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  • Online Course – 10/9/20 to 10/11/20 – Anesthesia and Pain Management in Practice Today – IVS (fee applies)

    Online Course – 10/9/20 to 10/11/20 – Anesthesia and Pain Management in Practice Today – 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

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

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

    This all new seminar has been designed to provide you with practical information on the current thoughts on anesthesia along with acute and chronic pain management in your practice. The combination of two Anesthesiologist/pain management specialists will provide a unique approach to the patient management. Dr’s Grubb and Robertson will discuss their approach to management of patients requiring anesthesia along with their assessment and management of pain in practice today.

    Seminar Schedule:

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

    All times are Pacific time. 

    Seminars start each day at 8.00am Pacific, 9.00am Mtn, 10.00am Central & 11.00am Eastern

    Friday October 9th (5.5 CE hrs) (Analgesia day)

    Dr. Grubb:

    8:05am-8:50am: Constant Rate Infusions: Just Give Me the Recipe!

    9:00am-9:50am:  Local Blocks that You Might Not be Using: Time to Expand

    10:00am-10:45am: What’s New in Pain and Analgesia?

    Dr. Robertson:

    11:00am-11:50 am: What is ketamine’s role in pain management protocols?

    12:00-12:50pm: Are they painful? Assessing acute pain in cats and dogs

    1:00pm-1:30pm: Are they painful? Assessing acute pain in cats and dogs (continued)

     

    Saturday October 10th (5.5 CE hrs) (Anesthesia day)

    Dr. Robertson

    8:05am-8:50am: Anesthesia for C-sections – re-thinking our protocols

    9:00am-9:50am:  A growing demographic – the obese surgical patient

    10:00am-10:45am: We like our patients chilled out, but not chilled: preventing hypothermia

    Dr. Grubb:

    11:00am-11:50am: What Goes Up, Might Come Down: Managing Hypotension

    12:00-12:50pm: Can’t Touch Me! Sedating/Anesthetizing Fractious/Aggressive Patients

    1:00pm-1:30pm: Can’t Touch Me! Sedating/Anesthetizing Fractious/Aggressive Patients (continued)

     

    Sunday October 11th (5CE hrs)

    Drs. Grubb and Robertson:

    8:05am-9:20am: Acute Pain Cases

    9:35am-10:50am: Chronic Pain Cases

    11:05am-12:20pm: ‘Prepare for the worst, expect the best’

    12:30-1:00: Tips from Anesthesia & Pain Management Experts

     

    Seminar Topics:

    • Sedation, anesthesia and analgesia for fractious/aggressive patients
    • What goes up might come down: Treating anesthesia-related hypotension
    • Constant rate infusions: CRI, don’t CRY
    • Beyond NSAIDs: Treating chronic pain in dogs UPDATES!
    • Local anesthesia: Get the Nerve! Which blocks aren’t you using?
    • Pain scoring in your practice: acute pain dogs and cats
    • The central role of ketamine in pain management
    • Assessing and managing chronic pain in cats
    • Anesthesia for the geriatric patient
    • The impact of obesity on anesthesia
    • Anesthesia for C-sections
    • Anesthesia and analgesia myths and misconceptions
    • Case discussions– cats and dogs, acute and chronic pain management

    Register Now

     

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.ivseminars.com/seminars/anesthesia-pain-management-in-practice-today-online-course/

  • Webinar – 10/2/20 – Stressed Out: Dogs, Hormones and Stress – Dr. Jessica Hekman – PPG (fee applies)

    Webinar – 10/2/20 – Stressed Out: Dogs, Hormones and Stress – Dr. Jessica Hekman – PPG (fee applies)

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

    Anxiety is a major problem for many pet dogs. What happens in your dog’s brain and body when something scares her? How long can you expect her stress response to last?

    In this webinar, Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD, will talk about the stress response in dogs. She will explain the original evolutionary purpose of the stress response; what the hormones involved in it (like cortisol) do in the body; the difference between acute and chronic stress and the different effects they have on dogs’ health; and what we know about how long it takes the body to clear those hormones. You will definitely learn some cool stuff about how the brain works and what that means for your stressed-out dog!

