Ashley Guyette
Sessions in which Ashley Guyette attends
lunes 18 marzo, 2024
In this interactive session we will review the basics behind an intake exam and explore some of the most common findings in each species.
This session will cover basic dog body language and fear-free handling and is intended for those new to animal welfare or anyone looking to brush up on their knowledge. Back to Basics: Dog Behavior, Body Language & Fear Free Handling is good for 1 CEU for CPDT-KA certificants. Attendees must bring their certificate number to the session and check in with the N...
Why do so many animal health care professionals dread working with cats? Is the way we engage with cats and their owners creating a roadblock to care? When we adjust how we handle and communicate with cats and their people, we will actually look forward to those interactions. This will open the door to developing a more successful relationship with this often misunderstood species and you will gain a reputation for being "c...
Providing excellent client services is essential to building trust and positive partnerships between your agency and the community. But what if we took it beyond the front desk, and implemented a culture of hospitality across the entire organization? Attendees will leave the session understandingDifference between client services and hospitality
Wind down from the day and enjoy some tasty snacks and beverages while getting to know fellow attendees and partaking in some or all of the many activities including arts and crafts, various board games, tarot card readings, cornhole, jumbo Jenga, a photo booth and more.
martes 19 marzo, 2024
Workplace culture and environment are critical components to animal lifesaving. It can be the difference between team members who are engaged or burned out, pet owners feeling welcomed or judged, volunteers working with or against us – all of these dynamics either positively or negatively impact animal outcomes. While Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have become the mainstream ap...
AWOs and startups may sound very different from the outside, but on the inside, we look alike! We all have big goals and few resources to achieve them. We have impossibly long to-do lists. We operate in an environment where the only constant is change. From how we approach meetings, to prioritizing what work needs to be done now versus later, to staying focused on your goals in chaotic environments, this session will share practical st...
This panel includes representatives from the MSPCA, the Animal Rescue League of Boston, and Save the Unicorns. The panelists will describe how their organizations have rebooted their foster programs to engage more foster volunteers by specific foster need, break down barriers to fostering, increase training, and gain support for some animals that have been hard to find foster options for.
Pet owners are working harder than ever to keep their pets as lifelong companions, yet few social services agencies have programs that support the bond between humans and animals. BestyBnB seeks to change that by partnering with social services agencies and animal welfare agencies to prevent unnecessary owner surrenders. In this session, you will learn steps toward partnering with social services agencies to create a holistic network o...
Caring for shelter animals involves making decisions, often challenging ones, day in and day out. Whether you're working in shelter administration, operations, medicine, or behavior (or all of the above), you've likely experienced the fatigue that comes with decision-making. Join us to recognize that we aren't alone and that we can implement strategies including effective communication techniques, collaborative decision-mak...
Animal welfare organizations and the veterinary field are facing the urgent need for improved access to veterinary care (AVC) for underserved populations. Harnessing the expertise of the AVC community we developed 20 questions to prioritize their research efforts on key topics that will have the greatest impact, ultimately advancing AVC efforts around the country. This session will open a dialog with attendees to discuss the relevance ...
Caring for shelter animals involves making decisions, often challenging ones, day in and day out. Whether you're working in shelter administration, operations, medicine, or behavior (or all of the above), you've likely experienced the fatigue that comes with decision-making. Join us to recognize that we aren't alone and that we can implement strategies including effective communication techniques, collaborative decision-mak...