Saving All the Little Dogs: Small Dog Behavior Issues

Do you know how many small breed dogs are euthanized in your community shelter?  In Austin, Texas in 2008, it was many more than would have been expected (roughly 500). Do you know that nearly ALL of them can be saved and although many are marked "aggressive", they rarely are?  The presenters share what Austin Pets Alive! does to evaluate these "lap sharks", gain their trust in a very small amount of time and save their little lives. They will also discuss how to set them up for success in the shelter, in a foster home and in a forever home. This presentation was part of the American Pets Alive! 2015 No-Kill Conference.

Presenters: Faith Wright and Deaven Wilson

Keywords: Increase Live Outcomes, Animal & Population Management, Live Outcomes, maximize in-shelter welfare, specialty programs, at-risk animals, special populations, small dogs, small dog management, saving small dogs, behavior issues, behavior challenges, animal behavior,