A big thank you to our friends at Alaska Airlines for helping our pups gain experience with exciting new settings and environments! More than two dozen puppies in training and their volunteer puppy raisers came together at Hollywood Burbank Airport for this fun outing, delighting many travelers.
As the familiar saying goes, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” GDB client Yolanda Avila embodies that phrase with her whole being. As a city council member in Colorado Springs, Colo., she works tirelessly on behalf of her community and advocates for changes that will make her city more vibrant and equitable. Her Golden Retriever guide dog, Puma, is by her side in this work, and even holds the title of “Canine Council Member.”
At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we collaborate with allied professionals and service organizations to make the world a better place for people who are blind or visually impaired. Recently, we collaborated with orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists across North America to share the best training techniques to support clients interested in working with a guide dog.
Central Bark Podcast Features GDB Client Shane Dittmar
Meet Shane Dittmar and their guide dog, Chevelle! Shane is a musician, composer, educator, and advocate who is working to make theater more inclusive in New York City. You won’t want to miss their chat with Central Bark Host Theresa Stern.
If you’re not able to join us in person to celebrate guide dog graduations, you can watch them live streamed on our YouTube page! Graduations are held on Saturdays at 1:30 pm PT. Our YouTube channel also features past graduations in case you missed one and want to catch up!
