- Canine Partners of the Rockies Dogs
Canine Partners of the Rockies has numerous opportunities for volunteers to get involved with the organization!
CaPR always needs volunteers who are passionate and enthusiastic about our organization and our mission. No matter what your talents or skills are we have a job for you. Some of our volunteer opportunities are listed below, but we have many others.
Puppy Raiser
Being a Volunteer Puppy Raiser is fun and very rewarding. It is also a big commitment. Puppy Raisers train our young puppies from about age 2 to 18 months while the puppy lives in the Puppy Raiser's home. The Raiser teaches manners and basic commands and also introduces the puppy to a variety of social contexts. CaPR provides the Raiser with a manual and offers two obedience classes per month that the Raiser is expected to attend. The Puppy Raiser is responsible for the cost of raising the puppy while in his/her care. Examples of expenses are food, toys, crates and veterinary care including inoculations and having the puppy spayed or neutered. Because CaPR is a non profit organization, the expenses of raising a puppy are tax deductible. When a Raiser needs time away from the puppy (vacation, illness or just a break), the puppy is cared for by a Volunteer Puppy Sitter.
Puppy Sitter
Puppy Sitters care for the puppy in training when the Puppy Raiser is unavailable. Practically speaking a Puppy Sitter is a temporary Puppy Raiser. With the exception of the time and financial commitments, a Sitter has the same responsibilities as a Raiser. Sitters attend class when a puppy is in their care, and Sitters are expected to follow CaPR training methods. Puppy sitting assignments can range from a day to several weeks. When contacted, a Sitter can accept or decline an assignment. Many CaPR Puppy Raisers started as Puppy Sitters. CaPR provides the Sitter with a manual and requires Sitters to attend/observe several classes prior to the first Puppy Sitting assigment.
Complete the volunteer application below:
Combined Puppy Raiser/Puppy Sitter Application
If you have questions about volunteering please contact:
volunteer@caninepartnersoftherockies.org
303-364-9040
