TRUE BLUE
TRUE BLUE
YOUTH AND CANINE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Building TRUE BLUE Leaders through Canine Behavioral Training and Strategic Personal Development.
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The TRUE BLUE Academy offers an engaging hands-on training experience that pairs youth with
canine companions to foster leadership, responsibility, and life skills. It is offered in two formats which include personal leadership development, practical hands-on dog training experience, and comprehensive canine care and training.
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FORMAT 1 - TRUE BLUE Primary is 20 hours, meets weekly for 10 sessions and includes additional online training, field trip, guest speakers, group capstone project and graduation.
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FORMAT 2 - Mini Sessions are 90 minute sessions offered weekly. Registered students can choose and sign up for available mini sessions.
COST: Free - Students Scholarships have been provided​​
STATEGIC PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Students will gain essential life skills, including:​
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LIVING “TRUE BLUE”- EMBRACING VULNERABILITY AND VALUES
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STRENGTHENING SELF DISCIPLINE
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DEVELOPING THE PATH FROM VISION TO COMPLETION
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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS
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BUILDING AND MAINTAIN HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
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CONFLICT RESOLUTION TECHNIQUES
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NAVIGATING CHALLENGES, CRITICISM, AND ANXIETY WITH RESILIENCE
​​​ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION PROCESS
​ELEGIBILITY:
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Students ages 10-15 (Students 16-19 can apply to be student volunteers. Resident of Laurens/Newberry County. Dogs provided by White Dog Blue.
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APPLICATION PROCESS:
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Complete Online Interest Form
Attend In-Person Interview with Parent or Guardian
Complete & Return Application Packet by Required Date​
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CANINE BEHAVIORAL TRAINING
Participants will explore topics such as:​
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· UNDERSTANDING DOG BREEDS AND TEMPERAMENTS
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· CANINE COMMUNICATION AND PSYCHOLOGY
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· PROPER CARE/PLAY/EXERCISE
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· BUILDING A POSITIVE HUMAN—CANINE BOND
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· TRAINING TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS
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· BEST PRACTICES FOR BALANCED TRAINING
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· PREPARATION FOR THE CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST
