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SUMMARY:Online Event - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays - All Call: Engaging Latine Community Members - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:More than one in three Californians identified as Hispanic or Latino in the 2020 census; nearly 16 million Latine residents contribute to the power and vibrancy of communities across the state. At the April 2 All Call\, panelists Jessica Lopez (Executive Director\, The PAW Mission)\, Miguel Ruelas (Co-founder\, Patitas y Palabras Translation Services\, and Director of Community Animal Care\, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity)\, and Suliana Lutin (Managing Attorney\, Lutin Law Group\, and Founder\, Casa Sulis Animal Society\, Inc.) 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. \nJoin the call to solve for barriers\, language and otherwise\, in our own processes that can exclude and harm Latine community members\, including folks who are undocumented. Through this conversation\, we’ll identify the basics of culturally responsive materials and engagement so that we can build from the compassion\, leadership\, and creativity that already exists in our communities! \nSubmit your questions for the panelists in advance. \nAbout the All Call: The All Call is a twice-monthly\, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community\, programs that keep pets with their people\, industry trends\, research studies\, as well as the hard stuff\, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations\, storytelling\, open discussion\, and Q&A time. \nThe All Call is hosted by California for All co-leaders Allison Cardona and Nadia Oseguera and is enriched by rotating facilitators. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call. \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/all-call
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-1st-and-3rd-tuesdays-all-call-california-for-all-animals-2-4/
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CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/2/24 - Seven Practices to Live Better and Work Better - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:The average American worker spends at least one-third of their life at work. Research indicates that our experiences in the workplace have a direct impact on our mental\, emotional\, financial\, and physical well-being. These factors\, in turn\, influence how we make decisions\, communicate\, and relate to ourselves\, others\, and our communities. \nWe 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. \nBy delving into the power of self-worth\, gratitude\, curiosity\, radical acceptance\, boundaries\, forgiveness\, and compassion\, we will gain insight into how our thoughts\, feelings\, and actions shape our reality. Your future self will thank you! \nPresenters\n\n\n\nAngel Guzmán\, a multi-dimensional leader\, entrepreneur\, and professional violinist\, boasts over twenty years of experience in various domains. \n\nAngel’s journey began in Tucson\, Arizona\, where in high school he owned and managed a mariachi group. This early venture taught him essential business and leadership skills. While pursuing his studies at the University of Arizona\, Angel simultaneously built and expanded his small business. He also embarked on a career with Wells Fargo Bank. Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and business administration\, he stepped into supervisory and management roles\, gaining valuable corporate leadership and sales training. His time on the Wachovia-Wells Fargo East Coast conversion team honed his expertise in change management. \nTransitioning from corporate banking\, Angel joined the State of Arizona to work on the Financial Exploitation Unit for Adult Protective Services. His success led to overseeing the investigative team\, training law enforcement agencies\, and shaping effective policies to address allegations of financial exploitation. \nA professional musical opportunity knocked\, and Angel embraced it. He began performing as a violinist at Disney’s Epcot Center and then Disney’s California Adventure Park. Additionally\, he collaborated with a professional mariachi group\, participating in tours and studio recordings and projects in Los Angeles\, CA. \nDuring tours and breaks\, Angel pursued further education. He became a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor\, eventually transitioning into a small business accountant and consultant. \nThroughout his diverse career\, Angel discovered that our thoughts\, communication\, and decision-making directly impact how we lead and present ourselves—whether at work or elsewhere. \nIn 2023\, Angel co-founded Hatching with his husband José. Angel’s journey exemplifies adaptability\, resilience\, and a passion for growth both personally and professionally. \n\n\n\n\nJosé Ocaño is a proud Chicano who had humble beginnings growing up in a small barrio in Tucson\, AZ. At eighteen years old\, José started his career working as a kennel technician in one of the largest animal shelters in Arizona\, eventually working his way up to become the Executive Director of that organization. \nDuring his time at Pima Animal Care Center\, José gained insight into the importance of cultivating emotional intelligence\, engaging in compassionate communication\, and embodying authentic leadership. José believes that as leaders we work for our teams and that exceptional leadership involves a commitment to personal growth as well as fostering the development of those under their guidance. \nIn 2017\, after a decade of working to transform that organization\, José joined Best Friends Animal Society\, a national nonprofit organization. \nAt Best Friends\, José was responsible for leading dynamic teams\, including Human Resources\, Learning and Staff Development\, Employee Experience\, DEI\, and Organizational Culture initiatives. He also served as a strategic advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Senior Leadership Team. Through a people-first lens\, José and his team stewarded a workplace culture that was employee and value-centric which positioned Best Friends to win multiple Top Workplace Awards since 2020. \nIn 2023\, José left Best Friends to start a Personal and Professional Development company\, Hatching. \nHatching is a purpose-driven company aimed at fostering a more compassionate world by helping people and organizations develop the skills and mindsets to #LiveBetter and #WorkBetter. \nJosé resides by the beach in Santa Monica\, CA with his husband and two dogs\, Zoe and Nugget\, showing that anything is possible with an intentional mindset\, support\, and the skills to go after your dreams! \n\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/seven-practices-to-live-better-and-work-better/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-2-24-seven-practices-to-live-better-and-work-better-naca-justice-clearinghouse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 4/3/24 - Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition Day 2 - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Camp Maddie is back with its second offering! Join us on March 20th and April 3rd from 9 am-1 pm PT (12 pm-4 pm ET) for a focus on dog behavior. The free\, virtual event will consist of two half-days that will include presentations\, short videos and Q&A sessions. 