Introduction
FREE PREVIEWFacebook group link for discussion
Link for weekly zoom meetings, Wednesdays at noon or 7 PM EST (you only need to attend one!)
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 (again)
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?
Class Meeting #2 - Prep
Your turn!
Survey monkey link for this module
Module 1 Quiz
Resources and further reading
AM zoom Jan 12
PM Zoom Jan 12
Survey results for module 1
Learning Objectives Module 2
Behavioral Intake
ASV guidelines on 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
Survey monkey link for this module
Your turn!
Intake quiz
Jan 25 PM zoom meeting 1
Jan 25 zoom meeting 2
Survey monkey module 2
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!
Survey Monkey link Module 3
Quiz: body language and low-stress handling
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
Survey Monkey Link
Your turn!
Enrichment and assessment quiz
References and Resources
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 from the perspective of meeting the behavioral needs of the dogs in our care. From the ASV Guidelines and Capacity for Care through Defensive Handling to Placement and Beyond, this course is THE industry standard for learning about dog behavior within the shelter. 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 (Tuesdays at 7pm EST and Wednesday at 10am EST). For those who cannot make those live meetings, they will be recorded for viewing later. New modules are released on Mondays.
Yes! CCDPT- 30 CEUs IAABC-29 CEUs
No need to worry! You have up to a year to complete the course material.
