Raise a Life Changing Puppy!

Canine Companions volunteer puppy raisers provide purpose-bred puppies a safe home, take them to puppy classes, serve up a healthy diet, provide socialization opportunities and give lots of love.

Each hour spent caring for a Canine Companions puppy is vital to their development as a future service dog. Our puppy raising program provides a unique opportunity for volunteers to assist with our very important mission.

• If you are under the age of 18, you must have a parent or legal guardian fill out the application and you can sign on as a co-applicant.

Raise a puppy, change a life. As a volunteer puppy raiser, we ask that you meet the following requirements:

• Provide a safe environment for a puppy who will be the only dog under 12 months old in your home.
• Work closely with Canine Companions to monitor the puppy’s progress and submit monthly reports.
• Attend an average of two Canine Companions-approved classes per month.
• Teach the puppy manners and basic skills.
• Responsible for the puppy’s food, veterinary expenses and puppy classes
• Transport the dog to the regional training center at the projected turn-in time.
• Feed the puppy a diet recommended by Canine Companions.
• Acquire and utilize a kennel or crate for sleeping indoors.
• Provide the puppy with age-appropriate socialization opportunities, such as public outings and veterinary appointments.
• Keep the puppy on a leash at all times, unless supervised in a securely fenced area.
• Supervise the puppy throughout the day

For more information visit canine.org and visit our puppy raising FAQ.