Allowing for feedback is another aspect of communication that an effective leader must promote.
Leader dogs for the blind puppy raiser manual.
For questions about health or medical concerns contact the veterinary department at 248 218 6308 or 888 777 5332 extension 1118.
The canine development puppy raiser breeding host facebook page is a closed group.
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Puppy raisers are invited to attend the graduation of the puppy they have raised whether the dog becomes a guide dog a member of our breeding colony or a k9 buddy dog.
They give 12 to 15 months of their time energy and love to raise a puppy for leader dog.
We offer resources such as the puppy raisers manual puppy counselors training sessions calendar challenges newsletters with methods and tips training standards and more.
Guide dogs for the blind puppy raising manual version.
The adult dogs in our breeding colony are housed in volunteer host homes.
Guide dog foundation for the blind inc.
The puppy you will raise belongs to leader dogs for the blind.
Gently pull on the gl toward the piece of.
For an outline of the contents of this page please refer to the puppy raising road map.
Active listening means that as someone is speaking the leader is listening to what is being said as well as to what is not being said.
A key to effective communication is listening.
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All puppies are from leader dog s breeding colony or donated from select private breeders of labrador retrievers golden retrievers and german shepherds.
Whether you re a veteran dog trainer or have never had a dog we ll provide you with structured guidance for every stage of the puppy s growth and development.
Puppy raisers are the backbone of our guide dog program.
All documents are available as pdf files unless otherwise noted.
Guide dogs for the blind puppy raising manual version.
The puppy raiser advisory committee is a volunteer group that addresses puppy raiser concerns.
February 20 attach the light nylon leash to the gl and grasp it close to the clip with your left hand.
Lure the puppy with a kibble held in your right hand just in front of his nose.
The collection of all instructional videos for gdb puppy raisers can be found here.
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