Microaggressions are everyday acts that send harmful messages to minoritized groups—and they’re likely occurring in your workplace. These messages can be either direct or indirect. Those committing the actions are often unaware of the harm they cause. In this session, we define microaggressions, share examples of how they show up in the workplace, and discuss a framework for leaders to use when they deliver a microaggression to their colleague.

Presenter: Jasmin M. Robinson, Director of DEI Initiatives, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement

This webinar has been pre-approved for:

• 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit
• 1 NACA CE
• 1 CE towards ACO CE requirements per Ch. 829 of the Texas Health and Safety Code by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/p/9-13-23

In this webinar, Drs. Gruen and Messenger will discuss the balance of behavioral medications and anesthetic events, particularly with elective procedures. They will review the mechanisms of action of psychopharmacologic and anesthetic medications and which are safe to be used in combination, and which combinations to avoid.

Dr. Margaret Gruen graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, completed an internship followed by a residency in Veterinary Behavioral Medicine at NC State University, and is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. She completed a PhD in Comparative Biomedical Sciences at NC State University with work focused on the assessment of pain in cats with degenerative joint disease. She then completed a post-doctoral position at Duke University, and served as a co-Director of the Duke Canine Cognition Center. She is currently an Associate Professor of Behavioral Medicine, a Chancellor’s University Faculty Scholar, and the Co-Director of the Feline Health Center at NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her work focuses on topics of human-animal interaction, including understanding the effects of chronic pain on behavior and cognition.

Dr. Kristen Messenger is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacology at North Carolina State University. She completed her DVM at NC State in 2006, and completed an internship in emergency and critical care at Louisville Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Services in KY the following year. Dr. Messenger returned to NCSU for 2 residencies and a PhD. She is board-certified in both anesthesia/analgesia, and clinical pharmacology, and currently works with both of these specialty services at NCSU. Dr. Messenger’s research interests are in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of analgesic and anesthetic drugs, with a special focus on NSAIDs and opioids in companion and food animals.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8113452863977088860

Young, busy dogs can be trickier to care for if they are constantly jumping/mouthing and difficult to walk, handle, and live within the home. This webinar discusses how to meet the behavioral needs of social dogs who enjoy being around people, but are so exuberant and/or frustrated that they are jumping up, grabbing people’s bodies or clothing, or biting/tugging on a leash.

The Pet Rescue Resource is available to animal shelters, foster-based rescues, and pet guardians as a resource for this issue. In this webinar, we will focus on training and caring for rambunctious, jumpy, & mouthy dogs in the home context. Whether you are a recent adopter of a shelter dog, a foster person who is generously donating their time and home to help the dog before adoption, or a current guardian of a dog with these behavior challenges, this webinar is for you

Learning Objectives

• Learn how to support the behavioral needs of a busy, on-the-go dog
• Learn what behaviors and skills are good to teach these dogs
• Learn how to train these new behaviors & skills effectively to help them transition more easily into their new home.

CEUs: Pending

Presented by Maria Karunungan

WEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5343550

This webinar will look at why dogs engage in repetitive or stereotypical behaviours from a neurobiological perspective. Drawing on research from neuroscience, psychology, and neuroethology to develop a broad perspective on these types of behaviours.

With this deepened understanding, Daniel will describe some practical applications of this knowledge to support dogs displaying these behaviours, and dive into some case studies from his practice.

CEUs: PPAB 1, CCPDT 1, KPA 1, PMCT 1 & IAABC 1

Registered for the live event, get busy and cannot make it!

No worries you will automatically receive a recording!

About the Presenter

Daniel Shaw BSc (Hons), GMBPsS, CDBC is an animal behaviourist with a background in animal behaviour, psychology and neuroscience. As the owner of Animal Behaviour Kent, Daniel has a successful track record of supporting dogs and cats with behaviour problems, and has a special interest in the effects of trauma on animals. Daniel is a degree qualified psychologist, a certified dog behaviour consultant with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC), and is currently obtaining a masters degree in neuroscience.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://petprofessionalguild.com/event-5214266

Prey drive is an instinctive behavior that many dogs have been selectively bred for. It’s a fascinating subject that can also cause difficulties between dogs and humans. In fact, it’s often seen as a behavior problem that needs to be resolved.

Join me for this exciting webinar where we’ll explore prey drive in depth. We’ll cover the following:

• What prey drive is
• How it differs from reactivity, and ways it may link to reactivity
• The links between prey drive and welfare
• How to create robust management to support your training
• Ways to work with your dog’s prey drive so that your dog learns to see you as a partner in your adventures together

Join me in this webinar and start creating a more joyful and connected life with your dog.

Presenter: Tracey McLennan

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

Best practices that make the difference!

In this complimentary, 1-hour, VETgirl–Elanco webinar, Natalie Gruchow, CVPM, SHRM-CP will provide a basic overview of Lyme, leptospirosis, and feline leukemia vaccines with the focus on how to clearly explain the benefits to pet owners. There are many lifestyle factors that influence the decision to vaccinate or not vaccinate, and we must learn to be proactive about addressing potential concerns that may arise. Tune in to learn how the use of Fear-Free concepts can alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress during the vaccination appointment for the pet and pet owner.

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)

WEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/july-23-2023-fear-free-vaccination-experience/

Trauma-exposed work creates a unique environment with an increased risk for serious stress and burnout. Animal welfare professionals are particularly susceptible to secondary traumatic stress because of the vulnerable nature of the animals they care for, the high volume and unpredictable nature of their jobs, and their relative lack of psychological protection.

In this free webinar, participants will learn practical strategies everyone can implement to reduce work-related stress, build resilience, and increase job satisfaction by understanding compassion fatigue (definitions, symptoms, contributing factors), along with other common occupational stressors. This is a comprehensive introduction to the key healthy changes individuals and leadership can make in order to better support staff wellbeing, so they can thrive in the challenging work they do.

Presenter: Jessica Dolce (she/her), Founder of Compassion in Balance, Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator (MS CCFE)

Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A portion of the event. Submit your questions ahead of time during registration or live during the event.

Register here

Jessica Dolce, MS CCFE, is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator, receiving her training from TEND Academy. She brings 20 years of experience working with and for companion animals to The Compassion in Balance® Program, her online education platform for animal shelters.

She is an instructor with The Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida where she teaches wellbeing courses for veterinary students and animal welfare professionals. Jessica has worked with organizations such as the ASPCA, HSUS, The Animal Legal Defense Fund, The National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, and Animals Asia.

Jessica holds a Master of Science in Adult and Higher Education degree and is certified in Mental Health First Aid. She lives in Maine and can be found online at: https://jessicadolce.com and http://compassioninbalance.com.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://bestfriends-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P2eisB-IRmGcyOu0wepwxw#/registration