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Dog care and play - Breeding Dog Assistant

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ORGANIZATION: Leader Dogs for the Blind

  • 10 people are interested

Position overview:

Volunteers provide assistance with the day-to-day care of dogs (of all ages) boarding at our campus and breeding stock dogs. Tasks include playing with dogs to provide stress relief, cleaning (urine, feces), monitoring and documenting canine activity/behavior, laundering towels and bedding. Volunteers may also be asked to assist paid team members with feeding and medicating dogs as well as regular collection of stool samples for testing.

We work with large breed dogs such as Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers and German shepherds. The dogs are not always well-behaved and can be "mouthy." There is a risk of being jumped on (adult dogs can reach up to 80 pounds); therefore, all volunteers must be strong, capable, confident and have excellent balance. Handling our dogs is not like handling family pets; volunteers will be instructed and required to handle the dogs according to Leader Dog guidelines.

For time commitments and qualifications, please visit and apply at the link below:
https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=1681741652

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About Leader Dogs for the Blind

Location:

1039 S. Rochester Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, US

Mission Statement

Our mission is empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel.

Description

Founded by three Detroit area Lions Clubs members in 1939, Leader Dogs for the Blind provides dog guides to people who are blind and visually impaired to enhance their mobility, independence and quality of life. Each year, over 200 clients attend our residential training program to be paired with a dog guide. This is a life-changing event that opens the doors to independence, safety and self-worth for many of our students.

In addition to our dog guide program, we offer programs that enhance a person's independence and quality of life in other ways, including orientation and mobility training, GPS training, and seminars for Orientation and Mobility professionals. Currently, Leader Dog is the only facility in the Western Hemisphere to teach Deaf-blind students to work with a dog guide.

Thanks to generous donations from our supporters, our dog guide services are provided free of charge, including room and board and travel to and from our campus in Rochester Hills, Michigan, for clients.

Leader Dog is recognized as a "Best In America" Charity by the Independent Charities of America (ICA).

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Animals
People with Disabilities
Advocacy & Human Rights, Animals, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1039 S. Rochester Rd.Rochester, MI 48307

(42.6887,-83.13439)
 

DATE POSTED

March 24, 2023

SKILLS

  • Veterinary
  • Animal Care / Handling

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • One weekly 3-hour shift
  • Please visit the link provided in the position description for more information.

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