Puppy Training Volunteer

Become a Puppy Training volunteer! 

Help shape the future of our life-changing assistance dogs by becoming a Puppy Training volunteer! You’ll play a key role in raising and nurturing a young pup as they begin their journey to transform lives.

What is involved? 

We consider this a long-term volunteer role as the puppy / dog will live with you. This may be from 8 weeks old until they progress to join our elite breeding programme or are ready to progress into assistance dog training at approximately 14 to 18 months of age.  There may be occasions when an older puppy requires a home to continue with training until ready for assistance dog training. 

Skills

You will need to be available for and attend training sessions, during the working week. This can involve: 
  • Home visits 
  • Veterinary or physiotherapy visits 
  • Virtual online training  
  • One-to-ones in the community 
  • Group sessions in the community 
  • Regular group puppy training classes 
You will need to attend regular visits within your local community to various environments to carefully expose the puppy to the following conditions, under the direction of your Puppy Training Coordinator, to socialise them: residential areas, busy town environments, car travel, public transport, children, cats, other dogs (different breeds), and other domestic animals. 

With the guidance, support, and advice from our expert trainers, you will be taught the fundamentals of puppy socialisation as well as simple cues and exercises. For example:
  • Identifying the dogs’ needs
  • Home behaviour
  • Social behaviour 
  • Walking on a lead
  • Off lead exercise
  • General obedience 

You will need to maintain the dog’s health and welfare by following guidance from the Puppy Training Coordinator and report any concerns immediately. 

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    18+
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

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Location

This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.

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