Canine Companions Puppy Sitter Application
Thank you for your interest in supporting Canine Companions and your local chapter through puppy sitting. Below you will find the form and instructions for the application process.


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ABOUT OUR PUPPIES
Our puppies have a very special destiny — to assist a person with a disability in leading a more independent life. For puppies to become Canine Companions service dogs, they must grow up in a loving environment and be exposed to a variety of stimulating experiences. Thus, our puppy raisers dedicate 18 -22 months to working with a puppy in their home and preparing it for professional training. (If you would like to become a full-time volunteer puppy raiser for Canine Companions, please contact the Puppy Program Department for an application or visit www.canine.org/puppyraiser).

WHY WE NEED PUPPY SITTERS
New puppies arrive at each region throughout the year and are immediately transferred to their puppy raisers. Occasionally, a puppy will arrive that is not able to be picked up immediately by their puppy raiser, or is not yet assigned to a puppy raiser. In these cases, a puppy sitter provides a short-term, safe and loving home for this young puppy (typically 8 weeks old). Puppy sitters provide safe, loving care for puppies who already have a puppy raiser while that volunteer is out of town or is busy with activities not suitable for the puppy’s age. Puppies in need vary in age from 8 weeks to 22 months. Sporadically, service dogs also need a sitter if their partner is away and unable to have their service dog with them.

YOUR ROLE
Puppy sitting opportunities may last a few hours, over a weekend or up to several weeks. We are happy to work around your availability. All supplies needed will be supplied by Canine Companions or the puppy raiser. We ask that you follow Canine Companions guidelines in caring for the puppy and provide lots of love and attention!

If approved, you will be contacted by the Puppy Raising Coordinator about next steps to meeting puppy sitter requirements. Once completed, you will be added to the list of approved puppy sitters and be contacted directly by the puppy department, or directly by a volunteer puppy raiser in need. You will be asked to complete 3 "refresher" puppy classes and update your contact information on an annual basis to remain on the list. Simply go to puppy classes and have the instructor sign off on your attendance sheet, then email it to your local chapter.
Name *
Address  *
Home Phone *
Work Phone
Email *
Age *
Occupation (can be student)  *
What are your reasons for wanting to puppy sit a Canine Companions dog?  *
Please list any other members in the household and their relationship to you. *
Have you previously puppy sat a Canine Companions puppy?  *
Have you ever applied to raise a Canine Companions dog? *
Have you ever raised a puppy from 8 weeks old?  *
Have you raised a service dog before?  *
Please list any dogs in your home (please include the breed, age, sex, spay/neuter status)
Please list any of the following behaviors that your dog (if you have one) exhibits.
Has this dog had any formal training? 
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Please list any other pets in the home 
YOUR HOME ENVIRONMENT
If renting, do you have approval from your landlord to house a dog?  *
Do you have a fenced yard? If yes, please list how high the fence is in the "other" category.  *
Do you understand that the puppy must be on leash at all times except for when it is in a fenced area?  *
Canine Companions dogs and puppies should NOT be left home alone for more than about 4 hours at one time. Are you or another member of your household home during the daytime?
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If yes, who is home and for how many hours?
If no, how do you plan to care for the puppy?
Are you willing to take the puppy to Canine Companions puppy classes?
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Are you willing to take the puppy to a veterinary clinic for care?
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If you work outside the home are you able to take the puppy to work with you? If so, please review the workplace guidelines found in the puppy sitter manual.
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Canine Companions requires that puppies sleep in a crate (Canine Companions or the puppy raiser will provide a crate). Are you able and willing to comply with this guideline? 
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YOUR AVAILABILITY
I am willing to puppy sit...(check all that apply) *
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Emergency Contact (Name, Relationship, Phone Number) *
To the best of my knowledge, the above information is true and accurate. If I am selected as a Canine Companions Puppy Sitter, I agree to adhere to all requirements of Canine Companions, and to be responsible for the care, feeding and socialization of the Canine Companions puppy during the period that the puppy is in my home. I agree to return the puppy to the puppy raiser on request. I understand that while the puppy is in my care I am responsible for its well-being, including any and all incidents that may result from my negligence. These include but are not limited to situations where I do not follow Canine Companions leash and supervision policy that result in foreign body ingestion or physical injury. I agree to provide immediate medical attention and understand that I will be held liable and financially responsible for emergency or veterinary care needed for the puppy. I further agree to follow all Canine Companion policies and procedures while the puppy is in my care. I agree to assume responsibility and not hold Canine Companions liable for any damages to my person or property while the puppy is in my care.
To agree to the above statement, please sign below by typing your name. 
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