1. D E V E L O P I N G K E Y L I F E S K I L L S T H R O U G H T H E P O W E R O F
T H E H U M A N - A N I M A L B O N D
S H A P I N G B O T H E N D S O F T H E L E A S H
O N E D A Y A T A T I M E
Second Chance K-9
Ranch at Boulder
Creek Academy
2. Our Core Values
• Accountability ~ We teach and inspire our students to embrace accountability for their
decisions and actions through the care and training of our dog’s.
• Empathy ~ We guide our students to look outside personnel wants and perceived needs to
become more caring, compassionate and connected with others through the power of the
human / canine bond.
• Strategic Relationships ~ We identify, develop and nurture relationships to support the care
and adoptability off our canine’s in care.
• Communication ~ We listen carefully, communicate openly, and treat all opinions
respectfully. We learn to identify and understand non-verbal communication through
mindfulness and experiential learning.
• Passion ~ We approach our work with energy and enthusiasm, knowing it can a powerful
and meaningful force for good.
• Making a Difference ~ We enrich the quality of life in our communities by making a significant
difference in the lives of every young person and canine companion we serve.
3. Daily Lesson Format
Here’s How Our Lessons Are Laid Out
Objectives
Essential Understandings
Clinical Applications
Bridge Lessons
Lesson Challenge
Materials needed
Activities
Dog Learning
Lesson Review
4. Our Purpose
To Introduce ~ our students to a sheltered dog and provide them with the means to safely, effectively,
and positively train the dog to have good manner skills, thereby facilitating the human-animal bond.
To Lead ~ our students through training lessons that create a bridge from dog training to their own life
experiences. To facilitate learning these “bridge” lessons in classroom and community discussions.
To Assess ~ our effectiveness of the program through use of pre/post testing, daily performance, and
homework rubrics.
To Assist ~ in developing a safe & nurturing kennel while preparing our canines for Forever Homes.
5. Lesson #1.
Non Verbal Communication
Objectives:
Awareness of
Body
Language
Essential
Understanding:
Increase
Mindfulness
Clinical
Application:
Social
competence
and
Interpersonal
skills
Bridge Lesson:
Humans and
animals
communicate
non verbally
Lesson
Challenge:
Awareness of
Body
Activities:
Evaluating
Eyes, Ears,
Mouth, Tail,
Body
Materials:
Dogs & White
Board
7. The curriculum consists of 14 lessons
and supplemental activities
• Non Verbal Communication
• Calming Signals
• Motivational Behavior
• Rewarding & Shaping Behavior
• Practicing Patience
• Setting and Achieving Goals
• Are You Training What you Want ?
• Redirecting Behavior
• Goals and Outcomes
• Overcoming Obstacles
• Thinking Ahead
• Form Equals Function
• Acknowledging Accomplishments
• Practicing Patience
