Shelter Learniverse

Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-06-24 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for executive and leadership level staff. 150 to 200 shelter professionals, national leaders and shelter veterinarians typically participate and we discuss everything from disaster and emergency relief planning, to creating more diverse, equitable and inclusive organizations, to addressing the realities of budget reductions and the need to pivot to better serve people and animals.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
MEETING LINK: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi

Webinar - 6/18/22 and 6/25/22 - Biology of Dog Aggression with Tim Lewis - Puppyworks (fee applies)
2022-06-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
More than ever before canine professionals are approached by clients with dogs who exhibit aggressive behavior. Within the population both have increased, the number of dogs exhibiting various degrees of aggression as well as people’s sensitivity to aggressive dog behavior.
In this two-part webinar series, we will look at the biological and environmental causes of dog aggression from DNA through gut biomes to chronic stress. We will look at the biological mechanisms behind different management and treatment options so you better understand what might work and when.
Environmental and learning effects are always superimposed upon genetic influences, but aggressive behavior does not occur in a biological vacuum. We will define “normal aggression” versus symptoms for maladaptive aggression responses.
WHEN
Saturdays June 18 & 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM West Coast, 10:00 AM Mountain, 11:00 AM Central & 12:00 Noon Eastern Time. Or view the recordings at any time, available the day after each live session.

PROGRAM DETAILS
Session One: Saturday, June 18, 2022 – In this session we will set the stage, clarify terminologies, discuss the extent of the issues & explore the biological basis of canine aggression!

Session Two: Saturday, June 25, 2022 ​- A dive into the intrinsic biological controls of aggression, the biological basis of aggression management through mechanical controls to medical aggression reducers.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.puppyworks.com/aggression

Webinar – 6/25/22 – Drop Trap: A Trapper’s Best Friend – The Community Cats Podcast
2022-06-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Trying to catch the last cat in your colony who isn’t fixed? Got a wily feral who just won’t go into a box trap, no matter how much you spend on roasted chicken? How about catching a litter of kittens all at once—with their mom? All these tough trapping situations and more can be solved if you know how to use a drop trap! Join Neighborhood Cats, co-designers of the first commercially available drop trap, as they discuss how to use this invaluable tool. Plus tips and tricks for advanced drop trappers, too.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/drop-trap-a-trappers-best-friend-presented-by-the-neighborhood-cats-june-2022/

VIN Rounds - 6/26/22 - Anesthetic Considerations for Animals with Endocrine Disease - VIN/NAVAS
2022-06-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Renata S. Costa, DVM, MPhil, GradDipEd, MANZCVS, DACVAA, presents “Anesthetic Considerations for Animals with Endocrine Disease.”
Attend this session to earn 1 hour free CE credit.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10902935

Online Certificate Program – Starts 6/27/22 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Marketing and Development – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2022-06-27 | 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

Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
2022-06-27 08:00 - 09:00
MONDAYS: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT
Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4
You need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year.
WATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations
These calls are for all shelter personnel, paid and unpaid. If you want to connect with colleagues from the US and Canada about how they’re navigating sheltering in a post COVID world, grab a coffee and start your week out with 300 people who have the same questions, ideas and worries as you.
Have someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/
Meeting Link: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4

Webinar - 6/27/22 - Assisting with dentistry and oral surgery: Part 1 - VDOS (fee applies)
2022-06-27 10:00 - 11:45 | Virtual
This VDOS webinar will outline the many additional tasks veterinary technicians/nurses and dental hygienists are doing. The focus of the first part will be on communicating with pet owners and referring veterinarians, triaging potentially urgent cases, scheduling appointments and checkups, doing perioperative care (tape muzzles, suture removal, etc.), performing discharges and follow-up examinations, filing dental and medical records, and educating pet owners about home oral hygiene. 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.
Speaker: Jeanette Eliason, CVT, RDH, VTS (Dentistry)
Moderator: Alexander M. Reiter, Dipl. Tzt., Dr. med. vet., Dipl. AVDC, EVDC, FF-AVDC-OMFS
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vdos.org/event-details/assisting-with-dentistry-and-oral-surgery-part-1-1-00-pm-et

