Canine Behavior Support Programs

ASKA’S ANIMALS FOUNDATION

CANINE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PROGRAMS

ASKA’S ANIMALS FOUNDATION

CANINE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PROGRAMS

Support Services

Because of generous funding from donors, we’re now able to provide free or subsidized training services for dog owners in need of training for their dog(s) through one-on-one training with Krissi of JH Positive Training. Aska’s Animals aims to keep pets in their homes and out of the shelter system through a variety of methods. Behavioral issues are a common reason animals are surrendered to shelters. We work to address this issue while the dog is still in their familiar home environment with their family to create a more harmonious existence in the existing home. Aska’s Animals only uses positive reinforcement methods and enlists the help of trainers who use behavioral science to guide their reward-based training methods. If you need one-on-one or long-term support, please fill out this form and our resident dog trainer Krissi from JH Positive Training will be in touch with you shortly.

In alignment with our mission, priority for scheduling free or subsidized training with JH Positive Training is given to dogs at risk of being surrendered to a local animal shelter or having behavior issues that are related to the health and safety of the animal and the people in the household.

If you’re able to afford dog training services, please be in direct contact with the talented dog trainers at JH Positive Training.

For more information or to request assistance, please contact our team.

Shelter Support Dog Behavior Retreat

In July of 2022, we added the ‘Shelter Support Dog Behavior Retreat’ program. Thanks to generous donations from our community, Aska’s Animals is now able to provide dogs in regional shelters a behavioral ‘retreat’ to teach new skills and make the dog more adoptable.

Zeus was the first participant in our new ‘Shelter Support Dog Behavior Retreat!’ Aska’s Animals mission is to fill the critical gap between shelter and permanent rescue and Zeus is the perfect example of the kind of dog that needs a little extra help. Zeus was surrendered to the PAWS of Teton Valley Shelter this spring for a combination of medical and behavioral reasons. He needs eye medication, and he didn’t enjoy receiving his eye drops daily. Zeus was at Aska’s Animals for a few weeks. The retreat started with Zeus de-stressing in quiet accommodations. Once he and Aska established a trusting relationship, she trained him to receive his eye drops with ease. Now he has mastered receiving his medication, he has returned to PAWS of Teton Valley and is available for adoption!

For more information or to request assistance, please contact our team.

Canine Behavior Support Programs

Aska’s Animals is committed to preventing pets from entering the shelter system and supporting the dogs and people in our community by implementing various strategies. One common reason animals end up in shelters is due to behavioral issues. We strive to address this challenge by intervening while the dog is still in their familiar home environment, working towards creating a more harmonious coexistence within the existing family.

At Aska’s Animals, we firmly believe in utilizing positive reinforcement methods to shape desired behaviors. To achieve this, we collaborate with trainers who are well-versed in behavioral science and employ reward-based training techniques. If you require personalized, one-on-one, or ongoing support, please complete the form provided, and our resident dog trainer, Krissi from JH Positive Training, will reach out to you promptly.

In line with our mission, priority for scheduling is given to dogs that are at risk of being surrendered to a local animal shelter or exhibit behavior issues that jeopardize the safety and well-being of both the animal and the household members.

If you have the means to afford dog training services, we encourage you to directly connect with the skilled dog trainers at JH Positive Training.

Together, we can work towards maintaining pets in their homes, fostering happier and healthier relationships between animals and their families.

For more information or to request assistance, please fill out the form or contact our team.

DOG BEHAVIOR QUESTIONNAIRE

Dog Behavior Workshops

Because of generous funding from donors, we’re now able to provide free or subsidized training services for dog owners in need of training for their dog(s).

At the core of our values lies a deep commitment to providing compassionate support for animals and their owners. We believe that by nurturing the well-being of both, we can foster harmonious and fulfilling relationships within homes. Recognizing that training and management is essential for both dogs and their human companions, we have taken a proactive step by initiating free Dog Behavior Workshops for our community on a monthly basis.

These workshops serve as a valuable resource for dog owners, covering fundamental aspects of dog behavior communication. Participants will gain insights into the nuances of management versus training, empowering them to create a positive and structured environment for their furry friends. In addition, the workshops offer an open forum for attendees to pose specific questions and seek guidance from our knowledgeable trainers. Our priority is to cultivate a judgment-free and supportive atmosphere, enabling dog owners to enhance their skills and become more effective pet parents.

By offering these free Dog Behavior Workshops, we aim to bridge the gap in accessibility to quality dog training services, ensuring that every dog and owner in our community has the opportunity to thrive. Our sincere gratitude goes out to our donors whose generosity has made this invaluable initiative possible.

For more information about our free Dog Behavior Workshops or to inquire about our subsidized training services, please contact our team..

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Partnering Behavior Service Collaboration

Aska’s Animals is thrilled to announce the launch of behavior support services for our partnering shelters and their dedicated staff. Thanks to a generous donation from Lulu’s Fund, we will now be able to provide valuable resources to the Animal Adoption Center (AAC) in Jackson, Wyoming. This collaboration will include weekly Puppy Preschool sessions, pre and post adoption counseling, and specialized classes for all dogs in their care.

