Fundraising Events
Fundraising events are crucial to the club's success. Clemson-Canine Companions works to alleviate the cost of puppy raising for college students to make the experience more accessible. Each semester, our club hosts public fundraising events, such as our 5K Wag & Walk. The money we raise helps support our puppy raisers in covering the costs of our dogs and their training.
Membership
Members of Clemson-Canine Companions have access to exclusive event sign-ups for our monthly events. Attending social events is not only fun, but beneficial for our pups. A large part of service dog training is socialization; these events allow puppy raisers to expose their dogs to a controlled, unfamiliar environment.
Puppy Sitting
Our puppy sitter program was created to address the challenge of raising a dog amidst classes and extracurriculars. Puppy sitters are trained to take care of our pups whenever a puppy raiser needs assistance. Participating in the puppy sitting program is also a great way to prepare for puppy raising!
Puppy Raising
Raising a puppy is the most involved role within Clemson-Canine Companions. Each semester, our club is able to select a limited number of new raisers. Potential raisers must live off campus, have experience with dogs, and be enrolled as a Clemson student. Applications are reviewed by our executive board and then sent to the Canine Companions national organization. Canine Companions requires its own application and interview process before placing puppy raisers on a waitlist to receive their pup!
Executive Board
Our club is ever-evolving, and for that reason, we give the president and vice president flexibility in choosing their executive board each year so they can serve the club in the best way possible. Different positions in marketing, fundraising, public relations, and event planning can be utilized depending on the club's goals for the year. Other positions focused on puppy raising and coordination also support the executive board.
If you're interested in joining our executive board, get involved with the club, talk to our President or VP, and look out for applications every spring.
