Its time for a season premier of FULL RESCUE RANCH 🐾 This season’s cast is bringing all the personality and charm: 💛 Luna — the sweetheart who melts hearts with her ocean blue eyes 😍Binx — the heartthrob who knows he’s handsome (and isn’t sorry about it) 🎾 Sully — the jock who never misses a game of fetch 🤪 Buster — the class clown keeping everyone laughing ✨ Francine — the quirky bestie who isn’t afraid to be herself Five dogs. Five very different personalities. All sharing one rescue ranc
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Its time for a season premier of FULL RESCUE RANCH 🐾 This season’s cast is bringing all the personality and charm: 💛 Luna — the sweetheart who melts hearts with her ocean blue eyes 😍Binx — the heartthrob who knows he’s handsome (and isn’t sorry about it) 🎾 Sully — the jock who never misses a game of fetch 🤪 Buster — the class clown keeping everyone laughing ✨ Francine — the quirky bestie who isn’t afraid to be herself Five dogs. Five very different personalities. All sharing one rescue ranc
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Pawsitive Change program rehabs dogs, inmates
Pawsitive Change program rehabs dogs, inmates
Aug 15, 2017
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Today’s a special day 🐾 Our Pawsitive Change dogs are heading into Tehachapi State Prison, C-Yard. Big energy, big hearts, and a powerful journey ahead. Stay tuned for updates 💥🐺 | Pawsitive Change
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Today’s a special day 🐾 Our Pawsitive Change dogs are heading into Tehachapi State Prison, C-Yard. Big energy, big hearts, and a powerful journey ahead. Stay tuned for updates 💥🐺 | Pawsitive Change
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At Pawsitive Change, we believe in our students and their potential to transform their lives. Every day, we’re committed to supplementing their experience by providing the tools, support, and opportunities they need to succeed once they return to the outside world. It’s incredibly rewarding to witness their growth and be part of this journey together. We’ve built a strong, supportive community that thrives on trust, mutual respect, and shared goals. Moving forward as a pack, we continue to learn
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At Pawsitive Change, we believe in our students and their potential to transform their lives. Every day, we’re committed to supplementing their experience by providing the tools, support, and opportunities they need to succeed once they return to the outside world. It’s incredibly rewarding to witness their growth and be part of this journey together. We’ve built a strong, supportive community that thrives on trust, mutual respect, and shared goals. Moving forward as a pack, we continue to learn
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Zach Skow, Co-Founder of Marley Mutts & Pawsitive Change program, explains how society often sees the incarcerated as irredeemable — but these dogs are changing that. By training and caring for rescue dogs, participants gain purpose, responsibility, and life skills that help them rebuild their lives after release. | California Insider News
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Zach Skow, Co-Founder of Marley Mutts & Pawsitive Change program, explains how society often sees the incarcerated as irredeemable — but these dogs are changing that. By training and caring for rescue dogs, participants gain purpose, responsibility, and life skills that help them rebuild their lives after release. | California Insider News
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The impact Pawsitive Change has on these men, women and dogs is limitless. We change them for the better and they are able to live life beyond the bars with a sense of purpose. No life should be determined by the mistakes that were made but rather by the ability to learn and grow from those mistakes. #marleysmutts #muttmilitia #dogrescue #foster #adopt #rescuedog #secondchance #fostering #animaladvocate #adopt #dogrescue #fosteringsaveslives #savealife #shelter #adoption #foreverhome #spayandneu
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The impact Pawsitive Change has on these men, women and dogs is limitless. We change them for the better and they are able to live life beyond the bars with a sense of purpose. No life should be determined by the mistakes that were made but rather by the ability to learn and grow from those mistakes. #marleysmutts #muttmilitia #dogrescue #foster #adopt #rescuedog #secondchance #fostering #animaladvocate #adopt #dogrescue #fosteringsaveslives #savealife #shelter #adoption #foreverhome #spayandneu
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Dotti is a graduate of our Pawsitive Change program and one heck of a girl! I’ve spent a lot of time with her up in Sacramento and at the ranch. Fill out your app at marleysmutts.org | Zach Skow
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Dotti is a graduate of our Pawsitive Change program and one heck of a girl! I’ve spent a lot of time with her up in Sacramento and at the ranch. Fill out your app at marleysmutts.org | Zach Skow
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This month, we celebrated a momentous occasion—another Pawsitive Change graduation at Tehachapi State Prison. I couldn’t be more proud of the men who participated in this round of the program. They pushed themselves far beyond their comfort zones, standing up to speak at graduation and share the incredible progress they’ve made over the past several months. It takes courage to open up and speak about the changes they’ve experienced, and witnessing their growth has been truly inspiring.Our progra
