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.
My non basenji dogs :)
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As I don't own a Basenji yet I thought I would share some photos of the two I currently own
This is Charlie who is just over a year old male cross breed, we got him from a rescue group when he was a pup.
And Freja who is a 8 month old female German Shepherd dog.
And one of them together
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Both beautiful! I am definitely more drawn to Charlie! What a face!
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Charlie looks very b mix to me.
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Charlie looks very b mix to me.
Any idea where he came from?No, he was dumped with his litter mates at a Vet. Every little mate was a different colour, black, white ,tan , brindle… you name it.
He was listed as a staffy x but its quite obvious now he isn't that.But he clean himself like a cat ( which I have heard is a Basenji characteristic) and also doesn't like getting wet or swimming.
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As soon as I saw Charlie I was thinking he looked part Basenji, it was the face shape that looks like it too me. From your remarks it sounds like he might be part B also, with cleaning like a cat, and hating water, Very Interesting! Whatever he is he's beautiful and the Shepard as well.
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Awe they are both very cute
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What sweet & beautiful dogs you have!
