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Thank you for your interest for becoming a socializer.  Please complete this application/agreement at your earliest convenience.  The term puppy and dog are interchangeable.  Feel free to reach out with questions.

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JLAD requires all primary socializers to be 18 years or older.



In addition to you, who else will participate in socializing the dog?








JLAD requires that the dog be the only dog less than 12 months of age living in the household.

Please describe the other animals in your home.
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Cats











Other Animals













Your commitment
JLAD requires socializers to provide the necessities which include shelter, food, water, bowls, bed, toys, collar, leash, treats, and veterinary care due lack of supervision (i.e. dog eats a sock and needs surgery).



JLAD requires socializers to teach toilet training and house manners as well as attend weekly training classes and field trips.

As a socializer you will need to provide the dog socialization to several environments, such as grocery stores, pharmacies, medical offices, restaurants, shopping malls, and if possible, your place of employment.


Being a socializer requires a good deal of physical stamina, which includes bending, stooping, lifting, walking distances and repetitive motion.

Being a socializer requires patience, emotional control, the ability to learn new concepts and practices, the ability to receive constructive feedback and the ability to work positively within a team.


Proof of Insurance
If you will be transporting the dog in your private vehicle, JLAD requires that you provide proof of insurance.







Developing a bond and trust early in the dog's life is a very important aspect in the success of our dogs. This human/animal bond is critical to establish early and repeatedly throughout the dog's life. We recognize that bonding is highly emotional and letting the dog transition into another bonding relationship is even more so.




References
Please provide two personal/professional references who are prepared to speak to your ability to uphold a commitment and work within a team.













As a puppy socializer, raiser, I herby agree to the following terms and conditions regarding the training of an assistance pup for JLAD:

1.  As a JLAD socializer I agree to take charge of two JLAD puppies/dogs, alternating in a two week rotation,  for a minimum of a two year period.

            a..While one of the dogs is with me for two weeks, the other will be in a      

                 penitentiary for training.

            b.  I agree to drop-off / pick-up my dogs at the designated times and location

            c.  I agree to attend a minimum of one weekly training session at the JLAD facility.            in Salem, OR.

            d.  I agree to attend JLAD scheduled outings with the dog that is out on rotation

            e. I will seek respite care for my dogs, when I am unable to care for them, with a     

                JLAD approved individual.  


2.  I will ensure that the puppy is provided for in regards to food, shelter, toys, bedding, and general supplies.

a.   All basic veterinary care will be arranged by JLAD and paid for by JLAD.

b.   JLAD will apply the flea and heartworm prevention on the dog monthly.  The puppy socializer/raiser is not permitted to utilize their own product, as this can cause great harm to the dog.

c.   I am responsible for purchasing JLAD approved food, kennel, supplies, toys, and bedding for my puppy.

3.   I am financially responsible for any medical treatment the puppy may require due to my negligence.  Examples of a situation which may result in necessary treatment are:

a.   Ingestion of a foreign objects such as a rocks, socks, plants, or toxic substance

b.   Inhalation of foreign objects such as sticker or chemicals

c.   Injury of any type

d.   Illness that can be reasonable traced to the responsibility of the puppy socializer/raiser (i.e. Salmon Poisoning, salmonella, etc.

e.   I understand that many of the above situations can be prevented with diligent dog management and I commit to regulating the puppy’s behavior and environment to provide optimum safety.

 

4.   I accept financial responsibility for any damage the puppy does to property or person.  I will maintain my own liability insurance and hold JLAD harmless from any legal or financial damage, including third party claims, relating  to the dog in my care.

5.   I will use reasonable precautions to ensure the safety and security of the JLAD puppy.  The puppy must never be off a leash unless supervised in a safe, secure environment.  I will take reasonable caution with an intact dog to prevent any mating.  I am not permitted to intentionally breed a JLAD dog.  If a dog becomes pregnant or impregnates another dog, I will assume all the financial responsibilities associated with the care of the accidental litters.  JLAD maintains the rights of ownership and will determine the course of care of the puppies resulting from an accidental litter.

 

6.   I agree to turn in any required dog reports in my honest behavioral and training observations about the puppy, with JLAD, however, JLAD reserves all right with making final decisions and training plans for the puppy, including but not limited to rotation to another trainer or release from the program.  JLAD reserves all rights associated with the placement of the dog should it be career changed.  If the puppy is career changed, the puppy raise is not given preference over other families wishing to adopt the dog. 

 

7.   JLAD retains all ownership rights of the puppy.  I acknowledge that the JLAD puppy may be recalled for return to JLAD or career changed at any time under the sole discretion of JLAD.  I will return the puppy immediately upon request of JLAD.

 

8.   I agree to keep JLAD informed of any significant change or episode involving or affecting the dog.  When informing JLAD, it is my responsibility to identify and contact current JLAD employees, not previous trainers or puppy raiser/socializers.


9.   If at any point I am no longer able to take care of the JLAD dog, I must contact JLAD to make arrangements to give the dog back to JLAD.  In the event in which I am unable to contact JLAD, I hereby designate the following person to be able to contact JLAD to return the dog, as well as take care of the dog until it is back in JLAD’s custody:



10.   I agree to keep JLAD informed of both my and the dog’s whereabouts.  I will inform JLAD about a change of residence, telephone number, or email address.  I will inform JLAD about travel outside of my home state. 