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This month, we celebrated a momentous occasion—another Pawsitive Change graduation at Tehachapi State Prison. I couldn’t be more proud of the men who participated in this round of the program. They pushed themselves far beyond their comfort zones, standing up to speak at graduation and share the incredible progress they’ve made over the past several months. It takes courage to open up and speak about the changes they’ve experienced, and witnessing their growth has been truly inspiring.Our progra
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Dedicated to Our Pawsitive Change Students and Trainers Running a program inside a maximum-security prison isn’t easy. It’s a constant battle against red tape, shifting policies, and the weight of the environment itself. But every week, our trainers walk through those gates with unwavering commitment, ready to teach, guide, and inspire. And every week, our students—men and women who have spent years, even decades, locked away—show up eager to learn, to grow, and to give back instead of take away
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Dedicated to Our Pawsitive Change Students and Trainers Running a program inside a maximum-security prison isn’t easy. It’s a constant battle against red tape, shifting policies, and the weight of the environment itself. But every week, our trainers walk through those gates with unwavering commitment, ready to teach, guide, and inspire. And every week, our students—men and women who have spent years, even decades, locked away—show up eager to learn, to grow, and to give back instead of take away
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On my way to the Pawsitive Change program at North Kern State Prison, I spotted a big black lab wandering the road—alone, but not lost in spirit. He’s a big boy, tipping the scale near 80 pounds, with a few embedded foxtails but otherwise in really great shape. As soon as I approached, he greeted me like an old friend.Luckily, he was microchipped. We got in touch with his family, and they shared something that broke my heart—they love him, but said he had become “too much” for them to handle. Th
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On my way to the Pawsitive Change program at North Kern State Prison, I spotted a big black lab wandering the road—alone, but not lost in spirit. He’s a big boy, tipping the scale near 80 pounds, with a few embedded foxtails but otherwise in really great shape. As soon as I approached, he greeted me like an old friend.Luckily, he was microchipped. We got in touch with his family, and they shared something that broke my heart—they love him, but said he had become “too much” for them to handle. Th
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Every time we kick off a new round of the Pawsitive Change program, I share my story with our students. It’s not always easy—but it’s always worth it. I tell them about how dogs saved my life. About the pain I carried, the mistakes I made, the hopelessness I felt—and how one paw at a time, that darkness began to lift. I share my experience, strength, and hope not because I have all the answers, but because I know the power of connection, of being seen, of being believed in—especially when you fe
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Every time we kick off a new round of the Pawsitive Change program, I share my story with our students. It’s not always easy—but it’s always worth it. I tell them about how dogs saved my life. About the pain I carried, the mistakes I made, the hopelessness I felt—and how one paw at a time, that darkness began to lift. I share my experience, strength, and hope not because I have all the answers, but because I know the power of connection, of being seen, of being believed in—especially when you fe
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Learn about the program making 'pawsitive' changes for California inmates
Learn about the program making 'pawsitive' changes for California inmates
May 4, 2021
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PAWsitive Recovery, SPCA International’s newest program, gives people in recovery and animals in shelters a new “leash” on life, helping them heal from the wounds of addiction, trauma, and domestic violence. To learn more about PAWsitive Recovery, please visit www.spcai.org/our-work/pawsitive-recovery. | SPCA International
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PAWsitive Recovery, SPCA International’s newest program, gives people in recovery and animals in shelters a new “leash” on life, helping them heal from the wounds of addiction, trauma, and domestic violence. To learn more about PAWsitive Recovery, please visit www.spcai.org/our-work/pawsitive-recovery. | SPCA International
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Ajax Joins Pawsitive Change: A New Journey Begins This month, Ajax starts a new chapter as he enters the Pawsitive Change Program at Tehachapi State Prison. Over the next three months, he’ll be working closely with his student handler, learning skills, building trust, and forming a bond that will shape both of their futures. The first meeting is always a moment of adjustment—both dog and handler feeling each other out, unsure of what to expect. But through daily training, consistency, and patien
