Guide dogs for the blind puppy raising manual version.
Leader dogs for the blind puppy raiser manual.
The canine development puppy raiser breeding host facebook page is a closed group.
The puppy you will raise belongs to leader dogs for the blind.
For questions about health or medical concerns contact the veterinary department at 248 218 6308 or 888 777 5332 extension 1118.
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Puppy raisers are invited to attend the graduation of the puppy they have raised whether the dog becomes a guide dog a member of our breeding colony or a k9 buddy dog.
They give 12 to 15 months of their time energy and love to raise a puppy for leader dog.
We offer resources such as the puppy raisers manual puppy counselors training sessions calendar challenges newsletters with methods and tips training standards and more.
All puppies are from leader dog s breeding colony or donated from select private breeders of labrador retrievers golden retrievers and german shepherds.
February 20 attach the light nylon leash to the gl and grasp it close to the clip with your left hand.
Through daily care and training puppy raisers build the foundation our puppies need to become a trusted guide dog for someone who is blind.
Guide dog foundation for the blind inc.
All documents are available as pdf files unless otherwise noted.
The puppy raiser advisory committee is a volunteer group that addresses puppy raiser concerns.
Guide dog foundation for the blind inc.
This page contains links to all of the documents in guide dogs for the blind s puppy raising manual.
Gently pull on the gl toward the piece of.
The adult dogs in our breeding colony are housed in volunteer host homes.
Allowing for feedback is another aspect of communication that an effective leader must promote.
371 east jericho turnpike smithtown ny 11787 2976 1 631 930 9000 toll free in the u s 1 800 548 4337.
Puppy raisers are the backbone of our guide dog program.
Lure the puppy with a kibble held in your right hand just in front of his nose.
Graduation generally includes time to meet the dog s handler or breeder custodians.
A key to effective communication is listening.
Active listening means that as someone is speaking the leader is listening to what is being said as well as to what is not being said.
Whether you re a veteran dog trainer or have never had a dog we ll provide you with structured guidance for every stage of the puppy s growth and development.