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SUMMARY:Summer School - Research Sheltering & Fostering
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Rachel Gilchrist\, PHD\n\nSign up for this session here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA8A82CA0F9CE9-57072492-paws#/\n\n\nShelter 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 behavioral indicators and the effects of shelter-related challenges. It also explores the role of human interaction and fostering in reducing stress and improving welfare\, including how different durations of time in foster homes may benefit dogs.
URL:https://www.paws-program.org/event/summer-school-research-sheltering-fostering/
CATEGORIES:Summer School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260817T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260817T183000
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SUMMARY:Summer School - The Future of Fostering (Hybrid Model)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Lisa Gunter\, PHD\n\nSign up for this session here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA8A82CA0F9CE9-57072492-paws#/\n\n\n\nIn 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 practices for lasting programmatic success. We will also discuss preliminary findings from new research exploring hybrid fostering (doggie daycare) through PetSmart’s Everyday Adoption Centers.
URL:https://www.paws-program.org/event/summer-school-the-future-of-fostering-hybrid-model/
CATEGORIES:Summer School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260812T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260812T190000
DTSTAMP:20260730T144611Z
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SUMMARY:Summer School - Dogs & Storks® - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:Summer School – Dogs & Storks® – Cancelled\nDue to unforeseen circumstances this session has been cancelled
URL:https://www.paws-program.org/event/summer-school-dogs-storks/
CATEGORIES:Summer School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260716T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260716T190000
DTSTAMP:20260630T173857Z
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UID:1731-1784223000-1784228400@www.paws-program.org
SUMMARY:Summer School - Body Language
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Daniel Skultety – Element Dog Training\nSign up for this session here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA8A82CA0F9CE9-57072492-paws#/
URL:https://www.paws-program.org/event/summer-school-body-language/
CATEGORIES:Summer School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260625T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260615T155041Z
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SUMMARY:Summer School - Thriving and Surviving with a New Foster
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n\nPresenter: Daniel Skultety – Element Dog Training\nSign up for this session here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA8A82CA0F9CE9-57072492-paws#/
URL:https://www.paws-program.org/event/summer-school-thriving-and-surviving-with-a-new-foster/
CATEGORIES:Summer School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260603T224952Z
CREATED:20260603T224838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T224952Z
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SUMMARY:Summer School - Shaping: Teaching a New Behavior
DESCRIPTION:*Definitions \n*Prioritization \n*Shaping a Behavior \n*Shaping in a Shelter \nSign up for this session here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA8A82CA0F9CE9-57072492-paws#/
URL:https://www.paws-program.org/event/summer-school-shaping-teaching-a-new-behavior/
CATEGORIES:Summer School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250814T190000
DTSTAMP:20250731T201324Z
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SUMMARY:L.E.G.S Presentation by Natalie Widomski
DESCRIPTION: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 with your dog to satisfy their needs and facilitate learning in a cooperative way. \n“Natalie Widomski\, Owner and Trainer of Pawsitive K9 Trainers LLC is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Training and Behavior\, a Licensed Family Dog Mediator and a Certified Service Dog Coach since 2018. My focus is working with puppies and adolescent pups teaching them basic manners\, and life skills. For the owners my focus is teaching them about animal welfare and understanding their dogs through using ethological lens; providing them with an education to give their dogs agency\, choice and to navigate the challenges of normal canine behavior so they can raise a healthy\, happy and fulfilled dog.” \n  \nNatalie Widomski\, VSA-CPDT\, LFDM-T\, SDC \nCertified Professional Dog Trainer \nLicensed Family Dog Mediator \nCertified Service Dog Coach \nRegistered AKC CGC Evaluator \n623-337-6977 \nwww.pawsitivek9trainers.com \nwww.facebook.com/allcanines/ \nInstagram: @pawsitivek9trainers \nTikTok:@caninecommunicator
URL:https://www.paws-program.org/event/l-e-g-s-presentation-by-natalie-widomski/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Summer School
ORGANIZER;CN="PAWS":MAILTO:info@paws-program.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250717T183000
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SUMMARY:Lisa Gunter and The Future of Foster Programs
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to be able to bring this presentation to PAWS as our next installment of this years summer school 📚 \nImplications & future directions of foster care programs in animal shelters \nFoster care\, a unique form of human–animal interaction\, is an effective tool for improving welfare by allowing animals to escape the stressors of the shelter and experience more opportunities for social interaction in a home. In this talk\, Lisa will discuss a recent review and new research with her graduate student\, Grace Phillips\, in which we examined foster care programs and their effects on human and animal welfare\, evaluate the successes and challenges of supporting shelter foster care programs\, and recommend best practices for lasting programmatic success. I’ll conclude the talk with preliminary findings from our recent research exploring hybrid fostering. \nSign up for this session here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0E4BA8A82CA0F9CE9-57072492-paws
URL:https://www.paws-program.org/event/lisa-gunter-and-the-future-of-foster-programs/
CATEGORIES:Summer School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250626T190000
DTSTAMP:20250528T032948Z
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SUMMARY:Recognizing Signs of Pain in Dogs
DESCRIPTION: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. \nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA8A82CA0F9CE9-57072492-paws
URL:https://www.paws-program.org/event/recognizing-signs-of-pain-in-dogs/
CATEGORIES:Summer School
ORGANIZER;CN="PAWS":MAILTO:info@paws-program.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250612T190000
DTSTAMP:20250528T032934Z
CREATED:20250528T032709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T032934Z
UID:1468-1749751200-1749754800@www.paws-program.org
SUMMARY:Compassionate Volunteering with Shelter Dogs
DESCRIPTION:Fear-Free Certified and R+ professional dog trainer\, Dan Skultety\, outlines compassionate volunteer work with Shelter Dogs. \nhttps://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BA8A82CA0F9CE9-57072492-paws
URL:https://www.paws-program.org/event/compassionate-volunteering-with-shelter-dogs/
CATEGORIES:Summer School
ORGANIZER;CN="PAWS":MAILTO:info@paws-program.org
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