Webinar - 6/28/22 - Fancy Footwork: Practical Handling and Training Solutions for the Entire Shelter - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-06-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
While playgroups are the foundation of our shelter training program, teaching shelter teams how to implement a generalized, effective, and enjoyable way to handle and train their dogs is another essential aspect of our canine programming! In this webinar, we will teach the fundamentals of our “Fancy Footwork” techniques that focus on achieving good leash manners through the use of your FEET instead of your hands. Come learn this unique and highly effective approach that promotes dogs happily walking softly by your side, offering tons of eye contact, and wowing adopters! This new approach to leash work will enhance your handling skills and increase your ability to train ALL dogs, even those that are highly aroused, stressed, fearful, or not motivated by food, all in an effort to improve quality of life and lifesaving for dogs living in shelters.
Additionally, we will teach you how to implement our critically important kennel routines. The kennel areas of our nation’s shelters can be one of the most challenging and distressing environments that dogs–and their handlers–ever face. DPFL kennel routines have been developed and taught to shelters across the country in an effort to combat these challenges and to provide safer and more successful ways for dogs and people to maneuver through the kennels.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MvNzCQwzQ-a5ZeBnbVGw7g

Webinar - 6/28/22 - Rescuing the “Rescuer”: The Challenging World of Rescue Hoarders - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
2022-06-28 10:00 - 11:15 | Virtual
Animal Hoarding affects every city in America. Rescue Hoarders can be especially challenging for jurisdictions to address. The community often formulates an opinion about these “Rescuers” before response agencies are even allowed to assess the situation. How often have you heard that,”Their heart is too big, or they’re doing the best they can, or the animals are loved what more can you want?” This session will explore some tactics agencies charged with addressing rescue hoarders can employ in their community. Whether you choose to address the issue now or not, the problem does not go away. In fact, allowing rescue hoarders to operate without checks and balances only compounds an already complex problem. If you’ve ever struggled to deal with a rescue hoarder in your community, you won’t want to miss this session!
Presenter
Based out of Daytona Beach, Florida, Adam Leath is the Director of Volusia County Animal Services. He investigates and responds to situations involving animal victims of natural disasters and animal cruelty cases in Volusia County. Leath was formerly a Regional Director of the Field Investigations and Response Team at the ASPCA where he led one of the largest operations in ASPCA history with the seizure of over 1,000 animals in August of 2016. Leath has responded to multiple dogfighting operations throughout his time at the ASPCA, including the second-largest dogfighting bust in U.S. history in 2013, resulting in the seizure of more than 400 dogs.
Leath holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Tennessee and a Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Forensic Science from the University of Florida. He is a courtesy Assistant Professor for the Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a Director on the Board of Directors for the National Animal Care and Control Association. Leath is a Past President of the International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association and is a Certified National Animal Cruelty Investigator through the University of Missouri. He has also been certified in Equine Cruelty Investigation through the University of Colorado. Leath has been certified as an expert witness in animal fighting and animal cruelty in the states of Florida and New York.

WEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/rescuing-the-rescuer-the-challenging-world-of-rescue-hoarders/

