Atlas' April 2022 Updates

Springing Along one Paw at a Time

We are excited to tell you about all our April updates. Keep reading to learn about our new certified trainer, newly certified team, and get your monthly Lottie update. Find out about an upcoming event that you can participate in to support Brain Injury survivors. And don’t forget to check out several of our new blog posts!

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Meet Our New Atlas Certified Trainer

A great big congratulations to Ellen, who has just completed our Trainer Academy and is now an Atlas Certified Trainer!

A person with red hair is joyfully interacting with two large, shaggy dogs in a forest. They are sitting on a stone ledge, surrounded by trees and grass, enjoying the natural setting.

Here is what Ellen has shared with us about her experience with the program:

“I am incredibly excited to have completed the Atlas Trainer Academy! When I discovered Atlas, I was eager to connect with a program that aligned so well with my passions: one with a compassionate dedication to serving both people and dogs, and a focus on effective and creative training rooted in positive reinforcement approaches. The program was in-depth, thought provoking and provided a great foundation in what it takes to help a service dog team succeed! I am very excited to move forward in service dog training and help clients connect with a dog and a relationship that can literally change their life.“

Learn more about Ellen and the services she provides here>>

Interested in becoming an Atlas Certified Trainer? Through our Academy you will gain extensive knowledge and skills on how to work with disabled people and service dogs. And did we mention 21 CEUs towards KPA and CCPDT?

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Did you know? We also offer Sweet Snoopers® Medical Scent Detection Course for $495

Lottie's Journey Monthly Update

A woman in a purple jacket stands in a field, holding a leash attached to a seated brown dog. They face a black horse standing behind a wire fence. Trees and hills are visible in the background on a sunny day.
Here is your monthly Lottie update! Boy has Lottie been making progress. She has been learning plenty of new cues and skills, explored many novel places such as elevators and airports, and she even got to meet some horses! We couldn’t be more proud of this sweet girl, and more grateful to her wonderful puppy raiser for all her hard work and dedication.
In this video, Lottie is learning to get into the bucket with the goal for her to curl up into it. Service dogs need to know how to fit into tight spaces such as under chairs or airplane seats. Starting out with a bucket or a box is a great way to build up to this skill.

Congratulations to Gwen and Momo!

We are thrilled to announce that a new amazing team has successfully completed our Client Certification Program. A great big congratulations to Gwen and Momo for all their hard work and becoming an Atlas Certified Team.
Fluffy white and gray dog with a turquoise vest labeled In Training lying on grass with its tongue out.
Isn’t Momo just the cutest?

Brain Injury Alliance Walk in Seattle

Come support brain injury survivors for Brain Injury Alliance Washington’s 12th Annual Walk, Run and Roll. Atlas is proud to join BIAWA in this cause. We will have a table set up where you can come talk to us to find out how service dogs can support brain injury survivors.

Event Details:

  • Saturday, April 30, 2022
  • Green Lake Park / Community Center
  • Check-in start at 9am
  • Event begins at 10am
  • For those who are interested in participating, it is $15 for brain injury survivors or $40 general registration.
  • Register at join.biawa.org/wrr2022
We need volunteers! Come join our team and become a volunteer in one (or more) of the many areas we could use some support in. We are currently looking for volunteers who can help us with outreach, digital advertising, website maintenance, SEO implementation, as well as new board members. And of course, Team Facilitators! Contact us if you are interested in volunteering.
Illustration of a smiling man and woman with a white service dog on a leash. Text reads, Become an Atlas Team Facilitator. Support Atlas clients as they train their service dog. Apply by May 8th to join our next cohort!.
Become a Team Facilitator and work hands-on with Atlas clients as they train their service dog. Team Facilitators get extensive free training to learn how to work with disabled people and their service dogs all while making a huge impact in the lives of many. Apply today to join our next cohort. Applications close May 8th, don’t miss out!
A gradient background with text: Check Out our New Blog Posts! and a list: Common dog allergies and what to do, What you should know about service dogs, and Its okay to not take your service dog everywhere. A dog holds an Atlas Assistance Dogs flag.
We have several exciting new blog posts for you to check out. Learn about some of the most common dog allergies, some great general information about service dogs, and learn about why service dog handlers may sometimes decide to leave their trusted partner at home. These awesome blog posts can be found here>>>
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