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Love Dogs? Like helping people? Raise a service dog puppy!
ORGANIZATION: Dogs for Better Lives
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Looking for an exciting volunteer opportunity that will change lives? Raising a puppy for Dogs for Better Lives is a unique opportunity to be part of something truly life changing while assisting our mission of providing service dogs to people with disabilities.
Puppy raisers play a crucial role in helping build strong foundations for our future service dogs - no prior dog training experience is necessary, we'll help you every step of the way!
What does puppy raising look like?
- Receive a puppy at approximately eight (8) weeks of age
- Povide a safe and caring environment for the puppy
- Teach polite manners and basic obedience skills - we'll help you!
- Attend regular puppy classes
- Provide food and basic veterinary care for the 12-14 month journey
- Take the puppy on age-appropriate public socialization outings
- Transport the dog to a regional training center when it's time for turn-in - we'll give you plenty of notice and can help you coordinate travel.
By raising a puppy for Dogs for Better Lives, you will become a part of a community dedicated to helping others. You can changing the life of a person or family in need, helping provide them with greater independence and safety.
This is a fun and excellent opportunity for students, individuals, and families seeking a service project for school, 4-H, FAA, or community organization
To learn more, visit https://dogsforbetterlives.org/puppy-raiser to see our FAQ and fill out an interest form or email puppyraising@dogsforbetterlives.org
One of our puppy raisers had this to say:
"Best volunteer experience ever. The DBL (Dogs for Better Lives) team was so warm and welcoming, helping me with every obstacle while puppy raising. The trainers lead with kindness and compassion, encouraging the best in both dog and human handler. Every training plan is personalized according to the pup's personality, strengths, and challenges, all in the hopes that each dog will one day become a great Assistance Dog."
-Puppy Raiser
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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
Beaverton, OR 97006
(45.517975 ,-122.8542 )
DATE POSTED
October 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Veterinary
- Animal Care / Handling
- Public Advocacy
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Puppy Raising is typically a 12-14 month commitment, although we do sometimes have short-term fostering needs, or older puppies in need of raisers.