Breeding dog holder - Brood (Looking After a Guide Dog Mum)
Posted for Guide Dogs
The Guide Dogs Association is currently looking for loving, caring homes for the Guide Dogs who will give birth to the next generation of potential Guide Dogs.
If you have space in your home and heart, for a guide dog mum who will be bringing the next generation of guide dogs in the world, then this could be the role for you! A role where you can care for and nurture a guide dog mum and plenty of little puppies when they arrive.
In return you will benefit from :
- Looking after a well–trained family pet that will be readily accepted into your home
- Full financial support to cover all feeding and veterinary costs
- Access to 24-hour support and advice from experienced Guide Dog Staff
- The knowledge that you will be playing a crucial role in helping blind and partially sighted people gain independence
Those who volunteer to look after our breeding bitches take responsibility for their day-to-day care, with the assurance of having 24-hour support and advice from the breeding center.
Skills
What skills or experience are required?
- Good communication skills
- Dog handling experience preferred but not essential
- Clean driving licence is desirable and access to a car you are insured to drive
What support or training will I get?
- Regular and ongoing support from Guide Dogs
- Basic induction to Guide Dogs and to the role
- An opportunity to take part in any general Guide Dogs volunteer training that is available locally
- Opportunity to attend dog training classes
- Equipment from the Guide Dogs list needed to rear a litter
- Fixed contribution to heating costs of the heat lamp for the litter
- Payment of pocket expenses agreed in advance
You also need to possess a calm, caring disposition, not be in full-time employment, and be able to devote time to the bitch, particularly when she has her litter.
Details
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Accessibility
Need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle -
Age restrictions
18 and over - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
Location
This opportunity is available in: Daventry
When do I need to be available?
Start Date: 14/02/2024
End Date: 14/02/2025
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