Home Socialization provides individuals and families with
the opportunity to take home 6-8 week old puppies for
several days and socialize the pups to new & different
sights & sounds. This program is a wonderful way for
families to volunteer together while giving these
exceptional pups the best start possible as they begin
their Journey of becoming a Guide Dog.
Raise a Future Guide Dog! Don’t wait another minute to
begin making a difference in the lives of the blind and
visually impaired. Puppy Raisers are extraordinary
volunteers who take these young pups with potential into
their hearts and homes to teach them basic obedience &
manners over the next 14-16 months.
The Brood Stud Program is designed to provide a permanent,
loving home to our exceptional breeding colony of adult
dogs who will go on to produce the next generation of
guide dogs. These dogs have been carefully selected for
their superb temperament & health and plenty of
support is available to volunteers including lessons in
dog handling, care and obedience.
Interested in Puppy Raising? Click here to see the
heartwarming story of Val & Jim Hazlin as they share
their personal experience raising their 5th pup, Reggie.
The Early Socialization Program (ES) is the perfect
program for volunteers able to spend a few hours a week at
our Canine Development Center. Volunteers are scheduled
on a weekly basis to come in and work directly with pups
ranging in age from one to eight weeks old.
Socializers provide daily pup massage and socialization to
a litter of pups to helping to prepare them for their
Journey as Guide Dogs.
The Home Litter Care Program is a great opportunity for
volunteers to take home a brood and her litter of pups and
provide them with a safe, nurturing home environment for
approximately 5 weeks. Exposing these young pups to the
sights & sounds of a busy, loving home will build the pups
confidence and chances of reaching their potential as a
Guide Dog.
"Thank you to Guiding Eyes for making puppy raising the
absolute best thing we do..."
Photos of Guiding Eyes Dogs submitted by
our volunteers.
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When in doubt! Journey of a Guiding Eyes Dog will help you
get there! ...Under the Canine Development Center tab..
"Working here fills my heart knowing that I am helping
impact a life..." Amy Lawlor