Resource Page for Breeding Hosts
Breeding Host Manuals
Meet the Moms and Dads
Printable Data Sheets
Resources
General Information
Virtual Meetings
Basics of Behavior
Core Strengthening
Training Basics
Grooming Tips
First Aid
Mastitis Signs & Symptoms
Whelp & Neonate Care
Intro to Puppy Socialization
Phase 1: Pre-social w/ LDM
Phase 2: Passive Socialization
Add'l Resources for Puppy Soc.
A Client's Perspective
Managing the LD Colony
Vets & Breeding Selection
LD Campus Virtual Tour
Contact Us
Dana Hunter
Manager of Breeding and Puppy Care
248-218-6327
Dana.Hunter@leaderdog.org
- Overarching program direction
- Career changed dog placement
- Oversight for puppy/dog donations
- International Breeding Cooperative
- Host home feedback/suggestions
- Manages puppy care team
- Early Puppy Socialization program
Christina Rybicki
Breeding Assistant
248-218-6403
breeding@leaderdog.org
- Support for the breeding program operations
- Updating reproductive and health records
- Scheduling appointments
- Registration of Home Again microchips
Alexandra Guigar, LVT
Breeding Specialist
248-218-6403
breeding@leaderdog.org
- Breeding and boarding scheduling
- Notify us when breeding mom is in season/schedule pickup and dropoff
- Breeding updates
- Scheduling ultrasound, x-ray, litter drop off dates
- Questions regarding pregnancy, whelp, puppies while with host family
- Behavioral concerns
- Questions about food, toys, exercise, target weights
Samantha McCormick, LVT
Breeding Specialist
248-218-6403
breeding@leaderdog.org
- Breeding and boarding scheduling
- Notify us when breeding mom is in season/schedule pickup and dropoff
- Breeding updates
- Scheduling ultrasound, x-ray, litter drop off dates
- Questions regarding pregnancy, whelp, puppies while with host family
- Behavioral concerns
- Questions about food, toys, exercise, target weights
Monica Swanseger
Breeding Program Data Coordinator
monica.swanseger@leaderdog.org
- Breeding stock selection
- International Working Dog Registry health and behavior data management
- Utilization of EBVs (estimated breeding values)
- Standardization of temperament testing: Behavior Checklist
Veterinary Department (direct): 248-218-6308. For emergencies needing attention before or after normal business hours, call 248-218-6308. You will be prompted to dial “0” to reach the LDB veterinarian on call.
Breeding Stock Drop Off and Pick Up/Puppy Care Cell Phone: 248-648-0364
Puppy Development Assistant Coordinator: 248-650-7108 for any questions regarding puppy raising.
Facebook Group
The Facebook group "Leader Dogs for the Blind Puppy Raisers/Breeding Hosts" is a closed group available only to puppy raisers and breeding hosts. You must have a Facebook profile and be an active volunteer to be a part of the group. This is a fun social platform that is a great way to connect with other puppy raisers and breeding host families.
