Nonprofit
Published 18 days ago
Love dogs and like helping people? Help a service dog in training!
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Marietta, GA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Commitment Details:
The training and foster time is typically 4-6 months
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
12
Cause Areas:
Animals, Disability, Volunteering
Good For:
Teens, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
18+
Other Requirements:
Be willing to work with staff on helping the dog establish good house manners and reinforce positive training
Description
Dogs for Better Lives has a unique opportunity to transform shelter dogs into service dogs for people with disabilities. You can play an important part in this transformative and life changing journey by fostering a shelter dog that has been evaluated and selected for this important work.
What does this opportunity look like?
- Welcome a carefully selected shelter or rescue dog into your home for up to 6 months
- Dogs train with Dogs for Better Lives (DBL) professional service dog trainers during the day Monday - Friday at the DBL training location in Marietta, GA. They spend the evenings and weekends relaxing with you at home
- Work with Dogs for Better Lives staff on helping reinforce training at home
- Coordinate with DBL staff on drop-off and pickup at the training location or your home
- Dogs for Better Lives provides all necessary resources including veterinary care, dog food, toys and equipment (food and water bowl, crate, etc.)
- Be happy knowing that you've not only given a second chance to a dog in need, but have also helped provide safety and independence to a child or adult with a disability
- This is a great way for the whole family to be engaged in something special
For more information on this exciting program, please visit https://dogsforbetterlives.org/from-shelter-to-service/
Watch our video to learn more: Shelter Hearing Dog
Location
On-site
Marietta, GA, USA
