Puppy Raiser Events Calendar
The following events provide an opportunity for current puppy raisers to socialize their future Leader Dog within the community. Find out more about our volunteer puppy raising program ยป
- Animal Mania Event
- Saturday, March 13th @ 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- Displays by animal related groups, mock vet clinic, information on animal care, etc Leader Dog will have an information table. Presented in cooperation with MSU Extension Service.
- Location: McMorran Place Pavilion, 701 McMorran Blvd, Port Huron, MI 48060-3880
- RSVP required? No
- March Madness
- Sunday, March 14th @ 2:30 p.m.
- Lots of games, ball distractions, obedience, and other surprises. Bring a snack to share if you'd like.
- Location: Companion Dog Training Club of Flint, 4126 Holiday Dr., Flint, MI 48507
- RSVP required? No
- YMCA Tour
- Thursday, March 18th @ 6:30 p.m.
- Raisers and puppies will tour the facility, experiencing stairs, elevator, exercise equipment, different types of flooring, etc.
- Location: North Oakland Family YMCA, 3378 East Walton Blvd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Michele Anderson at michele.anderson@compuware.com or 248-448-5934
- Wine Tasting
- Monday, March 22nd @ 7:00 p.m.
- The wine tasting usually includes samples of 6-10 wines and light snacks for $16.
- Location: Redwood Lodge, 5304 Gateway Center Dr, Flint, MI 48507
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Sandra Bowers at sandra.bowers@gm.com or 248-240-8582
- Movie Night
- Tuesday, March 23rd @ 6:45 p.m.
- Let your puppies experience the sights and sounds of crowds, theatres and food.
- Location: Livonia AMC, 19500 Haggerty Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
- RSVP required? No
- Nite at Northville Downs
- Saturday, March 27th @ 6:30-11 p.m.
- Dinner from 6:30-9 p.m. and Harness Racing from 6:40-11 p.m. Must be 12 or older. Tickets cost $25.
- Location: Northville Downs, 301 S. Center St., Northville, MI 48167-1598
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Pat Boyd at pboyd@leaderdog.org or 248-627-2073
- Metro Airport Tour
- Tuesday, March 30th @ 6:15 p.m.
- Limited to 20 people. Take your puppies on the experience of a lifetime, get a tour of the inner workings of the airport, work in crowds, and through luggage.
- Location: Detroit Metropolitan Airport, E Service Dr, Detroit, MI 48242
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Pat Boyd at248-627-2073
- Breakfast at the French Laundry
- Saturday, April 3rd @ 10:30 a.m.
- Breakfast with the puppies. Breakfast items range from $4.00 - $10.
- Location: French Laundry, 125 W. Shiawassee, Fenton, MI 48430
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Sandra Bowers at sandra.bowers@gm.com or 248-240-8582
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, April 13th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Meet near Olga's entrance. Walk the mall and practice obedience, and social skills with your puppy.
- Location: Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377
- RSVP required? No
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, April 27th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Practice obedience, social skills and distraction work.
- Location: Novi Woods Elementary School, 25195 Taft, Novi, MI 48374
- RSVP required? No
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, May 11th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Meet near Olga's entrance. Walk the mall and practice obedience, and social skills with your puppy.
- Location: Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377
- RSVP required? No
- Walk In Northville
- Tuesday, May 25th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Walk the ecclectic downtown of Northville. If lightning will move to Novi Woods Elementary, 25195 Taft, Novi, MI, 48374
- Location: Planet Fitness, 235 E Main St, Northville, MI 48167
- RSVP required? No
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, June 8th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Meet near Olga's entrance. Walk the mall and practice obedience, and social skills with your puppy.
- Location: Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377
- RSVP required? No
- Kensington Boat Ride and Picnic
- Saturday, June 12th @ 11:00 a.m.
- A fun day at the park, with a paddle boat ride and picnic.
- Location: Kensington Metro Park, 2240 W. Buno Rd, Milford, MI 48380
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Pat Boyd at248-627-2073
- Oakland County Fair
- Tuesday, July 13th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Meet at the north side of the livestock barn. Let your puppies experience the sights and sounds of a county fair, animals, rides, crowds and food.
