Board a Guide Dog-in-training

Guide Dogs Queensland currently needs people to board dogs overnight on the Sunshine Coast.

We need families, couples or individuals who live within 15 minutes of Kawana to offer a temporary home to dogs aged up to 24 months.

The dogs will be collected from your home in the morning and dropped off in the late afternoon by one of our Guide Dog trainers.  So while undergoing formal training as a Guide, the dog stays in your home overnight.  

This volunteer role would suit anyone who is able to provide a safe and secure boarding experience. We would also prefer homes which do not have other dogs, however, this can be considered on a case-by-case basis.

 This opportunity is a way of providing support to our Guide Dog Training Program while enjoying the companionship of one of our delightful, well behaved and highly intelligent Guide Dogs-in-training. 

As our dogs are accustomed to living indoors, the stayover would require the dog to be kept within the home at night.  All food and bedding will be supplied and you will receive advice from our team on how to accommodate and handle the dog in your care.

Click here to read about Stuart's experience as a boarder with 'Charlie'.  To download the application form for a Boarding Carer - please click here. 

Please note the application form refers to dropping dogs off at Bald Hills - on this occasion we are seeking homes on the Sunshine Coast so please disregard this criteria and complete all other sections. 

Email the form to Julie Ellard at j.ellard@guidedogsqld.com.au 

For further details please call 3261 7555 and ask to speak to Julie Ellard.