Join our Puppy Raising Team! Puppy Raisers are passionate, dedicated volunteers who foster our puppies on their way to becoming guide dogs & service dogs. We rely on volunteers to provide experience and socialization for our puppies in real-world settings.
Our pups begin their journeys in raiser homes at 8-12 weeks old, then return to our campus at 14-18 months to begin formal training. Formal training with a Certified Instructor takes around 3-4 months to complete. Once done, a guide dog will be matched with someone in need. No prior experience required. Our dedicated team of puppy advisors & staff will be there to support you every step of the way.
Join our Puppy Raising Team! Puppy Raisers are passionate, dedicated volunteers who foster our puppies on their way to becoming guide dogs & service dogs. We rely on volunteers to provide experience and socialization for our puppies in real-world settings.
Our pups begin their journeys in raiser homes at 8-12 weeks old, then return to our campus at 14-18 months to begin formal training. Formal training with a Certified Instructor takes around 3-4 months to complete. Once done, a guide dog will be matched with someone in need. No prior experience required. Our dedicated team of puppy advisors & staff will be there to support you every step of the way.
We are located in Smithtown, NY, Suffolk County, LI. Please visit our website to read more about our program: Volunteer Opportunities - Guide Dog Foundation
We are located in Smithtown, NY, Suffolk County, LI. Please visit our website to read more about our program: Volunteer Opportunities - Guide Dog Foundation