This calendar is a listing of webinars, other learning opportunities, online meetings and other upcoming national events related to animal sheltering and related areas of interest.
Only some of these events are produced by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Most are being created and sponsored by other groups and agencies. Being listed here does not mean that we have reviewed the material contained. We are trying to provide a variety of resources to hopefully help make your life a little easier. For additional information on any of these items before or after the event please contact the organizer directly (listed in the item description).
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Week of Events
Online Event – Registration open 2/28/22 to 3/7/22 – We Foster Challenge 2022 – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: We all know the incredible bond that humans and pets have and the importance of keeping them together. Foster care is a powerful way to achieve that. That’s what the We Foster Challenge is all about! By participating in the Challenge this May, you’ll grow your foster base to help keep pets with people and out of the shelter and have a chance at $210,000 in grant prizes.
Online Meeting – Mondays – Shelter and Rescue Support Call – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund
Online Meeting – Mondays – Shelter and Rescue Support Call – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund
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.
Webinar – 3/7/22 – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life
Webinar – 3/7/22 – Playgroups Part 1: The Why – Dogs Playing for Life
Dogs Playing for Life Presents: In this first of three webinars, we will present powerful examples of how playgroups can not only enhance the quality of life for your shelter dogs, but how focusing on their quality of life through enrichment can lead to game-changing benefits to your shelter’s everyday operations.
National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 3/8/22 – Capacity Check-in – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 3/8/22 – Capacity Check-in – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs Present: Post-COVID many shelters are telling us they feel like they are working beyond their capacity right now. We want to hear from you and give you all an opportunity to learn from each other.
Online Event – 3/8/22 – Veterinary Leadership Conference presentation with Dr. Mariea Estrada – BlackDVM Network
Online Event – 3/8/22 – Veterinary Leadership Conference presentation with Dr. Mariea Estrada – BlackDVM Network
BlackDVM Network Presents: Dr. Mariea Ross-Estrada represented BlackDVM Network at the AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference. She’ll be sharing the knowledge and insights she received from this conference.
Webinar – 3/9/22 – The REALLY REAL RELAXATION Protocol with Suzanne Clothier – PPG (fee applies)
Webinar – 3/9/22 – The REALLY REAL RELAXATION Protocol with Suzanne Clothier – PPG (fee applies)
PPG Presents (fee applies): Suzanne Clothier’s Really Real Relaxation Protocol (RRR) is based on her commitment as a trainer to creating authentic responses rather than faux or “looks like” (but actually is not) behaviors. RRR is a must-have tool for any trainer.
Webinar – 3/9/22 – Co-Sheltering Programs: keeping families and pets together – Maddie’s Fund
Webinar – 3/9/22 – Co-Sheltering Programs: keeping families and pets together – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: San Diego Humane Society’s Community Initiatives Specialist, Lauren Rogers, will facilitate a conversation with Jesse Casement, Division Director of Client Services at Father Joe’s Villages and Riley Yates, Animal Welfare Coordinator at GRACE Marketplace, who have each implemented co-sheltering programs at their respective homeless shelters.
Webinar – 3/10/22 – Don’t Get Burned by Blazing Clickers – Dr. Susan G. Friedman – Dog iBox (fee applies)
Webinar – 3/10/22 – Don’t Get Burned by Blazing Clickers – Dr. Susan G. Friedman – Dog iBox (fee applies)
Dog iBox Presents (fee applies): In this presentation, the science-based rationale for following every click with a backup reinforcer will be reviewed, and we will explore the faulty reasoning often used to support the practice of blazing clickers.
Webinar – 3/10/22 – Cat Handling & Behavior – CalAnimals
Webinar – 3/10/22 – Cat Handling & Behavior – CalAnimals
CalAnimals Presents: Because stress is directly linked to their immune system, decreasing the amount of stress cats experience in the shelter will reduce the overall number of cats who get sick in the shelter. Attendees will leave this session with an understanding of safe handling techniques and cage set up for various scenarios including decompression and spot cleaning.
Virtual Seminar – Thursdays in June – Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen – CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
Virtual Seminar – Thursdays in June – Shelter Behavior with Kelley Bollen – CalAnimals (open to non-members also)
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…
Webinar – 3/10/22 – Reactive Integration: Putting Pieces Together with Karen Deeds – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 3/10/22 – Reactive Integration: Putting Pieces Together with Karen Deeds – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): An integrated approach for developing a behavior modification plan when working with fearful and reactive dogs. Reinforcement strategies, changing emotion, teaching alternative behaviors, impulse control that creates predictability, confidence building, and of course a vast array of behavior modification techniques is all part of the plan.
Webinar – 3/10/22 – Kitten Safety: Spring Edition – National Kitten Coalition
Webinar – 3/10/22 – Kitten Safety: Spring Edition – National Kitten Coalition
National Kitten Coalition Presents: Join us in a presentation highlighting potential safety hazards and practical ways to keep your kittens safe this spring season!
Webinar – 3/10/22 – Making the Most of the Human End of the Leash: Mindset, Mindfulness, & More with Andrea Harrison – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 3/10/22 – Making the Most of the Human End of the Leash: Mindset, Mindfulness, & More with Andrea Harrison – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): Lots of training examples and photos and an opportunity for questions and discussion means that this webinar will have you excited about the work you want to do. Expect a surge in training and a boost in motivation after this one!
Seminar – 3/11/22 to 3/13/22 – CVMA Spring Seminar in Yosemite – CVMA (fee applies)
Seminar – 3/11/22 to 3/13/22 – CVMA Spring Seminar in Yosemite – CVMA (fee applies)
CVMA Presents (fee applies): This very popular seminar combines three one-half day seminar sessions at the Yosemite Valley Lodge with afternoons free to enjoy the wonders of Yosemite National Park. Join your colleagues in learning from some of the best speakers and have afternoons free to explore all that Yosemite has to offer.
Online Meeting – Fridays – Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund
Online Meeting – Fridays – Animal Welfare Leadership Round Up – Hosted by Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund, in concert with American Pets Alive!, hosts a weekly hour-long Zoom call for animal welfare leaders. 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.
Seminar – 3/11/22 to 3/13/22 – CVMA Spring Seminar in Yosemite – CVMA (fee applies)
Seminar – 3/11/22 to 3/13/22 – CVMA Spring Seminar in Yosemite – CVMA (fee applies)
CVMA Presents (fee applies): This very popular seminar combines three one-half day seminar sessions at the Yosemite Valley Lodge with afternoons free to enjoy the wonders of Yosemite National Park. Join your colleagues in learning from some of the best speakers and have afternoons free to explore all that Yosemite has to offer.
Webinar Series – 2/26/22, 3/5/22, and 3/12/22 – The Holy Trinity of Behavior, Environment & Sociability Behind the Human-Canine Partnership – Puppyworks (fee applies)
Webinar Series – 2/26/22, 3/5/22, and 3/12/22 – The Holy Trinity of Behavior, Environment & Sociability Behind the Human-Canine Partnership – Puppyworks (fee applies)
Puppyworks Presents (fee applies): More than a webinar, we’ll provide an interactive, behind-closed-doors experience for attendees to see the interconnectedness of the Dog, the Human & the Environment, in part from attendee submitted videos.