The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement Learning Center
Animal Enrichment Best Practices
Recorded On: 01/10/2018
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A strong shelter enrichment program will help give your animals more freedom from discomfort, freedom to express normal behavior and freedom from fear and distress. The Association recruited subject matter experts on animal behavior to develop a best practices document on animal enrichment in shelters. This webinar is the first in a four-part series to dig into that document and answer your questions.
Participants will walk away understanding:
- What animal enrichment is and its limitations
- Why enrichment is important
- How enrichment helps increase adoptions and save lives
- The distinction between enrichment and behavior modification
The 4-part series will benefit any animal shelter professional interested in understanding how enrichment can enhance and maintain behavioral health.
Approved for 1 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit. (No certificate of completion offered for this recording.)
Brad Shear, CAWA
Executive Director, Potter League for Animals
Brad Shear is the Chief Executive Officer of the Potter League for Animals in Rhode Island, and is one of three Certified Animal Welfare Administrators (CAWA) in the state. During his tenure, Brad has expanded existing programs and created new partnerships, including acquiring the state's largest spay and neuter clinic and the state's largest full-service non-profit veterinary clinic. In addition to his work at the Potter League, Brad has served as board chair of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, chaired their Best Practices and Emerging Trends Committee, and serves on their Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee. He also serves on the Hill's Pet Nutrition Shelter Advisory Council and the New England Federation of Humane Societies' advisory committee.
Allison Hartlage
Manager of Animal Training & Behavior, Humane Society of Boulder Valley
