Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2014
As this year rolls to a much too quick end, I reflect back at the amazing year we’ve had here at Bound Angels. Thanks to your support, we’ve lived up to our mission and “helped shelters save more lives.“ Every shelter we visit is a new experience, new dogs, new challenges and more lives to save. And the best part …
Every time we talk about the shelter crisis we hear Adopt Don’t Shop. It’s become sort of a mantra among those fighting for shelter pets. But I ponder the question, “Is this the answer?” I do not doubt that adopting animals from shelters is the right thing to do, but the question remains, “Is this THE answer.” People adopt …
Correct them or Kill them. I’ve been a pretty outspoken advocate for shelter dogs, and all dogs in general for the last several years. I’ve also spent most of my time training and competing with dogs. To be clear, I deal with all types of dogs, not just the ones I choose, but also the ones that are chosen for …
If you’ve ever visited a shelter, one thing is very apparent to you and that is the overwhelming number of pit bulls and pit mixes there are. The numbers are so disproportionate that it’s staggering. What is the answer? Is it BSL (breed specific legislation), is it mandatory spay neuter, it is education, outreach? Or is there no real answer …
I was talking with a friend of mine yesterday and said, “Man, this Shelter Training has really taken off, and it has. What started off as me helping a few people here and there has turned into shelters from around the US asking me to come and give lectures and training. The demand is getting higher and higher. I remember …
There is a trend in dog training that is ever more popular, yet their vigilance ends up hurting many dogs. This trend is the “positive only” movement. Last month I was in Prescott Arizona working with the humane society. On my last day I was asked to work with a dog that was set to be put down for aggression. …
I’m sitting in my hotel room in Prescott Arizona reflecting on today’s work. I was invited back to the Yavapai Humane Society for my 3 rd visit. This shelter has moved from a very high kill rate to one of the lowest in the USA. Currently the shelter has a live release rate of 97%. That means that 97% of …
May 4th, 5th and 6th I will be in Prescott Arizona at the Yavapai Humane Society for a 3 day workshop / seminar with staff, volunteers and management teaching our Shelter Rescue Program. The focus of this workshop is a better understanding canine behaviors through training and evaluations and how best to save more lives. I have been to YHS …
Although flirt poles or prey sticks have been around for many years, it seems that Flirt poles are the newest fad for exercising dogs. It seems whenever something new comes along to “help dogs”; its main intention is to make the training of the dog easier for the human. It is stated “exercising a dog on a flirt pole for …
There was a study not too long ago that stated that the average pit bull has had more than 3 homes in the first year of his life. In no way should this be a breed specific comment, but since the pit bull is oftentimes the dog that is singled out at shelters, this comment cut me to the core. …
