Our puppy raising program provides a unique opportunity for you to assist Monkey Tail Ranch in helping children and families living with special needs. Our volunteer puppy raisers provide a great service to the Monkey Tail Ranch program; you will help establish the foundation of early experiences, which are critical in preparing the puppy for advanced training. This commitment involves four major areas of personal and financial responsibility:Care
Provide a safe home environment
Supply approved food and other supplies required for puppy raising
Participation
Enroll in an approved obedience class
Submit a monthly progress report
Keep Monkey Tail Ranch aware of any puppy training situations or behavioral concerns
Socialization
Expose the puppy to a variety of environmental and situational experiences
Agree to follow approved socialization guidelines and handling techniques
Transportation
Puppy Raisers agree to pay for transportation costs associated with receiving and returning the puppy
Commitment
You must be willing and able to commit to the outlined responsibilities
You must have the ability to safely house and care for a puppy from eight weeks of age until approximately 12 months of age
You must be willing and able to devote time each day to oversee the complete care of the puppy: feeding, grooming, socialization, and exercise as recommended by our Monkey Tail Ranch team
Monkey Tail Ranch pays for all routine medical costs related to the puppy
