Atlas' February 2023 Updates

Another pawesome month!

Learn about what Atlas has been up to this month and what is coming up. We have some exciting news about our clients, your monthly Cal update, and more. And don’t miss our latest blog at the end of the newsletter. 

Fluffy black and white dog sitting on concrete, wearing a harness with a small blue backpack and yellow name tag.

Congratulations Ellen and Codi!

A big congratulations to team Ellen and Codi who successfully completed their Public Access Test and certified as an Atlas Team! Codi was the first to be trained in our pilot Assistance Dogs Set in Motion program. He met Ellen as a puppy, then headed off to his puppy raiser for about eight months of foundation skills training. Ellen and Codi then entered Atlas’ Client Certification program to complete their service dog training together. Codi is Ellen’s second service dog and they have both worked very hard together. We are very proud of this team and can’t wait to see what the future holds as they continue their journey together. 

An elderly person with a hair clip smiles while holding a brown puppy. They are standing in an outdoor setting with columns and a few people in the background. The person has a mask pulled down under their chin and wears a blue patterned shirt.
A woman wearing a pink jacket and blue pants kneels on a sidewalk, smiling at a brown Labrador retriever. The dog, wearing a harness, looks up at her. Greenery and trees line the street in the background.

Clicker Expo

We are excited to be attending and presenting at our first in-person Clicker Expo since the pandemic, March 16th-19th in Washington DC! Back in March 2020, our booth was all set up for the opening conference day, when it was announced that we had to all pack up and head home for everyone’s safety. So, this Expo is very exciting for us. We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new people who share a passion for positive, ethical dog training!

A group of nine people poses in front of a branded backdrop with three dogs. Some individuals wear event badges. The atmosphere is friendly and informal. The backdrop has logos for KONG, ClickerExpo, and ATLAS Assistance Dogs.
A group of people and several dogs are gathered in a conference hall. Two women are interacting with a fluffy, seated dog. Tables with items and a backdrop of attendees are visible in the background.

Monthly Cal Update

Cal, the sweet chocolate lab that we have been raising for Amy, a Washington veteran, is now 11 months old! He is maturing nicely and working on learning more skills out in public and around distractions. While he is a puppy full of energy, he is also great at self-soothing and finding a toy to settle on his own. He happily walks quietly past as other dogs, even when they are barking at him. He is a big cuddler and will be awesome for the deep pressure therapy that his person wants.

A chocolate labrador wearing a blue service dog vest sits on a gray carpet, looking up with an open mouth and relaxed expression. A quilted bag rests on a black leather bench in the background.

Welcome Jacqueline

We are pleased to introduce our newest Board member, Jacqueline Kinnaird. Jacqueline worked for over 15 years at J&J Consumer South Africa, holding several senior positions in Marketing, driving brand growth strategies and building iconic brands. She has focused on developing her leadership skills in corporate marketing. In 2020 Jacqueline relocated to the USA with her husband, getting to know her new home, and hiking in the fantastic national parks of Washington. Today she works privately with small businesses to develop their business strategy and digital marketing plans. She is excited about the opportunity to use her experience and skills in helping to expand Atlas’ mission to make service dogs more accessible to those that need them. Find Jacqueline’s full bio here>>

A woman smiles while hugging two small white dogs. She is wearing a striped shirt, and they are sitting on a porch with grass in the background.
Illustration of a person with red hair, pushing a shopping cart in a store. A happy dog wearing a service vest with a white cross walks beside them. The store shelves are filled with colorful products in the background.
Read our latest blog “Life of a Service Dog” to learn about what being a service dog is really all about. What is expected of a service dog on the job? What happens when they make a “mistake”? And is this the right job for all dogs? Read our blog here>>
Illustration of a person in a baseball cap sitting with a happy dog. Text reads: Volunteer! We are currently looking for new team members with experience in a variety of areas. Visit www.atlasdog.org/volunteer or email opportunities@atlasdog.org.

We are looking for volunteers who have skills and time to help in the following areas:

  • Marketing
  • Fund Development
  • Grant Writing
  • IT Administration

If you are interested in volunteering with Atlas, please contact opportunities@atlasdog.org

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