    Learning Objectives:

    • Describe how the stress response functions and what its purpose is.
    • Describe health effects (both positive and negative!) for acute versus chronic stress.
    • Explain how the stress response affects the dog’s brain and their ability to think clearly and behave normally.
    • Describe how long it takes the stress response to clear from the body, and list possible alternative explanations for dogs who display signs of stress longer than it takes for stress hormones to be cleared.

    About The Presenter

    Dr. Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD

    Jessica is a veterinary researcher who is fascinated by dog behavior. After eleven years working as a computer programmer, she decided to go back to school to research the causes of behavior problems in dogs. She received her veterinary degree in 2012 from the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Massachusetts, where she also received a Master’s degree for her work on stress behaviors in hospitalized dogs. After graduation, she completed a year-long internship specializing in shelter medicine at the University of Florida Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program. She received her PhD in genetics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, studying a group of foxes (often known as the “Siberian silver foxes”) which have been bred over many generations to be friendly to humans. She is currently working at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as a postdoctoral associate, studying the genetics of behavior in pet dogs through the Darwin’s Ark project and the Working Dogs Project. Her ultimate goal is to find genetic causes of fearfulness in dogs, to work with behaviorally challenged shelter dogs, and to help people better understand the science behind dog behavior. She also frequently teaches online classes and webinars about canine genetics and behavior. Jessica lives in Raymond, NH with her husband and three dogs. You can follow her on Twitter @dogzombieblog or on Facebook at facebook.com/dogzombieblog.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-3702930

  • Online Course – Enrollment Opens 10/8/20 – Controlling Controlled Drugs – VIN/VSPN (fee applies)

    Online Course – Enrollment Opens 10/8/20 – Controlling Controlled Drugs – VIN/VSPN (fee applies)

    VSPN

    TECH163-1020: Controlling Controlled Drugs

    The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.

    Presenter: Philip Seibert, BS, CVT

    Course Open: October 8, 2020-November 8, 2020
    Real Time Sessions (RTS): Thursdays, October 15, 22, and 29, 2020; 9:00-10:30pm ET (USA)
    Course RTS Times in Your Area: World Clock ConverterThe price of this course includes a copy of “The Complete Veterinary Practice Controlling Controlled Drug Manual,” which we will mail to the participant approximately 10 days before the start of the course. In the comment section of the registration, please provide your mailing address for September. Once mailed, no refunds will be given on the manual portion of the course fee.Level and Prerequisites: This intermediate course is an essential part of practice management for all involved with controlled substance tracking and documentation. All veterinary staff members, office managers, practice managers, hospital administrators, supervisors, and veterinarians are welcome to join the course and its discussions.
    VSPN CE Course: Open to all members of the veterinary team
    “This program has been approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. (22-39034).
    This course is approved by VHMA for CVPM credit. (VHMA program # 09-06)
    Veterinarians should check with their state/provincial boards regarding course approval for pharmacy or regulatory content requirements.

    Course Information:
    This course is designed to provide practical guidance on the administration of a controlled substance accountability program in the veterinary hospital. The course will present an overview of the DEA regulations including, registration, ordering, security, dispensing, accountability, inventories, and problem resolution scenarios that are likely to happen in a veterinary practice setting. **This course will discuss US federal (DEA) laws only. **

    Week 1 (Real Time Session October 15): Before the Drugs Arrive – Registration, Security and Ordering
    Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

    • Distinguish when a DEA registration is required.
    • Prepare orders and submit them for controlled substances using the proper channel.
    • Prepare a suitable access control system for controlled drugs in the practice.

    Week 2 (Real Time Session October 22): Drugs on Site – Logs and Accountability
    Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

    • Prepare and maintain suitable physical security for controlled drugs in the practice.
    • Design and maintain a practical accountability (log) system to account or controlled substance activities.
    • Identify “non-traditional” situations where controlled drugs are used and create an accountability system to track the drugs.
    • Conduct an “audit” or check to ensure records and stocks of controlled drugs are in agreement.

