We all know that dogs have been forever called mans best friendand throughout the pandemic dog adoptions increased because more people wanted to have acompanion during lockdowns. In our area there were several pets adopted and there is a new service that will help you train your newfour-leggedfriend.
Purpose Pups LLC in Houlton is now open and hosting a grand opening this Saturday June 12from noon until 5:00 pm.The family-owned business specializes in full-servicedog training and several Elite Dog Trainings solutions. Tyler Jonesis the trainer for Purpose Pups which is owned by his parents David and Helen Jones. David is a retired Navy veteran and Helen has been achildren'sdisabilityadvocate for over 40 years.
Meet Tyler Jones:
Whats behind the name?
Purpose Pups name is not incidental. P.U.R.P.O.S.E.ProvideUsefulReliablePartnershipsOurSocietyEmploys. If youve ever adopted a pet for general purposes or for therapeutic reasons then you know that the intention behind the name is spot on.
But theres got to be more to the story?
Yes,there is more to the story of Purpose Pups and how the business came into realization.It's a great story of redemption and a reminder that even when you get knocked down in life theres always a chance to get back up and keep fighting. Tylercame up with the idea for Purpose Pups while in the NEADS(National Education for Assistance Dog Services)Prison Pup program.After being sentenced to 9 years for a nonviolent marijuana crimeTyler was able to receive excess of 7,000 hours of positivereinforcement-basedtraining.
Take on Tyler's attitude
At a time in life when many people would give up or continue on the same journey, Tyler made the choice to better himself. He hit the ground running with his vision of Purpose Pups. As you cansee,he is well versed in dog traininghad has his animal trainer certifications from the Department of Labor.
Purpose Pups can train your dog for obedience training, loose leash walking andcommand response.In my opinion, the most valuable service Tyler offers our area isService Dog Training. This is a huge need in Aroostook County right now and with adoptions on the rise there is a need for thisspecification.Tyler can work with service dogs, emotional support dogs, therapy dogs, and much more.
For more information stop by Purpose Pups at 70 Bangor Street in Houlton or follow Purpose Pups LLC Facebook page.A complete list of servicesareavailable at the Purpose Pups website
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