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...
Super Spaniels
Aled is one of five gorgeous Spaniel pups born to Bella and Ed, and along with siblings, Axl, Alfie, Ruby and Alvin, he will go on to be a life-changer!
Labradorable Pups
Campbell, Colin, Chester, Crumble, Dudley and Lola are Tia and Arthur's second litter together and what an adorable bunch of pups they've made!
Nova's E Litter
Nova and Ted welcomed three gorgeous pups, Eccles, Eton and Fudge, in March. They are now settling in with their volunteer puppy trainers and will soon start their training to become incredible hearing dogs!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:
Scotland - Edinburgh & Midlothian
North East - Newcastle, Morpeth & Ashington, Gateshead & Sunderland
Yorkshire - Harrogate, Wetherby, City of York, Beverley & Hull, Selby & Howden
Cheshire East - Northwich, Sandbach & Congleton, Stockport & South Manchester
Hertfordshire - Luton & Hitchin, St Albans & Hertford, Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead & Watford
Buckinghamshire - Milton Keynes & Aylesbury, The Chalfonts & Gerrards Cross
Hampshire - Southampton, Winchester & Fareham
Devon - Exeter & Taunton
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.
Saying Goodbye
"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.
