Whether you come to safe, sunny Las Vegas in person or enjoy the supplemental virtual opportunities – experience world-class education, collaboration, and innovation. For the first time ever, we are offering 20+ CE hours online in addition to the in-person conference! This means you can virtually participate in select conference content from anywhere until 11/10/2021.
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Webinar – 8/20/21 – Reading the Waves of Capnography – Think Anesthesia
Register now for our next live Think Anesthesia® event, Reading the Waves of Capnography on Friday, Aug. 20th at 10am PDT | 12pm CDT | 1 pm EDT. Amanda M. Shelby, BSc, RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) will review capnography for respiratory monitoring of intubated patients, the normal capnogram and present real, abnormal capnograph waves forms for interpretation. We will review their potential causes and optimal treatments. Breathe easier following this interactive webinar focused on interpretation of capnography waveforms. This presentation is worth 1 hour of RACE approved CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/webinars
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Online Course – 12/4/21 to 12/5/21 – Aggression in Dogs Workshop – Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)
- Are you currently working with aggressive dogs or have an interest in learning more about how to safely work with aggressive dogs?
- Would you like to learn hands-on defensive handling skills?
- Do you want to add more to your toolbox for modifying aggressive behavior in dogs?
Michael Shikashio, CDBC and Trish McMillan MSc, CPDT-KA, ACCBC, CDBC will be presenting a two-day workshop on safety, defensive handling, and the behavior modification techniques used with aggressive dogs. Attendees will learn what is needed before working with aggressive dogs, gain hands-on experience in defensive handling and leash skills, and see videos of behavior change in aggression cases. This workshop is open to all trainers, behavior consultants, veterinarians, shelter staff, animal control officers, and anyone interested in learning more about dog aggression and how to stay safe.
Registration
Cost: $195
Via Live Stream and the events WILL BE RECORDED
Cancellation Policy
Refunds up to 30 days before the event. After that date, no refunds will be given.
CEU’s
CCPDT, IAABC and KPA – 14 CEUs, RACE 15 CE
RACE Attendees will have two weeks to view the recordings and submit for CE, all others will have one year to do so.
WEBSITE LINK: https://thelooseleashacademy.com/seminars-list/aggression-in-dogs-seminar
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Webinar – 9/13/21 – Imagination and Creativity – Dr. Robert Hewings BSc. MA. D/Prof – PPG (fee applies)
Consider this; do you know a person that thinks outside the box? Has novel ideas, achievements, sometimes failures, is a problem solver, and demonstrates persistence and resilience? Are these people creative people? Could we as dog trainers assist our dogs in becoming creative in their work, in their problem solving?
The objectives for this webinar will encourage the candidates to think about and address the following:
- How can we avoid frustration in our training?
- How can we empower our dogs to commence problem solving?
- How can we ‘spice up our training’ keeping our students and their dogs wanting more?
CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)
About Your Presenter
Author of the award winning ’Scent Training for every dog’ (First Stone Publishers) and head of learning and development for the UK College of Scent Detection, Dr Robert Hewings is a highly experienced Canine Trainer.
Rob retired from London’s Metropolitan Police after 30 years’ exemplary service, 25 of which was as an operational police dog handler. The final nine years as a full-time police instructor with the world-famous Metropolitan Police Dog Training Establishment. He has successfully underpinned his valuable operational experience with the highest academic qualifications, his Doctoral study is entitled ‘Is there a better way? Can humanistic education improve operant conditioning in canine scent detection training?’
During his time at the prestigious Metropolitan Police Dog Training Establishment (2007-2016) Rob headed the training for SWAT dogs, and was active in the instruction and development in all aspects of Police Search Dog Training. He played an active role in the instruction and development of the ‘Canine Training Instructor’ authoring two training manuals, and designing coaching programmes that have enhanced the effective performance of operational dog handlers.
After his retirement in 2016 Rob, took on new challenges to complete his desire to learn, lecturing at university (BSc Canine Behaviour and Training) where he specialised in ‘Assistance Dog Training’, writing his book, and practical assistance dog training using scent-work within epilepsy alert, diabetes alert and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder alert. He also attended Bergin University of Canine Studies where he gained a valuable insight into assistance dog training, particularly for PTSD sufferers.
Rob is now head of learning and development with the UK College of Scent Detection where he has been invited to share his knowledge world-wide, lecturing in USA, Australia and Europe. He is presently engaged in writing two academic papers for enhancing scent detection within the assistance dog community and emotional learning in our dogs.
However, prior to joining the Police Service Rob was a member of the British Army, and as a veteran himself, he has now combined his dog training and academic knowledge becoming a training advisor and consultant for the UK Charity Bravehound (www.Bravehound.co.uk). Here he has pioneered an assistance dog training methodology to incorporate scent alerts for PTSD. Realising the potential of ‘Scent Alert’ for PTSD assistance dogs, where the dog will alert to the onset of a nightmare, or day time anxiety attack. Rob is coaching a Phd student who is writing her thesis supporting and researching Robs hypothesis that dogs can detect these disturbing events, giving our veterans life changing assistance from the dogs.
