Overview
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:
o Home behaviour
o Social behaviour
o Behaviour around other animals
o Walking on a lead
o 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.
Support and Training
o Induction process which includes the submission of an application form, initial phone call, and home visit
o On-going Instruction and support from our dog trainers. This will be in person, via video link, phone calls, handouts etc.
o Holiday cover arranged
o Reimbursement of expenses, such as mileage costs, if requested
o Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group