Rescue Remedies Volunteer Dog Walker Questionnaire

Full Name: *

Rescue Remedies Forum username, if you are already a member: *

We operate from kennels near Gatwick, Guildford and Broxbourne only. Please indicate which location(s) you are interested in:

Date of birth (minimum age for Volunteer Walkers is 18):

Landline phone number *

Mobile phone number

Next of kin phone number *

Email address *

Please add email address again *

Availability, occupation and working hours: *

Commitment:

Kennel opening times vary, but generally walking takes place between 10am and 3pm. We ask you to commit to at least three supported induction walks to make our time investment worthwhile. A typical walk period lasts 2-2.5 hours.

Relevant experience:

Do you currently own a dog or have you owned one in the past? Please list their name(s) and breeds/types. Please also give details if you have walked other people’s dogs: *

Your special needs:

Most of our dogs are medium sized, and some pull on the lead.
We always induct Walkers with our easier dogs.
Please list any special needs or limitations you may have:

References:

Please list the names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of two people (not family) who have known you for longer than three years:

Please come prepared wearing clothes and footwear that is suitable for walking in the rain, as well as on muddy, uneven fields and paths in the countryside. We do not allow accompanying dogs or children; they are best left at home. Please bring a shoulder bag, waist bag, or small rucksack to carry useful items, like favourite leads and dog treats. You may want to purchase a dog harness after your first session, with our advice. You may also want to carry water for you and your dog. If you bring dog treats, please bring good quality treats, not brightly coloured ones!

Be honest with us; we can adjust and find dogs to suit your abilities. Please allow 2-3 hours for each of the induction sessions. Give all kennel staff respect and obey kennel etiquette, as explained on your first day.

Please bring a mobile phone, charged and with sufficient credit. You may be asked to programme in an emergency number, as instructed by your inductor, so you can call kennel base if you ever need help; e.g. preparing the kennel staff for your return if your dog becomes sick.

Our Forum is essential to our Volunteer Dog Walker’s role. Rescue Remedies is an internet based Rescue. The public and all the members of our Rescue learn about our dogs through each volunteer’s impression, and the comments and photos posted on our Forum threads. It is essential that you join our Forum and update our dogs’ threads, with the support of the kennel co-ordinator. All Volunteer communication happens via the Forum. We have a private Members Support area, a diary, and events chat, etc., that can keep you up-to-date. Remember, if you discover dog walking isn’t possible for you, or if after you give it a go, you decide it isn’t your cup of tea, there are many other ways to support our dogs! Please see the ‘How You Can Help’ section of our Forum.

Wufoo

Commitment:

Relevant experience:

Your special needs:

References: