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  • Webinar – 11/12/20 – Are We Looking for Reasons to Deny Adopters? – The AAWA & NEFHS

    Webinar – 11/12/20 – Are We Looking for Reasons to Deny Adopters? – The AAWA & NEFHS

    Are We Looking For Reasons To Deny Adopters?

    Animal welfare organizations are missing out on great adoptions due to outdated application requirements. This session will dive into the many ways that animal welfare inadvertently restricts marginalized groups, such as POC and those with disabilities, losing out on many wonderful adopters.  This session is part of a 3-part series from The New England Federation of Humane Societies (NEFHS) hosted by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.

    Speakers: James Evans & Panel from CARE

    WEBSITE LINK:  http://www.newenglandfed.org/new-england-federation-outreach-events-registration-is-open/

  • Webinar – 11/10/20 – Life Skills for Puppies – Dr. Helen Zulch – Dog-iBox (fee applies)

    Webinar – 11/10/20 – Life Skills for Puppies – Dr. Helen Zulch – Dog-iBox (fee applies)

    In this exciting webinar, Helen explains the Life Skills for Puppies Approach, offering a wonderful opportunity for professionals and the public to gain a better understanding of puppy behaviour. This recent concept has been developed to cover all the aspects of a dog’s life, from dealing confidently with new situations to exhibiting good manners around people and other dogs.

    WEBSITE LINK: https://www.dog-ibox.com/market/catalog/live-webinars/live-webinars-english-c-34/life-skills-for-puppies.html

  • Online Workshop – 11/7/20 and 11/8/20 – Aggression in Dogs Seminar – The Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)

    Online Workshop – 11/7/20 and 11/8/20 – Aggression in Dogs Seminar – The Loose Leash Academy (fee applies)

    Defensive Handling and Training

    Michael Shikashio, CDBC and Trish McMillan MSc, CPDT-KA, ACCBC, CDBC

    • 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.

    Registration

    Cost: $195 – $275

    Via Live Stream and the events WILL BE RECORDED

    November 7-8, 2020 – US Eastern Time

    As a bonus, all eligible November, 2020* LIVE-STREAM registered attendees will be receiving a Defensive Handling Kit in the mail before the live-stream event so you can practice the skills you learned in real-time! In addition, you will have access to two on-demand webinars after the event, so you can continue to hone your skills! ($125 retail value)

    • “How to Break Up a Dog Fight”

    • “Defensive Handling Skills”

    The Defensive Handling kits will only be mailed to addresses in the 48 Contiguous United States and to those who paid the Continental US Residents tuition fee. For participants who live outside of the shipping area, the tution rate is lower and you will receive access to the webinars.

    $125 will be deducted from the cost of your ticket if you cancel after a kit has been mailed to you.

    On another note- the tools in the Defensive Handling Kit are for EMERGENCY situations only and NOT to be used in the context of training.

    *We will no longer be offering Defensive Handling Kits after the November 2020 workshop. And, we will have one price for all -$195 USD

    CEU’s

    CCPDT – Approved for 16.5 CEU’s – CBCC-KA:16.5 (CPDT-KA’s can count the 16.5 CBCC-KA toward their renewal) IAABC and KPA – 14 CEU’s, RACE 16 CE (Pending for 2021)

    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 

  • Online Workshop – 11/8/20 – Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    Online Workshop – 11/8/20 – Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    Sunday, November 8, 2020 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)

    SPA Workshop Session 2

    Interdog Play and Managing Play the LIMA Way

    ​Description: This is the second of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this session we will discuss appropriate inter-dog play and how to manage playgroups using the LIMA ethical standard.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

  • Online Workshop – 11/7/20 – Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    Online Workshop – 11/7/20 – Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication – Shelter Playgroup Alliance

    Saturday, November 7, 2020 1:00 PM Pacific (5 hours)

    SPA Workshop Session 1

    Shelter Enrichment and Inter-dog Communication

    Description: This is the first of a two-part workshop series on the implementation of enrichment and inter-dog playgroups in shelters. During this first session we will review the components of a shelter enrichment program and discuss how inter-dog playgroups play a role. Additionally, we will take a dive into inter-canine communication signals that serve as a foundation for the management of dog playgroup.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.shelterdogplay.org/workshop-dates

  • Online Course – 12/3/20 to 12/6/20 – Feline Finale – IVS (fee applies)

    Online Course – 12/3/20 to 12/6/20 – Feline Finale – IVS (fee applies)

    Tamara Grubb D.V.M., Ph.D.

    Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
    Assistant Professor of Anesthesia & Pain Management
    Washington State University

    Ellen Behrend V.M.D., Ph.D.

    Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
    Joezy Griffin Professor
    Department of Clinical Sciences
    Auburn University

    Garret Pachtinger V.M.D.

    Diplomate, American College of Veterinary
    Emergency & Critical Care
    Co-founder – Vetgirl
    Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
    Levittown, PA

    Terri Bonenberger D.V.M.

    Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
    Southeast Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Clinic
    Charleston, SC

     

    Seminar Schedule:

    Single day registration available: Limited to 80 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experience

    All times are Eastern time.

     

    Thursday Dec. 3:    5 CE Hours

    1.00pm – 6.00pm Eastern   (10.00am – 3.00pm Pacific)

    1.00pm –  3.30pm  ET     Dr. Tamara Grubb 

    • Risk factors for anesthetic complications in cats
    • Cat-specific considerations for anesthesia, including patient management, drugs, monitoring and support

     

    3.30pm- 6.00pm  ET    Dr. Garret Pachtinger

    • Emergency management and treatment of the feline urethral obstruction patient
    • Emergency management and treatment of the the “yellow cat” (hepatic lipidosis, hepatitis, triaditis, etc)

     

     

    Friday Dec. 4:   5 CE hours

    10.00am- 3.00pm Eastern   (7.00am – noon Pacific)

    10.00am – 12.30pm  ET   Dr. Tamara Grubb 

    • Chronic and acute pain assessment in cats
    • Chronic and acute pain treatment in cats

     

    12.30pm – 3.00pm  ET    Dr. Garret Pachtinger

    • Emergency management of the cat presented with cardiac vs respiratory symptoms (CHF, pleural effusion, asthma, etc)
    • An update on managing feline toxins

     

    Sat. Dec 5:   5 CE hours

    1.00pm – 6.00pm Eastern   (10.00am – 3.00pm Pacific)

    1.00pm – 4.00pm  ET   Dr. Terri Bonenberger

      • Feline Allergy: What to do with the Itchy & Overgrooming Cat
      • Feline Dermatitis: When you Think It’s Allergy but It’s Not
      • Dermatophytosis Update: A Review of the Clinical Consensus Guidelines
      • Deep Skin Infections in Cats: Beware of the Poorly Healing Wound!

     

    4:00pm- 6.00pm   ET   Dr. Ellen Behrend

    • An update on the management of Feline Diabetes

     

    Sun. Dec 6:   5 CE hours

    10.00am- 3.00pm Eastern   (7.00am – noon Pacific)

    10.00am – noon  ET   Dr. Tamara Grubb

    • Case-based anesthesia for specific feline diseases

     

    noon – 3.00pm ET   Dr. Ellen Behrend

    • Feline hyperthyroidism: finding it and helping your patients live longer
    • Feline hyperadrenocorticism: cats are not small dogs
    • Diagnosing and managing hypercalcemia

     

     

    Seminar Topics:

    Anesthesia and analgesia

    Emergency medicine

    Endocrine disorders

    Dermatologic disorders

    Register Now

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/feline-finale-online-course/

  • Online Course – 11/13/20 to 11/15/20 – Managing the Geriatric Patient – IVS (fee applies)

    Online Course – 11/13/20 to 11/15/20 – Managing the Geriatric Patient – IVS (fee applies)

    Debra Horwitz D.V.M.

    Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists
    Veterinary Behavior Consultants, St. Louis MO

    Sheilah Robertson BVMS, (Hons), Ph.D.

    DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), MRCVS.
    Senior Medical Director, Lap of Love
    Gainseville, FL

    Heidi Lobprise D.V.M.

    Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College
    Chief Dental Officer
    Main St. Veterinary Dental Clinic
    Flower Mound, TX

    This all new seminar has been designed to provide you with practical information on the current thoughts on management of common problems encountered in the geriatric patient.  The combination of a behaviorist, an Anesthesiologist/pain management specialist and a dentist will provide a unique approach to the patient management.

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    Seminar Schedule:

    Single day registration available: Limited to 60 registrants each day to enhance the webinar question and answer experience

    All times are Eastern time. 

    Seminars start each day at 5.00am Pacific, 6.00am Mtn, 7.00am Central & 8.00am Eastern

    Friday (5.5 CE hrs)

    8:00am – 1:30pm  ET

    Dr. Lobprise:

    8:00am – 9:40am:

    • What is senior?
    • Senior care programs in your practice

     

    Dr. Horwitz

    9:50am – 11.40am

    • Anxiety and CDS diagnosis and treatment

     

    Dr Robertson

    11:50am -1:30pm

    • Is your practice senior friendly?
    • Too old for anesthesia?

