Virtual information event - could you look after a Guide Dog in training?

As a volunteer 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. 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 or expense of looking after a dog full time.

In this rewarding role, your support for a guide dog in training will include:

• Doing the school run for your dog in training! This will typically involve dropping them off between 7.30am - 9.00am, and picking them up between 4.30 - 6.00pm, Monday to Friday from our Midlands Regional Centre in Leamington Spa. They then stay with you over the weekend for fun and relaxation!
• Caring for your dog in your home such as feeding, grooming, free running and playing, following the advice of our expert staff.
• Helping your dog keep up with their training by reinforcing the techniques at home from our first-class training programme.
• Making sure your dog is not left alone for more than four hours in a 24-hour period. If you’re planning on going on holiday, let us know at your initial phone call so we can plan alternative cover for your future life changer.

We are particularly looking for Training Dog Fosterers in the Finham and Baginton areas.

This virtual event is being held on Teams. To register your interest please drop me a message via Get Involved Coventry and I will send you a Teams joining link a couple of days before.