RAISE A PUPPY

The Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever puppies we raise will assist a soldier or a person with a disability in leading a more fulfilling and independent life.  For these puppies to achieve their potential, they must grow up in a loving environment and be exposed to a variety of stimulating experiences.

Puppy raisers are volunteers who agree to take a service dog in training into their homes and socialize him or her to other dogs, people and the world. Puppies who are not confident, social, and well-mannered rarely make good service dogs, so your role is crucial.

We will help you every step of the way in this rewarding task.   What is the benefit to you?  You and your family will enjoy having a puppy in your home for the first eighteen months of its life.

If you have a disability, but are able to be a puppy raiser, we may be able to place the puppy you raise with you after his or her advanced training is complete.

Puppy raisers contractually agree to:

• Care for and house a puppy from 8 weeks of age until 18 months of age
  
  
• Feed, groom, socialize and exercise the puppy as recommended by Paws 4 Liberty
  
  
• Enroll the puppy in puppy class and at least one training class afterwards in order to give the puppy a chance to meet other puppies and learn basic obedience
  
  
• File regular progress reports and outings logs
  
  
• Attend Paws 4 Liberty puppy classes or meet privately with a Paws 4 Liberty trainer twice monthly

If you would like to explore the possibility of raising a puppy for Paws 4 Liberty,  please complete the form on our "CONTACT US" page and let us know.