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Guide Dogs is one of the UK’s leading sight loss charities. Our expert staff, volunteers and life-changing guide dogs help people with sight loss live the life they choose.
Virtual Puppy Raising Information Event
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Summary
Are you a dog lover with some time to spare? Become a Puppy Raiser with Guide Dogs and make a difference to someone's life. Find out more at this online event.Detailed description
Our puppy raisers play a vital role in the early development and education of our dogs, providing a loving home as they grow towards the next stage of their training.
Puppy raisers are responsible for looking after a puppy in their own home for 12-16 months. This involves teaching them basic commands, familiarising them with different environments and attending monthly puppy classes. They then head off to a training centre to begin their specialised training.
Puppy raising can be challenging at times, you’re responsible for a young pup in your own home – there might be some chewed slippers and long nights along the way, and you may need to adapt your routine. But knowing that you’ve played a key role in creating a life changing guide dog partnership is hugely rewarding and many of our volunteers go on to look after several puppies as they love it so much.
You’ll also receive support every step of the way from a dedicated Puppy Development Advisor, online learning tools, and regular puppy classes with other volunteer puppy raisers in your local area. There is a big community of volunteer puppy raisers who are happy to share advice and top tips with you on your journey.
To find out more, join our free virtual event and hear from staff and volunteers about how you can get involved.
Head to the How You Can Help section of our website where you'll find details of all our virtual events and the links to register for them.