Shelter Learniverse and Industry-Wide Calendar

Dogs Playing for Life Presents: Learn about all the ways in which DPFL Playgroups are transforming shelters all across the country! This webinar (formerly offered in three parts) will cover the Why, the What, and the How of playgroups. Attendees will be introduced to dynamic video examples and impactful data and experiences from some of the over 350 shelters who have embraced the power of letting shelter dogs play!

VETGirl Presents: In this complimentary, 30-minute VETgirl–Elanco YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Michael Rossi, DVM, MNS, DACVD will review some of the understanding behind the management of skin lesions in chronic allergic disease. Tune in as Dr. Rossi focuses on strategies to reduce these lesions for a better long-term outcome in clinical management.

NACA/Justice Clearinghouse Presents: Having explored the structural and penological underpinnings of this model in an earlier session, we focus here on how programs like this can be set up and function in other jurisdictions for the ultimate benefit of individual defendants and their families, rescued animals, and the community as a whole.

CalAnimals Presents: The Checklist is designed to help local animal welfare agencies by providing ideas for protocols, contracts, networking, and support during a disaster. Please join us as we take a refreshing look at the Checklist and drive into the updates.

Best Friends Presents (fee applies): This year’s exciting speaker lineup ensures you’ll hear about the latest and most thought-provoking innovations for your organization to reach or sustain a no-kill status in 2025.

CVMA Presents (fee applies): You might leave your heart in San Francisco, but you’ll return with useful information by attending the 2024 Pacific Veterinary Conference! In-person and virtual attendance options available.

Life of Riley Presents: A talented dog-trainer and natural leader with a deep love for his community members and their pets, Tim will discuss the drivers of dog breeding in economically disenfranchised urban communities and the best ways to engage communities in solutions to unchecked dog breeding.

Hatching Presents: Join us for a fun and inspiring hangout with our wonderful friend and wellness guru, Janna Hicks. Discover the hidden wellness in your daily routine and soak up her refreshing wisdom to make your days even better.

PPG Presents (fee applies): Intermittent reinforcement is a common method used in positive dog training. Intermittent reinforcement can be a great method but we also need to look at the other side of intermittent reinforcement.

FDSA Presents (fee applies): In this webinar we discuss the myriad of reasons why our dog may not respond to our first cue when cued to perform a behavior, including; lack of understanding, enjoying an alternative behavior, lack of adequate motivation, arousal in excess of optimal levels, physical discomfort (present or anticipated), mental / emotional discomfort (present or anticipated), fatigue (physical / mental), and situations when the behavior is perceived as too “high effort”.

ASPCA and Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program Present: Now in its 21st year, this year’s conference features our largest offering ever of educational opportunities! Experience more than 30 hours of world-class continuing education from dozens of sessions covering the latest in medical, behavior and shelter operations.

Best Friends Presents (fee applies): This year’s exciting speaker lineup ensures you’ll hear about the latest and most thought-provoking innovations for your organization to reach or sustain a no-kill status in 2025.

CVMA Presents (fee applies): You might leave your heart in San Francisco, but you’ll return with useful information by attending the 2024 Pacific Veterinary Conference! In-person and virtual attendance options available.

Best Friends Presents (fee applies): This year’s exciting speaker lineup ensures you’ll hear about the latest and most thought-provoking innovations for your organization to reach or sustain a no-kill status in 2025.

ASPCA and Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program Present: Now in its 21st year, this year’s conference features our largest offering ever of educational opportunities! Experience more than 30 hours of world-class continuing education from dozens of sessions covering the latest in medical, behavior and shelter operations.

Community Cat Podcast Presents (fee applies): Speakers from a wide range of fields from veterinarians to shelter specialists will bring you the latest information on Feline Leukemia studies, improvements in care, and suggestions to help you start and maintain policies and programs that will help you find homes for these special kitties.

CVMA Presents (fee applies): You might leave your heart in San Francisco, but you’ll return with useful information by attending the 2024 Pacific Veterinary Conference! In-person and virtual attendance options available.