Sentences with phrase «dog handling volunteers»

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Green said the volunteer trainers for Therapetics work many hours with the dogs to get them used to being handled.

DeCarlo has spent a lot of time around animals, volunteering at humane societies and showing and handling dogs at shows for years.

This job is an Advanced position and volunteers must go through orientation, the required dog behavior and handling training classes as well as complete the apprenticeship with the dog behavior specialist.

We need volunteers willing to handle dogs at adoption events.

through a Board and Train program as well as dog training and handling classes for Prison Pet Partnership volunteers.

American Red Cross Canine First Aid & CPR training and certification, so the professionals and volunteers working for dog organizations can handle, emergency situations until appropriate veterinary assistance is available.

It is very important that all volunteers on all shifts handle the dogs the same way.

The Society of Humane Friends of Georgia provides all financial support, selects the dogs, coordinates veterinary care, handles the adoption process and supports volunteer efforts by the trainers and others.

Level 2 is a 5 week course, with 1 one - hour class per week, that polishes the training foundations learned in Level 1 and prepares volunteers for handling our dogs most in need of training.

Volunteers must be able to handle dogs of any size, and must be computer literate.

Volunteers must be comfortable handling large breed, high - spirited dogs that demonstrate few manners.

The goal of these new dog - handling classes is two-fold: To help the volunteers learn consistent and proper techniques for handling the dogs, and to teach the dogs simple commands and appropriate doggie manners which help them become more adoptable and more likely to live happily ever after in their forever homes.

Dog volunteering: Volunteers must be at least 16 years (and have a parent or guardian present) in order to handle a dog and control the leaDog volunteering: Volunteers must be at least 16 years (and have a parent or guardian present) in order to handle a dog and control the leadog and control the leash.

We ask that these volunteers have previous experience with handling dogs and / or cats.

Adoption Event volunteers — lead adoption events, handle shelter dogs at adoption events, and help process adoption applications.

She organizes the dog program, conducts temperament tests which evaluate dog personalities, determines the best home environment for each individual dog, trains staff and volunteers in dog handling, and assists with meet and greets and adoptions.

- Volunteers are specially trained to handle our larger or more active dogs, and teach them good behavior.

Power Walkers - Volunteers are specially trained to handle our larger or more active dogs, and teach them good behavior.

Search and rescue dogs are usually handled by volunteers and they always work with law enforcement agencies rather than with private parties.

These dogs can be more challenging to handle, as many of these dogs may be new to the shelter (and therefore more stressed) and will have had less time with Canine Intervention and / or Enrichment Volunteers to practice good behaviours.

She has volunteered in local shelters, assisted with special behavior training, dog handling, volunteered in rescue / foster programs and has worked in various boarding, daycare and grooming facilities.

Celeste does a lot of volunteering for American Greyhound, so when she is not doing her above activities, she can be found helping out with short term / emergency fostering, transporting dogs, picking up owner surrenders, handling adoptions; helping with monthly meet and greets; as well as attending our «Greyt Readers» program at the Crown Point library.

Volunteers must complete dog handling training, show competency in dog handling and be able to perform physical work before joining the Bubble Team.

Every volunteer who has handled Jersey has commented on what a great dog she is.

Volunteers must have experience with handling high - energy dogs, who may be challenging to work with.

All of our volunteers attend a short orientation that includes lessons on how to handle and attend to the needs of dogs and cats.

When assigning volunteers, you'll need to consider their level of experience and ability to safely handle specific dogs.

Over the years I have continued to volunteer for local shelters, working with shelter dogs, developing behavior modification plans, running large and small dog playgroups, and handling dogs of all breeds and temperaments.

We prefer that our potential pets spend this time in a foster home, but there are never enough volunteers to handle the number of puppies, young and adult dogs who need a temporary place.

Kids of foster parents are allowed to help out once their parents have been volunteering with us for quite some time, but only if the kids are ages 14 and up and are strong enough to handle large, bouncy dogs.

Although their needs may not be specifically medical in nature to qualify these dogs for our Special Needs program, their needs definitely require special handling, special expertise, and special volunteers to step up and help get these Springers rehabilitated and ready for Forever Homes.

These dog organizations are built and managed by volunteers, they take the rescued dogs to their shelter and provide them care which includes training, playing, handling medical issues, and solving behavior problems.

Dog walking volunteers must have experience handling and walking large dogs.

