Puppy Training Volunteer

Canine Partners

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Basic IT skills - internet & email

The primary puppy volunteer must be 18 years of age or over. You will need to reside in a house/bungalow/ground floor flat with a dog friendly secure garden (non-shared). Please note that we are unable to accept a townhouse for puppies under the age of 6 months due to health and safety risks to the volunteer and puppy. If you are a dog owner with no more than two pet dogs of suitable temperament, as assessed during the home check, you are welcome to apply. They must be over 18 months of age and have lived within the home for at least six months. You will need to be at home for most of the day, able to engage with your Puppy Training Coordinator, and live within the boundaries of the Puppy Training Region. You need to have the time to provide the puppy with the socialisation and education it needs to prepare it for assistance dog training. You will need the stamina to manage a young active puppy / dog. You will need access to a car, so that you can train the puppy to be comfortable whilst travelling, to travel to veterinary appointments, classes, and training locations on a regular basis. Be mindful that the dog in your care remains under the ownership of Canine Partners, and as such advice from Canine Partners’ representatives should be followed

By volunteering for us you will be a valued member of our Charity, know that you are integrally involved in the care and training of a dog that will change the life of a person waiting for their Canine Partner. You will benefit from the companionship and enjoyment of having a dog in your life without lifelong commitment or costs associated with dog ownership. Provide the opportunity to meet like-minded people and develop your knowledge of puppy development and training. Support and Training: Induction process which includes submitting of an information form, telephone interview, home visit, training, and handling sessions. Each volunteer is allocated a Canine Partners Puppy Training Coordinator as their first point of contact. Receive regular training, resources, and other essential information via your Puppy Training Coordinator, this may be in the format of verbal instructions, physical copies, digital instructions, video, and webinar resources or in person. No previous dog ownership experience is needed but you must meet the criteria listed above to be considered. Holiday cover and appointments cover can be arranged. Payment of expenditure such as mileage to and from a training session with a Canine Partner representative. Access to our volunteer portal with many resources for your use. Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group

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.

Further location details may be provided below.

Louise Mullen

Ideally within 45 minutes’ drive of MK40 post code.

https://caninepartners.org.uk/get-involved/volunteering/