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Ajax Joins Pawsitive Change: A New Journey Begins This month, Ajax starts a new chapter as he enters the Pawsitive Change Program at Tehachapi State Prison. Over the next three months, he’ll be working closely with his student handler, learning skills, building trust, and forming a bond that will shape both of their futures. The first meeting is always a moment of adjustment—both dog and handler feeling each other out, unsure of what to expect. But through daily training, consistency, and patien
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Pawsitive Change began as a rehabilitative dog training program inside California prisons—a way to bring healing to incarcerated individuals and rescue dogs who had been discarded or overlooked. We believed in the power of connection, responsibility, and compassion. And it worked. The bond between humans and dogs became a bridge to trust, confidence, and hope.But something else happened.We quickly realized this wasn’t just rehabilitation—it was workforce development. We were training professiona
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Pawsitive Change began as a rehabilitative dog training program inside California prisons—a way to bring healing to incarcerated individuals and rescue dogs who had been discarded or overlooked. We believed in the power of connection, responsibility, and compassion. And it worked. The bond between humans and dogs became a bridge to trust, confidence, and hope.But something else happened.We quickly realized this wasn’t just rehabilitation—it was workforce development. We were training professiona
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Big News: A New Chapter for Pawsitive Change at Tehachapi State Prison! We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new Pawsitive Change program on the maximum-security Alpha Yard at Tehachapi State Prison! When many of our longtime students were moved to a higher security yard, we couldn’t just watch them go after years of dedication, growth, and transformation in the program. So, with your support, we made it happen—we expanded. This new program isn’t just about continuing our work; it’s
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Big News: A New Chapter for Pawsitive Change at Tehachapi State Prison! We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new Pawsitive Change program on the maximum-security Alpha Yard at Tehachapi State Prison! When many of our longtime students were moved to a higher security yard, we couldn’t just watch them go after years of dedication, growth, and transformation in the program. So, with your support, we made it happen—we expanded. This new program isn’t just about continuing our work; it’s
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Meet Shania, a beautiful rescue Shepherd who’s been thriving in our Pawsitive Change program with her dedicated handler, Student trainer Hernandez. Watching their bond has been inspiring—Hernandez has built his daily routine around Shania’s care, showing just how much these students invest in their dogs. From training sessions to playtime to quiet moments of connection, it’s clear how deeply he cares for her.Shania is now ready to find her forever home! She’s up for adoption and waiting for a fa
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Meet Shania, a beautiful rescue Shepherd who’s been thriving in our Pawsitive Change program with her dedicated handler, Student trainer Hernandez. Watching their bond has been inspiring—Hernandez has built his daily routine around Shania’s care, showing just how much these students invest in their dogs. From training sessions to playtime to quiet moments of connection, it’s clear how deeply he cares for her.Shania is now ready to find her forever home! She’s up for adoption and waiting for a fa
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In the pursuit of rehabilitation and second chances, Pawsitive Change has emerged as a beacon of hope within correctional systems. Our program pairs incarcerated men, women and children with at-risk shelter dogs to produce a multitude of benefits. Along with infusing new skills and a sense of purpose, we help contribute to safer environments both inside and outside prison walls. 1. Skill Development: Inmates learn valuable skills such as dog training, grooming, and behavior management. 22 of our
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In the pursuit of rehabilitation and second chances, Pawsitive Change has emerged as a beacon of hope within correctional systems. Our program pairs incarcerated men, women and children with at-risk shelter dogs to produce a multitude of benefits. Along with infusing new skills and a sense of purpose, we help contribute to safer environments both inside and outside prison walls. 1. Skill Development: Inmates learn valuable skills such as dog training, grooming, and behavior management. 22 of our
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Pawsitive Change Graduates Still Looking for Homes!We still have several incredible dogs who have graduated from the Pawsitive Change program at North Kern State Prison and are waiting for their forever homes! These dogs aren’t just trained—they’re truly transformed. Rescued from the euthanasia list in Kern County, they’ve spent months working with their student inmate teams, learning not just the basics of obedience but how to trust, connect, and thrive alongside humans.Large dogs often face a
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Pawsitive Change Graduates Still Looking for Homes!We still have several incredible dogs who have graduated from the Pawsitive Change program at North Kern State Prison and are waiting for their forever homes! These dogs aren’t just trained—they’re truly transformed. Rescued from the euthanasia list in Kern County, they’ve spent months working with their student inmate teams, learning not just the basics of obedience but how to trust, connect, and thrive alongside humans.Large dogs often face a