National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 6/28/22 – Discussion: Trauma-Informed Approach to Behavioral Care in Shelters – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2022-06-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
On June 14 Dr. Sheila Segurson presented ‘A Trauma-Informed Approach to Behavioral Care in Shelters’ for National Rounds. For those who missed her live presentation on 6/14 you can view the recording here: https://youtu.be/hgG914xaQqw. We will be holding rounds this month as the same layout as last month; on June 28th there will be a group discussion on this presentation topic.
Please read more on this topic below and we hope to see many of you joining us.
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Behavioral Care in Shelters with Dr. Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB, CDBC, CCBC
As our communities become more informed about recognizing and responding to human trauma, there’s growing interest in the impact of chronic stress and trauma on animal behavior. There’s a large volume of evidence that demonstrates the negative impact of trauma on human health and welfare. While research in animals isn’t focused on the concept of trauma, this session will share evidence that demonstrates the impact of stressful experiences on animal health and welfare. Acknowledgement of the role of trauma in animal behavior encourages us to be more understanding and respond more appropriately to undesirable or challenging behaviors that may be caused by trauma. This session will discuss practical ways you can prevent trauma and help animals to recover.
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396
Meeting ID: 974 4263 7396
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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 - 6/28/22 - Kitten Safety: Summer Edition - National Kitten Coalition
2022-06-28 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Join us in a free presentation highlighting potential safety hazards and practical ways to keep your kittens safe this summer season! If you can’t join us for the live presentation, don’t worry! Sign-up anyway, because a recording of this, and the other Webinars, will be available on The National Kitten Coalition’s website no later than 2 weeks after it airs.
Presenter: Rosemarie Crawford, LVT
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2940712438715136269

Webinar - 6/29/22 - YouTube LIVE: Emergency treatment of leptospirosis – it’s more than just doxy! - VETGirl
2022-06-29 09:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
Lepto……Doxy and done?
In this complimentary, 30-minute, YouTube LIVE VETgirl webinar, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT reviews emergency management of the acute kidney injury (AKI) leptospirosis patient. Once a dog is diagnosed, how are we going to treat it? Is it more than just IV fluids and doxycycline? Tune in to get a clinical update on treatment of lepto!
NOTE: There is no registration required for this CE opportunity. Simply go to our YouTube Page where the webinar will be held LIVE at the time of the event!
Thanks to sponsorship from Merck Animal Health, this YouTube LIVE event is free to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!
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!
*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/june-29-2022-emergency-treatment-of-leptospirosis-its-more-than-just-doxy/

Webinar - 6/29/22 - Growing a Board that Truly Cares about Inclusion and Equity - Network for Good
2022-06-29 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
In this session, Christal Cherry and Renee Rubin Ross will share four questions that you can use to persuade your board members to invest meaningfully in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We’ll share examples of challenges that many boards have and some tools to move through them.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/board-inclusion-and-equity/

Webinar - 6/29/22 - Maximizing Employee Retention in a Highly Competitive Labor Market - The AAWA
2022-06-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
We are currently facing a historic talent shortage that will only get worse. With competition for employees fierce, employee retention is more difficult and important than ever. As the old saying goes, “You can choose to focus proactively on employee retention, or you can react to employee turnover.”
Tom Erb, nationally renowned recruiting expert, will provide you with practical, impactful takeaways that you can implement immediately for improved employee satisfaction and retention. We will discuss:

The economic and societal factors that are driving the “great resignation”
How to attract employees who will want to stay
How to create a culture that establishes you as a destination employer where employees work long term

This live and recorded webinar is approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
This webinar is part 5 in the 5-part A Great Place to Work series.
WEBSITE LINK: https://learning.theaawa.org/products/62922-maximizing-employee-retention-in-a-highly-competitive-labor-market

Webinar - 6/29/22 - Length of Stay - A Whole-Shelter Solution - Maddie's Fund
2022-06-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Every staff member plays a part in a pet’s length of stay – from marketing to animal care, adoptions to medical, and everything in between. The Jacksonville Humane Society’s strategic, data-driven approach has succeeded in lowering the length of stay for dogs to 11 days and cats to 17 days (including foster care). In this session, you will learn how to assemble your own Long Stay Task Force, implement practical changes to your protocols and start making measurable progress towards your lifesaving goals.
Presenter: Lindsay Layendecker, Director of Community Partnerships
Register here: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EtIg2XepQv2j7_CHqvsB-A
After the webcast, continue the discussion right here on Maddie’s Pet Forum and exchange ideas: https://maddies.fund/LOSWebcast
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.
The information contained in webinars and related materials has been prepared, compiled, or provided by Maddie’s Fund as a service to webinar participants and is not intended to constitute the rendering of legal, consulting, or other professional services of any kind. The opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund.
WEBSITE LINK: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EtIg2XepQv2j7_CHqvsB-A

