Volunteer with Dogs: Puppy Raising

Street * required (Flat, Unit No. and Street Name)

Suburb * required

Is your postal address different? * required NoYes

Which Program(s) are you applying to be involved in? * required —Please choose an option—Puppy Raising ProgramTemporary Care ProgramBoth Puppy Raising and Temporary Care Programs

Does the primary carer / handler have any health issues, or restrictions, that may make managing a 30 – 40kg dog difficult? * required —Please choose an option—YesNo Please note that the role of a Puppy Raiser is physical and involves lifting, twisting, stretching, bending, kneeling and squatting on a repetitive basis, as well as managing unpredictable pulling on the lead.

Do you live in: * required —Please choose an option—HouseTownhouseDuplex HouseApartment BuildingOther (please specify)

Do you rent or own? * required —Please choose an option—RentOwn

Does your property have a yard with dog proof fencing? * required —Please choose an option—YesNoN/A (live in unit)

Does your property have adequate shelter from weather elements e.g. sun and rain? * required —Please choose an option—YesNo

Do all household members agree to being a part of the Puppy Raising Program and to follow the set guidelines? * required —Please choose an option—YesNo

Is there anyone in the household that is allergic to dogs?  * —Please choose an option—YesNo

Is there anyone in the household that is frightened of dogs?  * —Please choose an option—YesNo

If applicable, please list all pets residing in the home. Please include species, breed, age, sex and desexed status.

Have you ever owned a dog before? * required —Please choose an option—YesNo

Have you had any experience raising a puppy? * required —Please choose an option—YesNo

Are you able to socialise the pup in different locations in addition to their normal daily walk? * required —Please choose an option—YesNo

Are you able to attend regular training sessions held during business hours (8:30am – 4pm) on weekdays with the pup? * required —Please choose an option—YesNoN/A (temporary caring only) Please note: these sessions run for typically 1-2 hours, and are generally weekly for the first 2 months, and then fortnightly thereafter.

Can you ensure that the pup is not left home alone for more than 4 hours at a time? * required —Please choose an option—YesNo It is important for our pup’s socialisation that they are around people and out and about. You may have flexible work arrangements, or have your employer’s permission to take the pup to work if appropriate

Do you have access to a car that you are willing to use to transport the pup? * required —Please choose an option—YesNo

Occasionally, you will be required to transport the pup to the Guide Dog Centre at Glossodia for things such as veterinary health exams and assessment.

Are you able to transport the pup to the Guide Dog Centre on these occasions? * required —Please choose an option—YesNo

Will the pup be allowed inside the house during the day when someone is at home? * required —Please choose an option—YesNo

Are you prepared to allow the pup to sleep indoors at night? * required —Please choose an option—YesNo

Are you prepared to walk the pup every day? * required —Please choose an option—YesNo

Are you prepared to provide bedding and appropriate dog toys and chews? * required —Please choose an option—YesNo

Are you willing to follow all of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT policies and recommendations? * required —Please choose an option—YesNo

How did you hear about the puppy raising/temporary care program? —Please choose an option—Social mediaOn the newsGuide Dogs websiteGoogleWord of mouthOther