Shelter Learniverse

Webinar - 11/3/22 - The Elemental Questions with Suzanne Clothier - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-11-03 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
How the dog responds to life is highly individual, blending temperament with personality and history — and of course, the environment and others around him. Understanding the dog within the context of this complex blend of information helps handlers work to modify and adapt their handling and goals for enhanced relationships and better performance.
Whatever your training goals or sport, the Elemental Questions™ help you truly “see the dog” and provide the detailed information about each animal as he is. This is where truly humane training is grounded: in detailed knowledge about the individual dog.
Suzanne’s simple but powerful Elemental Questions are:

Hello? Looks at the dog’s social interactions
Who are you? Asks about how the dog perceives and responds to his world
How is this for you? Asks about the immediate situation and the dog’s mental, physical & emotional balance
Can you…? Looks at the dog’s physical abilities & limitations
May I…? Seeks ways to gain the dog’s cooperation and permission
Can we…? Balancing the dog/handler team’s abilities and limitations against goals

For each dog, the answers to these questions provide a wealth of information to those interested in helping that dog be all that he can be.
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing to avoid duplicate purchases.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 11/5/22 - Play Is Magic! with Trish McMillan - Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)
2022-11-05 08:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
Humans can sometimes come off as untrustworthy of dogs. People may lure dogs in close with a treat and then suddenly reach toward or grab them. In shelters, people walk by, stare at the dogs, and then continue walking by. But dogs? Dogs don’t lie to their dog friends. If you’re out in the play yard and your new best dog friend tells you the humans are OK, you might just believe them. And if humans approaching the front of your kennel means you’re about to go to playgroup or on a group walk, you may start thinking humans are OK too. Learn the many ways dogs can help other dogs, in and outside of the shelter environment. In this webinar, you will learn about social learning, dog play dynamics, and how to manage playgroups in shelters.
These webinars are suitable for veterinary professionals, animal trainers, animal behaviorists, shelter and rescue staff and volunteers, and anyone with an interest in evidence-based behavior intervention.
Here is the list of webinar dates, topics, and times:

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

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

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

Registration:

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

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

Online Course – 11/5/22 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2022-11-05 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.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-nov-2022/

Online Course - Starts 11/6/22 - Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning - IAABC (fee applies)
2022-11-06 | Virtual
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Think scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.
Break training into component principles.
Analyze environmental events that maintain behavior.
Recognize how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud your thinking and work.
Establish accurate descriptions of animals who are said to be “confident,” “creative,” “a problem solver,” and how you should approach those learners.
Understand the common principles at play in different animals & species.
Directly assess behavior and train more humanely and effectively by cutting through the jargon.

Duration: 4 weeks
Instructor: JoAnna Platzer, B.Sc. & Dr. Erica Feuerbacher

This four-week course will begin on the specified start date. The first three weeks will explore the scope of the course. There will be no new content in the fourth week which is reserved for completing final projects, discussion and synthesizing the course content.
Students will have access to the course for 1 year from the date of their most recent IAABC Foundation purchase.

Online Lectures: Each week there will be several short videos (10-20 minutes each; typically 60-90 minutes total per week) that will discuss the topics for that week.

Online Readings with Reading Guides: Each week you will have a scientific reading with a guide to help you navigate the reading. The paper will exemplify the principles being discussed that week.

Online Assignments: During Weeks 1-3, you will have 1-2 short online assignments each week. Some of these will entail you giving an example and then giving feedback on examples provided by a few of your fellow students.

Online Posts: During Weeks 2-4 you will post two questions, comments or reflections relevant to the material from the previous week to the discussion forum. You will also respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts from that week (= a total of four posts per week). Your questions and responses will be graded based on their thoughtfulness and completeness.

Final Project: During Week 4, you will complete a final project/paper in which you will synthesize the topics covered to cohesively analyze and scientifically critique publicly available training videos and handouts.1

WEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-animal-behavior-and-learning/

Online Certificate Program – Starting 11/7/22 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Shelter Operations – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2022-11-07 | Virtual
Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management, community engagement, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career.
The five courses are:

Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

Each of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.
You can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate.
Who will benefit from the program?

Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
New shelter directors.
Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
Board members of animal shelters.

