Guide Dogs of America – Guide Dogs of America Holiday Fund-A-Need 2014
Auction Ends: Dec 14, 2014 09:00 PM PST

Day with the Trainers

Day with the Trainers

Item Number
901
Estimated Value
3000 USD
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3000 USD
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Item Description

This is an amazing opportunity to get to the core of what GDA does best, train guide dogs. Join the trainers for a full day and participate in all facets of what they do and how they work with the dogs. Arriving early to start the day by participating in the morning kennel duties, loading dogs into their kennels in the van and heading into the city where you will observe and participate in the daily activities that the trainers do. This would include obedience exercises, indoor skills, escalators, stairs, elevators, blindfold walks, etc. We will treat you to lunch and then back to work! You will arrive tired but happy back at the school around 2:30 or 3:00 pm for a debriefing conference and of course you can ask as many questions as you like.

This is an active day so please wear sturdy shoes and be prepared to look a little "dog tired" by the end of the day – a truly outstanding and educational opportunity to observe firsthand everything that is involved in getting these amazing dogs trained and out the door and ready for their visually impaired partners. You might also pick up some good training tips for dealing with your own pets!


Important Notes: For two people, Monday through Friday on a date mutually agreed upon with the training department.

Item Special Note

When you purchase this item you will receive a follow-up e-mail. If this is a gift, you can respond to the e-mail and let us know the recipient's name and address. Guide Dogs of America will then send a gift acknowledgement card telling the recipient about your donation.