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  • Online Course – Starts 9/6/22 – Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice – IAABC (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 9/6/22 – Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice – IAABC (fee applies)

    The IAABC Animal Behavior Consulting Principles & Practice Course is a unique twelve-week, a multi-module course providing a comprehensive overview of the many facets of animal behavior consulting for all species. The course is appropriate for experienced behavior consultants and practitioners as well as those newer to the field with a strong interest in animal behavior. The course features weekly online meetings with a Course Mentor discussing each learning module.

    Course Begins: September 6, 2022
    Duration: 12 weeks
    Instructor: Renée Hall BA, CDBC, CPDT-KA

    Course Highlights

    • 27 renowned experts in the field
    • a comprehensive overview of Animal Behavior Consulting for all species
    • the only course to cover all facets of Animal Behavior Consulting
    • weekly online Mentor Meetings for ongoing support and further learning

    Presenters include:

    Dr. Mary Burch; Dr. Dan Estep; Dr. Susan Friedman; Dr. Lore Haug; Dr. Suzanne Hetts; Dr. Karen Overall; Dr. Chris Pachel; Chirag Patel; Ken Ramirez; Kathy Sdao; Mychelle Blake; Veronica Boutelle; Kristin Buller, LSCW; Brian Burton; Steve Dale; Dr. Sheila D’Arpino; Jessica Dolce; Gail Fisher; Sarah Fraser; Dr. Evon Hekkala; Dr. Jessica Hekman; Dr. Elinor Karlsson; Theresa McKeon; Gina Phairas; Randi Rossman; Dr. Rise VanFleet; Miranda Workman

    Topics covered include:

    Learning Science; Applied Behavior Analysis; Functional Analysis and Intervention Design; Biology; Ethology; Genetics; Marker Training; Case Studies; Desensitization and Counter Conditioning; Program Management; Behavioral Medicine; LIMA Practices; TAGteach; Business Promotion and Social Media Strategies; Interpreting Scientific Studies; the Human Side of the Equation; Sheltering, Fostering and Enrichment; Animal Welfare Science; Compassion Fatigue

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/animal-behavior-consulting-principles-practice/

  • Online Course – Starts 9/12/22 – Canine Social Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 9/12/22 – Canine Social Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)

    This course will teach you about canine communication, play, greetings, conflict resolution behaviors, and puppy social development. Dig into the science of canine social behavior, with an emphasis on dog-to-dog social interactions. Veterinarians, behavior consultants, trainers, groomers, kennel staff, shelter workers, day care staff, pet sitters, dog walkers, and keen guardians will all benefit from this course.

    This course will help you:

    • Explain the importance of social relationships between dogs from a scientific perspective
    • Accurately interpret body language in dogs and understand how body language is linked to emotional states and communication
    • Describe and understand the stages of puppy development and how development can affect adult behaviors, including the development of problem behaviors
    • Recognize and interpret play and greeting behaviors in dogs
    • Describe the functions of conflict and reconciliation behaviors in dogs

    Course Begins: September 12, 2022
    Duration: 5 Weeks
    Instructor:  Camille Ward, PhD, CAAB

    ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS **

    • Auditors do not attend online meetings
    • Meetings are not recorded
    • Meetings take place on Mondays at 12:00 pm Eastern (first meeting September 19th)
    • Meetings are 1 hour in duration
    • There are 5 meetings for this course

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/canine-social-behavior/

  • Online Course – Starts 9/27/22 – The Forensics of Aggression: Working With and Evaluating Canine Aggression – IAABC (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 9/27/22 – The Forensics of Aggression: Working With and Evaluating Canine Aggression – IAABC (fee applies)

    Jim Crosby is widely recognized as an expert in the field of dog bites, dog aggression, and fatal dog attacks. In this four-part course, Jim is sharing his hard-won knowledge and experience about dog aggression, bites, communication, and what we can do with all of this as we go through our personal and professional journeys through the canine world.

