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  5. Breeding Dog Holder - Brood (formerly called a Brood Bitch Holder) >

    • To provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment within a reasonable distance from the National Breeding Centre
    • To feed and care for the brood as directed and with advice from Guide Dogs
    • To provide support to the brood when she's giving birth in your home
    • To ensure if and when appropriate that the dog receives emergency veterinary care as soon as possible, and that Guide Dogs are informed at the earliest opportunity
    • All non emergency health issues should be reported to the Dog Care & Welfare Team at the National Breeding Centre
    • At home and at the National Breeding Centre, Bishops Tachbrook, Warwickshire
    • Good communication skills
    • Dog handling experience preferred but not essential
    • Clean driving licence is desirable and access to a car you are insured to drive
    • Regular and ongoing support from Guide Dogs
    • Basic induction to Guide Dogs and to the role
    • An opportunity to take part in any general Guide Dogs volunteer training that is available locally
    • Opportunity to attend dog training classes
    • Equipment from the Guide Dogs list needed to rear a litter
    • Fixed contribution to heating costs of the heat lamp for the litter
    • Payment of out of pocket expenses agreed in advance
    • Enabling Guide Dogs to continue its work with blind and partially-sighted people
    • A dog to look after in your own home
    • An opportunity to meet other volunteer stock holders
    • Not for this volunteer role
    • 18 years
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