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Webinar - 11/14/20 - Oral Examination and Charting - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-11-14 08:00 - 09:20 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Oral Examination and Charting

What questions should you ask the pet owner? Feeling anxious when opening the mouth of a dog or cat? What does mesial mean? Don’t worry, all these questions will be dealt with in this webinar!

Time & Location

Nov 14, 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM EST
Webinar

About the Event

This VDOS webinar will help you to understand oral and dental anatomy in dogs and cats using proper nomenclature. You will be able to do patient triage, obtain a history, assess clinical signs, perform a dental and oral examination (in the awake and anesthetized patient), and record your findings. The modified Triadan tooth numbering system will be introduced, and an example of a dental record will be shown for entry of your diagnostic findings and treatment performed. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/oral-examination-and-charting-4

Webinar - 11/14/20 - Oral Examination and Charting - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-11-14 09:30 - 10:50 | Virtual
Dental Cleaning and Periodontal Therapy

Let us show you how to make your ‘dental’ to become a professional one! Get the most out of your sonic/ultrasonic scalers, but also know how to do proper root planing, gingival curettage, and polishing!

Time & Location

Nov 14, 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM EST
Webinar

About the Event

This VDOS webinar will discuss power tools and hand instruments (scalers and curettes) needed to perform a professional dental cleaning (scaling and polishing). Closed periodontal therapy (root planing and gingival curettage) and perioceutic treatment (local administration of medications) will be reviewed. Instrument sharpening will be briefly explained. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-cleaning-and-periodontal-therapy-4

Webinar - 11/14/20 - Return to Field: What Is It, Why Do It, and How? - The Community Cats Podcast
2020-11-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Return-to-field is an increasingly popular program for saving the lives of community cats. What is it exactly and why are shelters around the country embracing it? Neighborhood Cats, an active participant in two RTF programs and co-author of the new Return-to-field handbook published by HSUS, will take a deep dive into the policies and issues surrounding this still controversial approach. We’ll also look at how to run an RTF program, including ways that local groups and volunteers can contribute. Plus how to integrate RTF with TNR to achieve the biggest possible impact.

WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4774769289451231500

Webinar - 11/14/20 - Dog Bites to Children: Triggers, Myths and Management - ACVB (fee applies)
2020-11-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Sat, Nov 14, 2020 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Any dog, of any breed or background, is capable of biting, including family pets who are loved and pampered. Young children, especially, can be injured severely. Although we often hear about the statistics of reported bites to children, there is still a great deal of misunderstanding and mythology about its causes and safe management, and a persistent disconnect between the public’s understanding about dog behavior, and what dogs actually do. Understanding the behavioral basis and triggers of biting, along with humane, rational handling and training, are important steps towards helping children and dogs live together safely.
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/336178289395522060

Online Course - Starts 11/15/20 - The TREAT-RETREAT Method for Shy/Fearful Dogs - Certification Course with Suzanne Clothier (fee applies)
2020-11-15 | Virtual
The TREAT-RETREAT Certification Course
Suzanne Clothier, Instructor, with Co-Instructor Alissa Mosier, MS, CPDT-KA
This master class from the developer of Treat-Retreat provides the serious professional with detailed information on the theory and application of this powerful technique. 16 Modules, 76 lessons, plus 13+ hours of bonus video. This is an intensive certification course with quizzes, tests and required submissions.
Treat-Retreat is a powerfully effective technique is used to help socially shy dogs master the intricacies of feeling comfortable interacting with and being around people. This is a dog-centric technique that is force-free, and one that does not use negative reinforcement. Instead, respect for the dog’s boundaries, arousal and abilities are combined with nuanced observation and engagement of SEEKING to help build the dog’s skills. Using thin slices, Treat-Retreat helps the dog develop skills in comfortable ways that are readily generalized.
Treat-Retreat works through multiple layers of social interactions:
· Approaching
· Moving
· Interactions
· Groups
· Postures & gestures
· Humans as training equipment
· Orchestrated greetings

Limited enrollment so that Suzanne can work closely with each student. Successful completion of all requirements will result in being certified as a TRI (Treat-Retreat Instructor).
Course begins Nov. 15, 2020, access to course materials for 6 months.
Fee: $1425.00 one time payment, or $1500.00 in two monthly payments of $750.00
CEUs pending
Please email to be notified when pre-registration opens: courses@suzanneclothier.com

