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Dog Walker / Handler

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ORGANIZATION: The Humane Society of Southern Arizona

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Dog Walker
Dog Walker and Handler Volunteer for animal shelte

Dog Walkers/Handlers enjoy an immense amount physical contact with the dogs in the adoption kennel area of the HSSA. The main duties of the Dog Walker/Handler are to ensure the dogs are exercised, socialized and taught basic manners, such as walking well on a leash or basic commands (i.e. sit, stay). Many shelter dogs are not trained and/or socialized, but have wonderful temperaments and just need some extra TLC. Once Dog Walker/Handler volunteers have completed the Animal Handling Class and the Dog Walking Class, they have the flexibility to walk dogs anytime between 7:00 and 10:00 AM and 12:00 and 4:00 PM during the winter, and 6:00 to 9:00 AM during the rest of the year due to high temperatures.

We also encourage Dog Walkers to go off-site as part of a program known as Hounds Around Tucson (HAT). HAT allows shelter dogs to get out and decompress. Many HAT Volunteers take dogs hiking or to dog-friendly businesses to hang out. This not only allows them to relax away from the shelter, but it also increased their exposure to public adopters. If you are interested in Dog Walking, you can start by filling out an application today! https://hssaz.org/help/volunteer/volunteer-application-form/

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About The Humane Society of Southern Arizona

Location:

635 W Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705, US

Mission Statement

Acting with compassion and responsible stewardship through innovative programs that serve pets and the people who love them.

Description

All animals in our care are our clients. Each animal that enters the protection of the HSSA will be treated with dignity and respect from loving, responsible, well-trained caregivers, during every moment it remains under our guardianship. Our commitment to our animals is to provide them with safety, comfort, and the best possible stay within our walls, as well as to use all available means to find each animal a responsible, devoted, and permanent home.

At the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, we provide animal care and housing, adoption counseling, a lost-and-found program, animal cruelty prevention training, spay/neuter services, vaccination clinics, community outreach programs, and more.

For more information, visit www.hssaz.org/volunteer

CAUSE AREAS

Animals
Community
Animals, Community

WHEN

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WHERE

635 W Roger RdTucson, AZ 85705

(32.27818,-110.98185)
 

SKILLS

  • Animal Care / Handling

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 15
  • Orientation or Training
  • Based on volunteer availability and schedule.
  • Volunteer Orientation Dog Handling Training Dog Body Language Training Mentor Walks and Enrichment Shifts

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