We offer resources such as the puppy raisers manual puppy counselors training sessions calendar challenges newsletters with methods and tips training standards and more.
Leader dogs for the blind puppy raiser manual.
Guide dogs for the blind puppy raising manual version.
The collection of all instructional videos for gdb puppy raisers can be found here.
For an outline of the contents of this page please refer to the puppy raising road map.
Allowing for feedback is another aspect of communication that an effective leader must promote.
A key to effective communication is listening.
Guide dogs for the blind puppy raising manual version.
This page contains links to all of the documents in guide dogs for the blind s puppy raising manual.
All puppies are from leader dog s breeding colony or donated from select private breeders of labrador retrievers golden retrievers and german shepherds.
All documents are available as pdf files unless otherwise noted.
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Puppy raisers are invited to attend the graduation of the puppy they have raised whether the dog becomes a guide dog a member of our breeding colony or a k9 buddy dog.
For questions about health or medical concerns contact the veterinary department at 248 218 6308 or 888 777 5332 extension 1118.
Active listening means that as someone is speaking the leader is listening to what is being said as well as to what is not being said.
Whether you re a veteran dog trainer or have never had a dog we ll provide you with structured guidance for every stage of the puppy s growth and development.
The puppy you will raise belongs to leader dogs for the blind.
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Through daily care and training puppy raisers build the foundation our puppies need to become a trusted guide dog for someone who is blind.
February 20 attach the light nylon leash to the gl and grasp it close to the clip with your left hand.
Puppy raisers are the backbone of our guide dog program.
Guide dog foundation for the blind inc.
Graduation generally includes time to meet the dog s handler or breeder custodians.
The adult dogs in our breeding colony are housed in volunteer host homes.
Lure the puppy with a kibble held in your right hand just in front of his nose.
They give 12 to 15 months of their time energy and love to raise a puppy for leader dog.
Gently pull on the gl toward the piece of.
