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SUMMARY:Online Conference - 10/22/21 to 10/24/21 - 2021 Annual Aggression in Dogs Conference - Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Are you encountering more reactive and aggressive dogs in your day to day work? Do you have a dog who needs more help with aggressive or reactive behaviors? Would you like to learn from the best in dog training and behavior as they demonstrate their work with aggression cases? Join us for the Second Annual Conference dedicated to helping dogs with aggression. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://thelooseleashacademy.com/aggression-in-dogs-conference
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-10-22-21-to-10-24-21-2021-annual-aggression-in-dogs-conference-loose-leash-academy-fee-applies/2021-10-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211024T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211024T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122018
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/24/21 - Thwarting the Life-Robbing Disease of Canine Osteoarthritis: The Joy of Restoring Well-Being - VETGirl
DESCRIPTION:Oh\, my aching bones! \nIn this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar\, Dr. Ross H. Palmer\, MS\, DACVS reviews how canine osteoarthritis negatively affects patients. Through early diagnosis and comprehensive management successful treatment can lead our patients to healthier and fulfilling lives. \nThanks to sponsorship from Zoetis\, this webinar free to all! \n \nNot 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. \nAll 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! \n*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. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-24-2021-thwarting-the-life-robbing-disease-of-canine-osteoarthritis-the-joy-of-restoring-well-being/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-24-21-thwarting-the-life-robbing-disease-of-canine-osteoarthritis-the-joy-of-restoring-well-being-vetgirl/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211026
DTSTAMP:20260403T122018
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 10/25/21 - Canine Impulsivity and Fear Mentorship - IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your effectiveness and success rate with impulsivity/hyperactivity\, reactivity\, and fear clients\, or are you looking to get started with these types of behavior issues? \nThis 8-week Mentorship will focus on canine impulsivity/hyperactivity\, reactivity\, and fear\, and will discuss: \n\nthe current scientific understanding\nhistory taking\, assessment\, and client communication\ndevelopment and implementation of behavior modification specific to these issues\n\nBy the end of this course\, students should know how to: \n\nDefine and correctly identify hyperactivity/impulsivity\, reactivity and fear and explain what leads to the behavior\nDevelop effective\, comprehensive behavior plans for these issues\nTrack progress and make adjustments as needed\nCommunicate effectively with clients\n\nThe course is ideal for: \n\nDog trainers\, behavior consultants\, and shelter volunteers or staff\nVeterinarians and veterinary staff\nDog walkers and dog day care staff\nPet owners may also benefit from taking the course\, although they would be best served if done in conjunction with one-on-one work with a certified behavior consultant\n\nThis 8-week mentorship provides mentees with ongoing video lectures\, documentation\, online chat\, and scheduled weekly live/online meetings. Online Weekly Meetings (1 hour) take place on Mondays at 7pm Eastern (first meeting November 1st). \nMentees can discuss their own cases or any others\, ask questions about application and theory\, ask for tips and advice on overcoming specific challenges\, and be guided toward even higher levels of professionalism and effectiveness. The mentors are there for the mentees\, and offer all help and discussion that each mentee finds useful. \nAuditors may observe and learn about topics under discussion between the mentor and full mentees. Auditors do not attend the weekly live chats and may not introduce their own cases or ask for specific input on their own work. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-impulsivity-fear-mentorship/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-10-25-21-canine-impulsivity-and-fear-mentorship-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211025T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122018
CREATED:20200706T193008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T171824Z
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SUMMARY:Online Meeting - Mondays - Shelter and Rescue Support Call - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:MONDAYS:  8:00 AM to 9:00 AM PT \nRegister for 2021: https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4 \nYou need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year. \nWATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations \nThese 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. \nHave someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/ \nMeeting Link:  https://bit.ly/2MwQkz4
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/weekly-call-monday-mornings-connect-with-other-animal-shelter-professionals-maddies-fund-2020-08-31-2021-01-18/2021-10-25/
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211025T190000
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CREATED:20211014T163847Z
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UID:10001981-1635184800-1635188400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/25/21 - Combating Climate Change in Your Animal Shelter - Getting 2 Zero
