The Second Chance Angel
20%-60% of dogs are not considered adoptable due to behavior issues and thousands are killed each year in shelters and rescues because they are not considered safe for adoption. My guest today helps to make some of those dogs adoptable; gives them a second chance at life. His name is Thommy Harley and he’s a trainer who specializes in dogs with behavior issues in shelters.
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BIO:
From Kennels To Homes, Founder 2020-Current (non-profit established 2022) • Our mission is to reduce euthanasia, and long-term housing, for dogs in shelters/rescues due to behavior issues. • Shelter/Rescue Objectives Educating staff on behavior and interactions. Education, and solutions, for helping dogs with behavior issues. Establishing play groups for dogs. Educating staff, and volunteers, on proper, and safe dog interactions. Training staff on how to help dogs who have been mislabled ‘aggressive’ due to kennel behavior. Follow-up • Have helped shelters/rescues in Texas, Georgia, New Hampshire, Michigan, and Florida.
Canine Compassion Healing and Training Founder 2014 • Work with individuals whose dogs have challenging training/behavior issues. • Focus is mainly on behavior issues for dogs adopted from shelters/rescues. • 100% force-free with understanding compassion, and patience. Furry Friends Rescue Behavior Manager 2017-2019 Big Dog Ranch Rescue Behavior Manager 2011-2015.