During this session you will learn about the Shelter Playgroup Alliance (SPA), including the SPA inter-dog playgroup guidelines and differentiate “play” from “not play”. The SPA playgroup guidelines are driven by the notions of choice, empowerment, and adherence to the ethical guidelines that are accepted by certifying bodies, like the IAABC and CCPDT. Through the application of the science of choice as well as the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) ethical principles, we promote healthy dog-dog interactions. Other info: These webinars are suitable for veterinary professionals, animal trainers, animal behaviorists, shelter and rescue staff and volunteers, and anyone with an interest in evidence-based behavior intervention. Saturday March 5, 2022 - Play the SPA (Shelter Playgroup Alliance) Way Saturday April 2, 2022 - Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA): How does “Least” and “Minimally” fit into behavior modification? 11am to 12:30pm EST each day (USA and Canada) This is an online event. The video link will be emailed one day prior to the event. "Doors" open at 10:30am EST, each day. Feel free to log in and wait in our "waiting room" via the video app. These webinars will be recorded. Anyone who purchases a Single Webinar or the 2-Webinar Package will receive a recording(s) one week after the event date(s). You will be able to view the webinar even if you cannot join us on the live event date. The recordings will be available for viewing for up to 6 months. These webinars will not be available for purchase after the series is complete. CEUs will be granted to those who purchase a ticket for the 2-Part Webinar Package, even if they cannot join us on the date of the event. CEUs pending: IAABC CPDT KPA Registration: Single Webinar ticket: $45 per webinar (purchase ticket before event date) Two-Part Webinar Package - $60 for both webinars (if you missed one of the parts as a live event, you will receive a link to the recording) If you missed one of the parts as a live event, you will receive a link to the recording(s) as long as you purchase a ticket for the 2-part package. When purchasing a ticket, you will have the choice of choosing a single webinar by date, or the 3-part package. Please make sure to refer back to this description when choosing the webinar topic you are interested in, if you do not want to purchase the 3-part package. The tickets are listed by date and NOT by topic. Cancellation policy: No refunds About Mara Velez, MS, CPDT-KA: Mara Velez is the Executive Director of the Shelter Playgroup Alliance and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Prior to co-founding the Shelter Playgroup Alliance, Mara spent over a decade in sheltering, including several years as a behavior and training consultant at Contra Costa Animal Services, an open-admission county shelter, where she collaboratively designed, developed, and implemented behavior program structures, including a robust volunteer training program, a behavior evaluation, and canine enrichment and playgroup guidelines. Mara holds bachelors and master’s degrees in psychology and completed all of the course work for a doctorate in education.

Sponsor:Behavior Vets
Speaker(s):Mara Velez, MS, CPDT-KA

Contact: Bobbie Bhambree
 Email: info@behaviorvets.com
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