puffball Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I only just thought to post on here about my guide dog puppy, Alice that I only recently had to give back to guide dogs. It was the only way I would ever be able to have a dog and I figured it might work for someone else on here. _Puppy_walking_ Well, puppy walking is when you take a guide dog puppy into your home for a year (and if you get a girl often longer ) and train them the basic sit, down, stay etc. commands. _How_do_I_puppy_walk?_ Go on the guide dogs website and click on voluntary work. Then choose puppy walking. You fill in a survey, a representative of the charity will review your house and then, if all goes well, you should have a puppy within a week!!! Just thought it might help those of you wanting to help or have a dog... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I don't know if I could do it - It's something we've thought about but I don't know if I'd get too attatched? Isn't it heart breaking to give them back?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 It is THE most heartbreak in the world. I still cry some nights I would still recommend it because you are helping the community as well as having a gorgeous pedigree puppy that you can take everywhere with you!!! (Sorry if I put you off but it is a great experience!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Oh I would get too attached, I really wouldnt be able to give her back!!! Weldone for doing such a great thing! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 This really got me thinking - One of my best friends is going through the ardous process of applying to foster human children! (it's a complete nightmare - like she's on trial for murder the amount they need to know about her!) & I said to the social worker that I couldn't even foster a dog as I would get too attatched. It did really get me thinking though and OH & I had a long talk about this last night. He got really excited and we have filled in the initial enquiry forms. Waiting to hear back. We think it would be a lovely thing to do as long as we always told ourselves that the puppy wasn't ours. I know if we do get accepted it will be incredibly hard at the end of the year, but we'll give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Well worth doing. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 This really got me thinking - One of my best friends is going through the ardous process of applying to foster human children! (it's a complete nightmare - like she's on trial for murder the amount they need to know about her!) & I said to the social worker that I couldn't even foster a dog as I would get too attatched. It did really get me thinking though and OH & I had a long talk about this last night. He got really excited and we have filled in the initial enquiry forms. Waiting to hear back. We think it would be a lovely thing to do as long as we always told ourselves that the puppy wasn't ours. I know if we do get accepted it will be incredibly hard at the end of the year, but we'll give it a go. I'm sure that you'll love it if you're into dogs as much as me! Good luck and keep me posted on how it goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 P.S. If you live in Chelmsford I know some people that also do puppywalking there if you're interested... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgley Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Puffball, Did you knwo Alices sister is now on the GD breeding programme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgley Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Puffball, Did you knwo Alices sister is now on the GD breeding programme? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 no i didnt know that can you tell me more..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMcHen Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Having puppy walked for nearly 6 years I can say it is the most rewarding thing I have ever done. Yes it is sad when they go at 12 to 14 months but the sense of satisfaction when they 'pass' as a successful Guide dog far out weighs the sadness. It is also very different to having a dog that is ill or suddenly dies, or has to be rehomed for some negative reason. You know it is yours to train and love and pass on. I could never foster children - the thought of having to send them back to a possibly unhappy, disfunctional environment would be too hard. I admire so much those who have the generosity of spirit that I don't possess to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hi Puffball - How are you doing? Thanks so much for introducing us to puppy walking. Our pup Quita is doing really well - you can follow the link at the bottom to read about her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 This really got me thinking - One of my best friends is going through the ardous process of applying to foster human children! (it's a complete nightmare - like she's on trial for murder the amount they need to know about her!) & I said to the social worker that I couldn't even foster a dog as I would get too attatched. It did really get me thinking though and OH & I had a long talk about this last night. He got really excited and we have filled in the initial enquiry forms. Waiting to hear back. We think it would be a lovely thing to do as long as we always told ourselves that the puppy wasn't ours. I know if we do get accepted it will be incredibly hard at the end of the year, but we'll give it a go. Thats great news! good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 This really got me thinking - One of my best friends is going through the ardous process of applying to foster human children! (it's a complete nightmare - like she's on trial for murder the amount they need to know about her!) & I said to the social worker that I couldn't even foster a dog as I would get too attatched. It did really get me thinking though and OH & I had a long talk about this last night. He got really excited and we have filled in the initial enquiry forms. Waiting to hear back. We think it would be a lovely thing to do as long as we always told ourselves that the puppy wasn't ours. I know if we do get accepted it will be incredibly hard at the end of the year, but we'll give it a go. Thats great news! good luck That was months ago Chelsea! We've been doing it since February Thanks for the good luck wish though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 This really got me thinking - One of my best friends is going through the ardous process of applying to foster human children! (it's a complete nightmare - like she's on trial for murder the amount they need to know about her!) & I said to the social worker that I couldn't even foster a dog as I would get too attatched. It did really get me thinking though and OH & I had a long talk about this last night. He got really excited and we have filled in the initial enquiry forms. Waiting to hear back. We think it would be a lovely thing to do as long as we always told ourselves that the puppy wasn't ours. I know if we do get accepted it will be incredibly hard at the end of the year, but we'll give it a go. Thats great news! good luck That was months ago Chelsea! We've been doing it since February Thanks for the good luck wish though Der! sorry *note to self - I really must engage brain before posting sometimes! * I speed read too! (you dont get to 7000 posts doing nothing ya know!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgley Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 no i didnt know that can you tell me more..? Just a few months late.... but hey, just catching up Alices sister is called April, she's recently had her first litter of 5 puppies, who are now all being puppy walked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
