Canine Enrichment Volunteer

Canine Enrichment Volunteer

Not currently recruiting.

Volunteers at the Ottawa Humane Society can give abused and neglected animals the best possible chance for a happy new life with the love and care they deserve. The OHS Volunteer department is seeking reliable, patient, and knowledgeable people with experience handling large, energetic canines to walk dogs, offer basic enrichment, encourage basic obedience (“sit”, “down”, and loose-leash walking), and follow behaviour modification plan instructions for dogs in the shelter.

These dogs can be more challenging to handle, as many of these dogs may be new to the shelter (and therefore more stressed) and will have had less time with Canine Intervention and/or Enrichment Volunteers to practice good behaviours.

Canine Enrichment Volunteer Requirements:

• Volunteers must be over 18 years of age.
• Volunteers must be able to handle large dogs and lift 40 pounds.
• Volunteers must be able to work alone with minimum supervision once trained
• Volunteers must be familiar with large breed dogs.
• Volunteers must have experience with handling high-energy dogs, who may be challenging to work with.
• Volunteers must commit to a weekly shift of three hours per week for a minimum of one year.