Step at Duke

Empowering students to raise and train future service dogs through hands-on care, education, advocacy and community. Join our mission.

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About Us

The Duke Puppy Club (DPC) aims to empower students with the knowledge, community and support to successfully raise future service dogs for two service dog organizations: the Canine Companions Organization (National) and Eyes, Ears, Nose and Paws (Local) . These dogs will have a life-changing impact on those with physical, developmental, or auditory disabilities. These organizations commit to recruiting informed, committed, and prepared puppy raisers and spreading awareness about the potential of service animals to change lives. Several fundraising campaigns, puppy socialization events, and other volunteering opportunities will enable us to accomplish these goals and develop a strong community of puppy raisers and puppy sitters. This club will bring back the Duke favorite: the Puppy Kindergarten!

Club Membership

Becoming a member of Duke Collar Scholars opens the door to exclusive opportunities to engage with service dog training, education, and advocacy. For a small annual due, members receive: - Priority access to Visiting Hours and Puppy Social events - Hands-on volunteering opportunities supporting future service dogs - Training shadowing sessions and enrichment activities with puppies-in-training - Connection to a passionate community dedicated to service, education, and canine companionship. The dues directly support the care, training, and enrichment of our service dog candidates--thank you for being part of our mission!

Executive Leadership

Vanessa Woods Profile

Vanessa Woods

Advisor (Faculty/Staff)
Brian Hare Profile

Brian Hare

Advisor (Faculty/Staff)
Shelby Carter Profile

Shelby Carter

President
Lizzy Glazer Profile

Lizzy Glazer

VP of Puppy Operations
Elie Zeichick Profile

Elie Zeichick

VP of Puppy Resources
Paige Stevens Profile

Paige Stevens

VP of Engagement and Outreach
Colin Belton Profile

Colin Belton

Cassidy Cribbs Profile

Cassidy Cribbs

Laura Norman Profile

Laura Norman

Nikki Caparrelli Profile

Nikki Caparrelli

Meredith Beatty Profile

Meredith Beatty

Emma Gutstein Profile

Emma Gutstein

Charlotte Caddell Profile

Charlotte Caddell

Destiney Green Profile

Destiney Green

Nadia Ouhaj Profile

Nadia Ouhaj

Events & Activities

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Newsletter

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Durham NC 27708
United States