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SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 3/23/26 - Tails of Understanding: The Art of Communication With Our Human Clients - IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Do you ever feel that working with dogs is the easy part\, and that working with their humans is the real challenge? This comprehensive 4-module course is designed specifically for dog trainers\, veterinarians\, shelter workers\, groomers\, and behavior consultants who want to strengthen their communication skills and navigate difficult client interactions with confidence. \nTaught by two experts in conflict resolution who are also seasoned dog professionals with a combined 50 years of experience working with people and their dogs\, this course offers practical strategies drawn from real-world scenarios you’ll actually face in your practice. \nThrough this course\, you’ll learn how to: \n\nEngage clients with genuine curiosity to uncover what’s really driving their concerns\nAvoid common communication mistakes that lead to frustration and breakdown\nStay emotionally grounded when clients are reactive\, dismissive\, or resistant\nHave hard conversations without damaging the relationship\nWork effectively with clients who challenge your expertise or resist your guidance\n\nThis course goes beyond technical training knowledge to address the human side of animal work. You’ll develop the resilience and communication skills needed to build trust\, collaborate effectively\, and create lasting positive change—even with your most challenging clients. \nWhether you’re dealing with clients who won’t follow through\, argue with every suggestion\, or bring conflict into your training sessions\, this course will give you the tools to handle these situations professionally while protecting your own wellbeing. \n** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LIVE SESSIONS ** \nSessions are not recorded\nSessions are 2 hours in duration\nThere are 4 live/online sessions for this course (March 25th\, 27th\, 30th and April 1st – 12:00PM EDT) \nDuration: 2 weeks \nInstructors: Carmaleta Aufderheide & Karis Nafte \nWEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/tails-of-understanding-the-art-of-communication-with-our-human-clients/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-3-23-26-tails-of-understanding-the-art-of-communication-with-our-human-clients-iaabc-fee-applies/
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-2-2-2-2-3-6-2-2-3-2-2-3-3/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:Online Course - Starts 3/24/26 - Critical Applications: Ethical Approaches to Behavior Interventions  - IAABC (fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in developing your skills and strengthening your knowledge on how to best handle and interact with animals while focusing on their welfare and well-being? \nIn this 8-week course\, we will take a deep dive into the uses and applications of critical analysis when handling behavior cases. We will discuss the critical questions that allow us to evaluate our own choice of methods and inform us on how we can best approach each case from a competent\, skilled and humane perspective. And\, importantly\, we will explore whether these methods are the most humane options available to help the individual animal learners live their best lives. \nWhat to expect from this course: \n\nImmersion into developing critical thinking skills and analysis when working maladaptive behavior cases.\nCoverage of best practices to address individual cases using a systematic and informed approach.\nExplanations of more than just how something works but why it works to best navigate the challenging space of current training methods.\nConsideration of the ethical components behind working with nonhuman animal learners.\n\nIs this course for you? \nThe course is not species-specific\, so anyone working with any companion animal species can join. \nA basic understanding of learning science is recommended but not required. \nThough the focus is on behavior interventions\, industry professionals of all experience levels will be able to gain a deeper understanding of humane practices by participating in the course. \n** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS ** \nMeetings are a safe space to ask questions\, share your experiences\, and learn from peers. They are not recorded.\nMeetings take place on Tuesdays at 5:00pm EDT\, beginning March 31st.\nMeetings are 1 hour in duration.\nMeetings begin 1 week after course opens.\nThere are 8 meetings for this course. \nDuration: 8 weeks \nInstructor: Dr. Erin Jones MSc\, PhD\, PgDip\, CPDT-KA\, ADT\, CDBC \nWEBSITE LINK: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/critical-applications/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-course-starts-3-24-26-critical-applications-ethical-approaches-to-behavior-interventions-iaabc-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Course
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SUMMARY:Online Conference - 3/24/26 to 3/26/26 - My Dog Is My Home Conference 2026 - My Dog Is My Home
