Breeding dog (brood) volunteer

What you’ll be doing

We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. In this role your support will include:

·     Providing a safe, secure, and welcoming home environment for the Guide Dogs Mum.

·     Ensuring the Guide Dogs Mum is fed, exercised, and cared for to maintain excellent health.

·     Using positive reinforcement training techniques to teach or maintain behaviours.

·     Ensuring the dog is not left alone for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period.

·     Providing support to the Guide Dogs Mum when giving birth in your home and caring for a litter of puppies in your home for 7 to 8 weeks.

You’ll have

Ideally you will:

·     Have a home with a safely fenced garden.

·     Have dog handling experience but not essential.

·     Have a clean driving licence is desirable and access to a car you are insured to drive.

·     Live within an hour’s drive from the National Centre. (CV33 9QJ)