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  • 'Certified' dog walkers

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    It seems to me there are a couple of issues here. I don't think a shelter wants just any JoeBloe walking in one day to say "hey I'd like to help by walking your dogs". The shelter needs to know something about its volunteers though a criminal check might be a bit much. If someone has been volunteering at a shelter for some time so the staff knows them and now new policies are being put into effect, then the shelter should have some sort of informational meeting/handout for all its volunteers so they know what and why. And even when volunteers have been accepted, some mini-training should be included for handling dogs. Many shelter dogs have been abused so I wouldn't want a volunteer who grew up under the "old" system of training with spanking and collar yerking now handling a special needs dog. Actual certification for dog walkers - no - the government intrudes enough.
  • Where's AJ #22

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    Belinda, I forgot to mention how happy I was to see your post this morning. We have missed you and AJ! Do not forget about us. We love seeing you here.
  • What's going on here??

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    I keep Billy the Exterminator on speed dial just in case.
  • Hi-dee, y'all

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    Well we miss you, but, ….have fun!
  • We're Engaged

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    Congrats on your engagement! I know Courtney Thorne-Smith had her B and her other dog in the wedding. I think B's look great in tuxedos;-)
  • It's almost over!!!!

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    Yay for you! Only 3 more weeks