    Week 3# (Real Time Session October 29): Inventories & Disposing of Unwanted Drugs
    Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to

    • Design and complete required documentation for inventories of controlled substances.
    • Properly correct balances to reflect operational shortages or overages.
    • Properly document and report significant shortages or theft of controlled substances.
    • Demonstrate proper disposal of unwanted or outdated controlled substances.

    Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

    Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
    Required Textbook: The Complete Veterinary Practice Controlling Controlled Drug Manual, Philip Seibert

    About the Presenter:
    Philip Seibert, BS, CVT has decades of experience in regulatory, hospital safety, and practice management matters. He has taught numerous courses online with VIN and VSPN and is a world-renowned speaker for all areas of practice management in veterinary medicine.

    Total CE Credit: 4.5
    Tuition: $150 ($141 early bird special if enrolled by September 24, 2020)
    * Students currently enrolled in and taking at least 2 classes or 5 units at an AVMA accredited or CVMA approved Veterinary Technician Program may be eligible to receive a 50% discount off the regular rate for this course (upon verification of student status).
    Prices are listed in US dollars.

    *To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on October 15, 2020 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

    *For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.

    To Enroll:

    1. Enrollment qualifications: VIN CE courses are open to VIN member and non-member veterinarians. Veterinarians enrolling in a VSPN CE course must be a VIN member. Veterinary support staff must be a VSPN member to enroll in a VSPN CE or a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
    2. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
    3. Each person is individually responsible for his/her own registration. To ensure that all information received is secure and correct, please do not enroll for a course on behalf of another individual.
    4. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email . Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.

    Enroll Now

    “This program has been approved for 4.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. (22-39034).
    This course is approved by VHMA for CVPM credit. (VHMA program # 09-06)
    Veterinarians should check with their state/provincial boards regarding course approval for pharmacy or regulatory content requirements.

    Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

    *For more information on VSPN’s upcoming CE courses, check the VSPN Course Catalog.

    Lisa Kernaghan, LVT, RVT, CVT, VTS (ECC)
    VSPN CE Coordinator

    VSPN CE Services: 
    800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
    or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01 45 222 6154
    or direct line to VIN/VSPN from Australia: 02 6145 2357

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.vin.com/ce/TECH163-1020.htm

  • Webinar – 10/4/20 – Allergic Dermatitis: 5 Keys to Treatment Success – VetGirl and Zoetis

    Webinar – 10/4/20 – Allergic Dermatitis: 5 Keys to Treatment Success – VetGirl and Zoetis

    In this complimentary VETgirl–Zoetis online webinar, Dr. Fiona Bateman, DACVD will focus on 5 keys steps for finding immediate and long-term solutions for allergic dogs. These include:

    • Having a practice plan for allergic patients
    • Treating itch as an urgent condition
    • Being committed to the diagnostic workup
    • Finding an anchor treatment as the foundation for long term control and
    • Communicating correctly to partner with owners and set realistic expectations.

    Thanks to sponsorship from Zoetis Petcare, 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 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.

    RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
    RACE Provider number: 785
    RACE Program number: 41647/41648

    This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.

     

  • Webinar – 10/13/20 – How to Free Companion Animals and Wildlife Wrongly Caught in Traps – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Webinar – 10/13/20 – How to Free Companion Animals and Wildlife Wrongly Caught in Traps – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Whether responding in the field to release an animal wrongly caught, guiding someone through it over the phone, or setting an animal free after translocation, this webinar will equip you with the basic steps to follow to not only successfully release, but to reduce stress and injury to the animal as well. How you approach and release an entrapped animal can greatly impact the level of stress and potential injury they experience.  This webinar will provide instruction for how to release wrongly trapped animals (both domestic and wild) from trap types that include foothold, snares, body-gripping, and box or cage style in a variety of situations and in the most humane and least stressful manner possible. This webinar will also discuss developing an awareness of how these traps work and what tools and personal protection and precautions might be necessary.

