Puppy Raiser Events Calendar
The following events provide an opportunity for current puppy raisers to socialize their future Leader Dog within the community. Find out more about our volunteer puppy raising program ยป
- Mundy Twp Fire Dept Fire Station
- Thursday, September 9th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Firemen will be dressed in full gear, simulate fire situations, turn on the fire truck sirens, etc. for the dogs to be exposed to. Hopefully, we'll have an ambulance again this year.
- Location: Mundy Twp Fire Dept, 3478 Mundy Ave, Swartz Creek, MI 48473
- RSVP required? No
- Fitness Workout with your pup
- Friday, September 10th @ 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Many blind and visually impaired people take their exercise at a local gym. Expose your pup to this experience at the fitness center. Be sure to bring clean up materials, clean sneakers for indoor use, a mat for your pup, and, if desired, disinfectant wipes. I will be puppyless and available to help. Cost is $4.00.
- Location: RWB Parks and Rec's Fitness Center, 361 Morton, Romeo, MI 48065
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Michelle McLean at mcleansongranite@yahoo.com or 586-781-5412
- Day in Detroit
- Sunday, September 12th @ 11:30 a.m.
- Spend an afternoon exploring Detroit, including a ride on the people Mover, the stairs of Joe Louis Arena, Hart Plaza and the GM Renaissance Center. Meet in front of the Millender Center by 11:30 a.m. Parking is available in the Renaissance Center parking garage.
- Location: Downtown Detroit
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Pat Boyd at 248-627-2073
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, September 14th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Meet near Olga's entrance. Walk the mall and practice obedience, and social skills with your puppy.
- Location: Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377
- RSVP required? No
- Breakfast with Fellow Raisers
- Saturday, September 18th @ 10:30 a.m.
- Breakfast items range from $4 - $10.
- Location: The French Laundry, 125 W. Shiawassee, Fenton, MI 48430
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Sandra Bowers at Sandra.bowers@gm.com or 248-240-8582
- Woolcott Mill Metropark
- Sunday, September 19th @ 10:00 a.m.
- Meet the animals at the Farm. Arrive in time for the 10 a.m. cow milking. Bring a picnic lunch for after the tour
- Location: Woolcott Mill Metropark, Farm Learning Center, 65775 Wolcott Rd, Ray, MI, 48096
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Sherrill Platt at puprasr@sbcglobal.net
- Fire Fighters Park Walk
- Thursday, September 23rd @ 6:30 p.m.
- We will walk around the park and work on distractions and self-control. Puppies will encounter squirrels, bikes, children, dogs and ponds. Meet by the first parking lot on the left.
- Location: 1800 W. Square Lake Rd, Troy, MI 48098
- RSVP required? No
- Outdoor Obedience Practice and Help
- Sunday, September 26th @ 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- We'll run through all the basics, increasing distractions as dogs are able. Dress for the weather. Please bring treats and a mat; lawn chair and bug spray as desired.
- Location: McLean Residence, 7691 Granite, Washington, MI 48094
- RSVP required? No
- Fundraising Golf Outing
- Sunday, September 26th @ 1:00 p.m.
- Fun 18 hole scramble to benefit Leader Dog. $75.00 for golf, hotdog at turn and buffet dinner.
- Location: Selfridge Air National Guard Base Golf Course, Harrison Twp, MI
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Nance Halle at hallero008@comcast.net or 586-337-0242
- Wine Tasting and Appetizers
- Monday, September 27th @ 7:00 p.m.
- These wine tasting events happen every 4th Monday of the month (except for July). The wine tasting usually includes samples of 8-10 wines and light snacks for $16.
- Location: Redwood Lodge, 5304 Gateway Center Dr., Flint, MI 48507
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Sandra Bowers at Sandra.bowers@gm.com or 248-240-8582
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, September 28th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Practice obedience, social skills and distraction work.
