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Dr. Kip Leland – Vice-President, Board Director, Educational Content Specialist

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Hi! My name is Kip and I suppose this is the place to tell you a little bit about myself. I am a wife, a mother of three incredible men and a grandmother of two adorable grandchildren (and one is a girl!). I am retired educator, writer and photographer and now a proud board member of this amazing foundation. I hold a Doctorate in Education as well as other degrees, credentials and certificates and am published in both print and media. In other words, I have been at this thing called life for a long time and I have learned a few things along the way. 

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More information available upon request.

ABOUT

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Mission Statement

The Barker Dog Foundation®, (BDFI) provides an innovative learning platform creating a unique researched-based educational atmosphere to facilitate a strong human canine connection. 

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Our mission is to improve team’s effectiveness through education, communication, and community service; and to create a nurturing environment fostering mutual respect for both humans and canines.

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The Barker Dog Foundation® is committed to enhancing working dog teams through research, education and advocacy.

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PURPOSE

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Promote the advancement of education and/or science in the area of dogs assisting people in their daily lives.

 

Explore the biological, affective, psycho-social and cognitive aspects of working human/canine teams. 

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Reduce prejudice and discrimination of working dog teams through education and community outreach; decreasing social tensions while leaving a positive impression behind. 

 

Advocate for human/canine team's rights secured by law through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other pertinent legislation.

CONTACT

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Address:

The Barker Dog Foundation

P. O. Box 1974

Laramie, Wyoming 82073

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Phone: (307)  219-BDFI (2334) 

Email: barkerdogfoundation@gmail.com

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The Barker Dog Foundation® is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt non-profit organization, tax ID# 85-1400979

"Education, Advocacy, and Outreach for Working Dogs and their Handlers"

©2021 Barker Dog Foundation®, Inc. (BDFI)

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

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