The more details we have the easier it is to list and market the event*: Books and videos help us understand canine body language what this or that means, but where is the focus on handler body language? Handler behavior is as complex and as nuanced as canine body language. When the handler is sending mixed, inconsistent or contrary messages, the dog can end up confused or frustrated. Greater awareness of how these elements can and do affect the dog can improve training and relationships, and help avoid accidentally contributing to a dog’s anxiety, fear, reactivity or just flat out exasperation with humans. Dogs would really appreciate it if humans could learn to mean what they say, and know what they are really saying, and communicate clearly with intent and awareness. Suzanne provides video, examples, details and practical tips for helping handlers make adjustments. Whether you’re a pro who needs new ways to help clients be their best, or a dog loving human who wants to communicate more clearly while removing common roadblocks to understanding, this webinar is for you!

Learning Objectives

Attendees will learn to observe these elements of handler body language, and be able to recognize them in themselves and others, plus practical tips for helping handlers make adjustments for clearer, consistent communication:
• Meta-messaging
• Balance
• Postures & gestures
• Orientation
• Breathing & blink rate
• Expression & voice

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.petprofessionalguild.com/webinars-events/webinars/talks-with-dogs-how-our-body-language-affects-our-communication-with-dogs-with-suzanne-clothier/

Fence fighting, barrier aggression, barrier frustration… whatever you call it, you probably want it to stop. For one thing, you didn’t actually mean to hire D.O.G. Security Co., Ltd. For another, your dog isn’t always the best judge of what needs barking at. Fence fighting also doesn’t make you popular among your neighbors. Worst of all, if you happen to have more than one dog, fence fighting can lead to redirected aggression.

So you want it to stop. But you’re not sure what to do.

Good news: This webinar will give you strategies for helping your dog learn to live and let live… at the fence line, anyway. 😉

You’ll gain a better understanding of:

• Why dogs react this way when barriers or restraint are involved
• How stress and arousal play into fence fighting
• When and how to focus on management for fence fighting
• When and how to do training for fence fighting
• How to identify related reactions in other contexts

This webinar is suitable for anyone with a dog who overreacts when barriers or restraint are involved, as well as for professionals helping humans who live with dogs.

Presenter: Irith Bloom

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/self-study/webinars

Contract clarity? Yes, please!

In this 1.5-hour, VETgirl practice management webinar, Charlotte A. Lacroix, DVM, JD demystifies the intricate landscape of employment agreements, retention bonuses, non-competes, and corporate contracts. Whether you’re an employee seeking clarity or an employer aiming to enhance your workforce management practices, this webinar promises valuable insights into optimizing the employee experience within the realm of contractual obligations.

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? Get your learning on with the #1 veterinary CE resource – clinically relevant, practical, and accessible 24/7 on your own time! Don’t miss out – click HERE to check out your options, including our new  14-day, no-commitment ELITE Trial.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/june-18-2024-navigating-the-employment-landscape-understanding-agreements-bonuses-and-corporate-contracts-for-employee-success/

Canine CellMates is an innovative 501(c)(3) that strives to create meaningful, positive connections between people facing felony charges and rescue dogs saved from local municipal shelters.

Both in and out of custody, Canine CellMates facilitates programs in Fulton County (Atlanta), Georgia, that utilize the healing power of shelter dogs to break the cycle of incarceration for individuals in our community, providing a safe environment for meaningful self-reflection and personal growth.

The in-custody program serves pre-trial inmates in the Fulton County Jail. For ten weeks, the program participants live and work alongside the dogs they train, using positive reinforcement training methods only. During their time together, the men and dogs form meaningful bonds and develop essential life skills. At the end of the 10-week cycle, they graduate in a joyful ceremony that showcases their progress.

The out-of-custody program, called “Beyond the Bars,” is an intensive, year-long program that serves as an alternative to a prison sentence for selected individuals—helping men return home to their families while giving them the life skills and the safe space to practice making better decisions and building a better future.

