B.C. & Alberta Guide Dog Services and Autism Support Dogs are looking for volunteer puppy raisers in the Greater Vancouver area.
The puppies are training to become guide dogs for blind and visually impaired individuals as well as autism support dogs for children with autism and their families. Volunteer puppy raising families have a puppy in-training live with them from about seven to eight weeks of age to 14 to 18 months of age. Through a supervised program, puppy raisers help prepare the dogs for advanced training by teaching them obedience and socialization skills.
Eligible volunteers must live in Greater Vancouver, be home during the day, willing to take the puppy with them wherever they go and be available for obedience classes twice a month, visits once a month, as well as event appearances. They must provide a dog-friendly home with secure outdoor space, have a vehicle and not have more than one pet dog at home or children under school age.
Volunteers must also follow the B.C. Guide Dog Services' guidelines for training and caring for the dog. The charity offers dedicated, ongoing support to volunteers and covers the cost of dog food, vet care and other basic necessities.
For more information contact Linda Thornton at [email protected] or visit bcguidedog.com.
