Volunteer puppy raisers play a vital role in the development of these future assistance dogs: they spend countless hours caring for, teaching, and socializing the pups.
Puppy Raisers are responsible to socialize the puppy as much as they can. They bring the puppy everywhere they go including restaurants, libraries, the mall and as many different environments as possible. They also expose it to as many different situations including schools, busy pedestrian areas, other animals, and interaction with children.
A well-socialized puppy will have fewer adjustments to make when it comes back to the Foundation for formal training. Learn more at Puppy.GuideDog.org.