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SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 1/19/25 – 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: January 19\, 2025\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-1-19-25-beginning-behavior-consulting-mentorship-with-sarah-filipiak-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T123000
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SUMMARY:Webinar Series - 1/21/25 - Doors Wide Open: Exploring Pet Inclusive Transportation Options to Increase Access to Veterinary Care - Open Door Veterinary Collective
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Exploring Pet Inclusive Transportation Options to Increase Access to Veterinary Care \nPet-friendly or pet-inclusive transportation is a recurring barrier identified by public-facing staff and volunteers across the human and animal welfare sectors. Families who struggle to find pet-friendly transportation are directly affected in their ability to access care for their animals. By highlighting these barriers and some solutions\, we aim to expand the conversation to help increase access to veterinary care for bonded pet families in need. \nThis session will touch on local transit options\, including public transport and specialized pet shuttle services. We will also spotlight examples of organizations that have successfully leveraged their own resources to create effective transportation solutions. \nGuest Speakers:\n– Geraldine D’Silva\, Maddie’s National Director of Programs & Partnerships at Open Door Veterinary Collective \n– Gayle Bair\, Pet Retention Liaison at Animal Friends \n– Marty Sampson\, Founder and CEO at Leash \n– Sarah McGoldrick\, Vice President of Animal Operations at Dallas Pets Alive! \nRegister here: https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1QXhCo6QRRSKBYInJ_Ki0Q#/ \nJoin Open Door Veterinary Collective for lively conversations as we explore innovative and practical solutions that organizations are using to address barriers to accessing pet care and resources in their communities. \nThis new monthly webcast series begins on Tuesday\, January 21\, 2025 from 12 pm – 12:30 pm Pacific Time. \nWe’ll cover various topics and share successful strategies through short 30-minute presentations\, panel discussions\, video snippets and Q&A sessions. \nTopics and featured programs include:\n• Pet Inclusive Transportation Options\n• Access to Financially Friendly Pet Services\n• Engaging with Human and Social Service Providers to Increase Access to Care\n• Successful Program Profiles: Neighborhood Pets and their Community-Centered Well-Being for People and Pets\n• How to Multiply Existing Donor Dollars for Veterinary Care in Your Community and more! \nWho should attend? Everyone is welcome! This series is perfect for those interested or involved in access to veterinary care. Each session will be recorded and viewable on-demand within a few days after the event. \nCome make friends and learn to make access to care more achievable for all involved! #ThanksToMaddie \nLearn more: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/opendoorwebcasts
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-series-1-21-25-doors-wide-open-quick-strategies-to-expand-access-to-care-that-work-open-door-veterinary-collective/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T130000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 1/21/25 - All Call: Stronger Together - California for All Animals
DESCRIPTION:1/21 All Call Update\nThe way we get through the hardest days and nights is together: It’s what we’ve seen in the actions of Los Angeles animal shelters\, partner organizations\, community members\, and neighbors near and far. At the next All Call on January 21\, we are shifting gears to create space for what’s most needed now—connection and resource-sharing. Join your colleagues across California at 12 p.m. PT to offer and receive support. SoCal organizations will highlight resources available to shelters as they continue to mobilize to assist pets and people displaced by the fires.  \nPostponed: Are you passionate about increasing adoptions\, foster\, return to home\, and keeping more pets and people together? Do you want to learn and share practical strategies for building relationships with diverse communities? Join the January 21 All Call to preview our upcoming virtual community of practice focused on multicultural engagement! Interested in joining? Let us know at tinyurl.com/partneringforpets. \nStarting on January 28\, this new community will provide a space for peer-supported learning\, sharing\, and networking with fellow professionals dedicated to building stronger connections with all segments of their communities. \nAt each meeting\, you’ll hear how California shelters are advancing culturally-responsive programming and building bridges to decrease length of stay and increase positive outcomes for animals\, as well as the shelter staff and community members who care for them. \nRegistration priority will be given to Cal for All Animals grantee shelters. As space allows\, non-grantee organizations will also be invited to join. \nAbout the All Call \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-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T133000
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SUMMARY:Online Seminar - 1/21/25 and 1/23/25 - New Laws for 2025 - CVMA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:With several new laws taking effect in 2025\, it is important for veterinary practices to have a clear view of the legal landscape to ensure continuing compliance. This talk will cover new and important laws that all employers and employees should be aware of moving forward. The course qualifies as continuing education credit for the purpose of California veterinarian and registered veterinary technician license renewal. \nCVMA Online Seminars are convenient interactive presentations offering CEUs held in real-time. This learning platform allows you to participate from anywhere with internet access—from your practice\, your home\, or anywhere you have an internet connection. Attending is as easy as a few mouse clicks. You will only need internet access and either computer audio\, a headset\, or a telephone. \nThis webinar is open to veterinarians\, veterinary technicians\, veterinary hospital staff\, and veterinary students only. \nThis course is complimentary to all CVMA members! \nThis course qualifies for 1.0 CEU. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cvma-new-laws-2025/cvma-new-laws-2025-registration/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-seminar-1-21-25-and-1-23-25-new-laws-for-2025-cvma-fee-applies/2025-01-21/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103739
CREATED:20241209T202117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T185837Z
