Category Archives: Training
2021, Dogs, dogs playing for life, group dog play, Training
Group Play Can Work Wonders for Shelter Dogs
May
Paddy, a handsome white and black Border Collie mix, slinks into the play yard, his head down, tail between his legs. He backs away from the humans in the yard, […]
2020, Adoption, animal care education, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Proper Pet Care, Training
Bringing Your New Dog Home: Five Tips for a Successful Adoption
Sep
You just saved a life. A dog at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS) pulled at your heart and after visiting her, you took her home to be your companion. […]
2020, Bully Dogs, Doggy Treadmill, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles, Training
Shelter Treadmill Training Saves Shy and Stressed Out Dogs
Sep
So many of our shelter dogs come from situations of neglect. They have not had training and do not have polished manners, which leads us to the task of teaching […]
2020, animal care education, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Proper Pet Care, SELECTING A PET, Training
Three Tips to Make Your Pet Adoption a Success
Feb
Adopting a pet from a shelter is one of the most rewarding experiences life has to offer. They bring you unconditional love, companionship and joy. Of course, adoption is a […]
2019, Adoption, animal care education, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Proper Pet Care, Training
Bringing Your New Dog Home
Nov
You did it! You made the decision to get a new dog, and you also decided to adopt your new dog at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Armed with scientifically […]
2019, animal abuse, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Training, Volunteer, Volunteers
Volunteers Teach Homeless Pets about Love and Acceptance
Sep
This week, I had two people tell me they can’t volunteer because the idea of witnessing the injured, neglected and abused animals who need homes would be too much for […]
2019, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles, Training
Amazing Dogs Struggle to Find Homes Due to Kennel Stress
Jul
Last week I walked over to see the new dogs on the shelter’s intake wing. When I see the dog in kennel 8, my heart breaks. He is so scared. […]