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Wautoma Rotary introduced to Grizz and Barktastic Behavior
Officer Lafe Hendrickson, K9 Grizz and Erin Flynn of Barktastic Behavior met with Wautoma Rotary on Feb. 7.
Waushara Argus on Thursday, February 15, 2024
The Wautoma Rotary members enjoyed learning about Barktastic Behavior. Erin Flynn from Bark-taskic Behavior along with Officer Lafe Hendrickson and Grizz presented information about how you may learn to train your dog to behave.
Grizz is currently used as an anxiety dog to calm and de-escalate intense situations. Lafe explained how Grizz was involved in a fatal shooting episode and survived with PTSD. Erin shared how her proven behavior training skills helped Grizz overcome the PTSD symptoms. Grizz is a valuable asset to law...
Waushara County Animal Shelter giving animals a brighter future
Board Member Erin Flynn helps WCAS move forward.
By News Staff on Thursday, December 26, 2023
By Hayley Sroka
The Waushara County Animal Shelter has been helping more pets find their forever home as they continue to grow. They opened their facility over one year ago, and are continuing to expand their access to animals in need.
The Waushara County Animal Shelter was officially certified in Oct. of 2022. In their first year the shelter was able to take in 22 dogs. This year they have taken in 46 dogs, and numbers are expected to rise in the upcoming year. The shelter has also accepted more cats this year, with two litters of kittens recently being weaned from their mother. From Dec. of 2022 to Dec. of 2023, WCAS has been able to adopt out 40 cats and 42 dogs....
Waushara County Animal Shelter giving animals a brighter future
Board Member Erin Flynn helps WCAS move forward.
By News Staff on Thursday, December 21, 2023
By Hayley Sroka
The Waushara County Animal Shelter has been helping more pets find their forever home as they continue to grow. They opened their facility over one year ago, and are continuing to expand their access to animals in need.
The Waushara County Animal Shelter was officially certified in Oct. of 2022. In their first year the shelter was able to take in 22 dogs. This year they have taken in 46 dogs, and numbers are expected to rise in the upcoming year. The shelter has also accepted more cats this year, with two litters of kittens recently being weaned from their mother. From Dec. of 2022 to Dec. of 2023, WCAS has been able to adopt out 40 cats and 42 dogs....
Waushara County Animal Shelter invites
the community to come sit, stay, and sip
Waushara County Animal Shelter Board members
By News Staff on Thursday, November 9, 2023
Waushara County Animal Shelter Board members gathered for a photo during an evening of cocktails and hors d’ouvres on Oct. 27: Jane Pfaller, Erin Flynn, Averi Schwersenska, Karen Tschurwald, Dr. Kristina Mott, Greg Foster, and Joe Wichman.
Barktastic Behavior gave dog training before Annual Color Hike
Erin supports with some "Trail Etiquette" training
By News Staff on Thursday, October 19, 2023
The 26th annual Fall Color Hike took place at the Bohn Lake Ice Age Trail area on Oct. 15. Chapter Coordinator, Randy Lennartz, invited Erin Flynn from Barktastic Behavior, to give a “Trail Etiquette” lesson before hikers hit the trail. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon, and there was an amazing turn out of hikers accompanied by their pets. The dogs were able to meet each other and get out some energy before the training started. Once Erin began, all of the dogs were very well behaved and she had their complete attention.
Erin had K-9 officer Grizz and his handler, Officer Hendrix, assist with modeling the behavior. Grizz made an excellent partner for Erin to demonstrate behavior management with. His mild manner and easy going temperament helped him through the training.
Erin went through what you should teach your pet before you hit the trail. ....
Wautoma Police Department adds
therapy dog, K9 Grizz
Barktastic Behavior to work with Grizz.
By News Staff on Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Police Chief Paul Mott said the Wautoma Police Department did not plan to implement a therapy dog program until 2024 but they were advised they would be receiving a trained K9 from another agency on June 15. The K9 Grizz, is a labradoodle Wautoma will be adopting after his handler from the Chetek Police Dept. was shot and killed in the line of duty. Grizz was with his handler during the shootout and now suffers from his own PTSD. A local trainer, Erin Flynn Barktastic Behavior, that specializes in dog anxiety will be working with Grizz. Wautoma Police Dept. will train and work with departments through the state that already have established therapy K9’s. These progressive departments include Stevens Point, Appleton, Milwaukee, Two Rivers, Chippewa Falls, Wausau, Lacrosse, Tomah, Oshkosh and many more. ...
Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Barktastic Behavior
Members of the Chamber and Barktastic Behavior
Waushara Argus on Thursday, June 1, 2023
Barktastic Behavior was recently welcomed to the Waushara Area Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 19. Barktastic Behavior, owned and operated by Erin Flynn, offers a variety of services to help with communication with your dog. Attending the ribbon cutting ceremony were Tracie Young, Patty Miller, Hillary LaFontaine, Mary Beth Pfaller, her daughter Ellis Pfaller, Erin Flynn, Richard Peterson, Jason Flynn, Lori Rinaldi, Sara Howen, Greg Foster, Benny the dog, Denise Klusmeyer, Becky Kleba, Carol Sattler, Roux Peterson, Archie Peterson, and Emily Peterson.
Waushara County Animal Shelter hosts open house for new facility
Board Members lend a hand for open house event.
By News Staff on Wednesday, May 24, 2023
These Waushara County Animal Shelter board members gathered for a picture for the Waushara Argus: Erin Flynn, board secretary and dog trainer, Joe Wichman, Greg Foster, Vice-President, and Karen Tschurwald, President. Not pictured: Jane Pfaller, Treasurer. The board members are volunteers and helped with tours, etc. during the open house. The shelter has 10 dog kennels, ....
Barktastic Behavior Contributes to Waushara County Animal Shelter
Book sales produce a nice donation.
January 14, 2023
On Jan. 14 The Nest donated $500 to the Waushara County Animal Shelter from the proceeds of their Betty White Golden Book sales. From left to right: Jane Pfaller (Treasurer), Karen Tschurwald (President), Erin Flynn (Secretary), Greg Foster (Vice President), Bruce Van Schaack (The Nest Owner), kneeling, Robert Nelson (The Nest Owner).
Barktastic Behavior Launches Social Sites
Facebook and Instagram go live.
January 2023
We are very excited to launch our Barktastic Behavior Facebook and Instagram pages. Please make sure to follow us on this journey. Your likes and your shares are greatly appreciated.
Waushara County Animal Shelter prepares for 2023 grand opening
Board and Staff Members plan for Spring open house event.
By News Staff on Wednesday, November 9, 2022
by Cindy Stevens
The Waushara County Animal Shelter located in Wautoma is in the final stages of state certification before the planned 2023 spring grand opening to the public. The no kill facility will be able to house ten dogs and ten cats according to Erin Flynn, spokesperson for the shelter. The shelter will have criteria regarding incoming animals in order to provide adoptions within the community.
Erin is a recent arrival from Milwaukee certified from the Karen Pryor Academy as a clicker dog trainer. She has plans of not only working with the animal shelter but of opening her own training business. Erin has a particular passion for rescue canines. She currently volunteers as the shelter’s computer software designer and will move to trainer once the center is open. ....