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Youth/Dog Therapy in Corrections
Consultation for Program Design, Operations, Kenneling |
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Joan Dalton Can Help You With. . .
DESIGNING A PROGRAM:
- Gaining support from correctional staff
- Grant writing
- Establishing non-profit status
- Identifying and locating funding sources
- Defining a mission statement
- Selecting a Board of Directors
- Securing corrections and volunteer staff
- Attracting media attention
- Advertising your program
- Writing policies
OPERATING A PROGRAM:
- Screening and selecting youth participants
- Screening and selecting shelter dogs
- Working with counselors to establish and achieve therapy goals
- Maintaining contraband items in the kennel
- Addressing safety and liability issues
- Evaluating dog readiness for adoption
- Evaluating potential adopters
- Creating on-going educational opportunities for youth
- Developing essential dog-community relationships
LEARNING THE ESSENTIALS OF KENNELING:
- Kennel construction
- Pricing services offered to the public
- Handling dog aggression
- Maintaining a sanitary and healthy kennel for youth, staff and dogs
- Waste management
- Animal security measures
- Choosing dog food, toys and bedding
- Setting guidelines for veterinary care and vaccinations
- Handling staff and dog emergencies
- Obtaining grooming supplies
- Meeting all of the dogs' needs
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