     

    Saturday  (5.5 CE hrs)

    8:00am – 1.30pm  ET

    Dr. Robertson

    8:00am – 9:40am:

    • How do we identify and diagnose cats with osteoarthritis?
    • Now what? – treatment options for cats with osteoarthritis

     

    Dr. Lobprise

    9:50am – 11.40am

    • Little Dog/Big Dog
    • Senior Cats

     

    Dr. Horwitz

    11:50am – 1:30pm:

    • Is it in their head or is it medical?

     

    Sunday (5CE hrs)

    8:00am – 1:00pm  ET

    Dr. Lobprise

    8:00am – 9:40am:

    • Dentistry for Seniors and general dental tips

     

    Dr. Horwitz

    9:50am – 11.20am

    • Environmental Enrichment and behavioral pain management solutions

     

    Dr. Robertson:

    11:30am – 1:00pm

    • The last appointment

    Seminar Topics:

    Behavior

      • Cognitive dysfunction syndrome
      • Anxiety
      • Environmental Enrichment pain management solutions that are behavioral in nature
      • Life stage care
      • Is it in their head or is it medical?

     

    Senior/Geriatric care

      • What is senior?
      • Senior care programs in your practice
      • Little Dog/Big Dog
      • Senior Cats
      • Dentistry for Seniors

     

    Hospice/End-of-Life

      • Is your practice senior friendly?
      • Senior/geriatric anesthesia
      • Chronic pain in seniors
      • Assessing Quality of life
      • End of life care -palliative care and hospice
      • The last appointment

    Register Now

     

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/managing-the-geriatric-patient-online-course/

  • Webinar – 11/15/20 – Dental Radiography and Interpretation – VDOS (fee applies)

    Webinar – 11/15/20 – Dental Radiography and Interpretation – VDOS (fee applies)

    Dental Radiography and Interpretation

    Is your dental x-ray machine unused because nobody knows what to do with it? Let us show you the profitability of dental radiography by demystifying the many shades of gray! See what is going on below the gum line!

    Time & Location

    Nov 15, 10:30 AM – 12:20 PM EST
    Webinar

    About the Event

    This VDOS webinar will review equipment/material needs to perform dental radiography in dogs and cats. Benefits and disadvantages of digital and non-digital options are outlined. Parallel and bisecting angle techniques and the most common positioning mistakes are discussed. Anatomy and pathology on numerous dental radiographs obtained from the upper and lower jaws with various lesions are explained in a systematic fashion. The didactic lecture will last 1.5 hours, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-radiography-and-interpretation-4

  • Webinar – 11/14/20 – Oral Examination and Charting – VDOS (fee applies)

    Webinar – 11/14/20 – Oral Examination and Charting – VDOS (fee applies)

    Dental Cleaning and Periodontal Therapy

    Let us show you how to make your ‘dental’ to become a professional one! Get the most out of your sonic/ultrasonic scalers, but also know how to do proper root planing, gingival curettage, and polishing!

    Time & Location

    Nov 14, 12:30 PM – 1:50 PM EST
    Webinar

    About the Event

    This VDOS webinar will discuss power tools and hand instruments (scalers and curettes) needed to perform a professional dental cleaning (scaling and polishing). Closed periodontal therapy (root planing and gingival curettage) and perioceutic treatment (local administration of medications) will be reviewed. Instrument sharpening will be briefly explained. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vdos.org/event-details/dental-cleaning-and-periodontal-therapy-4

  • Webinar – 11/14/20 – Oral Examination and Charting – VDOS (fee applies)

    Webinar – 11/14/20 – Oral Examination and Charting – VDOS (fee applies)

    Oral Examination and Charting

    What questions should you ask the pet owner? Feeling anxious when opening the mouth of a dog or cat? What does mesial mean? Don’t worry, all these questions will be dealt with in this webinar!

    Time & Location

    Nov 14, 11:00 AM – 12:20 PM EST
    Webinar

    About the Event

    This VDOS webinar will help you to understand oral and dental anatomy in dogs and cats using proper nomenclature. You will be able to do patient triage, obtain a history, assess clinical signs, perform a dental and oral examination (in the awake and anesthetized patient), and record your findings. The modified Triadan tooth numbering system will be introduced, and an example of a dental record will be shown for entry of your diagnostic findings and treatment performed. The didactic lecture will last 1 hour, but the webinar is designed so that there is extra time for interactive participation and answering your questions.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vdos.org/event-details/oral-examination-and-charting-4