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  • Protecting Pups: A Shelter Vet’s Guide to Common Infectious Diseases in Dogs
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This presentation equips foster caregivers and adopters with essential knowledge about common infectious diseases in dogs.

    This course is part of Maddie's Monthly Foster Connection, monthly webcasts about foster care - supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. 

    This presentation equips foster caregivers and adopters with essential knowledge about common infectious diseases in dogs, with a focus on practical tips for prevention and management. Covering topics like parasites, distemper, parvo, leptospirosis, canine infectious respiratory disease complex, rabies, heartworm, and tick-borne diseases, attendees will learn what each disease is, how it spreads, and whether it poses a risk to humans. We discuss key signs to watch for, the severity and prognosis of each disease, and steps to prevent infection in pets and their human families.

    Presenter: Dr. Rachael Wooten, Medical Director, One Tail at a Time

    This webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.

    Visit Maddie's Pet Forum to comment, follow a discussion or ask questions: https://maddies.fund/FosterConnectionFebruary2025


    Rachel Wooten, DVM

    Medical Director

    One Tail at a Time

    Dr. Rachael Wooten, a passionate shelter medicine veterinarian with seven years of experience, proudly represents her Black and Puerto Rican heritage. She earned her DVM from Tuskegee University (2017) and  after graduation she completed a shelter medicine specialty internship at the University of Illinois CVM. Currently serves as the Medical Director at One Tail at a Time Animal Rescue in Chicago, and has recently completed a Shelter Medicine Fellowship through UW-Madison and UC-Davis.

    Dr. Wooten actively advocates for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the veterinary community. Her commitment to fostering an inclusive environment is underscored by her completion of the CARE REDI certificate and serving on multiple DEI boards, further enriching her ability to make a meaningful impact in the field of animal welfare.

  • Lost Dog Prevention
    Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Learn what to do to keep your dog from going missing

    Dogs go missing every day. They run out front doors, slip their collars on walks, jump through window screens and push through gates. They are scared by fireworks, storms or unfamiliar people. They're excited by children playing or cats in the front yard. 

    This course will help you keep a dog safe in new environments and during frightening or exciting situations. The course is designed for adopters and foster caregivers as well as the animal welfare organizations who support them. All videos and infographics in the course can be utilized by animal welfare organizations for educational purposes.

    This course is approved for 0.75 hours of continuing education credit from the National Animal Care & Control Association. Also earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards CAWA CEs.

  • Decoding Behavior Certifications
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Find out what all those initials after a dog trainer's or behaviorist's name mean and learn about IAABC's certifications.

    This course is part of Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, monthly webcasts about pet behavior - supporting pets in our community and animal shelters.

    Alphabet soup! The behavior and training world is full of letters and it can be very confusing to navigate. Which letters mean what and how do you know as a behavior professional which certifications you should pursue. Even harder for shelter leadership is knowing who to hire to best serve the animals in your care. Meet with Dot Baisly the Executive Director of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) for a discussion on deciphering all those letters and learn about the IAABC's certifications, particularly the shelter behavior certifications. These certs are the only ones in the animal behavior industry that are specific to the needs of shelters and their animals. Dot will also review the steps to becoming certified. 

    Presenter: Dorothy (Dot) Baisly, MS, CDBC, CCBC, CSBS; Executive Director for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

    This webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.

    Visit Maddie's Pet Forum to comment, access the resources, follow a discussion or ask questions: https://maddies.fund/BehaviorConnectionJanuary2025

    kewords Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, Baisly, behavior certification programs

    Dorothy (Dot) Baisly, MS, CDBC, CCBC, CSBS

    Executive Director

    IAABC

    Dot Baisly is the Executive Director for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Dot also holds a master’s degree in Animal Behavior from Tufts University and is a certified dog behavior consultant (CDBC), certified cat behavior consultant (CCBC), and certified shelter behavior specialist (CSBS). Most recently she was the director of behavior for Northeast Animal Shelter where she built a behavior program and transformed the organization’s approach to behavior as a result of her leadership. Prior to this she was also the lead behavior staff at the SPCA of Westchester and then the Animal Rescue League of Boston.

    Dot also worked as a consultant for Paws With A Cause, working with service dogs and the clients they serve for over 10 years. She has been working in animal welfare, veterinary care and behavior for over 20 years, both in animal welfare and rescue organizations and as a private consultant. Dot has consulted with private clients since her initial certifications, working with owned cats and dogs on a regular basis.

