Work with large, very energetic dogs - Monday afternoons, weekly or alternating weeks (Kent, WA)

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 Mondays 4- 6pm, weekly or alternating weeks after training is completed.

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: 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!