Shelter Learniverse

Online Event - 5/17/20 - Behavior: Did my pet always do that? The downside of being with your pets all the time - IVS
2020-05-17 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Great topics for shelter professionals, pet owners, foster parents and adopters – 5 Lectures in a 5 hour block – Lecture 1 – Was my dog always this snarky?, Lecture 2 – Bark, bark, bark how can I get any work done?, Lecture 3 – How do I prepare my dog for my return to work?, Lecture 4 – Why are my cats fighting and urine marking?, Lecture 5 – Update on medications in behavioral medicine. – There is a fee for this series – see website.
Dr Horwitz is a frequent lecturer on behavioral topics for veterinarians and pet owners in North America and abroad, and is often featured on television and radio.
Deb is a behavioral consultant for the Veterinary Information Network (VIN), and has authored and edited several books and book chapters, including Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Behavior, which she co-authored with fellow veterinary behaviorist, Jacqui Neilson, DVM, DACVB. She is the sole author of the second edition. Her other works include the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Behavioural Medicine and LifeLearn’s behavior client handouts. Deb is also the lead editor of Decoding Your Dog, a book for pet owners authored by diplomates of the ACVB.
Dr. Horwitz served as president of the ACVB from 2006 to 2008. She received the Veterinarian of the Year award from Ceva Animal Health during the Purina Pro Plan Show Dogs of the Year Awards in 2012, and was named Small Animal Speaker of the Year by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) in 2012 and 2014.
Lecture 1: Was my dog always this snarky?
Perhaps your dog is annoyed at being bothered all the time and now is responding aggressively toward you when you interact. In this lesson we will discuss how and why dogs may show displeasure and aggression when we interact with them all day long.
Lecture 2: Bark, bark, bark how can I get any work done?
Unbeknownst to you your dog spends all day looking out the window and barking! And the pulling on leash! How to help owners get better control of their dogs’ behavior.
Lecture 3: How do I prepare my dog for my return to work?
Now that the two of you have been home all the time together parting may be problematic. We will discuss separation anxiety and how some simple tasks may help prepare your dog for your return to the office.
Lecture 4: Why are my cats fighting and urine marking?
Not only is your routine disrupted, so is your cats. Find out how to help cat owners keep things on an even keel.
Lecture 5: Update on medications in behavioral medicine
In some cases medication, diet and nutraceuticals may be needed to keep households functioning at their best.
LINK TO WEBSITE: https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/select-behavior-topics-for-our-current-situation/

Webinar - 5/17/20 - Serenity, Courage and Wellness - Clinician's Brief and Vibrant Vets
2020-05-17 15:00 - 16:00
In a profession known for burnout, it’s more important now than ever to be emotionally aware and find practical ways to support yourself. In this interactive workshop, we’ll cover ways to increase emotional intelligence and equip you with the necessary tools to enhance self care so you can be your best self and practice best medicine.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Gain a clearer understanding of your own emotional intelligence and how to build upon it to manage your emotions, read and react to others, and positively impact the environment and those around us.
Understand that our world isn’t at its normal right now—so our emotions and routines won’t be normal either. Learn how to cope with the emotional strain and variations in this “new” normal.
Explore how to consciously connect your core thoughts and emotions to your actions and their results.
Receive the necessary strategies and tools to prioritize care for yourself.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg30.jsp&eventid=2341242&sessionid=1&mode=preview&key=[REDACTED]

Webinar - 5/18/20 - (Kitten) Diarrhea on the Run - National Kitten Coalition
2020-05-18 11:00 - 12:00
Get the down and dirty basics about diarrhea in kittens!
Understand the causes, know what you can do to provide supportive care, and learn about treatment options to address a variety of diarrhea causes. As always, the webinar will include a wealth of information, and there will also be time for Q & A.
Presenters: Rosemarie Crawford, LVT and Susan Spaulding
REGISTER: https://kittencoalition.org/event/webinar-diarrhea-on-the-run/

California Shelters - CASCAR Weekly COVID-19 Check-In Call - link in CA Group Activity Feed
2020-05-19 10:00 - 11:00
Join us on Tuesdays at 10 AM for a weekly “California Shelters COVID-19 Check-In” Zoom meeting with Dr. Kate Hurley from KSMP. Zoom meeting registration link is posted in the Private California shelter’s group page.

