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39 people are interested
Puppy Raiser
ORGANIZATION: Guiding Eyes for the Blind Cuyahoga Puppy Raising Region
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39 people are interested
Raising a puppy for Guiding Eyes for the Blind is a real gift of love. A puppy is not born a guide dog, but created through the dedication and commitment of an entire team of individuals. The Puppy Raiser is the pivotal member of that team.
The relationship and bond between the raiser and pup will become the foundation for all the life lessons a guide dog needs to master. Raisers provide hours of patient teaching and numerous socialization journeys over a 12 to 16 month period, before they return a well-socialized young adult dog to GEB training staff.
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About Guiding Eyes for the Blind Cuyahoga Puppy Raising Region
Location:
meetings held at 276 E. Bagley Rd. Berea, Oh 44017, Send mail c/o Leslie Stephens, 32307 Stoney Brook Drive, Avon Lake, OH 44012, US
Mission Statement
Guiding Eyes for the Blind (GEB) Cuyahoga Puppy Raising Region is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals who are blind or visually impaired through the assistance of specially bred, professionally trained guide dogs. GEB dogs facilitate safe travel, and thereby assure their handlers increased dignity, independence, and opportunity.
Description
GEB Cuyahoga Puppy Raising Region is recruiting civic minded volunteers willing to help raise, train basic obedience, and socialize a pup, in preparation for their potential future as a dog guide for the blind.
No experience necessary as free training is provided by trained local volunteers, through Pre-puppy Placement orientation classes, weekly training/support classes, individualized home support, and regular scheduled assessments by Guiding Eyes staff members.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
276 East Bagley Rd.(meetings held at St. Paul Lutheran Church)classes held on Thursday eveningsBerea, OH 44017
DATE POSTED
September 10, 2014
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training