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.
SkidBoot - An Awesome Dog
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I thought for certain I had posted on here before about an amazing dog named Skidboot, but I can't seem to find anything. It's definitely worth sharing.
Wouldn't it be awesome to teach a 'senji some of those tricks??
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That was such an amazing dog!!! I'm sure some of those tricks can be taught to a Basenji, but it would take many "treat bribes." You know the Basenji attitude… "WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?" Gotta love 'em though!!!