Webinar - 5/19/20 - How to Ask for $ in Tough Times: 12 Tactics in 24 Minutes - The AAWA
2020-05-19 11:00 - 12:00
In the face of unprecedented disruption and uncertainty, how can nonprofits ask donors for support in ways that are highly compelling yet incredibly sensitive? This webinar (presented live, with additional time for Q&A) offers an espresso shot of actionable recommendations designed to help nonprofit leaders ask for – and get – the financial support upon which their organizations depend.
Topics include:

The timeless virtue of stewardship
3 questions that engage your largest donors.
How to reconnect with lapsed donors
Email versus direct mail?
Ask with emotional intentionality
How to employ matching & challenge grants
Avoid these 5 destructive pitfalls
When to ask for more
Does no response mean no?
And much more!

Speaker

Matt Lehrman, Founder, Social Prosperity Partners

From a 20+ year career in nonprofit management, Matt Lehrman founded Social Prosperity Partners, a practice devoted to uniting leaders in endeavors of great imagination and initiative. He has consulted and presented workshops on donor & stakeholder engagement, audience development, civic engagement, and loyalty & customer engagement throughout the US and UK.

WEBSITE TO REGISTER: https://events-na2.adobeconnect.com/content/connect/c1/1411885275/en/events/event/shared/default_template/event_landing.html?connect-session=na2breeztct4yv44fks6w59v&sco-id=1893130815&_charset_=utf-8

Rounds - 5/19/20 - National Shelter Medicine Rounds - UW
2020-05-19 13:00 - 14:00
This upcoming Tuesday 5/19 we will be holding National Rounds from 3-4pm CST. Dr. Karen Ward, Chief Veterinary Officer at Toronto Humane Society, will be presenting and discussing ‘Organizational Sustainability through Social Enterprise’. Doing well by doing good, embarking on a journey towards becoming a self-sufficient revenue based social enterprise. Joining her will be Toronto Humane Society COO, Phil Nichols.
I hope you all have a good weekend!
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on the same Zoom link for every session:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731
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COVID-19 Rounds info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 impacts on shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET) and Thursdays from 2-3pm CT (12pmPT/1pmMT/3pmET). You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance. Note: Rounds is typically held the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month and will return to that format once the need for regular COVID-19 discussion passes. Recordings will not be available during COVID-19 discussions but can be accessed from previous regular rounds and will again be available once we return to the usual format.
This group is made up of shelter veterinarians, shelter vet trainees, and upper level shelter leadership. If you know anyone that would like to be added to the national shelter medicine rounds email list to regularly receive scheduling updates moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.
Shared documents/links info:
As this group size and information shared grows we are working to get things as organized and streamlined as possible. Each rounds session I will be saving any documents and links that are shared in the chat in a folder called ‘COVID-19 shared documents’ that can be accessed at the Box link found at the end of each email in all rounds emails. You should be able to access the box folder as a guest at any time without a sign in necessary.
https://uwmadison.box.com/s/lh21g6odt0ab569qbdm2r2b0h4glg8gk
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.
Thank you,
Stephanie Koester, CVT
Assistant Director, Shelter Medicine Program
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine
nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu
Rounds related documents, recordings, and details can be accessed here at any time.

