San Francisco SPCA

A dear friend of mine who is a dog trainer took Jean Donaldson's course at the San Francisco SPCA. The students get project dogs from the shelter to live and train with them. They get a different dog every week of the course.

It is a very intense course and the people I know who have completed this course are now making a difference in the dog training world. I have often wished I were able to go there and take the course myself.

Pros: Jean Donaldson

Cons: none

I had the pleasure of a back stage tour of the shelter with their ED and other staff and was impressed with how they operate. I was especially impressed with their collaboration with the animal control which is located close by. Their volunteer program is also well integrated into their operation and incredibly valuable.

Pros: innovative

Cons: none