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  • Webinar – 3/28/24 – Exploring the HASS Playbook: Strategies for Supporting People and Pets – HASS

    Webinar – 3/28/24 – Exploring the HASS Playbook: Strategies for Supporting People and Pets – HASS

    Heard about the HASS Playbook, but not sure how it can support your own community? The HASS Playbook is a complete collection of best practices and how-to guides created for animal welfare organizations to implement programs rooted within the HASS mission and four HASS pathways. In it, you’ll find innovative opportunities to rise above sheltering system challenges and increase your capacity for care for the people and pets in your community. Join Eliza Torres, Education and Implementation Manager, for an expert overview of the Playbook, the accompanying self-assessment tools, and how you can get started. Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services, will moderate.

    Register below and join us live on Thursday, March 28 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event, a recording will be distributed to all registrants within 3 business days. The Playbook was made possible #ThanksToMaddie.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/7816739797796/WN_jLrF1GvQTeCTAn-rV4GXzg#/registration

  • Online Course – Starts 1/6/25 – The Thinking Animal: Cognition and its Role in Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 1/6/25 – The Thinking Animal: Cognition and its Role in Behavior – IAABC (fee applies)

    What’s going on in an animal’s head (even when they’ve decided it’s a great idea to stick their head in a wasp’s nest) is a complex, fascinating, and vital part of understanding their behavior!

    This 4-week course will introduce some key questions in animal cognition, including:

    • How do animals understand time?
    • Do animals have good short- and long-term memories?
    • Can animals comprehend numbers, logic and other abstract concepts?
    • How can we use animal cognition to make more effective and enjoyable behavior interventions for animals and humans?

    Your instructor, Dr. Kristina Spaulding, CAAB, will guide you and your fellow students through exercises and discussions designed to engage and excite you about this ever-growing field of research!

    ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS **

    • Auditors do not attend online meetings
    • Meetings are not recorded
    • Meetings take place on Mondays at 7:00 pm Eastern (first meeting January 13th)
    • Meetings are 1 hour in duration
    • There are 4 meetings for this course

    Course Begins: January 6, 2025
    Duration: 4 weeks
    Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/the-thinking-dog-cognition-and-its-role-in-behavior/

  • Online Course – Starts 7/8/24 – What Is a Dog? The Ethology of Our Best Friend – IAABC (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 7/8/24 – What Is a Dog? The Ethology of Our Best Friend – IAABC (fee applies)

    Ethology is the scientific and objective study of animal behavior under natural conditions. In short, it’s the study of how animals behave in the real world.

    This course takes a deep dive into our understanding of dogs as a species, and therefore how we live with them and train them, how they learn, and how we can best solve behavioral issues if they arise.

    To address these questions we will consider:

    • The interplay between canine domestication, evolution, and behavior
    • Development in dogs: birth through adulthood
    • The perceptual world of the dog and how it impacts behavior
    • How dogs approach and solve problems in their environment
    • The role of genetics in behavior
    • The behavior of free-ranging dogs

    You will come away from this course with an even deeper appreciation and wonder for these amazing animals we live with. You’ll never look at dogs—or dog training—quite the same way again.

    Course Begins: July 8, 2024

    Duration: 4 weeks

    Instructor: Kristina Spaulding, PhD, CAAB

    ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ONLINE WEEKLY MEETINGS **

    • Auditors do not attend online meetings
    • Meetings are not recorded
    • Meetings take place on Mondays at 1:00 pm Eastern (first meeting July 15th)
    • Meetings are 1 hour in duration
    • There are 4 meetings for this course

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/what-is-a-dog/

  • Online Course – Starts 5/8/24 – Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice – IAABC (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 5/8/24 – Animal Behavior Consulting: Principles & Practice – IAABC (fee applies)

    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 online meetings with a Course Mentor discussing each learning module.

