Tag Archives: dog training
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, Adoption, Children, Dogs, fostering, FOTAS, Junior FOTAS, News, Volunteers
Job Shadow Day at the Shelter with Logan Heath
May
One of my favorite programs offered within the Aiken County School System is Job Shadow Day. Students are encouraged to follow an adult at work to learn first-hand what they […]
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, Cats, Dogs, Events, FOTAS, News, Spay/Neuter, Training
Teaching Children Well about Training and Responsible Pet Care
May
By Kathy Jacobs, FOTAS Program Director Educating our children is essential for promoting better pet care and reducing the number of homeless dogs and cats. Last week, Dog Trainer Susi […]
2019, Doggie Day Out, fostering, FOTAS, News, Training, Volunteer, Volunteers
Couple Fosters Shelter Dogs, Prepares them for Good Homes
Jan
When Yvonne and Colin Brookes moved to Aiken from the UK two years ago, they didn’t think they’d have any dogs in their home. They planned to make frequent trips […]
2018, Dogs, essay, FOTAS, News, Training, Volunteers
FOTAS and USC Aiken Partner on Program that Helps Save Shelter Dogs’ Lives
Oct
When you take Dr. Meredith Elzy’s Behavior Modification class at USC Aiken, not only do you learn the key concepts of this psychology therapy in a regular classroom setting, but […]