Animals Webinars

Nearly 70% of Australian households include pets. For many of us, these animals are family, as much a part of our lives and equally loved as our human family members. While there is widespread awareness about the impact of intimate partner violence (IPV) on women and children, less is known about the links between violence against family animals and IPV.There is evidence that violence against family animals can be an indicator of frequent and severe patterns of IPV. Some perpetrators threaten or harm family pets to manipulate, punish or control their partner, leveraging the emotional connection many people have with their pets. In these situations, many victim-survivors will delay leaving, stay with, or return to perpetrators because they are scared for their pets’ safety.Victim-survivors of IPV who have family animals face unique challenges in seeking and accessing support. Although research suggests that human and animal victim-survivors recover and heal better when they can do so together, this is often not possible – largely due to a lack of animal-inclusive support services and crisis accommodation.Within the context of these systematic challenges, this webinar will explore practical ways that practitioners working in child and family services can strengthen support for human and animal victim-survivors. This webinar will help you:• understand the relationship between violence against family animals and intimate partner violence and the effects of this violence on human and animal victim-survivors• understand the emotional connection between people and family animals and the benefits of recovering and healing together• develop insight into the unique challenges that victim-survivors of IPV who have family animals may experience when trying to access support and strengthen the way you support these individuals.Presenters: Monique Dam - CEO of Lucy’s Project; Kylie Butler - Senior Research Officer in the Child and Family Evidence and Evaluation (CFEE) team at AIFS.

The more details we have the easier it is to list and market the event*: Books and videos help us understand canine body language what this or that means, but where is the focus on handler body language? Handler behavior is as complex and as nuanced as canine body language. When the handler is sending mixed, inconsistent or contrary messages, the dog can end up confused or frustrated. Greater awareness of how these elements can and do affect the dog can improve training and relationships, and help avoid accidentally contributing to a dog’s anxiety, fear, reactivity or just flat out exasperation with humans. Dogs would really appreciate it if humans could learn to mean what they say, and know what they are really saying, and communicate clearly with intent and awareness. Suzanne provides video, examples, details and practical tips for helping handlers make adjustments. Whether you’re a pro who needs new ways to help clients be their best, or a dog loving human who wants to communicate more clearly while removing common roadblocks to understanding, this webinar is for you!Learning ObjectivesAttendees will learn to observe these elements of handler body language, and be able to recognize them in themselves and others, plus practical tips for helping handlers make adjustments for clearer, consistent communication:• Meta-messaging• Balance• Postures & gestures• Orientation• Breathing & blink rate• Expression & voice

Orca Month, started by Orca Network, was created to bring together researchers, advocates and a growing community of orca lovers to raise awareness about the threats facing Southern Resident orcas. Now in its 18th year, Orca Month has spread from Washington to Oregon and British Columbia and includes educational and celebratory events throughout the month of June.This year's Orca Month theme is Clean Water, Healthy Futures. Toxic pollution and contaminants in the environment are one of the three main threats facing orcas. Southern Residents in particular are susceptible to the impacts of toxics when combined with low prey availability. Join us for this special Orca Month opening webinar to hear from experts in the field who will provide an overview of common toxic substances and how they get into the water; how these toxic substances impact fish and killer whales; why people in low income and BIPOC communities experience disproportionate harm from these pollutants; and how we can take action to stop these pollutants from entering our waterways.

Animal-adapted lighting enables responsible and profitable farming. Discover how good animal lighting influences animal welfare and performances. In our webinar, you'll learn about: - How animals perceive light and see their surroundings - Why the spectra matters per livestock type - Significance and impact of different light intensities. Join us on April 23th, 2024, and explore the benefits of animal-adapted lighting on livestock productivity.

An introduction to the neurobiology of pain processing, breaking down pain’s sensory, cognitive, and emotional aspects. This webinar also considers the influence of cognitive modulators of pain and how these can be leveraged to support dogs undergoing pain management plans. Learn how the experience of pain is created and its interaction with behaviour and understand the bidirectional nature of the relationship between pain and behavior and how to apply this to support pain management plans.Presenter: Daniel Shaw Sc (Hons), GMBPsS, CDBC

Join us on Wednesday March 20th (19:00-20:00 GMT) for a webinar on the history and conservation of this majestic and much-loved species.

This webinar examines how we can create successful behaviour modification plans in challenging environments. Learn how to work around the challenges you encounter in settings from shelters to busy households. Gain knowledge on the importance of BMPs in shelters and understand how to introduce HAPPIER BMPs for demanding scenarios. Obtain relevant insights on setting appropriate goals for BMPS.Your Presenter – Tom Candy: A passion for animal welfare and training who has experience in various aspects of animal rescue operations. Currently, a Senior Training and Behaviour advisor with the UK's largest canine welfare organisation.

Join the webinar as Linda Michaels, M.A., Psychology, dives into an enhanced understanding of dog training and ethics, focusing on the dog welfare paradigm 'First, Do No Harm'. The Hierarchy of Dog Needs (HDN), an adaption of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs designed for dogs, will be explored provinding a scientifically supported alternative to the LIMA model of dog training.Presenter: Linda Michaels, M.A.

Learn about living with wildlife.  The Burlington Sustainable Development Advisory Committee and the City of Burlington's Animal Services staff are hosting an information session to help you learn about our local wildlife and strategies to help you continue to live with the many animals that thrive in our city.  Topics that will be covered include: the roles that wildlife play in cities, co-existing with wildlife in Burlington, and tips to reduce unwanted contact.

In Dr. Mandi de Mestre's talk, "Is there anything I can do to prevent pregnancy loss in my mare?", she will discuss the possible reasons why a mare suffers pregnancy loss, including which ones are the most commonly found in clinical cases of pregnancy loss and what you should be looking out for. She will highlight new findings on novel genetic reasons a pregnancy might fail and how such cases can be identified. The talk will end with how we can use all this information in the management of mares to avoid or minimize the impact of pregnancy loss on mare fertility.