Volunteers making a difference at home.
Dogs Inc has cultivated a well-defined program to breed dogs whose temperament, intelligence, and health combine to produce some of the finest guide and service dogs in the world.
To support our breeding program, we partner with selected volunteers who host our breeder dogs in their homes, then return the dogs to campus when needed for breeding and whelping. These Puppy Parent Host families are an extension of our work here at Dogs Inc, and donate time, attention, and helping hands to help us reach our mission.
If you are interested in hosting a breeder, scroll down for more information, FAQs, and much more!
Future Puppy Parent Hosts
We have a waitlist of volunteers who want to become Puppy Parent Hosts, and we currently aren’t accepting new applications. Please check this page periodically for any updates.
If you are an active Puppy Raiser, and you are interested in being a Puppy Parent Host if your dog is selected for our program, please contact nicole.potter@dogsinc.org for an application.
Puppy Parent Host Q&A
How far away from campus can Puppy Parent Hosts live?
What is required once I become a Puppy Parent Host?
How long is the dog a breeder?
Do Puppy Parent Hosts own the breeder?
Can I request certain colors or physical characteristics of the breeder?