What are the main responsibilities of a puppy raiser/sitter?
We house train the puppies and teach them basic obedience. We socialize the puppies to acclimate them to all types of environments and to teach them how to behave appropriately in all environments. We train and socialize in restaurants, grocery stores, shopping malls, churches, theaters, and raiser/sitter places of work/school. We also expose the puppies to and ride all types of public transportation such as BART, buses, trains, ferries, and trolley/cable cars. Puppy raisers/sitters also answer many questions and educate the public about GDB, blindness, and service dogs. Puppy raisers/sitters are crucial to the future success of a working guide dog. A puppy sitter is a volunteer who completes the same requirements as a puppy raiser. Puppy sitters are available to take a puppy for a short period of time when the raiser needs it for any reason.
