PAWS Staff Has the Responsibility for the Health and Well-Being of the Animals! Volunteers

Do’s and Don’ts for Dog Walking

PAWS staff has the responsibility for the health and well-being of the animals! Volunteers must follow any and all directions from the staff.

How to meet a dog:

How to walk a dog:

Bring a 6-8 foot non-retractable leash with you
Ask a staff member if you have any questions about which dog to walk
Prepare the leash to loop around dog’s neck (insert leash through handle)
When looping leash around dog’s neck, be sure it is done so that leash hangs loosely over dog’s right shoulder (if done incorrectly, leash will tighten around dog’s neck and not release)
Small/medium dogs-D2 room:
Be sure no other dog is entering or exiting room
Open crate door enough to loop leash over dog’s neck
Loop leash over neck, shorten leash to have good control over dog
Exit through door carefully to be sure no other dog is nearby

Puppies:
Ask front desk staff if puppy can be walked outside
Big dogs-D1 room:
Be sure no other dog is entering or exiting room
Open door to run, blocking exit with your body. Enter run.
Close run door
Loop leash over dog’s neck, shorten leash to have good control over dog
Exit through doors carefully to be sure no other dog is nearby
Outside runs:
Use D1 room rules
If more than one dog is in a run, ask for help from staff or other volunteer
URGENT: Close all doors and gates behind you (including wooden gates outside)
Clean up after the dog
URGENT: Stay at least 6 feet away from other dogs
After walking the dog, check its name off on the board in D1 or D2

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