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GWR is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization founded by Dr. Mark Johnson and specializes in humane and respectful capture and handling of wild and feral animals. Dr. Johnson is dedicated to teaching and advising wildlife and animal welfare professionals of all kinds and to bringing care, honor, and respect to animals whether they are free-ranging, captive, or feral animals.
GWR’s work and instruction is based on the most practical and effective field-oriented methods and equipment and explores conscious ways of working with the animals. In effect, we study not only ways of doing but also ways of being as we handle animals. With this conscious approach we observe our selves, choose how we respond to the excitement of capture and handling, and strive to learn from each animal so we can become a better person with each experience.
For wildlife professionals and university students, animal control officers and captive animal programs.
Assisting programs with logistics and operations for successful, humane, and professional wildlife capture and handling.
Our website and blog provides a growing library on equipment and techniques.
Feral Dog Blog
Instruction, photos, videos, and stories on humane and ethical dog capture, handling, and transport methods from Dr. Mark Johnson DVM and guest authors.
Y Pole Project
GWR is dedicated to see that every shelter in North America is aware of this valuable tool for handling fractious dogs. It is a safe, effective, and caring tool when used with compassionate dominance. GWR predicts that the Y pole can replace 75% use of the less humane snare pole. To accomplish our goal we are providing educational materials with our blog and Y Pole Page.
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The Most Complete Information Source On Y Poles