Levi The Labrador

[shihtzufan]

Levi a 12 week old Puppy been puppy raised by my brother

Edited December 7, 2010 by shihtzufan

[persephone]

He's got a big job ahead of him :rolleyes:

[RubyStar]

:rolleyes:

I'd most definitely puppy raise if they allowed full time workers to (and if my work allowed me to bring pup in!)

[Mason_Gibbs]

:D

I'd most definitely puppy raise if they allowed full time workers to (and if my work allowed me to bring pup in!)

I cant do it, I know i wont be able to give it back

[mish13]

The people next door to me are onto there third puppy, the first one a female golden lab went on to full training.The second one a female Golden Retriever didn't pass so they decided to keep her. The last one they have now is a male golden lab and he is due to go back any day.

I would love to do it but with four dogs of my own that isn't going to happen.

[RubyStar]

I'd most definitely puppy raise if they allowed full time workers to (and if my work allowed me to bring pup in!)

I cant do it, I know i wont be able to give it back

Yes it would be very hard, but I would have to look past that (and then seek comfort )

Edited December 8, 2010 by RubyStar

[whiskedaway]

My boss is onto her second puppy. The first was a black lab that was diagnosed with HD and didn't make it. The second is also a black lab, and will be going back soon.

[RubyStar]

My boss is onto her second puppy. The first was a black lab that was diagnosed with HD and didn't make it. The second is also a black lab, and will be going back soon.

So your boss brings the puppy into work? I'm just wondering because they don't like to let full time workers puppy raise from what I've read! They appear to be in desperate need of puppy raisers but quite a lot of people are taken out of the running due to other circumstances. Which is fair enough, but I'd like the allowances to arrange things to make it work

[Mason_Gibbs]

I'd most definitely puppy raise if they allowed full time workers to (and if my work allowed me to bring pup in!)

I cant do it, I know i wont be able to give it back

Yes it would be very hard, but I would have to look past that (and then seek comfort )

I have thought about doing it as you are helping someone else improve their life if you think about it, but my OH said he wont allow the pup here as he knows I wont be able to give it back :D

[whiskedaway]

My boss is onto her second puppy. The first was a black lab that was diagnosed with HD and didn't make it. The second is also a black lab, and will be going back soon.

So your boss brings the puppy into work? I'm just wondering because they don't like to let full time workers puppy raise from what I've read! They appear to be in desperate need of puppy raisers but quite a lot of people are taken out of the running due to other circumstances. Which is fair enough, but I'd like the allowances to arrange things to make it work

Yep, Paddy spends the entire day with us. I think it might be different, though, because they own the business and so can make the rules, and he goes everywhere with them.

[aussielover]

My boss is onto her second puppy. The first was a black lab that was diagnosed with HD and didn't make it. The second is also a black lab, and will be going back soon.

So your boss brings the puppy into work? I'm just wondering because they don't like to let full time workers puppy raise from what I've read! They appear to be in desperate need of puppy raisers but quite a lot of people are taken out of the running due to other circumstances. Which is fair enough, but I'd like the allowances to arrange things to make it work

Yep, Paddy spends the entire day with us. I think it might be different, though, because they own the business and so can make the rules, and he goes everywhere with them.

Does akira get to come to work too? That would be great if they could both go to work and have some playtime together! Tho maybe not so good for the guide dogs training lol.

Guide Dogs generally specify that the dog can't be left for more than 2-4 hrs (depending on the organisation/state).

It is a bit of a shame for dedicated people who work but could still raise a well adjusted, well socialised dog.

Maybe if you already have one very well trained dog, they might be willing to give you a go? I know Mason, Ruby and Millie would all persuade any guide dog org to let you puppy raise!!!

