Contact the Puppy Raising Department at Guide Dogs for the Blind. A member of the staff can provide the requirements and qualifications needed for forming a puppy raising group. Raisers in puppy raising groups frequently trade-off and supervise each other's puppies when the raisers are away. Controlled, supervised interaction between a Guide Dog puppy and other animals is beneficial for the Guide Dog puppy. A Guied Dog puppy should be exposed to a variety of socialization experiences.
Puppy raisers take their pups to malls, grocery stores, school and work, among other places.
Many times, the puppy raising group's regularly scheduled meetings will include outings specifically designed for puppy socialization. Leaders also teach the raisers appropriate ways in which to expose the puppies to a wide range of socialization experiences. Guide Dogs for the Blind does require that Guide Dog puppies be fed one of several specifically chosen brands of high-quality dry dog food. A Guide Dog puppy should never receive table scraps. Puppy raisers also pay for flea and tick medication, including sprays, dips and powders, as well as the costs of exterminating a yard or home.