Woof Pack is coming back AUGUST 23RD!
Every Tuesday from 4-5pm
Enrich our shelter animals’ lives and increase their chance for adoption by becoming a WOOF PACK volunteer!
ABOUT WOOF PACK
Since January 2019, volunteers have worked alongside our behavior staff to learn and apply obedience lessons and trust exercises to our shelter animals. We utilize ONLY positive reinforcement methods with the dogs. WOOF Pack volunteers will get a hands-on shelter animals training and enrichment experience.
What to Wear and What to Bring:
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Close toed shoes
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Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
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A drink for hydration
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A fan for hot days
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Dog treat pouches
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High quality treats
DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES EVERY WEEK!
1. TRAINING - BASIC OBEDIENCE
- Eye contact - Touch, sit, down - Leash walking - Marker word
2. ENRICHMENT
- Dog walking - Frozen treats and Kongs - Toilet paper tubes - Baking curriculum (dog and/or cat treats)
3. CAT WEEK
- Kitten cuddling - Pipe cleaner toys - Brushing/Grooming -Training (harness, treat enrichment, stroller rides, etc.)
4. CRAFTING
- Pawcasso paintings - Kennel decorations - Making cat and dog toys - Bio cards for shelter animals -Care packages for adopters
5. TRAINING - SPECIAL SKILLS
- Spin, sit pretty, leg weave, high five - Medical practice (props used; ages 14+) - Kennel Care