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  • Webinar – 10/19/23 – Success with Dr. Overall’s Protocol for Relaxation & Case Studies – FDSA (fee applies)

    Webinar – 10/19/23 – Success with Dr. Overall’s Protocol for Relaxation & Case Studies – FDSA (fee applies)

    This second webinar in a two-part series focuses on Dr. Overall’s Protocol for Relaxation. Dr. Overall advises us, “This protocol is the essential, basic behavior modification program on which all more complex programs using desensitization (DS) and counter-conditioning (CC) will be built.” We’ll look at the protocol itself, see examples with puppies and adult dogs, and demonstrate how to incorporate work with triggers. We’ll also review case studies demonstrating how all the protocols work together to create a foundation for behavior modification.

    Presenter: Marge Rogers 

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

  • Webinar – 10/12/23 – Success with Dr. Overall’s Protocols for Deference and Take a Breath – FDSA (fee applies)

    Webinar – 10/12/23 – Success with Dr. Overall’s Protocols for Deference and Take a Breath – FDSA (fee applies)

    Can dogs really learn how to self-calm through biofeedback? Yes, they can! Veterinary behaviorist and author of the Manual of Clinical Behavioral Medicine for Dogs and Cats, Dr. Karen Overall, has provided us with the tools to help our dogs.

    The first in a two-part series will focus on Dr. Overall’s Protocols for Deference and Teaching Your Dog to Take a Deep Breath. Marge will show you how she uses these protocols in her training programs. She includes video examples demonstrating the behaviors at home, away from home, and in the veterinary clinic. We’ll also review how the right types of tactile interactions can help calm dogs.

    Presenter: Marge Rogers

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

  • Online Certificate Program – Starting 10/23/23 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Shelter Operations – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)

    Online Certificate Program – Starting 10/23/23 – Animal Shelter Management Certificate Program – Shelter Operations – Humane Network/UoP (fee applies)

    Society’s relationship to pets continues to evolve. The majority of people consider their pets to be beloved family members and expect their local animal shelter to work diligently to save the lives of the dogs and cats that enter the facility. This program will provide the knowledge you need to assume a management or leadership role at an open-admission animal shelter. You’ll learn how to maximize a shelter’s lifesaving potential through program management, community engagement, and shelter operations while at the same time preparing yourself for an exciting career.

    The five courses are:

    • Leadership covering strategic planning, analyzing operations, decision-making, managing people and processes to achieve results, organizational responsibilities, and working with a board of directors.
    • Shelter Operations covering adoptions, animal care and sheltering fundamentals, animal behavior and enrichment, and customer service.
    • Community Program Development covering volunteers, foster care, spay/neuter, pet retention, events, and community relations.
    • Animal Health and Clinic Operations covering understanding shelter medicine, basic animal health considerations and care, euthanasia decisions, and clinic operations.
    • Marketing and Development covering development fundamentals, fundraising strategies, marketing fundamentals, adoption promotion, social media and websites, and media relations.

    Each of these courses include live video conference sessions with top experts in the field providing students valuable contacts within the field. Additionally, alumni have access to exclusive networking opportunities and receive notification of employment opportunities.

    You can sign up for individual courses or all five for a discount. All five must be completed to get a certificate.

    Who will benefit from the program?

    • Professionals seeking a career change to something more personally fulfilling.
    • New shelter directors.
    • Shelter directors or managers wishing to improve their organization’s live release rate and sustainability.
    • People working in the animal welfare field who wish to advance into management roles.
    • Board members of animal shelters.

    Credit for program/courses

    Upon completion of all five courses, you will receive a Certificate in Animal Shelter Management from the University of the Pacific.

    Each course earns:

    • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the University of the Pacific
    • Association of Animal Welfare Advancement CAWA Continuing Education (CE) credits

    Schedule and Registration

    Each of the five online courses are six weeks long and are offered sequentially. The entire program is about seven months long, and a new round starts again after a short break. More information on start dates of each course and the registration form can be found on the University of the Pacific website. 

    ​WEBSITE LINK:  https://uc.pacific.edu/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=192577

  • Webinar – 10/19/23 – Serene Vaccines: The Fear Free Vaccine Experience – Fear Free

    Webinar – 10/19/23 – Serene Vaccines: The Fear Free Vaccine Experience – Fear Free

    There are many lifestyle factors that influence the decision to vaccinate or not to vaccinate, and we must learn to be proactive about addressing potential concerns that may arise. In this webinar, Dr. Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP, FFCP-Elite, will provide an overview of vaccinations for Lyme, Leptospirosis, and Feline Leukemia with a focus on how to clearly explain the benefits of each vaccine to pet parents. Using Fear Free concepts, we can alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress during the vaccination appointment for the pet and pet owner. Fear Free takes the pet out of petrified, so we can keep vaccines serene!

    After attending this webinar, you will be able to:

    – Clearly explain vaccination benefits to pet owners.

    – Apply Fear Free concepts to safely & comfortably vaccinate patients.

    – Develop skills for successful Fear Free communications with your team & clients.

    Brought to you by our friends at Elanco.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xneATdgMRvKVWpEgoYWKUw#/

  • Webinar – 10/12/23 – Integrating supplements into your treatment plan: How & when to use them – Fear Free

    Webinar – 10/12/23 – Integrating supplements into your treatment plan: How & when to use them – Fear Free

    Unlock the potential of nutraceuticals in treating a wide range of conditions in your clients’ pets, from diarrhea and dehydration to age-related cognitive decline and anxiety. Discover how nutritional supplements, when integrated into a comprehensive treatment plan, can improve clinical signs of these conditions, client compliance, and the human-animal bond.

