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Wrangler's first overnight trip!

This past weekend, Guiding Eyes’ TODAY pup Wrangler had his first overnight trip to Boston where he experienced new sights and sounds, enhancing his skill set. Wrangler began his weekend adventure by meeting other fellow future guide dog pups in the Eastern Massachusetts puppy raising region and worked on dog distraction during their puppy class.… Continue reading Wrangler's first overnight trip!

Guiding Eyes CEO and ultra-marathoner run to benefit the organization

Imagine running a few miles over the rocks, roots and staircases scattered along the treacherousAppalachian Trail. Now imagine running it without your vision. That’s what Guiding Eyes’ CEO, Thomas Panek, was able to accomplish Wednesday when he joined ultra-marathon runner Scott Jurek on Bear Mountain. Thomas Panek, who has been blind since his early 20s first ran… Continue reading Guiding Eyes CEO and ultra-marathoner run to benefit the organization

June 2015 Graduating Class

Thank you to the sponsors of this month’s class: The Jacksonville Beaches Lions Club. Dr. Etta Eskridge We also thank the Fain Family for their support of our video streaming capabilities. Click here to watch the June 2015 graduation. Residential Graduates: Amanie and Tori Kimberly and Krista Lena and Elora Michael and Daquiri Nesa and… Continue reading June 2015 Graduating Class

TODAYpuppy’s Closet

How playing dress-up is another step on Wrangler’s journey to become a guide, by volunteer puppy raiser and staff member Saxon Eastman  One of my favorite skills to practice with the puppies I raise is body handling.  It’s important for a guide dog to be comfortable in harness so he can remain focused on the… Continue reading TODAYpuppy’s Closet

How I Change the World

An original poem from youth volunteer puppy raiser, Kyle Carey, Orange County Region  From eight weeks To 18 months One dog, one volunteer 16 months of house training From sit to stand To heel and close Many commands to teach But this is only the beginning Another six months of professional training to go This… Continue reading How I Change the World

My new best friend

May graduate Jesus Baeza looks ahead with new guide dog. My name is Jesus Baeza.  I’m from Austin, Texas and I’ve been totally blind for the last 12 years.  I live a pretty active life style; I’m employed full time and on the weekends I play beep ball.  I compete in body building competitions year… Continue reading My new best friend