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Who trains the puppies and for how long?

April 26, 2017puppies trains

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Who trains the puppies and for how long?

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A puppy starts training with a volunteer Puppy Raiser (PR) who is responsible for the puppy while it lives in his/her home. The PR teaches the puppy manners and basic obedience and is responsible for the cost of raising the puppy (food, vet, toys, pay or neuter, etc.) until it is 18 to 20 months old. Every PR is provided with a manual and attends on-going classes. Next, the puppy moves to the home of a professional trainer for 6 months. The trainer polishes the basic skills and teaches advanced service and therapy dog skills.