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  • Compassionate Volunteering with Shelter Dogs

    Fear-Free Certified and R+ professional dog trainer, Dan Skultety, outlines compassionate volunteer work with Shelter Dogs. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA8A82CA0F9CE9-57072492-paws

  • Recognizing Signs of Pain in Dogs

    Dr. Kathleen Smith will discuss the ways we can identify pain in dogs, and how canine physical therapy can help to reduce pain, and provide a better quality of life for our companion animals. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA8A82CA0F9CE9-57072492-paws

  • Lisa Gunter and The Future of Foster Programs

    We are thrilled to be able to bring this presentation to PAWS as our next installment of this years summer school đź“š Implications & future directions of foster care programs in animal shelters Foster care, a unique form of human–animal interaction, is an effective tool for improving welfare by allowing animals to escape the stressors […]

  • L.E.G.S Presentation by Natalie Widomski

    Virtual

    L.E.G.S stands for Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self.  The LEGS platform was developed from an ethological perspective and was established to help people understand and utilize the different aspects of a dog that influence their behavior.  This presentation will go over each component of L.E.G.S, how it can influence behavior, and discuss how to work […]

  • Summer School – Thriving and Surviving with a New Foster

    Description: A presentation to help people prepare for the arrival of a new foster, how to stay safe and help them settle in, and what skills for focus on with your new foster.  Additionally, some information on common questions about working with a new foster. Presenter: Daniel Skultety – Element Dog Training Sign up for […]

  • Summer School – Body Language

    Presenter: Daniel Skultety – Element Dog Training Sign up for this session here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA8A82CA0F9CE9-57072492-paws#/

  • Summer School – The Future of Fostering (Hybrid Model)

    Presenter: Lisa Gunter, PHD Sign up for this session here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA8A82CA0F9CE9-57072492-paws#/ In this presentation, we will examine the research about canine and feline foster care programs in animal shelters and their effects on human and animal welfare, the successes and challenges of supporting shelter foster care programs in animal shelters, and recommendations for best fostering […]

  • Summer School – Research Sheltering & Fostering

    Presenter: Rachel Gilchrist, PHD Sign up for this session here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA8A82CA0F9CE9-57072492-paws#/ Shelter environments can be stressful for dogs and may affect their behavior and well-being. Understanding how dogs experience and respond to stress is an important step toward developing effective strategies to support them. This presentation highlights research examining stress in shelter dogs, including common […]