Second Chance Shelter - Assistant Dog Training Program

1. The obvious one—volunteers must love dogs
2. Must be 18 years of age
3. Must be in good physical and mental health
4. Must speak English

Apart from having the time of your life, you will learn how to teach dog obedience and agility. Everything we do aims to teach dog training principles while enriching the dog's lives. Volunteers are expected to understand how to apply these principles and teach new things not taught in the course. We will also take the dogs to the beach, pet-friendly cafes, and other places to train away from the shelter.

Thais are pretty conservative, so you must always dress respectfully. Tee shirts and shorts are acceptable. The weather in Thailand is either hot or very hot, hot and raining, or very hot and raining. The training area is covered, but we suggest bringing light and breathable clothing, a hat, and closed shoes (which you don't mind getting wet). Sunscreen and mosquito repellent are also advisable.

It is no exaggeration to say your free time can be as much fun as you want. We have islands you can get a boat to, beaches that are long and sandy, bars, restaurants, elephant sanctuaries, yoga classes, Muay Thai classes, sky diving, ATV riding, horse riding, jet skiing, cooking classes, language classes, water parks, temples, floating cafes, spas and massages, and so much more. That's all in Pattaya, Bangkok is only 90 minutes away too.

Yes. Many tourists around the globe have accidents all the time, and Thailand is no different. Also, you will be working with dogs. While we take safety seriously and have never had bite cases, it's possible. Please get insured; it's so much better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.