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Betty is a beautiful girl, most deserving of a wonderful forever home!  As with many rescues, Betty has a ‘story’, and perhaps a not-so-happy one to tell.  When she came to AWCR in December of last year, she was a scared, shut-down and pitiful sight to see.  Betty came scared of EVERYTHING.  Literally, everything!  Upon meeting her first wonderful foster family for Christmas in 2010, Betty escaped their house due to her fear of people and tendency to bolt away.  She spent the next several days, with countless volunteers searching for her, in the coldest days of winter and the snow storm of early 2011.  Betty was located by a good Samaritan on January 13^th and returned to the AWCR where she met her new foster family and Animal Behaviorist who would help to ease Betty’s fears and acclimate her to the activities of daily life. 

Betty adopted a corner in the mud room of her new foster families’ house and remained there, scared of her own shadow and nearly everything else she encountered, for several months, even while undergoing extensive training to ease her fears and anxiety.  However, we could not give up on Betty!  She is the sweetest soul one could hope to meet.  Despite her past and her extreme anxiety, she wanted to live.  You could tell by the spark that came back to her eyes after several months of being allowed to live in freedom; free from the crate that confined her for the first 6 years of her life.  After extensive therapy, we are proud to say that Betty has made great strides in her recovery.  She will now eat and drink in front of us (this was HUGE!) and take treats and toys from people.  When she hears the treats, she now comes running!  She has even been caught, on occasion, chasing a ball with the other pups in the back yard!  She also ENJOYS playing with the other pups as well. 

Betty is a very calm dog and will most likely never be the ‘outgoing’ type.  Betty would be perfectly fine to live on your couch for the remainder of her life, with lots of love and occasional petting from you!  Betty does not possess an aggressive bone in her body.  She, although still fearful, allows our children near her, our cats and any other dog she meets.  She LOVES dogs and would thus most likely do better in a home with a friendly pup to help her further overcome her fears and romp in the back yard with.  She is potty trained and requires a house with a fenced yard. 

Her rehabilitation is an ongoing process as she is by no means ‘cured’ of her fears.  Even after daily training thus far, the process to ‘undo’ the fear that built inside her for the first 6 years of her life may last for several years, even perhaps, for the rest of her life.  She needs a patient, understanding owner, aware of her past and committed to her future, with the knowledge that a relationship with Betty will take time to build.  You must be willing to put time and effort into furthering her rehabilitation until the remnants of her fearful past are no longer present.  I can assure you, she is worth it!  She is 110% deserving!

Click for Independence I with Becky McClintock

An Introduction to Training, Selecting and Placing Service and Hearing Dogs

Atlanta, Georgia

                       
Atlanta Humane Society                October 1-2, 2011                    9:00-5:00                       
                                                  October 3                                9:00-1:00         

CPDT CEUs: 17 CEUs for all three days, 13 CEUs for Sat and Sun,  6.5 CPDT for Sat or Sun, 4 CEUs for Mon

IAABC CEUs: 15 CEUs

register at www.seizetheclick.com

Mobility assist service dogs assist their physically disabled partners by performing various tasks including picking up dropped items, opening/closing doors and getting help in an emergency.  Hearing dogs alert their hearing impaired partners to sounds including door knocks, telephone rings and crying babies. Click for Independence I combines lecture, training sessions and video to give attendees a comprehensive overview of the service and hearing dog training process. Working dogs will be introduced to three foundation service dog behaviors- tug, push and retrieve.   Hearing dog behaviors will be covered through video and demonstration.   The schedule includes:

Day 1:

• Service Dog Behaviors- what a SD learns and how to teach it
• Hearing Dog Behaviors- what a HD learns and how to teach it
• Public Access Laws

Day 2:

• Obedience for Service and Hearing Dogs- training for public access
• Foster Training
• Client Screening
• Customizing the Dog for a Client
• Team Training
• Evaluation of Service and Hearing Dogs

Day 3- at the shelter:

• Temperament Tests- learn to screen shelter dogs for potential hearing and service dogs- lots of demonstration!

Tuition

Working Spots- participate with your dog

• Limited space, please sign up early!
• 2 days (Sat and Sun) $295/ $270 early bird

Auditor spots- without your dog

• 2 days (Sat and Sun) $245/ $220 early bird
• 1 day (Sat or Sun) $130/ $120 early bird

Temperament Test ½ Day at the Shelter (Mon)

• Discount for Seminar Participants (working spots and auditors) $50
• Non participants $65

Class  -   Start Date/Time   -   Weeks   -   Price

Basic Obedience - February 22, 2011  7pm - 5 - $150
     puppies welcome

Intro to Agility - March 5, 2011  10am - 4 - $125
     fun & exercise!

Canine Good Citizen - March 5, 2011  11:30am - 5 - $150
     AKC program, includes testing

Manners Seminar - March 26, 2011  2pm - 1 - $35
     jumping, nipping, pulling on leash, etc…

Clowning Around - April 5, 2011  7pm - 4 - $125
     fun & TRICKS!                        

Puppy   April 6, 2011  7pm - 5 - $150
     under 6 months

This months discounted online seminars include:

Potty Training-FREE

Crate Training-FREE

Puppy Preschool-$75

Canine Good Citizen-$75

Intro to Canine Behavior-$75

Solving Problem Behavior-$75

Trainers in Training
Junior training and handling courses

CABC offers our younger friends a chance to participate in online and hands-on learning experiences, focusing on dog ownership and training.

Intro to Dog Ownership
Safe Handling and Practices
Feeding/Grooming/Veterinary Care
Basic Obedience Training
‘Manners’ Training
Canine Body Language

Anyone under the age of 18 is welcome to apply for one of our junior programs.

We offer several different courses throughout the year.

Weekend Seminars- Cost is $75 for one day and $125 for two
Space is limited to 3 students

Spring Break Camp- Cost is $225
April 5-9, 12-16, 19-23

Summer Camp- Cost is $225
                   Dates TBD

Online Course- Cost is $200
 Includes 4 weekly sessions

Please contact us for more information.  We look forward to seeing you in one of our classes soon!

2010 Animal Behavior Apprentice
Companion Animal Behavior Consulting

Looking to start a new career?  Or simply want to learn more about our canine companions?  Then CABC’s ‘Apprenticeship Program’ may be right for you!  This 12-week program, including online learning and hands-on training, will cover:

Intro to Animal Behavior
History of Canines and Domestication
Obedience Training
Behavior Modification Techniques and Theory
Temperament and Body Language
Stereotypic and Compulsive Behaviors
Psychological Disorders
Fears and Phobias
Common Problem Behaviors
Anxiety and Attention Seeking Behaviors
Aggression-In Depth

Apprenticeship applications must be completed prior to March 1, 2010.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.
     *Those under the age of 16 are invited to participate in our ‘Trainers in Training’ program.
Applicants must have 4-6 hours/week to devote to the program.
Applicants must agree to the sole use of positive reinforcement techniques.       

Program cost: $2,400
Mini-sessions covering individual topics as well as a rescue-based program are also available.