DESCRIPTION:A Veterinarians for Climate Action & Getting 2 Zero webinar \nHow can animal shelters become leaders in climate sensitive design and practice?   \nAnimal shelters provide important community services including daily care of unhoused animals\, community education\, and even serve an essential role during and after natural disasters such as fire\, earthquake\, and flood. Can animal shelters also combat climate change? \nJoin VfCA founding member Dr. Angela Frimberger to learn how climate change is affecting animals\, leading to a need to inform animal shelter design and future planning. \nOur guest speaker Bruce Playle\, architect\, will then explore the subject of resiliency for animal shelters broadly\, shine light on the shelter of the future\, and provide a menu of operational and facility changes which any shelter can implement now. \nWe will also hear from our ClimateSmart team who will introduce VfCA’s new program empowering vet nurses\, vets and business owners to transform their animal shelters or clinics into environmental leaders. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vfca.org.au/combating_climate_change_in_your_animal_shelter_20211026
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-25-21-combating-climate-change-in-your-animal-shelter-getting-2-zero/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Getting 2 Zero":MAILTO:info@g2z.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T104000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122018
CREATED:20211018T191907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T191907Z
UID:10001993-1635242400-1635244800@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 10/26/21 - Open Arms Huddle #7 - Marketing Partnerships in the Community - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization\, respectively\, followed by a 20-minute Q&A. \nSpeaker: Luis Quintanilla\, Harlingen Humane Society and Underdog Rescue \nAbout this huddle: Churches\, food banks\, restaurants\, community centers\, car dealerships…How different partnerships can expand your reach. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-10-26-21-open-arms-huddle-7-marketing-partnerships-in-the-community-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122018
CREATED:20210927T195035Z
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UID:10001879-1635267600-1635271200@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/26/21 - The Journey of one Cell: A Veterinary Oncology Overview - VETGirl (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Stage-what?! \nIn this VETgirl veterinary technician webinar\, Jenny Fisher\, RVT\, VTS (Oncology) will provide a broad overview of veterinary oncology. Tune in to follow one single cell on its cancer journey. From basic cell biology\, diagnostics\, staging and treatments\, this webinar will cover all things oncology. Tune in to freshen up your oncology knowledge. \nWant to learn more? Check out our other veterinary technician webinars HERE. \nNot 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. \nAll 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! \n*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. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-26-2021-the-journey-of-one-cell-a-veterinary-oncology-overview/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-26-21-the-journey-of-one-cell-a-veterinary-oncology-overview-vetgirl-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122018
CREATED:20211018T205024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T205024Z
UID:10001522-1635318000-1635336000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Conference - 10/27/21 - It’s Crunch Time for Year-End Giving: Work Smarter\, Not Harder - Network for Good
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 27th\, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern Time \nThe competition for donation dollars is higher than ever this year. These time savers and creative approaches will help you exceed your goals without expanding your team. \nWhy should you attend? \nYear-end fundraising is crucial to any nonprofit. Giving Tuesday is the biggest giving day of the year and 31% of all annual giving happens in December alone. \nYou need to make sure your campaign will yield the greatest results without over-exhausting your small but mighty team. That’s why you need to follow these tips and tricks to cut through the noise and work smarter\, not harder! \nFull Day Schedule \nSession 1 – 10:00-10:30am: Productivity Tips for Fundraisers to Avoid Burnout this Year-End \nSession 2 – 10:45-11:15am: Giving Tuesday – Is It Worth All the Hype? How to Maximize Fundraising Results on Giving Days\nSession 3 – 11:30-12:00pm: Engaging Your Board in Year-End Fundraising – It’s the End of the Year\, Not the End of the World!\nSession 4 – 12:15-12:45pm: 4  Steps to Take Today to Retain Donors and After Year-End \nSession 5 – 1:00-1:30pm: Unlock Giving Tuesday Success with Digital Community Building\nSession 6 – 1:45-2:15pm: How to Send Compelling Fundraising Appeals That Actually Get Results\nSession 7 – 2:30-3:00pm: Cut Through the Social Media Noise \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/crunch-time-for-year-end-giving/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-10-27-21-its-crunch-time-for-year-end-giving-work-smarter-not-harder-network-for-good/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122018
CREATED:20210913T205811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T205811Z
UID:10001853-1635332400-1635336000@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/27/21 - The Power of Pavlov. Presented by Dr. Karolina Westlund - PPG (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Classical conditioning is important to understand for anyone interacting with animals. This session will examine and discuss practical examples of: \nThe matter of order.\nBlocking.\nOvershadowing.\nRespondent extinction.\nSpontaneous recovery.\nPre-exposure.\nLearned irrelevance.\nLatent inhibition. \nIn the session\, the presenter will discuss how these learning mechanisms impacts animals’ emotional states\, decision making and behavior – and how we can best harness them. \nLevel of difficulty: Advanced \nCEUs: PPAB 1\, CCPDT 1\, IAABC 1\, KPA 1 \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4300666
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-27-21-the-power-of-pavlov-presented-by-dr-karolina-westlund-ppg-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122018