     

     

     

    The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    The National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse was established by the National Sheriffs’ Association to provide law enforcement officers information on the realities of animal abuse and to promote their proactive involvement in the enforcement of animal abuse laws in their communities. Through our partners, the Center will serve as an information clearinghouse and forum for law enforcement on the growing problem of animal abuse and its link to other types of crimes, including violence against humans. The Center also promotes officer safety in officer-dog encounters through continuing education and training.

     

     

     

    Founded in 1954, the Humane Society of the United States and its affiliates around the globe fight the big fights to end suffering for all animals. Together with millions of supporters, the HSUS takes on puppy mills, factory farms, trophy hunts, animal testing and other cruel industries, and together with its affiliates, rescues and provides direct care for over 100,000 animals every year. The HSUS works on reforming corporate policy, improving and enforcing laws and elevating public awareness on animal issues.

     

    ** This webinar has been certified by the National Sheriffs’ Association and may be eligible for Continuing Education Units through your POST. Please consult your local certification processes for additional details. Paid subscribers that attend will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Sheriffs’ Association logo.

    Presenters:

    Dave Pauli started his animal career in 1979 by opening a wildlife rescue business in Madison, Wisconsin called Humane Animal Controls, Inc.    Since that time he also served as a Superintendent of Animal Control (Billings Animal Shelter), Director of bi-county Humane Society in Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities) and for the past 29 years as a field responder/director for The Humane Society of The United States.

    Dave has responded to domestic animal/exotic/wild animal projects in all 50 states and two dozen countries. Dave currently responds to natural disasters, major cruelty and hoarding cases, and participates in Chemical immobilization, and immunocontraception projects for deer and horses. He also participates in volume capture projects for prairie dogs, feral dogs and cats, and many other species. He also supports and advises all HSUS Wildlife, Animal Rescue Team, Humane Society International and the Wildlife Land Trust teams with field projects or programs.  He is an HSUS point person on Wild Pigs, Prairie Dogs, Turtles and Tortoises, Florida Gopher Tortoises, Trapping Issues and Wildlife Contraception. Dave serves on the boards of six NGO’s and serves on the USDA Wild Pig Task Force and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks Species Classification and Trapping Advisory committees.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/how-to-free-companion-animals-and-wildlife-wrongly-caught-in-traps/

  • Online Event – 10/1/20 – Keeping Families Together: Navigating the Blurry Lines Between Neglect, Cruelty and Lack of Access to Care – Best Friends Town Hall

    Online Event – 10/1/20 – Keeping Families Together: Navigating the Blurry Lines Between Neglect, Cruelty and Lack of Access to Care – Best Friends Town Hall

    Best Friends Town Halls

    The Best Friends Town Hall series brings together thought leaders from Best Friends and across the industry to provide insight, analysis, and solutions to the unprecedented challenges to lifesaving that we’re all facing right now.

    The topic of each town hall reflects the most earnest conversations happening that week in animal welfare. We treat the event as an interactive forum where live questions from attendees are answered with a crowd-sourced solution that benefits all.

    Every live town hall is recorded and posted down below. Keep an eye on this page for updates each week.

    Join us for our next Town Hall:

    Keeping Families Together: Navigating the Blurry Lines Between Neglect, Cruelty and Lack of Access to Care– As we navigate the change to impounding only high-priority intakes, Animal Control Officers come across field cases where impounding an animal is necessary. But, there are also cases where providing the owner with resources keeps the pet at home and out of the shelter. Join us for this town hall where Best Friends Director of National Municipal and Shelter Support (and NACA president) Scott Giacoppo, helps you define cruelty vs. resource deprivation to establish your own organizational guidelines for when to provide resources vs. impound an animal.

