Shelter Behavior Roundtable: Changing How We Talk About Behavior Dogs and Cats
About this Webinar
How we talk about the pets in our care matters. Whether counseling an adopter about the sassy cat they are interested in or talking with staff about the reactive behavior they observed in a new dog, the words we use will affect the pathway for that animal. Join our panel of experts as they dig into the issue of how we talk and think about some of our more challenging shelter animals. Panelists will share examples and tools with attendees that can be implemented quickly into daily operations.
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Takeaways
- The importance of using objective behavior language.
- Tips and tools to develop standardization in behavior language across an organization.
Suited For
Animal behavior and shelter professionals and volunteers.
Credits
Approved for CCPDT credit: 0 CEUs for trainers and 1 CEUs for behavior consultants
Dr. Miranda K. Workman
Ph.D., Shelter Behavior Training Liaison, ASPCA
Dr. Miranda K. Workman is the Behavioral Sciences Team Shelter Behavior Apprenticeship Liaison for the ASPCA. For over two decades, she has served animals and their humans as a certified animal behavior professional, shelter behavior professional, professor of animal behavior and anthrozoology, and a researcher. She shares her home with her husband, three dogs, three cats, a gecko, and a domestic mouse, all of whom contributed in their own way to her PhD research focused on multi-species families.
James Pumphrey
Executive Director Wenatchee Valley Humane Society
James Pumphrey is the Executive Director at Wenatchee Valley Humane Society. He has two decades of experience as an animal welfare professional and animal behavior. James has collaborated on the development of canine risk assessment tools and behavioral modification programs. As a seasoned animal welfare leader, James is passionate about advancing conditions that put welfare first for both people and animals. James is passionate about advancing the animal welfare profession and collaborating with colleagues.
Kara Montalbano
Director of Marketing & Community Relations, Potter League for Animals
Kara, a passionate storyteller with a keen eye for visual design, is dedicated to making a positive impact. As the Director of Marketing & Community Relations at the Potter League for Animals in Middletown, Rhode Island, she has spent more than 8 years actively leading initiatives to increase awareness and advocate for the well-being of animals. Kara's expertise extends across marketing, digital marketing, humane education, volunteer engagement, and community outreach. Beyond her professional achievements, Kara finds joy in outdoor adventures like hiking and enjoys sharing her life with her husband, two dogs, and three rats. Notably, she serves as a Board Member of the New England Federation of Humane Societies and received the 2019 Newport Community Service Award for her exceptional contributions.