CREATED:20210917T170807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T185506Z
UID:10001865-1635336000-1635339600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/27/21 - Ensuring Transparency While Keeping Marketing and Adoption Counseling Separate - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:The changes you can make to maximize the potential for making emotional connections between pets and potential adopters and fosters are simple but powerful. This webcast will make the case for the separation of marketing and adoption counseling through reviewing the science behind how we form relationships and why warning labels work to keep consumers from taking products home. \nYou’ll learn the difference between marketing and adoption counseling\, what a “stop sign” is and how you can avoid them\, and how to ensure that adopters and fosters are given full transparency about a pet’s history before they take them home. \nThis 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. \nPresenters\nKelly Duer\, Foster Care Specialist\, Maddie’s Fund \nAs Foster Care Specialist for Maddie’s Fund\, Kelly’s focus is on helping shelters and rescue organizations increase pet welfare through the implementation of robust foster care programs. Her role includes creating and providing training for organizations and their foster coordinators\, writing\, assisting with research on foster care and consulting with shelters. Her work with foster care and marketing has been featured in many national publications\, websites and networks\, including Animal Sheltering magazine\, the Huffington Post\, Best Friends magazine\, BarkPost\, Catster Magazine\, iheartdogs.com and HuffPost Live. \nKristen Hassen\, Director\, American Pets Alive! \nKristen Hassen\, MA\, is the Maddie’s® Director of American Pets Alive!\, overseeing the Human Animal Support Services project\, the Maddie’s® Learning Academy\, and AmPA!’s lifesaving initiatives. Previously\, she served as the Director of Pima Animal Care Center\, the open-admission animal services department in Tucson\, Arizona\, and before that\, the Deputy Director of Austin Animal Center\, in Austin\, Texas. Kristen is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Arizona’s Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and serves on the Board of Directors of the National Animal Control Association. Kristen writes and teaches nationally and internationally on a variety of subjects including animal services organizational restructuring\, transforming animal services culture\, progressive animal control\, high volume foster programs\, animal welfare as social justice movement\, crisis communications\, community-centered sheltering practices\, the Human Animal Support Services elements\, and the future of animal welfare volunteer programs. \n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n-0uMnY4SkCu5PSOUMELZA
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-27-21-ensuring-transparency-while-keeping-marketing-and-adoption-counseling-separate-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211027T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122018
CREATED:20210927T195420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T195420Z
UID:10001881-1635355800-1635359400@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/27/21 - Doing What’s Right Even When it’s Hard: 7 Steps for Leading in an Ethical Manner - VETGirl (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:In this VETgirl leadership webinar\, Dr. Sally Ryan will review the ethics of working in a veterinary clinic\, and how it can elicit emotional responses. In this webinar\, we’ll identify some common ethical dilemmas in veterinary practice\, whether you’re a CSR\, vet tech\, veterinary associate or veterinary owner. Learn critical principles for ethical leadership and identify ways for applying the principles in practice. \nThis 2021 leadership track course is approved by the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager Board as applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA)\, CVPM Course Approval ID# 20-81.\n \nNot 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. \nAll 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! \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-27-2021-doing-whats-right-even-when-its-hard-7-steps-for-leading-in-an-ethical-manner/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-27-21-doing-whats-right-even-when-its-hard-7-steps-for-leading-in-an-ethical-manner-vetgirl-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T104000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122018
CREATED:20211018T192215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T192215Z
UID:10001996-1635415200-1635417600@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Online Event - 10/28/21 - Open Arms Huddle #8 - A Welcoming Culture Starts with You - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for 11 info-packed meetings with time for your questions. Each Open Arms Challenge Zoom Huddle will consist of two 10-minute presentations from peers who have implemented that topic at their animal shelter or rescue organization\, respectively\, followed by a 20-minute Q&A. \nSpeakers: Danielle Harris\, Pima County and Melissa Lesinky\, Southern Arizona Cat Rescue \nAbout this huddle: When your entire organization is more open and inclusive\, everybody wins. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckduupqjsoGNGtPuk2fatmO_acogXGlPx7
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-10-28-21-open-arms-huddle-8-a-welcoming-culture-starts-with-you-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T111500
DTSTAMP:20260403T122018
CREATED:20210802T193203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T193203Z
UID:10001707-1635415200-1635419700@www.sheltermedportal.com
SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/28/21 - Solving Problems with Bears and Cougars - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:Sightings of and conflicts with bears and cougars are becoming more and more common in urban and suburban areas across the U.S. Responding to the public’s concerns about these wild neighbors can be especially difficult\, given the greater potential for dangerous encounters between these predators and people. This webinar will provide an overview on the biology and ecology of these animals\, how to make yards and neighborhoods less attractive to them\, how to reduce conflicts with people and pets\, which situations necessitate a response\, and how to handle problems if they arise. \nPresenter: \nAs Director of Humane Wildlife Conflict Resolution for The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)\, Lynsey White helps urban and suburban communities find effective and humane solutions to conflicts with species such as coyotes\, Canada geese\, white-tailed deer\, and beavers. She also runs the Wild Neighbors program\, which provides animal care and control professionals with resources\, trainings\, and consultation in the adoption of humane policies and practices for responding to calls about wildlife. Her background includes completing coyote research and data analysis for The Cook County Coyote project in Chicago\, Illinois\, and publishing an analysis of coyote attacks on people throughout the U.S. and Canada. Lynsey has a Master of Science degree in Conservation Biology & Sustainable Development and a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology and has led wildlife conflict resolution trainings for thousands of animal care and control professionals across the U.S. and beyond. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/solving-problems-with-bears-and-cougars/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-28-21-solving-problems-with-bears-and-cougars-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122018
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/28/21 - Personality in Dogs - Dr. Kristina Spaulding\, PhD\, CAAB - PPG (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Personality is all about individual differences in dogs and can help explain why some dogs react to life so differently than others. How is personality measured? What personality traits have been found in dogs? How consistent is personality over time? And how does all of this help you when working with dogs? We’ll explore all of these questions and more in this one-hour webinar. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDefine personality and explain why it’s important for training and behavior\nSummarize what is known about personality in dogs\nDescribe how consistent personality traits such as aggression are over time\nApply this information to training and behavior work\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4500318
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-28-21-personality-in-dogs-dr-kristina-spaulding-phd-caab-ppg-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122018
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SUMMARY:Virtual Seminar - Thursdays in June - Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen - CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach session is 90 minutes\, from 11am to 12:30pm Pacific Time every Thursday in June\, beginning June 4th. \nThe topics are: \n\n\nAdvice to Resolve Common Behavior Problems in Dogs and Cats to Prevent Surrender – June 4th \n\n\nIntake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective  – June 11th \n\n\nCanine Behavior Evaluations and Disposition Decision Making – June 18th \n\n\nBehavior Modification in the Shelter – June 25th \n\n\nTuition for entire series: \n$40 Staff & Volunteers of CalAnimals Member Organizations – Remember to sign into the Member Portal to receive member discount. \n$55 non-members \nComplete 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. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n6/4/2020 to 6/25/2020\n\n\nWhen:\nAll Thursdays in June\n11am-12:30pm\n\n\nWhere:\nVIRTUAL – 4 ZOOM WEBINARS\n\n\nPresenter:\nKelley Bollen\, MS\, CABC\n\n\nContact:\nKathy Anderson\nKathy@CalAnimals.org\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE:  https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/KelleyBollenWorkshopJune
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/virtual-seminar-thursdays-in-june-shelter-behavior-with-kelley-bollen-calanimals-open-to-non-members-also/2021-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122018
CREATED:20211018T205600Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/28/21 - Sharon Carroll - Strategies for Training the Atypical Dog - Part 1: Concepts and Overview - FDSA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:This is Part One of a two-part webinar on working with “atypical” dogs. Both webinars are stand-alone webinars covering a different aspect of this topic\, but they combine to cover the topic more broadly. \nWhen we train our dogs\, we are constantly asking them to solve puzzles. We are asking them to connect the dots between the cue (context cue or human initiated verbal / visual cue)\, their subsequent behavior (action)\, and the reinforcement. As our dog becomes more confident about the connection between these elements\, they can respond more rapidly and with improved accuracy. \nDuring the learning process there will be moments of frustration and confusion. Typical dogs deal with small amounts of frustration and confusion in a way that helps them find a solution to the puzzle. This leads to the dog attaining reinforcement\, which results in them putting in the same or greater effort on future learning-oriented tasks. \nAtypical dogs however do not respond in the same way. For a range of underlying reasons\, the training puzzle itself may cause an excessive spike in arousal in these dogs. This is commonly referred to as the dog “stressing down” or “stressing up” depending on the observable behaviors. “Stressing down” behaviors may include shutting-down\, stalling\, looking away\, appearing disinterested\, freezing\, moving slowly\, or performing avoidance\, escape\, appeasement\, or displacement behaviors. “Stressing up” behaviors may include barking at the human or at the task\, whining\, performing rapid sequences of random un-cued behaviors\, anticipating cues\, spinning\, doing zoomies\, lacking focus\, and attempting to guess at the solution with little thought. \nBeyond training pressures\, these dogs may also struggle more than usual with environmental pressures. All dogs need a certain amount of desensitization and distraction training in order to successfully function in bigger environments\, but the atypical dog may be extremely aware of stimuli in the environment. This requires additional training steps and more detailed monitoring. \nIn this “Part One” webinar we discuss: \n\nThe underlying factors that contribute to the development of an atypical dog\, including genetic traits and the impact of prior learning.