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Shelter Program
Rescue. Train. Thrive.
Helping shelter dogs find homes through thoughtful training and community support.
At Good Dog Enrichment and Training, we believe every dog deserves a safe, happy, loving, and enriched life. We partner with local shelters and rescues to help dogs and people succeed.
We promote adoptable dogs, sponsor their adoption fees, and provide training for both the dogs and their adopters to encourage happy forever homes. Fosters and adopters from our shelter partners receive exclusive discounts, plus access to free educational workshops.
Behind the scenes, we also support shelters by improving playgroup protocols, implementing enrichment programs, and providing staff and volunteer training, strengthening the entire STL adoption community. Shelter and rescue affiliates please reach out to Kailey our Training Director for questions and requests directly here. We look forward to working with you!
In Partnership With:
How it Works:
Foster Parents
We support foster parents from our partner shelters by working with dogs who need training, structure, and confidence to thrive in a home environment.
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20% off any service while fostering
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Ideal candidate for NEW Shelter Support Membership that comes with Support Phone Calls and Virtual Group Q&As!
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Expert guidance for leash walking, manners, and more
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Compassionate, supportive coaching throughout your foster journey
Adoptors
If you adopt a dog from one of our partners, we'll set you up for success with a special training discount.
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20% off any service within 3 months of adoption
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Candidate for NEW Shelter Support Membership that comes with Support Phone Calls and Virtual Group Q&As!
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Build a strong relationship from day one
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Great for first-time dog parents or adopters of dogs with extra needs
Sponsored Dogs
We sponsor select shelter residents who need extra help finding the right home. This means:
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Dogs trained and supported by our team (some fostered with our trainers!)
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Adoption fee 100% covered by Good Dog
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Ongoing post-adoption support available and our special "Rescue Me" pups have annual training credits! Ask about adopting one today!
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
These workshops, offered through our shelter partners, are free, humans only, educational events for anyone interested in learning more about fun and complex dog behavior topics!
What is Reactivity?
Previous Sessions:
Feb 23
CareSTL
What is Socialization?
Upcoming Sessions:
TBD!!!
Gateway Pet Guardians
Dog Body Language
& Greetings
Upcoming Sessions:
April 11th 10:00 AM
CareSTL
What is Resource Guarding?
Previous Sessions:
Feb 23
CareSTL
Baby Prep for Dogs
Upcoming Sessions:
April 11th 11:30 AM
Virtual - $20
What is Stranger Danger?
Upcoming Sessions:
June 28th
10:00am
GPG
1:00pm CareSTL
Bringing Home
a New Dog
Upcoming Sessions:
May 3rd
10:00am
GPG
1:00pm CareSTL
Dog Introductions Q&A
Upcoming Sessions:
TBD!
10:00am
GPG
1:00pm CareSTL
SHELTER MEMBERSHIPS
Our shelter membership provides 2 phone calls a month as well as access to unlimited access to virtual sessions with a shelter specialist a month. These virtual sessions will be offered at least four times a month. This membership is perfect for those seeking information on how to help dogs they have recently adopted, are fostering, or shelter or rescue dogs in the STL community.
current SPONSORED DOGS available for ADOPTION
Shelter Program
Success Stories
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