Before walking any of the dogs
you must sign a volunteer application and receive orientation on the
shelter's procedures, rules and regulations.
You must have control of the dog
you are walking at all times. If you are unsure of a dog, then ALWAYS
ask kennel staff about the dog before walking it. Take the time to
familiarize yourself with the dog before you walk it! Dogs that are
strong walkers are listed as strong walkers on the dog walking list; do
not walk these dogs unless you know that you can handle them.
Go into cage to hook a dog on a
leash. Always check the dog's collar for correct fit (only a finger or
two space should exist between the collar and the dog's neck). Tighten
or loosen collar if needed; if you are unable to tighten or loosen
collar, then find a collar that fits - ask kennel staff for help
if you need to. Collars are located in the black drawer on top of the
dog walker's desk in the garage.
Check to see that the leash you use is in working order; it should be no longer than 6-8 feet.
Dog walking hours are 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM all seven days of the week!
Dogs are to be walked toward the flood-wall and on the dirt and paved roads to the left of the Humane Society;
never walk a dog through the neighborhood.
You are required to clean up any
droppings left by the dog you are walking; plastic bags are provided,
and bags are to be disposed of in garbage cans located on the right
hand side of the building or in the garage.
Dogs can be taken out through the
courtyard gate or the garage door. The small dogs upstairs can be
walked through the front office.
When you return a dog to a cage
ALWAYS make sure it has water in its bowl. If other dogs are in need of
water, PLEASE give them some also or let someone know!
When you return a dog to a cage ALWAYS replace the clip on the latch to prevent the cage door from being opened by the dog.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!
ALL DOGS MUST BE KEPT 10 FEET APART FOR YOUR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE DOGS' SAFETY.
Please report ANY injury or unusual behavior of a dog to a staff member ASAP and write it under dog walking notes opposite the
dog walking list in the garage
You may give healthy treats to the dogs, but ask kennel staff before doing so.
(Please no real bones or rawhide chews; dog may choke or certain dogs may get aggressive if given these.) Please read the
cage cards to see if the dogs have any special diet needs.
Only
one dog is to be out of its cage in the kennel and courtyard area at
any time; if you see someone with a dog out, wait for them to exit
the area or put their dog back into its cage before taking a dog out.
Enjoy your walks with the dogs; our animals thank you!