PUPPY WALKER PROGRAM | GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND

371 New York 25, Smithtown, NY 11787

Eligibility

One year commitment required must be able to spend time with puppy to train and socialize. All volunteers must successfully pass a home visit. Volunteers must purchase dog food for their puppy.

Hours

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http://www.guidedog.org

Application process

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Fees

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Service area

Suffolk County, NY
Nassau County, NY

Description

Recruits and trains volunteer puppy walkers , who raise and socialize guide dog puppies. Volunteers raise puppies for one year, teaching puppies house manners, basic obedience, leash walking and exposing puppies to a variety of experiences and situations. Training manuals and free weekly obedience classes available.

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Volunteer Opportunities Service Animals

Providing organization

GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND

Trains and provides guide and/or service dogs free of charge to blind or disabled people who seek enhanced independence and mobility. Serves all Towns of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.