Credit for program/courses
Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.
Each course earns:

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits

Schedule and Registration
Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website.
​WEBSITE LINK: https://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates

Webinar - 11/7/22 - Highly Sensitive Dogs - Dr. Maya Bräm - Dog iBox (fee applies)
2022-11-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
The understanding that personality influences how an individual reacts to (environmental) stimuli has markedly increased in the past years. This is reflected by the rising number of studies on this topic not only in humans, but also in animals. As dogs live in the same social environment and in near proximity with humans, this species is particularly suitable to study in this respect. One personality trait that has been shown to have such an influence in humans – and now also in dogs – is high sensitivity or “sensory processing sensitivity”.
This webinar will give an insight into this personality trait, present the most interesting results of our research in dogs and offer some suggestions of how this knowledge might help prevent and treat (behavioural) problems and thereby increase the quality of life of dogs and their surroundings.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/en/highly-sensitive-dogs.html

Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
2022-11-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Who Should Join?
Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Win Ca$h for Attending!
Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.
Register Today
Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with.
All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

Online Event - 11/7/22 - Pro-Partnership: Panel discussion around acknowledging current harms and moving forward in solidarity. - CARE
2022-11-07 15:00 - 16:15 | Virtual
Earlier this month, a recording of a Los Angeles City Council meeting was published by the LA Times. In it, three City Council members and the president of a labor union, are heard using racist and homophobic terms to describe constituents and fellow city council members. The recordings caused a national uproar, resulting in the resignation of Nury Martinez, LA City Council president and Ron Herrera, LA County Federation of Labor president. Discuss the anti-black, indigenous and the LGBTQ+ comments made by Nury Martinez for CARE.
How do we talk about and address anti Blackness and anti-Indigeneity as Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)? How do we acknowledge the harms and current reality to move forward in solidarity? To understand the issues and grapple with these questions, we have invited a group of panelists to discuss.
Panel:
1. Alina Luna
2. DDm
3. Miguel Ruelas
4. Jolene Jones
Moderator: Allison Cardona
A FREE link to log in will be posted that day.
WEBSITE LINK: https://fb.me/e/5cfUhae44

Webinar - 11/7/22 - Shelter Medicine When There Are No Shelters - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-11-07 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
What you NEED to know about shelter medicine!
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Willie Bidot, MPH, MS, DACLAM will review the basics of shelter medicine including tips and recommendations from animal handling and anesthesia to recovery in the shelter. Tune in as Dr. Bidot discusses the challenges when there is a lack of shelters by giving examples of the high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter organization in Puerto Rico.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*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/november-7-2022-shelter-medicine-when-there-are-no-shelters/

Webinar - 11/8/22 - Access to a Veterinarian of Record: The Vet & Rescue Relationship - Shelters United
2022-11-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Access to veterinary support is harder than ever. Whether you’re on the sheltering side of animal care, or the veterinary side, working together can be complicated and demanding.
If you’re a shelter or rescue struggling to find or cultivate effective working relationships with veterinarians, this listening session is designed to hear your challenges and offer guidance with obtaining a veterinarian of record and maintaining an effective relationship.
If you’re a veterinary professional interested in expanding your practice to include shelters and rescues, this info session will provide a foundation of their pain points and offer ways you can assist them in saving more lives. Join our panel of veterinarians, animal welfare professionals, and Shelters United leadership as we discuss how to obtain and maintain healthy working relationships with veterinarians of record, plus action steps on getting involved in a new initiative and academic study focused on solving this crucial roadblock.
What You’ll Learn:

Want to work with a veterinarian of record? Hear the challenges and benefits.
Get involved in an academic study from the University of Florida Shelter Medicine Distance Education to help animal welfare and veterinary leaders understand these challenges in order to effectively create future solutions.
Insights from our panel on methods to effectively communicate, build trust, and create policy foundations for successful veterinary partnerships.

