Puppy Foster Volunteer
(COPE Service Dogs)
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| Contact | Peggy Lee, Program Director, COPE Service Dogs; Phone: 705-734-COPE (2673) ext 223; Email: peggy@copedogs.org | |||
| Duties | Purpose of the Position: Join the team to change the lives of people with disabilities and youth who are experiencing challenges by providing a loving home and obedience training to a Service Dog-in-training during its puppyhood. Responsibilities and Duties: - Care for the dog’s needs according to guidelines from COPE. - Provide consistent structure, rules and boundaries to the dog according to training from COPE. - Provide obedience training and socialization to the dog. - Transport the dog to and from its training programs: Canines in the Classroom (Innisfil) & Refinement Training (Barrie) Mon, Wed, Fri during regular school year (September - Jan 2020). Multiple pick up/drop off locations in Barrie and Innisfil by COPE van is available. - Support from Volunteer Puppy Sitter network is available for vacations or emergencies. - Dog food, routine veterinary care, one dog crate, walking harness and leash are provided by COPE. NOTE: The application process takes time and training space is limited, please submit your application now to allow enough time to set up a home interview and ensure a training spot is reserved for you upon the approval of your application. | |||
| More Info Link | ca.indeed.com/job/puppy-foster-volunteer-bd9750c29967bd16 | |||
| Benefits | Dog food, routine veterinary care, dog crate, walking harness and leash are provided by COPE. Support from Puppy Sitter Volunteer network. Free training. | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) | |||
| Areas of Interest | Animal Services ; Support for Visual Impairments | |||
| Skills/Experience | No prior experience with dogs is required | |||
| Commitment Length | Until August 31, 2020 This is a one year commitment - puppies are available as soon as you have completed the introductory training. | |||
| Interaction Level | Small Group | |||
| Dates and Times | Contact COPE about the next training opportunity. | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Location | Barrie | |||
| Number of Positions | Barrie: 3 individual(s) 3 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Scheduled training ; Training on-going ; Contact COPE about when the next training session will be held. | |||
| Transportation | Car required - to pick up dog food, crate and access training/field trip locations | |||
| Cost | You would provide toys, food/water bowls, bedding, grooming and clean up supplies to the puppy. | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Additional Requirements | Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) | |||
| Liability Insurance | Available | |||
| Start Date | On or after 27 Jul 2019 | |||
| End Date | 31 Aug 2020 | |||
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| Organization Name | COPE Service Dogs | |||
| Office Phone | 705-734-2673 * 705-734-COPE | |||
| info@copedogs.org | ||||
| Website | www.copedogs.org | |||
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| Mailing Address | PO Box 20035 Barrie, ON L4M 6E9 | |||
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