Who should attend:

Hardworking, enthusiastic change-makers whose work is centered around training and enrichment of dogs in shelters (staff and volunteers welcome) In previous years, we’ve welcomed participants from all across the US, including parts of Canada and even Australia!

Not only are our interns geographically diverse, but their jobs and volunteer work are as well. Some come from large, open-admission, municipal shelters, while others come from smaller, private rescues, shelters, and advocacy groups. We appreciate how the diversity of their personal experience winds up enriching the group’s experiences. Not only do participants learn from us, but they also learn from each other. And all while teaching us a thing or two, as well!

• Multiple Dog Playgroups 

• Enrichment: easy and affordable in and out of the kennel

• Training in a shelter environment 

• Reducing length of stay

• Sport dog demos 

• Understanding how dogs learn

• Additional Fun Activities

• Hands-on in the Kennel: Getting dogs out properly