Become a Puppy Raiser

One of our puppies is waiting for you! Each one comes with a unique personality, but they all have one thing in common: they need you! (P.S. You get to choose your puppy's name.)

When you become a puppy raiser, you'll meet a puppy who'll become part of your life for 12 to 15 months. Through daily care and training, you'll build the foundation for your puppy to become a trusted guide dog for someone who is blind!

Puppy raising is the adventure of a lifetime, and every adventure comes with challenges and rewards. We’re here to help.

You don't need any previous experience raising a puppy to become a puppy raiser. We'll help you every step of the way. The Leader Dog puppy raising community is also a great source of support—no matter what your situation is, your fellow raisers are ready to share stories, suggestions and the latest photos of their growing puppies.

Join a Free, Online Orientation

We offer orientation sessions for anyone interested in puppy raising. We'll cover this volunteer experience in detail and you are welcome to ask questions. There's no pressure to apply; this is an opportunity to get the inside scoop on puppy raising. If you'd like to hear more about what being a puppy raiser is like, join us!

Orientations are held the first Wednesday of every month from 5–7 p.m.