Puppy Raisers of UD New Member Meeting Fall
Puppy Raisers of UD New Member Meeting – Fall 2016
Contact Information Club Leader: Kim Winnington (kim@udpuppyclub. com) President: Shally Gastelu (shally@udel. edu) Vice President: Sarah Mayo (smayo@udel. edu) Treasurer: Nicole Liotta (nliotta@udel. edu) Secretary: Corrine Walsh (cewalsh@udel. edu) Webmaster: Jo Vacchiano (jvacch@udel. edu) Seeing Eye Area Coordinator: Kim Winnington **Website: udpuppyclub. com** **Instagram: @proudpups**
What you all want to know! � How do I become a puppy sitter? � Attend two meetings (or new member meeting) � Go over certification quiz � Training circle � How � Be do I become a puppy raiser? in good academic and disciplinary standing � 50+ hrs of puppy-sitting/puppy hrs � Must have approved housing
Puppy Hunt Make an album in our Facebook group � Can be found on our website under “Resources” � Take photo (or video) of hunt items and post in facebook group (create your own album) with caption (#, and description) � Photos should demonstrate puppies behaving properly! � Several items require you to speak with an e-board member � First seven items are required if you wish to raise a puppy � ex. From Puppy Hunt #44: All in the Family
The Seeing Eye and Puppy Raising � The Seeing Eye enhances the independence, dignity, and selfconfidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye® dogs. � The Seeing Eye is located in Morristown, NJ. � Breeds and trains German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Lab-Golden Crosses. The Seeing Eye will also occasionally use Poodles. � 12 times per year a group of up to 24 blind students train with their new Seeing Eye® dogs at the Morristown campus. It costs $150 for a person’s first Seeing Eye® dog and $50 for each dog thereafter.
Rules to follow with Seeing Eye® puppies � NEVER let a puppy off leash in public or outside (unless in a fenced yard) � NEVER feed a puppy people food � NEVER take a puppy on an escalator or in a revolving door � When leaving a puppy unattended he must be in his crate (take off ALL of his collars) � Tie downs should be attached to the puppy’s flat collar � Puppies should stay off furniture � Always wear sneakers or closed toed shoes while handling puppies � Our puppies go to the bathroom on command “Park Time” we do not let them eliminate en route � NEVER hit a puppy!!
Appropriate toys and play � YES: large balls, Nylabones, Kongs, hard rubber toys � NO: Raw hides, soup bones, rope toys, anything smaller than the puppy’s mouth � Please no tug-of-war, Fetch is OK (toys only please) � Our puppies are NOT altered – no humping! � We like Balanced Play!
In case of an emergency Call Puppy Raiser and Kim!!! All medical treatment that will cost more than $150 must be approved by The Seeing Eye. The attending vet (not the puppy raiser) must call and speak to a Seeing Eye veterinarian In case of extreme traumas: have pup stabilized and given essential treatment, but make sure a Seeing Eye vet is contacted as soon as possible Vet forms can be found online by puppy raisers
Puppy Sitting � The puppy raiser should give you puppy kit and instructions, leash & training collar/martingale, food, tie down/crate (make sure you have these! – before the raiser leaves) � Be on time picking up and returning a puppy � Keep raisers updated! Always ask before doing something with a pup. Don’t just assume anything. � You may only sit one puppy at a time! � Make sure puppies are placed in crates if left alone, NEVER leave a puppy on a tie down � Understand that all puppies are different! What may be OK for one puppy, might not for another. Respect the raisers wishes Ask for help if you need it!
Things to always have with you Puppy Kit: Copy of TSE health card Copy of rabies certificate Emergency contact numbers Seeing Eye I. D. card Poop bags!! Paper towels Soapy water/ vinegar and water Bowl Toys On puppy: Bandana or vest Tags on flat collar (name & number, TSE tag, rabies)
Why we’re different The puppies we are raising have a unique job ahead of them. Some fundamental parts of that job set it apart from most dog training. Our dogs need to be eager to pull out in front of their handlers and lead on the left side; they should not be content to follow! Our dogs must be confident enough to disobey a command that can lead to a dangerous situation. This is called intelligent disobedience. The basis of other types of training is “command obey” with guide dog training, the basis is “command obey if it’s OK. ” This is the difference between training a dog and educating a dog.
Socialization Our Puppies can go to: � Retail Stores (with permission) � Class (with prof. permission) � All university buildings � Approved housing on campus � Sporting events � And much more! **consult the puppy exposure guidelines and raiser before any new experience. Our Puppies can NOT go to: � � � � Dog Parks Zoos/Aquariums Dinning Halls Inside grocery stores On Amusement park rides On escalators, moving sidewalks, or in revolving doors Lab classrooms where there could be harmful chemicals If denied access… Say “Thank You” and go somewhere else. Remember our puppies DO NOT have the right to be there. It is the disabled person, who has the right to take their service dog (ADA).
General Outing Tips � Relax!! Stress travels down the leash � Puppy dragging you? STOP and SIT, change direction, or do a recall. Get the focus back on you, and praise him � Puppy barking? Give a verbal “quiet, ” do simple obedience, get focus on you and praise. Ex. Whining in class � Watch for alert ears! Give the verbal “quiet” before the sound comes out
General Outing Tips � “Park” puppies before going into buildings and ALWAYS pick up (don’t throw poop away inside or near an entrance) � Make sure your puppy is tucked and out of the way. Don’t stop and chat in front of doors. Know where his head is. � “Three Second Rule” � Yes, he can be petted. Make sure he is under control – all four paws on the floor or in a sit � The puppy can great other dogs, but ASK the handler first
Getting Started! Join our Facebook Group and message raisers or email them. All emails are on the website including pictures and info about our puppies. Have FUN!! Relax and enjoy the experience. Remember our puppies are learning and so are you, don’t expect perfection. Celebrate their spirit and… ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT!
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