Guide Dogs
Description of the role
As a Puppy Raiser, you’ll provide a 6-8 week-old puppy with the vital foundation for its future role as a guide dog. You’ll be looking after a puppy for 12-16 months and will guide him or her through training, socialisation, the introduction of new environments and experiences while providing a loving home.
You’ll ideally have:
- A loving home with enough time to invest in raising a puppy and attending to their needs (e.g. toilet training). If you work from home or have hobbies, you’ll need to be available to give the puppy regular attention alongside these.
- Someone at home who is physically able to handle large breed dogs (around 25-40kg).
- Access to a car, so that you can get your puppy used to travelling.
- The agreement of your landlord to have a dog in the property if you rent your home.
- A safe secure area outside for your puppy to go to the toilet.
Practical Considerations
All training and full support is provided. If you don’t feel you tick every box, but are sure this role is the one for you, we’d love to hear from you! We’re always open to suggestions and are very happy to chat with you to discuss what’s possible.
Any specific requirements
- Will require references.
- Must own a vehicle or have secure access to one.
- Must have a driving license.
- Must be 18 or over.
Where is the opportunity based?
This role is home based as you will care for a puppy from your own home.
When is the opportunity available?
The opportunity is full time care for the puppy.
About the organisation
Guide Dogs is one of the UK’s leading sight loss charities. Our expert staff, volunteers and life-changing guide dogs help people with sight loss live the life they choose. We couldn’t continue our vital work without your generous donations and our amazing volunteers.
Bromsgrove and Redditch Network 