We Want to Hear from You:
Our panel is passionate about helping our community. We want to hear about your needs. Are you a rescue or shelter that has trouble obtaining or maintaining a relationship with a veterinarian? Are you a vet who has questions about working with rescues and shelters? Submit your question to our panelists below for our Q&A. We will be following up with webinar attendees with details about participating in an academic survey from the University of Florida.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/788451418599643408

Webinar - 11/8/22 - Anesthesia and the Senior Pet - VETGirl
2022-11-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Age is not a disease!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Rebecca Salazar, DVM, DACVAA reviews anesthesia of the senior pet. Tune in to learn what physiologic changes occur in the geriatric patient, the overall morbidity and mortality of anesthesia, and how to develop your anesthetic plan in the geriatric patient!
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar is FREE to all!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! 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/november-8-2022-anesthesia-and-the-senior-pet/

Online Event – 11/9/22 – ASPCA®-AAWA Research Forum – ASPCA and The AAWA
2022-11-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Don’t miss this FREE online event showcasing how to help vulnerable pets using data, including a presentation on dog breeds and behavior. Whether you love geeking out over data, want to help pets in your community—or both—you don’t want to miss the ASPCA®-AAWA Research Forum online on November 9 from 12 – 5 p.m. ET. Last year, nearly 700 of your colleagues registered for the Forum to explore new research results in community and shelter animal welfare.
Get access to cutting-edge research that supports your lifesaving work, including studies on:

The predictors of Successful Pet Placement from a Self-Rehoming Website
The Effects of Brief Outings and Temporary Fostering on the Welfare of Shelter Dogs
The use of a behavior modification program and daily gabapentin to treat fearful cats
The breed-behavior relationship in dogs from a genomic perspective

Receive free continuing education credit, including CAWA, IAABC
Participate in a live Q&A with the researchers following the presentations.
The Research Forum is for anyone interested in advancing animal welfare, including veterinarians, shelter leadership, staff, and volunteers.
PS: Can’t attend live, register anyway, and we’ll email you the recordings.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.aspcapro.org/splash/aspca-aawa-research-forum

Webinar - 11/9/22 - Meta and Network for Good’s Tips for Giving Season Success - Network for Good
2022-11-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Join us and our friends from Meta (Facebook) for a session all about making the most of your year-end campaign. In this session we will cover:

-Planning for Giving Tuesday and giving season success
-Using Facebook and Instagram to build community and raise more funds
-Fresh, fun ideas to stand out in the crowd and take your campaigns to the next level

Speakers: Vanessa Stair, Strategic Partner Manager at Facebook & Chany Ockert, Personal Fundraising Coach at Network for Good

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/meta-tips-for-giving-season/

Online Event - 11/9/22 - Ask The NKC - National Kitten Coalition
2022-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Come ask The National Kitten Coalition’s kitten experts, Susan Spaulding, aka ‘The Nation’s Kitten Mom’ and NKC’s Rosemarie Crawford, your most pressing kitten questions!
Susan has been involved in kitten fostering for almost 30 years and is widely celebrated for her expertise in caring for neonatal orphans and special needs kittens that others have given up on. Working with veterinarians, she has developed cutting edge protocols for successfully treating upper respiratory infections and Panleukopenia. She has advised national organizations as well as dozens of local shelters and rescue organizations on neonatal issues and received numerous awards for her work from the shelter, rescue and veterinary communities.
Rosemarie is a Licensed Veterinary Technician and has worked in animal welfare for more than 15 years. She has experience in public and private shelters and in veterinary practices. While working with shelters she assisted in developing and implementing progressive, proactive protocols for the care and treatment of kittens in a kitten nursery room and in foster care and, having served in two shelters as foster coordinator, understands the challenges of creating, expanding and maintaining a foster program. She currently works in at a large, six-doctor veterinary practice in the greater Washington D.C. area.
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/5239772565364479246

