GEB Cuyahoga Puppy Raisers / Frequently Asked Questions

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Guiding Eyes for the Blind Cuyahoga Region Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Puppy Raising Click on any question to view our answer.
1.	It must be tough to give up a puppy. How do you do it?
2.	How old is a puppy when it is placed with a volunteer puppy raiser?
3.	What breeds of dogs do you use?
4.	Where do the dogs come from?
5.	What does a puppy raiser do?
6.	Do puppy raisers train the puppies to be guide dogs?
7.	How long does a puppy stay with the puppy raiser?
8.	Do you need any previous dog training experience to be a volunteer puppy raiser?
9.	Can the raiser have other family pets?
10.	Does a Guiding Eyes puppy require any special food?
11.	Where does a puppy go if the raiser is out of town?
12.	Who pays for the puppy's expenses?
13.	Do all the puppies make it as guide dogs?
14.	What happens to puppies that don't make it as guide dogs?
15.	Do blind people pay for the dogs?
16.	How long do guide dogs work?
17.	What happens when a guide dog gets too old to work?
18.	Are there other ways to help raise a puppy if I can't make a commitment for eighteen months?
19.	What should you do when you meet someone with a guide dog?

If you have more questions than we have answered here, the How Stuff Works Website has an informative Guide Dog Section.

For more information, read the frequently asked questions page or contact us!