
You name it, I’ll tell you my favorite protocol for it. I will start with diabetics, cesarean sections, brachycephalic patients and a few others. Then we will start going through your cases – so audience participation is a must!
Dr. Grubb will present RACE approved 5 CE hours.
Online notes and certificate of attendance are included in the registration.

CLICK HERE FOR: More information and to register for course #2-T

Seminar Schedule:
Lecture 1:
10:00am Pacific
1:00pm Eastern
Lecture 2:
11:00am Pacific
2:00pm Eastern
Lecture 3:
noon Pacific
3:00pm Eastern
Lecture 4:
1:00pm Pacific
4:00pm Eastern
Lecture 5:
2:00pm Pacific
5:00pm Eastern
There will be short breaks at the end of each lecture.

FDSA Workshop - Starts 6/21/20 (7 days of workshop, final wrap-up on 7/1/20) - 7 Days to a More Confident Dog - Taught by: Julie Daniels (registration fee applies) - FDSA
2020-06-21 - 2020-06-28
Would your dog appreciate a jump start to confidence? Are you still using food when your dog is afraid? Would you like to learn how to help in effective ways? Take this short course! It’s open to all dogs of all ages!
This Workshop is based on Julie’s popular Empowerment class. Solutions targeted through active games and clean mechanics! We’ll cover a different problem area each day and find an easy path to improvement. No doubt your dog is stronger in some areas than others. The weak areas benefit from doing the homework in the strong areas too! There will be a lot to choose from.
We’ll build Value for Novelty, Noise, Strangeness, and the Unexpected. We’ll use Snuffle Boxes, Noise Tubes, Physical Play, Push-Back, and Humor. We’ll use the Broccoli Principle and the Curiosity Principle and the game of Surprise! Who knew scary sights and sounds could be funny, and even attractive? We’ll work up to a game of Seek the Strange. You’ll see it happen that working in one area will have positive transfer to another.
It really is possible to overwrite insecurities with curiosity and optimism. You’ll get lots of new tools from this Workshop. You will learn a lot and you might see a whole new side of your insecure dog. Most of all, you’ll stack the deck in favor of growing confidence for your dog’s future.
Lecture Publish Date: Sunday June 21
Video Submissions Due Date: Sunday June 28 @ 12pm noon PT
Feedback & Questions Video Publish Date: Wednesday July 1

Instructor: Julie Daniels
Julie Daniels won her first award for writing in the fourth grade, and she was training dogs long before that. Today Julie Daniels is one of the foremost names in dog agility in the United States. She was one of the early champions of the sport and helped many clubs throughout the country

Registration

Working Spot – $39.95. Working participants will submit a short video (approx. 90 seconds) for instructor feedback. Limited number of spots available.
Auditors – $29.95. Unlimited number of spots available. Will receive access to all materials, but will not receive personalized instructor feedback.
Registration opens at 9:00 am Pacific Time on May 22, 2020
Registration closes at 12:00 pm (noon) Pacific Time on June 30, 2020
WW178: June 21 – 7 Days to a More Confident Dog

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/courses/27368

Online Event - 6/21/20 - Managing Inter-dog play the LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) way - SPA Workshop Session 4 - Shelter Playgroup Alliance
2020-06-21 10:00 - 14:00

VIN Rounds - 6/23/20 - Management of Respiratory Disease - Scott Weese, DVM - VIN
2020-06-23 09:00 - 10:00
In this rounds…

CIRDC, pneumonia and feline URTD
Case based discussion
Practical tips for students and new graduates

About the session

Register for this session here.

Webinar - 6/23/20 - Puppy Training During COVID-19: Advice and Best Practices - AKC
2020-06-23 09:00 - 10:00
Join AKC GoodDog! Helpline trainers for a webinar on at-home puppy training tips and advice during quarantine. This webinar will include a discussion with Penny Leigh, a Certified Trainer with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and GoodDog! Helpline program lead. Penny will answer some of the top training questions she has been receiving during COVID-19. The webinar will then open up to a brief Q&A session.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.akc.org/public-education/akc-education-webinar-series/

