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Puppy Socialisers |
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We need
very special people
to help care for our
very special dogs |
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If you feel that you are able
to offer a loving environment to one of our dogs and would like to
apply to become a Puppy Socialiser for Support Dogs please contact us
on 01142 617800 or by email at
supportdogs@btconnect.com |
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Our puppy
socialisers provide long term care to our youngest recruits working
closely with our trainers to begin the basic obedience and socialisation
at what is a very impressionable age.
We do not use any kennel facilities for our dogs that are in training,
therefore we need dedicated volunteers to become ‘Puppy Socialisers’ for
us. Without our team of committed volunteers we simply could not run our
charity.
Volunteers who wish to puppy socialise generally have to be at home
full time. This is so that they have the time to socialise the pups in all
sorts of environment, and let the pups experience as much as possible.
We train a huge variety of dogs from Jack Russell’s up to a St Bernard. We
also train many dogs that are rescued from animal shelters or donated from
families who can no longer keep their pet.
Our puppy socialisers are under no obligation to take on a pup which
they do not want to foster and although our puppies require long term
care, we are able to arrange alternative temporary foster care for the dog
whilst the usual socialiser goes on holiday or has other commitments.
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Requirements to be a Puppy
Socialiser |
- Must enjoy the company of dogs and care for
their wellbeing
- Be able and willing to get the dog to a vet in
case of emergency
- Follow the basic training requirements of our
dogs – such as sitting at doorways
- Have an fully enclosed garden
- To follow the diet as advised by the trainer
- Overall offer a loving, safe and fun
environment for our dogs
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Adopting a Support Dog |
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Occasionally a dog in training does not quite reach the high standards
required to become a registered assistance dog and requires re-homing.
Dog Adopters give a life long home to dogs that don't quite make the grade
as a Support Dog and also from time to time to retired Support Dogs that
may be unable to stay in their working home.
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that you are able to offer a loving environment to one of our dogs and
would like to apply to become a foster carer for Support Dogs or if you
want to know more information about volunteering for Support Dogs, please
contact us on 01142 617800 or by email at
supportdogs@btconnect.com |
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