This course is designed to teach shelter and rescue professionals to identify common behavior problems in shelter dogs and help you place those animals in foster homes. Taking on a dog that presents with concerning behaviors can be a daunting task for a foster caregiver, especially those that are new to fostering. Training shelter staff and volunteers to assist and support foster dogs during their stay not only empowers foster caregivers to take on more cases, but also increases positive outcomes for dogs that present with behavior concerns.

During the live sessions, students will get an in-depth look at case studies, hone their behavior observation skills, learn more about balancing risk and quality of life, break down protocols step by step, as well as look at the subtleties and nuances of big behaviors. At the end of this course, students will use their new skills to develop foster protocols catered to their own organizations.

This course has been pre-approved for 4.0 continuing education units for trainers in the knowledge area from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT).

(6) 90-minute Zoom classes over 6-weeks, estimated time commitment of 16 hours for coursework and classes.

Instructor: Samantha Wolfman, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Wolfman Dog Training & Consulting

When?  

• SECTION 1:  Zoom classes will be held on Tuesdays 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM PDT (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EDT)  on 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, and 10/14

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• SECTION 2:  Zoom classes will be held on Tuesdays 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM PDT (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT)  on 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, and 10/14

Who should apply? Anyone who handles animals, including directors, managers, coordinators, and volunteers is encouraged to apply. This class is best suited to organizations that have an established dog foster program and are looking to expand their reach with behavior animals.