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  • Webinar – 12/10/20 – Understanding Aggression in Dogs – Sezan Ozgunay, CCAB – PPG (fee applies)

    Webinar – 12/10/20 – Understanding Aggression in Dogs – Sezan Ozgunay, CCAB – PPG (fee applies)

    CEUs: PPAB 1.5, CCPDT (pending), IAABC (pending), KPA (pending)

    This talk covers the meaning of ‘aggression’ and explores the possible differentials for aggressive behaviour in dogs. Treatment of aggression is not discussed.

    Learning Objectives

    • Terminology busting. Understand the common phrases or words used when discussing ‘aggression’ in dogs.
    • Recognise the underlying emotions that can result in aggressive behaviour, and the possible motivations for aggression.
    • Rule out emotional/motivational differentials for aggression based on observation and history.
    • Appreciate a range of additional factors that could influence the expression of aggressive behaviour in dogs

    About Your Presenter

    Sezan Ozgunay – Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB)

    Sezan is a Regional Clinical Animal Behaviourist for the Dogs Trust, where she has worked for the past 4 years. She is qualified with a BSc and MSc in Welfare and Behaviour Sciences, as well as being a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB). Sezan’s past experiences include working as a behaviour consultant at the University of Bristol, before travelling to Melbourne to work as a Training and Behaviour advisor for the RSPCA. Sezan is passionate about education and enjoys translating evidence-based concepts into practical advice that works for both people and animals. She is particularly fond of in helping owners understand and get the best from their relationships with their ‘high drive’ dogs.


    WEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3970141

  • Online Course – Starts 1/26/21 – Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice – IAABC (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 1/26/21 – Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice – IAABC (fee applies)

    Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice

    The IAABC Animal Behavior Consulting Principles & Practice Course is a unique twelve-week, 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 on-line meetings with a Course Mentor discussing each learning module.

    Please note, there is no auditing option for this course.

    Date Register
    Course begins: January 26th, 2021
    Weekly online meetings begin: Tuesday, Feb. 2nd at 1 pm Eastern
    Duration: 12 weeks
    Mentor: Barbara Davis, CPDT-KA, CDBC
    Register Now

     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

    New Registration options:

    • Principles & Practice PLUS includes professional review and direct feedback/recommendations on the Functional Assessment and Intervention Design (FAID) assignment from experts in the field.
    • Our regular Principles & Practice option still includes weekly mentor meetings, but no FAID review is included.

    DOWNLOAD SYLLABUS

    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

    Required Reading

    • How Dogs Learn by Drs. Burch & Bailey (this is not just for dogs!)
    • How 2 Train A ______ by Dr. Patricia Barlow-Irick

    Principles & Practice discount code at Dogwise.com is IAABC10

     

    Class Schedule

    This twelve-week course will begin on the specified start date and includes 12 weekly online meetings. All meetings are one hour in length with the exception of Week 7 which is a two hour meeting. Students will have access to the course material for 60 days after the course ends.

    Course Completion/CEU Requirements

    Students should expect to spend an average of 8-10 hours per week on course material and viewing, depending on individual speed of learning and the week’s materials. Weekly group mentor meetings via video conference and a multi-week functional assessment assignment are requirements for successful completion of the course. Students who miss more than two meetings will not receive credit for the course.

    Registration Information

    P&P P&P PLUS
    CEUs 30 (CCPDT);
    36 (IAABC, KPA, RACE)
    30 (CCPDT); 36 (IAABC, KPA);
    43 (RACE)
    IAABC & KPA Member Cost $1870* $2125*
    Non-Member Cost $2200 $2500

    *IAABC Members – log into your member account for the discount code
    *KPA Members – contact KPA for the discount code

    Online Course Cancellation Policy:

    • Full refunds available more than 30 days before program start.
    • 50% refund available 16 – 30 days before program start.
    • No refunds available 15 or fewer days before program start.

     

    This program 720-25887 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 43.00 CE Credits (43.00 max) being available to any one veterinarian: and/or 43.00 Veterinary Technician CE Credits (43.00 max). This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of:

    Category One: Scientific
    Category Two: Non-Scientific-Clinical
    Category Three: Non-Scientific-Practice Management/Professional Development using the delivery method(s) of: Interactive-Distance. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements.

    If you have questions, email us at courses@iaabc.org.

