CaPR’s intentional breeding means puppies come from parents who are known for their intelligence, reliability, physical soundness and trainability. The puppie’s early exposure to human touch ensures the success of the ultimate training as a Service Dog. Newborn puppies are touched, tickled and gently manipulated as part of an early socialization program. Before they're weaned, these puppies will be exposed to sights, sounds, textures, and lots of human interaction, all in a controlled setting to help with their ultimate training as Service Dogs.
Volunteer Puppy Raisers will train the young puppies from about age 2 to 18 months while the Raiser teaches manners and basic commands and introduces the puppy to a variety of social contexts. CaPR provides full instruction, including weekly obedience classes.
“While raising these dogs is a great commitment, the ultimate reward comes in the form of the final placement of the dog,” says three-time Puppy Raiser Barb Cardell. “When it comes to letting the dog move on from puppy raising, I find huge satisfaction in knowing the dog stays within the organization and the Colorado community.”
As a community organization, Canine Partners thrives on community involvement. There are many ways to help CaPR changes lives – raise a puppy, be a puppy sitter, be a volunteer, raise awareness, raise funds or make a donation. Visit the Canine Partners of the Rockies website at www.caninepartnersoftherockies.org or call 303-364-9040 to learn more about CaPR and these opportunities.
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