Patriot PAWS of Aggieland Puppy Raiser Application

Puppy Raiser/Sitter Requirements

Volunteer Puppy Raisers live and work with a service dog in training in their homes for an extended period. Puppy Raisers are instrumental in teaching our service dogs in training how to live in a house or apartment environment, how to go on daily errands, and potentially go to work with their Raiser.

Requirements include:

At least 18-years-old to be primary handler; under 18 may assist a legal guardian.
Understanding that this is a family/household commitment, and everyone in the family/household needs to be involved in the welfare of the dog.
There shall be no more than 2 personal dogs per household (sitting or raising dog would equal 3 dogs in the home).
Permission from landlord for dog to reside in rental unit.
Allow a Puppy Raiser Coordinator to perform a work and/or home check.
Attend training classes on Texas A&M campus.
Attend monthly group outings around Bryan/College Station.
Shadow established Puppy Raiser teams to gain handling experience.
Follow the training guidelines given by Patriot PAWS.
Teach the dog good house manners.
Return the dog to the Patriot PAWS of Aggieland campus as instructed by the trainers for movement or veterinary care.
Service Dog applicants are welcome to attend classes and outings to gain insight and hands-on experience but will not be able to puppy raise or sit.

Additional full-time Puppy Raiser requirements include:

Be willing and able (with supervisor permission) to take dog into work if working full-time away from the house.
Attend weekly one-on-ones with a Puppy Raiser Coordinator to work on cues.
Go on regular outings with your dog for socialization (i.e. shopping, work, family outings, etc).

If you are unable to commit to being a full-time Puppy Raiser, another option is to become a sitter. Sitters watch our dogs for us over weekends or during full-time raisers’ vacations. This allows the dogs to have their own breaks while still working on house manners in different homes. Dogs stay a range from a couple of days over the weekend or a week or two at a time. This is a good option for those who do not want the full-time commitment or cannot take a dog to their full-time job. Dog ages will range from 3 to 4 months to 2 years. Sitters follow the same requirements as full-time raisers, but only have a dog temporarily. A Puppy Raiser Coordinator will perform a home check prior to sitting assignments.

Personal Information

Date (mm/dd/yyyy):

I am applying to be a:

Full-Time Puppy RaiserWeekend Raiser/SitterApproved Handler

Name (First Last)

DOB (mm/dd/yyyy)

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Email Address

Preferred Method of Contact

Are you a student? If yes, where do you attend school?

Major

Expected Graduation Date

Emergency Contact

Phone Number

Relationship

Home Life

Where do you currently reside?

Do you have a fenced in yard?

If no yard, explain relief location and area for exercise:

If you rent, have you already received approval from your landlord?

Please list anyone living in your same residence (name, gender, age, relationship):

Other than children in your home, will your dog be exposed to children on a regular basis? If yes, please explain:

Does your entire household support this project? If no please explain your/their concerns (ex. preferences in type of dog, worries about energy or house training):

Describe your typical week:

How many hours a day would your dog need to be left alone in your house?

Do you expect any major changes in your life within the next year? If yes, please explain (ex. additional family moving in, new pets, a move):

What is your current mode of transportation?

Please check your typical availability for classes, outings, and other requirements:

Sitters - What is your typical availability for sitting (ex. holidays/breaks, weekends, certain days of the week, etc.)?

Please list any current pets residing in your household (species, breed, age, gender, spayed/neutered):

For dogs currently residing in your household - Are they crate trained?

For dogs currently residing in your household - Do they alert bark at people entering the home?

For all pets currently residing in your household - Can you provide proof of current vaccinations?

For all pets currently residing in your household - Are they friendly? Do they have any history of aggression?

Are you already established with a veterinarian? If yes, please provide the clinic name:

Clinic Location (city)

Clinic Phone Number

Qualifications/Experience

How long have you been a member of Patriot PAWS of Aggieland?

Do you have any experience with puppy raising or dog training? If yes, please explain:

Please describe any other dog experience you have:

What experience do you have with military and/or veterans?

Can you commit to working with a dog daily for an extended period of time?

