Puppy raisers can be single or have families. All members of the household must be committed to raising a puppy. There is no requirement to have previously owned a dog. Any family pets must accept a puppy and be a good influence on the pup. Guiding Eyes supplies collars, ID tags, and a crate.
Local veterinarians donate medical care and vaccinations.
Raisers are expected to provide a supportive and safe environment for the puppies. Raisers of young puppies must be able to let the dog out every four hours. When outside, pups must always be on leash and supervised. Raisers must provide daily exercise and socialization for the puppies, which typically requires three hours per day. Quarterly evaluations for all raisers are held near Raleigh.