California Shelters - CASCAR Weekly COVID-19 Check-In Call - link in CA Group Activity Feed
2020-06-23 10:00 - 11:00
Posting: 6/19/20
Today is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. This year, many Americans are observing the holiday by not only reflecting how far we’ve come, but by taking stock of how far we have left to go in the fight against inequality.
Earlier this month our program shared our commitment to doing that soul-searching work with you, our sheltering community, including the specific commitment to engage in anti-racist learning and to create a space for you to learn and share alongside us if you so desire.
Next week on Tuesday June 23rd at 10:00 am, KSMP is hosting our first call to talk about what this moment in our history could mean for us in California animal sheltering should we rise to meet this national call to action with open minds and hearts.
Jose Ocano (erstwhile Pacific Region Director and now Senior Director of Culture and Talent for Best Friends) and Dr. Jyothi Robertson will be joining us to facilitate the discussion. Also joining us will be special guest James Evans, long time animal welfare leader and president of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE).
If you are interested in joining the conversation, please use the zoom link below.
https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQtdO-srDItyMz7xy-ZsncbcFa6s8kKZg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Hope to see you there!
Team KSMP

Webinar - 6/23/20 - Revolutionizing Your Data Entry Game to Save More Lives, Money, & More! - PetPoint
2020-06-23 10:00 - 11:00
The animal welfare industry now knows that data-driven decision-making is advantageous, but did you know that efficient data entry can also have tremendous benefits? When faced with choosing between devoting time and resources to animal care versus a seemingly mundane task like entering data, the choice seems obvious. However, modernizing our data entry methods and prioritizing real-time data entry creates efficiencies that allow shelter staff to spend more time caring for animals and increase organizational success.
In this webinar, members from our Pethealth Team and animal welfare leaders will highlight how technological efficiencies and updates increase staff morale, customer satisfaction, and lifesaving impact. You will also learn how paper-lite operations are investments in emergency preparedness and environmental responsibility and how to foster team buy-in. In this post Covid-19 world of economic and social distancing challenges, efficiency matters now more than ever.
REGISTRATION LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8584895937756743440

Shelter Medicine National Rounds - Weekly on Tuesdays - UW-Madison and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2020-06-23 13:00 - 14:00
Hello National Shelter Medicine Rounds attendees,

For rounds tomorrow we will be having an open discussion (not recorded) on a couple things. Please come willing to share and discuss what things you have implemented in your organizations during the pandemic that you plan to keep in place, some call them “covid keepers”, plans you have to increase equity in your organization and communities you serve, and what help or support you would like from organizations like us in the future.

National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731

One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)

Recordings and shared documents/links info:

Recorded rounds can be found at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/bdzl9zkkkcy5komx5cvkqc3nsmik9jc1 Some more formalized rounds will be recorded but many discussions will not be recorded in order better facilitate open and honest discussion. If you do not see a previous rounds on this document then it was not recorded.
Links/documents shared in the chat during rounds can be accessed at this box link: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/9aafkcezkivmnb569upycuvxjpbgftvx We will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in this folder called ‘Links shared in chat’
You should be able to access these box folders as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.

Thank you,

Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be accessed here at any time.

COVID-19 Rounds general info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 and other current topics that impact shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET. You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for more regular discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.

This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.

Web Conference System Details:
If you have not used Zoom before I’d recommend you join at the zoom link in advance to give it a test run on your computer as you’ll likely need to do a quick download. For audio, you can use either your computer if you have microphone capabilities or you can dial in from your phone. Here is a link to test your audio in advance if you would like to: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362283-Testing-computer-or-device-audio In order to see the visuals that may be shared you must join either through your computer or download the app if joining from a mobile device.

Webinar - 6/24/20 - Adopter Search Trends - Best Practices Session - ShelterLuv and AdoptAPet.com
2020-06-24 10:00 - 11:00
Adopter search trends and animal aggregator integrations

Adopter Search Trends— Best Practices Session Hosted by Shelterluv with Adopt-a-Pet.com
Join us for our third Best Practices Session! Guest speaker, April Harris—Director of Animal Welfare Insights from Adopt-a-Pet.com—will be presenting potential adopter search trends and associated insights. The Shelterluv team will then discuss how to set up an automated integration with Adopt-a-Pet.com and other third-party animal aggregators.
You don’t have to be a Shelterluv user to join this session!
This session will be held on Wednesday, June 24th from 1pm-2pm (EDT) / 10am-11am (PDT).
If you’re not able to make this session live, still register and we will send you a video recording.

WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__VK4x2TeTXmniDKgRPUB8w

Webinar - 6/24/20 - How to Help and Ultimately Adopt Out Undersocialized Kittens - ASPCAPro
2020-06-24 12:00 - 13:00
As a result of COVID-19, your shelter or rescue may be expecting to receive an influx of undersocialized kittens in the coming months. Want to know how to help these undersocialized kittens get adopted? Join us as we cover how the ASPCA Adoption Center and Kitten Nursery have leveraged their foster volunteer pool and trained them to work with fearful kittens using scientifically proven techniques. This webinar will take a deep dive into the “Lion Tamers” program with a spotlight on behavior best practices. We will also provide tools and resources for how to provide training, support and guidance to foster volunteers.