You will receive public attention while training a service dog. Are you comfortable working a dog in public?

Why do you want to serve Patriot PAWS of Aggieland as a Puppy Raiser?

How did you hear about Patriot PAWS Service Dogs?

Please provide us with any other information you find applicable:

Commitments

Do you have a job? If yes, please enter employer/business name:

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Please tell us a little about your workplace and job, including how many hours per week you work:

Will you be able to take your Service Dog in Training to work with you?

If you are a student, will you be able to take your dog to school/class with you?

Do you have any other time commitments? If yes, please describe:

How do you plan to balance school, work, and/or any other extra curricular activities while raising a Patriot PAWS of Aggieland dog?

Do you agree to (please initial):

Pay for all necessary expenses and supplies?

Meet all requirements required by the Patriot PAWS of Aggieland Student Organization and Trainers?

Arrange a handler and transport for your dog to be at any PPA events which you cannot attend?

Represent PPA professionally at all times both during and outside of PPA events?

Agree to strictly follow your dog’s socialization level and to only take your dogs to places on this list?

Never take advantage of your privileges as a service dog handler?

Never hand over a Patriot PAWS dog or his/her vest to an unapproved individual?

Never hit or otherwise abuse a Patriot PAWS dog?

Complete monthly reports in a timely manner and keep the dog's book up to date?

Make your Patriot PAWS dog and his/her training your priority at all times?

Respect and follow the decisions of the Trainer(s)?

Follow all medical guidelines set in place by the Trainer(s)?

Return your Patriot PAWS dog at the end of his/her time training with you?

Disclaimer

I understand that puppy raising and sitting is a major responsibility and if I do not meet and maintain my handler requirements, I will be removed from the Approved Handler list and must contact my Puppy Raiser Coordinator for instructions before returning to sitting or raising.

I understand that dogs will be in training and may be a young age when they enter my home. I understand that house manners work is part of our responsibility as a raiser or sitter no matter the age of the dog. I will not hold Patriot PAWS responsible for damage to my property, ex. chewing or potty accidents.

I understand that these dogs are not “mine,” but rather are meant for a greater purpose. Therefore, I agree to follow the training guidelines put forth by the Patriot PAWS training staff. I also agree to return the Patriot PAWS dog when instructed, which may require me to transport the dog back to the Patriot PAWS Rockwall campus.

I hereby certify that the information provided in this form is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. By initialing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the foregoing and agree to the terms and conditions set forth herein.

E-Signature

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Puppy Raiser Agreement

This Puppy Raiser Agreement acknowledges that Patriot PAWS is entrusting you with a service-dog-in-training. By signing this agreement you agree to and acknowledge the following:

1. Ownership: Patriot PAWS shall retain ownership and all rights of service-dogs-in-training including the right to take possession of the dog at any time if, in the sole opinion of Patriot PAWS, the Puppy Raiser does not comply with the terms and conditions outlined in Puppy Raiser Manual and through required Puppy Raiser training classes.

2. Ownership of Equipment: The vest, harness, leash, gentle leader and other equipment supplied by Patriot PAWS to Puppy Raiser, or that comes with the service-dog-in-training, remains the property of Patriot PAWS and must be returned as instructed by Patriot PAWS’ Puppy Raiser Coordinator or Staff.

This Agreement shall be interpreted to reflect that the intent of both parties is to provide for the safety and well-being of the Puppy Raiser, the service-dog-in-training and the general public.

E-Signature

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Media Release

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs periodically uses forms of media (i.e., photography, video, audio, footage, testimonials) for publicity, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Tik Tok, LinkedIn) and/or educational purposes. By signing, I acknowledge that I have received this document and give permission to Patriot PAWS Service Dogs to use my likeness (including first name, pictures, and video) in the above forms of media.

E-Signature

Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

I understand that I have the right to revoke this authorization at any time, and it must be submitted in writing to the Compliance Officer at:

Terri Stringer/HIPAA Compliance Officer

Patriot PAWS Service Dogs

254 Ranch Trail

Rockwall, TX 75032

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