Presented by Alex Matsoukas and Jess Sandstrom
In this webinar, Alex and Jess aim to help potential adopters navigate the rescue process by identifying ethical practices and potential red flags when considering rescuing or fostering a dog
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Alex and Jess entered force-free dog training via the rescue, foster, and sheltering routes. Passionate about rescue and adoption, while learning a lot on the job, this webinar will discuss green flags of responsible rescues, such as foster education programs and ongoing adopter support. They’ll also highlight warning signs, like rescues adopting out dogs without vet care or failing to disclose known behaviour issues. Attendees will gain practical insights to make informed adoption choices and advocate for better rescue standards. If you’re interested in fostering or adopting a dog but don’t know where to start, this webinar is for you!
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Learning Objectives
Identify Red Flags:Participants will learn to recognise common warning signs that indicate potential issues within shelters and rescues, such as a lack of policies and contracts, poor animal welfare, or outdated training and behaviour recommendations.
Spot Green Signals:Attendees will understand the characteristics of reputable shelters and rescue organisations, including transparency, best practices regarding animal welfare, and further education for their volunteers and team.
? Ask the Right Questions: Participants will be empowered to ask questions and know what to look for when fostering, volunteering or adopting an animal.
About The Presenters
Alex (she/they) is a force-free animal trainer with over a decade of experience in and around the animal industry, from foster care and daycare attendant to behaviour consultant. They entered professional animal training after working and volunteering with foster-based rescue groups. After struggling with their dog, Alex was empowered by her workplace to further educate on force-free training, leading to a career path change. With Dig Dog Training, Alex has an interest in rescue dogs, reactivity, and helping dogs and their humans live their best lives.
Jess (She/Her) - After leaving a job in Security Services, Jess began her career with animals in 2012 when she took up a role as a Kennel Hand at Monika’s Doggie Rescue. She attained her first formal qualification in dog training in 2014 and, being taken under the wing of another Professional Trainer, Bobby McLachlan, hasn’t looked back. Jess specialises in dog–dog reactivity and is extremely passionate about helping clients understand their anxious or fearful dogs.
