Work with large, very energetic dogs - alternating Fridays, 4- 6pm (Kent)

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RASKC seeks adult volunteers who are very committed to positive dog-training and who are skilled with a wide range of large and "very spirited" dogs, especially pit bull terriers and mixes, on alternating Fridays, 4-6pm.

This is an exhilarating and deeply fulfilling experience, albeit arduous, using your dog-savvy skills to help some of the most vulnerable dogs in King County.

Initial commitment: training, then 50 hours * once-a-week shift * two hours regularly scheduled (weeks off okay for vacations and so forth, of course!).

Keys to success with RASKC dogs: kindness, positive reinforcement, and the ability to skillfully get dogs in/out of the kennel area quickly so they can enjoy fresh air outside!

Typically you would share a shift with three other volunteers.

The focus is to provide dogs a refreshing change of pace from their kennel- perhaps a leisurely stroll nearby to sniff grass, or engaging in other enrichment activities, or a more energetic walk.

Dog walkers are color-coded according to the type of dog they are eligible to walk.
. Green: Most Dog Walkers start as color "green" are eligible to work with our friendliest dogs.
. Blue: Dog Walkers who are assessed as "blue" are eligible to take out the shy dogs and the friendly dogs.
. Red: Dog Walkers who are identified as "red" are eligible to walk any of the adoptable dogs, including the ones that need skillful handling.

RASKC needs "red" Dog Walkers.

Next steps * for adults only *

. Complete a Dog Walker application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DogW-applic-2025

. Complete a general volunteer application- www.tinyurl.com/RASKC-Vol-Apply

. Complete a liability waiver- https://tinyurl.com/DocuSign4RASKC

Thanks!