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
Conference – 7/7/22 to 7/9/22 – Best Friends National Conference – Best Friends (fee applies)
Best Friends Presents (fee applies): During this event, you’ll connect with animal welfare leaders from across the country, unite with like-minded animal welfare supporters and gain knowledge to save the lives of more homeless pets in your community.
Webinar – 7/5/22 – DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity – Dogs Playing for Life
Webinar – 7/5/22 – DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity – Dogs Playing for Life
Dogs Playing for Life Presents: While this webinar can be attended as a standalone course, we will build on our Fancy Footwork approach to handling and training to offer practical training, handling, and safety solutions to on-leash reactivity for dogs living in shelters.
Webinar – 7/6/22 – What’s Your Dog Currency? Presented by Shannon Riley-Coyner – PPG (fee applies)
Webinar – 7/6/22 – What’s Your Dog Currency? Presented by Shannon Riley-Coyner – PPG (fee applies)
PPG Presents (fee applies): When bonding with or training your pet, what keeps them motivated? Learn what an emotional bank account is and how it is helpful, and why “currency” can help when working with your pet.
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 – 7/7/22 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
Webinar – 7/7/22 – 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.
Online Event – 7/7/22 – Live from the Ranch with Dante Camacho – Karen Pryor Academy
Online Event – 7/7/22 – Live from the Ranch with Dante Camacho – Karen Pryor Academy
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, for a free virtual event on Thursday, July 7, at 12:00 pm (PT) with special guest Dante Camacho. The episode will include real-time training demos, audience Q & A, and so much more!
Webinar – 7/7/22 – Imitation and Mimicry: You Can Do It! with Julie Flanery – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 7/7/22 – Imitation and Mimicry: You Can Do It! with Julie Flanery – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): Come and learn a step-by-step protocol developed by Claudia Fugazza, that teaches your dog to not only mimic your behavior, but transfer that understanding in the teaching of new, unknown behaviors. Learn how teaching your dog to imitate you can enhance any training method you already use.
Webinar – 7/7/22 – Anesthesia for the Patient With Endocrine Disease – VETGirl (fee applies)
Webinar – 7/7/22 – Anesthesia for the Patient With Endocrine Disease – VETGirl (fee applies)
VETGirl Presents (fee applies to non-members): In this 1-hour, VETgirl anesthesia webinar, Dr. Mike Barletta, MS, PhD, DACVAA reviews anesthetic management of dogs and cats with endocrine diseases. Dr. Barletta will discuss drug protocols and monitoring for patients with diabetes mellitus, hyper/hypoadrenocorticism, and hyperthyroidism.
Webinar – 7/7/22 – Spiral Up to Success: Improve the Flow, Fun, and Effectiveness of your Training (WORKING WEBINAR) – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 7/7/22 – Spiral Up to Success: Improve the Flow, Fun, and Effectiveness of your Training (WORKING WEBINAR) – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): By substituting a spiral made up of a wide variety of needed skills, you and your dog will be able to train longer with more joy and less stress - what a win for your team! In this webinar, you'll learn what qualities to consider in your spiral training and how to attain your goals without hyper-focusing on any singular skill or behavior.
Hybrid Conference – 7/8/22 to 7/9/22 – EveryCat Health Symposium – Health Breakthroughs for Every Cat: FIP and Beyond – EveryCat Health Foundation (fee applies)
Hybrid Conference – 7/8/22 to 7/9/22 – EveryCat Health Symposium – Health Breakthroughs for Every Cat: FIP and Beyond – EveryCat Health Foundation (fee applies)
EveryCat Health Foundation and Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida Present (fee applies): At the feline health symposium we will welcome pioneers in cat health from across the globe who will be presenting on topics such as FIP, Kitten Health, Cat Friendly Homing, Treating Chronic Pain, Community Cats, FeLV and more.
Hybrid Conference – 7/8/22 to 7/9/22 – EveryCat Health Symposium – Health Breakthroughs for Every Cat: FIP and Beyond – EveryCat Health Foundation (fee applies)
Hybrid Conference – 7/8/22 to 7/9/22 – EveryCat Health Symposium – Health Breakthroughs for Every Cat: FIP and Beyond – EveryCat Health Foundation (fee applies)
EveryCat Health Foundation and Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida Present (fee applies): At the feline health symposium we will welcome pioneers in cat health from across the globe who will be presenting on topics such as FIP, Kitten Health, Cat Friendly Homing, Treating Chronic Pain, Community Cats, FeLV and more.