"how could you" by jim willis

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    "how could you" by jim willis

    this is a sad but realistic scenario in the case of many shelter dogs.
    it's quite depressing, so read at your own risk.
     
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    That one has been around for a while, but, while many dog-savvy people and shelter employees/volunteers know it,  I wish every basic obedience class gave it out as a handout for graduation!
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    It's a great little read, and it makes me wonder, Spiritdogs, what you think the percentage for success is for the many dogs and guardianes who sign up for class. My writing is horrible today, so excuse me (I should take a mini nap), so let me reprhase it:
     
    How many people leave your class and you're still not sure they've learned enough?
    How many do you think move on to mre advanced classes?
    How many do you think give up on their dogs and take them to the neighborhood shelter?
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    Ruby and I haven't graduated yet from our puppy class (only two more weeks) so I don't know if he gives it out then, but our trainer has this on his website and framed in the lobby of the training facility.  It's very moving. Nfowler, I know your question was directed at Anne, but I'd like to add that we have only had one person out of 8 drop out of our class and she didn't even come to the first one, just the second.  On the other hand, my SIL in Phoenix went to a clicker class at Petsmart and by the end of the 6 weeks, she was the only one left.  I can't figure out if that says something about the trainer or the students. Christi