You don't need to raise your own dog to be part of PROUD - there are several ways to help out! Below you will find the different ways you can be a part of PROUD.

Puppy Raisers: Members who are either a primary raiser or puppy helper. Primary raisers are responsible for all decisions regarding the puppy (aside from The Seeing Eye). Primary raisers must have at least one puppy helper who will help raise the dog since raising a puppy is a huge responsibility. To review the process for gaining approval to raise a Seeing Eye puppy, click here.

Puppy Sitters: Those very important members who help out puppy raisers by spending some time with the dogs - whether it be for a day, weekend, or even a couple hours. To become a puppy sitter club members must pass the written quiz and command demonstration, as well as complete 10 hours of puppy exposure. If watching a puppy overnight in on campus housing, the sitter must also have approved housing, or get permission.

Voting Members: Full-time undergraduate students who attend at least two meetings per semester and 50% of club events/activities.

Non-Voting Members: Staff, graduate students, and community members are welcome to attend our meetings, but will not have voting rights.