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 5/31/22 – Canine Impulsivity and Fear Mentorship – IAABC (fee applies)
IAABC Presents (fee applies): 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? This 8-week Mentorship with Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB, will focus on canine impulsivity/hyperactivity, reactivity, and fear.
Webinar – 5/29/22 – Dental Cleaning and Periodontal Therapy – VDOS (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/29/22 – Dental Cleaning and Periodontal Therapy – VDOS (fee applies)
VDOS Presents (fee applies): Let us show you how to make your ‘dental’ to become a professional one! Get the most out of your sonic/ultrasonic scalers, but also know how to do proper root planing, gingival curettage, and polishing!
Webinar – 5/29/22 – Home Oral Hygiene Strategies – VDOS (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/29/22 – Home Oral Hygiene Strategies – VDOS (fee applies)
VDOS Presents (fee applies): How do you convince a pet owner to do daily tooth brushing? Do dental diets, chews, treats, and toys really work? Beyond oral rinses, sprays and gels and food/water additives, what else can be recommended?
Webinar – 5/29/22 – Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia) – VDOS (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/29/22 – Dental Nerve Blocks (Regional Analgesia) – VDOS (fee applies)
VDOS Presents (fee applies): Feeling uncomfortable about sticking a needle through oral mucosa near a neurovascular bundle? Don't worry, here you learn everything you need to know about nerve blocks for your dental and oral surgical patients!
Webinar – 5/29/22 – Focus on Tooth Resorption and Stomatitis – VDOS (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/29/22 – Focus on Tooth Resorption and Stomatitis – VDOS (fee applies)
VDOS Presents (fee applies): Frustrated about resorbing roots and ankylosed teeth? What about refractory oral inflammation that cannot be controlled? We understand your frustration, but there is help! Let us show you how we do it!
Webinar – 5/31/22 – Dominance: How It Impacts Dog Training and Why It’s Not an Argument for Force – PPG (fee applies)
Webinar – 5/31/22 – Dominance: How It Impacts Dog Training and Why It’s Not an Argument for Force – PPG (fee applies)
PPG Presents (fee applies): How can the research and information on dominance be contradictory? Join this webinar to learn about social dominance, starting with an overview of conflict resolution in various species of animals.
Webinar – 5/31/31 – Keep Moving Down the Path of Effective Pain Management: The Importance of Long(er) Duration Drugs – VETGirl
Webinar – 5/31/31 – Keep Moving Down the Path of Effective Pain Management: The Importance of Long(er) Duration Drugs – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Tamara Grubb, PhD, DACVAA reviews the importance of pain pathway knowledge in building effective analgesic protocols. Tune in to learn how to bridge the gap in post-operative pain management.
Webinar – 6/1/22 – Playgroups Part 2: The What – Dogs Playing for Life
Webinar – 6/1/22 – Playgroups Part 2: The What – Dogs Playing for Life
Dogs Playing for Life Presents: In Part 2, we dive into what DPFL-style Playgroups look like! During this webinar, we will view and discuss dog-to-dog communication and body language, as well as some of the operational aspects of a successful playgroup program.
Webinar – Summer Fundraising Fundamentals: Heat Up Your Development Program – Network for Good
Webinar – Summer Fundraising Fundamentals: Heat Up Your Development Program – Network for Good
Network for Good Presents: In this one-hour session, Jayme Dingler will break down some of the fundraising fundamentals that you must know to be successful – regardless of where you are in your fiscal year. She’ll provide actionable ideas that will answer the questions above and help you heat up your development program this summer.
Conference – 6/2/22 to 6/5/22 – 2022 Pacific Veterinary Conference – CVMA (fee applies)
Conference – 6/2/22 to 6/5/22 – 2022 Pacific Veterinary Conference – CVMA (fee applies)
CVMA Presents (fee applies): The Pacific Veterinary Conference brings great continuing education to a world-class vacation destination. The four-day conference gives you the opportunity to earn CE with plenty of time to spend with family and friends.
Webinar – 6/2/22 – Responding to Disasters: Lessons Learned – CalAnimals
Webinar – 6/2/22 – Responding to Disasters: Lessons Learned – CalAnimals
CalAnimals Presents: Please join us while members of the CalAnimals Emergency Management Committee discuss lessons learned in responding to major disasters. You'll hear from our experts around the state and walk away with tips to ensure that your organization and community are prepared.
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…
Online Event – 6/2/22 – Live from the Ranch with Terry Ryan and Kayla Fratt – Karen Pryor Academy
Online Event – 6/2/22 – Live from the Ranch with Terry Ryan and Kayla Fratt – Karen Pryor Academy
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, June 2, at 12:00 pm (PT). The episode will feature special guests Terry Ryan and Kayla Fratt and will include real-time training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
Webinar – 6/2/22 – Stranger Danger: Dog to Human Aggression (Part One) with Michael Shikashio – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 6/2/22 – Stranger Danger: Dog to Human Aggression (Part One) with Michael Shikashio – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies) Join aggression specialist Michael Shikashio, CDBC, in part one of this two-part series where he will cover common and not so common reasons dogs may have “stranger danger” issues, mistakes to avoid when dealing with this problem, and more.
Webinar – 6/2/22 – Stranger Danger: Dog to Human Aggression (Part Two) with Michael Shikashio – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 6/2/22 – Stranger Danger: Dog to Human Aggression (Part Two) with Michael Shikashio – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): This webinar will build on the information from “Stranger Danger – Dog to Human Aggression Part One” and will detail case studies and their successful resolution.
Conference – 6/2/22 to 6/5/22 – 2022 Pacific Veterinary Conference – CVMA (fee applies)
Conference – 6/2/22 to 6/5/22 – 2022 Pacific Veterinary Conference – CVMA (fee applies)
CVMA Presents (fee applies): The Pacific Veterinary Conference brings great continuing education to a world-class vacation destination. The four-day conference gives you the opportunity to earn CE with plenty of time to spend with family and friends.
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.
Conference – 6/2/22 to 6/5/22 – 2022 Pacific Veterinary Conference – CVMA (fee applies)
Conference – 6/2/22 to 6/5/22 – 2022 Pacific Veterinary Conference – CVMA (fee applies)
CVMA Presents (fee applies): The Pacific Veterinary Conference brings great continuing education to a world-class vacation destination. The four-day conference gives you the opportunity to earn CE with plenty of time to spend with family and friends.
Webinar – 6/4/22 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
Webinar – 6/4/22 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
Community Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works.