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. \nHear from a wonderful lineup of speakers including Dr. Chris Pachel\, Dr. Wailani Sung\, Mike Shikashio\, Bobbie Bhambree\, Ferdi Yau\, and more! \nWho should attend? This event is perfect for those involved in animal shelters and foster-based organizations\, dog trainers\, behaviorists\, foster caregivers\, and veterinarians. \nPost Event Workshops: At the end of each event\, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for a series of follow-up workshops\, diving deeper into some of the presentation topics with our esteemed speakers. \nContinued Education Credits: Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition participants will be eligible for up to 8 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) and National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA)continued education credit hours. \nCome make new friends and unleash your organization’s potential\, one dog at a time. \nRegister once for both days: \n\nWednesday\, March 20\, 2024: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Pacific (12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern)\nWednesday\, April 3\, 2024: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Pacific (12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern)\n\nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/CampMaddieBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-4-3-24-camp-maddie-behavior-edition-day-2-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/3/24 - Vector Vigilance: Understanding and Managing Vector-borne Pathogens of Dogs and Cats - VETGirl
DESCRIPTION:Vector Villain! \nIn this complimentary\, 1-hour\, VETgirl–Antech webinar\, Dr. Brian Herrin\, DVM\, PhD\, DACVM will discuss the common arthropod vectors and the pathogens they can transmit to dogs and cats. 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! \nThanks to sponsorship from Antech\, the recording of this webinar will be available to view free and On-Demand until December 31\, 2024. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/april-3-2024-vector-vigilance-understanding-and-managing-vector-borne-pathogens-of-dogs-and-cats/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-3-24-vector-vigilance-understanding-and-managing-vector-borne-pathogens-of-dogs-and-cats-vetgirl/
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CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Online Event - First Thursdays - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:About Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection:\nJoin 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. \nWho should join: Foster managers\, coordinators\, volunteers and any staff who are interested in learning about what’s working in foster programs. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration \nCan’t attend live?  Register anyway and you will get a link to the recording within a day or two after each meeting. \nAll recordings and resources shared during the webcast will also be available in the Maddie’s Monthly Foster Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://maddies.fund/monthlyfosterconnectionMPF \nMaddie’s Fund does not share registration information. \nThe opinions expressed by webinar presenters are their own and do not necessarily represent those of Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MonthlyFosterRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-first-thursdays-maddies-monthly-foster-connection-maddies-fund/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 4/4/24 - Strategies for Training the Atypical Dog – Part 1: Concepts and Overview - FDSA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen we train our dogs\, we are constantly asking them to solve puzzles. We are asking them to connect the dots between the cue (context cue or human initiated verbal / visual cue)\, their subsequent behavior (action)\, and the reinforcement. As our dog becomes more confident about the connection between these elements\, they can respond more rapidly and with improved accuracy. \nDuring the learning process there will be moments of frustration and confusion. Typical dogs deal with small amounts of frustration and confusion in a way that helps them find a solution to the puzzle. This leads to the dog attaining reinforcement\, which results in them putting in the same or greater effort on future learning-oriented tasks. \nAtypical dogs however do not respond in the same way. For a range of underlying reasons\, the training puzzle itself may cause an excessive spike in arousal in these dogs. This is commonly referred to as the dog “stressing down” or “stressing up” depending on the observable behaviors. “Stressing down” behaviors may include shutting-down\, stalling\, looking away\, appearing disinterested\, freezing\, moving slowly\, or performing avoidance\, escape\, appeasement\, or displacement behaviors. “Stressing up” behaviors may include barking at the human or at the task\, whining\, performing rapid sequences of random un-cued behaviors\, anticipating cues\, spinning\, doing zoomies\, lacking focus\, and attempting to guess at the solution with little thought. \nBeyond training pressures\, these dogs may also struggle more than usual with environmental pressures. All dogs need a certain amount of desensitization and distraction training in order to successfully function in bigger environments\, but the atypical dog may be extremely aware of stimuli in the environment. This requires additional training steps and more detailed monitoring. \nIn this “Part One” webinar we discuss: \n\nThe underlying factors that contribute to the development of an atypical dog\, including genetic traits and the impact of prior learning.\nWays to identify the difference between a simple training gap\, and a more complex problem.\nWhen to use classical conditioning versus operant conditioning.\nMethods for measuring the proportional impact the environment is having on our dog’s behavior.\n\nWe also look at a range of solutions that can create a more focused\, happier\, and more consistently successful training partner. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-4-4-24-strategies-for-training-the-atypical-dog-part-1-concepts-and-overview-fdsa-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Online Event – 4/4/24 – Live from the Ranch – Insights\, Best Practices\, & Anecdotes in Animal Training – Karen Pryor Academy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTune in live on YouTube on April 4\, at 3:30 pm PT. Link in bio. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-4-4-24-live-from-the-ranch-insights-best-practices-anecdotes-in-animal-training-karen-pryor-academy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T110000
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SUMMARY:Online Event – 4/6/24 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)
DESCRIPTION: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. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors\, preparations for trapping\, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once)\, feeding\, providing winter shelter\, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format\, extensive handouts\, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond\, executive director\, and Bryan Kortis\, national programs director. \nSession duration is 2.5 hours\, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session. \nThis course/webinar/series/conference has been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located https://nacatraining.org/continuing-education-recertification/ \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-april-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-4-6-24-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
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