WHAT IS CANINE ENRICHMENT?
Additions to a dog's environment and lifestyle in which the dog voluntarily interacts and, as a result, experiences improved physical and psychological health.
(Source: https://barkercise.com/mental-enrichment-and-mind-stimulation-for-dogs/)
BENEFITS OF ENRICHMENT:
-
Stimulate and help with brain development
-
Prevents destructive behaviors resulting from boredom and kennel stress
-
Engage in natural and instinctive behaviors
-
Improves dog’s problem-solving skills
-
Builds confidence and social skills
Not all shelter dogs are able to enroll in our Hiking Buddies program.
They must be:
-
Spayed/Neutered
-
Up to date on Rabies vaccination
-
Healthy
-
Have lived at the shelter more than 30 days
We will provide: a collar, harness, leash, and backpack with all you need including the dog's profile sheet!
Book an appointment to pick up a hiking buddy for a day here!
-
Choose a Hiking Buddy from the eligible candidates below.
-
Complete the Hiking Buddy Contract below (along with a copy of your driver's license) and send to our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteershondra@shelbyhumane.org.
(Must be at least 19 years of age to sign a contract in Alabama) -
Book an appointment for when you would like to take your buddy out by clicking "schedule your hike" below.
(Drop-off is any time by 4:30pm the day of the appointment)!
*Please refrain from bringing your own dog from home to ensure the shelter dog has a comfortable and stress-free day away!
Available Hiking Buddies
Contact
381 McDow Road
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 669-3916
Shelby County Humane Society.
All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
Shelby Humane does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and providing of services.