Advanced Training Foster Volunteer
OFFERED BY:
Canine PartnersLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: within 30 min drive of LE12 9SRHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
Canine Partners are looking for volunteers who can provide loving homes for our
young dogs, aged 14 months upwards, whilst helping to train them to be canine
partners.
young dogs, aged 14 months upwards, whilst helping to train them to be canine
partners.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Commitment to providing a loving home, care, and training for a dog for the duration of their time in training
o We consider this a full time role as you, or another approved adult member of the household, will be required to care for the dog for much of the day and overnight
o Our trainers need access to the dogs during weekdays for training purposes. We ask that you commute to and from our training centre when required to drop off/collect the dog. Drop off and collection times are generally between 8.30 -9.30am and 4-5pm
o Availability to attend pre-arranged training sessions at your home, in your local area, and at our training centre.
o With our guidance, and using positive training methods, to continue the training of the dog in various areas. For example:
Home behaviour
Social behaviour
Behaviour around other animals
Walking on a lead
Off lead exercise
o Maintaining the dog’s health and welfare and, via support and training, to recognise behaviour/health concerns and report them immediately to the dog’s trainer
o We consider this a full time role as you, or another approved adult member of the household, will be required to care for the dog for much of the day and overnight
o Our trainers need access to the dogs during weekdays for training purposes. We ask that you commute to and from our training centre when required to drop off/collect the dog. Drop off and collection times are generally between 8.30 -9.30am and 4-5pm
o Availability to attend pre-arranged training sessions at your home, in your local area, and at our training centre.
o With our guidance, and using positive training methods, to continue the training of the dog in various areas. For example:
Home behaviour
Social behaviour
Behaviour around other animals
Walking on a lead
Off lead exercise
o Maintaining the dog’s health and welfare and, via support and training, to recognise behaviour/health concerns and report them immediately to the dog’s trainer
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
You live within a 30 minute drive of our training centre (post code LE12 9SR)
o That you, as the dogs main carer, are over 18 years of age
o You have a dog friendly secure garden
o Though desirable, prior dog ownership is not required.
o All members of the household are keen to foster one of our dogs
o There is no more than one pet dog living in your home. The pet dog must be over 12 months of age and would need to undergo our pet dog suitability assessment
o Have the time and ability to commit to the training and care of a young dog. This is a physical role
o Have access to a suitable vehicle to transport the dog
o That you or other approved adult member of the household are at home most of the day, and overnight, to care for the dog
o Have an area of your garden that can be used for toileting the dog – details about this are provided during our home check assessment.
o Understand that the dog in your care remains under the ownership of Canine Partners
o That you, as the dogs main carer, are over 18 years of age
o You have a dog friendly secure garden
o Though desirable, prior dog ownership is not required.
o All members of the household are keen to foster one of our dogs
o There is no more than one pet dog living in your home. The pet dog must be over 12 months of age and would need to undergo our pet dog suitability assessment
o Have the time and ability to commit to the training and care of a young dog. This is a physical role
o Have access to a suitable vehicle to transport the dog
o That you or other approved adult member of the household are at home most of the day, and overnight, to care for the dog
o Have an area of your garden that can be used for toileting the dog – details about this are provided during our home check assessment.
o Understand that the dog in your care remains under the ownership of Canine Partners
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
18+ for primary carer
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
This is a physical role and you must be able to support and manage a young dog. All applications will be assessed on an individual basis
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
7 days
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No