Services
SSPA aims to be a safety net and support system for our region’s vulnerable dogs. A big part of that is keeping pets in their homes and out of shelters. From donation-based training and playgroup assessments for the public’s dogs and shelter pets to pre- and post-adoption counseling, fostering and overall guidance, SSPA is here.
Services we offer to shelter dogs and families:
- Playgroup assessment
- Individual training
- Behavioral assessment/support online
- Adoption
Although we don’t charge for a cpdt-ka assessment/training session, donations are the sole source of maintaining SSPA’s services, including: rent of our site, required insurance, staff and equipment. Please consider donating to support our vital services for families and dogs in need.
Testimonials from SSPA trainees
| Heather “You guys are amazing. We are so appreciative of the time spent with Zara and us today and would love to book another session for her. We’d also love to book a session for Bindi, our 10-month-old other dog. Please let us know what’s available and what we need to do and thank you so much for the help.” |  |
| Beth “Another training day for Sherman. He’s making great progress thanks to SSPA! 😃❤️ Thank you Delyse, Robert, and Sandy. It really warms our hearts to see Sherman opening up and overcoming his fear of people, slowly but surely. 🤗 We’re so grateful for your expertise, caring, and compassion!! 🙏” |  |
| Deb “She had so much fun today!! She fell asleep on the way home and is taking another nap now. I can’t wait to schedule another play day there. Please let me know when a date can be scheduled. Thank you so much!!” |  |
| Alana “Thank you again for a great session! I’m already seeing big improvements with Ping at home with the cats. She’s been much more attuned to commands instead of getting fixated. Should be a good week in the office now that we’ve got our tools in place. Eager to get our next session in the books! Thank you so much for everything! See you soon.” |  |
| Tori “Today’s meeting was absolutely wonderful and we are very excited to continue Kane’s training.” |
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| Suzanne “Training with SSPA has given Bernie the ability to learn about calmness, trust, and to be able to simply get to enjoy life again. It has also given our family tools and the education to better be able to continually help her as different triggers arise throughout her life.” |  |
| Josue “Just wanted to share an update. We are out at Tahoe at a dog friendly beach, and while it was a little stressful at first, Ozzie did a great job with passing dogs and got better as the day has progressed. Not perfect but minimal barks/growls. You all are rockstars!” |  |
| Laura “I had my first session yesterday. I adopted a very reactive little dog 7mths ago. Our session went great! 😊 I have seen improvement with her after just one session. My pup a previous stray, so she really needs help with her manners. I look forward to our upcoming sessions. 💗” |  |
| Andrea “The amount of progress Penny has made with her reactivity around other dogs has been remarkable!! We’ve also learned so much about her behavior/body language. Seeing the amount of confidence she has in this video makes me want to cry happy tears! Thank you SSPA!! 🥹🤍” |  |
| Joanne “I am soooo happy i just had to let you know this … Today I turned on the hand vacuum and Buddy just stayed on the couch!!! Previously he has just gone crazy, but today he just looked at me!! Of course I really praised him and gave him a treat when I finished. Honestly, I have tears in my eyes. I am so happy to see him this way. Thank you for everything.” |  |
| Lisa “Today was truly amazing!!! We are just so happy to be able to work with you guys!” |
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| Christian “Thank you again for providing these services, the information provided has been a game-changer in our house and on his walks!” |
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| Amber “Thank you so much for today! I feel hopeful that we can really start making progress with Keoki’s anxiety.” |
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| Christine “Wanted to reach out to schedule Jake for next weekend and to really thank you all for everything you did yesterday. Watching him lean into you guys and start to feel comfortable after was so awesome.” |
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| Shanto “Today’s assessment went very well. I would like to schedule the next two sessions.” |
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