DESCRIPTION:When a person loses their home\, they experience trauma and grief. Their pet may be their sole source of love and support. \nFor a person experiencing homelessness\, losing their pet can make one of the most difficult times in their life even more painful. Yet\, with few emergency facilities offering pet-inclusive housing\, it’s a decision so many people feel forced to make. We know pet-inclusive solutions to homelessness are not only possible\, they already exist. \nSince 2021\, we have hosted the annual My Dog Is My Home Conference with the hope that someday\, nobody will have to choose between a home and their best friend. By showcasing emerging practices in keeping people and pets together\, we are building the housing solutions and communities we want. \nThe 3-day virtual My Dog Is My Home Conference (Mar 24-26\, 2026) brings together: \n\nLeaders in the field of pet-inclusive housing\nIndividuals with lived experience of homelessness\nHundreds of representatives from human services and animal welfare nonprofits\n\nThe My Dog Is My Home Conference aims to increase access to pet-inclusive emergency and long-term housing through workshops\, webinars\, stories of lived experience\, art\, community networking\, and more. \nAll of this happens online\, so there are no associated expenses beyond registration. \nA win-win-win for people\, animals\, and service providers—pet-inclusive housing: \n\nSupports humans’ mental\, emotional and physical health\nSaves hard-to-adopt animals from languishing or being euthanized in shelters\nFrees space in animal shelters that are beyond their capacity\n\nThis year’s presenters include: \n\nAimee Gilbreath\, President\, PetSmart Charities\nNicholas Weinmeister\, Project Administrator\, USC Homelessness Policy Research Institute\nNoah Patton\, Director of Disaster Recovery Housing\, National Low Income Housing Coalition\n\nNeed financial assistance? We believe cost should never be a barrier to participation. You can apply today for a scholarship. Made possible by a generous sponsorship from Maddie’s Fund®\, #ThanksToMaddie. \nREGISTER NOW:  https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2026-conference
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-3-24-26-to-3-26-26-my-dog-is-my-home-conference-2026-my-dog-is-my-home/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T170000
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SUMMARY:Online Conference - 3/24/26 to 3/26/26 - My Dog Is My Home Conference 2026 - My Dog Is My Home
DESCRIPTION:When a person loses their home\, they experience trauma and grief. Their pet may be their sole source of love and support. \nFor a person experiencing homelessness\, losing their pet can make one of the most difficult times in their life even more painful. Yet\, with few emergency facilities offering pet-inclusive housing\, it’s a decision so many people feel forced to make. We know pet-inclusive solutions to homelessness are not only possible\, they already exist. \nSince 2021\, we have hosted the annual My Dog Is My Home Conference with the hope that someday\, nobody will have to choose between a home and their best friend. By showcasing emerging practices in keeping people and pets together\, we are building the housing solutions and communities we want. \nThe 3-day virtual My Dog Is My Home Conference (Mar 24-26\, 2026) brings together: \n\nLeaders in the field of pet-inclusive housing\nIndividuals with lived experience of homelessness\nHundreds of representatives from human services and animal welfare nonprofits\n\nThe My Dog Is My Home Conference aims to increase access to pet-inclusive emergency and long-term housing through workshops\, webinars\, stories of lived experience\, art\, community networking\, and more. \nAll of this happens online\, so there are no associated expenses beyond registration. \nA win-win-win for people\, animals\, and service providers—pet-inclusive housing: \n\nSupports humans’ mental\, emotional and physical health\nSaves hard-to-adopt animals from languishing or being euthanized in shelters\nFrees space in animal shelters that are beyond their capacity\n\nThis year’s presenters include: \n\nAimee Gilbreath\, President\, PetSmart Charities\nNicholas Weinmeister\, Project Administrator\, USC Homelessness Policy Research Institute\nNoah Patton\, Director of Disaster Recovery Housing\, National Low Income Housing Coalition\n\nNeed financial assistance? We believe cost should never be a barrier to participation. You can apply today for a scholarship. Made possible by a generous sponsorship from Maddie’s Fund®\, #ThanksToMaddie. \nREGISTER NOW:  https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2026-conference
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-3-24-26-to-3-26-26-my-dog-is-my-home-conference-2026-my-dog-is-my-home/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T123000
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SUMMARY:Online Training - 3/25/26 - Reducing Surrenders with Feline Behavior Support Certification Workshop - Community Cats Central (small fee applies)
