Volunteer Application

Are you age 18 or or older?*

Unfortunately, our insurance requires that our volunteers must be age 18 or older. If you are under 18 and would like to volunteer with Canine Assistants, submit an application at anytime after your 18th birthday.

First and Last Name*

Email Address*

Phone*

Home Street Address*

City*

State*

How did you hear about us?*

Can you attend 7 weekday classes/outings at Canine Assistants over the next month or so? Approximately 2-4 hours in duration.*

Why are you interested in volunteering with Canine Assistants?*

Working with dogs requires a lot of bending and lifting. Do you have any limitations that would prevent you from being able to work with dogs, possibly up to 75 pounds?*

Please describe your perfect dog:*

It is okay for people to use animals as they see fit*

Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Please explain your answer*

Pets are like family members and should be treated as such*

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Order is important to me*

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
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Strongly Disagree

It is normal for people to talk to their dogs, even in public*

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Dogs are thinking beings*

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Dogs are emotional beings*

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I am patient with young children*

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Chaos bothers me*

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Dogs should sleep in bed with their people*

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Barking dogs bother me*

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Dog should never jump on people*

Strongly Agree
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Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

I like being around dogs, even when they aren't well mannered*

Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

Please list the following characteristics in order of what is most important (#1) to what is least important in your dog (#6) - Helpfulness, Playfulness, Well-Mannered, Obedience, Happiness, Reliability*

What is the most frustrating thing dogs do?*

Describe what you believe is the ideal service dog*

What is your favorite thing about dogs?*

Have you ever had a dog? If so, describe your experience. Share something you wish you had done differently with your dog(s).*

What do you think is the difference between voluntary cooperation and obedience?*

Which is more important for you to see in your dog, voluntary cooperation or obedience? You must choose one.*

Before criticizing someone, I try to imagine how I would feel in their place. *

Not at all like me
Rarely like me
Sometimes like me
Often like me
Always like me

When I see someone being taken advantage of, I feel kind of protective of them*

Not at all like me
Rarely like me
Sometimes like me
Often like me
Always like me

If a dogs’ physical needs are met, what do dogs need to thrive as working (or non-working) dogs?*

If certified, would you be willing and able to keep a dog in your house for 2 nights to 2 weeks at a time?*

If you work in an office, are you in a position to bring a dog to work sometimes??*

If you have been working with a dog for a year or more, how do you think you will cope with having to say goodbye to the dog forever when he/she is placed with someone else?*

Please list any pets you have, including age, gender, and species*

What is your availability to volunteer*

Please indicate days, times, and number of hours you can be available.

Is there anything else we should know about you?*

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