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The Puppy Raising Commitment:
A family that wants to become a guide dog puppy raiser is visited by a local representatives who interviews the potential puppy raisers in their homes.
The potential raisers have to submit completed applications for approval and attend preliminary club meetings.
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All members of the household must be committed to raising a puppy.
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Raisers can be adults or youth, 9 years and older.
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Raisers must provide a safe and secure living environment. Young puppies need to be supervised throughout the day. All puppies must be on leash when not in a secure area.
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There must be a compatible relationship with other pets in the home.
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Puppies must sleep indoors.
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Raisers must provide daily exercise and socialization for the puppies.
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Raisers and puppies are to attend regularly scheduled club meetings and outings.
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Raisers are responsible for some expenses, including food and incidental expenses. These expenses may be tax-deductible, depending on the raisers' state tax laws.
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Raisers use approved training and management techniques when working with the puppies.
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Raisers need to be willing to travel to meet with representatives of a guide dog assosciation for evaluation of the puppy's progress and/or attend training workshops.
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Raisers must be a positive representative of the guide dogs association within their communities.
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Raisers are required to release the puppy back to the guide dog association at the organization's request.
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