Puppy Socialiser

Every day we rely on our extended family of volunteers to look after our puppies and dogs on their journey to making life possible for so many people.

Right now, we need more people to provide a loving home and care for and nurture our puppies from 8 weeks of ages through to young adolescent dogs before their expert training begins.

Our Puppy Socialisers ensure that our puppy has a good foundation before it starts its training.  As a Puppy Socialiser you will provide a loving home for a puppy for between 14 and 18 months.  You must have the time and commitment and be physically able to provide basic obedience training; socialisation and appropriate exercise required for a young dog. To enable you to carry out this role all equipment will be supplied by the Charity. Main tasks: ' Maintain health and welfare of socialising a dog in accordance with our guidelines ' Provide ongoing basic obedience along with a gradual introduction to new environments; with the help and support of the Puppy Co-ordinators ' Adhere to the advice and carry out any instructions given by the Puppy Co-ordinators; keeping them updated regularly on the progress of the dog ' Attend regular puppy training classes ' Allow a Puppy Co-ordinator to visit you in your home to carry out regular assessments and support visits ' To ensure; if and when appropriate; that the puppy receives emergency veterinary care as soon as possible and that Dogs for Good is informed at the earliest opportunity.

What skills do I need?

Desired skills/abilities: Although no experience is necessary as all relevant support and training will be provided; Puppy Socialisers are required to meet the following criteria:

You should live within one of our puppy scheme areas in the Banbury; Bristol; or North West regions - visit our website to check if you live within one of our puppy scheme areas

You have a fully fenced; safe and secure garden

You are away from the puppy for no more than four hours a day (two hours when the puppy is under 16 weeks of age)

Your circumstances and routine are reasonably stable and consistent

You are able to provide the puppy with regular exercise; contact with children; other dogs and cats.

When do I need to be available?

Details

Caring for a Dogs for Good puppy is a full time role. You will be required to attend monthly puppy classes and be available for 1 to 1 visits and group visits