To celebrate National Puppy Day on Saturday, March 23, the service dog nonprofit Canine Companions is raising awareness about its puppy-raising volunteer program.
Puppies are assigned to approved puppy raisers at eight weeks. The pups practice social skills and learn basic skills until they move on to professional training.A Kenmore couple, Dave and Ali Thurman, have been raising puppies through the program since 2014.In the past - the couple raised Kimono, Rhoda IV, Lina II, Ashlynn, and Legolas, to go on to become service dogs.
In honor of National Puppy Day - people viewed the live puppy cam throughout the week to see pups who are entering the program to become service dogs. You canProvide a safe environment for a puppy who will be the only dog under 12 months old in the house.Attend an average of two Canine Companions-approved classes per month.Provide for the puppy’s food, veterinary expenses and puppy classes.Feed the puppy a diet recommended by Canine Companions.
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