Having explored the structural and penological underpinnings of this model in an earlier session, we focus here on how programs like this can be set up and function in other jurisdictions for the ultimate benefit of individual defendants and their families, rescued animals, and the community as a whole.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/unleashing-potential-the-canine-cellmates-model-for-developing-and-implementing-a-human-canine-rehabilitation-program/

Community Cats Podcast will host a free webinar for anyone looking to help outdoor cats. Presented by Neighborhood Cats, The Drop Trap: A Trapper’s Best Friend will take place on June 22, 2024 from 2:00-4:00 PM ET. 

The webinar will cover everything from basic setup and deployment to advanced techniques for effective trapping. The presentation will also include tips on how to use a drop trap safely and effectively, as well as how to troubleshoot common problems that trappers may encounter. 

This webinar has something for everyone, from beginner friendly advice to expert-level tips. Anyone with an interest in helping outdoor cats is encouraged to attend. No experience required.

The webinar is free to attend. Anyone interested can learn more and register via the website here.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-drop-trap-a-trappers-best-friend-presented-by-neighborhood-cats-june-2024/

Community Cats Podcast, in partnership with Neighborhood Cats, will host our Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Certification Workshop on Saturday, June 1, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM ET.

Session duration is 2.5 hours followed by optional 15-minute Q&A. Registration is $10 and includes access to the recorded session, handouts, and certificate, as well as access to a Facebook discussion group exclusively for trappers and folks actively engaged in community cat programs. The session is recorded and you can get certified a week after the session is held.  

The TNR Certification Workshop is offered monthly. Anyone interested in attending can register at www.communitycatspodcast.com/GetTNRCertified. 

This online workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to help outdoor cats and kittens stay safe and healthy during the cold winter months and all year long. From animal control to the general public, anyone with a passion for helping cats and kittens is encouraged to register and learn from trappers who have been in the field for more than 20 years.

The workshop covers best practices for TNR and colony management, including all planning and preparations for successful trapping, and colony care practices that will protect outdoor cats from harsh winter conditions. There will also be time for questions from attendees, which will be answered in real time by the experts from Neighborhood Cats. Bring your toughest questions! 

All attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz and gain access to an exclusive Facebook group to continue networking with other caregivers. Attendees will also receive extensive handouts, including the TNR Handbook by Neighborhood Cats.

The TNR Certification Workshop has been endorsed by the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA), and continuing education credits are available for animal control professionals who attend.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-june-2024/

Amputations are major surgeries that are painful not only intraoperatively, but can also be painful for a fairly long time post-operatively. The longer recovery time from pain is due to the large areas of soft tissue involvement at the surgery site and the severing of numerous, some fairly large, nerves. The latter initiates neuropathic pain, which can be difficult to control. If the amputation is done because of a painful lesion, the pre-existing pain will exacerbate the intra- and post-operative pain. Dr Grubb will discuss pre-, intra-and post-operative analgesic strategies.

Attendees will learn about the most immediate concerns that pet parents have when their dog or cat has had a limb amputation. The goal is to encourage discussion before and after surgery, in order to facilitate a smoother recovery with less emotional burden on the pet parent as well as the veterinary team.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the normal pain pathway
• Discuss the changes in the pain pathway with pre-existing pain
• Define neuropathic pain and the role in post-amputation pain
• Explore pre-, intra-and post-operative analgesic strategies
• Develop tools to address the important discussion points for the pet parent such as potential mobility challenges and realistic expectations during and after recover

This webinar is FREE for all attendees.
1.5 hours of RACE CE credits (medical) will be available for HSVMA members only (pending approval).
Not yet a member? Join HERE!

WEBSITE LINK:  https://hsvma.memberclicks.net/webinar-circle-of-care-amputations

Animal welfare professionals struggle with maintaining their mental health for a multitude of factors including challenges with work-life balance, traumatic experiences within the shelter, and more. It’s up to the industry to care for the PEOPLE that are doing the life-saving by creating care opportunities for better mental health in the shelter. Join panelists Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson, Founder of JVR Strategies & Journey You Own along with José Ocaño, Founder & CEO of Hatching, to discuss the importance of mindfulness in animal welfare and best practices the industry can implement today to support the people who save pets.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2317152070307/WN_7PBiaCntTXKdj1bKbmLZBw#/registration