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  • Webinar – 10/13/22 – Door Dashing: Get a Grip on Your Escape Artist – FDSA (fee applies)

    Webinar – 10/13/22 – Door Dashing: Get a Grip on Your Escape Artist – FDSA (fee applies)

    Does your home have an open-door policy? As in, “The door’s open, WATCH THE DOG!”

    An open door can mean a lot of exciting things to a dog: A chance to be the first to greet whoever’s out there; an opportunity for an unauthorized adventure through the neighbourhood; an invitation to chase after a squirrel, the mail carrier, a cyclist, or a moving car (yikes!).

    This webinar will lay out all the possible ways you can get a proper grip on door dashing, from training useful behaviours to implementing easy management tips. Attendees will be able to apply some of these immediately after the webinar.

    An open door will no longer be something to worry about! You can finally rest assured that your dog (and others) will be safe, even if the door is accidentally left open.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

  • Webinar – 11/2/22 – Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Pathway Planning: Get on Track to Save More Lives! – ASPCApro

    Webinar – 11/2/22 – Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Zoomies: Pathway Planning: Get on Track to Save More Lives! – ASPCApro

    One of the most critical, yet often overlooked, steps in the shelter intake process is pathway planning. Pathway planning from day 1 (or before!) can help ensure that animals in your care have a humane, enriched, and efficient stay in the shelter.

    During this webinar, we’ll share tips you can use throughout an animal’s stay to keep them cruising along their path (or help them take an appropriate detour), including population rounds, pre-selection, foster-to-adopt, and other lifesaving programs.

    Takeaways

    • Understand how pathway planning can decrease length-of-stay and help you maintain your capacity for care
    • Identify potential pathway roadblocks and solutions to break through
    • Learn tools to help keep the flow of animals moving

    Suited For
    Animal welfare leaders and staff working in the Northern Tier (Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin), but all are welcome.

    Credits
    The ASPCA is an approved provider of content, which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specification.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/northern-tier-shelter-initiative-zoomies-pathway-planning-get-track-save-more

  • Online Event – 10/27/22 – The Realities of being a Veterinary Technician in 2022 – The Bridge Club

    Online Event – 10/27/22 – The Realities of being a Veterinary Technician in 2022 – The Bridge Club

    In this conversation, we let the veterinary technicians share the state of the profession today, the opportunities for growth and a real, real solution to manage workflow and value of the technician that can be implemented today!  Special thank you to Idexx for bring this powerful conversation forward.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/the-realities-of-being-a-veterinary-technician-in-2022

  • Online Course – Starts 1/11/23 – Fundamentals of Ethology – IAABC (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 1/11/23 – Fundamentals of Ethology – IAABC (fee applies)

    Think outside the Skinner box! Ethology is the scientific and objective study of how animals behave in the real world. This course will teach you the core concepts of ethology — how animals see their world, and why they behave the way they do.

    You’ll learn how the environment, individual personality, and genetics all interact. This course is great for anyone new to ethology, working or interested in sheltering, zoos, training, and behavior, and everyone interested in getting the most out of their relationship with a companion animal, personal or professional.

    Ethology is the study of animal behavior and its evolution, and is a key factor in having true expertise in the understanding of animals.

    • How do animals see and interact with their world?
    • What does this mean in terms of how they behave?
    • How will this change and enhance your understanding of behavior?
    • How can this understanding dramatically improve your ability to work with, and help animals?

    An understanding of ethology, and the exploration of these questions will forever change how you think about the animals we live and work with.

    Course Begins: January 11, 2023

    Duration: 4 weeks

    Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB

    ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS **

    • Auditors do not attend online meetings
    • Meetings are not recorded
    • Meetings take place on Wednesdays at 1:00 pm Eastern (first meeting January 18th)
    • Meetings are 1 hour in duration
    • There are 4 meetings for this course

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-ethology/

  • Online Event – 10/27/22 – Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Geraldine D’Silva – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Event – 10/27/22 – Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Geraldine D’Silva – Maddie’s Fund

    Growing up in India, Geraldine developed a deep understanding of equality and the human / animal bond. From an early age, she’d care for stray dogs in her neighborhood – feeding them and taking them to a local shelter. Later, that compassion expanded using her degree in Sociology which took her to remote villages to study the caste system and women’s empowerment, and then volunteering with those experiencing homelessness. An M.B.A. from the Edinburgh Business School gave her even greater skills, but as a foreigner both in Scotland and then in the U.S., finding meaningful work was a serious challenge. Join us to hear about her journey across the globe and what inspired her to be courageous in the face of adversity.

    Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith hosts the discussion and Q+A. Afterwards, continue the conversation with Geraldine on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://maddies.fund/candidconvoGeraldineDSilva

    The program will be recorded and made available on Maddie’s University for continuing education credit for both CAWA and NACA.

    Geraldine D'Silva hugging black dog on couch

    With work experience in three continents and over 10 years of operational leadership, Geraldine has a passion for building innovative community programs and strategic partnerships to bridge the gap between human and animal well-being, to increase access to care. She led a small non-profit through a merger & acquisition with one of the largest animal welfare organizations in the US, and over 8 years strategically helped integrate the services throughout the 140-year-old animal shelter, enabling it to pivot to the new community-centered model that is now unfolding. Brought up in India, she did her B.A. in Sociology which took her to remote villages to study the caste system and women’s empowerment. She has an M.B.A. from the Edinburgh Business School in Scotland and a background in research consultancy, advertising and branding.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://maddies.fund/REGISTERCandidConvoGeraldineDSilva

  • Webinar – 10/6/22 – 5 Games to Teach Your Dog to Stay Connected – FDSA (fee applies)

    Webinar – 10/6/22 – 5 Games to Teach Your Dog to Stay Connected – FDSA (fee applies)

    Do you struggle to get your dog to pay attention to you? Is your dog really distracted during training or trials? Do you sometimes wonder how you can build attention and connection between you and your dog?