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

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+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)

Webinar - 5/19/20 - The Future of Animal Sheltering: Elements of the Animal Social Services Coalition Model - AmPA and Maddie's Fund
2020-05-19 17:00 - 18:00
The sheltering system as we know it was created more than 100 years ago and depended on addressing animal issues separately from human issues. Today, we are long overdue for a new approach that is in line with human social services and social justice movements and considers animals as part of family systems. Join the Executive Committee of the American Pets Alive! Animal Social Services Coalition to hear about how through collaboration with shelters around the country we plan to prototype an entirely new system to serve pets and people in our communities.
This webinar is presented by Dr. Ellen Jefferson (AmPA/APA), Kristen Hassen-Auerbach, Gina Knepp (Michelson Found Animals Foundation); Lisa Lafontaine (Humane Rescue Alliance); Bobby Mann (AmPA)
REGISTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S5cSvorMSce035SMo4neCQ

Q&A - 5/19/20 - COVID-19 and Testing for Animals and Humans - Viticus Group - Animal Health
2020-05-19 18:00 - 19:00
Join Viticus Group – Animal Health for a live Q&A session addressing the latest information on COVID-19 testing in both humans and animals. The experts will cover best practices for when we should be testing, what indicators need to be met for a test, and what information has been uncovered through testing animals in practice.
Handling COVID-19 in the workplace is also a challenge faced by healthcare professionals. Gain a clear understanding of how we should handle situations where a team member has symptoms and how we should be handling social distancing within our practice as states start to reopen.
Q&A LINK ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ViticusGroupAnimalHealth

Animal Welfare Online Conference - 5/20/20 to 5/21/20 - The 2020 National Animal Welfare Conference - Humane Canada/PetSmart Charities of Canada
2020-05-20 - 2020-05-21
What did organizations and individuals have to do when the COVID-19 pandemic stroke? PIVOT, we all had to pivot.
That is exactly what we did for our annual National Animal Welfare Conference this year. We couldn’t host you in person in Victoria but we look forward to “seeing you” online on May 20 and 21.
Remember that you are eligible to receive FREE registration to this online conference if you had purchased a pass to attend the in-person conference in Victoria.
How do I know if I should attend the online conference?
The online National Animal Welfare Conference welcomes:
– SPCA, Humane Societies and shelter/rescue employees and volunteers
– Animal care professionals who work with companion animals, farm animals, or wildlife
– Students in any discipline
– Veterinarians, veterinary technicians and veterinary support staff
– Researchers and scientists
– Academics
– Animal enforcement personnel
– People who advocate for animals or those who have an interest in animal welfare
Register Today and Have Access to:
Virtual engaging conference sessions,
World-class speakers,
The opportunity to learn and interact among a global audience,
Participate in group discussions and one-on-one meetings,
Connect with sponsors directly, showcasing the latest in everything animal welfare,
Access practical tips & takeaways from a variety of perspectives,
Live and pre-recorded sessions which will be available for 30 days post-event,
Your opportunity to talk and collaborate with industry thought leaders to learn about emerging animal welfare trends, and
Enjoy unparalleled access to the best and brightest thinkers in animal welfare today.
https://pheedloop.com/nawc2020/site/home/

Webinar - 5/20/20 - Shifting Your Events Online During COVID-19 - GuideStar/GrantSpace
2020-05-20 11:00 - 12:00
Join Nonprofit New York and Candid to learn how in a short amount of time they have shifted their in-person events to an online format during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. In this webinar, the panelists will share how they determined the purpose of events, evaluated different scenarios, selected an online platform, leveraged their talents, and delivered successful events. The panelists will have an honest conversation on how they managed these programmatic changes and what lessons they learned throughout the process.
Can’t make the webinar? Register by its start time, and we will send you the full recording so you can watch it on your own time!
Outcomes:
Upon completion of this webinar, you should be able to:

Evaluate how to transition your programs from an in-person to an online format
Identify online resources to host online events
Pinpoint and practice online facilitation tips and tricks, including how to prepare presenters
Understand possible challenges of shifting to online events and how to tackle them

A Special Welcome to:
Nonprofit Professionals, Executive Directors, Development Directors, General Staff of nonprofits
Special guests: Taina Sanon, Membership Director, Nonprofit New York; Alexa Salame, Learning and Resources Manager, Nonprofit New York; and Chris Bunting, Curriculum Design Manager, Candid
Price: Free
Intended Audience
All levels of experience
Bonus Materials
When you register for this webinar, you receive:

a full recording,
associated handout(s), if applicable

To enroll in this event, you will need to join/login to GrantSpace first. It takes just a few minutes, and it’s free to do. GuideStar login credentials will not provide access to the GrantSpace site. After enrolling, you will receive two emails: one from Eventbrite confirming your registration and one from Candid Training via GoToWebinar, which includes the link to access the webinar.
WEBINAR LINK: https://grantspace.org/training/2020-05-20-shifting-your-events-online-during-covid-19/

