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  • Webinar – 7/20/23 – Introduction to Prey Drive in Dogs – FDSA (fee applies)

    Webinar – 7/20/23 – Introduction to Prey Drive in Dogs – FDSA (fee applies)

    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

  • Webinar – 7/23/23 – Fear Free Vaccination Experience – VETGirl

    Webinar – 7/23/23 – Fear Free Vaccination Experience – VETGirl

    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/

  • Webinar – 7/20/23 – Compassion Fatigue Foundations for Animal Care Professionals – Best Friends

    Webinar – 7/20/23 – Compassion Fatigue Foundations for Animal Care Professionals – Best Friends

    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

  • Join the California for All Animals Advisory Council

    Join the California for All Animals Advisory Council

    Calling all California strategic thinkers, status quo disruptors, and changemakers! Through July 14 the California for All Animals program is seeking qualified applicants for an advisory council. The council will assist, advise, and make recommendations on the strategic plan, grantmaking and implementation of the California for All Animals program. Members of the Advisory Council will provide input and feedback on the program implementation plans, grant guidelines and funding priorities for California for All Animals. Members will review grant application packages, provide input and vote on grant award decisions. 

    Could this be you? Yes! If you work or volunteer at a shelter or animal control agency, or if you work for a community-based organization or social services, or know someone who does, we are looking for you. Likewise, if you’re located in northern California, Imperial County, Riverside, the Central Valley or eastern California, please help spread the word. We are looking for broader representation in those communities.

    The challenges before the animal welfare field today are multifaceted and systemic. While we wholeheartedly acknowledge we have much to learn and unlearn, there’s one thing we know for sure: The way to a more humane-hearted California is more voices, more perspectives, more lived experiences, more diversity, more expertise, more cultural humility, more transparency and more seats at the table. 

    If you are ready to lend your perspective on California animals who are at risk, and if you want to be part of a community dedicated to keeping animals with the people who care for them, click below to learn about the California for Animals Advisory Council guidelines and compensation.

    Application window closes July 14th. Please reach out with any questions!

    Learn More and Apply
  • National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 7/18/23 – Canine Distemper Virus Management: A New Strategy for an Old Virus – University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program

    National Shelter Medicine Rounds – 7/18/23 – Canine Distemper Virus Management: A New Strategy for an Old Virus – University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program

    The University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program is thrilled to announce the reinstatement 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 first national rounds call will take place Tuesday July 18th from 2:30 to 3: 30 Central Time and the topic of presentation and discussion will be “Canine Distemper Virus Management: A New Strategy for an Old Virus.” 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 Canine Distemper Virus work and research discussed on this call would not have been possible without Maddie’s Fund’s generous support of shelters experiencing outbreaks.

    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

  • Webinar – 7/14/23 – Optimizing Anesthetic Inductions – Think Anesthesia

    Webinar – 7/14/23 – Optimizing Anesthetic Inductions – Think Anesthesia

    Learn about the importance of Optimizing Anesthetic Induction and earn 1 hour of RACE approved CE for veterinarians and technicians, presented by Elizabeth A. Martinez, DVM, DACVAA. Learn ways to provide stress free anesthetic induction, how to secure a patient airway and review medications used for veterinary anesthetic inductions. This presentation is approved for 1 hour of RACE CE for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. An on-demand version will be available within a week following the live event on the Think Anesthesia website under the ‘Webinar’ tab.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/live-webinar/2023/06/think-anesthesia-optimizing-anesthetic-inductions

  • Webinar – 8/24/23 – DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity – Dogs Playing for Life

    Webinar – 8/24/23 – DPFL’s Approach to On-Leash Reactivity – Dogs Playing for Life

    Reactivity on the part of dogs living in shelters is a rampant issue that can contribute to behavioral deterioration, increased length of stay, and even loss of life. From a misdiagnosis of “aggression” to dogs whose reactive behavior escalates to problematic and potentially unsafe levels, learning how to help dogs suffering from reactivity issues is a crucial need shared by our entire industry.

    While this webinar can be attended as a standalone course, we will build on our Fancy Footwork approach to handling and training to offer practical training, handling, and safety solutions to on-leash reactivity for dogs living in shelters.

    This is a 1.5-hour presentation followed by a Q&A session. This webinar will NOT be recorded and is scheduled on EASTERN TIME.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nzsyP6FBR1aYkEiQ0zcb0g#/registration

  • Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    Online Meeting – Mondays – Weekly Community Conversations #ThanksToMaddie – Maddie’s Fund

    Maddie’s Fund hosts a weekly 50-minute Zoom call for animal well-being professionals. These calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.

    Who Should Join?
    Executive directors, animal well-being leaders, shelter workers, pet support professionals, volunteers, rescue organizations and anyone who shares the common goal of preserving the human-animal bond.

    Win Ca$h for Attending!
    Each month, Maddie’s Fund will be giving away up to $10,000 in grants. You can enter to win each time you attend a call or watch on-demand during the month by completing the giveaway drawing entry forms shared in the chat during the calls.

    Register Today
    Join us each Monday at 11am PT/2pm ET to receive support and learn about innovative ideas other organizations across the country are seeing success with.

    All calls are recorded and uploaded to the Community Conversations page on Maddie’s Pet Forum https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

    Please note: All views expressed on these calls are not necessarily endorsed by Maddie’s Fund.

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://forum.maddiesfund.org/communityconversations

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

    Webinar – 7/19/23 – “Stop that!” The Neuroscience of Repetitive and Stereotypical Behaviour with Daniel Shaw – 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

    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

  • Online Conference – 7/8/23 – High Drive Dogs! One-Day Online Conference – FDSA (fee applies)

    Online Conference – 7/8/23 – High Drive Dogs! One-Day Online Conference – FDSA (fee applies)

    Presenters:  Crystal Wing, Denise Fenzi,  Helene Lawler, Jane Ardern, Petra Ford, Shade Whitesel
    Guest Panelists: Karen Deeds, Sara Brueske

    This conference will take place on July 8th from 9am PT – 5pm PT, and you can join us from the comfort of your living room!
    * as per usual if you cannot attend live the conference content will be available in your student library

    Tickets $89 – Registration opens June 14th, 2023

    Scholarship Applications will open June 14th. NOTE: Maximum of 3 (three) conference scholarships allowed within a 12 month period.
    Click here to apply for a scholarship

    WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/index.php/36252