February 20 attach the light nylon leash to the gl and grasp it close to the clip with your left hand.
Leader dogs for the blind puppy raiser manual.
Guide dog foundation for the blind inc.
Puppy raisers are invited to attend the graduation of the puppy they have raised whether the dog becomes a guide dog a member of our breeding colony or a k9 buddy dog.
Through daily care and training puppy raisers build the foundation our puppies need to become a trusted guide dog for someone who is blind.
The adult dogs in our breeding colony are housed in volunteer host homes.
Lure the puppy with a kibble held in your right hand just in front of his nose.
The puppy raiser advisory committee is a volunteer group that addresses puppy raiser concerns.
Guide dog foundation for the blind inc.
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All documents are available as pdf files unless otherwise noted.
They give 12 to 15 months of their time energy and love to raise a puppy for leader dog.
Puppy raisers are the backbone of our guide dog program.
371 east jericho turnpike smithtown ny 11787 2976 1 631 930 9000 toll free in the u s 1 800 548 4337.
For an outline of the contents of this page please refer to the puppy raising road map.
Guide dogs for the blind puppy raising manual version.
We offer resources such as the puppy raisers manual puppy counselors training sessions calendar challenges newsletters with methods and tips training standards and more.
A key to effective communication is listening.
The puppy you will raise belongs to leader dogs for the blind.
Active listening means that as someone is speaking the leader is listening to what is being said as well as to what is not being said.
Guide dogs for the blind puppy raising manual version.
Whether you re a veteran dog trainer or have never had a dog we ll provide you with structured guidance for every stage of the puppy s growth and development.
For questions about health or medical concerns contact the veterinary department at 248 218 6308 or 888 777 5332 extension 1118.
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The canine development puppy raiser breeding host facebook page is a closed group.
Allowing for feedback is another aspect of communication that an effective leader must promote.
This page contains links to all of the documents in guide dogs for the blind s puppy raising manual.