Webinar - 5/20/20 - Hashtags and Hate Mail - The AAWA
2020-05-20 12:00 - 13:00
Do you dread putting a found dog on Instagram because the public will declare that you have him on death row? Do you struggle to respond to cranky questions about your agency in public forums? Do you find yourself on pins and needles when making a tough decision on a cat who is a Facebook favorite? Learn new approaches to dealing with abusive language, primarily in social media situations. This session will offer you guidance on constructive public messaging on sensitive industry topics and help you turn the page on keyboard warriors.
This webinar has been pre-approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit.
This session is part four of the five-part Going Through Hell? Keep Going! webinar series.
https://theaawa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1331916

Webinar - 5/20/20 - Caring for Kittens During COVID-19 and Beyond: Old Strategies and New Lessons - ASPCAPro
2020-05-20 15:00 - 16:00
Response to the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the animal welfare community together in an unprecedented way to assess the services we provide to our community and to evaluate our protocols and processes. This need for assessment and evaluation was particularly important for our intake and care decisions for neonatal kittens. We will review the existing best practices that provide a consistent foundation for success in neonatal kitten care as well as discuss which practices adopted during the pandemic response are likely to withstand the test of time.
Takeaways:
– Strategies to keep kittens healthy in foster homes
– Keeping resident pets safe
– Recognize disease in foster kittens
Suited For
Foster caregivers, shelter staff and volunteers
https://aspca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B5NsYlrYR0KA-O7y84oVrw

Webinar - 5/21/20 - Mitigating Risk: Common Claims Against Shelters, Dog Bites, Foster Liability and More - CalAnimals
2020-05-21 10:00 - 11:00
Animal Keepers Insurance will lead a discussion to answer our questions and provide guidance to help California shelters mitigate risk. With so many shelter pets now in foster care, who is responsible when the foster dog bites the neighbor? What are best practices in disclosing animal behavior information? What are the most common claims made against shelters? Do you have other questions? Let us know!
Jessica Mielke (Risk Management Safety Specialist @McNeil & Company) & Brian Chase (General Counsel @Michelson Found Animals)
​Webinar for CalAnimals Members Only
Jessica Mielke (Risk Management Safety Specialist @McNeil & Company) & Brian Chase (General Counsel @Michelson Found Animals)
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rn2KjgmCSxu9TPlpvP09dw

Webinar - 5/21/20 - Chameleon Shelter Software - Chameleon Basics - Kennel Intake and Outcome - Chameleon
2020-05-21 10:00 - 11:00
As a continuation of the Chameleon Basics webinar, this session will focus on the most common scenarios of animal intakes and outcomes. It will be geared toward beginning users. Because procedures can vary greatly from agency to agency, we intend to keep the webinar simple and pointed, reserving a long period for question and answer at the end of the session for general discussion.
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Webinar - 5/21/20 - Getting Healthy Together Strengthens the Human Animal Bond - Virox
2020-05-21 11:00 - 12:00
This presentation will take a look at how pets and their owners can get healthier during the pandemic. Physical health and mental health for both pet owners and pets are increasingly strained while observing the stay at home orders. The presentation will discuss the benefits of the human animal bond – on both parties – and discuss strategies for improving health while quarantined.
Presented by: Kara M. Burns, MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition) VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry)
WEBINAR LINK: https://event.webinarjam.com/live/85/pyqnpt4yu63tq2fp659

National Shelter Medicine Rounds - 5/21/20 - Thursday Edition during COVID-19 - University of Wisconsin and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
2020-05-21 12:00 - 13:00
Plan for 5/21/20:
First Half-Discussion/Q&A/Follow up discussion from Tuesday
2nd half: Erica Schumacher on RHDV