    In her private practice, Dot specializes in working with dogs and cats exhibiting significant behavioral concerns, including human-directed aggression. She also provides consultations to shelters across the country where she has evaluated dogs, educated staff and volunteers and continues to be recognized as a key leader in the animal welfare and shelter behavior community where she is sought out for her expertise, compassion, and skill in leading change efforts.

    Prior to working in sheltering, Dot managed a veterinary clinic and worked as a technician where she developed her knowledge and skills in low-stress veterinary handling. Since that time, Dot has taught those techniques in shelters and at veterinary practices across the country.

  • Dog Behavior Collection: Training and Behavior Modification
    Contains 3 Product(s)

    Principles of training and behavior modification

    This collection includes information about the basics of behavior modification and training, including: how to start a behavior modification program and least intrusive, minimally aversive training methods.

     Additional content that supports this topic:

    Maddie's University® Dog Behavior Collection: Unwanted Behavior

  • Doors Wide Open: Exploring Pet Inclusive Transportation Options to Increase Access to Veterinary Care - On Demand
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Local transport options and specialized pet shuttle services that expand access to veterinary care for families in need

    Doors Wide Open is a series of short discussions about practical solutions that organizations are using to address barriers to accessing pet care and resources in their communities. 

    Pet-friendly or pet-inclusive transportation is a recurring barrier identified by public-facing staff and volunteers across the human and animal welfare sectors. Families who struggle to find pet-friendly transportation are directly affected in their ability to access care for their animals. By highlighting these barriers and some solutions, we aim to expand the conversation to help increase access to veterinary care for bonded pet families in need.

    This session touches on local transit options, including public transport and specialized pet shuttle services. We also spotlight examples of organizations that have successfully leveraged their own resources to create effective transportation solutions.

    Guest Speakers: 
    - Geraldine D'Silva, Maddie's National Director of Programs & Partnerships at Open Door Veterinary Collective

    - Gayle Bair, Pet Retention Liaison at Animal Friends

    - Marty Sampson, Founder and CEO at Leash

    - Sarah McGoldrick, Vice President of Animal Operations at Dallas Pets Alive! 

    Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards 1.0 CAWA CEs. This webinar has also been pre-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). 

    Visit Maddie's Pet Forum to comment, follow a discussion or ask questions: https://forum.maddiesfund.org/...

    keywords Doors Wide Open, Open Door Veterinary Collective, pet-friendly transport, access to veterinary care, Geraldine D'Silva


  • Is “Cage-Free” the Way to Be? Rethinking Shelter Housing for Happier, Healthier Cats (On-Demand Webinar)
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This webinar covers best practices for non-cage housing in animal shelters, including the pros and cons of group housing, ideal candidates for each type of housing, and examples of optimized room setups. A case study on improving cat housing during disasters will also be presented.

    Webinar Overview

    When it comes to caring for cats in shelters, housing isn't just a place to stay—it’s a critical factor in their health and happiness. But how do you know when to go "cage-free" or stick with individual enclosures? In this engaging and practical webinar, we’ll explore the ins and outs of non-cage housing for shelter cats.

    Discover the surprising benefits and hidden risks of room housing. Learn which cats thrive in group environments and which need their own space to feel safe. See real-life examples of smart room setups and furnishings that work for cats, caregivers, and shelter operations alike. Plus, we’ll walk you through an inspiring case study that demonstrates how creative housing solutions make a lifesaving difference in disaster response.

    What you’ll walk away with:

    - A clear understanding of the pros and cons of cage-free vs. cage-based housing.

    - Insights on designing and furnishing non-cage housing that supports social play, stress relief, and behavioral wellness.

    - The skills to make informed decisions on when and how to use group housing to support cats' natural instincts and well-being.

    PLUS: Get exclusive access to our new, game-changing Cat Housing Assessment Tool!

    More Cat Housing 

    Want more cat housing learning opportunities? Watch the Level Up Your Cat Housing: Game Changing Upgrades Are Within Reach on-demand webinar and complete the Cat Housing Self-Paced Course here. 

    Continuing Education Credits

    This webinar has been approved for 1.25 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) continuing education credit by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA) and by National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA). 

    Contact

    Email us at help@shelterlearniverse.com if you have any questions or concerns about this webinar.

    Keywords

    MMPC, learniverse, housing, cat, kitten, feline, best, practices, group, room, kennel, cage, disaster, response, temporary, stress, humane, design

    Maddie’s®️ Million Pet Challenge

    With the Maddie’s®️ Million Pet Challenge, the Five Key Initiatives of the Million Cat Challenge have expanded to include other species at risk in shelters and evolved into the Four Rights.  

