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.
Never leave a child alone with a dog!!
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@Rita:
I must say at least I like what I see was a good thing what good nature dog. They say Pit Bull's are no good goes back to how the dog is raised.
Rita Jean
That's not a pit bull, that's a bull terrier.
Still a good fellow though
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Looks like the Dog is enjoying it -
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EskiLovr thank you for correct not Pit but a bull my point being for the rep these dogs get look how sweet this one is.
Rita Jean
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I was not aware that Bull Terriers were ever confused with Pit Bulls since they are two different breeds. Of course one of the things that brought more awareness to the Bull Terrier was portrayal of the Spuds McKenzie dog character created by a marketing team to promote Bud Lite during the 1980's around the time of the super bowl.
Jason
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Rita, thanks for always adding to a thread. May I kindly suggest that punctuation may make your comments easier to read and enjoy.
Hope those were washable markers, the theatrical oils don't wash off, they wear off…..after a LONG time!!! Been there, done that with my long passed Snorkie. One of my favorite memories of small kid and favored dog/brother.
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Hey, it looked like a blank canvas! Had to do something about that…
Didn't we recently see photos of a Basenji with markers?
(Ms. Rita, I find your comments easily understood.)
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Thank ya very kindly AJ and friend Belinda.
Rita Jean
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I remember reading (on this forum maybe) that this happened to someone's dog just before show night :eek:
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I remember reading (on this forum maybe) that this happened to someone's dog just before show night :eek:
Did they win anything like BIC (Best in creativity)?