DESCRIPTION:Led by feline behaviorist Dr. Rachel Geller\, this workshop focuses on how a strong understanding of cat behavior can prevent unnecessary surrenders and keep cats in their homes. Designed for surrender prevention specialists\, shelter staff\, and volunteers\, the session explores compassionate\, practical approaches that address both human concerns and feline needs—helping families and cats stay together. \nThrough real-life case examples with proven outcomes\, you’ll learn how behavior-informed conversations can shift perspectives\, reduce stress\, and create lasting solutions for some of the most common challenges facing cat guardians. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nPrinciples of Effective Surrender Prevention\nLearn the core strategies behind successful surrender prevention and why they work. This section focuses on guiding conversations with empathy\, understanding guardian limitations\, and identifying realistic solutions that support both the cat and the caregiver. \nAddressing Common Behavior Challenges\nExplore practical approaches to the three most frequent reasons cats are surrendered: litter box issues\, destructive scratching\, and inter-cat aggression. Dr. Geller shares field-tested techniques and examples that help redirect problem behaviors while strengthening the human–animal bond. \nValuable Resources & Certification\nTake advantage of the interactive format and live Q&A\, extensive handouts\, and real-life case studies. Attendees will receive a digital certificate after passing a brief quiz and access to a dedicated Facebook group for ongoing networking with fellow feline advocates. Plus the live course recording will be available for you to review for one year. \n#ThanksToMaddie\, we have several scholarships available for those helping cats in the United States. Scholarships are limited so don’t miss your chance to attend at no cost! \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://communitycatscentral.com/events/reducing-surrenders-with-feline-behavior-support-march-2026/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-training-3-25-26-reducing-surrenders-with-feline-behavior-support-certification-workshop-community-cats-central-small-fee-applies/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T170000
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SUMMARY:Online Conference - 3/24/26 to 3/26/26 - My Dog Is My Home Conference 2026 - My Dog Is My Home
DESCRIPTION:When a person loses their home\, they experience trauma and grief. Their pet may be their sole source of love and support. \nFor a person experiencing homelessness\, losing their pet can make one of the most difficult times in their life even more painful. Yet\, with few emergency facilities offering pet-inclusive housing\, it’s a decision so many people feel forced to make. We know pet-inclusive solutions to homelessness are not only possible\, they already exist. \nSince 2021\, we have hosted the annual My Dog Is My Home Conference with the hope that someday\, nobody will have to choose between a home and their best friend. By showcasing emerging practices in keeping people and pets together\, we are building the housing solutions and communities we want. \nThe 3-day virtual My Dog Is My Home Conference (Mar 24-26\, 2026) brings together: \n\nLeaders in the field of pet-inclusive housing\nIndividuals with lived experience of homelessness\nHundreds of representatives from human services and animal welfare nonprofits\n\nThe My Dog Is My Home Conference aims to increase access to pet-inclusive emergency and long-term housing through workshops\, webinars\, stories of lived experience\, art\, community networking\, and more. \nAll of this happens online\, so there are no associated expenses beyond registration. \nA win-win-win for people\, animals\, and service providers—pet-inclusive housing: \n\nSupports humans’ mental\, emotional and physical health\nSaves hard-to-adopt animals from languishing or being euthanized in shelters\nFrees space in animal shelters that are beyond their capacity\n\nThis year’s presenters include: \n\nAimee Gilbreath\, President\, PetSmart Charities\nNicholas Weinmeister\, Project Administrator\, USC Homelessness Policy Research Institute\nNoah Patton\, Director of Disaster Recovery Housing\, National Low Income Housing Coalition\n\nNeed financial assistance? We believe cost should never be a barrier to participation. You can apply today for a scholarship. Made possible by a generous sponsorship from Maddie’s Fund®\, #ThanksToMaddie. \nREGISTER NOW:  https://www.mydogismyhome.org/2026-conference
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/online-conference-3-24-26-to-3-26-26-my-dog-is-my-home-conference-2026-my-dog-is-my-home/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Conference
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/26/26 - Bridging the gap: Shelters and wildlife coexistence - Humane World for Animals
