Puppy Vest Order Form

Puppy Raiser Name*

First NameLast Name

Your Location (Please enter STATE)*

Puppy Name*

Puppy ID #*

Puppy's age (in weeks or months)*

Advisor*

Be careful and accurate, by referencing the images below, as we do not want to send you a vest that is oversized. This may cause sensitivity for the pup.

While the pup is in a natural standing position, measure length from between shoulder blades (NOT neck) to base of tail (NOT end of tail). See line "A" in the images below.

The second image shows more clearly where the shoulder blades are, to help ensure that you're not including the pup's neck in your measurement. The vest is going to lay on the pup's shoulders. If the pup is standing up in a natural position, their shoulder blade is going to be almost in line with their elbow. This is shown with line "B", as an additional guide for where to begin your measurement. You can see that if you instead begin somewhere on the dog's neck, this can add several inches and make your final measurement quite long.

Type the length (in inches) in the box below.

An available vest of the closest measurement will be assigned to your pup!

Pups do not need a larger vest size until the vest is falling more than a few inches short of the pup's waistline. The straps that are clipped under the pup's belly and across chest can adjust widely as the pup grows.

Our smallest vests (12"-13") are included in all outgoing puppy kits when Raisers receive a new pup. Available vest stock varies widely each month based on pending returns. A vest of the closest length possible to your order request will be provided, if the exact size requested is not readily available.

Co-Raisers share one vest for each pup.

If easier, you can measure the pup's current vest. Then, add 2-3 inches and enter the new number in the box below.

See image below for appropriate way to measure vest length. The vest pictured is 16". A 16"-18" vest will fit most pups in the program up to IFT!

Measure Pup's Back (in INCHES)- Please follow instructions carefully! *

Enter length of Line A - in inches*

When you receive a new vest, the previous vest is expected to be returned to GDF/your Puppy Advisor within 2 weeks.

If you find the new vest is a bit too long on the pup, please notify your advisor that you'll keep them in the smaller size a bit longer prior to returning the previous vest.

Remote Raisers will mail vests back to GDF. Raisers who attend local classes may return vests in person to their Puppy Advisor or by mailing to GDF. Each vest has a tracking number. Vest #s provided to Raisers are logged and returns will be monitored.

GDF Mailing Address:

Attention: Puppy Department

Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind

371 E. Jericho Tpke.

Smithtown, NY 11787