Online Seminar - 11/2/22 and 11/9/22 - Sexual Harassment Prevention Education and Training - CVMA (fee applies)
2022-11-09 12:00 - 14:15 | Virtual
CVMA Online Seminars are convenient interactive presentations offering CEUs held in real-time. This learning platform allows you to participate from anywhere with internet access – from your practice, your home, or anywhere you have an internet connection. Attending is as easy as a few mouse clicks. You will only need internet access and either computer audio, a headset, or a telephone.
This seminar is open to veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary hospital staff, and veterinary students only.
Webinar is live and interactive. Webinar will not be recorded for viewing at a later date.
Course Description
California law requires employers with five or more employees must provide Sexual Harassment Prevention Education and Training for all employees every two years. New supervisory employees must still be trained within six months of assuming their supervisory position, and new non-supervisory employees must be trained within six months of hire. Additionally, temporary, seasonal, and other employees hired to work less than six months require this training within 30 calendar days after the hire date or within 100 hours worked, whichever comes first.
The first hour of the webinar will be for all employees (supervisors and non-supervisors). There will be a 15-minute break followed by the second hour of the webinar for supervisors only so that they can receive a full two hours of training.
Registered attendees may participate in the webinar as an individual or as a group under a single login.
Supervisor registered attendees will receive 2 CEUs.
Non-supervisor registered attendees will receive 1 CEU.
Training renewal example: If you trained staff in 2019, they were due for a refresher training by January 1, 2022.
Date and Time
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (non-supervisor) 5:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. (supervisor)
Registration closes October 26, 2022
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (non-supervisor) 12:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. (supervisor)
Registration closes November 2, 2022
WEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cvma-sexual-harassment-training-november-2-9-2022/cvma-online-seminar-sexual-harassment-prevention-education-and-training-information/

Webinar - 11/9/22 - Go for the Guts-O: Basics of GI Surgery - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-11-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Intimidated by GI surgery and need a crash course in the basics?
In this 1-hour, VETgirl small animal webinar, Dr. Michelle Trappler, DACVS reviews the basics of gastric and small intestinal surgery. Join us to get the confidence you need to tackle the basics of GI surgery, tissue handling and key surgery tips for successful routine GI surgery.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*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/november-9-2022-go-for-the-guts-o-basics-of-gi-surgery/

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-11-10 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 - 11/10/22 - How to Help Puppies & Kittens that Require Confinement During Socialization - PPG (fee applies)
2022-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Kittens and puppies can be put on mandatory confinement during the socialization period due to surgery, injury or other medical issues. When these patients are confined during the socialization period, they can experience a negative impact with socialization and can suffer from behavioral problems later in life. This program will show techniques that will keep the patient safe and mentally stimulated.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will learn techniques to help keep confined animals calm – They will learn how to provide mental and physical exercise to patients that require confinements – They will also learn ways to help puppies and kittens socialize while confined.
CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1
About the Presenter
An internationally sought-after speaker, Shannon has been a pet lover all her life and a dog trainer for over 20 years. She has spent her life observing, caring for and training animals of all kinds. She spoke at Pet Professional Guilds Geek Week Australia in 2021, has worked in the Bird Department at Marine World Africa USA, and worked as a handler and trainer for an African Serval Cat at Safari West, a private zoo in Santa Rosa, California. She has participated in behavior studies including observations of bald eagles and addax antelope through the San Francisco Zoo and Safari West.
Her education includes a Biology Degree, specializing in Zoology from Sonoma State. She is a Registered Veterinary Technician, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
Shannon created Truly Force Free Animal Training in 2015 so that anyone, anywhere could have access to force free, positive reinforcement animal training. In 2018, Shannon published “The Evolution of Dog Training” available in audio, print and Ebook.
Shannon’s dog training philosophy revolves around force free, positive reinforcement; however, her goal is for healthy happy relationships between pets and their people. Diet, exercise, environment, and training all play a significant role in achieving this goal.
Shannon spent many years as the head dog trainer for PAWS for Healing, a pet assisted therapy organization. She performed temperament testing and assisted in the training of therapy dogs who visited hospitals, veteran groups, special educational facilities, and convalescent homes. She believes strongly in the benefits of developing the human animal bond and can assist in coaching for pets and their human companions to develop that connection.
Shannon is a past President for the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4980600

