Volunteer Coordination Team Leader

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About Canine CellMates

Location:

4874 S Atlanta Road SE, Atlanta, GA 30339, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a better life for both the inmates in the Fulton County Jail and rescued shelter dogs from FCAS. During an intensive 10 week course consisting of education, training and overall care for the dogs, we hope to positively change both the dogs and the inmates. During the 10 week program, each inmate has the opportunity to train and bond with their assigned dog. At the end of the training course, our goal is for the dogs to pass an obedience test and graduate from our program into a wonderful, forever home. We also aim to provide viable job skills for the inmates and create a new overall lease on life for both the dogs and the inmates.

Description

All of the dogs selected for our pro gram have undergone extensive temperament testing with our dedicated Behavior Assessment team. Upon arrival at their temporary home in the dormitory style setting within Fulton County Jail, each dog is assigned a primary inmate handler, team.

Certified dog trainers and training assistants conduct the training sessions throughout the 10 week course, using positive force free training methods to teach the inmates how to train and care for the dogs. Outside of the work in the classroom, the inmates spend time during the day with their dog, bonding and reinforcing the skills learned in class. We also have a strong educational component to our program -- we bring speakers in to talk about issues such as Breed Specific Legislation, Tethering - the dangers and the alternatives, resources like Ahimsa House, and other professionals both inside and outside of the animal rescue community. A common theme is One Person Can Make a Difference. We truly believe that, "When you know better, you do better."