 

11. The puppy will remain a house-dog while in my care.  The dog is never permitted to spend time outside unattended.

 

12. I will follow the training regimen dictated by JLAD including: attending weekly training classes, following through with training at home, and attending scheduled field trips.  I agree to comply with all the training plans and standards set forth by JLAD and will not utilize training techniques from an outside source that has not been directly approved by JLAD.  Classes and outings are mandatory to attend, as valuable training information is provided each week. It is not fair to the dog you are training to get behind in the information, and staff does not have time to review the information with each individual person.

 

13. Since one of my prime objectives is to help with the socialization/raising of the puppy, I will make every effort to take the puppy with me to authorized locations, personally covering any cost incurred. Unauthorized locations include locations where a dog cannot reasonably be quickly and safely removed from potentially frightening or dangerous stimuli.  Dogs will be taken only to locations that are appropriate for the dog’s age and maturity.  Specific examples of inappropriate locations for puppies include areas of zoos that are off limits to dogs and rides at amusement parks.  I will abide by the rules of any place I bring the dog, or leave if I am unable to comply with the rules.  I will contact JLAD if I am in doubt regarding the suitability of intended locations.

14. If at any time I cannot immediately provide or care for the puppy, I will notify JLAD.  If a vacation or unexpected absence is scheduled, I will arrange with the JLAD team for care of the puppy in my absence.  I will not place the dog in a commercial kennel or with any other caretaker without JLAD’s approval.

 

15. As a Puppy Socializer/Raiser, I commit to providing a positive, safe emotional and physical environment for the puppy.  I will not permit the JLAD puppy to reside with a home containing a person that presents a hazard to a puppy’s safety or development.  I will not permit the JLAD puppy to reside within a home that contains a person that the JLAD team determines may be endangered by the puppy.

 

16. I will ensure that there are no other dogs under the age of one (1) year residing in the same residence as the puppy.

 

17. JLAD and its representatives make no representations regarding monetary compensations or any other type of remuneration or agreement to me for my volunteer role as a Puppy Socializer/Raiser.  In the event that any such promises were made, either orally or written, they are hereby revoked.  I understand that I am a volunteer and have agreed to become a Puppy Socializer/Raiser on a volunteer basis only.

 

18. As long as I am entered into a volunteer, employee, or in-training agreement with JLAD, I will not directly or indirectly engage with any business that competes with JLAD.

19. I acknowledge that the Joys of Living Assistance Dogs’ name, logo and mission statement are owned by JLAD and may not be used for representation without specific permission by JLAD. I acknowledge that no duplication or replication of JLAD material can be used without specific authorization of JLAD.  Further, no alterations of JLAD issued equipment or material may be made without specific approval of JLAD.

 

20. Dogs are to wear their training coat in every public situation that does not permit pet dogs.  It does not matter how well you are known at a location, the dog must wear their coat if pet dogs would not be allowed inside.  You will be issued one size-appropriate coat for your dog, and you will receive as many coats as necessary to fit any/all dogs that you have at any time.  Coats must accompany your dog anywhere they go, including the facility.  It is your responsibility to ensure you receive your assigned coat back when picking up your dog.

 

21. Dogs are to potty on leash, at all times.  You as the handler decide where the dog will go, not the dog.  The dog does not go for a walk or mill around the yard to stimulate the dog to go.  The dog should be able to go on any surface requested.

22. JLAD dogs in training are never allowed to be on any piece of furniture, with the exception of the bed solely for the purpose of nightmare training (only when specifically  assigned). They are not to be in the laps of a human on furniture.

 

23. Dogs are to eat food only prescribed by JLAD.  Their training reward is their kibble, there is no high value treat, unless the purpose is approved by JLAD.  Furthermore, the dogs are never to have any form of human food.

 

24. Dogs are to stay in the weight range prescribed by JLAD (not a veterinarian). Dogs that are overweight or underweight will be promptly returned to JLAD.

 

25. Out of respect to other socializers/raisers and the JLAD trainers, the puppy socializer/raiser must always follow JLAD’s protocol for the specific dog.  Training advice may only be taken from a JLAD instructor, not other puppy socializers/raisers, unless a puppy’s safety is in immediate danger.  Each dog is greatly unique and JLAD crafts training plans specific to each dog’s needs.  A certain training method may be used for one dog, but would be greatly inappropriate for another.  If a puppy socializer/raiser notes an issue in their puppy that needs to be corrected, they must directly contact a JLAD trainer for information on how to work with the issue.

 

26. JLAD makes every effort to plan for events and certain happenings with the dogs.  Due to the nature of the business, plans often have to be altered and JLAD will make every effort to notify the affected socializer/raisers by way of social media, as information is available. JLAD sincerely appreciates the flexibility and patience of the puppy socializers/raisers as plans get made and changed.


27. JLAD will confiscate dogs from a volunteer who fail to care for the dog in the agreed manner or fails to take appropriate action to ensure the welfare and soundness of the dog in all circumstances.


28. Should JLAD deem that a dog is not cared for or treated respectfully, JLAD will confiscate the dog immediately. All dogs are the property of JLAD and JLAD will exercise full control over all decision pertaining to our dogs.

By submitting my name below, I hereby agree to all of the terms listed above.  I understand that failure to comply with any of the terms may result in being terminated from the program and required to return the dog and all JLAD issued equipment immediately, at my expense.


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