We focus on those animals that are considered «hard to adopt» for various reasons;
like kennel stress, having a black coat, being over 8 years old, etc..
This program applies to animals that we have no room for at the shelter, are
extremely kennel stressed, or have been at the shelter for an extended period of time.
We also place behavior cases; for instance, dogs or cats who are fearful in the shelter, known
as kennel stress, or who need help developing good manners.
For example, fearful dogs are enrolled in the «Courageous Canine» program; dogs exhibiting high arousal and lack of impulse control join the «Polite Pooch» program; and all long - term dogs and those suffering
from kennel stress are enrolled in the «Enriched Einstein» program.
Games like tag and hide and seek can help dogs with poor impulse control, jumpy / mouthy dogs, shy or anxious dogs, and dogs
with kennel stress feel better.
Our commitment is to find homes for all animals, placing special attention to the dogs at KHS who are at risk, i.e. been at the shelter over three months and / or who are starting to show signs
of kennel stress.
Volunteers are able to reduce
kennel stress by taking dogs for daily walks, giving them both a social outlet and an opportunity to absorb sites, sounds and smells that are lacking in the Adoption Center.
Participates in socialization activities and interaction evaluation to reduce
kennel stress on dogs in a pack environment.
Mason has provided needed treats to dogs with skin allergies, spent extra time and attention with dogs that need more structure, provided valuable feedback, made sure dogs with
kennel stress get out to adoption events, helped provide and distribute Thanksgiving Dinner...... the list goes on.
The MSPCA can handle a lot of things but
kennel stress leaves us with minimal options given that we're a kennel.
Kennel stress causes dogs to act out in uncommon ways: shredding / biting blankets, pulling the leash when on walks, hyperactivity, etc..
As the behavior and training manager, part of my role is to develop individual training plans for shelter dogs who display common behavioral issues: fear, lack of impulse control, high arousal, or deterioration
from kennel stress.
Has your shelter struggled to achieve live outcomes for dogs who display common behavioral challenges
like kennel stress, barrier reactivity and fear - based aggression?
In her guest blog post, Auerbach shares the power of kennel enrichment in
reducing kennel stress and improving quality of life for dogs, and how you can embrace it at your shelter to save more lives!
FOSTER: Fostering saves lives and can help a animal at the shelter who is
kennel stressed.
The program assigns a dedicated volunteer to a dog to work on issues with socialization, obedience training, leash pulling and
kennel stress.
Kennel stress can cause pets that did well at intake to become aggressive to other pets and people.
In her guest blog post, Auerbach shares the power of kennel enrichment in reducing
kennel stress and improving quality of life for dogs, and how... Learn More
Positive reinforcement training and enrichment exercises are some of the best ways to reduce
kennel stress and increase adoptability for shelter dogs.
Games like tag and hide and seek can help dogs with poor impulse control, jumpy / mouthy dogs, shy or anxious dogs and dogs with
kennel stress.
Karina has brought out dogs to adoption events that otherwise would not have been able to go because of
kennel stress.
Even though most kennels take excellent care of the dogs that they are boarding, the dog can suffer from
kennel stress.
This contributes to pent up mental and physical energy, which leads to frustration and
kennel stress.