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Post by emilys on Feb 2, 2011 0:00:34 GMT -5
network.bestfriends.org/campaigns/pitbulls/16645/news.aspxI know Aimee slightly: the shelter she works at is adjacent to a place where I often do agility and she's come over a couple of times. I come from the era of "pit bulls don't want/need to socialize with other dogs" so this whole new thing of group play is fascinating to me. I'm always up for learning something new and maybe as I move into the future, I can help some of my local shelters make pit bulls more adoptable..
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Post by eppfaff on Feb 2, 2011 5:48:54 GMT -5
sounds interesting. too bad it is not available on line.
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Post by loverocksalot on Feb 2, 2011 7:28:15 GMT -5
bet you have fun. the dog in the frog pose should be entered in the contest. that is the best pose i have ever seen.
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Post by RealPitBull on Feb 2, 2011 8:27:31 GMT -5
The link didn't work for me. Who is giving this lecture?
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Post by loverocksalot on Feb 2, 2011 9:14:44 GMT -5
Mary I copied and pasted for you.
News
Happy Dogs, Adoptable Dogs: How Success Through Socialization is helping shelter dogs
January 30, 2011, 5:37PM MT
By Lisa Higgins, Best Friends Network volunteer
Aimee Sadler of Longmont Humane Society to offer canine play group workshop on March 15 in Golden, Colorado
Apollo heals through group playShelters can be a stressful environment for any dog, and all too often, overworked and overwhelmed shelter employees find it difficult to find the time to help alleviate the normal stresses of shelter living. And this creates a vicious circle, as stressed dogs tend to act out inappropriately, making them seem less friendly and less adoptable.
Aimee Sadler, behavior and training program director of the Longmont Humane Society in Colorado, has a simple but effective solution that helps keep shelter dogs, particularly pit-bull-type dogs, happy, friendly, well socialized, and ultimately, adoptable, without unnecessarily taxing the already stretched resources so many shelters have to contend with. Her solution? Group play.
How group play helps all of America's dogs
Says Sadler, "My hope is that I will be part of the process of assuaging unfounded fears and misconceptions about behavior based upon breed. There are many breeds with dog aggression as an accepted part of their 'breed standard' ... and many of those dogs successfully play with and benefit from interactions with other dogs. I'm always one to point out that there is not a single canine behavior that can be attributed a ONE breed of dog. I teach shelters how to implement play groups for all of their sheltered dogs that will play appropriately, to provide enhanced enrichment and quality of life for dogs living in a typically stressful environment." She adds, "I hope to be a part of a cultural change in sheltering that will eliminate any breed discriminatory practices."
Success stories: Porgy and Apollo
Her group play techniques have been effective in socializing and training even dogs from more difficult backgrounds, including two rescue dogs, Apollo and Porgy, both Chicago area bully breed dogs with troubled backgrounds of abandonment and abuse. Porgy illustrates that a tired dog is a good dog
Some of the benefits of pack play that have helped Porgy (to the right), Apollo (above), and all the other dogs in the program include:
* Mental and physical energy burned through intense social interaction
* Decreased territorial behavior within the shelter
* Decreased on-leash reactivity to other dogs
* Increased attention and focus in training
* Rapid behavior modification for fearful and aroused dogs
* Maximum benefit from shelter's limited resources
Both dogs have learned to play and enjoy their life in the Longmont Humane Society shelter with the help of Sadler's group play sessions, and both are available today for adoption to loving forever homes.
About Success through Socialization
Sadler will be describing her methods and techniques for implementing group play in a shelter environment in a new, day-long seminar announced for Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Foothills Animal Shelter in Golden, Colorado.
Topics covered include the many benefits of group play for improving the behavior and socialization of shelter dogs, and guidelines and tips for introducing dogs into groups and effectively managing play styles, as well as signs to look out for to avoid problem interactions.
The seminar is open to anyone interested in learning about the benefits of group play, and picking up some helpful tips on successfully managing play sessions with a diverse group of dogs with different temperaments, play styles, and backgrounds.
Register today to learn more.
To register for the Success through Socialization seminar, contact Chana Guy from Jefferson County Animal Control at (303) 271-5073, or e-mail at cguy@jeffco.us. The registration fee is $40 per person, and includes lunch.
The seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Foothills Animal Center at 580 McIntyre St. in Golden, Colorado. (See the workshop flyer.)
Registration is limited, so reserve your spot early.
Best Friends Animal Society is working throughout the country to help pit bull terriers, who are battling everything from a media-driven bad reputation to ineffective and expensive legislation. Best Friends hopes to end discrimination against all dogs. Dogs are individuals and should be treated as individuals. Find out how you can help by visiting and becoming a fan of the Pit Bulls: Saving America's Dog campaign.
Join Voices for No More Homeless Pets for updates on animal issues important to you!
Learn more about breed bans and dog bite facts at the National Canine Research Council.
Find more resources in our Tools To Use section.
