K9 Youth Alliance

K9 Youth Alliance is a small non-profit organization based in Pasadena, California, with a team of four employees. The organization focuses on the positive impact the human-animal bond can have on both youth and shelter dogs. K9 Youth Alliance's mission is to enrich the lives of young people from disadvantaged communities by promoting their socio-emotional growth through interaction with dogs. K9 Youth Alliance offers three-week programs where kids and shelter dogs learn together. These programs incorporate humane education and rewards-based dog training techniques. Students gain valuable experience by socializing the dogs, teaching them basic commands, and building trusting relationships. Through these interactions, K9 Youth Alliance aims to empower both the youth and the shelter dogs. Youth participants develop empathy, enhance their communication skills, and cultivate a positive outlook. The dogs, in turn, receive much-needed socialization and training, increasing their chances of finding loving homes. For more information about K9 Youth Alliance and their programs, please visit their website at k9youthalliance.org.