Training Pathway
Training Care Pathway Goals / Milestones
By Day 7 - Playgroup assessment and handling gear assigned
By day 15 - Level 3 dogs should have a Training Plan created by Behavior Team
By day 30 - Level 2 and Level 3 dogs should have a CGC/TOP Trainer; Level 2 dogs have a Training Plan created by FC Training Coordinator; Level 3 dogs eligible for a Canine Coach
By Day 45 - Start of monthly training progress check/review for Level 2 and 3 dogs
By Day 60 - Level 1 dogs should have CGC/TOP Trainer
By Day 60 - Level 3 dogs who need B-Mod plans get them
Adoption & Follow Up - all dogs will be eligible for Dog Behavior Follow Up Team support, and all dogs that need it will come with pre-adopt/pre-foster training
Behavior/Training Dashboard
Here's a Data Studio dashboard to provide quick access to behavior and training information about your FP dog.
How to advocate for your Flight Paths dog
When you need the Flight Paths Managers to take action on behalf of your dog, use submit a Flight Paths Action Request form. For example, does your dog need a Training Plan? Send in a request! Does your team need help with a marketing plan? Send in a request! You can also use the form to submit pictures, videos, or other documents.
training classes
The training needs of each dog varies greatly and Austin Pets Alive! has several helpful classes and programs to help you and your FP dog progress along this pathway.
TAILS classes are offered on occasion and are a fun opportunity to build a training relationship with your FP dog by teaching them tricks and learning some basic training techniques.
The TOP Dog Training course asks you to attend each of the 8 consecutive classes offered in the course. If you have to miss a class, you can schedule a makeup with the staff program lead, Thomas Brown.
Canine Coaches convene with staff once a week to work with dogs in need of more advanced skills, sharing knowledge and techniques.
For information about or to sign up for any of these classes, email Thomas Brown.
community & RESOURCES
The Canine Coaches are a group of volunteers that regularly work with and train our Level 3 dogs. They are friendly and a great resource if you have training questions, want to shadow someone to learn a new skill or meet a new dog, or just hang out with, really. If you need help meeting them (introducing yourself can be hard for some of us), just reach out to a Flight Path Manager and we'll get it done!
There is a Facebook group where we all geek out about Training that you are welcome to join called APA! Dog Training. but we also encourage you to show off your progress and talk about whatever you'd like on all of our Facebook pages - this helps get your dog even more attention!
Check out the Flight Path Manager Library for actual behavior and care staff-approved books that you can borrow on everything from dog body language to enrichment ideas to behavior modification.