Top 10 Reasons to Raise a Service Dog Puppy

Jun 1, 2016 11:05 AM ET

Why should you raise a puppy for Susquehanna Service Dogs? SSD has ten reasons why you should raise a puppy to become a service dog:

  1. Raising a service dog changes lives.
  2. You’re making a difference.
  3. You’ll learn something new every day.
  4. You’ll make new friends.
  5. SSD’s puppy sitters will watch your dog when you can’t.
  6. You can take your SSD puppy almost everywhere.
  7. SSD trains using positive reinforcement.
  8. No experience is necessary.
  9. SSD covers all veterinarian bills.
  10. Puppy snuggles.

Susquehanna Service Dogs needs puppy raisers in Pennsylvania to welcome a future service dog into their homes and hearts for 15-18 months. Puppy raisers teach the puppies good house manners and 26 different cues. They also take the dog almost everywhere, including grocery stores, restaurants, movie theaters, amusement parks, the office, sporting events, and more.

The service dog puppy you raise could grow up to change the life of someone with a disability. 

Learn more about becoming a puppy raiser and apply online.

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