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  • Webinar – 8/30/21 – It Takes a Village: Cases. Presented by Dr. Lisa Radosta – PPG (fee applies)

    Webinar – 8/30/21 – It Takes a Village: Cases. Presented by Dr. Lisa Radosta – PPG (fee applies)

    Through a case series, this session will explore how the partnership between veterinary behaviorist, dog training professional and pet parent improves the lives of the dogs they collectively treat.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Learn through case-based learning how dog training professionals, behavior technicians and veterinary behaviorists can work together to provide the best outcome for the patients that we share.
    • Learn through case-based learning how to approach the topic of medical treatment for a behavior disorder.
    • Learn through case-based learning what roles the veterinarian, veterinary technician, veterinary behaviorist, and dog training professional play in the outcome of cases.

    CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1

    About the Speaker:

    Lisa Radosta DVM DACVB graduated from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. During her residency in behavioral medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, she was presented with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists Resident research award two years in a row.

    Dr. Radosta lectures nationally and internationally for veterinarians, their staff and lay people. She has written chapters for a number of textbooks including Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat, Blackwell’s Five Minute Veterinary Consult, Decoding Your Cat and Canine and Feline and Small Animal Pediatrics and is co-author of From Fearful to Fear Free. She has also published scientific research articles in Journal of Applied Animal Behavior Science and The Veterinary Journal and written review articles for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Compendium, NAVC, Veterinary Team Brief, Clinician’s Brief and AAHA Newstat. She is the section editor for Advances in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery and serves on the Fear Free Executive Council and the AAHA Behavior Management Task Force.

    She has been interviewed for many publications including Cat Fancy, Dog Fancy, Palm Beach Post, NAVC Clinician’s Brief, Sun Sentinel, WebMD, AAHA trends, Real Simple, Good News for Pets and AAHA News Stat. She has appeared on Lifetime television, Laurie Live, News Channel 25 (West Palm Beach, WPBF), Mitch Wilder’s Amazing Pet Discoveries, Nat Geo Wild, Animal Planet, News Channel 10 (Miami, ABC), and Steve Dale’s Pet Talk.  She also podcasts for VetGirl.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4269499

  • Webinar – 8/18/21 – “No! That’s MY Owner!” Helping Dogs That Fight Over Their Owner. – PPG (fee applies)

    Webinar – 8/18/21 – “No! That’s MY Owner!” Helping Dogs That Fight Over Their Owner. – PPG (fee applies)

    How can we help dogs that compete over resources, and the resource is the owner? This presentation will focus on restoring harmony between dogs who have a history of conflicts over their owner’s attention. The presenter will review the setups for safety when working these cases, discuss the behavior change strategies that are most effective, and feature videos of these techniques in action.

    He will also highlight how stationing behaviors can be incredibly helpful in these scenarios, as well as discuss when to incorporate operant vs. classical conditioning, and vice versa.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Learn the safety setups to have in place for these cases.
    • Review how stationing behaviors can be used for successful outcomes.
    • Understand when we would choose to focus on operant behaviors vs. incorporating classical conditioning strategies.

    CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, IAABC 1, KPA 1

    About the Presenter:

    Michael Shikashio CDBC is the past president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), and provides private consultations working exclusively with dog aggression cases through his business AggressiveDog.com. He is fully certified through the IAABC and is a full member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). He also hosts the popular podcast show, The Bitey End of the Dog.

    He is sought after for his expert opinion by numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, New York Post, Baltimore Sun, WebMD, Women’s Health Magazine, Real Simple Magazine, SiriusXM Radio, The Chronicle of the Dog, and Steve Dale’s Pet World.

    He is also a featured speaker at conferences, universities, and seminars around the world, and offers a variety of workshops, webinars, and online courses on the topic of canine aggression, including the Aggression in Dogs Master Course.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-4321295

  • Webinar – 8/12/21 – Are we there yet? Creating calm, in and out of the car with Sharon Carroll – FDSA (fee applies)

    Webinar – 8/12/21 – Are we there yet? Creating calm, in and out of the car with Sharon Carroll – FDSA (fee applies)

    Whether you’re traveling with your pet dog, or traveling to classes and competitions with your sport dog, the trip is more pleasant if your dog is relaxed.

    Some dogs, however, really struggle to remain calm during travel. They may whine, pant, bark, pace, spin, lunge at the windows, scratch / bite at the crate door, or just appear restless or uncomfortable.

    In this webinar we look at all the underlying reasons that can affect your dog’s behavior when traveling. We also discuss behavior modification and management strategies aimed at improving the journey for you and your dog.

    For many dogs, these same behaviors don’t stop when the journey ends. They may exit the vehicle with so much emotion and arousal that they are unable to focus on their human. So, in this webinar we also look at strategies for producing calm behaviors when arriving and setting up at a new venue.

    Key areas covered include:
    • Getting in and out of the vehicle in a relaxed way.
    • Traveling calmly.
    • Producing calm behaviors when arriving and acclimating in new locations.
    • Calm crating / stationing at new venues.

    WEBSITE LINK: https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/fdsa-calendar

  • Webinar – 8/3/21 – Breaking the Growth Deadlock – Network for Good

    Webinar – 8/3/21 – Breaking the Growth Deadlock – Network for Good

    Is success in the nonprofit sector a transient, hard-to-define combination of hard work, judgment and good luck? Or do all successful organizations follow similar patterns that, once understood, are predictable and repeatable?

    In this webinar we’ll discuss the stages in the nonprofit lifecycle, sharing specific, inspired advice on how to drive your nonprofit forward and create more impact.

