Volunteer Zone

Head Start is a program where our certified volunteer trainers teach basic manners to hand-selected shelter dogs. This program enables our shelter dogs to become more adoptable and better all-around companion animals. If you would like to become one of our Head Start volunteer dog trainers, no prior experience is required. Just contact Ann Lorenz, Community Outreach Coordinator at ann@dbqhumane.org, or give her a call at 563-582-6766.

Current Head Start Events

What is Head Start? The primary purpose of the Head Start (HS)Program is to increase the likeihood of adoption of good shelter dogs, who lack manners, socialization, and/or training. Staff selected shelter dogs are trained by a core group of trained volunteers. For information on becoming a Head Start volunteer instructor, call the shelter at 563-582-6766. (Need to be an official DRHS volunteer. To get started, attend one of our regularly scheduled orientations.)

New Instructor Training New Head Start Instructor Training If you're interested in becoming one of our volunteer Head Start dog training instructors, you just need to attend one hour-long training session to get started, followed by a short session on getting dogs in and out of the kennel. Upcoming dates to be announced. Please email ann@dbqhumane.org if you're interested and we'll schedule a date and time for you!

Current Head Start dogs in training! Myrn is a 2-year-old female Coonhound mix Chop is a 6-month-old male black Lab