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"Securing the future of the American Pit Bull Terrier as a cherished family companion."
Meet BAD RAP's Officers
Programs:
Education
Our popular free and low cost Pit Ed Classes run weekly in Berkeley every Saturday. Participants work their dogs hard and learn basic handling
skills, dealing with breed traits and responsible ownership protocol. Awarded by the American Humane Association in 2006 for Best Practices in Behavior and Training. More Info

Free CGC Coaching Classes help intermediate handlers and their dogs
pass the Canine Good Citizen Test. Certified dogs make better breed ambassadors.
More Info
The Ambassadog Project is an education/adoption effort operated in partnership with Oakland Animal Services. Five BR dogs rotate through the shelter's kennels.
Free orientations and materials educate hundreds of visitors each year. For more info: Ambassadog Project
Conference Workshops for
shelters and animal care givers. We focus on understanding breed norms, assessing pit bulls for adoption programs and working with the challenges of
housing and training sheltered pit bulls. Also:
promoting dogs for increased adoption rates, working with volunteers and
screening/educating homes for permanent, successful adoptions. Additionally, BAD RAP hosts a yearly Pit Bull Conference in Oakland, CA for animal care professionals.
Conference highlights: 2005 and 2006.
Our educational mission reaches the general public through the power of
the Internet. Our popular and informative website averages 3000 visitors a day. A
large team of volunteers work behind the scenes to answer questions and give help
to hundreds who need breed specific advice and referrals.
Outreach Events at Pet Fairs and other venues bring BAD RAP's
educational mission to the streets. A dedicated body of volunteers handle demo
dogs and answer questions. The BR 'CGC Drill Team' shows off impressive obedience
skills to audiences at larger events throughout the bay area. More Info
BR offers Dog Safety Classes to city employees that interact with
dogs.
Rescue
 BR's successful Foster Care Program
serves as a model program for pit bull placement. Selected dogs are
home fostered, trained and socialized by pit bull experienced volunteers. Once
ready, our 'ambassadors' are offered for adoption to quality, breed educated
homes. Nearly 400 pit bulls and pit crosses have found a second chance at life
via this program. More Info
Rescue Support. BR supports other rescue efforts by offering free
evaluations, training and placement advice.
Owner Support
BR members enjoy free training, online help and discussion, and an
understanding network of pit bull owners that can support them during these
trying times. Members participate in parades, events and social get togethers.
Many organize dog play groups and enjoy the camraderie that can only come from
hanging out with like minded souls!
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