PRESENTERS:
Adi Hovav, Behavior Manager, ASPCA Adoption Center
Gemma Smith, Administrative Manager, ASPCA Kitten Nursery New York City

Takeaways

Foster network management strategies and protocols to mitigate disease risks
How to effectively place fearful kittens in foster homes
How to effectively train foster volunteers to care for fearful kittens while providing tools, resources and support
Behavior best practices for working with undersocialized kittens and effectively placing them into loving homes

Suited For

Animal shelter staff, behavior staff, foster volunteers
Event Website Link: https://www.aspcapro.org/webinar/2020-06-24-120000/how-help-and-ultimately-adopt-out-undersocialized-kittens
Registration Link: https://aspca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vp31W6rFTzyAFpgZeBQeDg

Webinar - 6/24/20 - De-Escalation: Dealing with Difficult People - The AAWA
2020-06-24 12:00 - 13:00
People are difficult for a variety of reasons. Some of those reasons are universal and apply to all people (like the responses of those who feel threatened or injured – remember: hurt people hurt other people). Some reasons are particular to a group of people, like those who externalize the causes of their misfortune onto others, or people who have a mental illness like paranoia. Some reasons for being difficult are particular to a person, like an individual who has a difficult personality style.
This webinar will consider skills that can be used daily to de-escalate those who are escalating or at risk of escalating. We will consider ways to preemptively recognize, manage, and resolve conflictual encounters. We will discuss:

Self-assessments to identify the personal triggers that can pull us into the escalation cycle
Skills to recognize and assess impending conflict
How to implement strategies to transform conflicts into reasonably manageable social encounters

This program (both live and recorded) has been approved for:

1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
1 CE by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for Texas Animal Control Officers

This session is part five of the five-part Going Through Hell? Keep Going! webinar series.

Byron Greenberg, Ph.D., MPH, LCP
Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Diplomate in Police Psychology, SPCP; Police and Emergency Services Psychologist
Dr. Byron Greenberg is a licensed clinical psychologist who holds graduate degrees from Loma Linda University and Johns Hopkins University. His focus as a clinician has been in the area of high stress professionals such as law enforcement and other first responders, nurses, and teachers. He therefore works with people who are suffering from depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, addictions, crisis, and adjustment to trauma. His approach is a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy. He is focused on the personal experience of his clients, the way they interpret those experiences and how those interpretations effect their relationships with others and themselves. Dr. Greenberg has been licensed in the Commonwealth as a psychologist since January of 2001. He is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Virginia State University.
Visit The AAWA Website to Register: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/062420-de-escalation-dealing-with-difficult-people#tab-product_tab_overview

Webinar - 6/24/20 - Million Cat Challenge: COVID Control Strategies - Maintaining Safety During Re-Opening and Beyond - Maddie's Fund
2020-06-24 12:00 - 13:00
June 24, 2020 by Linda Jacobson, DVM, Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, Jennifer Murphy and Phil Nichols, RVT, CAWA
Audience: Executive Leadership, Public, Shelter/Rescue Staff & Volunteers, Veterinary Team
“Opening up does not mean the outbreak is winding down. It means there is space for you in the ICU.” – Dr. Scott Weese
Re-opening shelters and services brings the risk of COVID-19 resurgence. A holistic strategy is needed to implement new measures and change the internal culture so that staff understand and buy in to this prolonged “new normal.” The Toronto Humane Society’s new strategy, designed to keep staff and public safe, provide a roadmap for reopening that can be customized for shelters and clinics everywhere.
Join us on Wednesday, June 24 at 12n Pacific / 3pm Eastern for a presentation and Q&A with Million Cat Challenge co-founder Dr. Julie Levy and Dr. Linda Jacobson and panelists from Toronto Humane Society.
This webinar will be recorded.
REGISTER NOW
Maddie’s Fund® has applied for advanced approval of Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.

About Dr. Linda Jacobson, DVM
Senior Manager of Shelter Medicine Advancement, Toronto Humane Society
Dr. Linda Jacobson is Senior Manager of Shelter Medicine Advancement at Toronto Humane Society. She has a strong interest in infectious diseases (especially preventing them!) and has lovingly nurtured the infection control protocol at THS for the past 10 years. This is a sometimes thankless but ultimately exceptionally rewarding part of her job.

