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  • Webinar – 7/25/23 – Animal Intake in the HASS Model: the Vision, the Myths, the Revolution – HASS

    Webinar – 7/25/23 – Animal Intake in the HASS Model: the Vision, the Myths, the Revolution – HASS

    What does animal intake look like in the Human Animal Support Services model? Join us for an eye-opening webinar as we delve into the vision, the nitty-gritty, and common misconceptions about this model’s transformative and lifesaving impact. Dr. Ellen Jefferson, President and CEO of Austin Pets Alive!, and Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal Support Services, will discuss this topic live along with Jorge Ortega, Animal Services Director for Guilford County Animal Shelter, a HASS pilot shelter. Attendees will gain valuable insights about how this model works today, and how it’s moving us toward a future where people and pets thrive together. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from HASS leaders, be part of the revolution in animal intake, and learn more about the HASS vision for a more compassionate and effective approach to animal services.

    Register below and join us live on Tuesday, July 25 at 5 p.m. CT. After the live event, a recording will be distributed to everyone who registers within 3 business days.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://zoom.us/webinar/register/2616740581796/WN_lBlv2e6RSLSx2m8K_Qqw-Q#/registration

  • Webinar – 12/6/23 – Brave Spaces: Creating a Workplace that Truly Fosters Inclusion – The AAWA

    Webinar – 12/6/23 – Brave Spaces: Creating a Workplace that Truly Fosters Inclusion – The AAWA

    Leaders who create work environments that fully support diverse identities have to be not only safe but brave. Inclusive organizations build cultures of psychological safety, in which all members feel safe and encouraged to share their honest ideas, opinions, and concerns without fear of being ridiculed or punished. When we have that kind of safety we can build brave spaces, in which individuals can engage in courageous conversations about uncomfortable topics, can dissent respectfully, and can challenge systems that impede progress toward diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.

    In this session, we will explore some of the nuances between safe spaces and brave spaces, and identify skills and actions for leaders to create thriving environments that are both safe and brave. Leaders who wish to establish an inclusive work environment will especially benefit from this webinar.

    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/12-06-23

  • Webinar – 8/17/23 – APCC: Toxins That Keep Toxicologists Up At Night – ASPCAPro

    Webinar – 8/17/23 – APCC: Toxins That Keep Toxicologists Up At Night – ASPCAPro

    Veterinarians are constantly concerned about toxins that can harm their animal patients. This course will cover toxins that cause more severe poisonings in pets, including those that are fast acting, cause significant or life-threatening clinical signs, or are complicated to manage. Agents discussed will include ethylene glycol, baclofen, cholecalciferol, 5-fluoruracil, 5-HTP, and amlodipine. Mechanisms of toxicity, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment will be discussed.

    Takeaways

    • How to diagnose and treat ethylene glycol toxicosis in dogs and cats, and the differences between the two species.
    • How to manage the complications from baclofen in dogs and cats.
    • How to institute initial treatment as well as potentials for long-term treatment in dogs and cats exposed to cholecalciferol.
    • How to stabilize and treat 5-FU and 5-HTP exposures in dogs and cats.
    • How to navigate complications associated with amlodipine management in dogs and cats.

    Suited For

    This is well suited for veterinarians but veterinary technicians are welcome.

    Credits

    The live webinar and post-webinar online course are RACE-approved and are eligible for one hour of free CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.aspcapro.org/training/webinar/apcc-toxins-keep-toxicologists-night

  • Online Training – 7/20/23 – Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs – CalAnimals (fee applies)

    Online Training – 7/20/23 – Understanding Aggressive Behavior in Dogs – CalAnimals (fee applies)

    With overflowing kennels and longer lengths of stay, most shelters are seeing no shortage of behavioral challenges among dogs. The most concerning, of course, is aggression, and behavior expert Kelley Bollen will lead this session to take a deep dive into why dogs exhibit aggressive behavior, the different types of aggression we see in dogs, and what situations can trigger aggressive behavior. She will discuss what we as shelter professionals can do to modify this serious and sometimes dangerous behavior and provide guidance on safe placement. With safety considerations for staff, volunteers, and the public, as well as the overall implications our choices have on our ability to maintain liability insurance as an industry, having clear guidelines and pathways for dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior is critically important.

