Question 1

Attendance Requirements

Accepted Answer

• Co-Raisers must both attend at least 3 classes a month. Each raiser must attend at least 1 off-campus class. Meaning your dog should be attending at least 2 off-campus classes a month not back to back.
    • Including 1 preschool/kindergarten if applicable to your puppy
 • Sitters must attend at least 3 classes a month. Including 1 sitter/pr class a month. Off-campus is not required, but heavily encouraged.
 • Attend as many classes as you can, you and your pup will only benefit.
 • If you are having trouble attending classes, please let you A/C or GL know BEFORE you fail to meet the requirements.

Question 2

Class & Public Outing Necessities

Accepted Answer

Please do not come to class or bring your dog out in public without the following: 
 • Clean Up Kit
    • Poop bags, Paper towels, Wipes 
 • Treat Pouch with enough kibble
    • Always keep extra kibble in your bag!
 • Water & Bowl
 • A toy for settling (6 months and under) 
 • Your pup's vest
 • Your pup's ID card

Question 3

Playdate Guidelines

Accepted Answer

• No more than 2-3 dogs at a playdate
 • Maximum 30 minutes per play date
    • The shorter the better
 • Maximum of 1 play date a day but really no more than a few a week
 • Must play in an enclosed area
    • You can play at TerpRow & the Domain dog park
 • No playdates by ESJ or any other academic buildings
 • Don’t allow your pup to play with any of the dogs they have had an issue with
    • If you are a puppy sitter, please ask the raiser about their puppy's play date guidelines before taking them. Do not take a puppy to a playdate without having talked to their raiser about it. 
 • During play dates, watch your dog’s body language and intervene by leaving if your dog tells you/the other dog they’ve had enough/is playing too roughly
    • Leave after the first sign
    • Barking/ growling/ humping is unacceptable
 • If your pup is going to a playdate for the first time, there should only be 1 other dog around the same age as your pup
 • You can play individually with your pup on campus as long as you are holding the leash at all times
 • If you need ideas on ways to tire out your pup besides a play date ask your AC!!
 • Mental stimulation is key

Question 4

Social Media Guidelines

Accepted Answer

• Below are guidelines and pointers for posting pictures, videos, and captions on social media. Remember, during your time as a puppy raiser, you are an ambassador for the Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs to the public. Please follow these guidelines when posting on social media.
 • If you have created a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc) for the pup you are raising, please notify the following people:
 • Your advisor
 • Rebecca Eden Rebecca@guidedog.org , our internet marketing coordinator
 • Allison Storck Allison@guidedog.org , our public relations specialist
 • Do use captions that describe what you’re doing in the photo! For example, “Today Rudy and I worked on self-control at the pet store! We walked by different animals and all the food aisles. Rudy was a little sniffy at first, but he did great!”
 • You can be honest about what the pup is working on but present it in a positive manner. People don’t want to hear how “terrible, bad, awful, etc.” the pup was in the caption.
 • Do not show a young puppy off leash or not attached to a person in a public place. If the dog has a reliable stay and you are in an enclosed area, you can speak to your advisor or area coordinator regarding having the dog unattached in public for photo opportunities.
 • Failure to follow this rule will result in possible removal of the dog from your possession. We do not want our pups placed in an unsafe scenario for a cute picture.
 • Do not post any photos or video relating to medical or health related issues
 • This includes skin, eyes, gastrointestinal issues
 • Do post photos or video of the pup at the vet. The caption can read something along the lines of “Dakota did great at the vet today. We were here for a checkup and she remained calm and happy the whole time”
 • Do tag @guidedogfoundation and @americasvetdogs
 • Do post photos or video that show your puppy socializing, playing, having fun, and learning!
 • Do post photos or video in appropriate places like the home, safe public outings, and public transportation
 • Do share your progress or success!
 • Do Not post any captions that relay frustration or negativity like “Sam was TERRIBLE today. She barked at people, chewed on her leash, and was so bad!”
 • Do Not post photos or video with the pup chewing or playing with an inappropriate toy or item
 • Do Not post photos or video with the pup on any type of furniture
 • Do Not post photos or video with the pup eating inappropriate treats
 • Do Not post photos or video of the pup doing anything inappropriate like jumping on people, mouthing someone, barking
*Please remember that these guidelines apply to all forms of social media including: SnapChat*