Canine Companions for Independence Texas - Volunteer Puppy Raiser

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Do you love dogs? Do you want to help people with disabilities gain their independence back? Are you able to dedicate 18-20 months to raise a puppy and change a life?

Volunteer puppy raisers provide specially-bred puppies a safe home, take them to obedience classes, serve up a healthy diet, provide socialization opportunities and give lots of love.

Each hour spent caring for a Canine Companions puppy is vital to its development as a future assistance dog. The puppy raising program provides a unique opportunity for volunteers to assist with our very important mission.

As a volunteer puppy raiser, you must agree to the following:

• Provide a safe environment for a puppy who will be the only dog under 1-year old in the house
• Work closely with Canine Companions monitoring the puppy’s progress and submit monthly reports
• Attend Canine Companions approved obedience classes
• Teach the puppy manners and basic commands
• Provide financially for the puppy’s food, medical and transportation expenses
• Feed the puppy a diet recommended by Canine Companions
• Provide a kennel or crate for sleeping indoors
• Provide the puppy with age-appropriate socialization opportunities such as public outings and medical appointments
• Keep the puppy on a leash at all times unless in a securely fenced area
• Supervise the young puppy throughout the day
• Agree to return the puppy upon request

Please visit our webiste to read the Puppy Raiser FAQ.

www.cci.org/puppyraiser