    Course Begins: May 8, 2024
    Duration: 12 weeks
    Instructor: Erin Jones, PhD, CPDT-KA, IAABC-ADT, CDBC

    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

    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

    ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS **

    • Meetings are not recorded
    • Meetings take place on Wednesdays at 8:00 pm Eastern (first meeting May 15th)
    • Meetings are 1 hour in duration with the exception of Week 7 (June 26th) which is 2 hours in duration
    • There are 12 meetings for this course

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/animal-behavior-consulting-principles-practice/

  • Online Course – Starts 5/20/24 – Professional Dog Training: Science & Application – IAABC (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 5/20/24 – Professional Dog Training: Science & Application – IAABC (fee applies)

    Training is simple, but it’s not easy! There’s canine learning to understand, practical skills and timing to master, and of course, the human part of the equation to consider. Professional Dog Training: Science & Application is a comprehensive 20-week program designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed as a dog trainer.

    Program Highlights:

    • Each module features lectures and materials packed full of information and designed by a practicing dog training and behavior professional.
    • You won’t just be watching videos – throughout the program you will engage in weekly online meetings, projects, assignments, and topic-based discussions.
    • We learn better together! The program is designed using a community learning model; your active participation contributes to everyone’s educational experience and the success of the program.
    • Assessment of your work is iterative; you are always given an opportunity to improve!

    Instructor: Camille Asmer CDBC, IAABC-ADT, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA

    Presenters include:

    Lauren Novack; Renee Hall; Kathrine Christ; Tabitha Kucera; Michelle Mullins; Erin Jones; Dante Camacho; Allie Bender; Emily Strong; Alicia Harantschuk; Jackie Laubacher

    Module topics include:

    Principles of Learning Science; Practical Learning Applications; Body Language & Communication; Training & Management Tools; Puppy Fundamentals; Enhancing Animal Welfare & Management Through Enrichment; Husbandry & Cooperative Care Strategies; Client Communication; Client Instruction; Teaching Group Classes; Practical Ethics for Dog Trainers

    **IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT WEEKLY ONLINE MEETINGS**

    • Meetings are a safe space to ask questions, share your experiences, and learn from peers. They are not recorded.
    • Meetings take place on Mondays at 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time. The first meeting is May 27th.
    • Meetings are 60 minutes in duration
    • There are 20 meetings for this program

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/professional-dog-training-science-application/

  • The Roundtable: Make a PACT with Your Community

    The Roundtable: Make a PACT with Your Community

    Compassion, transparency, leadership.

    These are the drivers of People and Animals in Community Together (PACT), a new movement in sheltering that recognizes the power of working together as outlined in nine shared beliefs. Hundreds of organizations and their communities are already on board or are in the process of making a PACT.

    Join your host Michael Robbins for a candid conversation with longtime shelter leaders Sharon Harvey, Joe Elmore, and Dr. Kendall Houlihan about why they embrace PACT — and why you should, too. This discussion will be tailored to executive leadership, but all are welcome to learn more about the nine tenets of PACT.

    Panelists:

    • Joe Elmore, President & CEO, Charleston Animal Society
    • Sharon Harvey, President & CEO, Cleveland Animal Protective League
    • Dr. Kendall Houlihan, Associate Director in the Animal Welfare Division, AVMA

    Moderator:

    • Michael Robbins, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Atlanta Humane Society
  • Online Conference – 3/9/24 and 3/10/24 – 4th Annual Modern & Ethical Training Conference (MET) – Puppyworks (fee applies)

    Online Conference – 3/9/24 and 3/10/24 – 4th Annual Modern & Ethical Training Conference (MET) – Puppyworks (fee applies)

    • 6 great trainers will talk about their experiences, give advice and practical solutions.
    • Over 18 hours of expertise and advice for the daily life of professional trainers & their clients.
    • You can watch the lectures live on the day of the conference or at any time during the following 6 months.
    • MET conference 2024 has been approved by CCPDT and IAABC organizations for 18 CEUs.
    • You can listen to the lectures of Czech trainers in the original version or access a high-quality translation in English, so that you do not miss a word of expertise!
    • Gain practical procedures with proven results.
    • No waiting and commuting – enjoy the conference from the comfort of your couch with your dog partner by your side.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.puppyworks.com/met2024

