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Paws4people®️

Host Family Program

About the Program

paws4people®️ breeds, raises, and trains dogs to prepare them for their future roles as life-saving Assistance Dogs. Our custom bloodline breeding program is specifically developed to produce dogs with the quality health, personality, temperament, and disposition suitable for Assistance Dog work. You can become a valuable part of our hosting process by joining our Host Family Program! Host opportunities range from short to long-term, as well as from puppy to adult dog hosting.

You can become a valuable part of our process by joining our Host Family Program!

yellow lab puppy in assistance dog training vest on beach

What is the Commitment?

2 White Paws

Short-Term Hosting

2 White Paws


Mid-Term Hosting

2 White Paws


Long-Term Hosting

What paws4people®️ will do:

What we ask Host Families to do:

Note: We welcome households with other pets! Other pets will be evaluated during the home visit.

Become a Host Family

1

Apply

Email us to begin the application process.

2

Gain Experience

Complete preliminary training shifts with the puppies to learn our protocols.

3

Home Visit

We will complete a home visit, and temperament test any dogs in your home.

4

Online Training & Orientation

Complete online training about having a paws4people dog in your home.

5

In-Person Training Sessions

Complete the final in-person training sessions.

6

Host

Host your first puppy!

How to Apply

Please contact us to receive more information about applying.

We are currently accepting Host Families in Wilmington, NC, Greenville, SC,  and the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area. 

three assistance dogs in service vests laying on beach

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