Training Dog Fosterer

Are you a dog lover with room in your home to look after a dog during evenings and weekends? Do you live within a half hour drive of our Midlands Regional Centre in Leamington Spa? Then this could be the perfect role for you!

As a Training Dog Fosterer, you’ll be giving a dog in training a loving home whilst they embark on their journey to become a guide dog. 

We are looking for volunteers who can:

• Provide a welcoming and safe home environment overnight during the week and full time throughout the weekend.
• Drop their training dog off at our Guide Dogs Midlands Regional Centre, CV32 6AH, every weekday morning between 7.30 - 9.00am and collect them in the evening between 4.30 - 6.00pm.
• Help their dog keep up with their training by reinforcing the techniques at home from our first-class training programme.
• Feed and exercise their dog, as per Guide Dogs instructions.

Why volunteer?

• You’ll get to see the progress your furry companion is making in their training and be a vital part of their journey, without the commitment of looking after a dog full time. 
• Feel the pride of helping create life-changing guide dogs for people with sight loss.
• All costs covered – food, vet bills, training, and equipment.
• Enjoy full training and ongoing support from your dedicated Guide Dogs volunteer manager to help you every step of the way.

If you’d like to know more and to apply, please visit the How You Can Help section of our website.