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  • 'Certified' dog walkers

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    wizardW
    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.
  • My laptop is close to being 'fried'

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    Fran..know that we are waiting for your return…hope your computer issues gets solved easily and inexpensively...see you soon. :)
  • What would you like to read about?

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  • Why dogs don't like Halloween

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    I like the dog in the fish costume drinking from the lake.
  • We're Engaged

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    Congrats on your engagement! I know Courtney Thorne-Smith had her B and her other dog in the wedding. I think B's look great in tuxedos;-)
  • It's almost over!!!!

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    Yay for you! Only 3 more weeks