Online Course - 11/13/20 to 11/15/20 - Managing the Geriatric Patient - IVS (fee applies)
2020-11-15 05:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Debra Horwitz D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
Veterinary Behavior Consultants, St. Louis MO

Sheilah Robertson BVMS, (Hons), Ph.D.
DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), MRCVS.
Senior Medical Director, Lap of Love
Gainseville, FL

Heidi Lobprise D.V.M.
Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College
Chief Dental Officer
Main St. Veterinary Dental Clinic
Flower Mound, TX
This all new seminar has been designed to provide you with practical information on the current thoughts on management of common problems encountered in the geriatric patient. The combination of a behaviorist, an Anesthesiologist/pain management specialist and a dentist will provide a unique approach to the patient management.

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Seminar Schedule:

Single day registration available: Limited to 60 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experience
All times are Eastern time.
Seminars start each day at 5.00am Pacific, 6.00am Mtn, 7.00am Central & 8.00am Eastern
Friday (5.5 CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:30pm ET
Dr. Lobprise:
8:00am – 9:40am:

What is senior?
Senior care programs in your practice

Dr. Horwitz
9:50am – 11.40am

Anxiety and CDS diagnosis and treatment

Dr Robertson
11:50am -1:30pm

Is your practice senior friendly?

Too old for anesthesia?

Saturday (5.5 CE hrs)
8:00am – 1.30pm ET
Dr. Robertson
8:00am – 9:40am:

How do we identify and diagnose cats with osteoarthritis?
Now what? – treatment options for cats with osteoarthritis

Dr. Lobprise
9:50am – 11.40am

Little Dog/Big Dog
Senior Cats

Dr. Horwitz
11:50am – 1:30pm:

Is it in their head or is it medical?

Sunday (5CE hrs)
8:00am – 1:00pm ET
Dr. Lobprise
8:00am – 9:40am:

Dentistry for Seniors and general dental tips

Dr. Horwitz
9:50am – 11.20am

Environmental Enrichment and behavioral pain management solutions

Dr. Robertson:
11:30am – 1:00pm

The last appointment

Seminar Topics:

Behavior

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome
Anxiety
Environmental Enrichment pain management solutions that are behavioral in nature
Life stage care
Is it in their head or is it medical?

Senior/Geriatric care

What is senior?
Senior care programs in your practice
Little Dog/Big Dog
Senior Cats
Dentistry for Seniors

Hospice/End-of-Life

Is your practice senior friendly?
Senior/geriatric anesthesia
Chronic pain in seniors
Assessing Quality of life
End of life care -palliative care and hospice
The last appointment

Register Now

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/managing-the-geriatric-patient-online-course/

Webinar - 11/15/20 - Dental Radiography and Interpretation - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-11-15 07:30 - 09:20 | Virtual
Dental Radiography and Interpretation

Is your dental x-ray machine unused because nobody knows what to do with it? Let us show you the profitability of dental radiography by demystifying the many shades of gray! See what is going on below the gum line!

Time & Location

Nov 15, 10:30 AM – 12:20 PM EST
Webinar

About the Event

This VDOS webinar will review equipment/material needs to perform dental radiography in dogs and cats. Benefits and disadvantages of digital and non-digital options are outlined. Parallel and bisecting angle techniques and the most common positioning mistakes are discussed. Anatomy and pathology on numerous dental radiographs obtained from the upper and lower jaws with various lesions are explained in a systematic fashion. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-radiography-and-interpretation-4

Webinar - 11/15/20 - Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia) - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-11-15 09:30 - 10:50 | Virtual
Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia)

Feeling uncomfortable about sticking a needle through oral mucosa near a neurovascular bundle? Don’t worry, here you learn everything you need to know about nerve blocks for your dental and oral surgical patients!

Time & Location

Nov 15, 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM EDT
Webinar

About the Event

This VDOS webinar will review local and regional anesthesia/analgesia for dental and oral surgical procedures in dogs and cats. Suitable local anesthetics and needed equipment will be discussed. Techniques for commonly performed dental nerve blocks (including maxillary, infraorbital, major palatine, inferior alveolar, and middle mental) will be described step-by-step. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-nerve-blocks-regional-analgesia-4

Webinar - 11/15/20 - Closed and Open Tooth Extraction - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-11-15 11:00 - 12:50 | Virtual
Closed and Open Tooth Extraction

Do you struggle removing a canine or carnassial tooth? What about root remnants and ankylosed teeth in cats? No worries, here you learn all the tricks you need for safe and complete extraction of teeth!

Time & Location

Nov 15, 2:00 PM – 3:50 PM EST
Webinar

About the Event

This VDOS webinar will review the indications, biomechanics, equipment/instrument/material needs, and techniques of tooth extraction in dogs and cats. Closed and open techniques will be described step-by-step, including the creation of flaps in one jaw quadrant and the use of high-speed tools for sectioning of teeth and removal of alveolar bone. Tips will be shared on how to make tension-free flaps for wound closure. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/closed-and-open-tooth-extraction-4

Weekly Call - Monday Mornings - Connect With Other Animal Shelter Professionals - Maddie's Fund
2020-11-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-11-30 08:00 - 09:00
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, animal shelter workers, volunteers and animal welfare leaders from across the country have been meeting every Monday morning at 7am PT/10am ET to discuss protocols, ideas, obstacles they’re facing and more.
NEW TIME as of 9/23/20 – 8 AM PT, 11 AM ET.
Led by Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Director of Pima Animal Care in Tucson, AZ, these calls have provided an opportunity for people to connect that otherwise may not have even met.
“The purpose of these calls is simple – maintain connection among shelter professionals, provide support and comradery, and share science-based news and information along with emerging best practices in animal welfare,” Hassen-Auerbach says. “These calls are always lively and interesting and we’re not afraid to debate and share different perspectives from the attendees. You can take center stage and share your thoughts and ideas in front of several hundred of your colleagues or quietly drink your morning coffee and listen in.”
For many, these calls have been an invaluable resource. “When the subject of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) came to the front of all of our minds, the calls adapted and we had a space to again learn from one another,” said Emily Klehm from South Suburban Humane Society in Chicago Heights, IL. “The calls have been my go-to source for grant information, statistics and trends. I’ve also been able to identify and connect to colleagues working on the same issues in similar communities.”
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, Executive Director at Austin Pets Alive! adds, “We hear from people in the industry who have important information related to COVID, new programming and research.  This is information you can’t possibly get in your day to day work at your local shelter.”
If you’re a shelter professional, dedicated volunteer or run a rescue organization, we want you to join us! Bookmark the link below and we will see you on Monday!
Note: The calls are recorded so if you can’t make it, you can listen in later. If you haven’t already, join the Facebook group to access the link to recorded calls and to connect with others on there.
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT – new time
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Webinar - 11/16/20 - Stress Resilience - Banfield
2020-11-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Resiliency is the ability to adapt and bounce back when things don’t go as planned. And with stress being a part of our everyday lives, we want to provide you with tools to help you become more resilient in times of stress and uncertainty. It’s not about being faced with stress, it’s more how you react to it. Stress affects your ability to work — which can have a consequence on your overall career wellbeing— but, more importantly, stress can affect your health.
The good news is that even if you are not naturally a ‘stress resilient’ person you can learn how to be.
Date: Monday, November 16th
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT
Course Timing: 1.5 hour virtual session with 15 minute pre-work (RACE approved)

This session will help you:

Define what stress is and what it is meant to be ‘stress resilient’
Gain knowledge about the impact of stress and the benefits of being resilient
Identify where your strengths and opportunities fall in regards to stress resilience
Decide which techniques to apply to your routine of self-care to help you thrive in times of stress

It’s hard to imagine what our world would be like without stress…but, think about what you could accomplish if you had the strength to not let it dominate your life.

