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 House Pub, St. Thomas, VI
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I am SO excited that this place opened up today! It's the first restaurant that allows pets indoors on this island. If anyone travels with their b's to St. Thomas, I'd love to see you here.
Personally, I'm heading down after dinner tonight. -
I am SO excited that this place opened up today! It's the first restaurant that allows pets indoors on this island. If anyone travels with their b's to St. Thomas, I'd love to see you here.
Personally, I'm heading down after dinner tonight.So is there a sign out in front that says "No collar no service"! :D:D:D
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Lol, would have been cute!
Brought Paco last night, but unfortunately is was all humans - the dogs had gone home for bedtime, I guess. Still, he enjoyed being able to roam around sniffing things and getting freaked out by the realistic dog statues on the floor everywhere.
