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29 people are interested
Puppy Raiser for Leader Dogs for the Blind
ORGANIZATION: Leader Dogs for the Blind
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29 people are interested
Want to change your life while helping to change the life of a person who is blind? Then this opportunity might be right for you!
We are looking for good homes to raise puppies (Labs and Goldens) who will learn to guide someone who is blind or visually impaired. Puppy raisers are responsible for housebreaking the puppy and teaching good manners like staying off the furniture, not jumping on counters or visitors and not begging at the table. They also practice basic obedience commands with the puppy such as sit, down, stay, heel and come. To prepare puppies for their lives as guide dogs, puppy raisers socialize the puppies through exposure to many different kinds of people, vehicles, environments and animals.
You will receive training and tons of support from our staff as well as the Puppy Raiser community. Free veterinary care is provided by Leader Dog if you live locally.
There are puppies here on campus waiting for their raisers!
Information on different puppy raising options can be found on our website https://www.leaderdog.org/volunteer/raise-a-puppy/puppy-raising-options/
The primary raiser must be at least 18 years old and will bear the legal responsibility for the puppy.
This is one of the most rewarding volunteer opportunities you will ever find!
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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, 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 guide dog program, we offer programs that enhance a person's independence and quality of life in other ways, including orientation and mobility training, teen summer camp, and seminars for Orientation and Mobility professionals. Currently, Leader Dog is the only facility in the Western Hemisphere to teach DeafBlind students to work with a guide dog.
Thanks to generous donations from our supporters, our guide dog 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
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WHERE
1039 S. Rochester RoadRochester, MI 48307
DATE POSTED
October 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Animal Care / Handling
- Veterinary
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Puppies live with raiser for approximately 12 months and require a moderate amount of brisk exercise every day.
- Raisers are responsible for food, crate, routine vet care (Leader Dog does provide vet care if raisers are able to travel to campus), replacement toys, replacement collars, and travel expenses to and from campus to pick up and drop off the puppy.