Dogs for Autism needs puppy trainers

Could you train a puppy and help change the life of someone with autism?

We may have passed the traditional time to make resolutions, but if these dark wet days are getting you down, perhaps it’s time for a new challenge? 

Alton-based charity Dogs for Autism is looking for your help. They have two new puppies who will train as autism assistance dogs and will transform lives for an autistic person and their family. 

All their trainee assistance dogs live with a local family during their training and the charity is looking for volunteer puppy raisers in the Alton area who: 

• Can commit to looking after a puppy for 1 – 2 years 

• Have a secure garden 

• Will work under the supervision of a Dogs for Autism Trainer and have a visit from them every week 

• Will join their puppy class on Tuesday afternoons 

• Can spend time each day training and socialising a dog under the guidance of a Trainer 

• Will be home for most of the day 

• Would enjoy meeting new friends 

• Would love to be part of the exciting journey these trainee assistance dogs take! 

There will also be opportunities in the future for people who are out at work; perhaps you could look after one of their older dogs at evenings and weekends? 

If you would like to start the new year with a new challenge and become part of their volunteer team, please contact via dogsforautism.org.uk/puppy-parents or email contact@dogsforautism.org.uk. They are looking forward to hearing from you. 

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