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One of the best programs that we’ve brought to shelters recently is the Dog Playgroup Training that we taught at the six LA City Animal Shelters. This training teaches staff and volunteers how to pick, introduce and manage the dogs for a playgroup. Playgroup training gives dogs the tools to get adopted and get out of the shelter. It also …
So, the crusaders of morality are on the war path again, and I’d like to set the record straight (as I tend to do). Once again these keyboard cowboys are screaming on their soapboxes to “BAN” the sale of a dog training tool that is abusive and inflicts pain. They stand on their soap boxes and reel in unwitting people who …
I’m writing this post as a result of a comment on my timeline regarding the death of a police dog. The comment read: it just hurts me that dogs do not get to make the same conscious decision that a person makes when joining the force…….the conscious decision of knowing that they may lose their life in the line of duty. …
Working with shelters and rescues I hear complaints from both sides of the aisle. One argument that intrigues me is the complaint about stray dogs. It seems some in rescue are so eager to criticize animal control for not dealing with the stray dog dilemma, and it is just that… a dilemma. If animal control focuses their efforts and …
More than 6 years ago, I was somewhat new to the shelter community and the way in which I would shape Bound Angels. I came across this dog that some claimed was a purebred Belgian Malinois, I realized he had many Mal traits, but there was a lot of other stuff going on. Zeus was a handlful. The disclaimer I …
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 …
