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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update

What shelter-in-place means for animal shelters.

Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center will be open from 10am – 4pm by appointment only. To schedule an appointment to adopt an animal, please email .

We will continue to provide the following services to our community:

  • The Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center’s Pet Food Assistance Program feeds 100’s of dogs and cats each month in coordination with different partner organizations throughout the community.  Our Pet Food Assistance Program is also available to anyone who is experiencing financial hardship and might need a little help providing food for their beloved pet(s). We coordinate individual pet food packaging and delivery to those in need and in these times that includes pet owners who are struggling with the loss of employment due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Food can be picked up from the Center Thursday – Saturday from 10am – 1pm.
  • Owner relinquishments of puppies and kittens under 8 weeks of age by appointment only.  To schedule an appointment please fill out the form on our website. 
  • Fostering animals is especially critical right now, since we anticipate fewer people will be coming in to adopt pets amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Thanks to our incredible volunteers, we do not currently need fosters, but that may change in the coming days. If you would like to help us be prepared for that eventuality, you can sign up here.
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Dog Training

Dog Training Casses 2019

We are excited to bring group dog training classes to the Pet Adoption Center! Our classes will show you how to use positive training methods while teaching your dog good behaviors. These methods get amazing results that last and the best thing is you never have to hurt, harm or intimidate your dog to get behaviors.

ADOLESCENT PUPPY PLAYGROUP

Geared towards teenaged pups practicing their dog-dog social skills in a safe and supervised setting, we offer Adolescent Playgroup!

Trainers narrate play and combine pups who are compatible playmates, monitoring carefully to make sure puppies are learning and having good experiences.

PUPPY K

Puppy Kindergarten is designed to meet the training and socialization needs of pups that are under 18 weeks old. Owners and their pups learn to adapt to new people, dogs, environments, and experiences.

LEVEL 1: GROUP DOG TRAINING

This is an introductory-level course that addresses training areas of immediate concern to dog owners.

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) is a certification program developed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The CGC Program is open to mixed breed and purebred dogs, and stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs.

PRIVATE TRAINING

Dogs that may need a personalized training plan, young puppies, or fearful/reactive dogs will benefit from private training. Each session is personalized to fit you and your dog's needs by using positive reinforcement from MSRPAC Dog Trainer Kaite Stoll. Request a phone consultation by sending us your contact information, to see if your dog would do best in this program. Available sessions:

In-home Consultation:  $145 (90 minutes)
In-home Individual Session $135 (60 minutes)
In-home Private Training Package (4 weeks):  $500
Training Package (conducted at MSRPAC, 6-weeks in length):  $495
 

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Meet Our Trainers

We use positive reinforcement training methods that are approved by veterinarians and the top leaders in the dog training industry. We offer a wide variety of services and tailor our training plans to meet the needs of each individual pet.

  • Jason Rae

    CDPT-KA certified trainer

    Jason Rae has been a dog trainer for more than 15 years and has maintained Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) which has the mark of high professional distinction in the dog training community. Jason helps to train staff and volunteers throughout Southern California, using positive training methods. He is the on staff trainer/behaviorist at the Mary S Roberts Pet Adoption Center. Jason has an immense passion in educating canine adopters using positive methods without hurting or harming their new pets. With over a decade of experience, in dog training, animal shelter and the rescue community, he has created many programs that are helping shelter dogs overcome behavioral issues such as fear, aggression and shyness.

    Jason Rae has become one of the industry leaders in post adoption training with an on-line platform called Strut my Mutt (strutmymutt.com). Developed to provide online training videos for the brand new adopters from the moment they take home their new dog. Videos are short, simple, and can easily be watched from any computer or mobile device with the intention to keep dogs in the homes should behavioral issues arise. Many shelters across the county are now using Sturt My Mutt as a tool for successful adoptions.

    When you get past all of the professional stuff, Jason is a down to earth country boy from Texas who LOVES helping dogs and people!

    Jason has been a trainer with MSRPAC since November of 2015. He is CDPT-KA certified.

  • Katie Stoll

    CDPT-KA certified trainer

    Katie has devoted her life to dogs and helping owners create a better relationship with their own dog. She believes that passion drives success, and behind every successful Canine, there’s a person who’s passionate about aiding in that success. That’s where Katie comes in! As an avid dog lover from a young age, she has spent her entire life dedicated to studying and understanding more about man (or woman’s!) best friend, and the extraordinary influence that dogs have on our own lives. Her mission is to change the way people look at dog training, and redefine “obedience.”

    Katie began her career as a Professional Dog Trainer at a young age. After over 12 years of professional training, she continues to remain up to date on the most recent positive reinforcement training methods and techniques, and also continues her education through attending training seminars and conferences, such as clicker expo, and is a member of the Association of Peg Dog Trainers (APDT.) To further educate herself in the world of dog sports, she has begun formal agility training with her own dogs, as well as achieving trick titles with them.

    When she is not helping clients, Katie also been volunteers with the non-profit organization Freedom Dogs that trains service dogs for wounded warriors returning with PTSD, Traumatic brain injuries, and mobility issues.

    Katie has been a trainer with MSRPAC since October of 2019. She is KPA- CTP certified.