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Published 8/16/25 12:00AM

Work with large, very energetic dogs - Tuesday afternoons (Kent)

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Kent, WA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    training, then 50 hours * once-a-week shift * two hours * regularly scheduled
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    1
    Cause Areas:
    Animals
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Skilled in working with a wide range of dogs, esp pit bull terriers, pittie mixes, German Shepherds, and Huskies.

    Description

    Work with large, very energetic dogs - Tuesday afternoons (Kent)

    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, Huskies, and German Shepherds, on Tuesdays 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.

    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 two or three other volunteers.

    The focus is on giving dogs a refreshing change of pace outside of its kennel- on a leisurely stroll to sniff grass nearby, engaging in other enrichment activities, or an 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:

    . 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!

    Location

    On-site
    21615 64th Ave S, Kent, Washington, US

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