- Location: SOAC, 12451 Andersonville Rd, Davisburg, MI 48350
- RSVP required? No
- 23rd Annual Puppy and Breeding Stock Day
- Saturday, July 24th @ 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Annual picnic to celebrate and thank our Puppy Raisers and Host Homes.
- Location: Leader Dogs for the Blind, 1039 S. Rochester Rd, Rochester, MI 48307
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Puppy Development at PuppyDept@leaderdog.org
- Boyd's Farm
- Tuesday, July 27th @ 7:00 p.m.
- A fun day at the farm, play time for puppies, good social outing, and fun.
- Location: Boyd Residence, 2221 Granger Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Pat Boyd at248-627-2073
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, August 10th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Meet near Olga's entrance. Walk the mall and practice obedience, and social skills with your puppy.
- Location: Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377
- RSVP required? No
- Crossroads Village
- Tuesday, August 24th @ 11:00 a.m.
- Visit the park and ride a train or even a carousel. Meet the folks of old. An experience like none other. Need at least 15 to make this event happen.
- Location: Crossroads Village, 6140 Bray Rd, Flint, MI, 48506
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Pat Boyd at248-627-2073
- Kensington Park Walk
- Tuesday, August 24th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Meet near East Boat Launch. Walk the park and have a chance to work on great distractions of bikers, skaters and more.
- Location: Kensington Metro Park, 2240 W. Buno Rd, Milford, MI 48380
- RSVP required? No
- Metro Airport Tour
- Tuesday, August 31st @ 6:15 p.m.
- Limited to 20 people. Take your puppies on the experience of a lifetime, get a tour of the inner workings of the airport, work in crowds, and through luggage.
- Location: Detroit Metropolitan Airport, E Service Dr, Detroit, MI 48242
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Pat Boyd at248-627-2073
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, September 14th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Meet near Olga's entrance. Walk the mall and practice obedience, and social skills with your puppy.
- Location: Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377
- RSVP required? No
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, September 28th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Practice obedience, social skills and distraction work.
- Location: Novi Woods Elementary School, 25195 Taft, Novi, MI 48374
- RSVP required? No
- Day in Detroit
- Tuesday, September 28th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Ride the People Mover, walk the stairs at Joe Louis and experience the new downtown.
- Location: Millender Center, 555 Brush, Detroit, MI 48226
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Pat Boyd at248-627-2073
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, October 12th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Meet near Olga's entrance. Walk the mall and practice obedience, and social skills with your puppy.
- Location: Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377
- RSVP required? No
- Hayride and Picnic
- Saturday, October 16th @ 11:30 a.m.
- Hayride and picnic with your puppies if we have at least 10 to participate before Oct. 10th
- Location: Hess/Hathaway Park, 825 S. Williams Lake Rd, Waterford, MI, 48327
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Pat Boyd at248-627-2073
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, October 26th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Practice obedience, social skills and distraction work.
- Location: Novi Woods Elementary School, 25195 Taft, Novi, MI 48374
- RSVP required? No
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, November 9th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Meet near Olga's entrance. Walk the mall and practice obedience, and social skills with your puppy.
- Location: Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377
- RSVP required? No
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, November 23rd @ 7:00 p.m.
- Practice obedience, social skills and distraction work.
- Location: Novi Woods Elementary School, 25195 Taft, Novi, MI 48374
- RSVP required? No
- Shop with Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, November 30th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Take an opportunity to shop in the noise and congestion of a large home improvement center.
- Location: Home Depot, 39500 W. 7 Mile Rd, Northville, MI, 48167
- RSVP required? No
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, December 14th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Meet near Olga's entrance. Walk the mall and practice obedience, and social skills with your puppy.
- Location: Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377
- RSVP required? No
- Dinner with Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, December 28th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Make time in the busy season to slow down and take your puppy to dinner.
- Location: Big Boy, 26401 Novi Rd, Novi, MI, 48375
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Pat Boyd at248-627-2073