The “Who’s a Good Dog?” Fund

Many dogs who come into our shelter simply need a boost in confidence or more instruction on how to behave in a home environment. Research shows that dogs who exhibit timid, aggressive, anxious, or aloof behaviors are overlooked when they meet potential adopters and typically have longer length of stays in animal shelters *. These behaviors are often due to stress and are big barriers in finding their forever homes.

That’s where our expert training partners like Canine PhD, MarLee and Me Dog Training, and Wriggles and Wags come in. Our partners use positive reinforcement techniques and reward-based training to teach shelter dogs the skills they need to thrive in their forever home (providing many pro bono services, but some of our pups need further assistance and dedication).

For 50+ years we have been going above and beyond to ensure all pets have the best care available, sometimes spending thousands of dollars on one animal alone. However, we can only provide the necessary training to give our pups the best chance at finding a loving home with your support! Please help our long-term shelter pets get the training they need to find their new families and thrive.

* In-Kennel Behavior Predicts Length of Stay in Shelter Dogs

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