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Participate live with presenter Kelley Bollen, MS, CABC 9:30-11:00am

Oct 5- Resolving Common Behavior Problems to Prevent Surrender

Oct 12- Intake and Adoptions – A Behavior Perspective

Oct 19- Reading Dog and Cat Body Language

Oct 26- Canine Behavior Assessments and Placement Decisions

Nov 2 – Reducing Stress in the Shelter Environment

The recordings will be available approximately 24 hours after the live session and may be viewed until 12/31/23.