Dog Volunteer Training

You must attend a General Orientation session at the Paws and Claws Shelter to be eligible for Dog training.

The first class for Dog volunteers is the Green Dog Volunteer Class.

You must go through Green Dog Training before taking the next two classes.

The second class is the Purple Dog Volunteer Class.

Once you have completed the Purple Dog Volunteer Class you can take the Exercise Dog Volunteer Class.

Green Dog Volunteer Class

Go to the following link to sign up for Green Dog Volunteer Training.

Purple Dog Volunteer Class

Learn to handle our Purple Level dogs during this class. Volunteers will learn various techniques to handle and walk Purple level dogs in a more controlled manner.

Go to the following link for information about the Purple Dog Volunteer Class.

Exercise Dog Volunteer Class

Learn to exercise our shelter dogs with bikes. Perfect for our high energy high drive dogs that need to run! Volunteers will be taught how to properly train a dog to run next to a bike, and will learn various techniques for maintaining control while biking shelter dogs. (It’s easier than you think.)

Go to the following link for information about the Exercise Dog Volunteer Class.

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With donations from generous people like you, thousands of animals have a second chance at life! Make a difference in the life of an animal by donating today. Donations are tax deductible.

Contact Information

3224 19th Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901
(507) 288-7226
info@pawsandclaws.org

Pet Viewing Hours

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 12:30 to 4:30 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 2pm to 7 pm
Closed Sundays

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