On Friday, May 20, K9 Connection, an OPCC pilot project in which at-risk teenagers work with homeless shelter dogs, held its graduation ceremonies at John Adams Middle School in Santa Monica.The three-week course is designed to build self-confidence in the students, as they prepare the dogs to be adopted by families. The program combines a mixture of classroom activities and hands-on training of dogs recruited from local animal shelters and pet adoption agencies. Among the lessons learned by the students are an awareness of both the risks of uncontrolled and impulsive behavior and the power of positive reinforcement as an alternative to force and violence.
You might be interested in …
Meeting Highlights a New Heart for Santa Monica:
Parallel needs for redevelopment of Santa Monica’s Civic Center and the rebuilding of Santa Monica High School have prompted the School District to propose a major collaborative joint use project.At a March 9 presentation on […]
Santa Monica Puppetry Center:
The Puppetry Center is the perfect inexpensive, multi-age and non-denominational destination for the holidays, with a sing along and free treats after every show! Holiday Show Times: December 20 – January 4, daily at 2:00 […]
Sweet Laurel Bakery Will Not Reopen in Palisades, Closes Santa Monica Pickup Spot
Sweet Laurel opened its flagship store in Palisades Village in 2018 and built a strong following across West Los Angeles....
Read more
SM.a.r.t. Column: Santa Monica Isn’t Rebounding Yet. It’s Replacing
Santa Monica officially reports numerous new business openings, often highlighted by the media as signs of economic recovery. However, a...
Read more
