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  • Online Course – Starts 10/9/23 – Creating Desirable Behavior Around Distractions – IAABC (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 10/9/23 – Creating Desirable Behavior Around Distractions – IAABC (fee applies)

    Michele Pouliot demonstrates and explains how to train reliable behaviors around surprises, temptations, and all those daily events that present challenges for dogs. Trainers working with companion and sports dogs, as well as guide dogs, will benefit from this!

    This course will help you:

    • Identify what environmental cues trigger undesirable behaviors in each individual dog
    • Create an effective training plan, teaching the dog to choose desirable behavior without human prompting in mild, and even highly distracting situations
    • Successfully manage challenging situations for both dog and handler

    Full Students have instructor support in the class Forum to ask any questions you have during the course.

    Auditors have access to course material only.

    Course Begins: October 9, 2023
    Duration: 4 weeks
    Instructor: Michele Pouliot

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/creating-desirable-behavior-around-distractions/ 

  • Expert Advice on Fighting Infectious Disease, Now On-Demand

    Expert Advice on Fighting Infectious Disease, Now On-Demand

    Any new treatments for resolving ringworm quicker?
    When should we vaccinate puppies and kittens?
    Do you have updates about the new monoclonal antibody treatment for parvo?

    These are just a few of the dozens of questions you asked Drs. Mehnaz (Chumkee) Aziz and Becky Stuntebeck during the webinar Curbing Disease As Intake Rises: Prevent Fight and Win Today. Now can find all the answers on-demand at Maddie’s® University!

    Curbing disease as intake rises - watch on-demand!

    Whether you’re providing daily care for animals or reviewing care and intake protocols, you’ll learn practical steps to relieve the strain on animals and team members. Get ready to UNLEARN unhelpful myths and walk away with tools and techniques that will lead to healthier animals, less stress for you, and make your job of serving the pets and people in your community easier.

    We’ve also posted new resources your teams can use to fight infectious disease, including

    • Infectious Disease Fast Facts posters to display in your shelter
    • Diagnostic testing guidance for outbreaks
    • A decision-making tree for dogs exposed to parvo
    • And more!

    Have a follow-up question about the content? Join the ongoing conversation at Maddie’s® Pet Forum. We welcome your webinar feedback via this short survey.

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  • National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 9/12/23 – Can heartworm treatment be faster, cheaper and more accessible—and still safe and effective? – University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program

    National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 9/12/23 – Can heartworm treatment be faster, cheaper and more accessible—and still safe and effective? – University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program

    The University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program is thrilled to announce the next installment of National Shelter Medicine Rounds!

    National Rounds is a platform for discussion of current topics relevant to shelter medicine for continued learning and collaboration.  While primarily intended or shelter veterinarians, others interested in shelter medicine are welcome to join; we believe everyone will take something away from these calls!  The next national rounds call will take place Tuesday, September 12th from 2:30 to 3: 30 Central Time.

    The topic of presentation and discussion this week will be “Can heartworm treatment be faster, cheaper and more accessible – and still safe and effective? (Yes. With caveats.)” by our lovely guest speakers, Dr. Linda Jacobson and Dr. Karen Ward.

    Some veterinarians adhere closely to the American Heartworm Society Guidelines, while many (maybe most?) use their favourite short-cuts and modifications. This talk is an evidence-based discussion of what modifications can and can’t be justified, and where established orthodoxy and traditional approaches do and don’t make sense. It centers around the two talks we presented at the AHS Symposium in 2022 – one on our shorter, less expensive 3-dose melarsomine study, the other about an accessible alternative to melarsomine (moxi-doxy or “slow kill”). We’ll also challenge the audience to think about universal testing and the necessity of testing before prescribing preventives, treating heartworm in shelters, and more.

    We hope to have an open discussion, so come with questions and feel free to unmute to participate!  Our hope is to create a space that feels safe for all participants; we ask you to follow these Accountable Space guidelines. The presentation portion of National Rounds will be recorded, but the discussion and Q & A sessions will not.

    If you or someone you know would like to be added to the national rounds email list,  please send your request to nationalsheltermedicinerounds@vetmed.wisc.edu.

    Please use the following Zoom link to access National Rounds calls: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396

    Meeting ID: 974 4263 7396
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    Zoom Meeting Link:  https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/97442637396

  • Grant Opportunity – 9/15/23 to 9/29/23 – More Pets and People Together Grant Period – California for All Animals

    Grant Opportunity – 9/15/23 to 9/29/23 – More Pets and People Together Grant Period – California for All Animals

    The UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program (KSMP) is announcing requests for proposals for the California for All Animals (C4AA) Program. We are excited to partner with you to make an impact on animal shelters and communities in California.

