Bryanston Ext 8 resident, Tanya King writes:
I have been a puppy raiser since 2020 and this is something I am passionate about and encourage other people to do as well.
I first raised Sage who went into guiding and was matched to her person in October and is graduating soon
Idris is the second puppy I am raising and he has been in my home since March.
My family enjoy puppy raising and my son Thomas has been involved in training both Sage and Idris.
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Labradors are beautiful dogs and we love to see how quickly they learn. We love how spirited they are, there is nothing quite like a puppy in your home. The most rewarding part is seeing the dog you have raised graduating and making a difference in someone’s life. Sage has truly given the person she is matched with independence.
I work for Ernst and Young (EY) as a client executive in financial services. I love dealing with complex client issues and bringing the best of EY to the client to help them solve these issues. EY allows me to bring Idris to work to train him on how to behave in an office environment. He is very well-behaved and loves all the attention he gets when he’s at work. When he’s with me, far more people stop to chat with me
The SA Guide Dogs Association does amazing work for visually impaired people, physically impaired people as well as autistic children. They are not supported by the government and rely on donations to continue doing this work. It’s a wonderful thing to play a small part in this organisation by raising a puppy that will go on to give someone freedom.
I would encourage people to become puppy raisers, you learn how to train dogs and how to correct undesirable behaviours in them. You also get to meet many other amazing volunteers, some even become good friends. The best part of raising a puppy is seeing the amazing work they do once they have qualified and knowing that you helped to get that puppy to fulfil its purpose.
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