How to add Animal Behavior
Program Volunteers

If you're looking for a way to enrich your life and help animals in the process,

consider volunteering for                                        .  Here is some basic information:

• We require potential volunteers to attend a volunteer orientation prior to starting. The orientation covers available volunteer duties, rules and policies, animal handling techniques and a tour of the facility.
• The first step is to attend the Free Community Seminar, “How to Raise an Ideal Dog.”
• Next, attend at least 12 weeks of the puppy socialization classes to learn how to:
• Supervise puppy play
• Respond to inappropriate play
• Learn Gentling Techniques:
• Suspension
• Massage
• Range of motion
• Positive restraint
• Learn how to instruct puppies using lures and food treats
  • COME
  • SIT
  • DOWN
  • STAY
  • WAIT

• Volunteers may clean kennels and walk friendly dogs.

• The volunteer focus is on socializing puppies and dogs in daycare and providing extra comfort and TLC to boarding cats. 

• Talk to pets by name with a smile and calm loving voice tone. Direct contact with friendly appreciative pets can very rewarding.

• Special events such as dog walks, fundraisers and open houses require a tremendous amount of coordination and effort. Volunteers can help plan or support events.

• Volunteers are required to sign a release and verify medical insurance.

• Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years of age, or part of a work-school project.

I have accept the above conditions, have my own medical coverage, and with informed consent, release the business of any liability for potential injury such as animal bites.

Signed: _________________________________________  Date: ________________

Name Printed:  ___________________________ Birthdate:  ____________________

Address:_______________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________Witness:  _______________________________