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Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to detect the odour of human disease with the aim of developing faster, more efficient and less invasive diagnostics that lead to better patient outcomes.
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Puppy Socialiser
Contact person
Scan me or visit www.bethechangepk.org.uk/o/Medical-Detection-Dogs2/activities/Puppy-Socialiser/99770 to join
Summary
A full-time volunteer role within a 30 minute drive of Perth to look after and socialise puppies and young adult dogs up to 18 months.Detailed description
This is a full - time volunteer role as the puppy/dog will live with the volunteer for a number of months.
Location: At home and in the community
What does the role involve?
• Attend weekly puppy training classes in a village 10 minutes west of Perth.
• Be at home most of the day. Our dogs cannot be left home alone for more than 4 hours
• Follow positive dog training methods?
• Regularly visit lots of different environments and use various forms of transport to socialise a puppy?
• Be willing to support charity events
What skills or experience are required?
• Have a secure, dog-friendly garden?
• Have the time and stamina to manage an active puppy?
• Can you travel to classes at the centre or local area once a week?
• Keep focused on the ultimate role for the dog that will eventually move onto a partnership• Must be a non smoker
Benefits for you
• Become a valued and integral part of Medical Detection Dogs
• No vet, food or kennel costs
• Positive experience
Support and Training
• Induction process which includes submitting of application form, a home visit, training and handling classes
• No experience is needed but you need to meet the criteria as listed above
• Regular and ongoing support from Medical Detection Dogs. We will provide support, information, training and resources to enable you to undertake your role safely and effectively.
• Payment of out of pocket expenses
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Medical Detection Dogs
We are at the forefront of the research into the fight against cancer and other life-threatening diseases, including Parkinson’s disease and bacterial infections. Our Bio Detection Dogs are trained to find the odour of those diseases in samples such as urine, breath and sweat and our work has the potential to benefit millions.
We already apply what we know about the science of canine olfaction to benefit people by training Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to detect minute changes in an individual’s personal odour triggered by their disease and alert them to an impending medical event, helping them manage complex, life-threatening medical conditions and improving their quality of life.