Join Us
If you would love to make a difference in the CU Boulder community through raising awareness toward assistance dog teams or through raising and training future service dogs for Canine Companions (or you just love dogs), then Collar Scholars is for you!
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To stay up to date on all meetings, events, and announcements, join our Notion: https://www.notion.so/CU-Collar-Scholars-32fd392058084cf98cf4d266e383cbd2?source=copy_link
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Raiser Classes: General Members may get the opportunity to observe puppy raisers practicing commands and handling skills. An announcement will be posted on the instagram if the class will be open for general members. This class is for anyone interested in learning about puppy training, becoming a puppy sitter, or watching the process out of curiosity. No hands on interaction.
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Puppy Handling Classes: General members will get the opportunity to actively work with the dogs by practicing basic handling and commands. This class is for learning and gaining experience with the puppies in a safe, controlled environment. All experience levels welcome! For General Members interested in becoming Puppy Sitters and Puppy Raisers there will also be an opportunity to go through the Puppy Sitter Certification process by attending these classes.
Link to sign up for Puppy Handling Classes: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DVP11e3wl3Hzpycyt4MdBTW9gHcqufuqFyneThJgaCU/edit?usp=sharing
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Want to help but don't have the time to get involved?
Donate to our Amazon wish list! All items go directly to our pups and their raisers: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/NK4223HXXLNL?ref_=wl_share
General Member
Surround yourself with fellow buffs who have the same passion for making a difference and for dogs as you do
Puppy Raiser
Have the pleasure of raising and training a future service dog for Canine Companions
Puppy Sitter
Enjoy the company of a puppy raiser's service dog in training, while also practicing handling.
Requirements
For Puppy Raisers
- Have fulfilled all puppy sitter requirements in the above section.
- Sit Canine Companions puppies for a total of 20 hours (exceptions may be made per Puppy Program Manager and club President’s discretion depending on puppy availability.)
- Agree to pay all expenses for a puppy for a 14-18 month period and bring the puppy to two training classes a month.
- Attend a meeting with the president of the club who will outline the requirements to raise for the national organization of Canine Companions.
- Read the Puppy Raiser Manual provided by Collar Scholars
- Submit an application to raise a puppy Upon approval of your application. The Puppy Program Manager will contact you to set up a Phone Interview Home Inspection
For Puppy Sitters
- Learn all 30 commands over the course of three training circles and demonstrate them during a handling test and written commands test.
- Read and understand the “Basic Sitter Guidelines” document and pass puppy safety exam.
- Have approved housing, whether on-campus or off.
- Have approval from the professors of any classes the puppy will be attending. It may not be appropriate for the puppy to attend labs
*Puppy raising is a privilege, and it is the president and regional coordinator who will decide whether someone is appropriate to become a raiser.
*Puppy sitting is a privilege, not a right, and the puppy raiser makes the final determination of whether to give their dog to a sitter.