    Within the Four Rights, every element works in concert to support one another: animals and people are treated as individuals, empowering shelter staff to make the best decisions for everyone; community safety net services are in place and flourishing; and humane care within the shelter is provided, with appropriate outcomes for the animals that do come in, allowing shelters to deliver the Right Care, in the Right Place, at the Right Time, and to the Right Outcome

    Learn more about  Maddie's®️ Million Pet Challenge Learniverse.  #ThankstoMaddie

    Maddie’s®️ Pet Forum Discussion Thread

    You can also join the discussion about these concepts over on Maddie's Pet Forum in the "Is Cage Free the Way to Be?" discussion thread.

    Discussion Group on Maddie's Pet Forum

    Click to visit the Discussion Group (will open in a new window/tab).

    Denae Wagner, DVM, MPVM

    Veterinarian

    Koret Shelter Medicine Program, UC Davis

    In her work for the Koret Shelter Medicine Program, Dr. Wagner has helped shelters from Florida to Vancouver. Her contributions have ranged from Capacity for Care (C4C) calculations and population health to full facility design consultations.After initially fashioning them by hand, Dr. Wagner oversaw the design and manufacture of the Kat Portal for the Koret Shelter Medicine Program. Over 5,000 of her hand-made and manufactured portals have been installed in animal shelters throughout North America and beyond, earning Dr. Wagner the nickname, The Portal Queen. The portals safely and cleanly couple pairs of existing cat cages, transforming cramped housing into roomier double-compartment condos.Dr. Wagner’s current interests include evidence based shelter design and the effects of housing and the shelter environment on animal health and well-being. 

    Becky (Rebecca) Stuntebeck

    Facility Design Veterinarian UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program

    Becky joined the KSMP team as a Facility Design Veterinarian in April 2022. She obtained her DVM degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. She completed a shelter medicine internship at Dane County Humane Society via the KSMP team in 2014 and a shelter medicine residency with the UW Shelter Medicine Program in 2018, achieving board certification through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners that Fall.

    Becky has also worked as a shelter veterinarian at two private shelters in Wisconsin. In addition to facility design her interests include proactive population management and infectious disease prevention in shelters, as well as building relationships with folks across the sheltering field.

    Read more about Becky

  • Maddie’s Insights: Benefits of Pair-Housing Dogs on Welfare Measures and Length of Stay - On Demand
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Learn about behavioral and physiological benefits of pair housing in shelter dogs as well as requirements to consider when using pain housing safely.

    Maddie's® Insights is our ongoing webcast series with practical tips based on current research to help pets and people. 

    Presenter: Erica Feuerbacher, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Tech and Director, Applied Behavior & Welfare Lab

    Program Description:
    Dogs are often housed alone in shelter settings to reduce injury and disease spread. However, social isolation can be a stressor for dogs. Most prior studies have focused on laboratory dogs or shelter dogs that have been kenneled for several months. Thus, those results might not necessarily generalize to shelter dogs, many of which have shorter lengths of stay than those dogs studied to date and might be cohoused soon after intake.

    The presenter and her team investigated the behavioral and physiological effects of single- or pair-housing shelter dogs, most of which had recently entered the shelter, as well as the impact of pair-housing on length of stay. In this talk, Dr. Feuerbacher will review the literature on co-housing dogs, go into detail on her study methods and results, and discuss the benefits and practical considerations of pair-housing dogs.

    Attendees will learn to:
    1.     Identify behavioral and physiological benefits of pair housing
    2.     Identify adoption benefits of pair housing
    3.     Understand the requirements to consider using pair housing safely

    Earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards 1.0 CAWA CEs. This webinar has also been pre-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). It has also been approved for 1 hour of continuing education credit between 12/6/24 - 12/6/26 in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. Complete the quiz to earn continuing education credit.

