PORTLAND, Ore. — Before a puppy becomes a guide dog, it has to learn to be a good dog. That's where our Everyday Heroes, Puppy Raisers, come in. Jenny Collins is training 15-month-old yellow lab Metzi ...
"Whether you've been a 'dog person' for years or have never had a dog, you can be a puppy raiser," Leader Dogs for the Blind in Michigan shared Kimberlee Speakman is a digital writer at PEOPLE. She ...
Dogs Inc. serves people from all over the U.S., pairing them with their perfect pup at no cost, complete with lifetime ...
Officer Avila pets guide dogs in training at the Mission police station on Aug. 3, 2024. Photo by Abigail Van Neely. BART passengers finally had something to smile about last weekend, when a dozen ...
There's power in the pup. Thanks to a recent grant from the Gracie Gagnet Memorial Fund (named for the fund owners' beloved family pet), Guide Dogs of the Desert (GDD) can address a growing need for ...
Lisa Rossano spends her days hanging out with Jethro, a 5-month-old yellow Labrador retriever. But Jethro isn’t Rossano’s new dog. Instead, Rossano is a “puppy raiser” for the Guide Dog Foundation and ...
ALL RIGHT. GO GET IT. MEET DRIVER AND MACK. THEY ARE ENERGETIC AND LOVABLE. LABS WHO HAVE A BALL DURING THEIR DOWNTIME. BUT THESE DOGS ARE IN TRAINING. VERY EASY TO TRAIN, VERY WILLING TO LEARN. VERY, ...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — For many people, dogs aren't just best friends—they are a lifeline, helping those who are blind or visually impaired navigate the world. September is National Guide Dog Month ...
Guide dogs for low vision and blindness can be beneficial. This may include moving around, avoiding obstacles, and mental health. Share on Pinterest German Adrasti/Getty Images Service dogs for people ...
Working guide dogs for the blind and puppies-in-training took in the sights, sounds and smells of the East Bay ferries and the San Francisco Ferry Building on Saturday during a social excursion meant ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Travelers were treated to a “paw-sitively” cute sight at Portland International Airport Saturday morning. Around 25 pups with Guide Dogs for the Blind groups from Portland and ...
A Westhoughton businessman is celebrating after Ralph, the Guide Dog puppy he helped sponsor, officially graduated and is ...