For The Blind
Future Guide Dogs [N] [T] [S]
(DVD) CustomFlix
Release date: 2006-11-06
Price:
$14.95
$14.95
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To take it into public places, etc.?
No, what I mean is, when a dog is going to be a guide dog they give it to you as a puppy to raise for 18-24 months so you can give it experience and make it a calm dog. If I do this, it wants me to take it out a lot and I was just wondering if they would give me the special harness to take the puppy into the mall etc.
If your just puppy raising you wouldn’t get a harness. When people do this they have the dog for 6months. It’s your job to teach it basic obedience and socialize it. Once 6months is up then it will go to back to facility where they will be harness trained, among other things as well. Turning on lights, open doors etc.
What it's like to raise a guide dog puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
that will contact me soon?
Here are some lists of guide dog schools:
http://www.gdui.org/schools.html
http://www.afb.org/section.asp?Documenti d=1266
You might find one near enough to you to be workable.
How soon they contact you depends, in part, on how sincere and qualified your application appears and how much they are in need of puppy raisers.
I have read all the reqirements to become a "puppy raiser" on the Guide Dogs of the Blind website. But, I read it to my Mom, and she said "Well, you are going to have to wait until one of your dogs dies." I have two dogs, a golden retriever and a lhasa opsa. But, I can't wait to raise a puppy for the Guide Dogs of the Blind! I have somewhat of enough time, though, I am going to do Kung Fu and Basketball this year. And, then there is homework. But, I REALLY would like to to do "puppy raising!" How can I convince my parents? I have always owned a dog, so, I know A LOT about dogs! Thanks, and, BEST ANSWER is included! Thanks again!
If I were you I would wait till you have a lot of time on your hands. As you know it takes a lot of time to train and raise a puppy. Expesially for a Seeing Eye Dog. You have to put everything and all of you time into it. You can blow off the traing if something comes up or if you have practice for basketball or Kung Fu. You cant have somewhat enough time you have to have ALL of the time. That is something you should consider before trying to convince your parents. Sorry!
I'm thinking about raising a puppy for an orginazation that trains guide dogs for the blind, and I'm just wondering if anyone else has done this and can give me any info or advice. I tend to get rather attached to animals, so I know I would have trouble giving it up at the end, but I think it would be a good experience, and it would allow me to have a pet for a while without giving a long term commitment.
I used to have a couple that would bring dogs they were raising for service dogs to my obedience classes. The dogs don't always make the cut, so be prepared to keep it or rehome it.
I have recently joined an organization called "Guide Dogs for the Blind". I've gone to a couple local meetings, I've met all the puppies in my area, and am considering puppy raising this fall, whom I will train for a year and a half.
I'm just curious to hear if anyone here has ever raised a puppy as a potential guide dog.
Is it worth the time and money, considering it's not your dog?
i think its wonderful that you are willing to do so but i will say that you have to be prepared to part with this dog when the time comes. its hard not to get emotionally attached to a dog that is living in your home for a year and a half. now that being said if you think you can do it then its a wonderful thing to do for someone. just make sure that you can let go when the dog has to leave
How To Raise A Guide Dog
Estimates that 120 million individuals have sight issues that cannot be corrected through modern medical techniques and in just 10 years, the number of people with low vision or complete blindness is expected to double.
Those staggering statistics highlight the need for more well-trained guide dogs that can help humans safely navigate the daily course of their lives. Evenly tempered canines with high intelligence, sound health and a gentle disposition are trained to help visually-impaired individuals achieve a greater level of independence. This practice became popular after World War I as a method to give greater mobility to blind war veterans. With numerous guide dog schools around the globe, breeds as diverse as German shepherds, boxers, border collies, standard poodles, Labrador retrievers and golden retrievers are generally used. Through the work of dedicated volunteers, puppies around the world are transformed into a highly specialized and well-disciplined working animals.
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Prince William residents raise guide dogs for the blindWashington Post - Mar 14, 2010
With Scout at work as a guide dog, Minke said she is raising her seventh puppy, Gallant, for the program, which raises 180 dogs a year.La Grande Observer - Apr 02, 2010
One of the 4-H clubs is now interested in raising puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Volunteers receive the pups at 6 to 8 weeks old and return them toMelton Today - Apr 01, 2010
Nick and Seth, who have been training since last summer, hope to raise awareness of The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. as well as raising money forMountain Xpress - Mar 24, 2010
Libby's been raising guide dogs for the blind for more than a decade. Since last July, she's been working with her 11th puppy — Mensa, a 10-month-old poodle and more »The Virginian-Pilot - Apr 02, 2010
Debbie Whitlock helps teach her dog, Adria, commands on Monday, March 29, 2010 during classes to help teach dogs to be guide dogs for blind people.West Seattle Blog (blog) - Mar 21, 2010
West Seattle See Dogs, a puppy-raising club for Guide Dogs for the Blind, “needs volunteers to spend a year or so teaching puppies good house manners andiBerkshires.com - Mar 30, 2010
That's Life: Searching for That Human ElementEven while raising puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind, a nonprofit organization funded by private donations, Hannah did not have a guide dog – she