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  • Webinar – 9/2/21 – Julie Flanery – Imitiation and Mimicry: You Can Do It! – FDSA (fee applies)

    Webinar – 9/2/21 – Julie Flanery – Imitiation and Mimicry: You Can Do It! – FDSA (fee applies)

    It gave me shivers the first time my dog mimicked me, to do what I just did… on cue.

    In teaching my dog to imitate and mimic behaviors I demonstrated for her, I felt a unique connection and discovered a new way to communicate with my dog. You too can have that same feeling of wonder, amazement and surprise the first time, and every time your dog shows just how capable they are of this extraordinary skill.

    Come and learn a step-by-step protocol developed by Claudia Fugazza, that teaches your dog to not only mimic your behavior, but transfer that understanding in the teaching of new, unknown behaviors.  Learn how teaching your dog to imitate you can enhance any training method you already use.

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

  • VIN Rounds – 8/26/21 – How Do You Know When? Approaching Death with Dignity – VIN/VSPN

    VIN Rounds – 8/26/21 – How Do You Know When? Approaching Death with Dignity – VIN/VSPN

    Presented by Lynn Hendrix, DVM, CHPV

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10098341

  • Webinar – 9/23/21 – The Cutting Edge on Eyelid Disorders in Dogs – VETGirl

    Webinar – 9/23/21 – The Cutting Edge on Eyelid Disorders in Dogs – VETGirl

    In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Jane Sykes, PhD,DACVIM reviews current understanding of the epidemiology of Lyme disease in dogs and humans. Tune in to learn the approach to diagnosis of Lyme, what to do about unsuspected positive test results, when to treat, and the role of vaccination and differences in vaccine types!

    Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar free to all!

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/september-23-2021-logical-lyme-lessons/

  • Webinar – 9/22/21 – The Cutting Edge on Eyelid Disorders in Dogs – VETGirl (fee applies)

    Webinar – 9/22/21 – The Cutting Edge on Eyelid Disorders in Dogs – VETGirl (fee applies)

    Join us for this 2-hour, VETgirl ophthalmology CE track webinar where Dr. Shelby Reinstein, DACVO presents various eyelid disorders in dogs with tons of clinical photos and surgical tips. Tune in to learn about distichia & ectopic cilia, entropion, blepharitis, and eyelid neoplasia. More importantly, find out how to medically & surgically manage these eyelid disorders in dogs.

    Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.

    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/september-22-2021-the-cutting-edge-on-eyelid-disorders-in-dogs/

  • Webinar – 9/21/21 – Personnel Management: Not One Size Fits All – VETGirl (fee applies)

    Webinar – 9/21/21 – Personnel Management: Not One Size Fits All – VETGirl (fee applies)

    In this VETgirl practice management webinar, Dr. Heather Douglas, MBA, CVA reviews personnel management for the veterinary professional. Managing and leading your team depends on the individual team members. Not all team members will benefit from the same style of management, so tune in to identify the best practices for guiding your team and their individual needs!

    Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.

    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/september-21-2021-personnel-management-not-one-size-fits-all/

  • Webinar – 11/9/21 – Critical Incident Stress Management for the ACO – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Webinar – 11/9/21 – Critical Incident Stress Management for the ACO – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Today’s Animal Control Officer will be exposed to a variety of critical incidents in their career. Seeing people and pets in perilous situations can cause significant stress on responding officers. Compassion fatigue is a real threat to your personal and professional health.  Finding ways to manage critical incident stress can make a huge difference in your life, as well as those around you. This session will explore critical incident stress management for today’s Animal Control Officer.

     

    Presenter

    Based out of Daytona Beach, Florida, Adam Leath is the Director of Volusia County Animal Services. He investigates and responds to situations involving animal victims of natural disasters and animal cruelty cases in Volusia County.  Leath was formerly a Regional Director of the Field Investigations and Response Team at the ASPCA where he led one of the largest operations in ASPCA history with the seizure of over 1,000 animals in August of 2016. Leath has responded to multiple dogfighting operations throughout his time at the ASPCA, including the second-largest dogfighting bust in U.S. history in 2013, resulting in the seizure of more than 400 dogs.