WEBSITE LINK: https://app.jobvite.com/TalentNetwork/action/campaign/w/NzQ5Mzc

Webinar - 11/16/20 - Common Dental and Oral Pathology - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-11-16 11:00 - 12:50 | Virtual
You are not sure about how to call lesions in the mouth of dogs and cats? Looks like this, but could be that? Learn their names, causes, what else they could look like, and how to address them!
This webinar will review the most common dental and oral pathologies in dogs and cats, including periodontal disease, gingival enlargement, oral ulcers, stomatitis, eosinophilic granuloma, pyogenic granuloma, tooth wear, tooth fracture, endodontic and periapical disease, tooth resorption, jaw fracture, temporomandibular joint disorders, palate defects, oral soft tissue trauma, and oral tumors. The focus is on recognizing potential causes and diagnostic features of these conditions. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/common-dental-and-oral-pathology-4

Online Conference - 11/18/2020 - The Keys to Year-End Success - Network for Good
2020-11-18 08:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Wednesday, November 18th 11-4pm ET

Is your nonprofit ready for year-end? Register for our Virtual Conference for all the tips, tricks, technology and tactics to crush your year-end. Our incredible thought leaders and nonprofit experts will speak on everything from email engagement plans to board relationships. As you consider how best to plan your year-end campaign, consider proven tactics that can boost dollars raised.

We’ll cover:

How to plan for fundraising at year-end, 2021 and beyond
How to prioritize self-care for your nonprofit team
How to implement new and exciting fundraising strategies for the board
How to utilize Facebook to stand out during the giving season
How to engage with donors on email, video, website, and more

If you’re unable to attend the entire conference, register and we’ll send you the materials afterwards.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/webinars/

Webinar - 11/18/20 - Humane at Home - Virtualizing Engagement PLUS Lost2Found Texting Program - CalAnimals
2020-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Humane at Home – Virtualizing Engagement PLUS Lost2Found Texting Program

Thursday, November 18, 10-11am (PST)

Register today!

Staci Hurley, San Diego Humane Society
Ryan Hinderman, Front Street Animal Shelter

Humane at Home – Virtualizing Engagement!
Staci Hurley of San Diego Humane society will share their experience in pivoting programs to engage both internal (staff and volunteers) and external (community) stakeholders. They have found success offering a live, ongoing webinar series for staff and volunteers that is targeted to initiatives, relevant information and has hosted guest speakers. Their kids camp is now virtual and they are offering a weekly live series “Humane at Home, virtual adoption events and more!”.
Lost2Found
Ryan Hinderman of Front Street Animal Shelter will share details about their Lost2Found texting program that helps reunite owners with their lost pets. This program won the Petco Foundation’s Innovation Showdown and is now being implemented in shelters around the country.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Webinar - 11/18/20 - Triaging Dental and Oral Emergencies - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-11-18 11:00 - 12:50 | Virtual
Triaging Dental and Oral Emergencies

How to determine whether it is TMJ luxation or open-mouth jaw locking? What to do with an avulsed tooth? Any temporary relief for the jaw fracture patient? Know the various dental and oral emergencies and provide emergency care prior to definitive treatment!

This VDOS webinar focuses on triaging dental and oral emergencies. While it would be of benefit to anybody interested in small animal dentistry and oral surgery, it is specifically designed for clinicians and technicians working in an emergency setting. Various dental and oral emergencies are reviewed as they present to the frontline clinical staff, including orofacial pain, bleeding, swelling, burn, bite, laceration, degloving injury, projectile injury, tooth fracture, tooth luxation/avulsion, jaw fracture, temporomandibular joint luxation, etc. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/triaging-dental-and-oral-emergencies-3

Online Event - Wednesdays - The Wednesday Summit #ThankstoMaddie - AmPa!
2020-11-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The AmPA! weekly Wednesday Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. #ThankstoMaddie
You’ll join AmPA! and HASS Staff and 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.
#ThankstoMaddie for making education like this possible.
Registration now required! You only need to register once for 2021.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bit.ly/3nkHsZT

Online Event - 11/18/20 - The Roundtable: Technology Impacting Lifesaving in Animal Welfare - The AAWA
2020-11-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
During the COVID-19 pandemic, animal welfare organizations had to pivot and find a new normal to provide services from adoptions to foster care to veterinary care, all while maintaining lifesaving. This exclusive roundtable conversation will explore the opportunities technology offers so you can deliver your mission more effectively and with greater impact. Hear from animal welfare organizations that combined agility and innovative technologies to exceed their lifesaving goals. Questions from the audience will follow the roundtable discussion.
The Association’s Roundtable series features leaders discussing emerging and critical issues in animal welfare.

