Puppy Raiser Resources
Video Library

Below are some videos our team has created to help you learn how to help your pup. These skills are going to be necessary in their future as Guide Dogs
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Find information about how to help puppy learn to become comfortable with brushing teeth. Get familiar with the best ways to do this, and the best tools to use. Keep your pup’s teeth in top shape with this tutorial!
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Learn all about how (and why) to use bottles with your pups! Understand how and when to use booties, and keep those puppy paws in perfect condition.
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Use this video to help puppy learn to get familiar with the crate, and be comfortable with it! Use these positive strategies to encourage puppy to explore and adjust to this.
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Loose leash walking makes working with your puppy more enjoyable for both of you! These strategies make walking easy, and help set your pup up for success.
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Leash relieving is an important skill for these pups. Both for you and the housebreaking process, but also for their future work! Set them up for success with these relieving tips and tricks.
Puppy Raiser Manual
Additional Information

Below are a list of articles, and other resources that you may find helpful in working with your pup!
Need more help?

The Puppy Team at Guide Dogs of the Desert is always happy to help! You can reach out to our puppy trainers anytime to work through anything.
You can reach them by emailing: puppytrainers@gddca.org. or call us at 760-329-6257
Quick Links
- Puppy Raising Manual
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