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 Event – 1st and 3rd Tuesdays – All Call: Engaging Latine Community Members – California for All Animals
Online Event – 1st and 3rd Tuesdays – All Call: Engaging Latine Community Members – California for All Animals
California for All Animals Presents: At the April 2 call, panelists Jessica Lopez, Miguel Ruelas, and Suliana Lutin will discuss how we can partner with current and potential Latine pet owners, community cat caregivers, fosters, and volunteers, to bring and keep more pets and people together and out of shelters.
Webinar – 4/2/24 – Seven Practices to Live Better and Work Better – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
Webinar – 4/2/24 – Seven Practices to Live Better and Work Better – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: We believe we can create a more compassionate and peaceful life by developing the skills and mindsets to Live Better and Work Better. In this webinar, we’ll explore seven key practices designed to unlock your untapped wisdom and potential, enabling you to lead a more intentional life —both at home and at work.
Online Event – 4/3/24 – Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition Day 2 – Maddie’s Fund
Online Event – 4/3/24 – Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition Day 2 – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: At Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition, we’ll talk about determining which dogs are safe to rehome, keeping dogs happy and healthy while in your care, and finding them homes. Hear from a wonderful lineup of speakers including Dr. Chris Pachel, Dr. Wailani Sung, Mike Shikashio, Bobbie Bhambree, Ferdi Yau, and more!
Webinar – 4/3/24 – Vector Vigilance: Understanding and Managing Vector-borne Pathogens of Dogs and Cats – VETGirl
Webinar – 4/3/24 – Vector Vigilance: Understanding and Managing Vector-borne Pathogens of Dogs and Cats – VETGirl
VETGirl Presents: Ticks, fleas, heartworm, and Lyme may be things your practice sees every day, but new products, diagnostics, and medical recommendations might have muddied your plans. We’ll clear it up with up-to-date information on best diagnostic, treatment, and management practices! Don’t see these issues very often?? You’re in luck, but maybe not for long! We’ll talk about where these vectors are moving so you can begin to assess which patients might be at risk in your practice!
Online Event – First Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection – Maddie’s Fund
Online Event – First Thursdays – Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie's Fund Presents: Join us on the first Thursday of every month to discuss successful foster innovations and programs, collaborate with others in the field, answer questions and talk through complex foster-related issues.
Webinar – 4/4/24 – Strategies for Training the Atypical Dog – Part 1: Concepts and Overview – FDSA (fee applies)
Webinar – 4/4/24 – Strategies for Training the Atypical Dog – Part 1: Concepts and Overview – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): This is Part One of a two-part webinar on working with “atypical” dogs. Both webinars are stand-alone webinars covering a different aspect of this topic, but they combine to cover the topic more broadly. We will look at a range of solutions that can create a more focused, happier, and more consistently successful training partner.
Online Event – 4/4/24 – Live from the Ranch – Insights, Best Practices, & Anecdotes in Animal Training – Karen Pryor Academy
Online Event – 4/4/24 – Live from the Ranch – Insights, Best Practices, & Anecdotes in Animal Training – Karen Pryor Academy
Karen Pryor Academy Presents: Live from The Ranch is hitting the road, and will be broadcasting live from ClickerExpo in Portland, Oregon. Juliana DeWillems is taking over the interview seat and talking to 50+ year veteran of animal care and training, Ken Ramirez, about insights, best practices, and personal anecdotes about learning with animals. Ken has used positive reinforcement training with everything from butterflies to elephants to dogs.
Online Event – 4/6/24 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
Online Event – 4/6/24 – 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.