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 Certificate Program – Starting 2/20/23 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Animal Health and Clinic Operations – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)
Humane Network/UoP Presents (fee applies): This award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals, those looking to advance their career, or move into the field of animal sheltering. The program’s courses include leadership, shelter operations, community program development, animal health/clinic operations, and marketing/development.
Online Course – Starts 2/23/23 – 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.
Webinar – 2/20/23 – Predatory Behavior in Dogs with Jean Donaldson – PPG (fee applies)
Webinar – 2/20/23 – Predatory Behavior in Dogs with Jean Donaldson – PPG (fee applies)
PPG Presents (fee applies): This presentation will offer an understanding of predatory behavior in dogs as well as the strategy options for training and managing it. What is our best bet for training a recall in a predatory dog without the use of aversive stimuli (R-)? And is it possible to improve a dog who is predatory towards resident cats?
Webinar – 2/21/23 – Behavioural Neuroscience – Looking at Aggression with Daniel Shaw – PPG (fee applies)
Webinar – 2/21/23 – Behavioural Neuroscience – Looking at Aggression with Daniel Shaw – PPG (fee applies)
PPG Presents (fee applies): This webinar combines theory and practical applications of neuroscientific research to better support dogs experiencing aggressive behavior.
Webinar – 2/22/23 – Towards a More Humane Society: A One-Health Approach to Addressing Criminal Cruelty for Everyone Involved – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
Webinar – 2/22/23 – Towards a More Humane Society: A One-Health Approach to Addressing Criminal Cruelty for Everyone Involved – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: Join ALDF Managing Attorney David B. Rosengard and ALDF Criminal Justice Fellow Jessica Chapman as they discuss conundrums implicated by overlapping legal and mental health approaches to addressing animal maltreatment, and how grappling with those within a One Health framework illuminates a path towards a better understanding of risk, a more complete remediation for those harmed, and ultimately more resilient individuals and communities.
Online Event – 2/22/23 – CARE Black History Month Series: The Hidden Influence of African Art on American Art and Culture – CARE
Online Event – 2/22/23 – CARE Black History Month Series: The Hidden Influence of African Art on American Art and Culture – CARE
CARE Presents: James Evans will discuss the hidden influence of Black Arts, including visual, vocal and dance. The finale will feature a guest performance from celebrated soprano Adia Evans.
Webinar – 2/23/23 – Accelerate your learning: Don’t fight extinction – Dog iBox (fee applies)
Webinar – 2/23/23 – Accelerate your learning: Don’t fight extinction – Dog iBox (fee applies)
Dog iBox Presents (fee applies): Animal trainers often talk about first teaching a behavior and then later adding a cue for that behavior. However, while your animal is learning a behavior, your animal is also learning environmental cues, even if you are not aware of them. This presentation will explain how these cues evolve. Then, we’ll look at several case studies and explore how you can use this knowledge to speed up learning.
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 – 2/23/23 – Conversation-Based Adoptions – Getting 2 Zero
Webinar – 2/23/23 – Conversation-Based Adoptions – Getting 2 Zero
Getting 2 Zero Presents: How do we ensure good matches with our shelter animals, without making people feel unwelcome? Conversation-based adoption! Come and learn how to increase adoptions, decrease length of stay, and have our adopters feel even better about your organization with Trish McMillan!
Webinar – 2/24/23 – Peri-Anesthetic Myths, Mysteries & Misconceptions – Think Anesthesia
Webinar – 2/24/23 – Peri-Anesthetic Myths, Mysteries & Misconceptions – Think Anesthesia
Think Anesthesia Presents: Join Amanda Shelby and Dr. Elizabeth Martinez for Think Anesthesia’s live, interactive presentation using an evidence-based approach to assess some of the common myths or misconceptions surround the peri-anesthetic procedural period. This presentation is worth 1 hour of RACE approved CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
Webinar – 2/24/23 – Surrender Prevention Series: Crate Challenges – GoodPup
Webinar – 2/24/23 – Surrender Prevention Series: Crate Challenges – GoodPup
GoodPup Presents: This is the second installment of GoodPup's new webinar series: Surrender Prevention; Addressing Common Behavioral Challenges. This month's topic is: Crate Challenges. What to do when the crate isn't an option?