Guide Dogs
General volunteering Open ended

Puppy raiser

Are you a dog lover? Do you have the time to help raise a life-changing puppy? Would you like to make a difference to someone's life? If you've answered yes to these questions, then this role could be perfect for you! As a Puppy Raiser, you'll provide a 6-8 week-old puppy with the vital foundation for its future role as a guide dog. You'll be looking after a puppy for 12-16 months and will guide him or her through training, socialisation, the introduction of new environments and experiences while providing a loving home. There might be the odd chewed slipper along the way, but nothing beats the rewarding feeling of loving and raising a puppy who will go on to make an enormous difference to someone living with sight loss.

Remote, Onsite
Weekends, Weekdays, Evenings
Posted 6 months ago
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About the Role

What you'll be doingProviding care and support for your puppy at home e.g., loving, grooming and feeding him or her.Socialising your puppy and introducing him or her to a variety of environments to increase confidence - this can be as simple as taking your puppy with you to the shops, office or park, as you go about your everyday life.Teaching your puppy to be comfortable alone - gradually building up from a few minutes to a maximum of four hours.Taking your puppy to monthly puppy classes, an...

Skills You'll Develop

Creativity & Innovation Emotional Intelligence & Empathy Listening & Communication Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Resilience & Staying Positive Teamwork & Collaboration

Impact Areas

Animal Welfare Disability Inclusion Health & Well-being