Work with large, very energetic dogs - Fridays, 4- 6pm * weekly or alternating weeks

Adult volunteers who are very committed to positive dog-training and skilled with a wide range of large and very energetic dogs, especially pit bull terriers/mixes, German Shepherds, and Huskies are needed on Fridays, 4- 6pm, weekly or alternating weeks after you're trained.

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.

Once-a-week shifts * two hours (some weeks off okay for vacations and so forth). Initial commitment: 50 hours out of training.

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 Dog Walkers.

Volunteers harness the dogs, exit the kennel area, then spend some nice time outside, usually on a walk. Fun times can also be had in the doggie play yards.

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: www.surveymonkey.com/r/RASKC-DogTeam-2026

. Complete a general volunteer application: www.tinyurl.com/RASKC-Vol-Apply

. Complete a liability waiver: https://tinyurl.com/RASKC-liarelease

Thanks!