TRUE BLUE
YOUTH AND CANINE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Combining Canine Behavioral Training and Strategic Personal Development to build TRUE BLUE Leaders.
The TRUE BLUE Academy is a hands on training experience for youth and their canine companions. Semesters run 10 weeks and start throughout the year. Sessions include: weekly group classes online assignments, guest presenters, volunteer service project, a group final project, and graduation ceremony.
Group sessions include: personal leadership development, learning "everything dog", and hands-on dog training.
Upon successfully completing all the TRUE BLUE Youth & Canine Leadership Academy,
students will receive The TRUE BLUE Certification and exclusive TB Badge.
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STATEGIC PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Students will be learning:
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NAVIGATE THE PATH FROM VISION TO COMPLETION
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SET & MAINTAIN GOALS
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INCREASE COMMUNICATION SKILLS
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DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
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CONFLICT RESOLUTION
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PROCESSING: DISAPPOINTMENTS, CRITICISM, FEARS, HOPES, DREAMS, ANXIETIES AND COMPLEX RELATIONSHIPS
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HOW TO BE TRUE BLUE BALANCING VULNERABILITY - VALUES - WORLD VIEW
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​​​ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION PROCESS
​ELEGIBILITY:
Girls 10 - 15 Years​​
Resident of Laurens County
10 Session Attendance Required
* Students do not need to have their own dog to attend.
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APPLICATION PROCESS:
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Complete Online Interest Form - You will receive the Application Packet to Complete
Complete & Return Application Packet by Required Date
Attend In-Person Interview with Parent or Guardian
* Students do not need to have their own dog to attend. Dogs will NOT attend all sessions. ALL dogs will need an up to date vaccination record and be behavior tested prior to attending. ​
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2025
FALL SEMESTER - September - November OPEN NOW
2026
SPRING SEMESTER - March - May
SUMMER SPECIAL DAY-LONG TRAININGS - TBD
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CANINE BEHAVIORAL TRAINING
Some of what will be covered.
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DOG BREEDS & TEMPERMENTS
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CANINE MIND & COMMUNICATION
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CARE/PLAY/EXERCISE
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CANINE LEARNING
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HUMAN/CANINE RELATIONSHIP
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TOOLS FOR TRAINING
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TRAINING BEST PRACTICES
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PREPARING FOR THE CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST
