How you can get involved!

Alyssa is our first intern with Harrisburg’s Great Dog Program from Penn State University. She was able to design her own internship with our organization to meet her graduation requirements while supporting our organization. Alyssa comes from a background in professional dog training as well and through her internship has played an integral part in updating our business plan, our volunteer program, and much more. We are excited to have her as a part of our team and look forward to creating more internship opportunities for college students.

My name is Rima and I am a Sophomore at Franklin and Marshall College, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I am so excited to gain new experience working with Harrisburg's Great Dog Program, assisting the organization throughout many aspects including business, marketing, and overall supporting it as a whole. I have a dog of my own in my hometown Westport, Connecticut, and last year worked in a dog boarding facility, where I was able to learn various dog training skills. I can’t wait to expand my knowledge on dog obedience training, work with new people, and learn more about the program's mission itself this semester with Harrisburg's Great Dog Program!