FREE ACTION KIT DOWNLOAD
"How to Prevent Breed Discrimination in Your Community"
Photos courtesy of Aimee Sadler
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Post by maryellen on Feb 2, 2011 9:14:51 GMT -5
Shelters can be a stressful environment for any dog, and all too often, overworked and overwhelmed shelter employees find it difficult to find the time to help alleviate the normal stresses of shelter living. And this creates a vicious circle, as stressed dogs tend to act out inappropriately, making them seem less friendly and less adoptable.
Aimee Sadler, behavior and training program director of the Longmont Humane Society in Colorado, has a simple but effective solution that helps keep shelter dogs, particularly pit-bull-type dogs, happy, friendly, well socialized, and ultimately, adoptable, without unnecessarily taxing the already stretched resources so many shelters have to contend with. Her solution? Group play.
How group play helps all of America's dogs
Says Sadler, "My hope is that I will be part of the process of assuaging unfounded fears and misconceptions about behavior based upon breed. There are many breeds with dog aggression as an accepted part of their 'breed standard' ... and many of those dogs successfully play with and benefit from interactions with other dogs. I'm always one to point out that there is not a single canine behavior that can be attributed a ONE breed of dog. I teach shelters how to implement play groups for all of their sheltered dogs that will play appropriately, to provide enhanced enrichment and quality of life for dogs living in a typically stressful environment." She adds, "I hope to be a part of a cultural change in sheltering that will eliminate any breed discriminatory practices."
Success stories: Porgy and Apollo
Her group play techniques have been effective in socializing and training even dogs from more difficult backgrounds, including two rescue dogs, Apollo and Porgy, both Chicago area bully breed dogs with troubled backgrounds of abandonment and abuse. Porgy illustrates that a tired dog is a good dog
Some of the benefits of pack play that have helped Porgy (to the right), Apollo (above), and all the other dogs in the program include:
* Mental and physical energy burned through intense social interaction
* Decreased territorial behavior within the shelter
* Decreased on-leash reactivity to other dogs
* Increased attention and focus in training
* Rapid behavior modification for fearful and aroused dogs
* Maximum benefit from shelter's limited resources
Both dogs have learned to play and enjoy their life in the Longmont Humane Society shelter with the help of Sadler's group play sessions, and both are available today for adoption to loving forever homes.
About Success through Socialization
Sadler will be describing her methods and techniques for implementing group play in a shelter environment in a new, day-long seminar announced for Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Foothills Animal Shelter in Golden, Colorado.
Topics covered include the many benefits of group play for improving the behavior and socialization of shelter dogs, and guidelines and tips for introducing dogs into groups and effectively managing play styles, as well as signs to look out for to avoid problem interactions.
The seminar is open to anyone interested in learning about the benefits of group play, and picking up some helpful tips on successfully managing play sessions with a diverse group of dogs with different temperaments, play styles, and backgrounds.
Register today to learn more.
To register for the Success through Socialization seminar, contact Chana Guy from Jefferson County Animal Control at (303) 271-5073, or e-mail at cguy@jeffco.us. The registration fee is $40 per person, and includes lunch.
The seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Foothills Animal Center at 580 McIntyre St. in Golden, Colorado. (See the workshop flyer.)
Registration is limited, so reserve your spot early.
Best Friends Animal Society is working throughout the country to help pit bull terriers, who are battling everything from a media-driven bad reputation to ineffective and expensive legislation. Best Friends hopes to end discrimination against all dogs. Dogs are individuals and should be treated as individuals. Find out how you can help by visiting and becoming a fan of the Pit Bulls: Saving America's Dog campaign.
Join Voices for No More Homeless Pets for updates on animal issues important to you!
Learn more about breed bans and dog bite facts at the National Canine Research Council.
Find more resources in our Tools To Use section.
FREE ACTION KIT DOWNLOAD
"How to Prevent Breed Discrimination in Your Community"
Photos courtesy of Aimee Sadler
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Post by maryellen on Feb 2, 2011 9:15:53 GMT -5
some dogs can play or be social with others, and some cant. sounds like they are trying to find which ones can be compatible with other dogs to make them more adoptable
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Post by emilys on Feb 2, 2011 11:24:06 GMT -5
some dogs can play or be social with others, and some cant. sounds like they are trying to find which ones can be compatible with other dogs to make them more adoptable that's what I am assuming... I don't think Aimee is one of the pit bull pinkers who thinks they all can play with any dog...  |
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Post by michele5611 on Feb 2, 2011 13:12:04 GMT -5
can't wait to hear all about it....esp. since you said you don't think Aimee is one of the pit bull pinkers!
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Post by catstina on Feb 2, 2011 13:39:05 GMT -5
Just wanted to chime in to say that I love the term, "Pit Bull Pinkers."
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Post by suziriot on Feb 2, 2011 19:09:18 GMT -5
some dogs can play or be social with others, and some cant. sounds like they are trying to find which ones can be compatible with other dogs to make them more adoptable that's what I am assuming... I don't think Aimee is one of the pit bull pinkers who thinks they all can play with any dog... Agree. This sounds like it could be very cool. |
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I look forward to learning much here