Fall is quickly approaching, and so is our upcoming HALT class! Dogs have been selected and are currently with our friends at Ideal Veterinary Hospital, getting fully checked out. We partnered with the excellent team at C.A.R.E. in Jefferson County this session, and they helped us choose what seems to be a fantastic group of dogs.
Sneak peek until their photo shoot is done. Meet Daphne! She was listed as a mixed breed, so we’ll try to figure that out more as we get to know her. They think she’s about 4 years old.
While our veterinary team is getting the dogs through their physicals, our residential facility partners are getting the teen trainers ready for a fun and memorable learning experience that will last a lifetime.
Classes start the week of September 8th, and graduations the week of September 29th. The dogs will be ready to go to their new homes on Friday, October 3rd.
Our Amazon Wish List has some of the training gear and treats we’ll need for this session if you’d like to help. As items are purchased they disappear from the list. Update! The generosity of some of our volunteers and past adopters have purchased all the new harnesses, collars, and leashes for the four dogs. Thank you! There are treats and some other class supplies listed at the time of this update.
Our first adoption event will be the Sunday before classes start. We’ll be at Willow Ridge Garden Center in Oak Ridge Sunday, September 7th, from 1p-3p. Please come by to meet them! Socialization is a big part of their training with us, and we like to start right away.
We have volunteer opportunities available if you’d like to help out this session! Volunteer with a class – 2 times a week for 4 weeks. Help with adoption events – typically 1-3pm on Sundays in the Fall. Looking for a little more behind the scenes? If you love planning events, fundraising, or working on marketing or social media, reach out to info@haltdoogs.org to let us know! We have opportunities available here as well.
We are very excited to learn more about our new groups of dogs and teen trainers in the coming weeks, and sharing them with you!
