Message from the Executive Director Happy Summer! A reminder that our next training class series is scheduled to begin July 9, 2022!! We still have a few spaces available. If this class fills up, we will open up a second one to accommodate any additional applicants. The
Message from the Executive Director I am pleased to announce that our next training class series is scheduled to begin July 9, 2022!! We are currently accepting applications. You will find instructions and the application packet posted on the website under “Apply for a Dog.”
You are cordially invited to attend the open house of our new and improved training facility! This has been a long time coming and we are excited to welcome the public. Date: Tuesday, Dec. 14th Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Location: 5060 W. Olive
Improvements on the way! As we continue to grow the FSDS gathers careful data on outcome measures, then uses this information to make any improvements necessary to strengthen our program. Some of the areas under improvement that will be rolled out in the near future
Are You Prepared? Fall is officially here, and our thoughts turn to preparations for the holidays. This often means traveling, and this month is a good time to review your emergency planning. Do you have a plan in place for how to ensure care for
Graduation 2015 On Saturday, May 16 the FSDS graduated yet another class in a beautiful ceremony held at the Glendale Civic Center. Surrounded by approximately 160 family, friends and community members, our students stepped up to the plate and turned over the dogs that they
Qualities of a Good Handler The success of a well-functioning SD team depends not just on the training that the dog has received, but the ability of the handler to look out for the well-being of the team. In past months, we have explored some
Encouraging our Future Leaders In prior newsletters, we have alluded to the fact that leadership training is an important component of all we do. For the FSDS training program, team leadership (students and dogs) is just a component of the overall picture. We realize that
To Be a Team The FSDS believes in the importance in teamwork, and as such we do not simply train dogs, we train and certify teams. This approach can be found in every aspect of our programming, from the teens and SDITs in our youth-based
