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Andres Aportela's workshop for Animal Alliance volunteers
Andres Aportela, world-renowned dog trainer and Owner of Pet Countery Club/Professional Canine Center in Frenchtown held a workshop for Animal Alliance volunteers at Susan's Houndstooth Inn in Lambertville on Sunday,January 13, 2008. Andres contributes much of his time and expertise throughout the year to Animal Alliance, and donated the proceeds of the event to the organization. The goal was to better educate the Animal Alliance volunteers in all aspects of evaluating and the subsequent rehabilitation of dogs with issues prior to adoption so they will be great pets. Socialization and neutralization of all types of aggressive behavior was discussed. The dog must always think of its human as the "Alpha" by being their "Security point of trust," and the human must "never reinforce negative behavior." Susan Masinda an Animal Alliance volunteer and student of Andres demostrated how Rusty, a formerly " stranger aggressive" dog has learned to trust through obedience training, and is now ready to be adopted. Another dog, Davie, whose initial assessment by Animal Alliance was that he had some aggression issues, was brought in as a demonstration dog. In five minutes with Andres' expert analysis and coaching, Davie was being walked by different members of the group, sitting on command, and all were able to pet and walk him with no worries. Andres explained that Davie needed a job; he had lost of energy and just needed it redirected to something positive. Training and breeding German Shepherds for over 25 years at his sprawling and state of the art facility, Andres has spread his knowledge throughout the world to places such as Puerto Rico, Germany, Italy, South America and many parts of the United States. Andres says, " All dogs are capable of learning basic obedience. All dogs are also capable of learning how to stop behavior problems. The most important thing in training a dog is to continue the training when he or she is home." Visit www.procaninecenter.com and discover how you can have a well- trained dog. Andres does specialty consultations on behavioral problems as well as obedience classes, and master's classes for experienced handlers and dog trainers. Susan's Houndstooth Inn offers safe and fun daycare and boarding for dogs with individual "suites" instead of metal cages or runs. Through a community partnership with Animal Alliance, Susan's Houndstooth Inn hosts pet adoption days, trainings, and small fundraisers to benefit Animal Alliance. See www.susanshoundstoothinn.com to learn more.
Animal Alliance, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit charitable organization, is a volunteer organization that rescues animals in immediate danger of euthanasia from several animal shelters.Animal Alliance places animals removed from the shelters into foster homes where they are rehabilitated, spayed/neutered, restored to health, and readied for a speedy adoption to carefully chosen adoptive families. Animal Alliance finds euthanasia to be an unacceptable fate for adoptable animals, and strives to educate the public about the surplus of adoptable animals in shelters, the critical importance of spay/neuter, and responsible pet ownership. Visit www.animalalliancenj.org to see pets currently available for adoption.
Dear Andres, Animal Alliance gratefully acknowledges your donation of a Master's Level Dog Obedience private training class, valued at $3,000. This generousdonation allowed "Margo", a once troubled, almost unadoptable, but potential- filled Rottweiler mix to attend your private dog training class "on scholarship." As you know, Margo rose to a high level of obedience and performance after training with you over several months and is now highly adoptable to anyone that wants a devoted, obedient, perfectly trained dog! Animal Alliance, a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization, is a volunteer organization that rescues animals in immediate danger of euthanasia from several animal shelters. Animal Alliance places animals removed from the shelters into foster homes where they are rehabilitated, spayed/neutered, restored to health, and readied for a speedy adoption to carefully chosen adoptive families. Animal Alliance finds euthanasia to be an unacceptable fate for adoptable animals, and strives to educate the public about the surplus of adoptable animals in shelters, the critical importance of spay/neuter, and responsible pet ownership. Each year, Animal Alliance places approximately 500 animal into adoptive homes, all of whom are altered prior to adoption. A pediatric spay/neuter initiative ensures that even animals as young as 8 weeks are altered as well. Animal Alliance routinely acquires animals with special medical and surgical needs and provides top motch veterinary care to them. On average, Animal Alliance has 75 dogs and 50 cats in foster care at any given time. To learn more about Animal Alliancem Visit our website at www.animalalliancenj.org Your generous donation made in honor perpetuates kindness and goodwill to animals. Sincerely, Anne J. Trinkle : Founder and President
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