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.
Can't believe it's not a basenji
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really, who said BC's were the smartest dogs?
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A Basenji wouldn't have needed the chair! My boy could hop up on that counter without assistance. (but he doesn't)
Smart dog!
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I say, (and maybe this a basenji owners need for a sense of humor)…but that dog deserves to have them after going to such lengths. Something to be said for such unapologetic determination.
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I say, (and maybe this a basenji owners need for a sense of humor)…but that dog deserves to have them after going to such lengths. Something to be said for such unapologetic determination.
Ditto! Yes indeed!!!
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Sounds like that dog needs a nail trim.
(long nails are my pet peeve… that sound on my floor would make me nuts}
-Joanne
