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PUPPY RAISER PROGRAM | GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND

371 New York 25, Smithtown, NY 11787

Eligibility

One year commitment required must be able to spend time with puppy to train and socialize. All volunteers must successfully pass a home visit. Volunteers must purchase dog food for their puppy.

Required documents

Agency prefers that client call for details

Application process

Agency prefers that client call for details

Fees

No fee

Service area

Suffolk, NY Nassau, NY
Recruits and trains volunteers, who raise and socialize guide dog puppies. Volunteers raise puppies for one year, teaching puppies house manners, basic obedience, leash walking and exposing puppies to a variety of experiences and situations. Training manuals and free weekly obedience classes available.

Providing organization

GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND