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‘Puppy Raisers’ are important to the early growth of information dogs, educating basic instructions and serving to them get used to completely different environments.
The function entails supporting puppies for the primary 12-16 months of their lives earlier than they begin their specialised information canine coaching.
The cost of all of the meals, veterinary care and gear required is roofed by the charity.
The charity can be in search of volunteer Puppy Fosterers, who may take care of pups for shorter quantities of time.
Claire Purr, Puppy Development Advisor for Northamptonshire, stated:
“Being a Puppy Raiser for Guide Dogs is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to raise a guide dog puppy and prepare them for their future role supporting someone with sight loss.
“It is a long-term volunteering role, as each puppy will live with you for at least a year.
“We’ll provide all the support and training you need, so you feel well equipped to care for your puppy when they arrive with you.
“If being a volunteer Puppy Raiser sounds like too much of a commitment, we’re also recruiting for volunteer Puppy Fosterers in Northamptonshire.
“These volunteers provide temporary accommodation for our pups for shorter periods of time.
“If you’d like to find out more about becoming a Puppy Raiser or Puppy Fosterer for Guide Dogs, please do get in touch.
“With your support, we can help train more life-changing guide dogs for people in the UK living with sight loss.”
Volunteers have to be aged over 18 and have appropriate housing. Caring for a puppy is a full-time dedication and you need to have the ability to give a information canine pup the love and a focus they deserve.
Applicants will need to have the flexibility to access on-line content material and coaching supplies and have an e-mail handle.
To discover out extra, contact Volunteering Coordinator Gail Pajak by way of [email protected] or name 0800 781 1444.
