This is a full-time and long-term role volunteering role, as our puppy would live with you in your home for at least a year. You will be providing a vital foundation for its future role as a guide dog!
You must be aged over 18 and be able to confidently handle the dog as its strength grows. You need suitable housing and must be able to give the time, commitment and love a puppy deserves.
At about seven weeks of age, puppies start their early training, remaining with you until between 12-16 months of age. They then head off to a training centre to begin their specialised training.
- You will need to care for, feed and train the puppy. This is very time consuming and - particularly when young - our puppies cannot be left on their own for more than three hours.
- You will be expected to teach basic obedience commands and you will need a suitable outside area (ideally gravel or pavement) where the puppy can go to the toilet.
- The puppy must be familiarised with different environments and you will be expected to introduce the puppy to different people, sounds and situations.
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