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.
Dancing dog, non b
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That was realy good, the Dog makes it look effortless to dance around on her hind legs and she does look like she's enjoying it.
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After a miserasble wet day, laid up with an injured leg, and unable to walk the Basenjis, this video gave me such a good laugh. Thank you for posting it!
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Patty, I am so very sorry your hurt. What happened? Snuggle in with your b's and get better soon!
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Sharron, naturally my injury is Basenji related!! I was walking 3 together when their leads got tangled round my legs. Rather than unwind them I decided to step out of the tangle and just at that moment a deer appeared in the road! I got dragged down the road for some way! One leg got twisted underneath me and the ligaments in my knee and ankle are torn. I won't be doing that again! Lesson well learned!!!
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Oh, major ouch! hope your better soon.
