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.
Kipawa's thought of the day (Apr. 15)
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"I'm worried about the economy because Alpo is up to 99 cents a can. That's almost $7.00 in dog money."
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Nice to have a money conscience dog. Mojo's thought everyday-"It's all about me!"
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Pippin is with Mojo…it is ALL about him..and his needs..hehe..he even thinks our new baby chicks are for his pleassure..hehe
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What's "Alpo"?
Arleigh is with Pippin and Mojo…."me, me, umm, what about ME"....
And, no, he's not spoiled at all.....;)
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Shaye's thought of every day - "Damn leash!!!"
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Pippin's thought of the day..(or more like moment) is "Damn crate!!"..he is spending a few minutes in there getting un-dusted from the backyard brawl with the neighbors very slobbery dog..
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Hunter & Bandit suggest looking through the Sunday coupons. They can find a buy 1 get 1 free like no one's business!!!!