About Dr. Julie Levy, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DABVP
Fran Marino Endowed Professor of Shelter Medicine, Maddies® Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida
Dr. Julie Levy is the Fran Marino Professor of Shelter Medicine Education at the University of Florida, where she focuses on the health and welfare of animals in shelters, feline infectious diseases, and humane alternatives for cat population control. She founded Operation Catnip, a nonprofit university-based community cat trap-neuter-return program that has spayed, neutered, and vaccinated more than 65,000 cats in Gainesville since 1998. In 2008, she joined Dr. Cynda Crawford to found Maddie’s® Shelter Medicine Program at the College of Veterinary Medicine, an educational and discovery initiative with a global impact on the care of homeless animals. In 2014, she joined Dr. Kate Hurley to launch the Million Cat Challenge, a shelter-based campaign to save millions of cats in shelters across North America.

About Jennifer Murphy
Administrative Manager of Admissions and Public Veterinary Service Toronto Humane Society
Jennifer has been working at the Toronto Humane Society since she first came to Canada from Ireland in 2016. Having studied Animal Science before her travels, and with a broad background in client services, she combined these two passions to join the team at the THS as the Administrative Manager of Admissions and Public Veterinary Service. What drives her in her work is the desire to support clients in providing affordable care for their animals, along with alternative options to surrender where possible. She currently shares her home with a senior Husky mix named Hercules.

Phil Nichols, RVT, CAWA
Chief Operating Officer, Toronto Humane Society
Beginning as a veterinary technician with a strong passion for animal welfare, Phil quickly rose through Toronto Humane Society’s ranks after leading the development and expansion of their Public Veterinary Services (a program arm that now serves more than 12,000 animals annually). In the fall of 2017, Phil achieved a professional designation for animal welfare professionals, Certified Animal Welfare Administrator. Phil is also the currently sitting board president of the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.maddiesfund.org/mcc-covid-control-strategies-maintaining-safety.htm?p=0EECED7D-7E3F-4ECB-A2D8-CD9099F21539

Webinar - 6/24/20 - Foster on Deck - It Really Works! - AmPa!
2020-06-24 15:00 - 16:00
Foster On Deck is a tool that allows foster parents to indicate when they are able to foster and provide information about the age and populations of animals they are able to care for. Foster parents are in complete control of all of their information and are able to edit as necessary. Giving foster staff up-to-date information on who is able to be matched with what animal.
This webinar will cover the following topics:
– how we helped foster families switch to a new system of indicating availability to foster,
– how to implement an on deck system,
– the logistics of on deck implementation,
– the benefits of using an on deck system,
– troubleshooting user issues, and
– how on deck can help during emergencies.
Register here: https://bit.ly/2ZGUSaD
WEBSITE LINK: Facebook Page for Event – Click Here

Webinar - 6/24/20 - Thought Therapy: Managing Stress and Maximizing Health through Positive Thinking - VETGirl
2020-06-24 17:00 - 18:00
In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Sally Ryan, DVM will review positive thinking. In this webinar, Dr. Ryan will review the neuroscience behind stress development and review how our thoughts and emotions affect the process. Learn how to build a positive thought life to help us manage stress and achieve both physical and mental health.
Sponsored by Merck Animal Health for VETgirl ELITE members; otherwise $50/1-hour webinar.

This 2020 leadership track course has also been approved by the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager Board as applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), CVPM Course Approval ID# 19-59.

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, 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.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 38777/38862
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/june-24-2020-thought-therapy-managing-stress-and-maximizing-health-through-positive-thinking/

Online Event - 6/25/20 - Pet Tutor Remote Reinforcement for Animal Training - Pet Tutor
2020-06-25 09:00 - 14:00
BEGIN 12:00 NOON EST to 5 PM EST (Pacific Time 9 AM to 2 PM)

12:00 – 12:50 Overview: Why Pet Tutor? Applications and Unique Features
… reliable and flexible training features (no jamming, silent operation, battery & wall power, wide range of mounting options, dishwasher safe!)
… training and behavior applications
… short Q&A session
… much, much more!

