On the next episode of Live from The Ranch, Ken Ramirez will be joined by Susan G. Friedman, Ph.D. They will discuss what it means to incorporate choice and control in training plans, the impact of negative reinforcement, and how to think beyond labels by measuring observable behavior.
Tune in on YouTube on May 2, at 1 pm PT, for this free virtual event with live audience Q&A.
A major welfare concern in animal shelters is excessive barking from kenneled dogs. This contributes to noise pollution, can cause hearing damage, and has a negative impact on all animals within earshot. This study demonstrated that by implementing a simple classical counterconditioning exercise, consisting of instructing all ward passers-through to toss treats to each dog regardless of behavior exhibited, could change the emotional state of dogs from negative to more positive, thus reducing fear and frustration that often leads to excessive barking.
Data analysis showed that implementation of this simple exercise did reduce barking at clinically relevant levels even with a changing shelter population. Additionally, for each percent increase in compliance rate, there was an average decrease of 17.3 dB in the maximum decibel reading. Moreover, an overall positive change in attitude from most dogs towards visitors further showed the positive effects of the study.
Learning Objectives:
Can’t attend the live event? Register anyway! This webcast will be recorded, and a link will be sent a day after the live event ends.
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 approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize the Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approval.
Speakers:
@Sara Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVB (Behavior), she/her/hers
Clinical Assistant Professor, Veterinary Behavior Specialist
Department of Clinical Sciences
North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
@Jamirelis Carrero (Jami)
DVM candidate
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine
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The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Foundations’ Animal Behavior Conference will be held this year in Asheville, North Carolina and via livestream May 1st-3rd. The IAABC Foundation, sister organization to the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (the IAABC), is hosting its annual conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville – Biltmore and you’re invited!
Explore, discover and learn from experts in dog, cat behavior, horse behavior, and more. You’ll have the opportunity to attend over 30 educational sessions, covering topics such as:
In addition to the educational sessions, the IAABC Foundation is hosting 3 unique off-site events to kick off the conference. Choose to visit the first-of-its-kind facility, ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center (BRC), enter the fascinating world of parrot behavior at Phoenix Landing or learn from a panel of renowned equine educators. Last year’s attendees benefited from these amazing learning and networking opportunities. Now you can, too!
A scholarship is available to marginalized communities. IAABC members also receive a discount, so if you’re not already a member, now is the perfect time to join!
Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to learn from top professionals and network with peers who share your interests. Reserve your spot at the IAABC Foundation Conference in Asheville now. We hope to see you there!
Contact the IAABC Foundation at questions@iaabcfoundation.org if you have any questions.
On May 7, Outreach Veterinarian Chumkee Aziz will gather folks from organizations across the state for a conversation about their experiences in High Quality, High Volume Spay/Neuter training programming. Building skill and capacity in this area is one crucial way we can address the access to veterinary care crisis in shelters and communities. Albert Escobedo (RVTg and Director of Veterinary Operations, Humane Society of Sonoma County), Dr. Jennifer Allen (Veterinarian, CAMP LA), Megan Gram (Director of the Pacific Region, Animal Balance), and Kylie Ramos (Community Engagement Program Manager, San Francisco SPCA) will discuss challenges they’ve faced and how they’ve overcome them, vet recruitment strategies, advice for retaining surgical team members, and more.
The All Call is a twice-monthly, California community call for animal well-being professionals that occurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday. The one-hour call is a dedicated space to share and learn from each other. Popular topics include initiatives that create a more inclusive culture for both staff and community, programs that keep pets with their people, industry trends, research studies, as well as the hard stuff, like what’s not working or what is particularly difficult during times of scarcity. The call is a mix of presentations, storytelling, open discussion, and Q&A time.
The All Call is hosted by California for All co-leaders Allison Cardona and Nadia Oseguera and is enriched by rotating facilitators. You only need to register one time. Calls are sometimes recorded; recap emails with supplemental resources are sent post-call.
This group is for Leadership in Animal Welfare, Human Animal Support Services, and more, and occurs once a month unless otherwise posted.
Please note: All Job-Alikes will be suspended starting May 1st.
During this suspension period, HASS will continue to evaluate the best step forward for the Job-Alike program. We’ve heard your feedback loud and clear that the time commitment, meeting cadence and frequency, as well as meeting format can be challenging, so it’s our goal to find a path that resolves these challenges, among others. We hope to have a clear direction and solutions outlined for you all by the end of August and already have plans in the works to transition this program smoothly.
The Community Cats Podcast is thrilled to announce that we will once again be holding our Online Feline Leukemia Day this year.
Speakers from a wide range of fields from veterinarians to shelter specialists will bring you the latest information on Feline Leukemia studies, improvements in care, and suggestions to help you start and maintain policies and programs that will help you find homes for these special kitties.
Join Dr. Groszkowski, consulting veterinarian in Clinical Toxicology at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, to explore potential toxicities in dogs and cats that are more commonly managed at small animal practices during the summer months. Learn about a variety of toxicities and their mechanisms of action, clinical signs, diagnostic tests, and treatments.
In order to register for the webinar, you will need to log in to ASPCA Learn, our new learning management system. Create an account now and register for the webinar. If you’re having trouble accessing your account, browse the ASPCA Learn FAQ for troubleshooting tips or email learn@aspca.org for technical support.
Takeaways
Suited For
This session is suited for veterinarians but all are welcome.
Credits
This webinar is pending AAVSB approval
Rabies control activities are an important function of California shelters and animal control agencies. Why are rabies vaccines important? What does rabies look like in domestic animals and how risky is this to humans? Rabies vaccine is the ONLY vaccine among the various biologics administered to companion animals in California that is regulated under State law, and it is the responsibility of every licensed veterinarian to practice within the context of law when managing patients with respect to rabies and rabies vaccination. This scenario-based presentation has been developed to challenge participants on California regulatory/statutory issues pertaining to rabies.
The audience will be tasked to provide the correct (legal) responses to a variety of situations encountered in practice relating to rabies: eg, what does “currently vaccinated” (in law) actually mean? What are the consequences for the patient, and the owner, following rabies exposure if the patient is “currently vaccinated” vs NOT “currently vaccinated?” Who has rabies vaccination exemption authority? How do we vaccinate hybrid species? What is Prospective Serological Monitoring? When is it recommended that we vaccinate our staff?
Speaker: Richard Ford, DVM, MS, DACVIM, DACVPM
Moderated by: Amy Auch, DVM, CCFP
A huge thanks to Boehringer-Ingelheim for sponsoring this webinar!
A four-hour accelerated workshop for leaders working towards an equitable and just profession.
In this executive level leadership online workshop, you will work together as a cohort of committed leaders. You will engage in self-reflection, create a roadmap for making DEI a strategic goal in your organization, and identify the core skills leaders need to model.
Workshop Objectives:
While we recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion from multiple levels of an organization, this course is specifically designed to support leaders, including executives, C-level staff, directors of municipal animal services, and board members.
Presenters:
– Jasmin M. Robinson, Director of DEI Initiatives, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
– Maria Morukian, Founder & President, MSM Global Consulting
This online event will inspire you to continue thinking outside the proverbial “box” — and, indeed, to think outside your shelter walls — to address our most pressing challenges. In four power-packed sessions, your colleagues will be digging into telehealth, inclusivity, employee retention, and the new generation of leaders.
Free for members of The Association.