Moderated by Jim Tedford, President and CEO, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
The Roundtable Guests:

Rebecca Guinn, Director, Lifeline Animal Project, Atlanta, Georgia
Alison Kleibor, CAWA, Vice President of Animal Sheltering, Wisconsin Humane Society
Ed Jamison – Director, Animal Services, Dallas, Texas
Jeremy Macdonald, Chief Customer Officer, Adopets

This roundtable has been pre-approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/p/RT-111820

CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 11/19/20 – Dr. Denae Wagner on Facility Use and Ventilation – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP
2020-11-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
This Thursday, our facility design and portal queen, Dr. Denae Wagner, will shift gears and open the door for discussions about our physical space.

How have COVID policy changes shaped the way you use your facility?
Now that winter is knocking on our door, what steps are you taking to keep the air flowing through the building?

We’d like to hear from you and share some of our own practical steps to improved air quality and ventilation.
See you Thursday at 9:30 a.m.!
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Webinar - 11/19/20 - Managing Tooth Extraction Complications - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-11-19 11:00 - 12:20 | Virtual
Managing Tooth Extraction Complications

Do you struggle removing root remnants? Do you know how to close an oronasal fistula? You used too much force and fractured the mandible? No worries, here you learn how to manage tooth extraction complications!

Time & Location

Nov 19, 2:00 PM – 3:20 PM EST
Webinar

About the Event

This VDOS webinar will review the management of the most common complications that can occur during tooth extraction in dogs and cats, including fractured roots, hemorrhage, trauma to adjacent structures, sublingual edema and sialocele, orbital trauma, fracture of the alveolus or jaw, oronasal fistula, trauma from opposing teeth, tongue hanging out of the mouth, emphysema and air embolism, local and systemic infection, and postoperative blindness. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/managing-tooth-extraction-complications-2

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2020-11-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2020-11-26 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 - 11/19/20 - Head Games: Cooperative Care From Nose to Neck - Deb Jones, PhD - FDSA (fee applies)
2020-11-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020
Time: 3pm Pacific Time (Click here for time at FDSA (Pacific Time).
Fee: $19.95 – Registration required PRIOR to scheduled presentation time.
A LOT of our efforts at Cooperative Care work take place on and around the head. By focusing on this part of our dogs’ bodies we can make great strides forward for a number of common and necessary procedures.
In this webinar we will discuss approaches that will help our dogs become eager and active partners in their care process. Our goal is to make typical husbandry procedures fun games that our dogs look forward to playing with us.
First we will discuss consent behaviors such as the chin rest and head down position. Then we will look at wearing equipment such as muzzles and cones. Focus on the mouth will include taking medications as well as tooth care. And finally we will consider the basics of eye and ear care.
Come join Deb to hear about all the ways that we can make Head Games fun and valuable for our dogs!

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

VIN Rounds - 11/19/20 - Serenity Now: Sedation Options for Dogs and Cats - VIN/NAVAS
2020-11-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
VIN/NAVAS ROUNDS
Serenity Now: Sedation Options for Dogs and Cats
Thursday, November 19, 9 p.m. ET
Presented by Heidi L. Shafford, DVM, PhD, DACVAA
Attend this session for 1 hour free CE credit.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/vinmembers/rounds?id=9821449

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2020-11-20 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
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Webinar - 11/20/20 - The Role of Habit in Behavior - Dr. Kristina Spaulding - Pet Professional Guild (fee applies)
2020-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
What is habit, really? How does it impact behavior and how can we use it to improve outcomes? This webinar will cover the basics of habit and how it influences the behavior of the animals we work with (including people). We’ll also discuss how you can use it to train more effectively and to help you communicate important concepts to pet parents.
Learning Objectives:

