Meet Graduate Sofia Graduate Team: Sofia and KayAbout the Team: Kay, a female yellow lab, is Sofia’s 2nd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Seattle, WashingtonTraining: April 2024 On-Campus Sofia graduated from Princeton University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Sofia is perfectly suited to her volunteer position as an admissions interviewer for her alma… Continue reading Sofia and Kay
We are excited to share that Guiding Eyes graduate Alex, and his guide dog Ballou, recently appeared on AKC’s Good Dog TV. This series on AKC.tv, showcases stories of dogs and their bond with the humans who care for them, and we’re proud they chose to feature one of our incredible graduate teams. This episode… Continue reading Alex & Ballou featured on AKCtv
Meet Graduate Karen Graduate Team: Karen and GadgetAbout the Team: Gadget a yellow male Lab, is Karen’s 4th Guiding Eyes dogLocation: St. Petersburg, FloridaTraining: March 2024 Home Training Karen has returned to Guiding Eyes for her fourth guide dog, a yellow Labrador named Gadget. She and her late husband had lived in Atlanta, Georgia, but… Continue reading Karen and Gadget
Meet Graduate Gary Graduate Team: Gary and IzzieAbout the Team: Izzie, a female black Lab, is Gary’s 4th guide dog, 2nd from Guiding EyesLocation: Baltimore, MarylandTraining: March 2024 On-Campus Gary and his wife reside in Baltimore, Maryland with his retired guide dog, Bowie. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services employs Gary as a staff… Continue reading Gary and Izzie
Guiding Eyes is widely recognized for its exceptional knowledge-sharing practices, especially in the fields of breeding and genetics, as a global leader in these areas. Many service dog schools from all over the world have sought our guidance and training on various aspects of our processes. Our expertise includes state-of-the-art techniques in Cryogenics, as well… Continue reading Visitors from Hong Kong School
Featuring Football Legend & Guiding Eyes Board Member Eli Manning who will be out on the course this year! Join us for a day of excellent golf, great food & prizes and, of course, amazing dogs – all in support of the inspiring mission of Guiding Eyes for the Blind. The Guiding Eyes Annual Golf… Continue reading Guiding Eyes 47th Annual Golf Classic
Meet Graduate William Graduate Team: William Smith & QuidditchAbout the Team: Quidditch, a male black Lab, is Bill’s 2nd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Schenectady, New YorkTraining: March 2024 On-Campus Bill was born in Lexington, Kentucky, but grew up in the Utica, NY area. Currently, he resides in Schenectady, NY, which is just a stone’s throw away… Continue reading William and Quidditch
Meet Graduate Karen Graduate Team: Karen and OhanaAbout the Team: Ohana is a female, black Lab and Karen’s 1st guide dogLocation: Arvada, ColoradoTraining: March 2024 On-Campus Karen is enjoying the companionship and responsibility of receiving her first guide dog later in life. Her story is ultimately one of courage and strength, having faced the trials… Continue reading Karen and Ohana
In the world of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, every dog has a purpose. From guiding those with vision impairments to serving as detection dogs or therapy companions, each canine undergoes rigorous training and evaluation from an early age. Meet Molly, a shining example of resilience and heroism, whose journey exemplifies the remarkable bond between… Continue reading Molly the Hero: A Released Pup’s Remarkable Journey
Seeing the dog and their graduate go conquer the world and be more independent and do things that they never necessarily thought they could…that’s what makes me keep going. Jolene Hollister, Foundation Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Jolene Hollister, a Guiding Eyes Foundation Guide Dog Mobility Instructor, works closely with our Running Guides Program. Extensively tested… Continue reading Training Running Guide “Ten”
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