Advanced Training Fosterer

What is involved

Commitment to providing a loving home, care, and training for a dog for the duration of their time in training

We consider this a full time role as you, or another approved adult member of the household, will be required to care for the dog for much of the day and overnight

Our trainers need access to the dogs during weekdays for training purposes. We ask that you commute to and from our training centre when required to drop off/collect the dog. Drop off and collection times are generally between 8.30 -9.30am and 4-5pm o Availability to attend pre-arranged training sessions at your home, in your local area, and at our training centre.

 With our guidance, and using positive training methods, to continue the training of the dog in various areas.

 Home behaviour  Social behaviour  Behaviour around other animals  Walking on a lead  Off lead exercise

Maintaining the dog’s health and welfare and, via support and training, to recognise behaviour/health concerns and report them immediately to the dog’s trainer

What we require from you

You live within a 30 minute drive of our training centre (post code LE12 9SR)

That you, as the dogs main carer, are over 18 years of age

You have a dog friendly secure garden

Though desirable, prior dog ownership is not required.

All members of the household are keen to foster one of our dogs

There is no more than one pet dog living in your home. The pet dog must be over 12 months of age and would need to undergo our pet dog suitability assessment

Have the time and ability to commit to the training and care of a young dog. This is a physical role

Have access to a suitable vehicle to transport the dog

That you or other approved adult member of the household are at home most of the day, and overnight, to care for the dog

Have an area of your garden that can be used for toileting the dog – details about this are provided during our home check assessment.

Understand that the dog in your care remains under the ownership of Canine Partners

Support and Training

Induction process which includes the submission of an application form, initial phone call, and home visit

On-going Instruction and support from our dog trainers. This will be in person, via video link, phone calls, handouts etc.  

Holiday cover arranged

Reimbursement of expenses, such as mileage costs, if requested

Invitation to join our Official Canine Partners Community Facebook Group