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Healing Through Purpose: The Power of Rescue Dogs in Pawsitive Change The Pawsitive Change Program isn’t just about training dogs—it’s about healing people. When you spend every day with a dog, something inside you shifts. Your focus moves from what’s broken to what’s possible. You develop patience, purpose, and gratitude. And in return, the dog learns to trust, to thrive, and to love. Take Jensen, for example. This Rottweiler mix might look like a rough-around-the-edges tough guy, but don’t let
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Healing Through Purpose: The Power of Rescue Dogs in Pawsitive Change The Pawsitive Change Program isn’t just about training dogs—it’s about healing people. When you spend every day with a dog, something inside you shifts. Your focus moves from what’s broken to what’s possible. You develop patience, purpose, and gratitude. And in return, the dog learns to trust, to thrive, and to love. Take Jensen, for example. This Rottweiler mix might look like a rough-around-the-edges tough guy, but don’t let
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The Dogs of Pawsitive Change: Representing Home and HopeIn every wag of a tail, in every trusting glance, the rescue dogs of our Pawsitive Change program embody something deeply profound: home.For the men in our program, home is more than a place—it’s a feeling of belonging, love, and redemption. These dogs, many of whom have faced unimaginable hardships, remind us all that no matter how rough the journey has been, there’s always the hope of finding safety and solace again.Each rescue dog teache
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The Dogs of Pawsitive Change: Representing Home and HopeIn every wag of a tail, in every trusting glance, the rescue dogs of our Pawsitive Change program embody something deeply profound: home.For the men in our program, home is more than a place—it’s a feeling of belonging, love, and redemption. These dogs, many of whom have faced unimaginable hardships, remind us all that no matter how rough the journey has been, there’s always the hope of finding safety and solace again.Each rescue dog teache
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10 Years of Transformation: The Power of Pawsitive ChangeFor nearly a decade, I’ve had the absolute honor of being part of the Pawsitive Change program—a journey that has reshaped the lives of countless men, women, children, and dogs. This program isn’t just about training dogs or second chances; it’s about real rehabilitation, real recovery, and real transformation.I’ve witnessed individuals who once felt lost find purpose, confidence, and a new trajectory. I’ve seen incarcerated men and women
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10 Years of Transformation: The Power of Pawsitive ChangeFor nearly a decade, I’ve had the absolute honor of being part of the Pawsitive Change program—a journey that has reshaped the lives of countless men, women, children, and dogs. This program isn’t just about training dogs or second chances; it’s about real rehabilitation, real recovery, and real transformation.I’ve witnessed individuals who once felt lost find purpose, confidence, and a new trajectory. I’ve seen incarcerated men and women
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Reasons to become a PAWsitive Recovery foster🐶🐱❤️🐾 Becoming a PAWsitive Recovery foster offers a multitude of benefits. Not only do you save lives by keeping animals out of shelters, but you also provide much-needed comfort to pets while their owners are recovering from addiction and domestic violence. Fostering offers endless love, playtime, and mental health benefits. By keeping families together during times of recovery, you play a crucial role in supporting both humans and animals. Additi
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Reasons to become a PAWsitive Recovery foster🐶🐱❤️🐾 Becoming a PAWsitive Recovery foster offers a multitude of benefits. Not only do you save lives by keeping animals out of shelters, but you also provide much-needed comfort to pets while their owners are recovering from addiction and domestic violence. Fostering offers endless love, playtime, and mental health benefits. By keeping families together during times of recovery, you play a crucial role in supporting both humans and animals. Additi
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Walking Towards Change—One Dog, One Step at a Time Every day in Pawsitive Change, our student trainers put in the work. Training isn’t just about teaching dogs commands—it’s about building trust, structure, and confidence in both the dogs and the men who train them. One of the most powerful parts of our program is the pack walk—twice a day, our student trainers take their dogs onto the yard, walking side by side. These walks aren’t just exercise. They’re a chance for our trainers to share the pr
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Walking Towards Change—One Dog, One Step at a Time Every day in Pawsitive Change, our student trainers put in the work. Training isn’t just about teaching dogs commands—it’s about building trust, structure, and confidence in both the dogs and the men who train them. One of the most powerful parts of our program is the pack walk—twice a day, our student trainers take their dogs onto the yard, walking side by side. These walks aren’t just exercise. They’re a chance for our trainers to share the pr
