CHAAMP
Chesapeake Area Alaskan Malamute Protection
is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Rescue (& Shelter) Resources
CHAAMP has been on a journey searching for knowledge and guidance to provide the best for our rescue Malamutes pre and post adoption. As a rescue, we found wonderful resources and FREE programs for non-profits. Here is what we discovered.
Find an advocate who can help navigate and take the lead
Continued education is key - change is constant
Register for the Fear Free Shelter Program it's FREE!
Learn to read dog body language
Register for FREE for the Shelter Playgroup Alliance Workshop
Commit to using positive reinforcement training and handling techniques
Take Victoria Stilwell Academy’s FREE Starter Course: Building Your Dog’s Confidence
Understand how environment conditions affects behavior
Use FREE resources for rescue and adopters (see also "Resources")
Lili Chen, Artist & Illustrator offers FREE downloadable tip sheets
Create and document processes (Standard Operation Procedures)
FREE resources for 501(c)(3) non-profit
GrishaStewart.com Shelter or Rescue Organization Scholarship
Techsoup.org (Office 365 FREE for non-profits)
Techsoup offers discounts on software, hardware, Adobe, Zoom, etc.
FREE Salesforce CRM for nonprofits
FREE Canva for nonprofits (create beautiful posts and brochures)
FREE Online Training
Shelter or Rescue Organization Scholarship (grishastewart.com)
Instinct Dog Behavior & Training FREE online classes
Free Online Dog Courses (canineprinciples.com)
Find a trusted dog trainer that offers a rescue discount.
We asked Peaceable Paws, Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA who is a proud member of the Pet Professional Guild to help us find a trainer near us. She referred us to Stephanie Peebles. Stephanie is so Zenful, that even the humans felt all our stress go away by her mere presence. CHAAMP owes so much to Stephanie who opened our eyes and helped us understand how the environment affects behavior, offer dogs choice, go slow, build trust, and just b r e a t h e .
Stephanie Peebles leads by example using positive reinforcement, force-free, and fear-free communication skills with humans and animals. CHAAMP works towards this as well. CHAAMP is here to help, not judge. We can't change the past, but we can learn from it and create a better tomorrow.
Educate yourself and your rescue.
Find an advocate within your rescue who will take the lead in learning, continuing education, and working with a trusted trainer. CHAAMP signed up for The Pet Professional Guild Geek Week and The Lemonade Conference. Both of these events offer scholarships and reduced cost for rescues. It is a great way to learn from dog professionals worldwide on various subjects and it's the best bang for your buck. See a full list of training events that CHAAMP attends under "Training Events" under Resources.
CHAAMP is a Shelter and Rescue Member of The Pet Professional Guild ("PPG").
In 2019, the PPG announced the Pet Rescue Resource Program designed by the Rescue and Shelter Division and supported by Jean Donaldson and the Academy for Dog Trainers. This has FREE training for rescue and shelter.
The Pet Rescue Resource provides toolkits designed to improve adoption and retention rates such as: articles, step-by-step training plans, and videos addressing common behavior and welfare issues.
Website: https://www.thepetrescueresource.com/
The Pet Professional Guild **FREE** Pet Owner Membership and access information.
https://petprofessionalguild.com/Owner-Members
Fear Free Shelters Program **FREE** online training course
ASPCApro provides training, research, and resources.
Guidelines: https://www.aspcapro.org/resource/shelter-checklists-based-asv-guidelines
Programs & Operations: https://www.aspcapro.org/programs-operations
Tools & Tips: https://www.aspcapro.org/resource-library
In July 2021, we enrolled in Trish McMillan's Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship Virtual training. This intensive course covers all aspects of shelter behavior, from intake to post-adoption support. You will have access to a network of rescue and shelter staff during/after the program. A great way to get ideas to improve the lives of pets in rescue. There is a fee for registration.
Website: https://trish-s-school-bcb6.thinkific.com/courses/shelter-dog-behavior-mentorship2
We also watch a lot of YouTube videos!
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Your Dogs Friend - FREE webinars on dog behavior and training
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Empowered Dog Channel - FREE Summit recordings
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Pawsitive Futures - Bonus, Chelsea Murray is a Malamute Mom
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Palm Springs Dog Training - Bonus, Brooke Fagel has a Husky
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Aggressive Dog - Michael Shikashio, CDBC
We listen to podcasts (see complete list at Free Dog Training Resources)
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Pod to the Rescue - Focused on helping dog rescues, fosters, adopters, and dog lovers
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Kay Laurence - Learning About Dogs Hosted by Sue McGuire
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The Dog Training Audio Experience from Dusk Till Dog Hosted by Erika Gonzalez
Learn how to read dog body language.
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Canine Body Language Guide: https://www.pawsitiveconnection.com.au/articles
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Dog Body Language: https://eileenanddogs.com/dog-body-language/
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Helping Your Fearful Dog Navigate the World: https://youtu.be/DXCI6hT_60Q
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How to Speak Dog: http://www.ispeakdog.org/how-to-speak-dog.html
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Silent Conversations: https://www.silentconversations.com/
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Learn to read your dog App: https://www.dogdecoder.com/
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Doggie Drawings: https://www.doggiedrawings.net/freeposters
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Body Language Video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8bg_gGguwzg&t=2s
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How to Speak Dog: http://www.ispeakdog.org/lets-speak-dog.html
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Dog Body Language QUIZ: https://dogknowledge.thinkific.com/courses/dog-body-language
If you made it this far, thank you for caring and taking a step towards learning on how to create a better world for dogs under your care. There is so much learn, but dogs are worth it! If you would like to chat or have questions, I am happy to share information. Please email at mimi.tello@chaamp.org or send a message via Instagram or Facebook links are found below. Thank you for caring! You are not alone.
