We always need more people who want to walk dogs. The shelter can accommodate so many animals that the staff members just don’t have enough time to make sure that every animal gets attention every day. Human interaction helps the animals release pent up energy and reduces stress, making them happier and more adoptable. Walking the dogs really does help them get adopted!
Sign Up for Dog Classes
- Beginner Dog Walking and Evaluation Class: To sign up, log on to Volgistics and click the My Schedule tab to view the calendar. Click on a Help Wanted sign to view the available classes. Bring a $10 fee for your leash. This class teaches volunteers the basics of walking dogs at the shelter. You will be evaluated on your knowledge of dog walking rules and your ability to safely walk dogs rated green and yellow. Volunteers who pass this class are allowed to walk dogs independently.
- Advanced (blue rated dogs) Dog Walking: To sign up, log on to Volgistics and click the My Schedule tab to view the calendar. Click on a Help Wanted sign to view the available classes. This class will only be available after you have completed 10 hours experience walking yellow dogs at the Burlington County Animal Shelter. Reach out to the Dog Walking coordinator and you will be matched with a Blue Walker to mentor you for two hours. Following the mentor session(s) you will complete the Blue Dog Walking class. Blue rated dogs may have behavioral issues such as mouthing, mounting, leash biting, fearfulness, etc. Previous experience with medium to large dogs is preferred. Once you complete this class, you may be permitted to walk certain blue rated dogs. Once you reach
- Tees to Toys: This monthly class is open to all volunteers and their family members — there are no age limits. You will learn how to make simple dog and cat toys from fleece material. To sign up, log on to Volgistics and click the My Schedule tab to view the calendar. Click on a Help Wanted sign to view the available classes.
- Please read our Special Needs Volunteering guidelines if you think it may apply to your volunteering experience.
