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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.
  • Dog's new best friend

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    I think the article is very informative. Thanks for sharing.
  • Rant about neighbor's treatment of their dogs.

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    My laugh of the day, agilebasenji!
  • In the : Don't I wish category

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    LOL I'd take that bet…. and sell you nice wood filler.
  • Why dogs don't like Halloween

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    I like the dog in the fish costume drinking from the lake.
  • Don't give up

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    Somebody wrote a letter to the editor in this morning's paper suggesting a microchip before he escapes again.