This session explored the unique needs, vulnerabilities, and care considerations for senior dogs entering shelter environments, including intake protocols, environment design, behavioral considerations, quality-of-life monitoring, senior-to-senior adoption programs, and medical/behavioral intersections.
This session focused on practical, welfare-driven strategies for understanding and supporting high-arousal dogs in shelter environments. Laurie and guest speaker Aditi (Director of Behavior & Training at Gigi’s Shelter for Dogs) explored how stress, adolescent development, and limited early socialization contribute to heightened arousal, and what shelter teams can do to help these dogs succeed.
In this session, we unpacked what it really takes to build and sustain effective behavior teams in today’s shelter world. Guest expert Christina Lee shared her approach to smart hiring, intentional onboarding, and creating team structures that actually work.
Caitlin and Laurie will explore what puppies need to thrive in a shelter setting, even when resources are tight. From developmental milestones to daily enrichment strategies, you’ll walk away with a clearer plan for raising confident, healthy pups who are ready for adoption.
Are you looking to prevent burnout, support your staff’s emotional well-being, and build a more sustainable shelter culture?
Join us for a powerful new webinar, "Compassion Fatigue in Animal Shelters," featuring Marla Andrews of Humane Hearts and hosted by Laurie Lawless of Shelter Behavior Integrations.
In this session, Trish and Laurie will explore the powerful intersection of mentorship and playgroups: two game-changing tools for shelter teams seeking to reduce stress, support behavior, and get more dogs adopted.
This is your chance to learn low-cost, high-impact strategies that can transform the way your shelter approaches enrichment.
Mik Moeller, Enrichment Innovator and Manager of Arizona Humane Society, is bringing game-changing insights on:
Creating an effective enrichment schedule that keeps animals engaged
Themed enrichment activities that make every day exciting
Getting volunteers involved to enhance your program’s success
Gaining buy-in from staff and leadership for long-term impact
Join SBI for an engaging and informative webinar, "Family Matters: Adopting Dogs with Kids in the Picture," featuring Dr. Karen Griffin, founder of The Dog Rehoming Project.
Join Laurie Lawless for an exclusive webinar featuring Christen Trayah, Shelter Manager at the Humane Society of Chittenden County, as she shares how HSCC's innovative Pathways program revolutionized their approach to animal intake and adoption in just one year.
Topics Covered:
Setting up cat kennels for the best welfare
Handling spicy, bold, or reactive cats
Supporting fearful or undersocialized kitties
Featuring Tom Candy of Simplifying Shelter Behavior