Shelter Dogs Blog

“An abnormal and persistent fear of men, sufferers experience anxiety even though they face no real threat.  It may be related to traumatic events in the sufferer's past.  It may also be due to an anxiety disorder.”  Do dogs in your shelter experience this? 
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Co-housing dogs with other dogs must be a consideration for shelters that house dogs long-term, meaning longer than two weeks. Providing dogs (who enjoy the company of other dogs) with a ‘roommate’ provides them with social enrichment which may alleviate boredom and stress, and increase happiness. Happiness is difficult to measure, but must not be underestimated. Group housing is usually NOT enriching when it isn’t carefully considered and planned.  
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Have you ever wondered if your modification or training programs bring the results you were hoping for? Have you ever heard other people in the field telling you: “We just know that this program works since we see improvement”? Have you had this desire to measure improvement but didn’t know how? If you answered “yes” to these questions, this blog post is for you. 
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A long walk through the neighborhood is great enrichment for our shelter dogs. Walks are a great way to provide needed exercise and a flavor of life. It’s also an excellent way to advertise these dogs for adoption.
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The Chase Game is a great activity to play with your dogs because it incorporates fun into training and exercise. All you need is a lunge whip or tether with a stuffed toy on the end.
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