Define habit

Explain how habits influence behavior

Explain how habits are formed and changed

Describe how habits are influenced by stress

About The Presenter

Dr. Kristina Spaulding

Dr. Spaulding has a PhD in biopsychology – the study of the biological basis of behavior – and is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist through the Animal Behavior Society. She specializes in stress and behavior, social cognition and emotion, positive welfare and the prevention and treatment of behavior problems in dogs. In addition to her academic background, she has been in the dog training and behavior profession for 19 years. She currently splits her time between private behavior work and teaching other dog trainers and behavior consultants online and through seminars and conferences.
In addition, Dr. Spaulding is a long-standing member of the APDT Education Committee. She is also a member of the Fear Free Advisory Group and an authorized Speaker for Fear Free. She also chairs a task force for Meeting of the Minds, a coalition of top dog professionals across the country charged with improving the quality of life for our dogs and is a member of the IAABC Foundation Board. You can find out more about her on her website. (http://smartdogtrainingandbehavior.com/online-services/)

WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3846686

Webinar - 11/22/20 - Starting Small Animal Dentistry - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-11-22 08:00 - 09:20 | Virtual
This webinar will introduce you to the world of small animal dentistry and oral surgery. It will explain what equipment, instruments, materials, knowledge and skills are needed to become proficient in this most important discipline of veterinary medicine. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/starting-small-animal-dentistry-4

Webinar - 11/22/20 - Focus on Tooth Resorption and Stomatitis - VDOS (fee applies)
2020-11-22 09:30 - 11:20 | Virtual
Frustrated about resorbing roots and ankylosed teeth? What about refractory oral inflammation that cannot be controlled? We understand your frustration, but there is help! Let us show you how we do it!
This webinar will focus on the two most frustrating dental and oral conditions in cats, namely tooth resorption and stomatitis. The potential causes of these conditions will be discussed. Tips and tricks how to extract resorbing teeth will be shared, and various treatment options (medical and surgical) for feline stomatitis will be reviewed. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/focus-on-tooth-resorption-and-stomatitis-4

Webinar - 11/24/20 - Maintaining a Healthy Cat-Human Relationship - Fellowship of Animal Behaviour Clinicians and CEVA Animal Health
2020-11-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
Maintaining a healthy cat-human relationship; common pitfalls and best practice solutions with Dr. Lauren Finka

Dr. Lauren Finka identifies common causes of strain on the human-cat relationship and shares her best practice solutions.

WEBSITE LINK: https://fabclinicians.org/webinars/

Online Conference – 12/1/20 to 12/3/20 – Virtual Fall Conference – The AAWA (fee applies)
2020-12-01 09:00 - 14:15 | Virtual
As the end of 2020 approaches, we are preparing to say a fond farewell to a not-so-fond year. While 2020 has been filled with turmoil and uncertainty, we can take pride in the unparalleled COLLABORATION that has grown between national, international, state, and local organizations. We look forward to strengthening these relationships even more in 2021, and beyond.
As we move forward TOGETHER in the “new normal,” leadership and strategic human resource skills will be more vital and necessary than ever. Carefully selected and curated content in this virtual conference is designed to help you build these skills so you can guide your teams not only through the pandemic, but to thrive during and long after it has receded.
The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement is committed to helping you strengthen your talents and build partnerships. JOIN US as we celebrate collaboration and help you, leaders in our field, continue to work together to maximize impact.
Here are just a few of the sessions being offered:

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Hiring Philosophy and Practices
Collaboration: Understand, Align, and Transform
Practicing Compassionate Badassery: How to Cope with COVID-19
Technology to Safely Onboard, Support & Engage Volunteers During and Past COVID
Breaking Happy: A Path to a Sustainable Career
Recruiting Today’s Hourly Workers: It’s Different. And It’s Not.

Download the conference brochure to see a full listing of sessions and descriptions
Group Registration: If you are a member registering ONLINE for the conference and want to bring non-members of The Association from your organization’s staff at the discounted member rate, please log in and register FIRST; then register each non-member on the same registration form to receive The Association member rate. Up to FIVE (5) people from your organization may register at the member rate.

Your registration includes unlimited access to the full conference recordings and the virtual exhibit hall through January 31, 2021.
Refund Policy
Full refund if requested in writing to meetings@theaawa.org on or before November 29, 2020.
No refunds on or after November 30, 2020
WEBSITE LINK: https://theaawa.org/event/fall2020
