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SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 1/5/26 – The Thinking Animal: Cognition and its Role in Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS ** \nMeetings are not recorded\nMeetings take place on Mondays at 2:00 pm Eastern (first meeting January 12th)\nMeetings are 1 hour in duration\nThere are 4 meetings for this course \nWhat’s going on in an animal’s head (even when they’ve decided it’s a great idea to stick their head in a wasp’s nest) is a complex\, fascinating\, and vital part of understanding their behavior! \nThis 4-week course will introduce some key questions in animal cognition\, including: \n\nHow do animals understand time?\nDo animals have good short- and long-term memories?\nCan animals comprehend numbers\, logic and other abstract concepts?\nHow can we use animal cognition to make more effective and enjoyable behavior interventions for animals and humans?\n\nYour instructor\, Dr. Kristina Spaulding\, CAAB\, will guide you and your fellow students through exercises and discussions designed to engage and excite you about this ever-growing field of research! \nWEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/the-thinking-dog-cognition-and-its-role-in-behavior/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-1-5-26-the-thinking-animal-cognition-and-its-role-in-behavior-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Course – Starts 1/5/26 – Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program Winter 2026 Session – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to take your career in animal sheltering to the next level? Offered by the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program  Shelter Learniverse as part of Maddie’s® Million Pet Challenge\, the Shelter Care Specialist Certification Program empowers frontline animal shelter workers to provide exceptional care\, grounded in best practices\, with a focus on improving outcomes for animals and communities. \nThrough engaging online courses\, you’ll gain expertise in: \n\nBest practices to reduce animal stress.\nFoundational animal care and medical care to enhance your skills.\nBehavior\, training\, and enrichment for healthier\, happier animals.\nPopulation management to optimize shelter resources.\nDaily care best practices that streamline your workflow and maximize impact.\n\nWhether you’re new to shelter work or a seasoned professional\, this program equips you with the tools\, knowledge\, and recognition to make a greater difference. \nWhy Become Certified? \n\nAdvance your career with professional credentials.\nLearn practical\, actionable skills to improve daily operations.\nGain confidence in providing high-quality care for every animal.\n\nStart learning today and become part of the growing movement to transform animal sheltering.  \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 12/5/25. \nCertification is currently free\, #ThanksToMaddie! \nThis program is most relevant for individuals working in public shelters or private shelters with municipal contracts. Enrollment is limited; applicants from these shelter types will be prioritized for this session. \nLearn more about upcoming sessions and apply at https://tinyurl.com/SCS-General
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-1-5-26-shelter-care-specialist-certification-program-winter-2026-session-uc-davis-ksmp-shelter-learniverse/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Meeting - Mondays - Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research\, discuss uncomfortable topics\, connect with peers in the industry\, and more\, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. \nWho Should Join?\nExecutive directors\, animal well-being leaders\, shelter workers\, pet support professionals\, volunteers\, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. \nWin Ca$h for Attending!\nEach month\, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $5\,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls. \nRegister Today\nJoin us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with. If you registered prior to July 2025 or are new to these meetings\, please use this link to register:\nhttps://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025 \nAll calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations \nPlease note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2025
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-meeting-mondays-weekly-community-conversations-thankstomaddie-maddies-fund-2-2-2-2-3-6-2-2-3-2-2-3-3/2026-01-05/
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CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/7/26 - New Horizons (Laws) for California Animals – in and out of the shelters - CalAnimals
DESCRIPTION:San Francisco SPCA’s Shelter Policy and Legal Services program is ready to start 2026 off with a bark and a purr and fill you in on all the new laws passed last year that become effective on January 1\, 2026. Learn about the expanded potential for RVTs and VAs to do more in the shelters; about the expanded ability to have RVT-run vaccination clinics to help public animals across the state; and several more bills that continue to improve the lives of California animals in the shelters\, and in their new homes. \nPresenter: Bruce Wagman\, Attorney \nWEBSITE LINK: https://www.calanimals.org/on
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 1/8/26 - Maddie's Insights - Consentful Contact: Pilot Study on Human–Dog Touch - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:Understanding and respecting an animal’s signals during interactions can significantly enhance their welfare and improve the human-animal interactions. In this presentation\, Dr. Amir Sarrafchi will discuss his research on how dogs respond behaviourally when allowed to choose or refuse human contact. Drawing from his work on animal agency and consent\, Dr. Sarrafchi will explore how these concepts can be practically applied in everyday animal care\, shelter environments\, and adoption programs. \nThe session will translate research findings into simple\, effective strategies that caretakers\, trainers\, and shelter staff can use to promote consent-based handling and improve welfare outcomes. \nLearning Objectives \n\nRecognize behavioural indicators that reflect a dog’s comfort or discomfort during human interaction\nUnderstand the importance of agency and consent in enhancing animal welfare and fostering a more humane relationship between humans and animals\nApply practical strategies for incorporating choice and consent into daily care\, training\, and shelter routines\n\nEarn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards 1.0 CAWA CEs. This webinar has also been pre-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). It has also been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit until 10/14/2027 in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. \nAbout the speaker\nDr. Amir Sarrafchi is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Guelph in Ontario\, Canada. His PhD research focused on animal behavior and the impact of providing animals with agency and consent on their welfare during human-animal interactions. He holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a Master’s in Applied Ethology and Animal Biology. \nDuring his PhD\, Dr. Sarrafchi investigated how allowing animals\, particularly horses and dogs\, to exercise choice during interactions with humans influences their behavioral and physiological responses. His recent work explores how promoting agency can improve welfare outcomes in both companion and working animals. Dr. Sarrafchi is passionate about bridging the gap between science and practice to enhance the daily care\, handling\, and understanding of animals. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister
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