13 lessons, released once a week.
Introduction
FREE PREVIEWFacebook group link for discussion
Perma Zoom link for all meetings, Wednesday at 10 AM or 7 PM EST (you may attend either or both meetings!)
What are Standard Operating Procedures, and why do I need them?
What behaviors can we help in a shelter setting?
Read and handle dogs well
Place dogs appropriately, and place safe dogs
Learning Objectives Module 1
Facebook discussion group link
The Five Freedoms/Five Domains
FREE PREVIEWThe Five Domains Webinar
Understanding Capacity for Care
ASV Guidelines
Capacity for Care calculation
ASV guidelines: how do you measure up?
Your turn!
Your turn part 2!
Survey monkey link for this module
Module 1 Quiz
Resources and further reading
May 29 AM zoom
May 29 PM zoom
June 5 AM Zoom
June 5 PM Zoom
June 12 AM zoom
June 12 PM zoom
Learning Objectives Module 2
Behavior and Intake
Stray dog intake
Owned Animal Relinquishment
Seized/impounded animal intake
Transfers from other facilities
Scheduled intakes and intake diversion
Fast-tracking from intake
Sample Intake Forms
Managing Intake Webinar
Resources and further reading
Your turn!
Intake quiz
June 19 AM zoom
June 19 PM zoom
Learning objectives Module 3
Canine body language webinar
Reducing stress in shelter dogs
Body language handout for staff and volunteers
Shelter stress
Shelter handling
Walking Equipment
Leash holds and body awareness
Leashcraft webinar
Handling difficult dogs
Your turn!
Quiz: body language and low-stress handling
June 26 AM Zoom
June 26 PM Zoom
Learning objectives, module 4
Intro to Enrichment guest instructor: Mik Moeller!
FREE PREVIEWEnrichment with Mik Moeller
Mom Moeller's Magic Dog Biscuits
Kennel setup and enrichment
In-kennel enrichment ideas
Out-of-kennel enrichment
Arizona Humane Snack Trax treat tubes
Assessing behavior from multiple points of view
Pathway planning after assessment
Assessment webinar with Trish and Di
Your turn!
Enrichment and assessment quiz
References and Resources
July 3 AM zoom
July 3 PM zoom
Anyone wanting to learn more about Shelter Dog Behavior. ESPECIALLY those involved in sheltering: volunteers, staff, rescues, veterinarians and vet techs, and anyone interested in a future career in animal welfare
Each week we will cover a different aspect of shelter operation, with an emphasis on meeting the behavioral needs of the dogs in our care. Starting with a review of the ASV Guidelines and Capacity for Care through Assessment, to Defensive Handling to Placement and Beyond, this course is THE industry standard for learning about dog behavior in a shelter or rescue setting. Please see the curriculum outline in the section above for weekly topics!
The answer is yes & no! You can work your way through the webinars and written material at your own speed. You have your choice of one of two meeting times weekly via zoom (Wednesdays at 10 AM and 7 PM EST). If you can't make it live, you can watch the recording.
Yes! CCDPT- 30 CEUs IAABC-29 CEUs
No need to worry! You have up to a year to complete the course material, and you will have the option to renew month-by-month after that.
Join Now And Bring Science-based Behavior Programming to Your Shelter or Rescue!