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Today was my last day at Pawsitive Change inside North Kern State Prison. It’s hard to put into words how much this program, this facility, and the men I’ve had the privilege to serve alongside have meant to me. For the past ten years, it has been the joy of my life to serve Marley’s Mutts and our incarcerated students through the Pawsitive Change Program. To walk with them through transformation, to witness redemption unfold in real time, and to see hope restored where it was once lost—has been
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Today was my last day at Pawsitive Change inside North Kern State Prison. It’s hard to put into words how much this program, this facility, and the men I’ve had the privilege to serve alongside have meant to me. For the past ten years, it has been the joy of my life to serve Marley’s Mutts and our incarcerated students through the Pawsitive Change Program. To walk with them through transformation, to witness redemption unfold in real time, and to see hope restored where it was once lost—has been
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Being a part of real, tangible growth—both in myself and in our Pawsitive Change students—is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. This program isn’t just about training dogs; it’s about transforming lives. We don’t just hope for change—we facilitate it, contribute to it, and manifest it. And what makes it so powerful is that these guys aren’t just trying—they’re giving everything they have. They’re sacrificing, pushing themselves, and proving that they are more than their past mista
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Being a part of real, tangible growth—both in myself and in our Pawsitive Change students—is one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. This program isn’t just about training dogs; it’s about transforming lives. We don’t just hope for change—we facilitate it, contribute to it, and manifest it. And what makes it so powerful is that these guys aren’t just trying—they’re giving everything they have. They’re sacrificing, pushing themselves, and proving that they are more than their past mista
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SHARE TO SAVE A LIFE! 🐾❤️ One of the BEST ways you can support the Pawsitive Change Program is by sharing our adoptable dogs! Every dog in our program spends three months learning, growing, and preparing for their forever home. They receive: ✅ Crate training ✅ Leash work ✅ Basic obedience & commands ✅ Socialization & confidence building ✅ A deep bond with their handler Now, they’re READY for adoption! The sooner these incredible dogs find their forever homes, the sooner we can bring in a new ba
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SHARE TO SAVE A LIFE! 🐾❤️ One of the BEST ways you can support the Pawsitive Change Program is by sharing our adoptable dogs! Every dog in our program spends three months learning, growing, and preparing for their forever home. They receive: ✅ Crate training ✅ Leash work ✅ Basic obedience & commands ✅ Socialization & confidence building ✅ A deep bond with their handler Now, they’re READY for adoption! The sooner these incredible dogs find their forever homes, the sooner we can bring in a new ba
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Meet Kelsey! She is Kala’s foster and one of our amazing PAWsitive Recovery volunteers! 💕 Kelsey shares why fostering through our program means so much to her. Thanks to fosters like her, pets like Kala are cared for and loved while their owners take time to heal. We’re so thankful for every foster family who makes this work possible. You truly change lives. #SPCAI #PAWsitiveRecovery #FosterLove #SecondChances #RecoverySupport #FosteringSavesLives | PAWsitive Recovery
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Meet Kelsey! She is Kala’s foster and one of our amazing PAWsitive Recovery volunteers! 💕 Kelsey shares why fostering through our program means so much to her. Thanks to fosters like her, pets like Kala are cared for and loved while their owners take time to heal. We’re so thankful for every foster family who makes this work possible. You truly change lives. #SPCAI #PAWsitiveRecovery #FosterLove #SecondChances #RecoverySupport #FosteringSavesLives | PAWsitive Recovery
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Repetition is the key in any dog training program and our trainers pair that repetition with praise and positive feedback. We want the training sessions to be fun and we want each dog to have a positive association with their trainers and the work. Our goal is for the new information they’re learning to be retained so when they graduate they’ll take those skills to their new homes. Slink shows just how effective that repetition and positivity are. He loves every bit of each session and is eager
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Repetition is the key in any dog training program and our trainers pair that repetition with praise and positive feedback. We want the training sessions to be fun and we want each dog to have a positive association with their trainers and the work. Our goal is for the new information they’re learning to be retained so when they graduate they’ll take those skills to their new homes. Slink shows just how effective that repetition and positivity are. He loves every bit of each session and is eager
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