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Next Orientation:
Saturday, June 1st @ 1:00 PM
Gilmer County Animal Shelter
Afternoon Enrichment Team
Afternoons at the shelter are spent providing enrichment for the dogs. Canine enrichment involves engaging dogs in activities designed to stimulate their minds and to keep them physically fit at the same time. As the American Veterinary Association says, “All dogs need enrichment.” Enrichment can be social, cognitive, or sensory-oriented and is a 1:1 activity for dogs and volunteers. Volunteers take the dog either to the play yards or to our “real life room” and play games with them. We have many tools to choose from. The important part is matching the dog’s needs with the best enrichment tool. Our volunteers are trained, and as they get to know the dogs, they have a lot of fun picking out that day’s activity!