Our partnership with AAC allows us to extend our outreach and support to the puppies adopted through the Puppy Palace program, as well as other dogs in their program. By offering these comprehensive services, we aim to ensure a smooth transition and successful integration of these pets into their new homes.

Additionally, we recognize the importance of virtual support, especially for our partnering shelters in Idaho Falls and Lander, Wyoming. Therefore, we are excited to offer virtual behavior services to these shelters, providing remote access to our expertise and guidance.

At Aska’s Animals, our commitment to the well-being of animals goes beyond finding them homes. We are dedicated to providing ongoing support, behavioral counseling, and training resources to both the shelters and the animals they care for.

For more information or to request assistance, please fill out the form or contact our team.

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Parvo (or the P-word) is like nails on a chalkboard for those in animal rescue. Canine parvovirus (CPV or parvo) is a highly contagious viral disease of dogs that commonly causes acute gastrointestinal illness in puppies. The disease most often strikes in pups between six and 20 weeks old (hint: the population we serve). CPV is relentless, stubborn, mysterious, deadly, and a pain in everyone’s a$$. Speaking of money, it’s not cheap to handle either. 😂

This past December, we experienced our first CPV litter. Patient zero was impossible to track down, and having parvo in the dead of winter with the setup of Puppy Palaces was not ideal. Thanks to Victor Vet and their guidance, almost the entire litter pulled through and found happy homes through @idahohumanesociety. RIP Cassidy and Bonnie, who we lost to this ugly disease but are now frolicking over the bridge. We’re sorry you were brought into this world unwanted and had to leave so soon due to a disease directly correlated to the current state of animal welfare.

Long story short, Puppy Palace #3 has been sitting barren ever since, patiently waiting for the snow to melt and for us to mitigate it. While we waited on the edge of our seats, we did our due diligence and got up to speed on the best protocols with @uwmadison (thank you to everyone who donated to our upgraded vaccine protocols), and we put a plan in place for the Spring.

On Wednesday, we spent 7 hours spraying RESCUE disinfectant while dump trucks and excavators laid a fresh start for us with sand and gravel. We are looking forward to safely reopening the doors—a new beginning.

These costs were unplanned but non-negotiable. The dirt and labor costs $2,500, and a 55-gallon barrel of RESCUE costs $1,553. We will need to spend an additional $500 restocking supplies to get it up and running again. You always show up for us when we need, so here we are asking for help to make sure we do this right and it doesn’t break our budget. If you feel inspired, you can Venmo @askasanimals. $23 is a gallon of RESCUE, $50 is a yard of new dirt, $71 is a box of potty pads!Now let’s fill Puppy Palace #3 with puppies in need now that we are almost back in business!

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Mark your calendars. Rain or shine we are bidding our official farewell to Winter and prepping the farm for the summer season. Bring a friend a friend, bring your favorite farm tool (rake, shovel, pitchfork, etc.) and volunteer for the day. Snacks, chores, animal time, and so much more. Saturday, May 4, from 10am-1pm here at Aska’s Animals (1984 W 7000 S). RSVP by emailing info@askasanimals.org so we can plan accordingly.

Many hands make light work and we are so lucky to live in this community! Last but certainly not least, thank you @rad_curbside for donating dumpster services so we can dispose of the winter shenanigans!

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A glimpse into the @animaladoptioncenterjhwy Spay/Neuter Clinic. Our team has spent the weekend volunteering to provide spay/neuter services free to tribal members on the Wind River Reservation (WRR). The WRR spans millions of acres and has no animal control or access to vet care that is affordable. The pet overpopulation problem is severe and many of our Puppy Palace residents come from this area. We hope these efforts not only enhance the lives of the tribal pets being served and their families but decrease the amount of unwanted litters that are entering the shelter system.

Thank you to @animaladoptioncenterjhwy and everyone who makes this possible. ✂️ 🐶 🐱

#spayneuter #spayneutersaveslives #spayandneuteryourpets #nonprofit #animalrescue #animalwelfare

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Grateful to @cftetonvalley for awarding us a Competitive Grant for Canine Behavioral Support Initiatives! Over the past year, we’ve assisted many seeking help, yet there’s more work ahead. Thanks to the Community Foundation and their Grant Committee for supporting our efforts and those of other nonprofits in the valley.For Canine Behavior support, explore the various options on our website. Our team is dedicated to assisting you. ❤️

#nonprofit #animalwelfare #caninebehavior #tetonvalley

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Six out today and seven in today. Meet Anna Wintour and her Met Gala puppies who arrived today thanks to @kellyjane511 transporting during a spring snow storm!