    Four Modules, four live meetings (Full Students only), and experience that literally only exists in a hand full of places in the world, Jim is here to share those experiences and the understanding he has gained in nearly twenty years of dealing with the worst of the worst – and a few dogs too.

    By the end of this course, you will be able to:

    • Recognize the purpose of aggression and when it is or is not appropriate
    • Analyze how bites happen and what evidence they leave
    • Evaluate WHICH dog did it, and the basis of inclusion and exclusion of potential suspects
    • Exchange signals with problem dogs and build the beginnings of trust
    • Explore dog case evaluations and their application to individual dogs

    Graphic Content Warning: Course contains images of fatal dog bites and injuries.

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS 

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

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/forensics-of-aggression/

  • Conference – 9/23/22 to 9/25/22 – Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference 2022 – Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations (fee applies)

    Conference – 9/23/22 to 9/25/22 – Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference 2022 – Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations (fee applies)

    3 days. 25 sessions. Endless networking. Join the Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations for the Midwest’s premiere event for animal welfare professionals advocates in our region! Join us for sessions on a variety of hot topics in animal sheltering and rescue, including fundraising, TNR, and more! The conference also offers an invaluable opportunity to network, learn, and have some fun! Follow us on Facebook for updates!

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.missourianimals.org/aboutmasc

  • Reach Out to Join Our California Outreach Team

    Reach Out to Join Our California Outreach Team

    Our person

    We’re looking for a seasoned shelter professional who is ready to roll their sleeves up and apply their years of shelter operation and animal care experience to a program that is designed to scale humane, community-centered practices to shelters of every type. 

    If you share our passion for supporting shelters in reaching their goals through inclusion, transparency, organizational wellness, purpose-driven innovation, and barrier-busting programs, we’d like to learn more about your experience and vision for community-based animal sheltering. 

    What your role would look and feel like

    Each member of our outreach team has an area of interest that together allows us to offer shelters well-rounded support. You’ll be lending your operational and animal care expertise to round out a team of veterinarians specializing in data analysis, facility design, housing, behavior & enrichment, infectious disease management, free-roaming cat programming, and Capacity for Care. You’ll be visiting shelters in person, working with shelter personnel through phone, Zoom and email, and participating in our online training courses hosted in the Learniverse.

    Is this opportunity speaking to YOU?

    Do you love working with animals but find one of your superpowers is supporting and mentoring people? Do you know firsthand how satisfying it is to streamline processes and remove barriers for staff, animals, and the communities we assist? Are you ready to take what you’ve learned and pass it along to your California colleagues? Let’s talk about transitioning into the next chapter of your career where you’ll scale the number of animals you help by coaching, supporting, and serving the people that care for them.

    We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

    Remote work is an option but the candidate must live in California (preference for those with roots and experience in California) or be willing to relocate.

    At least 4 years of experience in organizational operations management (non-profit, government or similar) is required, with some significant experience in animal shelter management/operations.

    To apply or share with a colleague, click here by July 10: Careers (universityofcalifornia.edu)

  • Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    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.

    Who Should Join?
    Executive 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.

    Win Ca$h for Attending!
    Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 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.

    Register Today
    Join 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.

    All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

    Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

  • Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    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.

    Who Should Join?
    Executive 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.

    Win Ca$h for Attending!
    Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 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.

    Register Today
    Join 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.

    All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

    Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

  • Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    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.

    Who Should Join?
    Executive 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.

    Win Ca$h for Attending!
    Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 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.

    Register Today
    Join 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.

    All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

    Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

  • Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    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.

    Who Should Join?
    Executive 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.

    Win Ca$h for Attending!
    Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 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.

    Register Today
    Join 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.

    All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

    Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

  • Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    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.

    Who Should Join?
    Executive 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.

    Win Ca$h for Attending!
    Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 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.

    Register Today
    Join 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.

    All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

    Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations