Puppy Raiser

Guide Dogs

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Must be over 18 years of age Time and patience

The satisfaction of knowing you're supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well. The rewarding feeling of watching a mischievous puppy learn new training techniques to help them develop into a guide dog. The opportunity to participate in our bespoke world-class training programme – this can help you train your own dogs or advance a future career in dog handling. The opportunity to have a loveable, canine companion, proven to reduce feelings of stress and improve fitness – you’ll be out walking rain or shine! The chance to be part of the inspirational Guide Dogs community, meeting like-minded people and interacting with a community of puppy raisers in your area. A dedicated volunteer manager and fellow peers who will help support you throughout your role.

Varies as puppy develops but can be time consuming

Further location details may be provided below.

Currently this role is only available to people living in North East and South East Hereford, and Herefordshire including Bredenbury, Bromyard, Ocle Pychard, Castle Frome, Sutton st Nicholas, Lugwardine, Putley and Ledbury,

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Volunteers need to be able to walk our puppies as required and also handle large breed dogs when its older. We can discuss how this can be managed.