Junior Volunteer Dog Visitation Training at Humane Society of Huron Valley

Enhance your understanding of body language in dogs during a volunteer training session at the Humane Society of Huron Valley. Learn how to interpret the feelings of dogs and appropriately respond to them, while also tackling common issues like being mouthy, reactions to other dogs or people, and trying to escape. Gain insights on preventing loose animals and mastering entering/exiting cages and rooms. Improve your awareness through note-taking and understanding each dog's unique needs for successful visitations.

• Dog training
• Body language interpretation
• Volunteer program
• Humane Society
• Animal welfare

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1. Junior Volunteer Dog Visitation Training Day 2 Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org

2. Schedule Body language review Common issues Animal visitation time What comes next? Questions Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org

3. Body Language Review What is this dog feeling? How would you respond? Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org

4. Body Language Review What is this dog feeling? How would you respond? Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org

5. Body Language Review What is this dog feeling? How would you respond? Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org

6. Body Language Review What is this dog feeling? How would you respond? Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org

7. Common Issues Being mouthy Reaction to other dogs or people Trying to escape or getting loose Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org

8. Loose Animals Prevention is key! Do NOT try to catch the animal or get them back in their cage Yell loose dog! Try to watch where the animal goes (without chasing them) Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org

9. Entering and Exiting Cages & Rooms Training opportunity! Use your body as a barrier Use food or toys as a distraction Don t be afraid to ask for help! Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org

10. Awareness helps with many challenges Read the binder to gain information about a dog before visiting Add a note after every visit Use clear handwriting Be descriptive! Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org

11. Which is helpful? That dog was crazy!!! Cosmo was very excited when I entered the kennel and had trouble settling down. He kept jumping and was very mouthy but when I gave him a toy he settled down. Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org

12. Help our dogs be the best! Our goal is to help them stay calm and relaxed Discourage rough play Use calm, gentle petting Respond to their cues and body language Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org

13. Reminders Puppies in puppy room with JV Approved card Adult dogs in Dogtown or puppy room with JV Approved card Puppies first, then adult dogs No watch stickers, no I just had surgery or sedation cards Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org

14. Lets go visit the dogs! Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org

15. Reminders You may only volunteer for what you sign up for We ask that volunteers only sign up for one animal visitation shift per day You may not bring friends or family members with you when you volunteer You should only plan on staying for your assigned shift Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org

16. Questions? Humane Society of Huron Valley | www.hshv.org