DOCTOR DOG VOLUNTEERS

Below are the guidelines for joining Dr Dog in Hong Kong.

Potential volunteers – basic requirements

All potential volunteers must:

• be over the age of 18 and have their own dog.
• be clean and presentable at all times.
• be committed to the programme and its aims.
• have good "people skills" and an enthusiastic, patient personality.
• enjoy meeting new people and willing to be a part of a team.

Dr Dogs - all potential volunteer dogs must:

• be at least two years old and healthy.
• have a happy, calm and friendly nature.
• have lived with the handler for at least six months prior to examination.
• be de-sexed.
• display basic obedience skills.
• be vaccinated, with proof of up-to-date vaccinations provided for our records. (Photocopies of vaccination records are acceptable.)
• receive regular annual veterinary check ups, even if healthy and showing no indication of obvious medical problems.
• be clean and presentable at all times.
• not be routinely dressed up in costumes.