Help Us Train Animal Handlers Around the World

Help us produce educational materials to improve dog handling throughout the world. Even animal welfare organizations with good intentions are often struggling to catch dogs in a good way.  Handlers are bitten, even where rabies is rampant, and dogs are injured and killed even though the groups’ intention is to care for dogs and provide [...]

A Wonderful Course in Springfield Mass

I just returned to Bozeman, MT after teaching in Springfield, MA.  Quite a contrast leaving 90 degree weather and coming to rain and morning snow! It was a great class and we had a lot of fun.  We had a nice mix of ACOs, shelter workers, and dog rescuers.  The first day was primarily devoted [...]

Preparing to Teach in Massachusetts – not your typical course

I have arrived in Springfield Massachusetts and I’m gathering things I need to teach Dog Chemical and Non-Chemical Capture Course for ACOs and dog rescue groups.  The TJ O’Connor Animal Shelter has a great class room and there is wonderful space outside to practice the drug delivery systems. Over the next three days we are [...]

Just Returned from HSUS Pet Expo

I have just returned from the Humane Society of the US Pet Expo in Nashville, TN.  I have attended and taught workshops at previous expos, but it has been awhile.  I was extremely impressed with the passion, the resources, and the remarkable people who are dedicated to reduce animal suffering and generally create a better [...]

Spay Neuter Project in Samoa

Preface: I have had the honor of consulting for Emma Clifford and the Animal Balance team.   Emma is our first visiting blog author to write about their experiences, especially relating to dog capture and handling.  Many times, spay neuter organizations, with sincere intentions to reduce suffering, cause pain and injury for both dogs and people [...]