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.
Seeing eye dog substitute: a ponni!
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This made me smile. What a sweet Ponni!
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Interesting video, i think any animal that shows potential could be considered a service animal, why just stick to Dogs ?
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I was working a rescue booth at a venue in Wa and there was a service horse, like this one, there…very cool..and strong enough to help haul a larger person up from the ground.
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Interesting video, i think any animal that shows potential could be considered a service animal, why just stick to Dogs ?
Maybe someone just might try for guide Apes! They are considered the most intelligent animals, so it wouldn't surprise me. :p
