Volunteer Dog Trainer Application
Name
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
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Email
example@example.com
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Over 18? Minimum age for primary volunteer dog trainer is 18, though family members are encouraged to participate.
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Employer
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Reference (personal). Please include reference name and email address:
Reference (work or volunteer related). Please include reference name and email address:
How did you hear about Helping Paws?
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Helping Paws Staff
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List names of all members of the household and the ages of any children:
Who will be the primary trainer?
Briefly describe your typical daily schedule (eg., work, school, extra-curricular activities, travel, etc.):
Please select the description that best fits your residence:
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Single Family
Townhouse
Apartment
Modular Home
Duplex
Do you rent or own?
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Own
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Do you have a fenced in yard?
Please list all dogs currently living in your home (include breed, age and sex and indicate whether they are spayed/neutered):
Do any of your dogs exhibit aggression towards dogs or people?
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N/A
Do any of your dogs protect food or toys from dogs or people?
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No
N/A
List any other pets living in your home:
Are you willing and able to provide a foster home and attend weekly training classes at Helping Paws facility in Eden Prairie, MN for a period of up to 2 1/2 years?
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Are you willing and able to socialize and train at home and in public outside of class?
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Are all family members willing to participate in the socialization and home training process?
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After reading the Volunteer Dog Trainer Guidelines regarding exercise, at home training, and training in public, do you feel that these expectations fit into your schedule and lifestyle?
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Do you understand that Helping Paws retains ownership of all dogs placed in volunteer dog trainer homes and has the right to repossess the dog at any time or place, without notice?
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On average, it costs about $1,200 a year to raise a service dog. These costs include basic vet care and dog food (Helping Paws covers the costs of emergency vet care and the spay/neuter surgery as well as provides all supplies). Helping Paws can offer scholarships to those who are unable to pay. Please select which option best describes you:
I am able to cover the full amount
I am able to cover half the amount
I am able to cover just dog food (brand designated by Helping Paws)
I am not able to cover the costs and would like more information about the scholarship
On average, it costs about $1,200 a year to raise a service dog. These costs include basic vet care and dog food (Helping Paws covers the costs of emergency vet care and the spay/neuter surgery as well as provides all supplies). Helping Paws can offer scholarships to those who are unable to pay. Please select which option best describes you:
I am able to cover the full amount
I am able to cover half the amount
I am able to cover just dog food (brand designated by Helping Paws)
I am not able to cover the costs and would like more information about the scholarship
Summarize your previous volunteer experience:
Special Skills or Qualifications:
What are your classtime preferences? (ie- weekday evenings, daytime, weekends, etc)
Additional Comments:
I understand that entering my name below shall serve as my signature. I agree that all of the information on this form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I give permission to check the references I have listed.
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