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1. BMHS Dog training program

2. Objectives To build a foundation for shelter dogs to learn appropriate behaviors and become more confident and well-behaved. To increase adoptability of BMHS dogs by helping them adapt more easily to new homes, strengthen bonding with new owners; thus improve the dogs’ overall well being and behavior.

3. Goals and Tasks Continue and expand partnership with Washington State Penitentiary through its dog training program Create standardized obedience training packages and certification for all shelter dogs Implement commands on daily basis Create awareness in the local community and potential adopters / fosterers about BMHS dog training program Offer training continuity and support once shelter dogs have been adopted to increase the chance of a successful, lifelong adoption Create a sustainable training program

4. Ideas For Structures WSP training program What are the details of this program? How specific are the criteria for dogs to qualify for this program, i.e., jumping, barking, pulling on a leash and poor manners? How many dogs can participate at a given time? double Is staying beyond 8 weeks of training allowed? What is the structure and living condition like for the dogs at WSP? Who is the trainer? What is their quality control, i.e., who ensure the handlers apply appropriate training method? How do the dogs pass the Canine Good Citizen test there? Are there benefits to expand this program? How do we implement continue training beyond WSP once the dog is back at BMHS Tier 1 done here 1 st ?

5. Ideas For Structures, cont. BMHS training program Create different obedience training tiers for all shelter dog (the ones that don’t go to WSP): basic commands and BMHS version of canine good citizen. All shelter dogs, once cleared medically, should go through Tier 1 basic obedience program: Sit, Down, Touch (come when call), Leave it, Polite leash walking? Tier 2 obedience program can mirror AKC CGC skills? Accept a friendly stranger Siting politely for petting How does the dog respond to being groomed and examined? Walking on a loose leash Can the dog walk pass distraction (in a crowd) Sit, down, stay Coming when called (touch commands) Reaction toward another dog

6. Ideas For Structures, cont. BMHS training program, cont. Define standards on how to determine that a dog pass his/her training and consistently demonstrate ability to consistently follow commands Ideas on this with BMHS staffs and volunteers: Checklist on kennel door? Formal skill demonstration? Provide passing certificates. Difference in adoption price for dogs who have earned their training? Awareness in the local community: offer continual training and support beyond adoption If a dog is currently enrolled in Tier 1 or 2 training, BMHS can offer new owner continuation of training? (includes in adoption price model with different price level depends on level of training?) Separate training program for community like PetSmart with competitive pricing model

7. Ideas For Structures, cont. BMHS training program, cont. How to implement training lessons and incorporate these with our volunteers? How to make it simple and sustainable: clear instruction and expectation? motivate the volunteers? only involve seasoned volunteers? Additional signs on kennel door with: current training status? list of commands that the dog needs to check off that week? 2 commands per walk or how many is a reasonable achievement both for walker / dog? Organize dog-training workshops for volunteers, bring in a dog trainer? (next bullet point) How do we implement continual training for the dogs who complete WSP training program?

8. Ideas For Structures, cont. BMHS training program, cont. Logistics on how to jumpstart? Partnership with local established dog trainer, what kind of working partnership can BMHS offer them? How many do we want to partner with? If more than 1, how do we create a training schedule? How do we envision the structure of this partnership? Long term goal: BMHS dog trainer? How do we fund this in its infancy, and how can this program fund itself and bring revenue to BMHS in the future? On-campus training area? Indoor vs Outdoor based on seasons and classes? Group training (involve volunteers?) and individual session? Sentiment of staffs and volunteers on this? Realistic timeline to achieve this goal? What do we want to tackle first?

9. Ideas For Structures, cont. BMHS training program, non categorized thoughts Additional training through local trainers: Up to snuff mutt has group walking (2 nd option to play group) which will need volunteer How to increase volunteer base in the community? Students? Retirees? Marketing strategies to increase awareness?

10. 1/21/25 Puppy training program – no Meeting w Alzada / Dian re: volunteer program - done Meet w Cindy  fundraise for training program - ? Finance committee – no Intake diversion team (volunteers) Adopter dog training / support program, follow up

11. 2/21/25 Ongoing conflict between staff and volunteers New hire for volunteer coordinator will need support: Animal Welfare Committee How do we start this committee, voting process Interested parties to meet and sit down with Dian and Alazda and agree on objectives and immediate and future to-do agenda Q1 goal: Establish the committee Main focus: well being of the dogs Identify its goals: consistent support for the new coordinator, meet with mediator to identify and find a solution to address the current conflict, create a protocol to find solution, meet with Yvonne to come up with a training plan, meet with interested volunteers Q2:

12. WSP Program

13. Walla Walla Local Dog Trainer Yvonne Miller

14. Public Training Program

15. College Program

16. Resources Walla Walla: Up to Snuff Mutt, https://uptosnuffmutt.com/#b9a93fdb-cb63-43e3-b0df-3a5df6a4f6bf Justyn Filan Shardi Yvonne Miller Carolyn Resnick, equine therapy, https://www.carolynresnick.com/courses Motley Zoo, Seattle, https://www.motleyzooanimalrescue.org/dog-training-apprenticeship Dog trainer programs, https://wagwalking.com/daily/amazing-dog-training-academies-in-the-us