interested in becoming a puppy sitter with paragon?

Puppy Sitters open their homes to our amazing puppies on weekends and/or on needed occasions throughout their time with their Puppy Raiser. 

process to become a puppy sitter

• Read the Puppy Sitter job description and FAQs
• Fill out the Paragon Puppy Raiser/Sitter application (opening in September)
• Interview with Paragon's Puppy Program Coordinator
• Have a home visit, conducted by Paragon staff, with people and pets living in the home
• Complete a background check (for serious crimes; $20 paid by the volunteer)
• Participate in our orientation and once weekly pup-raising classes to learn our positive reinforcement approach from our highly skilled trainers; we strive to accommodate schedules and locations of raisers

expectations of a puppy sitter

Expectations include:

• Provide love, support, safety, training, socialization and an invaluable in-home experience for a Paragon puppy as arranged.
• Teach the puppy basic skills and appropriate behavior using Paragon's cues and techniques.
• Promote confidence in the puppy and an eagerness to work through positive reinforcement.
• Follow Paragon's procedures and guidelines.
• Provide age-appropriate outings and experiences for socialization.
• Complete and submit puppy reports in a timely manner.
• Have fun with and enjoy the puppy!