Dog Heroes Program
Has it been a dream of yours to work with dogs, learn new skills and have fun? Suncoast Humane Society is offering a once in a lifetime opportunity for chosen Dog Heroes to attend a 4-day immersive training seminar designed to teach practical skills and hands-on experience to handle dogs. The unique schooling will take place from November 7-10 in Austin Texas and all your expenses will be paid!
What You Can Expect
- All expenses paid (including transportation/lodging/seminar)
- Learning how to read body language
- Leash handling exercises
- Evolving dog-to-dog social skills
- Teaching general obedience
- Better understanding of dogs
- Down time to explore the city of Austin
What We Expect
- After completion, an average of 5-10-hours a week for 12 months with Suncoast Humane Society
- Utilizing the acquired knowledge and applying it to the Suncoast Humane Society dogs
- Leading Dog Play Groups and educating other volunteers
- Promoting happy pets through trainer moderated sessions
How to Apply for this Amazing Opportunity
- Submit a brief video or essay stating what this opportunity means to you, why you should be selected, and how you would demonstrate your loyalty to Suncoast Humane Society
- Send in resume if applying for externship (along with video or essay)
- Submission is due by September 30, 2022
- Submission should be sent directly to: information@humane.org or be uploaded through the linked form below.
Additional Details
No necessary background/dog training required.
If you would like to sponsor a potential Dog Hero, please contact: MHimelein@humane.org
