Puppy Raising Info Session Available On-Demand NOW!
Raise a Puppy
Raising a Future Leader Dog won’t only change someone else’s life.
It will change yours.
Do you love dogs? Are you ready to make a real difference? If you said "yes" to both these questions, raising a Future Leader Dog may be the right opportunity for you.
Puppy raisers are the backbone of our guide dog program. They give 12 to 15 months of their time, energy and love to raise a puppy for Leader Dog. Through daily care and training, puppy raisers build the foundation our puppies need 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. Volunteers can live anywhere in the United States and raise a Future Leader Dog.
Puppy Raiser Information Session
On-Demand Video
We offer an on-demand info session recording for people interested in raising a Future Leader Dog. If you'd like to hear from our team about what being a puppy raiser is like, please fill out the form below to receive a link to the pre-recorded presentation!
This is a great option for interested volunteers who are not able to attend -- or don't want to wait -- one of the scheduled live meeting dates (below), feel free to request the on-demand recording and submit any questions to Anne.Preston@LeaderDog.org.
Live Meeting
We also offer a free, virtual info sessions for people interested in raising a puppy. Info sessions are held quarterly from 5 – 6 p.m. Eastern Time. If you'd like to hear from our team about what being a puppy raiser is like, please join us for an upcoming session! We'll cover this volunteer experience in detail, and you are welcome to ask questions.
If the scheduled meeting dates don’t align with your schedule or you don’t want to wait for the next one, feel free to request the on-demand recording (above) and submit any questions to Anne.Preston@LeaderDog.org.