Conversations with Chris: Inside the Client Experience
What happens when a client arrives on campus for guide dog or orientation & mobility training? The answer goes far beyond the training itself. Join GDB President and CEO Christine Benninger, and special guests, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes journey into our Client Residence Program.
Discover how our dedicated teams support clients throughout their campus stay, creating a special environment where they build connections and prepare for greater independence.
When Apple walked into Enzo Bifulco’s life, his entire family knew she was special. Matched through GDB’s K9 Buddy program, Apple has become far more than a beloved companion—she’s a source of confidence, connection, and unconditional love for Enzo and his entire family.
For four University of Redlands students, one of the year’s most meaningful assignments comes with four paws, a wagging tail, and a purpose beyond the classroom. As the inaugural Redlands PAWS cohort, they’re raising puppies in partnership with GDB and learning that service starts one paw at a time.
Don’t miss our 50th Annual Holiday Luncheon! We’re celebrating fifty years of gathering, fifty years of giving, and countless lives changed. Can’t attend in person? Become a sponsor or donate to support our life-changing mission and GDB’s largest fundraising event of the year!
When: Friday, Dec. 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Where: Westin St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco
What makes a guide dog puppy ready for formal training? In this episode of Central Bark, host Theresa Stern sits down with Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Claire Lozito to explore how puppy raisers lay the foundation for success. Learn how the skills and behaviors developed during puppy raising prepare GDB’s puppies to take on the challenges of advanced guide work.