- Location: Moraine Elementary, 46811 Eight Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48167
- RSVP required? No
- Breakfast with Fellow Raisers
- Saturday, October 2nd @ 10:30 a.m.
- Breakfast items range from $4 - $10.
- Location: The French Laundry, 125 W. Shiawassee, Fenton, MI 48430
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Sandra Bowers at Sandra.bowers@gm.com or 248-240-8582
- Individualized Obedience Help
- Thursday, October 7th @ 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
- We'll work on whatever skills are requested or run through all the basics. Please bring treats and a mat. Entrance is at the back on the east side of the building. If weather permits we'll spend another half hour working outdoors around the walking trail, soccer fields or parking lots. Remember bug spray.
- Location: Washington Senior Center, 57880 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48094
- RSVP required? No
- Wine Tasting and Appetizers
- Friday, October 8th @ 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- For $12.00 guests will receive tastings of 8 wines of their choice and light appetizers. An evening of FUN and socializing as well as support of a very worthy cause.
- Location: Washington Street Wine House, 50969 Washington Street, New Baltimore, MI 48047
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Nance Halle at hallero008@comcast.net or 586-337-0242
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, October 12th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Meet near Olga's entrance. Walk the mall and practice obedience, and social skills with your puppy.
- Location: Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377
- RSVP required? No
- Apple Picking at Westview
- Wednesday, October 13th @ 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
- Join us to load up our pups for a tram ride through the orchards, picking a small bag of apples (and eating lots) and ending with a donut and apple cider.
- Location: Westview Orchards, 65075 Van Dyke, Washington Twp, MI, 48095
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Michelle McLean at mcleansongranite@yahoo.com or 586-781-5412
- Hayride and Picnic
- Saturday, October 16th @ 11:30 a.m.
- Hayride and picnic with your puppies if we have at least 10 to participate before Oct. 10th
- Location: Hess/Hathaway Park, 825 S. Williams Lake Rd, Waterford, MI, 48327
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Pat Boyd at 248-627-2073
- Outdoor Obedience Practice and Help
- Sunday, October 24th @ 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
- We'll run through all the basics, increasing distractions as dogs are able. Dress for the weather. Please bring treats and a mat; lawn chair and bug spray as desired.
- Location: McLean Residence, 7691 Granite, Washington, MI 48094
- RSVP required? No
- Fall Color Tour
- Sunday, October 24th @ 1:00 p.m.
- Fall Color Tour aboard the Southern Michigan RR leaving from Tecumseh at 1:00 p.m. Please email Sherrill for more info regarding ticket prices (to be paid in advance).
- Location: SMRR Tecumseh Boarding, 806 South Evans St, Tecumseh, MI 49286
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Sherrill Platt at puprasr@sbcglobal.net
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, October 26th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Practice obedience, social skills and distraction work.
- Location: Moraine Elementary, 46811 Eight Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48167
- RSVP required? No
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, November 9th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Meet near Olga's entrance. Walk the mall and practice obedience, and social skills with your puppy.
- Location: Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377
- RSVP required? No
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, November 23rd @ 7:00 p.m.
- Practice obedience, social skills and distraction work.
- Location: Moraine Elementary, 46811 Eight Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48167
- RSVP required? No
- Shop with Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, November 30th @ 7 p.m.
- Take an opportunity to shop in the noise and congestion of a large home improvement center.
- Location: Home Depot, 39500 W. 7 Mile Rd, Northville, MI, 48167
- RSVP required? No
- Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, December 14th @ 7:00 p.m.
- Meet near Olga's entrance. Walk the mall and practice obedience, and social skills with your puppy.
- Location: Twelve Oaks Mall, 27500 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377
- RSVP required? No
- Dinner with Eyes Against Darkness
- Tuesday, December 28th @ 7 p.m.
- Make time in the busy season to slow down and take your puppy to dinner.
- Location: Big Boy, 26401 Novi Rd, Novi, MI, 48375
- RSVP required? Yes
- Contact: Pat Boyd at 248-627-2073