[RubyStar]

Apparently Assistance Dogs has the added criteria that you can't already own more than 1 dog. Not sure if it's the same for Guide Dogs. Shame really, cos I would also love to puppy raise for Assistance Dogs as from what I read, the training is quite interesting and you get to do a lot of it yourself in that first year. I'd have a lot of fun with it! I love teaching things

[whiskedaway]

My boss is onto her second puppy. The first was a black lab that was diagnosed with HD and didn't make it. The second is also a black lab, and will be going back soon.

So your boss brings the puppy into work? I'm just wondering because they don't like to let full time workers puppy raise from what I've read! They appear to be in desperate need of puppy raisers but quite a lot of people are taken out of the running due to other circumstances. Which is fair enough, but I'd like the allowances to arrange things to make it work

Yep, Paddy spends the entire day with us. I think it might be different, though, because they own the business and so can make the rules, and he goes everywhere with them.

Does akira get to come to work too? That would be great if they could both go to work and have some playtime together! Tho maybe not so good for the guide dogs training lol.

Guide Dogs generally specify that the dog can't be left for more than 2-4 hrs (depending on the organisation/state).

It is a bit of a shame for dedicated people who work but could still raise a well adjusted, well socialised dog.

Maybe if you already have one very well trained dog, they might be willing to give you a go? I know Mason, Ruby and Millie would all persuade any guide dog org to let you puppy raise!!!

Akira gets to go on Fridays. She and Paddy get a bit silly so normally get to play for a little bit before getting separated. Akira sits in my office and Paddy gets to roam the building.

[shihtzufan]

a Levi video

[aussielover]

Apparently Assistance Dogs has the added criteria that you can't already own more than 1 dog. Not sure if it's the same for Guide Dogs. Shame really, cos I would also love to puppy raise for Assistance Dogs as from what I read, the training is quite interesting and you get to do a lot of it yourself in that first year. I'd have a lot of fun with it! I love teaching things

Oh thats a shame! Maybe if the met Millie and Ruby they would ok it?

Lots of puppy raisers here have a pet dog which is sometimes a failed guide dog, but also sometimes a well behaved pet.

They come and interview you and make a final decision based on meeting you and any other pets.

Yes assistance dogs like the puppy raisers to start some of the training. I think mindy should become an assitance dog if she fails as a guide dog because she already knows heaps of things like opening doors, picking up stuff to bring to me.

I would like to puppy raise for assistance dogs also.

I think asdog and guide dogs have a rule that you can't have more than one dog under 8 months old.

Lots of guide dog puppy raisers get their next pup when the current pup is 8 months old.

[shihtzufan]

Levi will visiting tomorrow

[mish13]

Apparently Assistance Dogs has the added criteria that you can't already own more than 1 dog. Not sure if it's the same for Guide Dogs. Shame really, cos I would also love to puppy raise for Assistance Dogs as from what I read, the training is quite interesting and you get to do a lot of it yourself in that first year. I'd have a lot of fun with it! I love teaching things

At a VERY BIG PINCH they will allow you to have a puppy if you already have two dogs but one is desirable.I have four so I am totally out and the reason they do that is they don't want the puppies to form a pack mentality.

My neibour has one 15 year old dog and a two year old golden retriever that didn't make it as a guide dog and a 12 moth old puppy that is due to go back.

[DURNSTEIN]

Levi – best of luck with your guide dog training

[RubyStar]

Apparently Assistance Dogs has the added criteria that you can't already own more than 1 dog. Not sure if it's the same for Guide Dogs. Shame really, cos I would also love to puppy raise for Assistance Dogs as from what I read, the training is quite interesting and you get to do a lot of it yourself in that first year. I'd have a lot of fun with it! I love teaching things ;)

At a VERY BIG PINCH they will allow you to have a puppy if you already have two dogs but one is desirable.I have four so I am totally out and the reason they do that is they don't want the puppies to form a pack mentality.

My neibour has one 15 year old dog and a two year old golden retriever that didn't make it as a guide dog and a 12 moth old puppy that is due to go back.

Thanks for that info :D Now, just to solve the full time working part

[pennysmum]

Good luck Levi! May you make a wonderful guide dog