Opportunities
Breeding Dog Volunteer
Role details and requirements
Could you provide a loving home for a guide dog mum?
We urgently need more breeding dog volunteers in the Walsall area to look after our guide dog mums and help us raise the next generation of life-changing guide dogs for people with sight loss.
This vital volunteer role is perfect for dog-lovers who are looking for a permanent addition to their family. Most of the time your guide dog mum will be a wonderful, pet dog, then roughly once a year you’ll also get to enjoy the company of a litter of her guide dog puppies for around 7 weeks. You’ll see her puppies grow in just a matter of weeks – from tiny newborns with closed eyes, to excitable bundles of fur ready to explore the world. And, when the pups are ready to go, you’ll feel a huge sense of pride knowing you’ve made a big difference by raising life-changing guide dogs for people with sight loss.
Our guide dog mums are perfect for families. They’re specially selected for their ideal temperament and characteristics and have the very best guide dog genes. She’ll also arrive socialised and house trained!
We cover all the costs for our guide dog mums, including her food, vet bills and any equipment or bedding she needs. We’ll also provide all the training you need to look after her and her puppies. In addition, you’ll have the full support of our expert dog behaviour and welfare teams and dedicated 24/7 support from our specialist breeding team.
To find out more about this rewarding role as well as many other volunteering opportunities that we have available, and to apply, please visit our website www.guidedogs.org.uk/how-you-can-help