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Published 1/24/26 9:32PM

Dog Walking and Socialization

WASHINGTON ALASKAN MALAMUTE ADOPTION LEAGUE
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Puyallup, WA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    We'd love to have volunteers commit to at least 2 hours a month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Animals
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be comfortable handling large dogs (malamutes are typically 70 lbs) and able to walk 1+ miles. No experience is required, we will work with volunteers that have never been around malamutes before but they can be jumpy and very strong pullers.

    Description

    Dog Walking and Socialization

    We need volunteers to help socialize and walk our kenneled Mals at the boarding kennels in Puyallup, Burlington and Spokane. We have a group of folks that take turns visiting with the pups at the kennels to keep them socialized as well as groomed and exercised. Working with the dogs at the kennels requires participation in a mentoring/training program first as there are some solid guidelines we’ve developed through experience. Check out our Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube video to get an idea of all the fun you can have visiting the pups!

    Volunteers will need to complete approximately 5 training sessions with one of our mentors. After that they will be able to walk dogs as they're available, go on hikes and become a dog advocate if they choose.

    Ready to get your paws wet and jump in? Just complete and submit a Volunteer Inquiry form. We will contact you and get you connected to the volunteer pack!!

    Watch our video to learn more: Hike with a Mal

    Location

    On-site
    Puyallup, Washington, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    If interested in walking our rescue malamutes, please submit a volunteer inquiry through our website.

    https://www.wamal.org/volunteer-application/

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