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Behavioral Adjustment Dog Training Seminar
Eagle, Idaho – April 10, 2010 – Learn how to help your dog become less fearful, less aggressive and better mannered. Lean how to teach your dog to walk nicely on leash. You will be able to enjoy pleasant walks with your dog this spring!
Seminar speaker and professional dog trainer Grisha Stewart will present, using live demonstration dogs and videos, her training techniques used to help dogs with fear, aggression and other problem behaviors.
Grisha owns and operates Ahimsa Dog Training, an eight-trainer strong business based in Seattle, Washington. Grisha developed Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) and has presented this positive reward based training technique around the country to both canine professionals and hobbyist dog trainers.
This seminar will be recorded by Tawzer Dog Videos for future release on DVD.
Helping Idaho Dogs, Inc. and Tawzer Dog Videos will host this educational seminar at BanBury Golf Club, 2626 S. Marypost Place, Eagle, Idaho.
Helping Idaho Dogs, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to providing dog-friendly educational opportunities to Idaho communities. Helping Idaho Dogs, Inc. is in your community helping dog owners and canine professionals find the educational resources they need to make informed decisions about the care and health of dogs in Idaho.
Contact:
Helping Idaho Dogs, Inc.
Julie Bender
10164 Elvera Lane, Nampa Idaho 83687
Dogs@HelpingIdahoDogs.org
(208) 473-8313
Preregistration online at www.HelpingIdahoDogs.org
SPONSOR A DOG
IDAWG would like to thank Patrick Shannahan and Ruben Cardenas of Red Top Kennels in Caldwell, Idaho for sponsoring one border collie each month to be brought from a shelter into foster care.
This is a wonderful program started at IDAWG by Patrick and Ruben. If you would like to sponsor a dog of a particular breed or mixed breed, please call Joan at 208-283-9513 or Kelley at 208-869-4065. We will follow up by sending you a photo of the dog you helped save. All donations made to IDAWG are tax deductible!
Who We Are
IDAWG, or the Idaho Domestic Animal Welfare Group, is a non profit 501(c)(3) corporation based in Nampa, Idaho. IDAWG has been in existence since June 2000 and is staffed entirely with volunteers. IDAWG supports southern Idaho animal shelters as needed, and also helps private citizens rehome their dogs. Sometimes this involves transporting or organizing transports for dogs or cats, or sometimes birds, to rescues or permanent homes in adjoining cities and states. IDAWG also offers financial assistance to senior citizens and others needing help paying for spay/neuter services for their companion animals.
Adopting a friend
APPLICATION:
Contact us via e-mail at findadog@hotmail.com to request an application. Please complete it and return it to IDAWG.
SELECTION:
Please let us know if there is a particular dog you are interested in adopting. We try to find the best match for you. When a dog is selected and your application is approved, this dog will be on hold while we have a home visit done.
HOME VISIT:
A representative from IDAWG or a rescue group located in your area (any state) will come meet you in person to make sure your home is ready for your new companion dog to join your family.
ADOPTION:
Meet representative from IDAWG to pick up your wonderful new adopted canine.
FOLLOW UP:
IDAWG will be following up on your adoption, and you are always welcome to contact us anytime after the adoption with any behavior or training questions regarding your new dog. All updates and/or photos are greatly appreciated!
NOTE:
Please send all correspondence / inquiries by email first if possible. It is very hard to return phone calls until the weekend. And remember, we are an all volunteer ogranization and we have families, jobs and dogs of our own. Your patience and consideration is always appreciated.
Location
IDAWG is located in Nampa, Idaho, about 25 miles west of Boise. IDAWG is not a facility open to the public. The dogs and cats are fostered at individuals' homes. Appointments must be made in advance and only after the application process has been completed.
Idaho Domestic Animal Welfare Group P.O. Box 9175
Nampa, ID 83652
Phone: 208-283-9513
