Achievements - Friends of the Animal Center Foundation

Dog Training | Kitty "Hotel" | Medical Support | Facility/Beautification

In Training at Spot & Co.

Some Animal Center dogs have a unique opportunity to attend dog training classes at Spot & Co. The various training sessions funded by the Friends of the Animal Center Foundation provide dogs the chance to learn basic obedience, and to have some fun, too!

During class, the dogs learn basic commands such as sit…

'Sit'

...and down.

'Down'

The goals of the training classes are:

1) To train Center dogs in basic obedience.
2) To a) provide a sense of purpose and an outlet for Center dogs, b) reduce stress for the dogs, c) provide mental activity for the dogs, and d) provide socialization for the dogs with people and other Center dogs.
3) To increase the adoptability of Center dogs.
4) To decrease the relinquishment of dogs due to behavior problems.
5) To educate owners to better understand dog behaviors and how to correct these behaviors.
6) To strengthen the human-animal bond.
7) To reduce the overall euthanasia rate.

It costs $40 for each dog that attends obedience classes. If you would like to contribute to this effort, visit the support page to learn about ways to get involved.

Dog Training

And a special thanks to Sue Pearson and Judy Warth of Spot and Co., and to Nagle Lumber for providing treat bags