The first half will be Q&A and any follow up discussion from Tuesday’s presentation by Dr. Karen Ward. If you have questions or topics you’d like us to try to cover please feel free to email them in advance. The second half UW Shelter Medicine Program Outreach Veterinarian Dr. Erica Schumacher will be presenting on Rabbit Hemorrahagic Disease Virus that has been making it into the news recently. You can learn a bit more in advance by taking a look at this article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/18/science/virus-outbreak-rabbits.html

COVID-19 Rounds info:
We will be more regularly offering National Shelter Medicine Rounds short term to discuss COVID-19 impacts on shelter medicine on Tuesdays from 3-4pm CT (1pmPT/2pmMT/4pmET) and Thursdays from 2-3pm CT (12pmPT/1pmMT/3pmET). You are welcome to email questions or topics you hope to be discussed during rounds in advance to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu and you are always encouraged to come prepared to unmute to ask questions and participate in discussion at any point. I will be sending email reminders of upcoming rounds in advance as well as sharing recordings after the fact.
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 and recordings moving forward, please have them email a request to be added to the email group to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.
National Shelter Medicine Rounds is held on Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/520278731
Meeting ID: 520 278 731
One tap mobile
+19292056099,,520278731# US (New York)
+16699006833,,520278731# US (San Jose)
Information shared during rounds, links to view rounds recordings and more information on National Shelter Medicine Rounds can be accessed in this public box folder: https://uwmadison.box.com/s/lh21g6odt0ab569qbdm2r2b0h4glg8gk
National Shelter Medicine Rounds generally take place every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 3:00-4:00pm CST with some cancellations for holidays and special events.
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 - 5/21/20 - COVID-19: Making the Case for a New Tomorrow - Best Friends
2020-05-21 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for a deep dive discussion into how two municipal shelters are leading the way in post-pandemic operations by refusing to return to the status quo.
Moderator:
Makena Yarbrough, Regional Director, Best Friends Animal Society
Panelists:
Alexis Pugh, Executive Director, Memphis Animal Services (TN)
Scott Trebatoski. Department Director, Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center, Tampa (FL)
WEBSITE LINK: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7465808604337224718?source=daily+digest

Webinar - 5/21/20 - A Fear Free Look at Canine Noise Aversion and Feline House Soiling - Fear Free, Sponsored by Ceva
2020-05-21 17:00 - 18:00
Join Amy Learn, VMD, and Valarie V. Tynes, DVM, DACVB, DACAW, as they review two behavior problems that may be seen frequently this time of year: canine noise aversions and feline house soiling.
Canine Noise Aversion
Common canine noise aversions including storm and fireworks phobias, their presenting signs, possible contributing causes, diagnosis, and suggestions for management will all be covered.
Feline House Soiling
Both urine marking and inappropriate elimination and the diagnostic criteria for differentiating the two forms of feline house soiling, as well as their different causes, management, and treatment, will be included.
Join us for this free webinar on Thursday, May 21, at 8 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) Time.
Brought to you by Ceva.
WEBINAR LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dp5PpiqFTYWatlIH39_Y3g

Webinar - 5/22/20 - ShelterLuv Shelter Software Best Practices Session - ShelterLuv
2020-05-22 10:30 - 11:30
From ShelterLuv – Join us Friday, May 22nd for our Best Practices and Customer Success Tracking Session. We’ve scheduled a second session to accommodate the demand! Shelterluv’s Customer Solutions team will walk you through product best practices (all free) to ensure you are prepared for the current environment and beyond. We will also introduce our Customer Success Report so you can see where your organization stands on Shelterluv usage and possible areas of opportunity.
This session will be held from May 22nd from 1:30pm-2:30pm (EDT) / 10:30am-11:30am (PDT)!
Topics will include:
1. Customer Success Report Overview
2. Best Practices Topics Walk-through:
– Foster management tips
– Integrations with animal aggregators and your website
– Digital applications, contracts, and e-signatures
– Medical
– Reporting
– Mobile checkout and donation boost features
3. Q&A
Learn best practices alongside other Shelterluv organizations and ask us questions live!
Please pass this registration information along to any team members who would benefit from this learning session. If you have any questions, please email info@shelterluv.com.
Can’t make it live? You should still register! We will send a recording to everyone who signs up.
We look forward to showing you around!
REGISTRATION LINK: https://animalwelfaredigest.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=54f074bbacc29f20e37dea4f9&id=2937b60f6a&e=7821fb1783