Grant Opportunity – Deadline 6/30/22 – Open Grant – California for All Animals
2022-06-30 | Virtual
The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program (KSMP) is announcing requests for proposals for the California for All Animals Program. We are excited to partner with you to make an impact on animal shelters in California. The Open Grants period will commence on May 1, 2022 and end on June 30, 2022.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.californiaforallanimals.com/grants/open-grants/
Who is eligible?

municipal shelters,
private shelters with municipal contracts, and
private shelters without municipal contracts that house animals in a brick and mortar facility and are open to the public a minimum of fifteen hours per week for adoptions and return to home.

Animal control agencies that provide field services and animal control functions are also eligible to apply, even if they do not perform sheltering services.

Most grants will be funded in a range of $25,000 to $200,000; however, if your proposal is outside this range, reach out to our team and we can talk through it.
What are the guidelines?
The goal of the California for All Animals program is to reduce the euthanasia of healthy and treatable animals in shelters. That means all shelters in California are able to provide every animal at risk with the Right Care in the Right Place at the Right Time to the Right Outcome. To reach this goal, we are focusing on four categories: Outcomes (Adoptions, Foster, Return to Home and Community), Field Services and Animal Control, Care of Animals in the Shelter, and Community Support.
Outcomes (Adoptions, Return to Home and Return to Community)
What does your organization need to increase adoptions, foster programs, transfer to partners, return to home, and return to community of origin (community cats, for example). Proposals may include requests for veterinary care, supplies, equipment, technology, training and staffing.
Field Services and Animal Control
Animal control officers play a vital role in an agency’s connection to the community. What does your organization need to return loose pets to their homes and provide support to community members? Examples include supplies such as kitten kits, fencing, trolleys, doghouses, vouchers for spay/neuter and medical care, microchip scanners, collars and leashes, and technology to enhance mobile work. Proposals will also be accepted for training for animal control officers to provide supportive services.
Care of Animals in the Shelter
Grant funding in this category should focus on physical, medical and mental well-being of animals that are in the shelter’s care. This includes veterinary care supplies and services, behavior and enrichment, volunteer and foster programs, equipment and supplies including housing improvements and interaction spaces.
Intake Management and Community Support
Grant funding in this category should focus on strengthening and streamlining your organization’s ability to provide services to the community. Examples include supplies and veterinary care to keep pets in their homes and communities of origin, developing appointment-based services for intake, resources for handling calls such as an automated system, finder foster programs, website messaging, text messaging, hotline run by staff or volunteers, and staffing for outreach and engagement.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.californiaforallanimals.com/grants/open-grants/

Webinar - 6/30/22 - Look Who's Talking! What Is Your Dog Trying To Tell You? All About Canine Body Language - PPG (fee applies)
2022-06-30 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Our canine companions cannot speak but that does not mean they cannot communicate with us. Dogs use body language to tell us if they are relaxed, stressed, afraid or upset. Learn what signs to look for in different regions of your dog’s body so you can support your animal’s feelings. Learn how to use body language during training to understand how different training techniques impact how our pets feel.
This 1.5 hour webinar was designed for anyone who loves dogs! Whether you are a veterinarian, a veterinary technician, groomer, a dog parent or just a dog lover, this class will help you understand dog language better!
Learning Objectives:

Identify what canine body language signs to look for and what they mean.
Different training techniques and how they impact our pet.

CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4817762

Webinar - 6/30/22 - Responding to Wildlife Emergencies - CalAnimals
2022-06-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
This presentation, generously sponsored by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA), will cover the basics of responding to wildlife emergencies, from taking calls to field response and final disposition. This one-hour talk is a sampling of the in-depth modules we hope to be offering in the fall, which will prepare shelter staff and officers for handing wildlife emergencies. Rebecca Dmytryk, has worked in the field of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation for over 40 years and is the author of Wildlife Search and Rescue: a Guide for First Responders. This sampling of her 8-hour course includes how and why responding to wildlife differs from domestic animal calls, from dispatch to field, tools, and the law; understating stress and how to limit it; considerations for human safety, the animal’s welfare and increasing your potential for a successful outcome; basic capture strategies; a quick look at handing nuisance complaints.
Presenter: Rebecca Dmytryk, Wildlife Emergency Services
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on

Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
2022-06-30 11:00 - 12:30, 2022-07-07 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 - 6/30/22 - Erin Lynes - Leash Skills for Puppies - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-06-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
One of the most common training issues – across dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes – is leash pulling! Everyone wants to be able to walk their dog – for fun, for exercise, or just to get somewhere safely-without getting dragged off their feet or dislocating a shoulder.
Leash walking is not a natural behavior in itself, but there are some hard-wired puppy behaviors in early development that if properly reinforced, actually help make leash training easier. The sooner you start, the better: it is definitely easier to start right away with a baby puppy and build good habits than to fix bad habits later on with a full grown dog!
This webinar will look at the ways that we can build leash skills in baby puppies – starting from the day you first bring them home and splitting the skills into baby brain sized bits – so that you can you can get off on the right foot and build good habits before bad ones get a leash pulling gets a chance to become habitual! We’ll look at the factors that make leash training challenging and the things that handlers do that accidentally make this worse, so that you can prevent those from becoming problems for your new puppy. We’ll look at games that you can play to make the learning fun, how to determine the location, duration, and frequency of leash training sessions to maximize success AND how to manage exercise needs and leash walking before your puppy has fully established skills so that you aren’t just setting yourself back! Training gear that is helpful is covered, as well as how and when to use it. Finally, we’ll talk about having reasonable expectations for good leash behavior, and how those expectations play into your ability to preserve good habits through adolescence and beyond.
The dream of a dog who walks nicely on leash is possible and it’s never too early to get started!
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

VIN Rounds – 6/30/22 – So, Does it Mean Anything?: An Introduction to New Clinical Pathology Paradigms – VIN/VSPN
2022-06-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Randolph Baral, BVSc, MACVSc (feline), PhD, presents “So, Does it Mean Anything?: An Introduction to New Clinical Pathology Paradigms.”
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10983431

Online Certificate Program – Starts 7/1/22 – Animal Shelter Behavioral Management Certificate Program – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
2022-07-01 | Virtual
The shelter environment is a very stressful place that affects the psychological well-being of the animals. Comprehensive behavior programs are essential to keep the animals behaviorally and emotionally healthy during their stay. This eight-week course will give you the knowledge and skills to develop an effective behavior program aimed at improving the welfare of the animals in your care.
UPCOMING DATES:7/1/2022 – 9/4/22
Who will benefit from this program?

Anyone currently affiliated with an animal shelter or rescue organization who wants to learn more about animal behavior as it relates to the shelter/foster environment.
Anyone who wants to improve the emotional wellbeing of the animals in your care.
Anyone seeking a behavior specialist position with an animal shelter or rescue organization.

