The puppy raisers training 'life-changing' future guide dogs

Peter Lockhart has been volunteering as a puppy raiser with Guide Dogs NI for six years.

They’re raising puppies they can’t keep forever. Guide dog group needs more volunteers.

While the nonprofit provides veterinary care as well as a crate and collar, puppy raisers are responsible for providing food ...
Noozhawk

Guide Dog Puppies in Training to Get Their Sea Legs Aboard Lil’ Toot

Lil’ Toot will host a special cruise for Guide Dogs for the Blind, 10:30-11:45 a.m. Saturday, March 7, in Santa Barbara Harbor, bringing ...

Too lazy to be a guide dog: how Marcus found his calling as a therapy animal – video

Marcus has found a new career as a therapy dog, for which he is perfectly suited on account of being affectionate, friendly and polite ...
Newsweek

Why Guide Dog Trainers Need Help From People With Tattoos and Piercings

We live in a diverse world where no two people look alike; walking down the street, you may encounter people with blue, pink, or purple hair. Or someone with tattoos from head to toe. While adults may ...
WTVD

These 'smart collars' and 'smart vests' help in training guide dogs

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A collaboration between NC State, IBM, and Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a nonprofit organization, is aimed at improving guide dog training. Dogs-in-training are outfitted with ...
Noozhawk

Guide Dogs In Training Find Their Sea Legs off Santa Barbara’s Coast

A group of puppies with Guide Dogs for the Blind found their sea legs on Saturday when they took a boat trip around the Santa Barbara coast as part of ...