POSITIVE ENRICHMENT SERIES
The Positive Enrichment Series (PES) was launched in 2022 in response to the overpopulation crisis in our animal shelters. In this program, over 25 dogs living in animal shelters receive daily training and enrichment by our team of professional dog trainers and behavior consultants and trained adult volunteers.
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Volunteers develop advanced dog handling experience and behavior observation knowledge. The PES model also serves to prepare our volunteers with confidence and a broader range of skills to assist youth as volunteer mentors in the PYDS model while serves 2-3X the number of dogs!
PROGRAM
HIGHLIGHTS
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Adult volunteers participate in daily hands on, one-on-one dog training including an intensive orientation on dog body language, handling, safety, and behavior.
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Volunteers take a tour of the shelter and complete a partial shelter-volunteer onboarding.
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Dogs and volunteers participate in a Graduation Ceremony and adoption showcase! Adopters receive a free consultation from a professional behaviorist and connections to other helpful resources.
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Program dogs receive 18+ hours of foundational behavior work, targeted training, and enrichment with multiple handlers.
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Volunteers receive daily instruction in training techniques, support throughout the training course, and bonus tips as they build meaningful bonds with each other and their dog partners.
Dogs receive a comprehensive, multiple-point assessments by professional behavior evaluators.