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Summer Institute 2010
About the CSD
Daily Activities
Faculty
Application & Fees
Financial Aid
Housing, Meals & Transportation
Acceptance into the Program
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About the Center for Shelter Dogs
With a generous grant from The Stanton Foundation, The Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Boston has created the Center for Shelter Dogs (CSD). The CSD provides a model for improving the welfare and eventual placement of homeless dogs cared for by humane organizations, animal control facilities, and rescue groups in Massachusetts and throughout the nation.
Join Us for Summer Institute 2010
June 16-20 in Boston, MA
Hello and Happy New Year from the Animal Rescue League of Boston!
 
You are receiving this email because you are a dedicated and passionate person working in the humane field. The Center for Shelter Dogs at the Animal Rescue League of Boston is offering an exciting training and learning opportunity: Summer Institute 2010.  
 
The Summer Institute is a unique, intensive, week-long training opportunity for animal care professionals whose job involves dog intake, behavior evaluation, training, and adoption. Topics will include:
  • Collecting the most useful and predictive intake information from the previous home/organization
  • Performing the Animal Rescue League NEW MATCH-UP behavior evaluation, interpreting the results, and using the results to find the best home for the dog
  • Designing and executing effective behavior rehabilitation and training programs
  • Implementing enrichment tools and techniques, including supervised playgroups, to improve quality of life and decrease stress
  • Performing easy and useful post-adoption follow-ups
Daily Activities

Snuggle pic The goal of the Summer Institute is to have each participant leave the program with not only the knowledge, but with the actual techniques to perform all that they have learned. The program's focus will be on "hands-on learning" where lectures and instruction will be followed with ample time to practice what was learned. Small groups with personal attention and close interaction with the expert faculty will be highlighted during the daily activities. Open discussion between participants and faculty will be encouraged to foster this learning experience.
Faculty
  • Amy Marder, VMD, CAAB, Director of the Center for Shelter Dogs (CSD)
  • Sheila Segurson D'Arpino, DVM, DACVB, CSD Senior Applied Animal Behaviorist
  • Seana Dowling, MS, CSD Research Director
  • Marianne Gasbarro, Manager, Boston Animal Care and Adoption
  • Jacqueline Fantuzzi, MS, MBA, CSD Behavior Project Coordinator
Application and Fees
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Class size is limited to 30 students to ensure the opportunity to provide personal attention. Acceptance will be based on the receipt of a completed application (available here or visit www.arlboston.org/summerinstitute2010) and program fee. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Program fees are as follows:
  • $150 prior to February 15th
  • $200 after February 15th
Application deadline is March 15th or until all spots are filled.
Financial Aid

In order to foster attendance by those who require financial assistance, 10 students will receive full scholarships. These will be based on organizational financial need, and will include program fees, room, and board.

Scholarship applications for those employees and volunteers of organizations in financial need are available by clicking here or visit our web site at www.arlboston.org/summerinstitute2010.
Housing, Meals & Transportation

Students are responsible for their own travel, dinners, snacks, and housing costs. Breakfast and lunch will be included in the program fees. Discounted housing at $55 per night is available at a local college dormitory. Accommodations will also be available at local motels/inns at $100 per night.
Acceptance into the Program

Snuggle pic Receipt of your completed application and program fees will be acknowledged by email. Once program is full, applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Please make checks payable in US dollars to: Animal Rescue League of Boston. Please send application via email to summerinstitute@arlboston.org or to the Animal Rescue League of Boston, ATTN: Center for Shelter Dogs at 10 Chandler St., Boston, MA 02116.
Please consider joining us for Summer Institute 2010. We believe it will be a great educational experience and will also provide opportunities to share experiences and network with other dedicated animal professionals. Be sure to sign up early to reserve your spot!
 
Sincerely,
 
Center for Shelter Dogs at the Animal Rescue League of Boston
Register by February 15 and save 25% By registering before February 15th, you can save 25% on your registration fee. Click here to download your application now!