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 1/23/25 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection: Decoding Behavior Certifications - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker: Dorothy Baisly \nAlphabet soup! The behavior and training world is full of letters and it can be very confusing to navigate. Which letters mean what and how do you know as a behavior professional which certifications you should pursue. Even harder for shelter leadership is knowing who to hire to best serve the animals in your care. \nMeet with Dot Baisly\, the Executive Director of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) for a discussion on deciphering all those letters and learn about the IAABC’s certifications\, particularly the shelter behavior certifications. These certs are the only ones in the animal behavior industry that are specific to the needs of shelters and their animals. Dot will review the steps to becoming certified and be available after for a discussion and answer questions anyone may have about certifications and IAABC specifically. \nAbout Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection: Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month\, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group\, such as behavior medications\, modifying animal behavior\, assessing and improving animal welfare\, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats. \nWho should join: Animal welfare staff and volunteers who are interested in dog and cat behavior\, and everyone who works to keep pets out of shelters and in homes. \nYou only need to register once for all meetings: https://maddies.fund/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration \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 Behavior Connection group on Maddie’s Pet Forum – https://maddies.fund/monthlybehaviorconnectionMPF \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/MonthlyBehaviorRegistration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-event-fourth-thursdays-maddies-monthly-behavior-connection-maddies-fund-9/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103739
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/23/25 - Shelter & Rescue – A Training and Development Framework For Staff and Volunteers with Petra Edwards - PPG (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Behavior and welfare are sciences\, and our understanding of behavior change and best practice animal care processes has changed drastically over the years. This is why continuous training and development and a commitment (and passion) for continuing education are so critical for animal trainers. This can be incredibly challenging for large organizations with a high flow of animals and teams of staff or volunteers at different stages in their careers\, like shelters\, rescues\, daycares\, boarding\, or large training facilities. At this organizational level\, training and development need to be structured and consistent and should strategically develop core competencies with a focus on skills\, knowledge\, and coached experience. \nThis comprehensive and holistic approach to training and development was introduced at the RSPCA South Australia with a new training and safety program – PAWS Training. The RSPCA South Australia cares for approximately 6\,000 to 9\,000 animals per year. They have limited space\, limited resources\, and limited staff\, and rely heavily on hundreds of volunteers to be able to provide incredible support to homeless pets. The program was delivered in a combination of online theory and on-the-ground practical and coaching\, and complimented work health and safety policy and procedure changes in the shelter that maximized safety for all. \nThis presentation explores the development\, rollout\, and overall outcomes of the PAWS program\, including challenges faced\, improvements made\, and benefits to animals in care. We will also discuss the core transferable components for other organisations whose core business is working with large numbers of animals and people. \nLearning Objectives \n•Develop an understanding of the key components of a structured\, consistent training and development program for staff and volunteers\n• Develop an understanding of the processes involved in implementing a brand-new structure and educational program \nPresenter: Petra Edwards \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/shelter-rescue-a-training-and-development-framework-for-staff-and-volunteers-with-petra-edwards/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-1-23-25-shelter-rescue-a-training-and-development-framework-for-staff-and-volunteers-with-petra-edwards-ppg-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103739
CREATED:20241112T193935Z
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SUMMARY:Online Seminar - 1/21/25 and 1/23/25 - New Laws for 2025 - CVMA (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:With several new laws taking effect in 2025\, it is important for veterinary practices to have a clear view of the legal landscape to ensure continuing compliance. This talk will cover new and important laws that all employers and employees should be aware of moving forward. The course qualifies as continuing education credit for the purpose of California veterinarian and registered veterinary technician license renewal. \nCVMA Online Seminars are convenient interactive presentations offering CEUs held in real-time. This learning platform allows you to participate from anywhere with internet access—from your practice\, your home\, or anywhere you have an internet connection. Attending is as easy as a few mouse clicks. You will only need internet access and either computer audio\, a headset\, or a telephone. \nThis webinar is open to veterinarians\, veterinary technicians\, veterinary hospital staff\, and veterinary students only. \nThis course is complimentary to all CVMA members! \nThis course qualifies for 1.0 CEU. \nWEBSITE LINK: https://cvma.net/continuing-education/upcoming-ce/cvma-new-laws-2025/cvma-new-laws-2025-registration/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-seminar-1-21-25-and-1-23-25-new-laws-for-2025-cvma-fee-applies/2025-01-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T103739
CREATED:20241202T205956Z
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SUMMARY:Online Conference - 1/25/25 and 1/26/25 - Online Cat Conference - Community Cats Podcast (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the global Community Cats Podcast community comes together for this unique virtual event—no travel required! \nTake part in two days filled with cat-centric content\, speakers from a wide variety of animal welfare roles share their perspectives on the field\, providing valuable insights to help you or your organization create a more humane world for community cats. \nAttendees can take advantage of the interactive format\, useful handouts\, and get access to an exclusive Facebook group to network with other cat-focused volunteers and professionals. \nEarly bird registration is just $50\, covering access to the live event\, recorded sessions afterward\, speaker slides\, handouts\, and more. Prices increase to $75 on December 27—so don’t delay! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/online-cat-conference-jan-2025/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-1-25-25-and-1-26-25-online-cat-conference-community-cats-podcast-fee-applies/2025-01-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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