Do you wish your community better understands the needs of dogs with behavioral challenges? Do you dream of the day that your behavior team can more easily support dogs in the shelter AND in your community? Join us in a 60-minute session where attendees will give voice to the ever-growing need for behavioral support in our communities and take steps in adopting a triage modal approach to providing community behavioral support. 

This workshop would walk participants through the steps needed to establish an effective advocacy program to impact both local and state government. Policy and funding are key to a shelter's success. You need to be a part of creating the solutions so that you don't end up handling a problem that was put in place without any input. The workshop will talk about grassroots and grasstops organizing, developing a compelling message, getting your board...