Webinar - 11/10/22 - The Power of Yes: Three things to do today to open the kennel doors and send animals home - Maddie's® Million Pet Challenge
2022-11-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Have you tried everything you can think of to connect with your community? Have you reduced barriers to fostering and adoption and still animals are sitting? In this 60-minute webinar, we’ll explore what might be keeping people who want to foster or adopt from coming to your shelter, and we’ll share three of the most impactful and untapped practices you can use to encourage engagement across your community. (Pssst… If you’re already doing these three things, we’ll send baskets of cookies to your staff!)
Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 12noon Pacific / 3pm Eastern (60 minutes)
REGISTER HERE
After the webcast, join us on Maddie’s Pet Forum to continue the discussion and exchange ideas.
This webinar will be recorded and has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.
About the Presenter
Allison Cardona, California for All Animals State Director, UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
Before joining the Koret Shelter Medicine Program as California State Director, Allison worked as deputy director for the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care & Control where she oversaw two full-service animal care centers, a communications center, public relations, adoption partners, behavior and enrichment, and volunteer programs. She also served as liaison to the County’s Homeless Initiative ensuring that people experiencing homelessness have options and resources for their pets. Before that, Allison spent 14 years as a senior program director at the ASPCA in a variety of departments. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Public Affairs from Empire State College and is a graduate of USC Price School of Public Policy Executive Leadership Development Program and Southern Utah University Certificate in Executive Animal Services. The proud daughter of Colombian immigrants, Allison is deeply committed to racial justice and equity work.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/WebcastRegisterPowerofYes

Webinar - 11/10/22 - Friendly for a Reason: Expanding Shelter-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return Eligibility for Cats - Best Friends
2022-11-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Historically, community cat programs using shelter-neuter-vaccinate-return (SNVR) and trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) have focused mostly on feral or fractious cats. But the most effective community cat programs take a more expansive approach. Listen as two cat programming experts talk about the issue of friendly community cats and their on-the-ground experience with saving more lives in different areas of the country. They’ll challenge your views on returning friendly cats with personal stories about their interactions with community members and discuss topics like safe SNVR practices and the benefits of expanding program eligibility.
This webinar is part of the Fall 2022 Webinar Series. Each webinar is pre-recorded and registering by October 12 gets you first access delivered directly to your inbox on the webinar date. Register for all five webinars or choose only the ones relevant to you.
Presenter: Alesha Davidson – National Shelter Embed Program Specialist, Best Friends Animal Society
WEBSITE LINK: https://network.bestfriends.org/education/2022-fall-webinar-series-registration

Webinar - 11/10/22 - Train This Now! The Short List for your New Puppy - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-11-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Five core concepts that a baby can learn. Each one offers several tangents of training that will expand your puppy’s readiness for the world.
We used to train all the things as young as possible, and puppies were often overwhelmed. Nowadays we tend to train very little while we let the relationship take shape. Our babies are learning at a phenomenal rate whether we like it or not, so it’s important to teach them some things and it’s important to choose wisely! What to train when? Which things can wait a little longer and which things are best to teach while your puppy is very young?
Each of these five lessons can be built over the next few weeks and you can build the more advanced elements over the next few months. You and your puppy will benefit immediately when you get started. Life skills and convenience, confidence, manners and learning to learn. This is a core group of compatible concepts that even a baby can master. You and your puppy will love the fun and games approach, and you’ll enjoy a lifetime benefit from starting young.
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing to avoid duplicate purchases.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 11/10/22 - Partnering for Positive Results – Say “Yes, And” to Build Effective Teamwork through the Power of Ensemble - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-11-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Take the “but” out of your vocabulary.
In this 1-hour, VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Jeff Thoren, PCC, BCC will invite you to consider the possibility that every situation you face and every interaction you have with others is a piece of improv. Life IS improvised, no matter much you might like to have a script. To thrive in work and life, you must get comfortable coping without a plan that you can confidently control. Tune in to learn how improv can help with adapting to whatever your clients, colleagues, or life give you.
It is highly recommended that all attendees watch THIS VIDEO prior to the webinar.
This 2022 leadership track course qualifies as continuing education applicable to the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) certification program offered by the VHMA, CVPM Course ID#21-123.
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*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/november-10-2022-partnering-for-positive-results-say-yes-and-to-build-effective-teamwork-through-the-power-of-ensemble/

Webinar - 11/10/22 - Puking, Painful, and Puny-Looking: The Ins and Outs of Canine Pancreatitis - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Pancreatitis is one of the most common GI problems we see in dogs – if your own dog has ever had it, it’s likely you won’t forget the experience! Unfortunately, there are also a lot of misconceptions out there regarding what we know about this disease, and what we don’t.
What’s the difference between acute and chronic pancreatitis? How do we diagnose it? Are some dogs more prone to it than others? And if it *does* happen, are there things we can do to help reduce the risk of future recurrence?
In this webinar, we’ll discuss the following:

