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 Course – Starts 5/9/22 – Feline Behavior Solutions: Teaching Foundation Behaviors for Modifying Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
IAABC Presents (fee applies): Modification of any problematic or unwanted behavior requires mechanical skill, knowledge of species-specific behavior, and experience with a variety of strategies and techniques. This course will provide opportunities for anyone who works with cats to gain all of that, and more.
Online Course – Starts 5/11/22 – The Forensics of Aggression: Working With and Evaluating Canine Aggression – IAABC (fee applies)
IAABC Presents (fee applies): Jim Crosby is widely recognized as an expert in the field of dog bites, dog aggression, and fatal dog attacks. In this four-part course, Jim is sharing his hard-won knowledge and experience about dog aggression, bites, communication, and what we can do with all of this as we go through our personal and professional journeys through the canine world.
Conference – 5/3/22 to 5/4/22 (online) and 5/12/22 to 5/13/22 (in-person) – Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals – Humane Canada
Humane Canada Presents: Join over 1000+ online and 200-300 in-person attendees at the biggest and best-attended animal welfare event in Canada, focusing professional development, network building and fun! Join animal welfare experts, professionals and enthusiasts to learn and connect.
Conference – 5/3/22 to 5/4/22 (online) and 5/12/22 to 5/13/22 (in-person) – Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals – Humane Canada
Humane Canada Presents: Join over 1000+ online and 200-300 in-person attendees at the biggest and best-attended animal welfare event in Canada, focusing professional development, network building and fun! Join animal welfare experts, professionals and enthusiasts to learn and connect.
Webinar – 5/8/22 – Feline Diabetes Tips and Tricks – VETGirl
Webinar – 5/8/22 – Feline Diabetes Tips and Tricks – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Purina webinar, Dr. Andrew Bugbee, DACVIM reviews some tips for the treatment and monitoring of diabetes mellitus in cats.
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 – 5/9/22 – Maintenance of Equipment in Dentistry: Part 2 – VDOS (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/9/22 – Maintenance of Equipment in Dentistry: Part 2 – VDOS (fee applies)
VDOS Presents (fee applies): This VDOS webinar will review the role of veterinary technicians, nurses and dental hygienists in the maintenance of equipment, instruments, and materials used in small animal dentistry and oral surgery. The focus of the second part is on routine maintenance and emergency repair of the dental machine, handpieces, etc.
Online Event – 5/9/22 – Asian Stereotypes in the Media – CARE
Online Event – 5/9/22 – Asian Stereotypes in the Media – CARE
CARE Presents: Join Jennifer Evans, Ranier Maningding (Founder & Chief Brand Officer of LLAG Media) and Alina M. Luna (Professor of English at Western Colorado University and an activist for equity) as they discuss stereotypes found in the media, the damage it causes, and how we can prevent future harm.
Webinar – 5/10/22 – The Future Is Four: The Right Care – Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
Webinar – 5/10/22 – The Future Is Four: The Right Care – Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge
Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge Presents: In this webinar, Drs. Chumkee Aziz and Denae Wagner will share how to provide humane housing and match community need to community capacity and shelter services to ensure all animals receive the care that is right for them.
Webinar – 5/10/22 – Proactive Responses to the Community’s Concerns: Successes in the Field for Today’s ACO’s – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
Webinar – 5/10/22 – Proactive Responses to the Community’s Concerns: Successes in the Field for Today’s ACO’s – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: This session will focus on proactive ways Animal Welfare Organizations can address calls for service at their core. We will explore some new and innovative ways Volusia County Animal Services has been addressing common animal welfare issues in Daytona Beach, Florida.
National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 5/10/22 – Janis Bradley on 50 years of data about behavioral incompatibilities and dog relinquishment to shelters – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 5/10/22 – Janis Bradley on 50 years of data about behavioral incompatibilities and dog relinquishment to shelters – UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs
UW and UC Davis Shelter Medicine Programs Present: Janis Bradley, Director of Communications and Publications at National Canine Research Council and the recent keynote speaker at the Big Dog Master Class, will present, "Irreconcilable differences? Maybe not! A new look at 50 years of data about behavioral incompatibilities and dog relinquishment to shelters."
Webinar – 5/11/22 – Key Changes in Donor Behavior (& What Nonprofits Should Do About Them) – Network for Good
Webinar – 5/11/22 – Key Changes in Donor Behavior (& What Nonprofits Should Do About Them) – Network for Good
Network for Good Presents: The Giving Environment series, produced by researchers at the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, looks at pre-pandemic trends in charitable giving, understanding donor decisions in recent years, new models of giving such as subscription giving, and the growing significance of engaging donors.
Webinar – 5/11/22 – Investing in Your People – The AAWA
Webinar – 5/11/22 – Investing in Your People – The AAWA
The AAWA Presents: Dr. Rob McKenna and Dr. Daniel Hallak from WiLD Leaders will take you through a process of asking 10 key development questions that create intentional developmental feedback and insight for others you lead or serve. You'll leave this session with the tools to increase the adaptive performance and direction of others around you.
Webinar – 5/11/22 – From Manager to Leader: Steps for Success – VETGirl (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/11/22 – From Manager to Leader: Steps for Success – VETGirl (fee applies)
VETGirl Presents (fee applies to non-members):
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 – 5/12/22 – Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Embracing Behavior in Capacity for Care Planning – ASPCAPro
Webinar – 5/12/22 – Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Embracing Behavior in Capacity for Care Planning – ASPCAPro
ASPCAPro Presents: Join us on Thursday, May 12th, from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. ET, for a live Q&A session with our expert panel representing medical, behavior, operations, and leadership. Participants will gain new ideas and resources to provide essential behavioral care and avoid exceeding capacity.
Webinar – 5/12/22 – Helping Your Sound Sensitive Dog with Amy Cook – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/12/22 – Helping Your Sound Sensitive Dog with Amy Cook – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): In this webinar Dr. Cook will give you a 4 step procedure to give new meaning to sudden sounds, starting with safe sounds and then progressing, so you know it works before you apply it to the real thing.
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 – 5/14/22 – Canine Behavior Symposium – UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (fee applies)
Seminar – 5/14/22 – Canine Behavior Symposium – UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine (fee applies)
UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Presents (fee applies): Come learn onsite or virtually with us on how to help manage fearful, reactive or aggressive dogs. We will focus on how to build relationships between veterinarians and dog trainers and work together to help these dogs lead a happier, fear-free life.