In 2013 I became a volunteer puppy parent with Canine Partners, an assistance dog charity which supplies specially trained dogs to people with disabilities. Over the years I socialised puppies from 7 weeks through to 12-14 months, exposing them to a wide range of situations and experiences to help them develop into happy, confident and obedient dogs. I love working with Canine Partners and hope to recruit more puppy parents for these amazing dogs. My talk, which includes an illustrated Powerpoint presentation, will demonstrate what that entails, including the highs and lows of being a puppy parent and will cover other volunteering opportunities within the charity.