\nWays to identify the difference between a simple training gap\, and a more complex problem.\nWhen to use classical conditioning versus operant conditioning.\nMethods for measuring the proportional impact the environment is having on our dog’s behavior.\n\nWe also look at a range of solutions that can create a more focused\, happier\, and more consistently successful training partner. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-28-21-sharon-carroll-strategies-for-training-the-atypical-dog-part-1-concepts-and-overview-fdsa-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122019
CREATED:20211018T205916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T205916Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 10/28/21 - Sharon Carroll - Strategies for Training the Atypical Dog - Part 2: Specific Examples / Case Studies - FDSA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:This is Part Two of a two-part webinar on working with “atypical” dogs. Both webinars are stand-alone webinars covering a different aspect of this topic\, but they combine to cover the topic more broadly. \nWhen we train our dogs\, we are constantly asking them to solve puzzles. We are asking them to connect the dots between the cue (context cue or human initiated verbal / visual cue)\, their subsequent behavior (action)\, and the reinforcement. As our dog becomes more confident about the connection between these elements\, they can respond more rapidly and with improved accuracy. \nDuring the learning process there will be moments of frustration and confusion. Typical dogs deal with small amounts of frustration and confusion in a way that helps them find a solution to the puzzle. This leads to the dog attaining reinforcement\, which results in them putting in the same or greater effort on future learning-oriented tasks. \nAtypical dogs however do not respond in the same way. For a range of underlying reasons\, the training puzzle itself may cause an excessive spike in arousal in these dogs. This is commonly referred to as the dog “stressing down” or “stressing up” depending on the observable behaviors. “Stressing down” behaviors may include shutting-down\, stalling\, looking away\, appearing disinterested\, freezing\, moving slowly\, or performing avoidance\, escape\, appeasement\, or displacement behaviors. “Stressing up” behaviors may include barking at the human or at the task\, whining\, performing rapid sequences of random un-cued behaviors\, anticipating cues\, spinning\, doing zoomies\, lacking focus\, and attempting to guess at the solution with little thought. \nBeyond training pressures\, these dogs may also struggle more than usual with environmental pressures. All dogs need a certain amount of desensitization and distraction training in order to successfully function in bigger environments\, but the atypical dog may be extremely aware of stimuli in the environment. This requires additional training steps and more detailed monitoring. \nIn this “Part Two” webinar we look at a wide range of specific examples from a variety of different sports. Including: \n\nObject retrieve (moving slowly\, displacement sniffing at the object before picking up or instead of picking up\, dropping the object or stalling on the return)\nRetrieving incorrect articles in scent article exercises or in directed retrieves.\nFalse alerts and missed hides in nose work.\nArcing in straight line exercises such as recalls or retrieves.\nBreaking start line stays in agility.\nMissing position change cues at a distance.\nInconsistency\, slowing\, stalling\, or avoidance in weave poles.\nNeeding repeated cues or wandering off during rally\, obedience\, agility.\nPerforming zoomies or “visiting” ring crew\, judges\, stewards\, spectators\, other dogs during training / competing.\nHesitating on the approach to contacts or blowing through contacts in agility.\nAnd more!\n\nFor each example we discuss the varied reasons these behaviors may occur\, along with solutions for resolving these issues. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-10-28-21-sharon-carroll-strategies-for-training-the-atypical-dog-part-2-specific-examples-case-studies-fdsa-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211029T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T122019
CREATED:20200720T221627Z
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SUMMARY:Online Meeting - Fridays - Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up - Hosted by Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Register for 2021: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi \nYou need only register once to attend each recurring meeting throughout the year. \nWATCH REPLAYS: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations \nThese 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. \nHave someone in mind who would make a great speaker for HASS? Submit this form: https://www.humananimalsupportservices.org/connections-form/ \nMEETING LINK: https://bit.ly/3s2SYgi
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-7-24-20-national-directors-friday-zoom-calls-hosted-by-maddies-fund-2021-01-15-2021-10-15/2021-10-29/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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