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SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 9/1/24 – Beginning Behavior Consulting Mentorship with Sarah Filipiak – IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to behavior consulting or thinking about starting work in behavior? Are you already consulting and looking for advice regarding more advanced cases? Are you looking for help with specific cases or kinds of cases? If you’ve thought about taking on\, or are new to\, cases such as aggression towards strangers\, dog-dog reactivity\, resource guarding and separation anxiety\, or you just want to brush up on your behavior chops\, this mentorship is for you. \nThis mentorship will help you: \n\nUnderstand how to determine and acknowledge your skill level\nExamine the difference between training and behavior modification\nUnderstand the basic principles of behavior modification and how they apply to all situations\nUnderstand how to communicate your expectations and clients’ options prior to accepting more challenging cases\nUnderstand how to write behavior plans clients can follow\nExplore how to motivate clients to implement plans requiring a heavy level of commitment and follow-through\n\nCertified Dog Behavior Consultant Sarah Filipiak will share tips on coaching behavior clients\, including case organization and communication\, for maximum client compliance. She’ll also cover the risks inherent in tackling tricky behaviors and how to keep from getting in over your head while still expanding your training horizons. We’ll also take a look at training hierarchies and other tools that can help you solve your current challenging cases. \nThis program will explore evaluating\, resolving\, and managing problem canine behaviors through guided online discussions\, sample case studies\, video analysis\, useful handouts\, and more. In addition to the ongoing course interaction and support\, you’ll meet weekly for face-to-face live online group support. \nCome prepared with a client behavior case you would like to troubleshoot\, or just join us to listen and learn. \nCourse Begins: September 1\, 2024\nDuration: 8 weeks\nInstructor: Sarah Filipiak CDBC\, BSJ \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/beginning-behavior-consulting-mentorship-with-sarah-filipiak/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-9-1-24-beginning-behavior-consulting-mentorship-with-sarah-filipiak-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Course - 9/2/24 - Cat Behavior Consulting Mentorship - IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Wherever you are in your cat behavior consulting career\, we are pleased to offer a first-ever opportunity in the industry: a cat behavior consulting mentorship. This program will traverse the process of seeing private clients and evaluating and managing problem feline behaviors. You will also explore the logistical side: taking a client history\, tracking success\, client compliance and retention\, and more. Through guided online discussions\, sample case studies\, useful handouts\, and homework assignments\, you will leave this mentorship with the knowledge necessary to become a consultant. \nThis course is designed for those who: \n\nhave a general knowledge of feline behavior\nare familiar with basic behavior modification (any species)\nare thinking of becoming a cat behavior consultant but aren’t sure how\, where or when to begin\nare currently seeing a limited number of clients but are looking for advice on taking more advanced cases\nare looking for a place to share\, bounce\, and develop ideas for building a private cat consultation business\n\nSome of the topics to be addressed include: \n\ntaking effective case histories\, writing reports\, and tracking progress\nclient communication\, compliance and retention\nbuilding your consulting toolbox and organizing your processes\nconducting in-person and remote consults\ntips for protecting yourself physically\, legally\, and financially\ncase study review\ndiscussion of a wide variety of unwanted feline behaviors\nan opportunity to share your own cases and questions\n\n… and more! \nWorking with mentor Katenna Jones\, you will develop your own process that works for you when seeing clients. \nCourse Begins: September 2\, 2024\nDuration: 8 weeks\nInstructor: Katenna Jones ScM\, ACAAB\, CCBC\, CDBC\, CPDT-KA \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/cat-behavior-consulting-mentorship/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-9-2-24-cat-behavior-consulting-mentorship-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 9/3/24 - All Call: RVT Recruitment and Retention - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:At the September 3 All Call\, you’ll hear from RVTs with 10+ years of experience in the field on teaching and training prospective RVTs\, hiring and retaining RVTs\, and managing organizations and programs. \nThe 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-2-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Online Course – 9/4/24 – Return to Home Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast
DESCRIPTION:Leave all your preconceived notions about “dumped\, abandoned\, or unwanted” stray cats at the door! What if we presumed every stray cat who came to our shelters was a cherished pet with a loving home? How can we facilitate getting lost pets back to their owners without overwhelming current staff and volunteers\, or tying up space with long stray holds? In this workshop\, we will discuss simple\, actionable ways that we can support owners of lost cats\, be a resource to those who find cats\, and increase the rate at which cats in our shelters are reunited with grateful families. \nWorkshop Overview: \n\nTopic: Reuniting Stray Cats with Grateful Families\nPresenter: Corinne Bourgoin\, Shelter Operations Supervisor at the MSPCA\nCost: $10 (covered by the scholarship)\nDuration: 1.5 hours\, with an optional 15-minute Q&A session\nCertificate: Earn a certificate after completing a short quiz\nNetworking: Access to a dedicated Facebook group for ongoing support and discussion\n\nRegistration is $10 and includes access to the recorded session\, handouts\, and certificate\, as well as access to a Facebook discussion group. All attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz. \nFor more information and to sign up go here.  \nScholarships are available! Apply for a scholarship to cover the $10 registration fee at this link: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/event-scholarships/ \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/return-to-home-workshop/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-9-4-24-return-to-home-certification-workshop-community-cats-podcast/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course,Training
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 9/5/24 - Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection: Supporting Your Fosters - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Session Topic: Supporting Your Fosters: Leveraging your community to increase foster engagement and satisfaction through low to no cost methods \nIn this presentation\, we’ll learn about successful strategies used by foster-based rescue One Tail at a Time to train and support foster caregivers. With a focus on practical\, budget-friendly methods\, we’ll hear how this high-volume foster program prepares over 1\,700 foster families for their roles and keeps them coming back for more. \nGuest Speaker:  Stacy Price\, Operations Director at One Tail at a Time \nStacy Price has over 15 years of animal welfare experience\, starting her career studying techniques to prevent stress behaviors in zoo animals. Her focus was forever changed in 2009 when she adopted an overlooked senior white shepherd from a county shelter. With Vlad as her inspiration\, Stacy has spent the last 10 years in leadership positions at various open intake and managed admission facilities before landing the job as One Tail at a Time’s Operations Director. When she’s not working\, you can likely find Stacy at home with her five cats\, three dogs\, rabbit\, horse and incredibly tolerant husband. \nAbout 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-5/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T133000
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SUMMARY:Online Event – 9/7/24 – 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-sept-2024/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-9-7-24-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-community-cats-podcast-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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