    Dogs disconnect from their handlers for lots of reasons, and it’s a very frustrating problem to have! Thankfully, there are things that you can do to help prevent your dog from disconnecting!

    In this webinar you’ll learn 5 simple games to teach your dog how to stay connected to you during training sessions. These games will cover some of the more common reasons that your dog disconnects and will improve your training, reduce frustration for all parties, and increase your odds of success in trial situations!

    Teach these games early, listen to your dog, systematically increase criteria and distractions, and you’ll have a willing engaged partner during training sessions!

    Please Note: This webinar is back by popular demand. Please check your webinar library before purchasing.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

  • Webinar – 11/2/22 – Traumatismo Encefalocraneano (Traumatic Brain Injury) – VETGirl

    Webinar – 11/2/22 – Traumatismo Encefalocraneano (Traumatic Brain Injury) – VETGirl

    Do YOU get a headache from head trauma?

    En este webinar libre de costo, de 1-hora de VETgirl Español, la Dra. Mariana A. Pardo, BVSc, MV, DACVECC nos hablará sobre la fisiopatología del traumatismo encefalocraneano y los efectos de las injuria secundaria. Se discutirá el proceso del reflejo de Cushing y la importancia de la presión de perfusión cerebral. El manejo de estos casos, incluyendo el tratamiento, soporte vital y pronóstico se discutirán en detalle.

    In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl Spanish webinar, Dr. Mariana A. Pardo, BVSc, MV, DACVECC reviews the pathophysiology of primary and secondary brain injury. Tune in to learn how to recognize the signs of increased intracranial pressure and the pathophysiology of the Cushing’s reflex. Physical exam findings and the use of the modified Glasgow Coma Score will also be reviewed, along with diagnostics and various treatment options.

    *NOTE: This webinar will only be available in Spanish.

    Thanks to sponsorship from Congreso Veterinario de León, this webinar is FREE to all!

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/november-2-2022-traumatismo-encefalocraneano-traumatic-brain-injury/

  • Webinar – 10/27/22 – Cancer ABCs: Aspirates, Biopsies, Cytology – VETGirl

    Webinar – 10/27/22 – Cancer ABCs: Aspirates, Biopsies, Cytology – VETGirl

    Frustrated by aspirates, non-diagnostic samples, and best practices for skin masses?

    In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Blue Buffalo webinar, Dr. Sue Ettinger, DACVIM (Oncology) will review the importance of early diagnosis of skin masses and new guidelines for when to diagnose lumps and bumps in our patients. Tune in for a practical approach to cancer cytology for the general practitioner, including how to improve your in-house cytology skills of determining the tissue of origin and whether the mass is benign or malignant!

    Thanks to sponsorship from Blue Buffalo, this webinar is FREE to all!

    Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now! All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-27-2022-cancer-abcs-aspirates-biopsies-cytology/

  • Online Event – 10/4/22 – YouTube Live: Chronic Vomiting Cats: What Can We Do? – VETGirl

    Online Event – 10/4/22 – YouTube Live: Chronic Vomiting Cats: What Can We Do? – VETGirl

    Oh, that vomiting cat!

    In this complimentary, 30-minute, VETgirl–Blue Buffalo YouTube LIVE event, Dr. Adam Rudinsky, MS, DACVIM reviews the problem of vomiting in cats. He will discuss how prevalent, concerning, and important chronic vomiting is to the health and well-being of our feline patient population. Help debunk the myth of ‘normal vomiting’ in cats! Tune in to get a clinical update on appropriate strategies to screen, diagnose and treat your chronic vomiting feline patients.

    NOTE: There is no registration required for this CE opportunity. Simply go to our YouTube Page where the webinar will be held LIVE at the time of the event!

    Thanks to sponsorship from Blue Buffalo, this YouTube LIVE event is FREE to all! Earn RACE-approved CE when you watch it LIVE!

    Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to join now!

    *Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/october-4-2022-youtube-live-chronic-vomiting-cats-what-can-we-do/

  • Hybrid Conference – 10/7/22 to 10/8/22 – The Gathering: A Virtual CARE Convening – CARE (fee applies)

    Hybrid Conference – 10/7/22 to 10/8/22 – The Gathering: A Virtual CARE Convening – CARE (fee applies)

    THE GATHERING is a place to listen to proximate leaders identify their barriers and share their successes to create equitable solutions. The in-person conference takes place on Friday, October 7 from 9am – 4pm ET and Saturday October 8 (in-person only) from 9am – 2pm ET in Philadelphia.

    Want to join virtually? You can get an all day pass to watch the Friday presentations at The Gathering virtually for just $35.

    The Gathering is an introduction to the Human and Animal Well-being framework in which CARE’s mission-driven work is illustrated. As such, we’ve designed a day that focuses on community wisdom and the unique perspective of Black, Indigenous, and other people of color identified as proximate leaders through our CARE Center program.

    CARE views this as a great opportunity for human and animal well-being stakeholders to do some deep listening and take this knowledge to contribute to opportunities with individuals and communities who lack direct engagement or investment by animal welfare. By sharing the work of people of color, who are historically underfunded, we hope to elevate and inspire continued collaboration and support.

    WEBSITE LINK:  http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gathering-a-virtual-care-convening-tickets-425035932917