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YOUTH & KENNEL NEWS

JAZZY

Pet Care Technicians

Three youths recently passed their Pet Care Technician I tests sponsored by the American Boarding Kennel Association . The test consists of 100 multiple choice questions ranging from customer service to proper care of pets in a boarding kennel. To date, 23 youths have passed either Pet Care Technician I or Pet Care Technician II exams. Some youths have passed both! Thanks to donors who make it possible for Project POOCH to purchase the tests and study books at a cost of $99 each.

Problem Solving Practice

POOCH youths practice problem solving by meeting with kennel supervisor, ADAM BERGIN and Director JOAN DALTON to discuss areas of concern in working at the kennel. Issues are brought up and then discussed with input from the youths. This practice helps the youths in problem solving and critical thinking skills, as well as improving kennel operations.

Dog Breeders Visit

When JOAN DALTON recently spoke to a group of Oregon Dog Fanciers, she invited the dog breeders to visit the POOCH kennels and talk to the youths about the temperment and characteristics of various dog breeds. The first speaker to visit POOCH will be a breeder of Great Danes. She will bring a puppy along with a full grown dog to show the youths the importance of thinking ahead about the size of the adult dog when considering a cute puppy.

Community Outreach

SUSIE WAKI, volunteer coordinator, recently attended an event of The Dog Club of West Linn. She showcased Project POOCH and brought POOCH dog, JAZZY with her so people could see first-hand the kind of work our youths do in training dogs to be good citizens while out in public.

LAURIE AUSTIN

Therapists teach canine massage

LAURIE AUSTIN of From Head to Tail Canine Massage and RUBI SULLIVAN of Heal Animal Massage Therapy generously donated all the proceeds from their booths at our POOCH In the Park playday to Project POOCH in July.

This fall they extended their support by also donating their time and skills. On September 23, they visited the kennels on the MacLaren campus to discuss the benefits of canine massage and to teach youths how to massage their dogs to lessen kennel stress.

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