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Getting Started Rochester

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GETTING STARTED

It’s official—you are part of the pack! We’ve outlined the next steps on your journey to raising and training an assistance dog through the Federal Medical Center-Rochester Prison Program.

Number-1

Complete and Submit Online Forms

To begin, we ask that you complete the required waivers and agreements. Can Do Canines does need to receive your completed paperwork before you can take home a puppy or dog.

Forms can be completed online by visiting the two links below.

Waiver and Releases
Foster Agreement
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Access the Puppy Program Portal

Puppy Program Portal
All of our training materials, program standards, request forms, one-on-one, and group class signups, and relevant updates are found on our Puppy Program Portal. This portal is password protected by Memberspace. You will be prompted to create an account when you visit the portal. A staff member will approve your request within 2 business days.

A great first page to explore when you gain access to the site is our Program Standards page.

Puppy Program Portal
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Review FMC-Rochester Prison Information

Review this document for FMC-Rochester prison-specific information for your time as a foster.

Download FMC Rochester Prison Information
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Prep Your Home for a Dog

When you foster, you will be given information specific to each dog. While we are able to provide some supplies needed while you are fostering, you will want to purchase stainless steel food/water bowls, a 42" crate (wire or plastic), and toys. We recommend a non-edible Nylabone (large or giant size) and a red Kong, size large. Please view the attached Supplies List for more detail.

Download Supply List
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Public Access Training for Prison Break Fosters

If you choose to volunteer as a Prison Break Foster, please contact Can Do Canines Puppy program staff at puppyprogram@candocanines.org to set up a time to do your Public Access Training (cape rights) before you can take a dog out in public. This will take about an hour, and we will meet at a store. You can still foster before doing the Public Access Training, but you will be limited to hanging out around the home.

Staying Connected

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Want to share pictures and updates with other volunteers? Join the private Puppy Program Group on Facebook

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