     

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://m.iaabc.org/courses/principles-and-practice/

  • Online Certificate Program – Starting 3/8/21 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Marketing and Development – Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)

    Online Certificate Program – Starting 3/8/21 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Marketing and Development – Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)

    University of the Pacific Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program

    This award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals, those looking to advance their career, or move into the field of animal sheltering.

    The program’s courses include leadership, shelter operations, community program development, animal health/clinic operations, and marketing/development. 

    Next session starting March 8, 2021 – Marketing and Development

    Program Content

    The five courses are:

    • Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
    • Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care, and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
    • Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
    • Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
    • Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

    Each of these courses includes live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.

    Who will benefit from the program?
    • Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
    • New shelter directors.
    • Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
    • People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
    • Board members of animal shelters.
    Credit for program/courses

    Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.

    Each course earns:

    • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
    • Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits
    Schedule and Registration
    Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is approximately seven months long and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and how to register can be found on the University of the Pacific website.

     

    1. Leadership Training

    • Strategic Planning for Impact
    • Analyzing Operations and Decision Making
    • Managing People & Processes to Achieve Results
    • Organizational Responsibilities, Structure, and Board of Directors

    Date: 9/14/20 – 10/25/20
    Instructor: Bonney Brown
    Course Code: UNSM 005 51 (6 CEUs)


    2. Shelter Operations

    • Adoptions
    • Animal Care Fundamentals
    • Enrichment
    • Animal Behavior
    • Customer Service

    Date: 10/26/20 – 12/6/20
    Instructor: Denise Stevens
    Course Code: UNSM 010 51 (6 CEUs)


    3. Community Program Development

    • Community Relations
    • Volunteers
    • Foster Care
    • Spay/Neuter
    • Help Desk
    • Events

    Date: 12/7/20 – 1/24/21
    Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
    Course Code: UNSM 015 51 (6 CEUs)


    4. Animal Health and Clinic Operations

    • Understanding Shelter Medicine
    • Basic Animals Health Considerations and Care
    • Euthanasia Decisions
    • Clinic Operations

    Date:  1/25/21 – 3/7/21
    Instructor: Bonney Brown
    Course Code: UNSM 020 51 (6 CEUs)


    5. Marketing and Development

    • Development Fundamentals
    • Fundraising Strategies
    • Marketing Fundamentals
    • Adoption Promotion
    • Social Media and Websites
    • Media Relations

    Date: 3/8/21 – 4/18/21
    Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
    Course Code: UNSM 025 51 (6 CEUs)


    Individual courses (6 CEUs):  $299
    Certificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1,395, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($100 discount)
    **This certificate program is not eligible for financial aid.**

     

    HUMANE NETWORK WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.humanenetwork.org/shelter-management-certificate

    UOP WEBSITE LINK:  https://uc.pacific.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=192577

  • Webinar – 12/15/20 and 1/31/21 – Playgroups Part 3: The How – Dogs Playing for Life

    Webinar – 12/15/20 and 1/31/21 – Playgroups Part 3: The How – Dogs Playing for Life

    PLAYGROUPS PART 3: THE HOW

    EARN 1.5 CAWA & IAABC CEU CREDITS

    With COVID-19 continuing to be a factor in our daily lives, we understand how challenging it’s been to get back to normal. But that doesn’t mean we should stand still and wait. Dogs Playing for Life is moving forward at full speed to continue to improve enrichment for shelter dogs across the nation.

    That’s why we’ve unveiled our 3-part Every Dog, Every Day! Webinar Series absolutely free of charge, thanks to the generosity of the Petco Foundation and the ASPCA. When you sign up, you’ll get access to three, 1.5-hour webinars with our Chief Program Officer, Mike Kaviani!

    Plus, each webinar course (three total) has been pre-approved for 1.5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education unit (CEU) credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA), as well as 1.5 CEUs by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) AND 1.5 CEUs by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). Please send us a request for CEU certification upon course completion!

    Part 1 attendees will be sent the signup links to parts 2 & 3 upon completing the first webinar. View the full webinar schedule below, but be sure to sign up for the first one!

