Week of Events
Online Conference – 3/9/24 and 3/10/24 – 4th Annual Modern & Ethical Training Conference (MET) – Puppyworks (fee applies)
Puppyworks Presents (fee applies): Our international conference for K9 professionals brings together leading dog trainers & behaviorists from Europe and the U.S.
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.
Online Event – 1st and 3rd Tuesdays – All Call – California for All Animals
California for All Animals Presents: The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. On March 5, Monica Dangler and Kaitlyn Pappas will share how Pima Animal Care Center used Petco Love Lost to double the number of animals returned home in the community.
Webinar – 3/6/24 – DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity – Dogs Playing for Life
Dogs Playing for Life Presents: Reactivity on the part of dogs living in shelters is a rampant issue that can contribute to behavioral deterioration, increased length of stay, and even loss of life. From a misdiagnosis of “aggression” to dogs whose reactive behavior escalates to problematic and potentially unsafe levels, learning how to help dogs suffering from reactivity issues is a crucial need shared by our entire industry.
Webinar – 3/6/24 – Return to Home: A Workshop on Keeping Cats with Their Families – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
Community Cats Podcast Presents (small fee applies): Join us for an eye-opening workshop that will revolutionize the way we view “dumped, abandoned, or unwanted” stray cats. Titled “Leaving Preconceived Notions Behind,” this session is not just a workshop; it’s a call to action!
Grant Opportunity – 3/6/24 – Open Arms Challenge Registration Period Deadline – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us for the all-inclusive 2024 Open Arms Challenge; register by March 6 at 5 pm! This grant Challenge is like no other. For the entire month of April 2024, animal shelters, foster-based organizations and public charities are encouraged to create a new program or expand an existing one focused on keeping pets and people together. Beginning in 2024, there will only be one Challenge per year.
Online Event – 3/7/24 – Live from the Ranch – Paws in Practice: Husbandry Behaviors for Dogs & Empowering Pet Guardians Online – Karen Pryor Academy
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Join us for the next episode of Live from The Ranch, where Ken Ramirez will collaborate with teacher and trainer Laura Monaco Torelli. Laura will demonstrate essential behaviors for veterinary care and coach Ken on teaching these behaviors to his dog, Marlin. Learn the importance of teaching your dog behaviors for medical care and observe how to virtually coach others!