    The More Pets and People Together Grants application period will be open to eligible organizations in California for 15 days beginning on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 7:00am PDT and ending on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 7:00pm PDT.

    This grant cycle will focus on removing barriers in four focus areas:

    • Adoptions
    • Foster programming
    • Return to home/community/field
    • Intake prevention services

    We welcome innovation outside these focus areas in an outcomes process not listed above.

    We recognize that sustainable change takes place over extended periods of time, and we encourage organizations to use this funding opportunity to commit to any of the following incremental changes aimed at dismantling barriers and building bridges within the community. Each organization’s unique circumstances (whether it be budget, staff capacity, or general community resources) will dictate their approach.

    For additional guidelines, resources, and to apply, visit our website.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.californiaforallanimals.com/grants/mppt-grants/

  • Conference – 10/4/23 to 10/7/23 – The Gathering 2023: A CARE Convening – CARE (fee applies)

    Conference – 10/4/23 to 10/7/23 – The Gathering 2023: A CARE Convening – CARE (fee applies)

    The Gathering is coming back this year in a big way! Join us in Philadelphia, the city of Brotherly and Sisterly LOVE, October 4-7th for an immersive conference uniting the biggest hearts and brightest minds for Human and Animal Well-Being.

    This annual event will welcome attendees from various backgrounds, including Veterinary Students, Pet Business Owners, Animal Shelter Staff, Community Activists, Educators, and dedicated local Philly Advocates, all united by a shared mission to empower the BIPOC community in their journey of pet companionship.

    CARE is building a thorough safety net to help support people and pets in underserved communities. We’re coming together to share resources, and amplify historically marginalized voices because it’s foundational to Human and Animal Well-being. And we cannot do it without you!

    Because The Gathering is rooted in community wisdom, expect to hear from community leaders who know the struggle, beauty, and ingenuity of their beloved communities. But more importantly, they know what’s needed to make a long lasting impact.

    The Gathering is a great opportunity to open your heart, deeply listen, learn, and become part of a conversation that leads to real sustainability.

    The Gathering 2023 Agenda:

    – Wed: The Block Gives Back Welcome Event at Spin (5-7 pm)
    – Thu: Conference (9-4) and Purina Love Park Event (5-7 pm)
    – Fri: Conference (9-5) and Changemakers Reception (7-10 pm)
    – Sat: NextGen Changemakers Youth Event (Brunch) (9-1:00)

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://careawo.org/thegathering/

  • Webinar – 9/17/23 – It’s a Zoo Out There! Canine Parasite Zoonotic Risks – VETGirl

    Webinar – 9/17/23 – It’s a Zoo Out There! Canine Parasite Zoonotic Risks – VETGirl

    Hooks, rounds, tapes Oh my!

    In this complimentary, 1-hour VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Dr. Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) reviews important parasites and vector-borne pathogens of dogs that can also infect people and explains strategies for minimizing public health risks. Dr. Little will also discuss parasites that are not zoonotic despite common misimpressions. Join us as we sort through the zoo of companion animal zoonoses!

    Thanks to sponsorship from Elanco, this webinar is FREE to all! (Remember: you must be logged in as a free Basic, ELITE Trial or ELITE member to register for the live event)

    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/september-17-2023-its-a-zoo-out-there-canine-parasite-zoonotic-risks/

  • Webinar – 9/20/23 – Free Dogs from Pain (and Fear) – Fear Free

    Webinar – 9/20/23 – Free Dogs from Pain (and Fear) – Fear Free

    Pain can be the cause of various behavioral concerns, and fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) will only amplify that pain – and vice versa! Join Dr. Tamara Grubb as she discusses the commonality and impact of chronic pain in dogs, diagnostic tools for osteoarthritis (OA) pain, and treatment options, including the use of monoclonal antibodies.

    The journey from diagnosis to long-term pain management in osteoarthritic patients involves the entire veterinary healthcare team. This webinar will also discuss how you can maximize your team using a case-based approach for better treatment plans.

