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Puppy raisers and training assistants are the backbone of our program. We can't do this without you.

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Wanted: Puppy Raisers & Training Assistants

Pawsitive Action Service Dogs is actively seeking volunteers to help raise and socialize puppies as they prepare for a life of service. Your time directly helps a veteran receive a trained service dog — at no cost to them.

  • ★Attend weekly training classes in York, SC
  • ★Socialize a puppy in public settings
  • ★Keep a pup for a day, weekend, week, or up to 3 months
  • ★Puppies are 12 weeks – 7 months old
  • ★Help with grooming, basic obedience, and daily care
  • ★Participate in 2 public outings per month
  • ★Well-behaved children welcome under adult supervision
  • ★Our dogs are 100% free to qualified veteran recipients
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Volunteer Brochure — Pawsitive Action Service Dogs

📞 803-792-9509 🌐 www.pawsitiveaction.org 📧 pawsitiveaction@gmail.com 📍 P.O. Box 1622, York, SC 29745

We Cannot Do This Without You!

  • Attend training classes
  • Socialize a pup in public
  • Keep a pup for a day, week, or month
  • Puppies need your attention (12 weeks – 7 months)
  • Our dogs are FREE to qualified veterans
  • Show your appreciation by helping raise a pup

About Us

  • Classes in York, SC and surrounding areas
  • 501(c)(3) Non-Profit · EIN: 27-3425182
  • Veterans are NEVER charged for our services
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  • Your family can make a difference

Policies & Responsibilities

📅 Wednesdays & Saturdays · 2:15 – 3:30 PM
📍 Beth Shiloh Presbyterian Church
1184 North Shiloh Rd., York SC

★ New Classes Starting Soon!
  • Attend classes once a week and meet dogs in public places, assisting with socialization and daily-life exposure.
  • Foster a pup for a weekend or up to 3 months at a time — this help is desperately needed.
  • Puppy Raiser volunteers MUST attend 6 classes and 2 public outings before taking a dog home unsupervised.
  • Puppies in training are 12 weeks to 10 months of age. We pair pups with veterans at 7–10 months.
  • Our dogs are SC-permitted service dogs in training — they are allowed to go EVERYWHERE with you.
  • Pups begin potty training at 12 weeks. You'll learn to maintain house training and teach doorbell ringing to go outside.
  • Pups are crate trained — never kenneled more than 4 hours during the day without a potty break.
  • Dog food available at a discount: $45.00 for 40 lbs. You are not responsible for food costs for dogs not in your possession.
  • Complete all daily training sessions, reinforcing PASD standard commands.
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