Volunteer Puppy Training – Darlington

We are looking for volunteers in and around Bishop Auckland & Darlington, to help care for and train our puppies and young dogs to become life-changing hearing dogs and help deaf people reconnect with life and to leave loneliness behind.

As a volunteer puppy trainer you will be able to:

• Look after one of our adorable puppies or young dogs, in your own home, for anywhere between 6- 18 months at a time.
• Learn more about dog training and attend fun puppy classes.
• Meet like minded people and make new friendships
• Directly help deaf people leave loneliness behind and reconnect with life.

We require the following:

• A loving home with a secure garden.
• Access to a computer & video calling facilities are essential for online training & induction courses.
• Adequate time to dedicate to training a young dog on a daily basis. We cannot consider your application if you work full time, even if you work from home.
• Access to a vehicle for training and emergency purposes.
• Volunteers who are over 18 and live in or near one of the following towns Consett, Durham, Bishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington - and surrounding villages.

No previous experience is required for this role - you will have full support and guidance from a local, qualified, Hearing Dogs Dog Trainer in person and online.

Please click on "Apply now", or contact us at [email protected] for more information. Alternatively you can get in touch via our online enquiry form: https://www.hearingdogs.org.uk/volunteering/enquire/?role=puppy_socialiser

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