Jalisco’s road to recovery was slow and had a few bumps along the way, but with the patience and perseverance of our behavior team, he was able to overcome every obstacle. To the average observer, dogs like Jalisco might seem beyond repair – too terrified to ever be a loving, happy pet. Here at the SPCA of Texas, we see something different. We see opportunity.

The Behavior Rehabilitation Program was created through research done at the ASPCA’s Learning Lab, where behavior specialists work with shy and fearful dogs to help them reach the point where they are able to find their forever homes. The ASPCA, which is a separate entity from the SPCA of Texas, chose us as their first partner to implement the program outside of the ASPCA.

Today, Jalisco still has quite a way to go on his journey to live a stress-free, happy life. He’s much more inclined to show his playful side and even solicits affection from his human friends. While he waits to find his forever family, volunteers and staff will continue to work on building Jalisco’s ability to trust humans. He’ll need a patient adopter to help him with potty training – just like a puppy, Jalisco hasn’t had the opportunity to learn yet!