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Waseca, MN 56093
You can host (aka foster) an assistance-dog-in-training in your home for 2 weeks! Many of our dogs spend 8 months in training with carefully chosen inmate handlers at Waseca Federal Correctional Institution. The puppies go to volunteers' homes for 2 weeks during their time in the training program, in order to learn good house manners and get exposed to as many social and public situations as possible. Can Do Canines provides knowledgeable training staff to support you, all of the dog food, and vet care. By helping host a future assistance dog in your home, you are enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. These dogs will grow up to bring their people more freedom, independence and peace of mind. Plus, you get to snuggle with a life changing dog!
Date Posted: 2024-03-18
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Rochester, MN 55904
You can host (aka foster) an assistance-dog-in-training in your home for 2 weeks! Many of our dogs spend 8 months in training with carefully chosen inmate handlers at the Federal Medical Center in Rochester. The puppies go to volunteers' homes for 2 weeks during their time in the training program, in order to learn good house manners and get exposed to as many social and public situations as possible. Can Do Canines provides knowledgeable training staff to support you, all of the dog food, and vet care. By helping host a future assistance dog in your home, you are enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. These dogs will grow up to bring their people more freedom, independence and peace of mind. Plus, you get to snuggle with a life changing dog!
Date Posted: 2024-03-18
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Black River Falls, WI 54615
You can host (aka foster) an assistance-dog-in-training in your home for 2 weeks! Many of our dogs spend 8 months in training with carefully chosen inmate handlers at Jackson Correctional Institution. The puppies go to volunteers' homes for 2 weeks during their time in the training program, in order to learn good house manners and get exposed to as many social and public situations as possible. Can Do Canines provides knowledgeable training staff to support you, all of the dog food, and vet care. By helping host a future assistance dog in your home, you are enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. These dogs will grow up to bring their people more freedom, independence and peace of mind. Plus, you get to snuggle with a life changing dog!
Date Posted: 2024-04-16
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New Hope, MN 55428
Raisers host (aka foster) puppies and dogs in their homes while they grow up and get trained in. Hosting can be as short as one week, as long as two years, and anything in between! It is your choice how long you agree to host a dog in your home for our program. Can Do Canines covers the costs of the dog food, vet visits, and monthly preventatives! Volunteers in this program should live near (or be willing to drive to) the Twin Cities area or Eau Claire, WI to pick up and drop off dogs, to attend training classes once a month, and to bring dogs to receive vet care at our facility in New Hope, MN. No experience is needed to work with our animals. We’re with you every step of the way! We have amazing trainers to teach you how to raise a future assistance dog. Raisers will learn positive reinforcement training techniques in class once a month and get comfortable taking the puppy on public outings (to places like stores and libraries) three times a week. By helping as a Raiser for a future assistance dog, you are enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. These dogs will grow up to bring their people more freedom, independence and peace of mind. Plus, you get to snuggle with a life changing dog!
Date Posted: 2024-04-16
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New Hope, MN 55428
Do you want to cuddle with a life changing dog? Sitters host (aka foster) dogs in their homes for 6 or less days at a time to allow their Raisers to have breaks to go on vacation or take care of other needs. Dogs are typically between 8 weeks and 2.5 years of age. Can Do Canines covers the costs of the dog food, vet visits, and monthly preventatives! No experience is needed to work with our animals. We’re with you every step of the way! By helping as a Sitter for a future assistance dog, you are enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. These dogs will grow up to bring their people more freedom, independence and peace of mind.
Date Posted: 2024-04-16
