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[quote=Anonymous]Look into groups that raise guide dogs in your area. I'm in a different part of the country and the group I'm involved in (Guide Dogs for the Blind) is not on the east coast, but I know there are other groups.

Actually raising one of the puppies is about an 18 month commitment, but the groups are always looking for sitters. In our group, this involves going to the once a month meetings (2 hours on a Sunday afternoon), and when it works for you, sitting for anywhere from a day to 2 weeks. You do need to be committed to handling the dogsame the way the group teaches (for example, ours potty on concrete for the first 6 months, no pottying on walks, using certain commands), but it really is reasonable and you understand the reasons for it once you go to the meetings.

I couldn't commit to raising a dog, but the sitting is perfect to get my fix and do it on my schedule. They bring the food, crate, toys, etc and the people in the club are just awesome people. And it's really rewarding to be part of something that does such great work.

Check out what guide puppy raising clubs might be in your area and then see if they have a need for temporary sitters. [/quote]

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