Our pet of the month is Harley! This comical, happy go lucky dog is simply a pleasure to be around. He is fun, adorable and loves to be around people. He loves to play with all dogs and is incredibly friendly. You can't help but enjoy being around him. Harley is about 55 pounds. He is young and does need guidance and leadership. Harley can be a goofy boy that finds fun in everything he does. He is very humorus and makes us laugh all the time. He is very devoted to those he loves and wants to please. The chase game is extremely fun for Harley and he will chase after what moves, cats included unless of course the cat decides he is not going to run. Harley is well trained and loves to show off what he knows. He sits nicley at all doorways and will offer a nice polite sit and greet when you put him on his leash for a walk. His potential for growth is great. He came to us knowing nothing and now he can offer many basic manners and skills. He is responsive to training and you can distract him with many commands when he gets a bit wound up... sit, heal, down etc. He is a performer.... He loves to be with people and can run around off leash in a safe area, he does not go far, he likes to keep you in sight. He would be a great agility dog, hiker or jogger. We feel he would be a bit too much for younger children however the teenagers here enjoy his humor and fun side. Experienced dog owners are best for him. A leader type personality is necessary to control him when he gets goofy. He is a strong dog with a moderate amount of energy. A professional dog trainer that volunteers her time once a week knows Harley very well and wants him to suceed. She has offered one free in-home training session and 4 free community classes at her training faciltiy. He knows his stuff, It is more a matter of training the new family and living in his new environment. Harley is ready to go to his forever home.
News
Canine Connections rescue/adoption program has begun its Nov.-Dec. session. 8 new dogs are available to go home at the end of their training session in mid-Dec. We will begin screening possible adopters and accepting applications for these dogs now! They will stay with us for about 8 weeks for training. You may take a dog home for a weekend visit to get to know the dog and see if they will fit in with your family and other pets.
Who We Are
Echo Glen is a coeducational juvenile correctional program for adolescents between the ages of 11-20. Echo Glen serves the youngest male offenders and females with special needs.
The Canine Connections Program continues to be a strong therapeutic component at Echo Glen. We pair residents at Echo Glen Children's Center (at risk youth) with unwanted dogs, many on doggie death row, giving both dog and student a second chance. We give them an opportunity to experience responsibility, patience and conflict resolution skills, promoting emotional development. We provide skill building, educational, and vocational opportunities in kennel operations, grooming, vet tech. and training. Our residents continue to compare the dogs to their life--unwanted, negelected, abused and locked-up but involved in training and treatment. We consistently observe the youth transferring the cognitive behavioral skills taught to them by their counselors to their work with the dog. The student handlers are the dogs counselors. They write treatment reports and plans. It is our belief that this process only enhances the youths commitment to change. Participants learn to utilize behavioral therapy methods of positive reinforcement in shaping their dogs behavior. Canine Connections is a part of the Snohomish County 4-H dog program and is a part of the Issaquah School district. Students maintain 4-H journals and participate in the county dog program requirments. Prior to adoption, handler and dogs complete the AKC Canine Good Citizen and basic Obedience Test. Dogs are typically maintained in the program for 7-8 weeks. After this intense interaction with the student trainer, the dogs are "parolled" to permanent adoptive homes. The student/trainer conducts the exit interview with the new adoptive family, explaining the dogs background, training methods and offers advice in caring for the dog. The student trainer experiences a sense of accomplishment in a job well done. This interview helps in the "letting go" process for the handler. Research has shown that the bond between an animal and a human can have significant lifelong benefits for both. This program is a Win-Win for both students and dogs.
The Canine Connections Program is committed to fostering this bond and achieving lifelong benefits for the juvenile offenders and dogs in their care. Canine Connections is a non profit agency relying on grants and private donations.
Volunteers are needed. We need experienced dog trainers, vet. techs, groomers or other related areas. We Especially need weekend, evening and morning help, to feed, clean Kennels and exercise dogs. We are always looking for good foster homes that could take a dog anywhere from a weekend up to a few weeks. Call us at 425-831-2717. Please leave a name, phone number and e-mail address. We try to return calls within a couple days. We are also always looking for short term foster homes for the dogs.
Adopting a friend
Please email or call to inquire about a dog. Please let us know which dog you are interested in. After a phone interview we will fax or e-mail you an adoption application if you are interested in meeting the dog at our facility. We are a closed State Institution and only approved visitors will be allowed.
If you would like to take the dog on a trial weekend visit this also can be arranged. Sometimes this is a good opportunity to see if the dog will fit your lifestyle and family. If you are looking for a companion (and are not sure what you are looking for yet) and would like to come meet our current group of dogs, please also feel free to call or e-mail. We are happy to talk to you about how different breeds might work with your situation and let you interact with the dogs. Please call and leave a message or send an e-mail (preferred method). We will respond within 1 - 2 days. The phones are not checked on weekends. Adoption line:
Phone: 425-831-2578
e-mail: at canineconnection@live.com
Fax: 425-831-2720
Adoption Fee is $200 dollars for adult dogs and puppies. Plus spay/neuter fee if applicable (usually pertains to puppies.)
Come Visit Us!
Please call ahead or e-mail at canineconnection@live.com to make an appointment. Call Tina, at 425-831-2578 Hours are Mon- Fri. From 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Special evening and weekend hours can be arranged in advance.
We are located in Snoqualmie. About 8 miles east of Issaquah. Take exit 25 off of I-90. This is the Snoqualmie Pkwy. and hwy. 18 exit. Go left at exit, under freeway, to top of hill. Turn left on SE 99th. There will be a sign that says Echo Glen Children's Center. This is the entrance into the institution. At the gate, push the Buzzer and announce yourself. This is an institution and only approved visitors will be allowed. You must check-in at the administration building.
