Volunteer Dog Trainer Application

Name

First NameLast Name

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email

example@example.com

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Over 18? Minimum age for primary volunteer dog trainer is 18, though family members are encouraged to participate.

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Employer

Occupation

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?

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:

Do you rent or own?

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?

Do any of your dogs protect food or toys from dogs or people?

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?

Are you willing and able to socialize and train at home and in public outside of class?

Are all family members willing to participate in the socialization and home training process?

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?

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?

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:

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.

Applicant Name and Date (mm/dd/yyyy):