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

  • Webinar – 12/8/20 and 1/24/21 – Playgroups Part 2: The What – Dogs Playing for Life

    Webinar – 12/8/20 and 1/24/21 – Playgroups Part 2: The What – Dogs Playing for Life

    PLAYGROUPS PART 2: THE WHAT

    EARN 1.5 CAWA & IAABC CEU CREDITS

    With COVID-19 continuing to be a factor in our daily lives, we understand how challenging it’s been to get back to normal. But that doesn’t mean we should stand still and wait. Dogs Playing for Life is moving forward at full speed to continue to improve enrichment for shelter dogs across the nation.

    That’s why we’ve unveiled our 3-part Every Dog, Every Day! Webinar Series absolutely free of charge, thanks to the generosity of the Petco Foundation and the ASPCA. When you sign up, you’ll get access to three, 1.5-hour webinars with our Chief Program Officer, Mike Kaviani!

    Plus, each webinar course (three total) has been pre-approved for 1.5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education unit (CEU) credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA), as well as 1.5 CEUs by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) AND 1.5 CEUs by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). Please send us a request for CEU certification upon course completion!

    Part 1 attendees will be sent the signup links to parts 2 & 3 upon completing the first webinar. View the full webinar schedule below, but be sure to sign up for the first one!

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://dogsplayingforlife.com/webinars/

  • Online Event – 12/3/20 – Ken Ramirez and Lili Chin on Doggie Language Translation – Karen Pryor Academy

    Online Event – 12/3/20 – Ken Ramirez and Lili Chin on Doggie Language Translation – Karen Pryor Academy

      LIVE FROM THE RANCH

    This week, Ken Ramirez, KPCT’s Chief Training Officer, will be joined by artist Lili Chin to talk about doggie language translation. Then, participants will get an inside look at how Ken structures and conducts an initial training session for clients and dogs who are brand new to training!

    Join the Free Virtual Social Event!

    Thursday, December 3 • 12:00 pm (PT)
    Join on Zoom Password: 127704
    Prefer to save the link for later? https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86189083976? | Password: 127704
  • CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 12/3/20 – The Four Rights – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP

    CASCAR Zoom Call for California Shelters – 12/3/20 – The Four Rights – CASCAR – UC Davis KSMP

    Join us for this week’s CASCAR discussion around the idea of empowering all shelters to provide animals in need within their communities with the Four Rights: the Right Care, in the Right Place, at the Right Time, to the Right Outcome. Just an idea we’re trying on for size. Find out more Thursday at 9:30 a.m.!

    To Join the Zoom Meeting

    https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/j/900364297?pwd=WndTUnlidXhqaStMSjNZdlJDVDg0QT09 <https://sheltermedicine.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a75971c5c2718a53106f9e6ea&id=b124ae0ef7&e=268f362992>

    Meeting ID: 900 364 297

    Passcode: together

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    +16699006833,,900364297# US (San Jose)

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    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

    +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

    +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

    Meeting ID: 900 364 297

    Find your local number: https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/u/acRTFiO9ex <https://sheltermedicine.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a75971c5c2718a53106f9e6ea&id=4c60d2305a&e=268f362992>

     

  • Online Certificate Program – Starting 1/25/21 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Animal Health and Clinic Operations – Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)

    Online Certificate Program – Starting 1/25/21 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Animal Health and Clinic Operations – Humane Network/UOP (fee applies)

    University of the Pacific Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program

    This award-winning online certificate program provides practical information and valuable networking for current sheltering professionals, those looking to advance their career, or move into the field of animal sheltering.

    The program’s courses include leadership, shelter operations, community program development, animal health/clinic operations, and marketing/development. 

    Next session starting January 25, 2021 – Animal Health and Clinic Operations

    Program Content

    The five courses are:

    • Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
    • Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care, and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
    • Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
    • Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
    • Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

    Each of these courses includes live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.

    Who will benefit from the program?
    • Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
    • New shelter directors.
    • Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
    • People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
    • Board members of animal shelters.
    Credit for program/courses

    Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.

    Each course earns:

    • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
    • Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits
    Schedule and Registration
    Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is approximately seven months long and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and how to register can be found on the University of the Pacific website.

