SHELTER DOGS FOR
VETERANS
TRAINING SHELTER DOGS AS SERVICE DOGS FOR VETERANS AND FIRST RESPONDERS SUFFERING FROM PTSD, TBI AND MST
PHILOSOPHY
Sharon believes that all dogs should be trained using no harm emotionally or physically. Training of dogs should be fun and painless for both the dog and owner. Sharon also believes that diet and nutrition play a very important role in a dog's behavior and actively promotes a holistic approach for your pet. Keeping your dog happy, healthy and well trained keeps the owner happy and healthy as well.
SHARON CALLAN
​President
Sharon Callan is a Certified Dog Trainer. Sharon is actively working with the Pickens County Animal Shelter in Jasper, Floyd County Animal Shelter in Rome, and Gilmer County Animal Shelter in Ellijay.
She has also worked with Our Pals Place, Humane Society of Blue Ridge, and Homeward Bound. Sharon graduated from Animal Behavior College.
She trained with one of Atlanta, Georgia's leading trainers, Susan Giordano M.Ed.,CPDT of K9U. She continues to study new techniques and regularly attends seminars, workshops provided by leading instructors.
Sharon's work has included training of many household pets, shelter dogs, a pot belly pig, two Senegal Parrots and a Frizzle chicken all through positive reward based training. She works with dogs with behavior issues as well.
Sharon's goal is to save as many dogs lives through rescue from High Kill Shelters as possible and match with veterans in need.
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Sharon is now: 1. Instructor/ Evaluator for CLASS / APDT Program 2. Therapy Dog Trainer 3. Instructor for " Be A Tree" Program 4. Canine Good Citizen Evaluator/AK 5. Train PTSD/TBI Service Dogs 6. Instructor/ Evaluator STAR Puppy/ AKC 7. TADSAW Trainer 8. READ Team 9. Member Wounded Warrior Program 10. Professional Member American Professional Dog Trainers 11. Member of TDI, Therapy Dogs Inc.
PETER CALLAN
Vice President/Treasurer
Peter grew up in a small town in Southern Ontario, Canada.
He earned a BA in Economics and So​ciology at the University of Western Ontario at London, Ontario. He further earned an Intermediate Accounting Certificate at Conestoga College of Arts and Technology at Kitchener, Ontario.
He has been employed in accounting fields in both Canada and the United States, in the Public and Private sectors.
Since moving to North Georgia in 1998, he and his wife Sharon have been deeply involved in the rescue and adoption of all breeds of dogs.
They have several of their own “Canine Children” at home with them.
​He has worked as a volunteer for the Blue Ridge Humane Society, Homeward Bound and the Pickens County Animal Shelter.
He has participated with Rescue Groups including the transportation of adopted dogs to their new “Forever” owners.
In 2012 he teamed with his rescued and adopted pet Andy to earn the Canine Good Citizen Award.
Peter has been trained and certified in Dog and Cat First Aid through Cold Nose College.​.
ETHAN HUNT
Junior Trainer
Ethan shares a proud ancestry of military veterans and comes to us with a keen understanding of animal behavior, many years of animal training, and a personal understanding of (TBI) Traumatic Brain Injuries.
Ethan sustained a TBI 8 years ago while playing soccer. Ethan has experienced first-hand the hurdles involved in getting your life back on track after a life-altering injury.
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Ethan was raised in a home where animal rescue and training were the everyday routine. As soon as he was able Ethan put his passion to work.
He now serves as a trainer and Lead Zoo Keeper at The North Georgia Zoo in Cleveland.
His trained animals have received roles in The Walking Dead series, a Guinness commercial, and numerous music videos.