The FETCH Project
Welcome to The FETCH Project. FETCH provides opportunities for incarcerated and formerly incarcerated adults by working with various employers within our community. We are a registered 501(c)(3) committed to serving our community from the inside out, breaking down barriers and building bridges between graduates of our program and society at large. The most powerful thing about our organization is that we started in a correctional facility. Almost all of our founding members have been impacted by incarceration and have been given a voice to make the world a better place. As an organization, we not only serve the people that come through our program but we work with shelter dogs and our rescue community to provide training and behavior rehabilitation services. Additionally, we provide a variety of training opportunities for people and their dogs. Please feel free to get in touch at any point! We’re happy to speak with you about our programs, discuss possible partnerships, and learn more about how we can help you and your dogs.
Meet The Amazing FETCH Team!
Once an individual is accepted into our program, they are considered a dog training apprentice and work under a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. All apprenticeships start with an 8-week lecture series on advanced canine behavior, working with clients in a helping profession, and essential business practices. Apprentices then complete a 12-week hands-on mentorship applying the skills learned in class. While our trainers work with us during their incarceration, they are actively working on writing behavioral case studies, teaching classes, and producing content for our YouTube channel. Our goal is to prepare successful graduates of our program for work in the dog training and animal care industry, as they are often seeking employment with one of our community partners. We are also in the process of creating opportunities for graduates of our program to continue working for The FETCH Project upon release.
Janee
Executive Director/ Program Trainer
Janee is the founder of The FETCH Project. Janee, assumed the role as the prison dog program Head Trainer, in 2018. Her passion for dogs and helping people led her to create The FETCH project.
Ryan
Founding Member/Board of Directors
Ryan currently supports The FETCH Project as a valued trainer and active member of the Board of Directors while working diligently to obtain his CDT certification through the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP).
Daniel
Founding Member/Board of Directors
Daniel currently works as a dog trainer for the Inmate Dog Alliance Project of Idaho (IDAPI) and, he is awaiting the completion of his IACP membership so that he may continue working towards receiving his Certified Dog Trainer’s (CDT) certification.
Adam
Board of Directors
Adam currently works as an enthusiastic dog trainer for the Inmate Dog Alliance Project of Idaho (IDAPI) and serves on the FETCH Board of Directors. He is also working to obtain his Certified Dog Trainer certification through the International Association of Canine Professionals.
James
Certified Dog Trainer
James wasn’t planning on making a career out of dog training. Training shelter dogs just happened to be the best job that the prison had to offer. He had already been in prison for 15 years. James eagerly completed FETCH training and dived into support for bringing these tools to the community.
Chris
Certified Dog Trainer
Chris is a member of the FETCH pilot project and Founding Board, he currently serves on the Board of Directors. He is also a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), through which he is currently pursuing his Certified Dog Trainer (CDT) certificate.
Nate
Certified dog trainer
Nate has been able to obtain a job as a dog trainer, where he helps train and rehabilitate shelter dogs for the Inmate Dog Alliance Project of Idaho (IDAPI). After months of helping shelter dogs obtain their forever family, Nate got accepted as a participant of the FETCH program.
Vincent
Certified dog trainer
Vincente is apart of the Inmate Dog Alliance Project of Idaho (IDAPI), probably had a very low chance at a good future. He has helped to graduate six dogs who have gone on to good homes and live happy lives. He has been promoted to Primary Trainer. He was accepted to be part of the incredible and exciting FETCH program and looks forward to graduating
Miguel
Certified dog trainer
Miguel Torres has been training dogs for the Inmate Dog Alliance Project of Idaho (IDAPI) for five years. During that time, he has developed a love for dogs and helping teach what he has learned in the program. He teaches positive reinforcement techniques through the program and will be getting his training certificate soon.
Adam
Certified dog trainer
Adam Nation, a hard working and reliable person that sincerely loves not only helping people but animals as well. Adam currently works as a dog trainer for the Inmate Dog Alliance Project of Idaho (IDAPI), training and rehabilitating shelter dogs for the Idaho Humane Society. He also serves as a member of the FETCH program and is an upcoming graduate.
Kallen
Certified dog trainer
Kallen is currently on a mission to get a more in-depth understanding of dog training, behavioral modification, and theory through The FETCH Project (FETCH). He’s been training dogs for the last two years for the Inmate Dog Alliance Project of Idaho (IDAPI), a partnership with the Idaho Humane Society. He looks forward to growing and learning more dog training skills.
Tony
Founding board member/board of directors
Tony has been certified through FETCH in advanced dog training and behavioral modification and is seeking a CDT certification through the International Association of Canine Professionals. His training style focuses on the connection between animal and trainer. Tony is a Founding Board member and sitting on the Board of Directors.