Advice Hour - Maddie's Lifesaving Academy - Maddie's Fund
2020-05-22 13:00 - 14:00
Advice Hour with MLA instructors

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month the Maddie’s Lifesaving Academy Instructors will be available for live shelter advising. Our instructors are experts in the field with over 50 years of combined shelter leadership. Have doubts, questions, or just need to talk through ideas? Join us, for these live counseling sessions. You can pop in for 5 minutes to ask one question, or stay for the whole event. We are here to support your brave, lifesaving efforts. We got y’all.

Our instructors will rotate and while each has their own individualized specialties, we work very closely as a team. Each instructor has worked in shelter leadership and over the last two years taught and advised hundreds of shelters to increase lifesaving, using sustainable, realistic methods.

https://www.facebook.com/events/american-pets-alive/advice-hour-with-maddies-lifesaving-academy-instructors/653080052156897/

Behavior and Training Online Conference - 5/23/20 to 5/25/20 - The Lemonade Conference - Behavior and Training - IAABC And FDSA
2020-05-23 - 2020-05-25
As dog trainers, it’s not about what we can’t do — it’s about what we can do! So when COVID-19 shut down IAABC and FDSA’s in-person training conferences, we took those lemons, squeezed them, added some water, sugar, and a splash of attitude and we made … lemonade!
Working together, IAABC and FDSA created The Lemonade Conference, a highly affordable online educational extravaganza of unprecedented size and scope — 40+ presenters with two simultaneous classrooms running for three days, 18 hours a day. And for those not available for the live event, we will include a free “library” of all of the presentations, included in your registration fee (conference must be purchased before it ends; videos are then available for at least a year in your library). Watch the recordings from the comfort of your living room in the months following the conference — always at your leisure.
But what’s a conference without a chance to shop the vendors? A number of fantastic sponsors have stepped up to the plate to join us! You’ll have an opportunity shop and watch a variety of dog-centric presentations about products and services that are highly applicable for hobbyists and pet professionals alike — make sure you take some time to see what they’re offering this year!
We welcome you to join us and our talented group of presenters, to make new friends around the world, and to shop with our dog-centric vendors. We have so much in common, and so much to learn from each other. We believe we’ll make some very tasty lemonade indeed!
BACKGROUND:
In March of 2020, the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy (FDSA) faced a daunting challenge: How does one host an educational conference when COVID-19 is virtually guaranteed to risk the health and safety of participants?
The answer is – you don’t. You cancel because that is the right thing to do.
So you make the decision to cancel, and then you feel terrible. You’ve let people down, you’ve risked a ton of money, and all that work has been lost. But then you remember – you’re a trainer! It’s not about what we can’t do – it’s about what we can do! So you get up, brush yourself off, look around, and find a solution that fits the problem. You take those lemons, squeeze them, add some water, sugar, and a splash of attitude and you make … lemonade!
And that is exactly what happened. Recognizing that our community needed something to look forward to, especially at a time when many of us are struggling for work, we looked for something we could do.
After a night of non-stop brainstorming between IAABC and FDSA, we knew the answer was there within our reach. We could create an online conference with top-notch presenters, interactive opportunities, and a worldwide schedule to reach the largest number of people. We could offer generous scholarships to support our community in a time of need. We could combine the very best that our communities had to offer in the fields of dog behavior, training and dog sports – the best of the best!
And we did exactly that! Working together, IAABC and FDSA created The Lemonade Conference, an online educational extravaganza of unprecedented size and scope – 40+ presenters with two simultaneous classrooms running for three days, 18 hours a day. And for those not available for the live event, we have included a free “library” of all of the presentations, included in your registration fee.
https://thelemonadeconference.com/