10 minute break

1:00 – 1:50 Cooperative Care – Training for Grooming and Vet Care, Deborah Jones, Ph.D.
… learn how you can use Pet Tutor for grooming and vet care
… special guest: Deborah Jones and her new book Cooperative Care: Seven Steps to Stress-Free Husbandry
… short Q&A session

10 minute break

2:00 – 2:50 Crate Training and Enrichment Games
… new versatile crate mount: travel crates, cargo crates, wire crates, you name it!
… tips and tricks for crate training
… games and enrichment activities: snuffle mats, wobblers, etc.
… short Q&A session

3:00 – 3:50 Dog Sport, Susan Garrett
… special guest: Susan Garrett, Pet Tutor in dog sport

10 minute break

4:00 – 5:00 Leveraging Pet Tutor and KLIMB Together, Jamie Popper Blue-9
… special guest: Jamie Popper, all about the KLIMB Table and Pet Tutor
… off switch training
… grooming and start button behaviors
… doorbell behavior with visitors coming in the door

END 5:00 PM EST

*Subject to change slightly, check back on the morning of June 25th for the FINAL schedule.
**All event scheduled times are in Eastern Standard Time
FACEBOOK EVENT LINK: Click Here
MEETING ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89452232302

Webinar - 6/25/20 - Pediatric Spay/Neuter (Down to 1.5 Lbs) - CalAnimals - for CalAnimals Members Only - Sponsored by IDEXX
2020-06-25 09:30 - 10:30
Did you know you can save more lives just by performing pediatric spay and neuter? That, by spaying and neutering kittens at 6 weeks of age instead of 8 weeks of age can lower your length of stay by 20% (or more), thereby increasing your life-saving capacity? This talk will go over the benefits of performing pediatric kitten spay and neuter in the shelter, patient care and surgical technique, focusing on special considerations for our young patients.
CalAnimals Members Only Please – see website for membership information for California Shelters.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Webinar - 6/25/20 - Chameleon Shelter Software - Tag/Link Window - Chameleon
2020-06-25 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for a 90-minute overview of the tag window where we discuss the concepts of linking owners to animals, the nuts and bolts of using the Tag/Link Window, and the basics of storing pet licenses. This is the first class in a 3-part licensing series intended to help you become more efficient at licensing and generate revenue.
TAKE ME TO THE BEACH TO REGISTER NOW

Webinar - 6/25/20 - Pandemics and the Preparedness in the Anthropocene - Virox
2020-06-25 11:00 - 12:00
​​​​​​Pandemics and preparedness in the Anthropocene
Hosted by: Dr. Craig Stephen
This talk will explore how global changes, including climate change, globalization and urbanization will affect zoonotic diseases risks and management and propose general strategies to prepare for unanticipated zoonotic disease events.
To learn more about Rescue’s efficacy against COVID-19, including resources, visit rescuedisinfectants.com/covid-19/
Your friends,
Virox Animal Health Team
WEBSITE LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/100/qy1mltrr?utm_campaign=Rescue%20Email%20Campaign&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=89862678&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8RAgsgUN81gVRDzeDYdkov9QAcPV0RXNtr50OpRZnMexGUaYAmVnteB0tneBuiww9BkCCKsqXm7XLy31F-BnF2TBpJ9Q&utm_content=89862678&utm_source=hs_email

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-06-25 11:00 - 12:30
This 4 session VIRTUAL workshop designed for all levels of shelter staff will cover advice to resolve common dog and cat behavior problems to prevent surrender, a behavior perspective on intake and adoptions, canine behavior evaluations and decisions-making, and behavior modification in the shelter.
Each session is 90 minutes, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June, beginning June 4th.
The topics are:

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

Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective – June 11th

Canine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th

Behavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th

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

6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020

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

Where:
VIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS

Presenter:
Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC

Contact:
Kathy Anderson
Kathy@CalAnimals.org

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

Online Event - 6/25/20 - Live From the Ranch - Ken Ramirez with Theresa McKeon - TAGteach - Using Positive Reinforcement with Humans to Influence Behavior - Karen Pryor Academy
2020-06-25 12:00 - 13:00
LIVE FROM THE RANCH

Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free hour-long virtual event live from The Ranch on Thursday, June 25 at 12:00 pm (PT). Ken will be joined by Theresa McKeon to talk TAGteach and the myriad of applications of this invaluable teaching tool. Your TAG point is… tune in!
Ken Ramirez

