Puppy Sitter

Major Objective - Watch and care for a guide dog puppy in training.

Responsibilities
1. Puppy must have your company throughout the day. Can not be left alone more than three hours.
2. Provide an appropriate amount of daily stimulation for the puppy.
3. Must be housed indoors.
4. Walking the puppy is discouraged without approval from the Puppy Raising Manager.

Qualifications
1. Provide good clean home for puppy.
2. Live within a reasonable distance from San Antonio.
3. Have transportation.
4. Complete in home interview.

Training
1. Attend volunteer orientation.
2. Complete media release.

Time and Place
Puppy sitting times will vary.

Commitment
Provide a guide dog puppy with a home for a few hours to a few weeks.

Supervision
Direct supervision by the Puppy Raising Manager and indirect supervision by the Director of Training.

Benefits
1. Opportunity to have a lasting impact on a visually impaired Texan.
2. Opportunity to represent GDTx.
3. Personal satisfaction.