Advanced Training Foster, 30 minute drive of the training centre (post code LE12 9SR)
Advanced Training Foster, 30 minute drive of the training centre (post code LE12 9SR)
Organisation: Canine Partners
Location: 30 minute drive of the training centre (post code LE12 9SR)
Hours: Dayytime and overnight
Remuneration: Reimbursement of expenses, such as mileage costs, if requested
Description:
Canine Partners are looking for volunteers who can provide loving homes for our young dogs, aged 14 months upwards, whilst helping to train them to be canine partners.
What is involved
Commitment to providing a loving home, care, and training for a dog for the duration of their time in training,
We consider this a full time role as you, or another approved adult member of the household, will be required to care for the dog for much of the day and overnight
Our trainers need access to the dogs during weekdays for training purposes. We ask that you commute to and from our training centre when required to drop off/collect the dog. Drop off and collection times are generally between 8.30 -9.30am and 4-5pm
Availability to attend pre-arranged training sessions at your home, in your local area, and at our training centre.
With our guidance, and using positive training methods, to continue the training of the dog in various areas. For example:
Home behaviour
Social behaviour
Behaviour around other animals
Walking on a lead
Off lead exercise
Maintaining the dog’s health and welfare and, via support and training, to recognise behaviour/health concerns and report them immediately to the dog’s trainer
What we require from you
You live within a 30 minute drive of our training centre (post code LE12 9SR)
That you, as the dogs main carer, are over 18 years of age
You have a dog friendly secure garden
Though desirable, prior dog ownership is not required.
All members of the household are keen to foster one of our dogs
There is no more than one pet dog living in your home. The pet dog must be over 12 months of age and would need to undergo our pet dog suitability assessment
Have the time and ability to commit to the training and care of a young dog. This is a physical role
Have access to a suitable vehicle to transport the dog
That you or other approved adult member of the household are at home most of the day, and overnight, to care for the dog
Have an area of your garden that can be used for toileting the dog – details about this are provided during our home check assessment.
Understand that the dog in your care remains under the ownership of Canine Partners
Support and Training
Induction process which includes the submission of an application form, initial phone call, and home visit
On-going Instruction and support from our dog trainers. This will be in person, via video link, phone calls, handouts etc.
Holiday cover arranged
Reimbursement of expenses, such as mileage costs, if requested
Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group
Application details: Find out more and apply using the website link below