    In this webinar you will:

    – Gain valuable insights into the mechanisms of action behind common nutraceuticals

    – Learn why clear and effective communication with your clients is key when selecting the right products and designing holistic treatment plans

    – Explore how the use of palatable supplements can significantly reduce treatment-related FAS for pets and their owners

    Brought to you by our friends at Purina.

    Julia Albright is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Albright obtained both a Master’s degree in Experimental Psychology and DVM from The University of Tennessee before completing a residency and fellowship in Animal Behavior at Cornell University CVM. Dr. Albright’s research interests include reducing stress in animal facilities, psychopharmacology, and the human-animal bond.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mT9VfA7UTIWjAdeo7ZGLOA#/

  • Online Event –11/4/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Online Event –11/4/23 – Neighborhood Cats TNR Certification Workshop – Community Cats Podcast (small fee applies)

    Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Our expert instructors will teach you best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Learn what TNR is and why it works. We’ll cover getting along with neighbors, preparations for trapping, trapping itself (including entire colonies at once), feeding, providing winter shelter, and more. Take advantage of the interactive format, extensive handouts, and video footage of actual projects. Attendees will receive a certificate after taking a short quiz and gain access to an ongoing Facebook group for networking with other TNR activists. Instructed by Susan Richmond, executive director, and Bryan Kortis, national programs director.

    Session duration is 2.5 hours, followed by an optional 15-minute Q&A session.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/events/the-neighborhood-cats-tnr-certification-workshop-nov-2023/

  • Webinar – 11/28/23 – Here, There, and Everywhere: How Harm Perpetrated in the Home Impacts the Entire Community – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Webinar – 11/28/23 – Here, There, and Everywhere: How Harm Perpetrated in the Home Impacts the Entire Community – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Participants will learn of the bi-directional relationship between community violence and family violence. Topics such as attachment/internal working models, adverse childhood experiences, and toxic stress effects will be discussed with an emphasis on how community violence impacts these critical mental health components.

    Participants will also learn from case study examples of serial killers and recent mass shooting incidents of the connections between harm experienced in the home and acts of violence in the community. Findings from the presenter’s review of every major school shooting in the US since and including the shooting at Columbine High School, will be discussed along with data indicating how these tragic events may increase risk for family violence in the community during the immediate years that follow.

    Finally, participants will learn of collaborative, multi-disciplinary approaches to reducing violence/abuse in the home and community with an emphasis on child mental health and ending cycles of violence and abuse. Safe communities start with safe homes.

    Presenter:

    Andrew Campbell is an expert on family violence and the associated risks of harm for adults, children, and animals residing in homes where this violence occurs. Andrew obtained his master’s degree in Public Health from Purdue University and has presented at over 150 professional conferences and trainings since 2019. His many publications over the last several years include papers cited by the FBI, CDC, United Nations, and in over 1,200 international academic papers and research studies. His book, “Not Without My Pet: Understanding the Relationship between Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Pets,” was released in September of 2021. In addition to being an author, researcher, and educator, Andrew also speaks as a survivor of family violence in childhood.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/here-there-and-everywhere-how-harm-perpetrated-in-the-home-impacts-the-entire-community/

  • Online Event – 10/19/23 – Raise Your Voice on Veterinary Education – The Bridge Club

    Online Event – 10/19/23 – Raise Your Voice on Veterinary Education – The Bridge Club

    Our TBC+ community has shared they would like to have a real solutions based conversation about moving our educational efforts forward. So come with ideas and a beverage. This will be a fun, interactive conversation.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.thebridgeclub.com/events/raise-your-voice-on-veterinary-education

  • Webinar – 10/10/23 – Quick Dog Walking Tips: Walking reactive or difficult dogs – Fear Free

    Webinar – 10/10/23 – Quick Dog Walking Tips: Walking reactive or difficult dogs – Fear Free

    Many dogs experience reactivity or are categorized as “difficult” because of fear, anxiety, and stress-based (FAS) behaviors. Fear Free’s Lead Trainer, Mikkel Becker, CBCC-KA, CDBC, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, CTC, will share the prevalence of FAS-based behaviors, how to identify the triggers of a pet’s FAS, and quick ways to manage these behaviors on walks.

    In this webinar, you will learn:

    • How to identify the triggers of the reactive dog
    • Quick tips for handling and walking dogs during reactive moments
    • Management techniques to set the reactive dog up for success

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__j9Al1NiQXeWdGAKF_Ef6Q

  • Conference – 10/27/23 to 10/29/23 – Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference 2023 – Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations (fee applies)

    Conference – 10/27/23 to 10/29/23 – Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference 2023 – Missouri Coalition of Animal Care Organizations (fee applies)

    Join us for the Midwest’s only regional conference designed exclusively for animal rescues and shelters! The 2023 Midwest Animal Sheltering Conference offers sessions for all levels of engagement while focusing on cutting-edge, lifesaving strategies. The conference offers an invaluable opportunity to network and form vital relationships with your colleagues. We come together to celebrate your victories and to find solutions to common problems, because collectively we can save more lives and have happier animals while doing it.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.missourianimals.org/aboutmasc