    Panelists:
    Audra Michael CPM, Director, Pinal County Animal Care and Control
    Nick Walton, Manager of National Municipal and Shelter Support, Best Friends
    April Moore, Chief Officer of Animal Services, Kansas City Pet Project

    • Register: Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 6:00 PM Eastern time.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://network.bestfriends.org/tools-and-information/best-friends-town-halls

  • Online Conference – 10/9/20 to 10/11/20 – CVMA Fall Veterinary Conference – CVMA (fee applies)

    Online Conference – 10/9/20 to 10/11/20 – CVMA Fall Veterinary Conference – CVMA (fee applies)

    CVMA Fall Seminar To-Go

    October 9-11, 2020

    Sponsored by:

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    Get your CE delivered to the safety and comfort of your home or wherever you have an internet connection. Due to COVID-19 public gathering restrictions, we are presenting the CVMA Fall Seminar online – live and interactive. We are bringing DVMs three half-day sessions of thought-provoking information on radiology and dermatology and two half-day sessions for technicians on pain management and anesthesia. DVMs can earn up to 12 CEUs and technicians can earn up to eight CEUs.

    Speakers & Program Schedule

    The CVMA is thankful for our speakers, Dr. Andrea Cannon, Mr. Stephen Cital, and Dr. Trisha Oura, who have agreed to switch up their presentation mode to accommodate online learning.

    View Speakers & Topics

    View Program Schedule

    Registration

    Registration closes September 30, 2020.

    Conference fees:
    Full Registration One Day Registration
    CVMA Members:
    DVM: $175
    RVT/Veterinary Staff: $95    		 CVMA Members:
    DVM: $75
    RVT/Veterinary Staff: $55
    Non-Members:
    DVM: $225
    RVT/Veterinary Staff: $135    		 Non-Members:
    DVM: $125
    RVT/Veterinary Staff: $75
    DVM Student: $55
    RVT Student: $55    		 DVM Student: $30
    RVT Student: $30

    4 Ways to Register:

    • Register Online
    • Fax registration form to 916.646.9156
    • Mail registration to CVMA office
    • Call 800.655. 2862 to register over the phone

    Download PDF for faxing or mailing.

    Included with seminar registration:

    • California approved continuing education
      • Twelve hours of approved continuing education for veterinarians (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
      • Eight hours of approved continuing education for RVTs and CVMA CVAs (Saturday & Sunday)
    • Syllabus
    • Certificate of Attendance

    CVMA members receive a discount on registration fees. If you are not a member, join now to take advantage of this and many other member benefits.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://cvma.net/learning/cvma-ce-programs-2/cvma-fall-seminar-to-go/cvma-fall-seminar-information-2/

  • Webinar – 10/20/20 – What 2020 Can Teach Us About the Future of Animal Welfare Marketing – The AAWA and Petfinder Pro

    Webinar – 10/20/20 – What 2020 Can Teach Us About the Future of Animal Welfare Marketing – The AAWA and Petfinder Pro

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    Part of the Petfinder Pro Adoption Options Series:

     

    This year has been unpredictable in many ways, but as we move towards the end of 2020 we can look ahead to how lessons and insights gleaned during a global crisis may help us shape a brighter future for animals. This presentation will cover some key marketing takeaways from our collective COVID-19 response, shining a light on practical examples and ideas to help us better connect with all facets of our communities; leverage the power of teamwork and information sharing; and craft a strategic approach that means we can handle whatever comes next! 

     

    This webinar has been pre-approved for:

    • 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
    • 1 NACA CE
    • 1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

     

    Petfinder members who participate are eligible for exclusive Petfinder Foundation grant opportunities.

    To register for Adoption Options workshops, log in with your Association username and password OR create a FREE “Learning Non-Member” account.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/pf3

  • Webinar – 10/5/20 – Shaping Behavior in Animals – Part 1 – Natural Encounters (fee applies)

    Webinar – 10/5/20 – Shaping Behavior in Animals – Part 1 – Natural Encounters (fee applies)

    Welcome to TEC Talks, by the Natural Encounters, Inc. Training and Education Center (NEI TEC)!

    Join us at 2pm EDT on Monday, October 5th and Wednesday October 7th for Steve Martin’s two part presentation on shaping, and on Friday, October 9th for our NEI TEC in Conversation panel discussion with Steve Martin, Chris Jenkins, and Marty MacPhee as they wrap up the week by sharing their final thoughts and answering attendee questions.