Ken is the EVP and Chief Training Officer at Karen Pryor Clicker Training, co-leading the company with Aaron Clayton. Ken oversees the vision for, and development of, training education programs. You will usually find Ken teaching at a ClickerExpo conference, leading a course at the Karen Pryor National Training Center (The Ranch), or teaching one of the Karen Pryor Academy courses.
A 40+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ken is a biologist and behaviorist who has supervised the development care and training of more than 40,000 species. He has worked with organizations across the globe to improve animal training, program effectiveness, and animal health and welfare. Ken’s diverse body of contributions includes designing and implementing conservation projects for elephant protection and spearheading projects to train everything from komodo dragons to butterflies. Ken’s extensive canine work includes working with trainers, organizations, and federal and state agencies on training procedures for topics including aggression, search-and-rescue, and scent detection.
Ken has written/edited two successful books, taught at a major university, hosted two successful seasons of the television series Talk to the Animals, and was EVP of animal care and training at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium. When he’s not doing cool stuff with animals and people, you might find Ken at a NY theater or at any movie screening.

Theresa McKeon
After more than 30 years as a national-level gymnastics coach, Theresa was determined to find a way to speed up skill acquisition for her athletes while simultaneously decreasing stress and fear in the learning environment. Her search for behaviorally sound techniques, clean instructions, and the proper timing of feedback and reinforcement, led to the development of the TAGteach methodology. Theresa teamed with Joan Orr, Beth Wheeler, and Aaron Clayton and Karen Pryor of Karen Pryor Clicker Training to found TAGteach International, LLC.
Since then, TAGteach has evolved into an entire teaching protocol benefiting an endless variety of human applications. The success of the methodology has been accented by the wide range of applications embracing it. Theresa now consults and designs TAGteach programs in business management, industrial safety, medical, and surgical training, sport coaching, family communication, and, of course, training for those who teach people to train their companion animals. She is the author of the newly minted book, Don’t Nag… TAG!: Success the First Time with TAGteach. Theresa is a sought-after speaker across the United States and around the world, including in Europe, the U.K., Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
Learn more about Theresa and TAGteach on her website, on Facebook, and on Twitter.
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Online Event - 6/25/20 - Foster Party Celebration - PetCo Foundation
2020-06-25 13:00 - 14:00
You’re invited! Tune in to Petco Foundation’s Foster Party on Thursday, June 25 at 3 PM CST to celebrate fosters across the country and play virtual party games for a chance to win prizes from Petco Foundation + BOBS from Skechers.
Immediately following the Foster Party, stay tuned for the premiere of Shelter Me TV’s newest episode about fostering during the Covid-19 pandemic.
REGISTER NOW

Online Event - 6/25/20 - Best Friends 2019 National Dataset - Town Hall - Best Friends
2020-06-25 15:00 - 16:00
Best Friends 2019 National Dataset- Join us for a deep dive into our brand-new national dataset to learn about our collective lifesaving progress towards No-Kill 2025.
Register: Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time
Moderator:
Brent Toellner, Senior Director of National Programs
Panelists:
Vicki Kilmer, Director of Business Intelligence and Strategy
Teresa Salamone, Senior Manager of Business Intelligence and Strategy
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/covid-19/upcoming-virtual-events

Webinar - 6/25/20 - Prescriber’s Guide for Veterinary Behavioral Medications - VETGirl
2020-06-25 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for the 2nd of three VETgirl online CE webinars, where Dr. Lisa Radosta, DACVB reviews how to appropriately prescribe veterinary behavioral medications. In this lecture, learn how to make the best choices for your veterinary behavior patients. In this webinar, attendees will understand how to make practical, outcome based decisions when prescribing medications, understand the outcomes associated with the most commonly used psychotropic medications, and understand how to apply these concepts in clinical practice through case based learning.
**Attendees are strongly recommended to view the 1st webinar HERE prior to Part 2 to get the full benefit!
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, 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.
RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 785
RACE Program number: 38777/38862
This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/june-25-2020-prescribers-guide-for-veterinary-behavioral-medications/

Live Q&A - 6/25/20 - Cyberbullying - Viticus Group Animal Health
2020-06-25 18:00 - 19:00
Hi, join us this Thursday night for a Facebook Live Q&A on an issue that continues to be a sore spot for many veterinary professionals: cyberbullying. The stress level of our clients, our team members, and ourselves might be at an all-time high right now, and unfortunately people can feel pretty brazen about what they write online.
As a veterinary professional, how do you deal with an attack against your character by email, social media, or negative online review? Our panel will share with us their thoughts on how to protect our practices, our team members, and our own mental health. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion hosted by Dr. Natalie Marks, 6/25 at 9p EST (6p PST)
Like us on Facebook now to get notified when our live panel discussion starts.
FACEBOOK PAGE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/ViticusGroupAnimalHealth
