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
Webinar – 12/11/22 – Trauma torácico (Thoracic trauma) – VETGirl
Webinar – 12/11/22 – Trauma torácico (Thoracic trauma) – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 1.5-hour VETgirl Spanish webinar, Dr. Alberto Fernandez, DACVECC will discuss the clinical conditions associated with trauma to the chest cavity in a systematic approach to organ injuries, therapies and more.
Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund
Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.
Webinar – 12/13/22 – She’s Too Sweet: Diabetes Mellitus – VETGirl (fee applies)
Webinar – 12/13/22 – She’s Too Sweet: Diabetes Mellitus – VETGirl (fee applies)
VETGirl Presents (fee applies to non-members): Tune in for a review of insulin types, concentration, how to reduce client cost, tips and tricks for administration, and monitoring considerations for the diabetic patient.
Webinar – 12/14/22 – For Dog’s sake, can you stop that? Canine-Friendly Body Language Improvements for Humans – Dogs Playing for Life
Webinar – 12/14/22 – For Dog’s sake, can you stop that? Canine-Friendly Body Language Improvements for Humans – Dogs Playing for Life
Dogs Playing for Life Presents: In this session, we will focus on the HUMAN handling that contributes to unwanted behavior, even “aggression”. Get ready to rethink your approach as we reveal the common and widely accepted and taught handling errors that set dogs up for failure. Through extensive video examples, we will demonstrate alternative handling techniques that help dogs to trust and thrive!
Webinar – 12/14/22 – How to Leverage Meta/Facebook’s Giving Match in the Coming Days – Network for Good
Webinar – 12/14/22 – How to Leverage Meta/Facebook’s Giving Match in the Coming Days – Network for Good
Network for Good Presents: Join us and our partners from Meta/Facebook to discuss how you can take advantage of the Giving Season match to close out your 2022 fundraising efforts.
Online Event – 12/14/22 – Maddie’s Candid Conversation: Special Edition with Bobby Mann and Shakela Brown – Maddie’s Fund
Online Event – 12/14/22 – Maddie’s Candid Conversation: Special Edition with Bobby Mann and Shakela Brown – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: How can we as animal care professionals help pets in service deserts where access to care is extremely limited or even non-existent? How can we better reach and build trusting relationships with their caregivers? Join us for a half-hour chat with two successful animal well-being professionals who share a mindset that celebrates the love between people and pets.
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 – 12/15/22 – Dresden Graff – Four Tricks for Easier Outings – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 12/15/22 – Dresden Graff – Four Tricks for Easier Outings – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): Whether you're working with a service dog in training or are just wanting to make adventures with your social dog less of a circus routine- this webinar has something for you!
Webinar – 12/15/22 – Successful Medication Strategies in a Fear Free World – Fear Free
Webinar – 12/15/22 – Successful Medication Strategies in a Fear Free World – Fear Free
Fear Free Presents: Join Sharon Minninger, DVM, as she discusses how we can modify our thoughts and actions to improve the "just medicate my pet" problem. She will also address what other medication forms can be considered and how to develop strategies to train your team and your clients for success.
Webinar – 12/15/22 – Denise Fenzi – Whistle Recall: Creating a Fast and Furious Return to Handler – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 12/15/22 – Denise Fenzi – Whistle Recall: Creating a Fast and Furious Return to Handler – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): If you want to see the dust fly when you need your dog to come back RIGHT NOW, then you need this webinar. No matter what your dog currently sees, smells or is in the process of attempting to catch, you CAN get a fast and furious return to you - the handler - simply because you called!