We had plans to get these guys this weekend during the spay/neuter clinic and figured why not get them settled in a warm Puppy Palace early since one just opened up. We DON’T like to waste time and we DO like to maximize Puppy Palace square footage! This litter of six & their mom will be available for adoption through @animaladoptioncenterjhwy in about seven weeks! We can’t wait to get to know them and share their journey with you. ❤️‍🔥

#teamworkmakesthedreamwork #rescuepuppiesofinstagram #animalrescue #nonprofit #animalwelfare #spayandneuter

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Our team is gearing up to join the @animaladoptioncenterjhwy Spay/Neuter Clinic on the Wind River Reservation this weekend, and we can’t stop thinking about the importance of spay/neuter within our world. Not only do we have a line of partners needing assistance with unwanted puppies, but we’ve also seen mama dogs get pregnant within the shelter system recently. Accidental litters continue to rise, and shelters are faced with terrible decisions to either euthanize for space or double up kennels with intact animals. This problem is only getting exponentially worse.

Since we are in constant communication with a variety of shelters and rescues, we’ve learned that access to spay/neuter hinders partners from taking on litters even if they have the capacity. Hindrances include the nationwide veterinarian shortage and limited funding for spay/neuter surgeries. Here’s an example: one of our partner shelters in Idaho is backed up with 60 spay/neuter appointments. To make more room, they’re adopting animals without spay/neuter and having people put deposits down to reserve a future surgical appointment. While the adoption numbers are great, unfortunately, this leaves a lot of room for human error, and many animals never receive their surgery. According to the Humane Society of the United States, one unspayed dog and her offspring are capable of producing over 11,000 puppies per year. With every animal that moves through our program, we try to ‘close the loop’ on that animal’s shelter experience, meaning we do our best to make sure they don’t end up in a shelter in the future.

The shelter systems are overwhelmed, and spay/neuter is the only way to get to the root of the problem. Our goal this spring is to raise $20,000 for an AAF Spay/Neuter Program to increase the number of animals we can send to our partners already spayed/neutered. Reach out if you are interested in getting involved so we can pledge to ensure all the animals that we can get our hands on are not adding to this growing problem. 🐶 🐱 ✂️

#spayandneuter #spayneutersaveslives #spayneuteradopt

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Join us for our first in-person Canine Behavior Workshop of 2024. Big shoutout to @highpointcidertaproom for hosting us and everyone who is looking to further their education surrounding dog behavior.

These workshops are for humans-only and no dogs are allowed! It turns out the majority of becoming successful with your own dog is training yourself first!

This workshop is free to all. If you have specific things to work on we ask you to register ahead of time by 4/12 so our Behavior Team can customize the curriculum. #linkinbio 🤓 🐶

#caninebehavior #freeresources #nonprofit #animalwelfare #dogbehavior #tetonvalley

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Happy Monday from a few of our current residents.

🐾 Banksy is our incubator puppy from @landerpetconnection that is growing like a weed! We don’t know where he will be adopted through yet OR what will happen with his eye that endured frostbite before being rescued. Interesting in helping us fund his treatment?! Let us know!
🐶 The 8 Below litter from @bestfriendsanimalsociety has settled in and will be making their way to @srasanimalshelter next week for adoption!
🐱 Momma cat and kittens from @ifanimalshelter are also thriving! They will be ready for adoption in ~3 weeks through the @animaladoptioncenterjhwy
❤️ The Gossip Girl “micro”litter from @landerpetconnection is gaining weight and confidence. TBD on where they will be adoptable!

Xoxo,
AAF Team

#nonprofit #animalwelfare #rescue #rescuepuppy #rescuekitten #puppypalaces

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Today, our team welcomed a litter of puppies from @bestfriendsanimalsociety to the farm. Huge thanks to the @dogismycopilotinc team for going the extra mile with an additional and last minute stop in Driggs to make it happen. We’re incredibly grateful for what they do to maximize life-saving efforts. These six, Husky Blend puppies will soon be available through @srasanimalshelter. In the meantime, we’re excited to shower them with love and get them adoption ready! 🐾

And shoutout to @lulusfund for becoming our first Barnyard Sponsor and making our dreams a reality. Thank you for supporting us through this work! 🐶 #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

#nonprofit #animalrescue #animalwelfare #rescuepuppies

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Selecting a dog trainer requires thorough research beyond a simple Google search.

With minimal regulations in the United States, anyone can claim to be a trainer. Therefore, it’s essential to do extra due diligence to ensure you find a qualified professional who aligns with your values.

Keep these tips in mind for your next trainer search. If you have questions or need guidance, feel free to reach out to our team, and we’ll steer you in the right direction. 🐶 🤓

#dogbehavior #caninebehavior #positivereinforcement #animalwelfare #nonprofit

Phone Number: (208) 270-2136

Email: info@askasanimals.org

Address: 1984 W 7000 S, Victor, ID 83455
PO Box 1150, Victor, ID 83455

EIN: 85-4363017

Aska’s Animals Foundation

Providing a progressive environment for animals through rehabilitation, adoption, education, and community outreach and filling the critical gap between shelter and permanent rescue.

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