Puppy Raiser Benefits
As a Puppy Raiser, for Can Do Canines. you’ll realize many benefits, which partially reward you for the time, effort and expense you give so freely.
Education
You’ll learn about dog handling, dog care and dog
training from some of the best and most experienced trainers in the business. Many organizations would charge tuition for the instruction you’ll receive informally while volunteering as a Puppy Raiser.
Recognition
Of all our volunteers, Puppy Raisers receive the most recognition for their special work. Your name will always be featured in our quarterly newsletter, Tails From Minnesota. Our Volunteer of the Quarter program often recognizes a Puppy Raiser. At our annual volunteer banquet, outstanding Puppy Raisers are recognized with other special awards, like Puppy Raiser of the Year. When your dog comes in for training, you receive a Certificate of Accomplishment, suitable for framing, which includes a picture of your puppy. When your dog graduates, your name is listed in the newsletter article about the new team. And—perhaps the most meaningful recognition of all—you have the opportunity to present your dog to its client/partner on stage at graduation.
Camaraderie
As a Puppy Raiser, you’ll be part of a very special group of people. You’ll make new friends and share an amazing experience with other individuals likely to share some of your values. You’ll be invited to exclusive events, like the annual Puppy Raiser Picnic and the Puppy Raiser Halloween Party.
Notoriety
When you enter a store or business with your puppy-in-training, heads will turn! People will ask questions about your pup and your volunteer work. As you gain experience, you become an expert on being a Puppy Raiser. Groups may ask you to speak to them about your experience, and newspapers often do stories about such interesting volunteer efforts.
Being a Hero
As a Puppy Raiser, you become a hero to the person who benefits from your special volunteer work. When was the last time you changed someone's life?
You’re always a hero to our staff. We appreciate you for the effort and commitment we know you put into this work. Of course, you are, and always will be, a hero to your puppy.
For more information about becoming a Puppy Raiser, contact Rob Carrick
or 763-331-3000 ext 111.
To begin the application process, fill out the application request form on this page.