Bolt
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ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center

In March 2013, the ASPCA launched the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center, a pilot program located at St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison, New Jersey. It was the first and only facility dedicated to providing behavioral rehabilitation for severely fearful, unadoptable dogs, such as those confiscated from puppy mills and hoarding situations.Due to the success of the pilot program, which had 237 graduates over four years, the ASPCA has expanded its program and built a permanent facility in Weaverville, North Carolina. The state-of-the-art facility can house up to 65 dogs at a time. It includes a dormitory and several teaching spaces where shelter professionals can learn our behavior modification techniques, to further help behaviorally challenged dogs across the country become suitable for adoption.Homeless dogs of all ages and backgrounds are eligible for the program, as long as they are physically healthy and meet our behavioral inclusion criteria. Only dogs whose fear is so severe that it compromises their quality of life and makes adoption challenging or impossible are accepted.The Weaverville facility has individual kennels, along with "real-life rooms," designed to help dogs get used to life in home environments, outdoor play areas, and a large indoor training area where our behaviorists and trainers work with dogs in the program. On average, rehabilitation requires 13 weeks of treatment. However, that timing depends heavily on the severity of each dog's behavior problems and how responsive he or she is to treatment. Once the dogs have completed the program, the transformed graduates are placed within our network of partner shelters and rescue groups to be made available for adoption or via direct adoption.

Weaverville, NC,28787
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Website: https://www.aspca.org/brc

Bolt

| Cullowhee, NC

Age : 2 YearsAdultMale

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Meet Bolt

Meet Bolt! Bolt is a silly, young hound dog who arrived at the Behavioral Rehabilitation Center from a local shelter where he showed a lot of fear. During his time with us, he has learned that the world is not so scary! Bolt is eager to show off his newfound self-assurance to a patient, loving adopter who will provide positive reinforcement to help him continue to build those skills and blossom into his happiest self! Big fan of: Walks outside and playtime, of course! Bolt is all about having fun with his favorite toys, whether he’s teaming up with his doggy buddies or playing with his human pals. He would absolutely love to stay active with outdoor adventures like hikes and walks. When he’s not exploring quiet trails, he likes to be in his element — romping around with a dog friend or two and his beloved toys. It’s also important to note that Bolt loves tasty treats! With a few treats in hand, he’ll always have a blast while practicing his obedience skills. Working on: Building confidence with new people and unfamiliar indoor spaces. Bolt is a sensitive guy who can still be shy when he’s in a new place, but with time and patience, he will begin to feel right at home. When meeting new friends, he is much more comfortable in an outdoor setting, where he can play with his toys and then enjoy a fun walk together. Having a confident, social dog buddy around can also help him feel more at ease and show him the ropes. Dream home: Bolt’s dream home is one with access to a fenced outdoor area and canine friends to play and share his toys with. Those are very helpful for him as he learns how to navigate his new environment and life as a canine companion. He would love to go for regular walks to burn off some energy, sniffing and exploring his surroundings along the way — he is a hound dog after all! Bolt is seeking an adopter who understands that transitioning into a new home can feel scary at first, and who can give him the patience and positive reinforcement he needs. When he’s given time to adapt, he will quickly grow into a wonderfully affectionate and playful companion! If you love a goofy, floppy eared hound dog who loves affection and playtime, please submit an adoption inquiry here - https://airtable.com/appu4JXVMk4vi7hbT/shr1nGkF2RcpTMHYQ Please note: Our meet-and-greets take place in Weaverville, North Carolina. If you do not receive a response from us after submitting an inquiry, please check your "Spam" folder as it may have been sent there.

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ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center
[email protected]
https://www.aspca.org/brc

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