Home Socialization
Home Socialization provides individuals and families with the opportunity to take home 6-8 week old puppies for several days and socialize the pups to new & different sights & sounds. This program is a wonderful way for families to volunteer together while giving these exceptional pups the best start possible as they begin their Journey of becoming a Guide Dog. More...

Puppy Raising
Raise a Future Guide Dog! Don’t wait another minute to begin making a difference in the lives of the blind and visually impaired. Puppy Raisers are extraordinary volunteers who take these young pups with potential into their hearts and homes to teach them basic obedience & manners over the next 14-16 months. More...

Brood Stud Program
The Brood Stud Program is designed to provide a permanent, loving home to our exceptional breeding colony of adult dogs who will go on to produce the next generation of guide dogs. These dogs have been carefully selected for their superb temperament & health and plenty of support is available to volunteers including lessons in dog handling, care and obedience. More...

A Day In the Life
Interested in Puppy Raising? Click here to see the heartwarming story of Val & Jim Hazlin as they share their personal experience raising their 5th pup, Reggie. More...

Early Socialization
The Early Socialization Program (ES) is the perfect program for volunteers able to spend a few hours a week at our Canine Development Center. Volunteers are scheduled on a weekly basis to come in and work directly with pups ranging in age from one to eight weeks old. Socializers provide daily pup massage and socialization to a litter of pups to helping to prepare them for their Journey as Guide Dogs. More...

Home Litter Care
The Home Litter Care Program is a great opportunity for volunteers to take home a brood and her litter of pups and provide them with a safe, nurturing home environment for approximately 5 weeks. Exposing these young pups to the sights & sounds of a busy, loving home will build the pups confidence and chances of reaching their potential as a Guide Dog. More...