DESCRIPTION:Through Humane World’s Wild Neighbors program\, we work with animal care and control partners to incorporate wildlife into their mission of animal protection. Animal control facilities are increasingly tasked with responding to wildlife issues in their community\, but standard operating procedures often stand in the way of achieving humane outcomes for wildlife. \nThis discussion will combine what we already know with what we are learning from our partners to provide shelters with more resources for staff and the public on humanely solving conflicts with wildlife. The benefits include programs and frameworks for humane outcomes for wildlife in your community\, a reduced workload for officers in the field\, and a greater awareness in the community about how to solve problems with wildlife. \nPresenter: Grace Kahler\, Program Manager\, Wildlife Protection\, Humane World for Animals \nPhoto by Wendy J Keefover/Humane World for Animals \nWEBSITE LINK: https://humanepro.org/trainings/bridging-gap-shelters-and-wildlife-coexistence
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-26-26-bridging-the-gap-shelters-and-wildlife-coexistence-humane-world-for-animals/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Fourth Thursdays - HASS Connect - HASS
DESCRIPTION:You are invited every fourth Thursday of the month\, to join fellow leaders from national\, government\, and non-profit animal welfare organizations for a strategic roundtable discussion focused on the most pressing challenges facing our field. From staffing shortages and volunteer engagement to community trust\, and the evolving role of shelters\, this session invites candid dialogue\, shared learning\, and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you’re leading a municipal agency\, nonprofit organization\, or national initiative\, your insights and experiences are vital to finding solutions. \n*You only need to register for the series once. \nTime: 1-2 p.m. CT \nRegister here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/eYjSHEXEQ–_PxoL4pH2_g#/registration
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-fourth-thursdays-hass-connect-hass/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260326T130000
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SUMMARY:Online Event - 3/26/26 - Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection - Beyond our Safety Net: Navigating Returns\, Risk and Humane Outcomes in Dog Adoptions - Maddie's Fund
DESCRIPTION:This session will explore the complex realities of accepting adoption returns for dogs exhibiting challenging or dangerous behavior. While our goal is always to keep adopted animals in homes\, there are times when a return is requested and the shelter environment may not be in the dog’s best interest—or safe for staff and volunteers. We’ll walk through how to guide adopters through private rehoming when appropriate\, the questions we ask before accepting a behaviorally complex return\, and how we incorporate professional assessments into our decision-making. \nThe session will also cover how we provide compassionate support and clear guidance when behavioral euthanasia is the most humane option. Finally\, we’ll examine how to communicate transparently with staff\, fosters\, and volunteers while centering safety\, quality of life\, and organizational sustainability. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nLearn how to assess behavioral risk while balancing animal welfare\, public safety\, and\nstaff/volunteer well-being.\nUnderstand how to navigate difficult conversations about return\, risk\, and humane\neuthanasia with clarity and empathy.\nGain tools for fostering internal alignment and supporting emotionally invested team\nmembers through hard decisions.\n\nGuest Speaker: Stacy Price\, COO at One Tail at a Time \nAbout Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection:\nJoin 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-18-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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SUMMARY:Webinar - 3/26/26 - Learn What the Monster Likes… and Feed It! Bridging the Animal Rights/Welfare/Control Gap by Focusing on The Link between Animal Abuse and Human Violence - NACA/Justice Clearinghouse
DESCRIPTION:Is your organization rooted in animal rights\, animal welfare\, or animal control? In the eyes of many government officials and funders\, it doesn’t matter—because animal issues often take a back seat to public safety concerns. What does get their attention is the human impact. By demonstrating The Link between animal abuse and human violence\, you can shift the conversation—and the priorities. \nThis webinar introduces the critical connections between animal cruelty and domestic violence\, child maltreatment\, and elder abuse. You’ll learn how to leverage these connections to increase public recognition\, attract new funding\, and elevate your organization’s relevance in broader conversations about safety and well-being. \nThis webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings. \nWEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/learn-what-the-monster-likes-and-feed-it-bridging-the-animal-rights-welfare-control-gap-by-focusing-on-the-link-between-animal-abuse-and-human-violence/
URL:https://www.sheltermedportal.com/event/webinar-3-26-26-learn-what-the-monster-likes-and-feed-it-bridging-the-animal-rights-welfare-control-gap-by-focusing-on-the-link-between-animal-abuse-and-human-violence-naca-justice-cle/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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