Some dogs that come to PAWS need just a little help to get them ready to live life in a new forever home—enter PAWS newly established Pet Partners Program.
Cooper is working on walking nicely on a leash through the PAWS Pet Partner Program.
The Pet Partners Program pairs those dogs with PAWS volunteers who work with them on walking well on a leash (using Gentle Leader collars) and learning commands. The dogs are also taught not to get overly excited about things that usually get them worked up. Cars have been an issue for Copper, while other dogs walking past have caused problems for Treasure and Murphy.
PAWS is happy to report that the dogs enrolled in the program are making great strides. Murphy walks like a dream with his Pet Partner and is working on commands such as “sit,” “stay,” “leave it,” and “paw.” Another eager participant, Harley Girl, is also learning similar commands.
Bailey is smiling since he now has a Pet Partner!
These dogs continue to work hard and now can’t wait for PAWS to reopen to the public on January 7th so they can show off what they are learning to future family members!
If you can’t open your home to a PAWS dog at this time but want to help this program, donations of Gentle Leader collars and treats like Pup-peroni sticks would be greatly appreciated.
This program would not be possible without the amazing efforts of the volunteers involved. PAWS thanks them for taking time out of their lives to help our dogs become the best pets for other families.
A special thank you also goes out to Pet Behavior Change for their help with this program.
