If there are children in the home:
All children in the home must be over the age of five years old. This is a general safety concern for both the pup and the child.
If you do not have an enclosed garden, are renting, or are living in an apartment, you may not be suitable for puppy raising:
An enclosed garden is essential as the puppy requires a safe and secure area where they can spend (toilet) without the possibility of wandering from the premises.
If renting, please ensure that when applying, you have your landlord’s permission to have a puppy in the home (we may require written permission).
Apartments may not be suitable if you do not have access to a safe and secure area where a puppy can spend.
Other dogs in the home:
If there are two other dogs in the home, you may not be eligible for puppy raising.
Any dog(s) currently in the home should be over the age of one, be fully vaccinated and well-behaved/comfortable having another dog in the home.
All dogs in the home should be neutered/spayed.
The puppy will require supervision:
It is a requirement that the puppy must not be left alone for more than two hours. This is due to welfare concerns for the puppy.
If this is something that may impact your application, you may be more suited to temporary boarding: Temporary Boarder | Volunteer | Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind
If you feel you meet the above criteria, please feel free to submit an application form, and a member of our team will reach out to you once it has been submitted.