Current Puppy Raisers

Our Canine Development Department

Our Canine Development Department works with our puppies from when they are just babies until they enter formal training. From an early age, they are observing and assesing the young puppies to make sure they are meeting our strict benchmarks along the way.

The Team conducts group classes throughout southern California, and can often be seen out in the community- meeting puppy raisers to support the development of our future guide and service dogs. Our Canine Development Team works closely with the Puppy Department- together they create a valuable resource for our puppy raisers.

Boarding

To make a reservation , please fill out the Boarding Request form below or email boarding@guidedogsofamerica.org. When you are dropping off a dog, or sending your dog with someone else, please be sure to print and complete a Dog Drop Off Form – PDF Format form.

Boarding Requests

Puppy Raiser Name*
Dog Name*
Puppy Raiser Email*
Start Date of Boarding Stay*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
End Date of Boarding Stay
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Comments or notes for visit

*Please note that your reservation request is not confirmed until you receive a response from the kennel. You should receive a response the day of submission or the next day during regular business hours between 8am and 430pm.

Vet Care While Boarding

If you have pre-arranged for the vet department to see your puppy about a medical concern during the kennel stay, please print and complete a Veterinary Department Questionnaire – PDF Format.

Note: Vet appointments during boarding stays are not guaranteed. Please contact the Vet Department prior to the kennel visit to inquire about availability.

Veterinary Reimbursement

If your foster puppy required approved outside vet care, please submit a Veterinary Reimbursement Form – PDF Format

If you have difficulty accessing or submitting a form, please contact us at 818-362-5834 or mail@guidedogsofamerica.org

Puppy Raiser Forms

Puppy raisers are required to submit a monthly report for each month they foster the puppy, beginning as soon as the puppy transitions into the foster home. Monthly reports can be submitted via any computer or smart phone, as follows:

Monthly Progress Report (7 weeks to 5 months)

Monthly Progress Report (6 months to IFT (In For Training))

Puppy Raiser Group Class Survey

Puppy Raiser In Home Feedback

Puppy Sitting Report
When another puppy raiser watches your puppy, even if just for a few hours, please ask the sitter to submit a Puppy Sitting Report