Fundraising Events
Puppy raisers do not receive funding from Canine Companions national. 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 a public fundraising event. The money raised helps support our puppy raiser's in paying for the dog they are training.
Membership
Members of Clemson-Canine Companions are given access to exclusive event sign ups. Events are held monthly on a first come first serve basis. Attending social events are not only fun, but beneficial for our pups. A large part of service animal training is socialization; social events allow puppy raisers to expose their dogs to a controlled, unusual environment.
Puppy Sitting
To account for the challenge of raising a dog amidst classes and extra-circulars, the puppy sitting program was created. Puppy sitters are trained to take care of our pups in the event that a puppy raiser may need 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 of Clemson-Canine Companions. Each semester, our club is able to select up to 5 new raisers (who must be living off campus). Members interested in puppy raising are able to apply at the end of each semester. Applications selected by our executive board are forwarded to the puppy manager of Canine Companions national. Canine Companions will require their own application and interview process before placing puppy raisers on a wait list to receive their pup!
Executive Board
Clemson-Canine Companion's executive board consists of 10 positions: President, Vice President, Marketing Chair, Fundraising Chair, Social Events Chair, Public Relations Chair, Puppy Raiser Coordinator, Puppy Sitter Coordinator, Treasurer, and Secretary. Elections for the executive board are held at the beginning of each spring semester.