Finally, Rob truly understands the importance of a positive training schedule with the dogs he trains and the people he coaches. He wishes to share his love and experience of search training with you and your dog. Witnessing the enjoyment, enthusiasm and excitement the dogs get from being engaged in the natural process of ‘nose-work’ has been his guilty pleasure for the last 25 years, long may this continue!!
WEBSITE LINK: https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4188568
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Webinar – 8/19/21 – Jennifer Kolar – Train the Person in Front of You: Make Your Training Accessible – FDSA (fee applies)
We know to train the dog in front of us, but what about the person? Our human clients, like their pets, bring a variety of abilities and skills to the table. In your work with the human end of the leash, have you considered:
- How you would adjust your training plans and lessons to the needs of people with disabilities?
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w you could teach a dog to lie down when you can’t get on the floor to lure or when a clicker is too difficult to use? - How you might coach someone in a wheelchair on how to potty train their puppy?
- How you would coach a client who doesn’t have use of their hands and can’t hold a leash?
- How we can make it so that everyone c
an train?
This webinar aims to answer the question of how dog trainers can improve accessibility and accommodations for everyone — be they pet dog owners, sports enthusiasts or service dog handlers. We begin by diving into different types of disabilities and medical conditions that you may encounter as a trainer and appropriate etiquette when interacting with people with disabilities. We explore accommodations, action plans, and tools for adaptive training to have in mind. Through exercises and scenarios, you will develop skills to help you work with people with a variety of accessibility needs in creative and innovative ways. The accessibility team at Atlas Assistance Dogs® will help you learn how to meet a client where they are, recognize what a non-disabled trainer may take for granted, and discover how to use positive reinforcement in ways you haven’t considered.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars
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VIN Rounds – 8/3/21 – Cats, Pain, and Fear: An Unholy Triumvirate – VIN/AAFP
Presented by Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.vin.com/doc/?id=10254746
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Webinar – 8/10/21 – Donors ARE Data: How to Create Equity and Inclusion In Your Donor Data Practices – Network for Good
Donors tell us who they are and what they need from their relationship with us by the information they provide: who they are, why they give, and what matters to them.
It’s up to us to ensure we’re listening and treating them with dignity and respect.
But what if our processes are not inclusive? Could we be misrepresenting our donors – or worse!?!
In this session we’ll look at best practices in data management to ensure you’re building equity, inclusion, and representation in your database and discuss ways you can better recognize your donors for who they are.
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/donors-are-data-how-to-create-equity-and-inclusion-in-your-donor-data-practices/
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Webinar – 9/9/21 – Resistant Heartworm: What you should know, no matter where you practice – VETGirl
But I don’t live down south where there’s heartworm!
In this 1-hour, online VETgirl–Zoetis webinar, Dr. Molly Savadelis, PhD reviews important updates about resistant heartworm strains, where they are, and what you need to know. Tune in to learn the latest research into drivers of resistance and efficacy of preventives against known resistant strains.
Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis, this webinar free to all!
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!
*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/september-9-2021-resistant-heartworm-what-you-should-know-no-matter-where-you-practice/
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Webinar – 8/31/21 – Fear, Failure, and Fakery: Outsmarting Imposter Syndrome – VETGirl (fee applies)
In this VETgirl online CE webinar, Jeannine Moga, MA, MSW, LCSW and Chief Happiness Officer of VETgirl, reviews how veterinary professionals can combat imposter syndrome within our field. This webinar will review individual and team-based tools for outsmarting imposter syndrome in support of optimal wellbeing, performance, and work/life satisfaction.
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!
*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/august-31-2021-fear-failure-and-fakery-outsmarting-imposter-syndrome/
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Webinar – 10/20/21 – Aging Gracefully: Update on Canine and Feline Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome – Fear Free
In part due to the excellent veterinary care that we deliver to our patients, we are presented with more geriatric cats and dogs now than we were 10 years ago. Most of us didn’t learn much about how to recognize and treat cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) in dogs and cats. In this session, attendees will learn the most up to date prevention strategies and treatments of CDS in dogs and cats.
In this webinar, Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, will cover:
1. The most common clinical signs of CDS
2. The most commonly used treatments
3. How non-medical treatments can be effective in the management of CDS patientsAbout the Presenter
Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. After completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Coral Springs Animal Hospital, she worked as a primary care veterinarian for two and a half years. She completed a three-year residency in behavioral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2006 and passed the board examination later that year. During her residency, she received the Resident Research Award from the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB) two years in a row.
Dr. Radosta lectures nationally and internationally for veterinary professionals and pet owners and is the author of a number of textbook chapters and scientific research articles, She also co-authored “From Fearful to Fear Free: A Positive Program to Free Your Dog from Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias” with Dr. Marty Becker, Mikkel Becker, and Wailani Sung.
She is the section editor for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and served on the 2015 AAHA Canine and Feline Behavior Management Guidelines Task Force.
This webinar is brought to you by our friends at Zoetis Petcare.
WEBSITE LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BsVQDlTjTLuw0PS0t20_nw