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On Monday 5 September, we celebrated out very first Graduation Day. It is amazing how quickly 3 weeks can fly by. The past 15 days have been an enriching mix of dog training and unforgettable experiences for both learners and staff. From the inspiring life and music of Larry Joe’s life story to meditative T-Touch [...]
This past week I’ve had a crash course in putting leads on 6-8 month old untrained puppies with sharp teeth and no puppy etiquette. You’ve got to be quick. The staff at DARG are impressive, as is our behaviorist Gill Pirow, who taught me some useful tricks for doing it quickly and painlessly! These pups [...]
We owe so much to K9 Connection and their founder, Pat Sinclair, that I think it is time to introduce you officially! K9 Connection is based in Santa Monica, California. They have been running a successful training programme for teenagers and shelter dogs since 2005. With an almost 100% adoption rate, and an equally inspiring [...]
We’re thrilled to have found a real-life underdog in songbird, Larry Joe. A gifted musician who recorded his first single behind bars at Douglas Correctional Facility, Larry will be joining us one afternoon to talk about his life and music. We’re hoping that his silky, soulful voice and remarkable story will inspire our teen trainers. [...]
This US program, called Teacher’s Pet, pairs shelter dogs with at risk teens in several youth centers. You can visit their website to learn more here.
Can owning a dog increase a person’s self esteem and reduce loneliness? A new study shows that it can. What many people don’t understand is that animals have an ability to bridge the chasms caused by social rejection, isolation and lowered self-esteem. Read a summary of this study in Rachel Zimmerman’s article here.
Such a beautiful project – homeless teens and shelter dogs helping each other out. Hand2Paw: A Brighter Future for Homeless Teens & Shelter Animals from Rachel Cohen on Vimeo.
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