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Love dogs and like helping people? Help a service dog in training!
ORGANIZATION: Dogs for Better Lives
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Dogs for Better Lives has a unique partnership with Operation Kindness to transform shelter dogs into service dogs for people with disabilities. You can play an important part in this transformative and life changing journey by fostering a shelter dog that has been evaluated and selected for this important work.
What does this opportunity look like?
- Welcome a carefully selected dog from Operation Kindness into your home for up to 6 months
- Dogs train with Dogs for Better Lives (DBL) professional service dog trainers during the day Monday - Friday at the DBL training location in Carrollton. They spend the evenings and weekends relaxing with you at home
- Work with Dogs for Better Lives staff on helping reinforce training at home
- Coordinate with DBL staff on dropoff and pickup at the training location
- Operation Kindness provides all necessary resources including veterinary care, dog food, toys and equipment (food and water bowl, crate, etc.)
- Be happy knowing that you've not only given a second chance to a dog in need, but have also helped provide safety and independence to a child or adult with a disability
- This is a great way for the whole family to be engaged in something special
For more information on this exciting program, please visit https://dogsforbetterlives.org/from-shelter-to-service/
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About Dogs for Better Lives
Location:
10175 Wheeler Rd, Central Point, OR 97502, US
Mission Statement
Dogs for Better Lives' mission is to professionally train dogs to help people and enhance lives while maintaining a lifelong commitment to all dogs we rescue or breed and the people we serve.
Description
Dogs for Better Lives professionally trains dogs to become Hearing Assistance Dogs, Facility Dogs, and Autism Assistance Dogs. We do this at a minimal cost of an application fee to the client.
Dogs for Better Lives travels to the client for an interview. Following the application process the dog is delivered to the client by the Certified Assistance Dog Trainer that trained the dog. The Trainer spends several days supporting the client in their daily activities with their new Assistance dog.
Dogs for Better Lives maintains a lifelong commitment to our clients and dogs!
CAUSE AREAS
Animals,
Children & Youth,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
TX 75006
(32.96785 ,-96.88872 )
DATE POSTED
February 7, 2025
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- The training and foster time is typically 4-6 months
- Be willing to work with staff on helping the dog establish good house manners and reinforce positive training