Dear Guiding Eyes Graduate Family, This is Ashley Townsend and guide dog Lolly from the Grad Council. As mentioned in Nikki Wentz’s graduate communication last week, I’m reaching out to inform you that we will be hosting two graduate support groups in the coming weeks on 8/27 and 9/10. The Bereavement Group will be for… Continue reading Upcoming Grad Council Calls (8/2024)
As the new Admissions Manager, I wanted to reach out and formally introduce myself to those that don’t already know me. This fall will mark 13 years at Guiding Eyes during which time I have worked as a Guide Dog Mobility Instructor, both in residential and home training settings, and most recently as a Regional… Continue reading Update from Admissions and Client Experience Team (8/2024)
Meet Graduate Darla Graduate Team: Darla and BlazeAbout the Team: Blaze is a female, yellow Labrador Retriever and Darla’s second Guiding Eyes dog.Location: Tulsa, OklahomaTraining: July 2024 On-Campus Darla is active in several organizations, including the Tulsa Council of the Blind, the Oklahoma Council of the Blind, and The American Council of the Blind. Despite… Continue reading Darla and Blaze
Meet Graduate Elizabeth Graduate Team: Elizabeth and Layla About the Team: Layla, a female, yellow Labrador Retriever is Elizabeth’s 1st guide dogLocation: Stanardsville, Virginia Training: July 2024 On-Campus Liz grew up in North Carolina and attended school there. She is the proud mother of a daughter and two sons. She keeps busy with family outings, church activities,… Continue reading Elizabeth and Layla
WAGATHON is a cumulative marathon that you and your dog can do anywhere, at your own pace through the month of September. The ultimate goal is to hit 26.2 miles by September 30 – participation is simple, whether you run or walk a 5K, a 10K, a half or full marathon, the goal is to… Continue reading WAGATHON 2024 – Get Ready!
Meet Graduate Mark Graduate Team: Mark and ZachAbout the Team: Zach is a male, yellow Labrador Retriever and is Mark’s second Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Whiting, New JerseyTraining: June 2024 On-Campus Mark worked in the heating and air conditioning industry for 25 years before retiring due to his declining vision. He remains active in his retirement… Continue reading Mark and Zach
Guiding Eyes for the Blind takes great pride in our graduating guide dog teams! We celebrate the journey from puppy to guide dog, and the people involved along the way, yet respect the choice of handlers who may not wish to appear. We hope you will enjoy learning more about the following Guiding Eyes guide… Continue reading Guide Dog Pepsi
Meet Guide Dog Imus Graduated March 2024 DOB: 11/5/2021Litter ID: 6I321Color/Breed: Black/LabradorGender: MaleBrood: ZulaStud: DarrenLittermates: Ira, Ingalls, Ina, Ives, Izzie, Idaho, IcabodRegion: Leatherstocking NYRegional Puppy Instructor: MeKalea ChamblissPuppy Raiser: Emily KlimentFacebook: Leatherstocking NY Puppy Raisers From the Puppy Raiser… When I first got Imus at 8 weeks old I knew he would make a great impact on someone’s life. There… Continue reading Guide Dog Imus
Meet Graduate Lizzy Graduate Team: Elizabeth and HennaAbout the Team: Henna, a female yellow lab, is Lizzy’s 1st guide dogLocation: North Granby, ConnecticutTraining: June 2024 On-Campus Lizzy’s connection to Guiding Eyes began more than a decade before her match with guide dog, Henna. She comes to the school with a unique perspective, as she is… Continue reading Elizabeth and Henna
Meet Graduate Diana Graduate Team: Diana and LazzAbout the Team: Lazz is a male, black Labrador Retriever and Diana’s 1st guide dogLocation: Austin, TexasTraining: June 2024 On-Campus Diana graduated from Texas State University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration. After an internship in Austin, TX, she worked for seven years in… Continue reading Diana and Lazz