PAL is always seeking volunteers with qualified pets of their own, or volunteers who have received the required training for handling selected dogs and cats from our shelter.

«Canine Coach» volunteers handle and transport dogs to a weekly obedience class at Susan Robertson Dog Training in Encinitas for a series of 6 weeks.

In this special project, volunteers are assigned a dog to handle, feed, and house after its day - long, cross-country journey from a partner shelter.

Volunteers who have spent time with him describe him as a great dog who is a pleasure to handle.

Volunteers on this team are also taught our positive reinforcement training methods to help us educate the public in proper dog handling, care, and training.

Job Description: • Represents the Kansas City Pet Project in a professional, polite and enthusiastic manner • Assists the veterinarians on a daily basis with preparing surgery patients, health assessments, and treatments of animals • Assist in medical rounds with Shelter Veterinarians or identifying animals that need to be seen by a Shelter Veterinarian • Administer medications to both cats and dogs in accordance with veterinarian's prescribed doses and ensure all treatment protocols prescribed for sick / injured animals are performed timely, safely, and humanely • Responsible for following best practices for sanitation protocols in all veterinary clinic and isolation areas to reduce / eliminate disease transmission • Input all medical notes, health assessments, vaccinations, surgeries, treatments, etc., into PetPoint • Provides support for other departments, such as Intake, Foster, Placement & Transport, or Adoptions by assisting as needed for vaccinations, deworming, blood draws, etc. • Prepares and sanitizes surgical instruments / packs each day to ensure packs are ready for use the following day • Assists with discharging animals to the public post-surgery or following up with sick pet appointments, explaining any medical issues, medications, after care instructions, etc. • Ensures adequate medical supplies and medications are available and reports any shortages to Vet Clinic Manager • Enforces and maintain KCPP safety and cleanliness, and all health and security rules and procedures • Follows disease prevention procedures and completes cleaning of veterinary clinic areas daily and ongoing throughout the day to decrease biological risks to humans and other animals • Care, feed, and safely handle animals to avoid injury to persons / animals • Properly store and maintain inventory of medical supplies, including Schedule II narcotics • Performs laboratory analysis techniques to assist Shelter Veterinarians • Reads, understand, interpret, and apply department policies and procedures • Prepares reports and other written materials in a logical, concise, and accurate manner • Functions calmly in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy • Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds and function calmly in all situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy • Treats employees, representatives of outside agencies, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect • Provides prompt, efficient and responsive service for all phone calls forwarded to the Vet Clinic.

However, because of liability reasons, the person holding the leash and handling the dog at all times MUST be 18 years or older and have completed all necessary volunteer training.

Volunteering at events includes: handling / walking dogs, introducing dogs to potential adopters, taking photos, handing out flyers, setting up and cleaning up before and after the events, talking to visitors about volunteering aVolunteering at events includes: handling / walking dogs, introducing dogs to potential adopters, taking photos, handing out flyers, setting up and cleaning up before and after the events, talking to visitors about volunteering avolunteering and donating.

Working with our dogs is a full - on contact sport, so volunteers best - suited for these opportunities must be comfortable handling dogs weighing up to 70 pounds.

The Panhandle Animal Shelter employs a Canine Behavior Specialist to determine the unique characteristics of each dog to ensure the proper handling by staff and volunteers.

You must be an APS volunteer, and have gone through the dog handling training.

We need volunteers who enjoy handling dogs, speaking with the public about Green Dog Rescue Project and who enjoy helping dogs find the right match.

Lynette Baer volunteered to handle one of the Humane Society's adoptable dogs — a sociable mixed breed with brilliant golden coat — during the event.

The volunteer who handled Zeke during your class reported he made significant progress in being comfortable with strange dogs, a problem it is difficult to deal with effectively in the shelter environment.

Before I had my daughter last year, I would volunteer at the West LA Animal Shelter, performing such activities as cleaning kennels, walking dogs and handling animals at a mobile pet adoptions.

Another way to volunteer your time and expertise is by educating children on dog - safety and humane handling.

Naomi previously worked in the Behavior and Training Department of San Francisco Animal Care and Control (SFACC) where her responsibilities included conducting behavior assessments of stray and owner surrendered dogs to determine their potential for adoption, providing training for SFACC volunteer dog walkers in dog handling skills, and working with shelter dog socialization.