What's Involved in Raising a Puppy

As a guide dog puppy raiser, you agree to the following:

• Raise the puppy inside as a house dog.
• Provide a safe and securely fenced yard and/or a safe and secure confinement area for relieving the pup. The outside area must contain shelter from the elements and access to water.
• Attend and participate in at least 80 percent of regularly scheduled club meetings and outings.
• Spend a minimum of 30 minutes each day with the puppy without the presence of other dogs.
• Provide an environment free of dogs with a history of agression.
• Provide direct supervision when their dog is with other dogs.
• Leave the puppy in a safe, harm-free environment (in particular, do not leave the puppy alone for extended periods of time in a fenced yard).
• Provide appropriate food, grooming supplies, flea/tick control and some veterinary care.
• Securely fence swimming pools, spas, and other bodies of water to prevent unsupervised access by the puppy.
• Keep all pet cats and dogs current on their vaccinations.
• Provide a safe setting for teaching the puppy to remain alone, unconfined in the home.
• Undergo a home visit by a Guide Dog-approved leader and be approved by that individual (this includes all individuals who will be puppy sitting the puppy).
• Use Guide Dog-approved training and management techniques when working with or caring for Guide Dog puppies.
• Complete and submit monthly a Guide Dog Puppy Raiser Monthly Report to their club leader.