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Published 10/11/25 2:54PM
Puppy raiser
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Littleton, CO
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Commitment Details:
Volunteer puppy raisers receive a guide dog puppy at approximately eight weeks old, and the pup will return to one of GDB’s campuses for formal training between 15 and 17 months old. We have other, less time-intensive opportunities as well!
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Animals, Disability
Good For:
Kids, Teens, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
9+
Other Requirements:
Attendance of training meetings is required. These meetings occur on one Thursday and one Saturday a month.
Description
No prior experience is necessary to become a puppy raiser; we will help you through the process every step of the way! Volunteer puppy raisers receive their charges when the pups are approximately 8 weeks old, and return them to our campuses between 13 and 18 months old. Raisers are responsible for teaching the puppies good house manners and basic obedience, and most importantly, socializing them to the world. It is a rewarding, emotional experience, and a commitment for which Guide Dogs is extremely grateful. As a puppy raiser, not only will you discover the delight of a four-footed, wet-nosed companion, you will join a community of like-minded people all working toward improving the quality of life for people who are blind.
- *Student volunteers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to all meetings**
Location
Hybrid
Volunteer must be in or near Littleton, CO
Associated Location
Littleton, Colorado, US
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