    Visit Maddie's Pet Forum to comment, follow a discussion or ask questions: https://maddies.fund/MIwebcast...

    keywords  Maddie's Insights, Erica N. Feuerbacher, pair-housing shelter dogs, co-housing shelter dogs, adoption benefits of pair housing


    Erica N. Feuerbacher, PhD

    Associate Professor

    School of Animal Sciences, Virginia Tech

    Dr. Erica Feuerbacher is an Associate Professor in the School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech and director of the Applied Animal Behavior & Welfare Lab, where she focuses her research on dogs and horses. She also coordinates the online Master’s degree program in Applied Animal Behavior & Welfare at Virginia Tech. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology at the University of Florida and her Master’s in Behavior Analysis at the University of North. She is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst. Her research focuses on understanding domestic animal behavior and learning from a behavior analytic perspective, using applied animal behavior to solve behavioral issues in dogs and horses, and identifying interventions that improve shelter dog welfare. She has published her research in a variety of scientific journals and has won awards for her research and teaching. She is passionate about humane, effective animal training, and working with owners, trainers, and shelter staff to improve our interactions with animals.

  • Dog Behavior Collection: Quality of Life, Stress and Welfare
    Contains 6 Product(s)

    Learn about welfare, stress and improving quality of life

    Assessing a dog’s welfare is the first step in understanding what they need to be happier and healthier.

    This collection contains material to help us think more deeply about dog welfare and the things we need to do to support the dogs in our care.

  • Behavior Modification Plans: What works in one place may not work in another
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Learn from an internationally acclaimed dog behavior specialist how to create successful, adjustable behavior modification plans to maximize progress and achieve measurable success.

    This course is part of Maddie's Monthly Behavior Connection, monthly webcasts about pet behavior - supporting pets in our community and animal shelters.

    Do you adjust your training and modification plans to account for location and environmental variation? If you're interested in behavior modification plans, this free webcast is for you! Attendees will benefit from Tom Candy's extensive experience in the UK Shelter Network and learn how to evaluate challenges in difficult training environments. Tom also shows us how to create successful, adjustable behavior modification plans to maximize progress and achieve measurable success.

    Learning objectives: 

    - Understand what is meant by Behaviour Modification Plans, and how they can be used to create H.A.P.P.I.E.R. dogs.
    - Learn how to evaluate the dog’s environment for challenging factors and understand their potential impact.
    - Be able to identify and apply the “Three Rs”: Risk, Reduce, Resolve.
    - Deep dive into the S.M.A.R.T. system to set goals and measure progress.
    - Understand the role of the emotional state

    Tom Candy is a certified clinical animal behaviorist with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council in the United Kingdom, a certified canine behavior consultant (CCBC) and certified shelter behavior specialist (CSBS) with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultant and a member of faculty and CBATI-KA with the Grisha Stewart Academy. Tom also runs Simplifying Shelter Behaviour, a Facebook page and podcast dedicated to bringing up to date, positive based training and behavior tips and tricks to shelter and rescue staff and volunteers.

    Presenter: Tom Candy, CCAB, CCBC, CSBS, CBATI-KA, Senior Training and Behavior Advisor, Animal Behaviour and Training Council (UK)

    This webinar has been pre-approved for 1.0 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.

    Visit Maddie's Pet Forum to comment, access the resources, follow a discussion or ask questions: http://maddies.fund/BehaviorConnectionDecember2024



    Tom Candy, CCAB, CCBC, CSBS, CBATI-KA

    Senior Training and Behaviour Advisor

    Animal Behaviour and Training Council

    Tom is a certified clinical animal behaviorist with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council in the United Kingdom, a certified canine behavior consultant and certified shelter behavior specialist with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultant and a member of faculty and also certified with the Grisha Stewart Academy. Tom also runs simplifying shelter behaviour, a Facebook page and podcast dedicated to bringing up to date, positive based training and behaviour tips and tricks to shelter and rescue staff and volunteers.

  • Hatching Leadership: Live Better, Work Better
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Strengthen your leadership skills through self-reflection and action

    Living better fuels working better, and working better enriches how you live. This course invites you to reflect on your lived experiences, beliefs and responses to challenges—guiding you to build emotional and physical awareness. By exploring these areas, you'll uncover new clarity, motivation and purpose that can transform how you connect with others and contribute at work. Whether you're a team member or a leader, this course is designed to help you approach your role with intention and authenticity.

    This course is appropriate for both seasoned leaders and those aspiring to leadership positions. By completing this course you will be able to:

    • Deepen your connection with yourself by creating flexible mindsets and practices that enhance self-awareness, cultivate community and align with your personal vision
    • Shape organizational culture by recognizing how your lived experiences influence your interactions, communication style, decision-making and overall leadership approach

    This course is approved for 6.0 hours of continuing education from the National Animal Care & Control Association. Also earn continuing education credit from The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement towards CAWA CEs.