Causes – dietary changes, genetics, other??
Clinical signs to watch for
What to expect at the vet’s office
Preventing future episodes

Take the mystery out of this sometimes puzzling medical problem, and find out how you can be better prepared to help your dog if the need arises.
Presenter: Jennifer Summerfield, DVM
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 11/11/22 - Assisting Ventilation During Anesthesia - Think Anesthesia
2022-11-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Register for this live webinar, Think Anesthesia: Assisting Ventilation During Anesthesia presented by Amanda M. Shelby, BSc, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) Friday, November 11th at Noon CT. This 1-hour presentation provides the anesthetist with a review of the importance of adequate ventilation for the anesthetized patient. Following a brief review of respiratory anatomy and mechanics of spontaneous and assisted ventilation, we will identify the benefits of applying intermittent positive pressure ventilation with a mechanical ventilator. Manipulation of ventilator settings and ventilatory strategies for patients with specific respiratory compromise will be reviewed in a case-based approach. This presentation is RACE-Approved for 1 hour of CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2022/10/think-anesthesia-assisting-ventilation-during-anesthesia

Online Conference – 11/12/22 to 11/13/22 – MCVMA 2022 Annual Conference – MCVMA (fee applies)
2022-11-12, 2022-11-13 | Virtual
MCVMA is hosting its second annual conference on November 12-13, 2022! This one-of-a-kind conference will feature all BIPOC presenters and include a range of topics from wildlife medicine, surgery and community practice to animal welfare, access to veterinary care and DEI. RACE Approval for CE sessions is pending. The conference is open to everyone in the veterinary space.
The purpose of MCVMA’s annual RISE conference is to:

Resource the veterinary profession with the information and tools necessary to take meaningful action on issues of racial diversity, equity, and inclusion
Include the perspectives of people and communities who have historically been underrepresented in veterinary medicine
Support current and emerging veterinary professionals in our collective goal to ensure that all communities receive the benefits of veterinary medicine
Elevate the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in veterinary medicine

WEBSITE LINK: https://mcvma.org/mcvma-rise-2022/

Webinar - 11/12/22 - Return-to-Field & Targeting: The Community Cat Program - Community Cats Podcast
2022-11-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Return-to-Field and Targeting – what are they and how can we use them to save lives and reduce the number of cats living on our streets?
Learn what these approaches are, the policies behind them, and the mechanics of how they work. Plus find out how Return-to-Field and targeted TNR can be combined to achieve dramatic, sustainable reductions in both euthanasia and intake at open admission shelters.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/return-to-field-targeting-the-community-cat-program-presented-by-the-neighborhood-cats-nov-12/

Webinar - 11/13/22 - New Therapies for Treatment of OA in Dogs and Cats – What is Here Now and What is Coming Later - VETGirl
2022-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
NSAIDS aren’t your only option…find out what’s new in dogs and cats for treating OA!
In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Steven Budsberg, MS, DACVS reviews the current therapies available for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs and cats. Tune in to learn new therapies that have just been approved as well as those currently in clinical testing.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar is FREE to all!

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! 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/november-13-2022-new-therapies-for-treatment-of-oa-in-dogs-and-cats-what-is-here-now-and-what-is-coming-later/

Conference – 11/14/22 to 11/16/22 – The Fall Conference for Animal Welfare Advancement – The AAWA (fee applies)
2022-11-14 06:00 - 2022-11-16 11:00 | Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans, LA, United States
Join us in New Orleans for these tracks:

Analysis & Planning
Internal and External Communications
Strategic Workforces
American Bar Association Animal Law

WEBSITE LINK: https://theaawa.org/event/fall22

Webinar – 11/14/22 – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life
2022-11-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country! In this first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter’s everyday operations. Attendees will get to view dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the nearly 300 shelters who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will not be recorded.
This course has been pre-approved for 1.5 continuing education unit (CEU) credits for:
Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA)
International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)
WEBSITE LINK: https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/
