Foster

- Qualifications
  
  Criteria for qualified fosters are as followed:
  
  Must fill out PK9s Foster Application
  
  Must pass a background check
  
  Previous experience with dogs a must.
  
  Must have an understanding of our program
  
  Provide a safe home environment
  
  Ability to care for and maintain dog
  
  Must understand this is a temporary stop on the canine’s journey to becoming a service dog.
  
  Must follow PK9s training criteria
  
  Must allow home inspection and home visits
  
  No felony charges, domestic abuse charges, or any animal abuse/cruelty charges
  
  Any unseen circumstance not listed that PK9s personnel deem ineligible for the program
- Vetting Process
  
  To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our canines a strict vetting process will be followed.
  
  Application
  
  Background check
  
  Interview
  
  Home inspection
  
  A probationary period for first time Foster
  
  Weekly checkups by PK9 staff
- Training
  
  After going through the vetting process and before a canine is placed with a new foster, the new foster must go through a 2-hour course with PK9s instructors on dog management. Also, basic rules/training techniques will be taught to shape the canine into becoming a service dog.
  
  Items covered in training for new fosters:
  
  Meeting the K9 for the first time
  
  Before taking the dog home
  
  Dog Management
  
  Going home with a new dog
  
  Crate training
  
  Obedience
  
  K9 first aid
  
  Intro to Service Dog work
- This is an opportunity for the public to be a part of something great. It gives a volunteer the opportunity to learn training methods and techniques. To learn dog management skills. Also, the opportunity to volunteer and help our Veterans community in a way that con not be measured. To give back to those who have given so much of themselves already. To feel pride in support of a unique program and to be a part of it as well. We at Patriot K9s thank you for wanting to be a part of our great organization.
  
  Printable Application
Application
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  Disclaimer: As a puppy raiser for Patriot K9s of Wisconsin you will be required to attened weekly puppy classes at PK9s training center. Signing below states you agree to this requirement. Please enter valid data.
  
  Why would you like to foster for Patriot K9s of Wisconsin?
  
  When would you be ready to start? Please enter valid data.
  
  Is anyone in your home a veteran or actively serving in the military?
  
  Is anyone in your home a veteran or actively serving in the military? Yes No
  
  Are all family members willing to contribute to fostering? Yes No
  
  If no please explain: Please enter valid data.
  
  Is anyone in your household allergic to dogs? Please enter valid data.
  
  Where will the dog be left when it's alone? Please enter valid data.
  
  Please describe your home, yard, and neighborhood. Inclue whether or not your yard is fenced.
  
  Do you own or rent your home? Own Rent
  
  If you rent, do you have permission to have a dog in your home? Yes No
  
  Is anyone in your home afraid of dogs? Yes No
  
  Do you work? Yes No
  
  Employer Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Employer Address Please enter valid data.
  
  Employer Phone Number Please enter a phone number.
  
  May we contact for a reference? Yes No
  
  Do you have other dogs at home? Yes No
  
  Number? Please enter valid data.
  
  Sex? Please enter valid data.
  
  Breed? Please enter valid data.
  
  Spayed or Nuetered? Please enter valid data.
  
  Age? Please enter valid data.
  
  Does your dog alert bark to noises, the doorbell, or a knock on the door? Yes No Sometimes
  
  Do you have other pets at home? Yes No
  
  If yes, what type? Please enter valid data.
  
  How old are they? Please enter valid data.
  
  How do they react to dogs? Please enter valid data.
  
  Have you owned dogs prior to this? Yes No
  
  If yes, what happened to them? Please enter valid data.
  
  Would you be comfortable with us making a home visit? Yes No
  
  Are you willing to adhere to our policies to keep our dogs healthy and safe at all times, this includes keeping them on leash unless in a fully fenced in area, and providing adequate exercise and socialization? Yes No
  
  What is your experience with dogs? Obedience Training Handling Showing Fostering Raising Other
  
  Please Summarize special skills and qualifications you have acquired from employment, previous volunteer work, or through other activities, including hobbies or sports.
  
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  You may be subject to a criminal background check. Individuals convicted of a felony, domestic violence, sexual offense of any kind and/or any type of animal mistreatment, abuse, neglect or cruelty are ineligible. Please enter valid data.
  
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715-298-1373

Foster

Vetting Process

Training

Printable Application