Dog lovers wanted!
We are looking for volunteers to help us care for and train our gorgeous puppies and dogs in their own home.
Enquire hereCould you help train one of our puppies?
We are looking for amazing volunteers, around the UK, to help train our young dogs who will go on to help deaf people leave loneliness behind and to reconnect with life.
As a volunteer puppy trainer you will be able to:
- Look after one of our adorable puppies or young dogs home for anywhere between 6- 18 months at a time.
- Learn more about dog training and attend fun puppy classes.
- Meet like minded people and make new friendships
- Directly help deaf people leave loneliness behind and reconnect with life.
We require the following:
- A loving home with a secure garden.
- Access to a computer & video calling facilities are essential for online home checks & virtual dog training classes.
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Adequate time to dedicate to training a young dog on a daily basis. We cannot consider your application if you work full time, even if you work from home.
- Access to a vehicle for training and emergency purposes.
- Volunteers who are over 18 and live in one of our catchment areas.
No previous experience is required for this role - you will have full support and guidance from a local, qualified, Hearing Dogs Dog Trainer in personal and online.
Meet some of our newest recruits...
Poodle pups!
Verity is one of three of our gorgeous litter of Miniature Poodles born in April, along with her sisters, Violet & Velma, she will go on to be a life-changer!
Cookie & Crumble
Siblings Cookie & Crumble of the C Litter love playing in boxes. Soon they will be going their own way to start their training to become incredible hearing dogs!
Charley's E Litter
Elmo, Eric, Echo, Elvis, Ebony & Elsie are Charley & Charlie's 2nd litter together because they just make the most adorable pups together!Our puppy training catchment areas
We are currently looking for full-time volunteers in and around the following areas, please note that there will be a wait before you get your first dog:
North East - Newcastle, Morpeth & Ashington, North Tyneside
Yorkshire - Beverley & Hull, Selby & Howden
Cheshire East - Northwich, Sandbach & Congleton
Beds & Herts - Bedford, Luton & Hitchin
Buckinghamshire - Aylesbury, High Wycombe, The Chalfonts, Beaconfield & Loudwater, Marlow & Maidenhead
Hampshire - Winchester & Fareham
We are currently looking for temporary (holiday cover) homes across the UK. Please get in touch to find out about local vacancies for this role. You must have at least 4-5 consecutive days available to dedicate to a visiting dog.
"Why I train puppies like Buzz"
"Being a puppy trainer is one of the best things I've ever done. Knowing the pup is going to change the life of someone in need is an incredible feeling." - David, Volunteer Puppy Trainer
"The weekly puppy classes are so much fun"
"Volunteer Puppy Trainers are a dream to work with. Every weekly puppy class is filled with smiles, laughter and funny moments!" - Katie, puppy training instructor
'We'd be lost without puppy trainers"
"Hearing Dogs simply would not exist without Volunteer Puppy Trainers. They are a fundamental part of what we do and we'd be thrilled to have you on board." - Victoria, volunteering managerDo you have any questions about this role?
If so, please get in touch with our friendly and helpful volunteering team. They can give you more information about puppy training or any other volunteering role you may be interested in. Send them an enquiry today or contact them using their details below.
