Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

Maddie’s Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund, in concert with American Pets Alive!, hosts a weekly hour-long Zoom call for animal welfare workers and volunteers. While these calls started out as a response to COVID-19, it’s grown into so much more. These calls are a safe place to discuss uncomfortable topics, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.

PPG Presents: Counter conditioning is one of the most common methods of reducing fear in dogs. This webinar will explore what the research has to say about the process of counter conditioning. Find out how counter conditioning works, how it’s related to extinction, what limitations it has, how it’s impacted by stress and what additional strategies we can use to enhance the treatment of fear

Center for Domestic Peace and Marin Humane Present: Join Center for Domestic Peace and Marin Humane to build community around this critical topic. We’ll take a deeper dive into the research, explore ways to identify abuse, and provide practical steps to take to help people and animals in need. April is dedicated to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

AmPa! Presents: The AmPA! weekly Maddie’s Instructor Summit offers shelters and rescues a chance to talk through the most current animal sheltering challenges! Topics will change each week. You’ll join 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.

HSVMA Presents: Based on Dr. Geller’s 20 years experience as an emergency clinician, this fast-paced presentation will include practical tips and procedures for the emergency clinician, as well as students and interns considering working in emergency medicine. A special focus will be made on maintaining patient comfort and welfare concerns in the chaotic environment of the veterinary emergency room. 

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Fiona Bateman, DACVD reviews the theory and practice of managing multiple allergic presentations. Using real-world cases, she’ll discuss the management of allergic dermatitis from initial onset of itch, the impact of inflammation, how to manage acute hotspots, what works (and what may not) in otitis cases and more!

Dog iBox Presents (fee applies): This presentation will introduce a variety of ways to condition a reliable relaxation response using techniques that can be applied to many different patient temperaments and learning styles. Video examples will be provided to illustrate key points that maximize the success of this technique. Practical applications for incorporating this exercise into treatment plans for a variety of behavioral diagnoses such as noise phobia, resource guarding, and leash reactive behaviors will also be covered.

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 […]

Suzanne Clothier Presents (fee applies): Have you ever wondered how to be positive in your training and relationship with dogs, and yet not end up just being run over or dragged here & there? It can be really challenging to find the balance between positive and pushover. This webinar tackles the confusion, and gives you some practical solutions that are simple and effective. Dogs appreciate the clarification! And you’ll learn how to be fair and consistent without having to harden your heart, deprive or ignore your dog.

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary VETgirl–Blue Buffalo webinar, The White Coat Investor, Dr. Jim Dahle, reviews financial tips and pearls for veterinary professionals. Tune in for some financial tips that will help veterinary professionals be successful in their careers. Increasing the financial security of veterinary professionals helps them to be better partners, parents, and doctors along with reducing burnout, decreasing suicide risk, and improving patient care.

IVS Presents (fee applies): Gary & Kathy are going to discuss management of the most common problems that they encounter in their clinical practices. This course will present a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of these common problems using a combination of didactic and case-based teaching. This combination of a Cardiologist and an Ophthalmologist is sure to provide you with some very practical tips on a broad range of topics.

Think Anesthesia Presents: The presentation compares these two common induction and maintenance agents in healthy patient populations within on-label applications and explores more diverse patient populations or patients with co-morbidities that may require anesthesia. Upon completion participants should have sufficient literature-based evidence to best select the appropriate induction agent for their patient and clinical situation.

VDOS Presents: This webinar will introduce you to the world of small animal dentistry and oral surgery. It will explain what equipment, instruments, materials, knowledge and practical skills are needed to become profitable in the most lucrative discipline of veterinary medicine.

Community Cats Podcast Presents (fee applies): Join Community Cats Podcast for our second annual Online Behavior Day, featuring Pam Johnson-Bennett, certified cat behavior consultant and author; Dr. Rachel Geller, certified cat behavior and retention specialist, and executive director of The Cat Connection; Tabitha Kucera, CCBC, KPA-CTP, Fear Free- and Low Stress Handling-certified registered veterinary technician; and Arden Moore, dog/cat behavior consultant, master pet first aid instructor, radio host, and author.

VDOS Presents (fee applies): 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.

IVS Presents (fee applies): Gary & Kathy are going to discuss management of the most common problems that they encounter in their clinical practices. This course will present a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of these common problems using a combination of didactic and case-based teaching. This combination of a Cardiologist and an Ophthalmologist is sure to provide you with some very practical tips on a broad range of topics.