  • Webinar – 3/25/24 – For Dog’s sake, can you stop that? Canine-Friendly Body Language Improvements for Humans – Dogs Playing for Life (fee applies)

    Webinar – 3/25/24 – For Dog’s sake, can you stop that? Canine-Friendly Body Language Improvements for Humans – Dogs Playing for Life (fee applies)

    Dogs are resilient and oh-so-forgiving! These qualities make them endearing as companions, along with their ability to love unconditionally. So, why do some dogs struggle to understand us when we are offering affection or when we want to help them, not harm them? In this session, we will focus on the HUMAN handling that contributes to unwanted behavior, even “aggression”. Get ready to rethink your approach as we reveal the common and widely accepted and taught handling errors that set dogs up for failure. Through extensive video examples, we will demonstrate alternative handling techniques that help dogs to trust and thrive!

    This webinar will demonstrate:

    – Examples of handling that causes negative behavior compared to handling that promotes  desired behavior

    – Demonstration of handling that induces trust and learning with dogs that are too afraid to respond initially to food rewards or affection

    – Comprehensive discussion around the correct use of pressure and release and why this is a critical skill for shelter canine handlers to master to save more dogs

    This is a 2-hour presentation followed by a 30 min Q&A session. This webinar costs $20 and you will receive the recording the next day.

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

  • Webinar – 3/14/24 – Maddie’s Insights – Increasing Engagement in Kitten Fostering Programs: Lessons Learned from High Kitten Intake Zip Codes in Los Angeles County – Maddie’s Fund

    Webinar – 3/14/24 – Maddie’s Insights – Increasing Engagement in Kitten Fostering Programs: Lessons Learned from High Kitten Intake Zip Codes in Los Angeles County – Maddie’s Fund

    Maddie’s Insights are a series of webinars about the latest research in animal well-being and how you can use the findings in your shelter and community.

    Join us on on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 12noon Pacific / 3pm Eastern when Debra Olmedo and Greg Miller of the ASPCA will provide an overview of recent research aimed at identifying ways to increase awareness and engagement in kitten fostering programs among residents of areas with high intake of kittens to animal shelters. They will discuss the project methodology, what they learned about awareness, interest, and concerns related to fostering, and what opportunities this research highlighted for increasing fostering program engagement. 

    Registration link https://maddies.fund/MIwebcasts

    Learning Objectives:

    • What are the experiences with fostering kittens and actions taken for cats by residents living in high kitten intake zip codes in Los Angeles County?
    • How do barriers to participating in kitten fostering programs potentially differ for residents in these areas of LA County?
    • What are the potential benefits of developing and implementing community-informed strategies?
    • What are some strategies to increase awareness and engagement in kitten fostering program among residents of high kitten intake areas?

    This webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association. It has also been submitted for approval for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.

    WEBSITE LINK: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcastsRegister

  • Online Event – 3/7/24 – Live from the Ranch – Paws in Practice: Husbandry Behaviors for Dogs & Empowering Pet Guardians Online – Karen Pryor Academy

    Online Event – 3/7/24 – Live from the Ranch – Paws in Practice: Husbandry Behaviors for Dogs & Empowering Pet Guardians Online – Karen Pryor Academy

    Join us for the next episode of Live from The Ranch, where Ken Ramirez will collaborate with teacher and trainer Laura Monaco Torelli. Laura will demonstrate essential behaviors for veterinary care and coach Ken on teaching these behaviors to his dog, Marlin. Learn the importance of teaching your dog behaviors for medical care and observe how to virtually coach others!

    Tune in on YouTube on March 7 at 1:00  pm PT for this free virtual event with live audience Q&A.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://theranch.clickertraining.com/live/#next