New Adoption Counseling Course for Shelter Staff, Volunteers, and Fosters
New Adoption Counseling self-paced course available FREE on Maddie’s® University! This course provides guidance for navigating the adoption process, with an emphasis on adoption counseling.
Get More Animals Home with Back Where They Belong Summit Sessions and Resources, Now On-Demand
Access resources and short, solution-packed sessions to get animals home faster, easier, better—Now on-demand at Maddie’s University for free, #ThankstoMaddie!
Webinar – 1/15/25 – Is “Cage-Free” the Way to Be? Rethinking Shelter Housing for Happier, Healthier Cats – UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse
Maddie’s Million Pet Challenge/UC Davis KSMP Shelter Learniverse Present: 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.
Webinar – 12/19/24 – Unleash the Power of Cognitive Challenges: Building Gritty, Resilient Dogs! – FDSA (fee applies)
FDSA Presents (fee applies): Welcome to the Canine Cognitive Challenges Framework, developed by presenter Barbara Lloyd! This framework sets a new standard for raising puppies and transforming the mindset and trajectory of mature dogs.
Webinar – 1/9/25 – Maddie’s Insights: Benefits of Pair-Housing Dogs on Welfare Measures and Length of Stay – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie’s Fund Presents: Dr. Feuerbacher 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 cohousing dogs, go into detail on her study methods and results, and discuss the benefits and practical considerations of pair-housing dogs.
Online Event – 2/27/25 – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection: Behavior Modification for Fearful Cats – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group, such as behavior medications, modifying animal behavior, assessing and improving animal welfare, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats.
Online Event – 1/23/25 – Maddie’s Monthly Behavior Connection: IAABC Certification – Maddie’s Fund
Maddie’s Fund Presents: Join us on the fourth Thursday of every month as we talk about dog and cat behavior – supporting pets in our community and animal shelters. Each month, we hear from speakers about topics of interest to our group, such as behavior medications, modifying animal behavior, assessing and improving animal welfare, and how organizations successfully provide behavior support to dogs and cats.
Online Course – Starts 1/19/25 – Beginning Behavior Consulting Mentorship with Sarah Filipiak – IAABC (fee applies)
IAABC Presents (fee applies): If you’ve thought about taking on, or are new to, cases such as aggression towards strangers, dog-dog reactivity, resource guarding and separation anxiety, or you just want to brush up on your behavior chops, this mentorship is for you.
Online Course – 1/2/25 – Aggression and Anxiety Mentorship: A Deep Dive into Complex Behaviors – IAABC (fee applies)
IAABC Presents (fee applies): This eight-week mentorship focuses on some of the most complex, yet common behavioral problems in dogs that prompt guardians to seek help from behaviorists and consultants. Based on the personal case files of a Certified Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) who has seen 1,000’s of canine behavioral cases spanning multiple decades, these common problem areas include human-directed aggression (both towards strangers and familiar people), leash reactivity and aggression, and more.
Online Course – 1/18/25 – Feline Confident With Pattern Games – IAABC (fee applies)
Pattern games offer animals predictability and focus in our unpredictable world. This course will give you practical ideas and tools to use with your cats and clients to set them […]
Online Course – Starts 2/10/25 – Creating Desirable Behavior Around Distractions – IAABC (fee applies)
IAABC Presents (fee applies): Michele Pouliot demonstrates and explains how to train reliable behaviors around surprises, temptations, and all those daily events that present challenges for dogs. Trainers working with companion and sports dogs, as well as guide dogs, will benefit from this!
Online Course – Starts 1/13/25 – Professional Dog Training: Science & Application – IAABC (fee applies)
IAABC Presents (fee applies): Training is simple, but it’s not easy! There’s canine learning to understand, practical skills and timing to master, and of course, the human part of the equation to consider. Professional Dog Training: Science & Application is a comprehensive 20-week program designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed as a dog trainer.
