Volunteer puppy raisers provide specially-bred puppies a safe home, take them to obedience classes, serve up a healthy diet, provide socialization opportunities and give lots of love.

Each hour spent caring for a Canine Companions puppy is vital to its development as a future assistance dog. The puppy raising program provides a unique opportunity for volunteers to assist with our very important mission.

Please note: You must be at least 18 years old to be a volunteer puppy raiser. Those under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian as a co-applicant on the puppy raiser application.

Click here to find out more about puppy raising and to request an application.

Information for current puppy raisers:

Puppy class schedule- for puppy raisers in San Diego County

Puppy class schedule- for puppy raisers in Orange County and Los Angeles County

Puppy class schedule- for puppy raisers in Riverside County