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Published 11/10/25 7:58PM

Help Raise a Future Assistance Dog!

Can Do Canines
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in Minnesota, US
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    You choose how long and how often you want to host dogs in our program, but must host at least one time per year to stay active in our program
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    100
    Cause Areas:
    Animals, Disability
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Help Raise a Future Assistance Dog!

    Raisers host puppies and dogs in their homes while they grow up and get trained. Hosting can be as short as one week, as long as two years, and anything in between!

    It is your choice how long you agree to host a dog in your home for our program.

    You choose dogs to bring into your home based on:

    • Dates they are looking for hosts
    • Length of time they need a host
    • How old they are (these dogs are between 10 weeks and 2.5 years of age)
    • What city they are located in

    Can Do Canines provides the dog food and monthly preventatives, and covers the vet care costs!

    Raisers should expect to:

    • Provide daily exercise for the dog
    • Help maintain household manners
    • Come to training 2x per month, either in New Hope, MN or Eau Claire, WI
    • Take the dogs on Public Outings to places like stores and libraries 3x per week
    • Bring the dogs to vet appointments in New Hope, MN
    • Give the dog time to take it easy and be a puppy

    We have amazing trainers to teach you how to raise and train the dogs. Raisers will learn positive reinforcement training techniques.

    By helping as a Raiser for a future assistance dog, you are enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. These dogs will grow up to bring their people more freedom, independence, and peace of mind.

    Plus, you get to snuggle with a life-changing dog!

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in Minnesota, US
    Associated Location
    9440 Science Center Drive, New Hope, Minnesota, US

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Thank you so much for your interest in becoming a Raiser for Can Do Canines!

    Please click here to learn more about this volunteer role and fill out our Volunteer Application.

    I acknowledge that use of the Idealist Applicant Tracking System is subject to Idealist's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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