Canine Leadership Program

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Canine Leadership Program

Teaching youth a better way to see the world one paw at a time.

An innovative program aimed at finding homes for abandoned Fort Bend County dogs while teaching important life skills to youth in the Detention Center and the Juvenile Leadership Academy. The youth in the program gain valuable skills - responsibility, patience, compassion and perseverance - that will help them become productive members of the community. Dogs are selected by Fort Bend County Animal

Services and then taken to the kennels at the Detention center. Youth who participate in the program train the dogs in basic obedience and teach a few cute tricks. After doing research about the dogs they create adoption flyers and folders of information to be given to the adopting family.

05/13/2026

The canine leadership program is at 100% youth-led, giving the youth the opportunity to build real world communication skills through hands-on training, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. Watching their confidence grow alongside their dogs has been incredible to see. 🐾

05/11/2026

Learning pack mentality is vital for dogs, because dogs are social, pack-oriented animals that feel secure, confident, and balanced when they have consistent leadership and structure, preventing anxiety and a number of behavioral issues. CLP gives these shelter animals a way to learn how to live in a healthy pack environment. This also teaches our youth that consistency is better than perfection.💙🐶

All dogs in the Canine Leadership Program can be adopted by contacting the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter. youthprograms bethechange fbpfy

04/22/2026

Youth quote of the week : “I love when the dog program comes, it gets my mind off of school work.” Research indicates that the presence of dogs lowers cortisol levels, increases reading fluency by 12% to 30%, and enhances social cohesion by decreasing behavioral issues like aggression and hyperactivity. Everything this program is about.💙🐶

All dogs in the Canine Leadership Program can be adopted by contacting the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter. youthprograms bethechange fbpfy

04/12/2026

It’s not always cuddles, and training… sometimes it’s dishes, kennels, and 💩 duty.
This is where the real lessons happen; responsibility, teamwork, and showing up every single day, even when you don’t feel like it. 💙🐶

All dogs in the Canine Leadership Program can be adopted by contacting the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter. youthprograms bethechange fbpfy

04/08/2026

Our JJAEP youth doing a great job with training today. 💙🐶

All dogs in the Canine Leadership Program can be adopted by contacting the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter. youthprograms bethechange fbpfy

03/24/2026

Over 60% of our youth have dogs at home, and with that comes a lot of “why did they tear this up?!” moments. That’s why learning about enrichment toys is part of our curriculum. Today’s lesson goes beyond these kennel walls, our youth take this knowledge home, helping their families better understand their dogs and create healthier, happier environments for everyone.💙🐶

All dogs in the Canine Leadership Program can be adopted by contacting the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter.

03/20/2026

Dawson isn't just any dog here, he's our longest CLP resident 🐾

And there's a reason he's the youths favorite. Dawson is the confidence builder some of these youth need without even knowing it. His patience, his consistency, the way he shows up every single time... it's bigger than just commands.

Through the Canine Leadership Program, these youth are developing the 5 Positive Youth Development principles, building competence, confidence, connection, character, and caring with every interaction.

Watching them work with him, you can see the bond, the trust, and the pride on both sides. He's been here the longest, but he's still changing lives every day.💙🐶

All dogs in the Canine Leadership Program can be adopted by contacting the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter.

03/17/2026

Week six of our curriculum is all about connection💙Our youth write meaningful letters to potential adopters of (Dawson, Larry, Chumba, and Saffron). Here are a few we would love for you all to read and share.💙🐶

All dogs in the Canine Leadership Program can be adopted by contacting the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter. youthprograms bethechange fbpfy

03/03/2026

Our girl Saffron’s transformation has been incredible to watch! With patience, consistency, and a whole lot of heart our youth have helped her grow into a dog who listens closely and trusts her handler. Sing her progress reminds them that girl takes time and they’re capable of amazing things too.💙🐶

All dogs in the Canine Leadership Program can be adopted by contacting the Fort Bend County Animal Shelter. youthprograms bethechange fbpfy

02/23/2026

The youth from our JLA (Juvenile Leadership Academy) were given a unique opportunity to tour .fbcas . They gained valuable insights into the Canine Leadership Program and learned how the hard work and patience of its participants helps dogs find their forever homes. A huge thank you to Barbara, Marcus, Kellie, and Maddy for collaborating to provide the youth with an unforgettable tour. Your guidance helped them recognize the positive impact they have on their community. 💙🐶

02/18/2026

Help us wish a very happy birthday to Aurora! Have a wonderful day, week & year! (Sorry I’m one day late) 🎂🥳🐾🥰

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Houston, TX

Telephone

+12816337348

Website

http://fbpfy.org/

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