2022 Conference Our annual Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference will be held in-person at the Waterfront Hotel in historic Jack London Square in Oakland, CA & virtually! ​ REGISTER NOW! June 10, 11 & 12, 2022 Times: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Pacific each day ​ Pre-Conference workshop on June 9th ​ Learn about shelter animal welfare, enrichment, and playgroups! This conference will not be recorded. ​ Who should attend? Shelter staff, shelter volunteers, and shelter leadership. Animal daycare staff, dog walkers, and animal trainers would also benefit from the topics presented. ​ What will be presented? Leaders in behavioral science, animal welfare, enrichment, and inter-animal interactions will present research and strategies for enhancing animal welfare and animal interactions, including play. ​ Content & Speakers: Pre-conference canine behavior foundations with Michelle Mullins Low-stress handling for cats and dogs with Tabitha Kucera Behavior medications commonly used in shelters & the impact of early socialization and trauma on behavior with Dr. Chris Pachel Managing arousal for shelter animals with Mara Velez & Fernando Diaz Shelter risk assessment with Mara Velez, Fernando Diaz, Dot Baisly, Amanda Kowalski & Marissa Martino Discussing euthanasia with Marissa Martino ​ Approved CEUs: CCPDT TBD | IAABC TBD ​ Click here to download the agenda. ​ In-person cost**: $350 for 3-day in-person conference ticket; $75 for in-person pre-conference workshop Save $25 by registering for all four days! ​ ** must follow COVID-19 guidelines to participate in the in-person event ** ​ Live stream cost: $150 for 3-day virtual conference ticket; $50 for virtual pre-conference workshop Save $25 by registering for all four days! ​

Sponsor:Shelter Playgroup Alliance (SPA)
Speaker(s):Tabitha Kucera, Dr. Chris Pachel, Mara Velez, Fernando Diaz, Dot Baisly, Amanda Kowalski & Marissa

Contact: Kiem Sie
 Email: kiem@shelterdogplay.org
 Phone: 510-982-6707
 Web: https://www.shelterdogplay.org/2022-conference