    Shaping Part 1 and 2 – Steve Martin (Monday, October 5th 2:00pm EDT and Wednesday, October 7th, 2:00pm EDT)

    Shaping involves reinforcing successive approximations of behaviors toward a goal behavior and is the most common form of positive reinforcement training in the animal field today. This seminar takes a deep dive into the intricacies of various strategies of shaping behavior with a wide variety of animals. Topics covered in the seminars include:

    Monday

    • Shaping overview
    • Reinforcement theory
    • Creating motivation
    • Capturing/Scanning
    • Shaping
    • Extinction/Extinction Burst
    • Cues
    • Bridging stimuli

    Wednesday

    • Prompt shaping
    • Fading prompts
    • Adding the cue
    • Chaining
    • Generalization training
    • Reinforcement strategies
    • Shaping challenges

    NEI TEC in Conversation: Steve Martin, Chris Jenkins, and Marty MacPhee(Friday, October 9th, 2:00pm EDT)

    Join us for a panel discussion of NEI TEC faculty members as they gather to have a conversation about their thoughts on the presentations and questions from the previous sessions. The panelists look forward to sharing their final thoughts and answering attendee questions.

    Register

    CEUs may be available for IATCB (CPBT-KA and CPAT-KA), IAABC, CCPDT (CBCC and CPDT), and KPA – if you are interested in CEUs for another organization, please contact them for additional information. Contact ceus@naturalencounters.com if you have any questions.

    NOTE: If you miss a webinar, don’t worry! Access to the recordings of all three of these webinars will be sent in an email to registrants within 24-48 hours after the last webinar ends.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://naturalencounters.com/nei-tec-talk-shaping-week/

  • Webinar – 10/7/20 – Shaping Behavior in Animals – Part 2 – Natural Encounters (fee applies)

    Webinar – 10/7/20 – Shaping Behavior in Animals – Part 2 – Natural Encounters (fee applies)

    Welcome to TEC Talks, by the Natural Encounters, Inc. Training and Education Center (NEI TEC)!

    Join us at 2pm EDT on Monday, October 5th and Wednesday October 7th for Steve Martin’s two part presentation on shaping, and on Friday, October 9th for our NEI TEC in Conversation panel discussion with Steve Martin, Chris Jenkins, and Marty MacPhee as they wrap up the week by sharing their final thoughts and answering attendee questions.

    Shaping Part 1 and 2 – Steve Martin (Monday, October 5th 2:00pm EDT and Wednesday, October 7th, 2:00pm EDT)

    Shaping involves reinforcing successive approximations of behaviors toward a goal behavior and is the most common form of positive reinforcement training in the animal field today. This seminar takes a deep dive into the intricacies of various strategies of shaping behavior with a wide variety of animals. Topics covered in the seminars include:

    Monday

    • Shaping overview
    • Reinforcement theory
    • Creating motivation
    • Capturing/Scanning
    • Shaping
    • Extinction/Extinction Burst
    • Cues
    • Bridging stimuli

    Wednesday

    • Prompt shaping
    • Fading prompts
    • Adding the cue
    • Chaining
    • Generalization training
    • Reinforcement strategies
    • Shaping challenges

    NEI TEC in Conversation: Steve Martin, Chris Jenkins, and Marty MacPhee(Friday, October 9th, 2:00pm EDT)

    Join us for a panel discussion of NEI TEC faculty members as they gather to have a conversation about their thoughts on the presentations and questions from the previous sessions. The panelists look forward to sharing their final thoughts and answering attendee questions.

    Register

    CEUs may be available for IATCB (CPBT-KA and CPAT-KA), IAABC, CCPDT (CBCC and CPDT), and KPA – if you are interested in CEUs for another organization, please contact them for additional information. Contact ceus@naturalencounters.com if you have any questions.

    NOTE: If you miss a webinar, don’t worry! Access to the recordings of all three of these webinars will be sent in an email to registrants within 24-48 hours after the last webinar ends.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://naturalencounters.com/nei-tec-talk-shaping-week/