Meet Graduate Leslie Graduate Team: Leslie and FameAbout the Team: Fame, a black & tan German Shepherd, is Leslie’s 4th guide dogHometown: Olympia, WashingtonTraining: July 2023 On-Campus Training Leslie was born in California, raised in Texas and currently lives and works in Olympia, Washington, south of Seattle. She received her bachelor’s degree in comparative literature… Continue reading Leslie and Fame
Meet Graduate Kenn Graduate Team: Kenn and HobieAbout the Team: Hobie, a male black & tan German Shepherd, is Kenn’s 3rd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaTraining: July 2023 On-Campus Kenn has been an exercise professional for over 20 years. He earned two degrees in exercise science, an undergraduate degree from Slippery Rock University and his… Continue reading Kenn and Hobie
Guiding Eyes is excited to share that RealSports with Bryant Gumbel will air a special edition, featuring three stories highlighting how man’s best friend has impacted the world of sports. One very special episode features the Guiding Eyes Running Guides Program, represented by Thomas Panek, President and CEO, and Running Guide Specialist, Payden Hubbert. Host… Continue reading RealSportsHBO Features Running Guides
At Guiding Eyes, we recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of our dedicated volunteers, like high school English teacher and NoVA-North puppy raiser, Deborah Wydra and her husband Paul. This heartfelt 14 1/2 minute video showcases her dedication to training and socializing yellow Lab Ike, and touches on several aspects of raising a Guiding Eyes puppy.… Continue reading Video: Life as a Puppy Raiser
Meet Guide Dog Joey DOB: 4/14/2021Litter ID: 6J21Color/Breed: Black/Labrador RetrieverGender: MaleBrood: GiannaStud: ElrodLittermates: Jennifer, Jacklyn, Jacob, Jessie, JaxRegion: NoVA-SouthRegional Puppy Instructor: Janet BartolottaPuppy Raiser: The Miller FamilyFacebook: NoVa South Puppy Raisers From the Puppy Raiser… Raising Joey was one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had. His intelligence was evident right from the start, and he kept me on my… Continue reading Guide Dog Joey
Meet Graduate Paul Graduate Team: Paul and WilderAbout the Team: Wilder, a female black Lab, is Paul’s 6th Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Peabody, MassachusettsTraining: June 2023 On-Campus Paul was a mechanic and a commercial fisherman out of Massachusetts, prior to the accident that caused his vision loss in 1983. He went on to attend the University… Continue reading Paul and Wilder
Meet Graduate Gabriel Graduate Team: Gabriel and GabeAbout the Team: Gabe, a male yellow Lab, is Gabriel’s 2nd guide dogLocation: Miami Lakes, FloridaTraining: June 2023 On-Campus Gabriel comes to Guiding Eyes for his 2nd guide dog Gabe, developing a partnership that goes way beyond their matching names. Gabriel works as a Resource Advisor for the DSO… Continue reading Gabriel and Gabe
Meet Guide Dog Buddy Home Training April 2023DOB: 1/7/2020Litter ID: 9B20Color/Breed: Black/Labrador RetrieverGender: MaleBrood: LarkStud: FinnLittermates: Bocci, Branson, Baron, Blondie, Brittany, Bramble, BarneyRegion: Catoctin, Cleveland WestRegional Puppy Instructor: Jeanyne Gembarski, Macy NaumanPuppy Raiser: Jeanyne Gembarski, Amanda SolakFacebook: Catoctin Puppy RaisersFacebook: Cleveland West Puppy Raisers From the Puppy Raiser… Buddy’s name is perfect because he loves everyone and wants everyone to… Continue reading Guide Dog Buddy
Meet Graduate Rachel Graduate Team: Rachel and ChrisAbout the Team: Chris, a male black Lab, is Rachel’s 1st guide dogLocation: Minneapolis, MinnesotaTraining: June 2023 Home Training Rachel graduated from Augsburg University in 2015 and works as a board-certified music therapist in a senior living community. With a passion for helping seniors, Rachel works closely with… Continue reading Rachel and Chris
Meet Graduate Nic Graduate Team: Nic & Winsome About the Team: Winsome, a female black lab, is Nic’s 1st Guiding Eyes dogHometown: Ledyard, ConnecticutTraining: June 2023 On-Campus Nic is a rising junior at Goucher College in Towson, MD, triple majoring in Peace Studies, Sociology, and French with aspirations to work in Human Rights. Nic likes to… Continue reading Nic and Winsome