    Leath holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science from the University of Tennessee and a Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Forensic Science from the University of Florida. He is a courtesy Assistant Professor for the Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.  He is a Director on the Board of Directors for the National Animal Care and Control Association. Leath is a Past President of the International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association and is a Certified National Animal Cruelty Investigator through the University of Missouri. He has also been certified in Equine Cruelty Investigation through the University of Colorado. Leath has been certified as an expert witness in animal fighting and animal cruelty in the states of Florida and New York.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/critical-incident-stress-management-for-the-aco/

  • Webinar – 8/26/21 – Changing the Way We Work: Experiences with the Elements from Pilot Shelter Directors – HASS

    Webinar – 8/26/21 – Changing the Way We Work: Experiences with the Elements from Pilot Shelter Directors – HASS

    The old way of animal services is transforming as we speak but change comes with challenges and success. Hear from innovative shelter directors why they want to change the way they run their shelters, how their perceptions have changed, and so much more. Join us for an engaging conversation between HASS pilot shelter directors, Mike Wheeler of Cabot Animal Support Services in Arkansas, Shelly Simmons of Greenville County Animal Care in South Carolina, Ann Dunn from Oakland Animal Services in California, and Jorge Ortega from Guilford County Animal Shelter in North Carolina, led by Gina Knepp, HASS Executive Committee member and National Shelter Engagement Director at Michelson Found Animals. Learn what these industry leaders think the biggest challenges will be in the future, and what they think animal services will look like with HASS elements being successfully implemented in more and more shelters across the globe. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from these amazing leaders and organizations.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5516291500934/WN_yMozYO9eQVObgtHo4pHLrA

  • Online Course – Starts 1/16/22- Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning – IAABC (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 1/16/22- Fundamentals of Animal Behavior and Learning – IAABC (fee applies)

    This course will help you:

    • Think scientifically about animal training and behavior consulting for all species.
    • Understand and break training into component principles.
    • Understand environmental events that maintain behavior.
    • Increase your ability to be humane and effective.
    • Understand how labels such as “aggressive” or “submissive” cloud our thinking and our work.
    • Consider what we are describing when we say an animal is “confident,” “creative,” “a problem solver,” and how we should approach those learners.
    • See the common principles at play in different animals & species.
    • Become a more effective and humane trainer by cutting through the jargon and directly assessing behavior.

    Duration: 4 weeks

    Instructor: JoAnna Platzer, B.Sc. & Dr. Erica Feuerbacher

    Course Activities, Objectives, & Assessment

    Online Lectures: Each week there will be several short videos (10-20 minutes each; typically 60-90 minutes total per week) that will discuss the topics for that week.

    Online Readings with Reading Guides: Each week you will have a scientific reading with a guide to help you navigate the reading. The paper will exemplify the principles being discussed that week.

    Online Assignments: During Weeks 1-3, you will have 1-2 short online assignments each week. Some of these will entail you giving an example and then giving feedback on examples provided by a few of your fellow students.

    Online posts: During Weeks 2-4 you will post two questions, comments or reflections relevant to the material from the previous week to the discussion forum. You will also respond to at least two of your fellow students’ posts from that week (= a total of four posts per week). Your questions and responses will be graded based on their thoughtfulness and completeness.

    Final Project: During Week 4, you will complete a final project/paper in which you will synthesize the topics covered to cohesively analyze and scientifically critique publicly available training videos and handouts.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/fundamentals-of-animal-behavior-and-learning/

  • Online Event – 9/14/21 – Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Akisha Townsend Eaton – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Event – 9/14/21 – Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Akisha Townsend Eaton – Maddie’s Fund

    Join us for an open, informal 30-minute conversation and Q+A with Akisha Townsend Eaton, Attorney.

    A former legislative attorney for Best Friends Animal Society and for the Humane Society of the United States, Akisha’s current work involves supporting groundbreaking advancements for animals through the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s litigation, legislative and criminal justice initiatives as well as for members of the public seeking legal assistance for animal-related matters.

    In this discussion with Maddie’s Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith, Akisha shares her story from multiple angles. She speaks of how the work of animal lifesaving and animal protection policy are interwoven and how ultimately all social policy can work together – especially in removing barriers created by systemic bias.

    You may even hear from her newly adopted rabbit, Tiger!

    Afterwards, continue the conversation with Akisha on Maddie’s Pet Forum: https://bit.ly/candidconvoakishatownsendeaton

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://maddiesfund-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAodO2srTsuHte1OkLNZyoMKtzxvUjNEzO7

  • Online Conference – 11/13/21 to 11/14/21 – MCVMA 2021 Annual Conference – MCVMA (fee applies)

    Online Conference – 11/13/21 to 11/14/21 – MCVMA 2021 Annual Conference – MCVMA (fee applies)

    Come join us as we will be hosting the first ever MCVMA Annual Conference. This year the conference theme is RISE: Resource | Inclusion | Support | Elevate. This conference will host an all Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) speaker line-up, hours of CE ranging from DEI, wellbeing, to community medicine, and a number of exciting events and workshops.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.mcvma.org/riseconference2021