PUPPY ENRICHMENT & SOCIALIZATION
Note: Must have completed at least Green Paw Dog Training to register for a shift
Sign up for Green / Yellow Paw Dog Training to get ready HERE
This shift is meant to help our amazing but in-need of training puppies in the shelter and give them quality time away from kennels. As of this Fall, we have a TON. Can include:
- Play in the playroom - NOTE: if ON Puppy Protocol, should only be going here or the X-Pen in Dog Intake
- Dog Walking & Agility Training (only for the puppies OFF Puppy Protocol - like Rockwell, Madison, Yuka)
- Reading, Petting, Brushing, etc...
Kindly remember especially for the puppies:
- Please mop the playroom after use
- Be mindful to tidy up their kennel before returning the puppies
- Be sure to note all enrichment on the board
- Observe puppy protocol (gowns, gloves, bleach) when it applies
Even taking them to the playroom, introducing them to different types of bowls, food puzzles, toys, etc., would be really beneficial. Having them walk on different surfaces (can be as silly as a lid to a large container) and using treats to lure them could help. Bringing the ball pit in that room could be great. If we could get a collapse-able wagon and bring them to the big playroom to spend time and do different things, it would be wonderful.
Resources:
Upon Arrival, please do:
- Check in at the Volunteer Kiosk (behind the front desk) & gather your name badge
- Find an ACT (Animal Care Technician) for guidance and update marker boards with any enrichment provided or if yarding/walking any dog
- Observe "Puppy Protocol" (see signs around kennels) if interacting at all with puppies - we need to keep the little ones safe!
Questions? Please reach out via email at volunteering@lostourhome.org - we're here to help!
