Foster Puppy Program

Provide the first home for a future Dog Guide.

Two Future Dog Guide puppies, standard poodles

Foster Puppy Program Details

Future Dog Guide puppy

 

Foster Program Information Sessions

 

March 24 , 2025

Time: 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 858 7038 8884

Passcode: 933147

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April 2, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 850 5708 1580

Passcode: 473331

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April 9, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 869 4320 1574

Passcode: 715659

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April 9, 2025

Time: 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 853 0040 1735

Passcode: 452774

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  • Foster families must live within a maximum of 75 minutes from our Oakville or Breslau (Kitchener-Waterloo / Guelph area) training facilities
  • Foster families receive full training and support from Dog Guides
  • Puppies live with their fosters for up to 16 months
  • Foster families train the puppies on basic obedience skills and socialization
  • All vet, food and training expenses are covered by LFCDG
  • Puppy breeds include retrievers, Labradors and standard poodles
  • Poodle fosters are responsible for cost of grooming
  • Fully supported by a team of puppy professionals
  • Classes are held online and in-person to help fosters with puppy development
  • All Foster Families are required to have an up-to-date Police Record check.
  • If the puppy successfully completes training, the foster family will be invited to attend a graduation ceremony to meet the person who has been matched with their new Dog Guide!

Apply to Foster a Future Dog Guide

If you’re interested in becoming a foster, fill out the application or contact: puppyprogram@dogguides.com. Once we receive your application, we will contact you to arrange a home visit.

If you are a current foster and need the link to the Puppy Portal, contact: puppyprogram@dogguides.com

Black lab future Dog Guide

Want to know more?

To learn more about becoming a Specialty Sitter, contact the Puppy Program:
puppyprogram@dogguides.com

Foster families are now welcome back into our vet clinics.  One person to attend appointments with their foster puppy. Guests must wear a mask while entering the facility and have no COVID related symptoms.