Category: Graduate Teams

Special Recognition: The training of Wendy and Charlene was sponsored by Cerberus Capital Management: “On behalf of the Cerberus team, a huge congratulations to Wendy and Charlene and the best of luck on your adventures together!“   Meet Graduate Wendy Graduate Team: Wendy and CharleneAbout the Team: Charlene is a female black Lab, and Wendy’s… Continue reading Wendy and Charlene

Meet Graduate Tiffani Graduate Team: Tiffani and MaggieAbout the Team: Maggie, a female black Lab, is Tiffani’s 1st guide dogLocation: Dartmouth, MassachusettsTraining: March 2023 On-Campus Tiffani works for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance. She graduated with a degree in political science from Bridgewater State University in 2020.… Continue reading Tiffani and Maggie

Meet Graduate Victoria Graduate Team: Victoria and YorkAbout the Team: York, a male black Lab, is Victoria’s 1st guide dogLocation:  Watertown, MassachusettsTraining: March 2023 On-Campus Victoria, her guide dog, York, and her boyfriend, live to the west of the city of Boston. She works for a rehabilitation camp in New York State and has hopes… Continue reading Victoria and York

Meet Graduate Vivian Graduate Team:  Vivian and EmmylouAbout the Team:  Emmylou, a female black Lab, is Vivian’s 2nd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Fall River, MassachusettsTraining: February 2023 On-Campus Training Vivian returns to Guiding Eyes for her second guide dog, Emmylou, having retired Sas, her guide dog since 2014. She is currently a student, studying online at… Continue reading Vivian and Emmylou

Meet Graduate Marianne Graduate Team: Marianne and EnyaAbout the Team: Enya, a female black Lab, is Marianne’s 4th guide dogLocation: Clearfield, UtahTraining: March 2023 On-Campus Marianne’s occupation is focused on helping people with disabilities. She is a case worker for The Health and Human Services department for the state of Utah. Marianne enjoys her local… Continue reading Marianne and Enya

Meet Graduate Jessica Graduate Team:  Jessica and UberAbout the Team:  Uber, a male yellow Lab, is Jessica’s 1st guide dogLocation: Irwin, PennsylvaniaTraining: April 2023 Home Training Jessica is a graduate of her local high school and enjoys being active. Some of her favorite athletic activities include bowling, golf, basketball and track and field events. Jessica… Continue reading Jessica and Uber

Meet Graduate Dirk Graduate Team: Dirk and FernandoAbout the Team: Fernando, a male black Lab, is Dirk’s 2nd Guiding Eyes dogHometown: Red Level, AlabamaTraining: March 2023 On-Campus  Dirk was born and raised in Edison, New Jersey. He has been married to his wife Claire for 43 years and they live in southern Alabama, about 70… Continue reading Dirk and Fernando

Meet Graduate Christopher Graduate Team: Christopher and GabrielAbout the Team: Gabriel, a male black Lab, is Chris’ 2nd guide dogHometown: East Amherst, New YorkTraining: March 2023 Home Training Chris was raised in Syracuse, NY and graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He then went on… Continue reading Christopher and Gabriel

Meet Graduate Marie Graduate Team: Marie and CharlesAbout the Team: Charles, a male yellow Lab, is Marie’s 1st guide dogLocation: Fairfax, VirginiaTraining: March 2023 Home Training Marie is involved in several organizations, often participating within leadership positions. She’s the current treasurer, and former president, of the state affiliate of the American Council of the Blind… Continue reading Marie and Charles

Meet Guide Dog Nickel DOB:  9/21/2019Litter ID: 7S319Color/Breed:  Black/Labrador RetrieverGender: MaleBrood: SamanthaStud: GlennLittermates: Sutton, Sawyer, Sarge, Spencer, Sonnet, ScooterRegion:  Prince WilliamRegional Puppy Instructor: Janet BartolottaPuppy Raiser:  Holly Maguire & Linda Hodge, The Post FamilyFacebook: Prince William Puppy Raisers From the Puppy Raiser… Raising Nickel was always an absolute pleasure. He is a wonderful dog who positively impacted so many people… Continue reading Guide Dog Nickel