PUPPY WALKER PROGRAM | GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND

Recruits and trains volunteer puppy walkers , who raise and socialize guide dog puppies. Volunteers raise puppies for one year, teaching puppies house manners, basic obedience, leash walking and exposing puppies to a variety of experiences and situations. Training manuals and free weekly obedience classes available.

Physical Address

371 New York 25, Smithtown, NY 11787

Hours

Mon - Fri 8am-5pm

Voice

631-930-9000

Main

Voice

631-930-9000

Main

Fax

631-930-9009

Fax

Fax

631-930-9009

Fax

Application process

Agency requests client call for details

Fee

Agency requests client call for details

Eligibility

One year commitment required must be able to spend time with puppy to train and socialize. All volunteers must successfully pass a home visit. Volunteers must purchase dog food for their puppy.

Agency info

GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND

Trains and provides guide and/or service dogs free of charge to blind or disabled people who seek enhanced independence and mobility. Serves all Towns of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.