     

    1. Leadership Training

    • Strategic Planning for Impact
    • Analyzing Operations and Decision Making
    • Managing People & Processes to Achieve Results
    • Organizational Responsibilities, Structure, and Board of Directors

    Date: 9/14/20 – 10/25/20
    Instructor: Bonney Brown
    Course Code: UNSM 005 51 (6 CEUs)


    2. Shelter Operations

    • Adoptions
    • Animal Care Fundamentals
    • Enrichment
    • Animal Behavior
    • Customer Service

    Date: 10/26/20 – 12/6/20
    Instructor: Denise Stevens
    Course Code: UNSM 010 51 (6 CEUs)


    3. Community Program Development

    • Community Relations
    • Volunteers
    • Foster Care
    • Spay/Neuter
    • Help Desk
    • Events

    Date: 12/7/20 – 1/24/21
    Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
    Course Code: UNSM 015 51 (6 CEUs)


    4. Animal Health and Clinic Operations

    • Understanding Shelter Medicine
    • Basic Animals Health Considerations and Care
    • Euthanasia Decisions
    • Clinic Operations

    Date:  1/25/21 – 3/7/21
    Instructor: Bonney Brown
    Course Code: UNSM 020 51 (6 CEUs)


    5. Marketing and Development

    • Development Fundamentals
    • Fundraising Strategies
    • Marketing Fundamentals
    • Adoption Promotion
    • Social Media and Websites
    • Media Relations

    Date: 3/8/21 – 4/18/21
    Instructor: Diane Blankenburg
    Course Code: UNSM 025 51 (6 CEUs)


    Individual courses (6 CEUs):  $299
    Certificate/all courses (30 CEUs): $1,395, special bundle pricing if you register for ALL courses up front ($100 discount)
    **This certificate program is not eligible for financial aid.**

     

    HUMANE NETWORK WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.humanenetwork.org/shelter-management-certificate

    UOP WEBSITE LINK:  https://uc.pacific.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=192577

  • Online Course – 1/14/21–1/15/21 and 1/27/21–1/28/21 – Don’t Forget the Pets: Housing People and Pets – Red Rover

    Online Course – 1/14/21–1/15/21 and 1/27/21–1/28/21 – Don’t Forget the Pets: Housing People and Pets – Red Rover

    January 14 & 15, 2021
    9:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
    Online – Zoom video

    January 27 & 28, 2021
    1:00 pm – 4:30 pm EST
    Online – Zoom video

    Have questions or interested in learning more about creating a pet-friendly program? Join us for a “Don’t Forget the Pets: Housing People and Pets” training where we explore ways to create and sustain pet-friendly housing programs.

    Our Outreach Manager, Katie Campbell, and GreaterGood Charities’ Rescue Rebuild Program Director, Bryn Donnelly, will cover topics including:

    • The importance of the human-animal bond
    • The link between human and animal violence
    • Program design including construction and policies and procedures
    • How to apply for funding from RedRover and Rescue Rebuild (plus other funding opportunities!)

    The Don’t Forget the Pets training focuses on the power of collaboration and draws on the experiences of the presenters and the organizations we’ve worked with. Attendees are encouraged to share their successes and challenges with creating a pet-friendly program and our goal is to ensure that everyone leaves with concrete next steps.

    Registration for current trainings: http://rescuerebuild.greatergood.org/january.

    Or join our interest list to hear about upcoming events here.

    Questions? Email Katie at kcampbell@redrover.org to learn more.

     

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://redrover.org/event/dontforgetthepets-2/

  • Webinar – 12/3/20 – Starting Your Community Clinic – Dr. Jena Valdez – UC Davis KSMP

    Webinar – 12/3/20 – Starting Your Community Clinic – Dr. Jena Valdez – UC Davis KSMP

    The Koret Shelter Medicine Program would like to invite you to join us this Thursday as the SF SPCA Director of Community Medicine, Dr. Jena Valdez, shares how the SF SPCA expanded their access to care by creating a community clinic, now celebrating its first birthday, to support historically underserved communities within their city. Learn how the staff made the case to open the clinic to their senior leadership and board, what services they offer, how many patients they are serving, staffing levels, clinic design, pricing, client flow, clinic hours, advertising, and Covid considerations.

    No need to reinvent the wheel, share in their “lessons learned” along the way, and, most importantly, how they’ve made the clinic sustainable and scalable.

    There will be time to ask Dr. Valdez questions, so please bring them along.

    If you can make it, please register in advance for this meeting:

    When: Thursday, Dec 3, 2020 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

    https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udOqvpjIuG9RvUJFQeNN-gHll9_7DWxYE

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

     

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://sheltermedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udOqvpjIuG9RvUJFQeNN-gHll9_7DWxYE