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Raising Future Assistance Dogs
This presentation will share insight on the upbringing of future guide dogs and service dogs from puppyhood to graduation. Our organization relies on the support of our Puppy Raising volunteers around the United States to provide our pups with essential foundations and socialization from 8 weeks old to about 18 months old. Puppy Raising is a unique and rewarding role that eventually leads into the partnership of a wonderful dog and their forever teammate, to help them live life without boundaries.
My experience in the companion animal industry first began during high school, through volunteering at local shelters here at home on Long Island! I attended The Ohio State University where I studied Animal Sciences and became a Puppy Raiser for a local service dog organization. I've raised 4 future service dogs thus far. After returning to Long Island, though, I began working at the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, where I now manage our Puppy Department. Our team oversees more than 400 amazing volunteers who help us provide fundamental training skills and socialization to our future assistance dogs. My role is most focused on training and behavior modification, as well as outreach and education.
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