    In this webinar, we will:

    • Identify the prevalence and impact of chronic pain in dogs
    • Discuss various tools available to diagnose canine osteoarthritis pain
    • Provide an overview of canine osteoarthritis treatment options, including the use of monoclonal antibodies
    • Share how to maximize the entire veterinary healthcare team in your osteoarthritis treatment plan from diagnosis to long-term management

    Brought to you by our friends at Zoetis.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eJpgLehSTVK177A56B_SQw#/registration

  • Webinar – 11/14/23 – The Importance of Pre-Sentence Evaluation in Animal Cruelty Cases – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Webinar – 11/14/23 – The Importance of Pre-Sentence Evaluation in Animal Cruelty Cases – NACA/Justice Clearinghouse

    Animal cruelty is often linked to underlying mental health issues or illnesses, trauma, addictions, or other treatable conditions. Forensic presentence evaluations examine all of the factors surrounding an animal cruelty crime, and provide valuable information to the sentencing court in order to craft tailored sentences and reduce rates of recidivism.

    Presenters

    As a staff attorney with the Animal Legal Defense Fund’s Criminal Justice Program, Kathleen Wood assists prosecutors, law enforcement, and legislators throughout the country to enforce and strengthen animal protection laws. In this role, Kathleen oversees the annual Animal Protection Laws Rankings Report which compares the various strengths and weaknesses of each state’s animal cruelty laws. Kathleen has also been instrumental in the creation of ALDF’s state-specific Farmed Animal Cruelty Prosecution Guides, and represents ALDF on the steering committee for the National Link Coalition. Kathleen lives in West Linn, Oregon with her partner and two cats, Penny and Robin.

    Katherine Youssouf is a staff attorney with the Criminal Justice Program at Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF). Prior to joining ALDF she clerked for the Honorable Kathleen Y. Mackay at the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands District for St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She earned her J.D. from American University’s Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. Before becoming a lawyer, Katherine worked as a social worker addressing violence against women and violations of human rights. She also worked in private practice as a clinical neurotherapist for adult, teenage, and child victims of trauma. She has a master’s in social work and social policy (M.S.W.) from the University of Chicago in Chicago, I.L., and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, O.H.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/the-importance-of-pre-sentence-evaluation-in-animal-cruelty-cases/

  • Online Conference – 10/8/23 – 2023 NKC Veterinary Conference – National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)

    Online Conference – 10/8/23 – 2023 NKC Veterinary Conference – National Kitten Coalition (fee applies)

    The 4th Annual National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference (NKCVC) will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2023. This one-day online event welcomes renowned speakers and attendees* from around the world with the common goal of sharing information to help kittens and increase their survival rates.

    NKCVC 2023 will include sessions on perioperative hypothermia, current research and studies, kitten socialization, and more! Full program available at https://kittencoalition.org/programs/national-kitten-coalition-veterinary-conference-2023/

    The National Kitten Coalition is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) approved provider for RACE® CE. This conference program has been approved for 6.75 credits of RACE® CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/nurses in jurisdictions which recognize RACE® approval.

    Conference Price – $45 All payments are final. Please contact webevents@kittencoalition.org for group pricing (groups over five people)

    Thank you to our sponsors and donors for making this conference affordable!

    * This Conference is intended for veterinarians, veterinary technicians/nurses, those currently enrolled in veterinary or vet tech schools, veterinary staff members in private practices and shelters, and those involved in veterinary education and research.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4365750988473945429

  • Online Event – 9/28/23 – Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Maintaining Essential Behavioral Care When Times Are Tough – ASPCAPro

    Online Event – 9/28/23 – Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Maintaining Essential Behavioral Care When Times Are Tough – ASPCAPro

    Are animals lingering longer in your shelter’s care while intakes continue to add up? The latest Shelter Animals Count report confirms this trend is real and likely to continue through the end of 2023. With this in mind, we have put together a special roundtable discussion to share valuable insights on how organizations can optimize their limited resources to ensure the behavioral well-being of shelter animals. Join us Thursday, September 28th, from 3 – 4 p.m. ET. We’re eager to answer your questions and share essential behavior support strategies that can make a real impact on the lives of animals.

    Takeaways

    • Tips on preventing behavioral deterioration
    • How to define essential behavior support when resources are limited
    • How integrated care can improve behavioral wellness

    Suited for

    All shelter professionals and volunteers.

    Presenters
    Elise Gingrich, DVM, MPH, MS, DACVPM, DABVP (Shelter Medicine Practice), Senior Director, Shelter Medicine Shelter Services, ASPCA
    Emily Swiniarski, DVM, Medical Director
    Rachel Maso, CPDT-KA, Director of Animal Behavior, Adoption Center, ASPCA
    Marcelena Richard-Mace, Senior Director of Operations, Atlanta Humane Society
    Katy Mahaley , CPDT-KA, Director, Behavioral Sciences Team, ASPCA

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/shelter-behavior-roundtable-maintaining-essential-behavioral-care-when-times-are