Jenn Barg MS, ACAAB, CDBC

Behavior Coordinator

Denver Animal Shelter Denver, CO

©2015

TRAINING & ENRICHMENT FOR

SHELTER DOGS

My Kids

Behavior Matters

http://www.sheltervet.org/

Kenneling Multiple Dogs Together

Consider Your Reasons for ‘Doubling Up Dogs’

Kennel Smarter

Match making

Kennel alone if more appropriate

Puppies < 4mo

Stress Mapping

Identify traffic flow

Identify areas of high/low stress

Identify intake categories

Identify behaviors

Manipulate environment as needed

Behavior Evaluations

Used to assess a dog’s reactions to exercises

which mimic real-life situations they are

likely to encounter in a new home

Tips for Successful and Most Useful Behavior Evaluations:

• DO conduct tests the same way for every dog

• DO try to give each dog 3 days to acclimate if possible

• DO use an evaluator that has significant training

• DO use an evaluator that does not have a relationship with the dog

Behavior Evaluations

Tips for Successful and Most Useful Behavior Evaluations:

• DO conduct tests the same way for every dog

• DO try to give each dog 3 days to acclimate if possible

• DO use an evaluator that has significant training

• DO use an evaluator that does not have a relationship with the dog

• DON’T make excuses for responses (he’s afraid, he was abused)

• DON’T give your evaluator a hard time, give them your support

Behavior Evaluations

Enrichment

Bedding

Puzzle Toys

Music

D.A.P.

Scents

Grooming

Dog Walking

Play Groups

Training for Impulse Control

Training for Impulse Control

Kennel Click ‘n Treat

Measuring cups, treat bags

Wait at Doorways

Kennel and building doors

Sit for Greeting

Treat for not jumping up

In kennel and out

Food Bowl Game

Mealtime for self control

Videos on Training for Impulse Control

Kennel Click ‘n Treat

Wait at Doorways

Food Bowl Game

Questions?

Jenn Barg MS, ACAAB, CDBC

jennifer.barg@denvergov.org