What You Will Learn

Gain knowledge on how to read dog and cat animal body language and signaling
Learn techniques for safe, humane handling of the animals
Understand how the shelter environment effects the emotional wellbeing of the animals and how to use stress reduction techniques to improve welfare
Gain knowledge on how to keep the animals physically, mentally, and socially stimulated through shelter-wide enrichment programs
Understand the value of effective canine and feline behavior assessments
Obtain the knowledge and skills needed to implement training and behavior modification techniques to improve the behavior and emotional state of the shelter animals
Obtain skills needed to ensure quality customer service for adoption counseling and follow-up.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 4.8 CEUs
Course Code: UNSM 050
Course Price: $399
WEBSITE LINK: https://education.pacific.edu/education/professional-development/certificate-programs/leadership-health-certificates

Webinar - 7/5/22 - DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity - Dogs Playing for Life
2022-07-05 09:00 - 10:30 | Virtual
Reactivity on the part of dogs living in shelters is a rampant issue that can contribute to behavioral deterioration, increased length of stay, and even loss of life. From a misdiagnosis of “aggression” to dogs whose reactive behavior escalates to problematic and potentially unsafe levels, learning how to help dogs suffering from reactivity issues is a crucial need shared by our entire industry.
While this webinar can be attended as a standalone course, we will build on our Fancy Footwork approach to handling and training to offer practical training, handling, and safety solutions to on-leash reactivity for dogs living in shelters.
This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_c0jMB3jMRoWD3JTjmYGA_Q

Webinar - 7/6/22 - What's Your Dog Currency? Presented by Shannon Riley-Coyner - PPG (fee applies)
2022-07-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
When bonding with or training your pet, what keeps them motivated?
Learning Objectives:

Understand why currency is not a “one-size-fits-all”
Learn what an emotional bank account is and how it is helpful
Why “currency” can help when working with your pet

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About Your 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-4843822

Conference – 7/7/22 to 7/9/22 – Best Friends National Conference – Best Friends (fee applies)
2022-07-07 - 2022-07-09 | Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
We are excited to announce that in 2022, the Best Friends National Conference will return as a live, in-person event, to be held at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. During this event, you’ll connect with animal welfare leaders from across the country, unite with like-minded animal welfare supporters and gain knowledge to save the lives of more homeless pets in your community.
Who should attend? Everyone! Whether you’re the director of a local shelter, a volunteer at an animal organization, an animal control officer, a veterinarian, an adoption counselor or just someone who wants to learn more about animal welfare, this event is for you.
WEBSITE LINK: https://bestfriends.org/events/best-friends-national-conference

Webinar - 7/7/22 - Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop - Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
2022-07-07 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-july-2022/

Online Event – 7/7/22 – Live from the Ranch with Dante Camacho – Karen Pryor Academy
2022-07-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, July 7, at 12:00 pm (PT) with special guest Dante Camacho. The episode will include real-time training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
WEBSITE LINK: https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next

Webinar - 7/7/22 - Imitation and Mimicry: You Can Do It! with Julie Flanery - FDSA (fee applies)
2022-07-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
It gave me shivers the first time my dog mimicked me, to do what I just did… on cue.
In teaching my dog to imitate and mimic behaviors I demonstrated for her, I felt a unique connection and discovered a new way to communicate with my dog. You too can have that same feeling of wonder, amazement and surprise the first time, and every time your dog shows just how capable they are of this extraordinary skill.
Come and learn a step-by-step protocol developed by Claudia Fugazza, that teaches your dog to not only mimic your behavior, but transfer that understanding in the teaching of new, unknown behaviors. Learn how teaching your dog to imitate you can enhance any training method you already use.
Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Webinar - 7/7/22 - Anesthesia for the Patient With Endocrine Disease - VETGirl (fee applies)
2022-07-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
In this 1-hour, VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Mike Barletta, MS, PhD, DACVAA reviews anesthetic management of dogs and cats with endocrine diseases. Dr. Barletta will discuss drug protocols and monitoring for patients with diabetes mellitus, hyper/hypoadrenocorticism, and hyperthyroidism. Tune in to find out what you need to do differently for your endocrine patients!
Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.
All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!
*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.
WEBSITE LINK: https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-7-2022-anesthesia-for-the-patient-with-endocrine-disease/
