You’d think that people would be exhausted after 24 hours of dog training, behavior lectures and playgroups. Well, not the group at the first Bound Angels University training this last month. Steph Cooper from Brightside Animal Center in Oregon has trained with Bound Angels on numerous occasions and is a top behaviorist trainer who also runs Lead and Love Dog Rescue. …
Bound Angels University – Dog Intro Promo
Bound Angels University teaches shelter employees the skills to save more dog’s lives. Beginning February 8th 2016 Bound Angels University will begin training staff and management of municipal shelters in life-saving canine handling skills. This three day workshop is available for shelter employees throughout the country and will feature theory as well as hands on training. Each 8 hour day will …
Dog Playgroups at the Shelters
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 …
Playgroups for dogs at LA City Shelters
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 …
Who’s Your Best Friend?
Well, it’s been a while, but just one more email about Best Friends can set me off. I get their updates, how great their doing and how great the sanctuary is, blah, blah blah… all followed up with the request for more donations… Just something to add to the $50 MILLION they take in. Now I don’t care how much …
Every Once in a While
Just when you think you’ve seen it all something comes along to amaze you. This amazement isn’t always good, but there’s always something good about it. The other day I was at the West LA shelter doing a series of temperament tests for the K9 Connection program when I walked down the kennels and found Chewey and Maggie Sue cuddled …
win the battle or win the war…
As most people know, I am not one to run from controversy or conflict. My background in eastern studies have taught me that one must face the enemy head on in order to win, and one should fight with honor. I have lived by my honor my entire life and fought for what I believe in even when the odds …
This Makes it All Worth It
Hi Robert, Just wanted to send you a quick e-mail to tell you how great Zeus is doing. It feels like we have had him since he was a puppy. He is fitting in really well and seems to be very comfortable here. He is definitely my dog, he comes in whatever room I am in and when Tim or …