    We will reveal how any organization can get to “Predictable Success” a development stage during which it is producing scalable, profitable growth. We will teach anyone, at any level, in any company to:

    1. Know exactly how to get to Predictable Success

    2. Build the skills to motivate, engage and align their team to take their company to Predictable Success

    3. Put in place the right people, processes, and structures to keep their organization in Predictable Success

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.networkforgood.com/resource/breaking-the-growth-deadlock/

  • Webinar – 8/26/21 – Lashing Out: Eyelid Disorders in Cats – VETGirl (fee applies)

    Webinar – 8/26/21 – Lashing Out: Eyelid Disorders in Cats – VETGirl (fee applies)

    Do you “lash out” when you can’t figure out what is causing all the redness and squinting?

    Tear up no more with this frustration!

    Join us for this 2-hour, VETgirl ophthalmology CE track webinar where Dr. Shelby Reinstein, DACVO presents various eyelid disorders in cats with clinical photos and amazing exam tips! Tune in to learn all about symblepharon, eyelid agenesis, entropion, and eyelid neoplasia in cats. The lecture will review diagnostics, potential secondary complications, and both medical and surgical treatments.

    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 animallarge animalveterinary technicianleadershippractice 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-26-2021-lashing-out-eyelid-disorders-in-cats/

  • Webinar – 8/24/21 – Canine Leptospirosis: How Beneficial (or Concerning?) is Lepto Vaccination to You, Your Patient, or the Owner? – VETGirl

    Webinar – 8/24/21 – Canine Leptospirosis: How Beneficial (or Concerning?) is Lepto Vaccination to You, Your Patient, or the Owner? – VETGirl

    In this complimentary VETgirlZoetis webinar, Dr. George Moore, DVM, PhD, DACVIM reviews the importance of preventative medicine when it comes to canine leptospirosis. Leptospirosis is a vaccine-preventable disease but remains a common cause of renal and/or hepatic disease in dogs due to the lack of vaccination. Understanding about the risk of this zoonotic disease and the safety profile of the vaccine (versus other vaccines!) will help you communicate to owners about the importance of this non-core vaccine.

    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 animallarge animalveterinary technicianleadershippractice 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-24-2021-canine-leptospirosis-how-beneficial-or-concerning-is-lepto-vaccination-to-you-your-patient-or-the-owner/

  • Webinar – 8/22/21 – How to Beat Pain and Influence Animal Behavior using Local Anesthetics – VETGirl

    Webinar – 8/22/21 – How to Beat Pain and Influence Animal Behavior using Local Anesthetics – VETGirl

    Join us for a complimentary VETgirlElanco webinar, where Dr. Tammy Grubb, DACVAA, PhD reviews how to best utilize local anesthetics in our veterinary patients. Learn the importance of using local anesthetics, including the impact on patient behavior. Review all of the local anesthetic drugs and engage in a step-by-step ‘how to’ for some of the most commonly used local anesthetic blocks in our feline and canine patients.

    Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this webinar is 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 animallarge animalveterinary technicianleadershippractice 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-22-2021-how-to-beat-pain-and-influence-animal-behavior-using-local-anesthetics/

  • Webinar – 8/19/21 – Goodbye Toxic Team: Converting the Negativity to Positivity – VETGirl

    Webinar – 8/19/21 – Goodbye Toxic Team: Converting the Negativity to Positivity – VETGirl

    Love gossip? Tolerate coworkers showing up late? Welcome high turnover? No one does.

    In this complimentary VETgirl practice management CE webinar, Amy Newfield, MS, CVT, VTS (ECC) reviews how to convert negativity to positivity in the veterinary clinic. How do you deal with toxic veterinary team members, which is all too common? Tune in to learn how to foster the best team and create a welcoming and productive team environment.

    Free Book Giveaway! Three lucky attendees will win a copy of Amy Newfield’s best selling book Oops, I Became a Manager. Everyone who attends is entered to win!

    Thanks to sponsorship from VETgirl, 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 animallarge animalveterinary technicianleadershippractice 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-19-2021-goodbye-toxic-team-converting-the-negativity-to-positivity/

  • Webinar – 9/7/21 – One Medicine: How Medical and Behavioral Problems are One and the Same – Fear Free

    Webinar – 9/7/21 – One Medicine: How Medical and Behavioral Problems are One and the Same – Fear Free

    Ever wonder if your patient has a behavioral problem or a medical problem? Would you be surprised to find out that up to 82 percent of dogs referred to veterinary behaviorists by veterinarians have discomfort or pain?

    In this webinar, Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, will explain that, in her practice, an estimated 50 percent of patients have a contributing disorder that is not behavioral in origin. Attendees will learn the most common clinical signs that can be confusing, the easiest ways to rule in or out a primary psychiatric disease, and quick and easy approaches to treatment

    About 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://fearfreepets.com/resources/webinars/

  • Webinar – 7/27/21 – Speak the Right Words – Fear Free

    Webinar – 7/27/21 – Speak the Right Words – Fear Free

    In this webinar, Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton, principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC (HLM), will help vets and their staff learn how to appropriately address disagreements and foster mindful reactions to difficult discussions.

    As the first conflict consultation practice in the U.S. dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts that arise in business and life over animals, HLM uses empathy, compassion, and methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to assist people in understanding the “why” of a conflict that arises when dealing with animals. These conflicts are relational, not transactional, and can be nipped in the bud—before they nip the veterinarian in the butt—if skills to address the conflict are learned and applied.

    Attendees will gain the knowledge on how to peacefully and proactively:
    • Address disagreements
    • Choose to keep relationships or let them go peacefully
    • Appreciate how you (and others) think
    • Enhance your listening skills
    • Find strength in allowing curious questions and discussions
    • Realize you can navigate difficult conversations

    Brought to you by our friends at Vetoquinol.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://fearfreepets.com/resources/webinars/