The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association - Puppy Raiser (formerly called a Puppy Walker)

The history of Guide Dogs

Fact! The first known example of a special relationship between a dog and a blind person was depicted in a first-century AD mural in the ruins of Roman Herculaneum.

The Guide Dogs story started in 1931 with two amazing British pioneers, Muriel Crooke and Rosamund Bond. These remarkable women organised the training of the first four British guide dogs from a humble lock up garage in Wallasey, Merseyside.

We’ve come a very long way since those early days. Today Guide Dogs is the world's largest breeder and trainer of working dogs. And thanks to our dedicated staff and volunteers – and your vital donations – 36,000 lives have been transformed through a guide dog partnership since 1931.

Puppy raiser (formerly called a Puppy Walker)

You will provide a puppy with a vital foundation for its future role as a guide dog for someone living with a vision impairment. Please note that the puppy cannot be left alone longer than 3 hours in any 24 hour period. The commitment of this volunteer role will be between 12-16 months. Minimum age: 18