Shelter Dog Behavior Mentorship part one
In the first part of Trish’s flagship mentorship, we will go over your shelter’s behavior programs from A to Z, using the ASV guidelines as a template. We’ll put together a list of goals for your shelter or rescue. Once you’ve finished, email Trish to enroll you in part two, so you can start taking part in zoom meetings and homework assignments with the rest of the class! You only pay for Part One, you’ll be moved to Part Two when you’re ready!
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Is it all how they are raised?
Where do behavior problems in dogs originate? What role does the way that a dog is raised play in the problems dogs present? Trish will help you to better understand dog behavior problems and how they evolve.
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Enrichment for shelter dogs
Enrichment is not optional - if you wish to give your animals the five freedoms, they need options to express natural behaviors. This mini-course will teach you how to set up a comprehensive enrichment plan for your shelter dogs, with the help of the King of Shelter Enrichment, Mik Moeller. 3 CEUs for CCPDT
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On-demand shelter Dog behavior mentorship
If you have already taken the full mentorship, or just want access to the written material and webinars for yourself or staff and volunteer training, this mostly subscription may be the course for you!
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SHELTER DOG BEHAVIOR MENTORSHIP part two
Part Two of this year-long deep dive into shelter behavior will help you create evidence-based policy and procedures for your shelter behavior department. We have biweekly zoom meetings, homework, and an alumni discussion list to help us meet the goals in Part One!
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Dog Introductions
Helping dogs find the right homes means figuring out what kind of dogs they would like to live with, too. Knowing how to do safe, effective dog introductions will help reduce length of stay while keeping the community safe. Laurie Lawless tag-teams this course with Trish, so you’re getting input from two long-time shelter pros.
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Dog Body language for shelter workers
This webinar is a basic overview of dog body language, focused on improving dog-reading skills, and keeping shelter workers safe.
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Cat body language for shelter workers
This webinar is a basic overview of cat body language, focused on improving cat-reading skills, and keeping shelter workers safe.
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(Course opening soon!)
Live chat recordings
Did you miss one of our live chats? Do you want to watch it again? Here is where you can do that! Please note that this will also sign you up to our newsletters, so that you can get information about what courses are coming up!
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Behavioral intake for Shelter dogs
Are you getting the best possible information about each dog who comes into your shelter? Improving intake protocols and information gathering can help you reduce length of stay and find your shelter dogs appropriate new homes promptly.
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Shelter Cat Behavior Mentorship
Next cohort onboards July 14, 2026!
Want to turbocharge your shelter or rescue’s behavior programs for your shelter cats? Join Trish McMillan in this 13-week deep dive into everything from intake to post-adoption support, and access videos for staff and volunteer training in feline behavior and sheltering concepts. Weekly zooms , optional homework, and a discussion list augment the learning.
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