Puppy Raising - Canines with a Cause

Puppy Raising for Canines with a Cause

Opportunities available now

What is a Canines with a Cause Puppy Raiser? A volunteer who fosters a Canines with a Cause puppy from 8 weeks of age to approximately 12 to 18 months. These puppies have been carefully selected after passing extensive temperament and physical testing and have high potential to succeed as an Assistance Dog.

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Minimum commitment of 12 to 18 months.

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If you..

are over 18 years old
are able to care for the puppy during the day (staying at home or able to bring puppy to work/school daily)
live in a home with access to a fenced backyard in the Ottawa area
have transportation means to attend organized training sessions
are able to socialize the puppy with other safe dogs, people, and situations
have no animals or no more than 1 dog/cat in your home

...please contact us to find out how you can apply for this very rewarding volunteer position.

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Apply online to become a CWAC Puppy Raiser

Or contact us to get more information.

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Elizabeth and Bella at The Market Square
Click here to view slideshow of puppy raising socialization outing

What are the responsibilities of a Canines with a Cause Puppy Raiser? To provide a loving, healthy, secure and overall quality care for the Canines with a Cause puppy To commute and attend regular training sessions with the Canines with a Cause trainers.To complete and submit a Progress Report on a monthly basis.

What are the benefits gained by a Canines with a Cause Puppy Raiser? Giving a tempo rarely home to a Canines with a Cause puppy can be extremely rewarding. A quality care given to one of our pups makes the World of difference in later on becoming a successful Service Dog. Thus, being a tremendous influence in the potential success of the dog who later on will be able to enhance the life of someone who can truly benefit from his/her assistance and companionship. Puppy raisers are blessed with a playful and loving puppy for approximately a year and can truly feel part of this amazing process. They are active participants during the Graduation ceremony when they deliver the fully trained dog to their recipient to symbolize their great efforts in the process.

If you require more information, contact us and we will provide you with more details on this very intensive and rewarding job.

Volunteer occasional Fosters also needed

Short term foster homes are also needed for occasional weekends, weeks, or up to a month when the puppy raiser may be unavailable. If you are interested in becoming an occasional foster caregiver, please contact us 613 882-5923.