Written by Guiding Eyes June 2015 graduate Jessie Welch My name is Jessie and I am the proud taller half of a guide dog team. Orchid was brought into my life three weeks ago when we began training together, and now, I have a story to tell. I was born with one eye. Throughout my… Continue reading What independence means to me
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!
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
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
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
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
Guiding Eyes puppy raiser Trish Pannuto describes a recent visit to ATF. Since 1990, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) has trained over 852 explosives detection canines and 224 accelerant detection canines. Both bomb and arson dogs are capable of detecting a wide range of explosives and ignitable liquids – with sensitivity superior to many… Continue reading An alternative career with ATF
On Monday evening, Wrangler and I attended the Guiding Eyes Golf Classic Sponsor Recognition Party. The event thanks Guiding Eyes’ major supporters and promotes our upcoming golf outing. The Guiding Eyes Golf Classic is held on June 7 & 8 in Mount Kisco, NY and Greenwich, CT. Day one consists of the Corcoran Cup, considered… Continue reading TODAY puppy thanks Guiding Eyes supporters
My name is Sarah Clark and my new Guiding Eyes dog is Vantage. I was diagnosed at 17 with Retinitis Pigmentosa and was already legally blind at that point. This is my second Guiding Eyes dog, and I have to admit that when I retired my first, I honestly didn’t think that I would ever… Continue reading Letting hope win
Raising a puppy is an exciting commitment to a furry friend and an incredibly rewarding journey. While there are ups and downs along the way, there is nothing more meaningful than watching that little pup growing into a guide dog and change someone’s life. Puppy raisers are an integral and invaluable part of the process… Continue reading Raising a Guiding Eyes Puppy