    • 2 hours of CE for Humane Officers, CACOs, and CAWAs
    • $25 members, $35 non-members
    • Recording available through September 30th

    $25 Members (this includes staff/volunteers of CalAnimals Member Agencies). Login to receive discount (username may be your email). Multiple attendees may be added to one invoice by choosing Add Additional Attendee during registration process. Additional Member Discount for registering 10 or more on one invoice (use Promo Code GROUP10 at checkout).

    $35 Non-members

    Registration may not be shared.

    CE certificates will be sent after each live session based on the Zoom attendance report. Individuals that view the Zoom recordings later will be sent CE certificates on the first Monday of each month. Sign into the Zoom session with the email you used to register.

    *Registration will remain open until 9/25/23.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://calanimals.site-ym.com/event/AggressiveBehavior

  • Webinar – 10/11/23 – How to Receive Feedback as a Leader – The AAWA

    Webinar – 10/11/23 – How to Receive Feedback as a Leader – The AAWA

    How do you know what your employees really think about you and your ability to manage?

    One of the most important skills for leaders to develop is the ability to receive feedback from others, but leaders often miss important insights when they do not listen to their staff’s concerns, or fail to take them seriously. The more power or status a leader has, the more critical this feedback is.

    Leaders and future leaders, this webinar will help you identify typical barriers to receiving honest feedback. You’ll walk away with tips for eliciting and more effectively responding to your employees’ feedback.

    Presenter: Maria Morukian, President, MSM Global Consulting

    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/10-11-23

  • Webinar – 9/13/23 – Intent vs. Impact: How to Respond When You Are Called Out For a Microaggression – The AAWA

    Webinar – 9/13/23 – Intent vs. Impact: How to Respond When You Are Called Out For a Microaggression – The AAWA

    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

  • Online Course – Starts 8/15/23 – Shelter Cat Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)

    Online Course – Starts 8/15/23 – Shelter Cat Behavior Mentorship with Trish McMillan – Shelter Behavior Hub (fee applies)

    Are you on a mission to improve outcomes for cats at your shelter? We have the perfect mentorship for shelter cat advocates who want to take their feline programs to the next level – from meeting the needs of neonates to securing placement for ferals!

    This is an on-demand course, with weekly Zoom meetings and a discussion group in between, starting on August 15th. Classes run weekly for thirteen weeks, and participants have a whole year to access course material. We will cover all aspects of shelter cat behavior, from intake to assessment, to post-adoption support. With the help of your peers from all over the world, we will explore the latest science and best practices in building your shelter behavior programming to meet and exceed industry standards, and to give every cat in your care the best chance at a great life.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://trish-s-school-bcb6.thinkific.com/courses/2023A-SCBM-shelter-cat-behavior-mentorship

  • Webinar – 7/25/23 – Stop, Go, or Proceed with Caution with Drs. Margaret Gruen and Kristen Messenger – ACVB (fee applies)

    Webinar – 7/25/23 – Stop, Go, or Proceed with Caution with Drs. Margaret Gruen and Kristen Messenger – ACVB (fee applies)

    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

  • Webinar – 8/1/23 – Training & Caring for a Rambunctious, Jumpy, Mouthy Dog: A Webinar for Adopters, Fosters, and Guardians – PPG (fee applies)

    Webinar – 8/1/23 – Training & Caring for a Rambunctious, Jumpy, Mouthy Dog: A Webinar for Adopters, Fosters, and Guardians – PPG (fee applies)

    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

  • Webinar – 7/19/23 – “Stop that!”: The Neuroscience of Repetitive and Stereotypical Behaviour – PPG (fee applies)

    Webinar – 7/19/23 – “Stop that!”: The Neuroscience of Repetitive and Stereotypical Behaviour – PPG (fee applies)

    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