Home Socialization volunteers give our puppies one-on-one attention while introducing them to new sights and sounds in a home environment. These new experiences boost our puppiesโ confidence and gives them the greatest chance for success as they proceed through the Guiding Eyes program.
Home Socializers bring two puppies, ages six to nine weeks old, into their home for three to five days to provide socialization and reinforce simple aspects of the pupsโ training. These include massage, leash walking, riding in cars, sitting for meals, crate time, name response and other skills.
Learn more about volunteering in the Home Socialization Program from one of our Home Socializer families. Watch the video.
Home Socialization Volunteers must:
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Volunteers who have other pets in the home can participate in this program, but they must be healthy, free of fleas and other parasites and friendly towards puppies. To best protect your pet dogs and the Guiding Eyes puppies coming in and out of your homes, we have instituted the following vaccination policy. Your dogs must be up to date on the requiredย vaccines:
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Have a question? Email us atย socialization@guidingeyes.org
If you are interested in becoming involved in our Home Socialization Program, submit this application and the Home Socialization Coordinator will contact you in 7- 10 business days to discuss your application in greater detail.
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All volunteers are asked to review and adhere to aย Code of Conduct.
For additional information, please contact HS Program Coordinator atย socialization@guidingeyes.org.
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