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  • KipawaK

    'Certified' dog walkers

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    wizardW
    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.
  • agilebasenjiA

    Ocotopus' garden

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    I enjoyed the video, whilst in Kefalonia snorkelling i saw several Octopi , i think they're fascinating creatures. The ones i saw stayed very still, don't think i'd of been so keen if one had shot towards me.
  • Rita JeanR

    Merry Christmas

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    BasenjimammaB
    Merry Christmas all. We have no snow, no sleet, but it is cold..about 35 and let me tell you, that is cold in Houston… Hope y'all have a great morning with lots of goodies, gifts and relaxing time with you families.. Petra and Otis..the giftwrapping paper eating basenji...and lets not forget about the bows..
  • Tayda_LennyT

    I'm torturing myself

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    dmcartyD
    Actually - I posted it on the Podengo group - lots of members in the area and looks like might be something from one of the hunt packs (or a golden GSD mix) Maybe one of them will bite.
  • VanessaV

    I got Groomed???

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    soulmateS
    my dogs also do that. I think Gromit can find out which cream you are using by the taste of it. Regards, Esther
  • L

    Merry Christmas!

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    BasenjiDivaB
    We had a lovely day with family and friends. Cory got a new coat and enjoyed a big bone in her crate while we all opened gifts. The crate was by the fireplace and she had a good vantage point without being tempted to assist in the unwrapping of gifts. She hadn't ever seen a fire in the fireplace before and wasn't too sure about it at first. (We don't get too many chances in coastal Georgia to justify building a fire.) We hope everyone's Christmas was as good. Pat