Nonprofit
Published 1/23/26 12:24PM

Love dogs and like helping people? Help a service dog in training!

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Carrollton, TX
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  • 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

    Love dogs and like helping people? Help a service dog in training!

    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 Carrollton, TX. 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
    Carrollton, TX, USA

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