by: volunteer puppy raiser Frank Chenette Graduation Day, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, February 2013 My mind overflows with a kaleidoscope of images past and present. My emotions scatter like dry kibble tossed on ice. Lawrence E. Brown III, a young man passionate about making music, beams a 100-watt smile when he and Halo the… Continue reading Magical Moment: Reflecting Upon a Walk Down a Corridor
This article was submitted by Guiding Eyes for publication in the International Guide Dog Federation’s “Visionary Magazine.” You can read the full issue of Visionary here. Tsang Kin Ping had a dream that blind and visually impaired Hong Kong residents could benefit from the extraordinary life changes a guide dog brings. His vision served… Continue reading International Collaboration Brings Guide Dogs to Hong Kong
By: Volunteer Puppy Raiser Elora Hixon You know how they say that it takes a community to raise a child… it is the same with raising a Guiding Eyes pup. I am so grateful for the people that I know that have helped me through raising my pups. Whether it was donating their services, giving… Continue reading Adventures of Janice: It Takes A Community
by Guiding Eyes dog Keating Hi my name is Keating. I’m a big yellow Labrador with brown eyes and a dark nose. My ears have a little bit more brown than the rest of my body; some people say they are caramel-colored. (I’ve heard that caramel is quite yummy… does anyone else agree?) I was… Continue reading Report from the Kennels: What do we do all day?
by Sue Dishart I love to read. I just finished Jon Gordon’s international bestseller, The Energy Bus. The book reveals ten secrets for approaching life with the kind of thinking that leads to true accomplishment – at work and at home. Gordon talks about clear visions, positive energy and surrounding yourself with inspiring people. And… Continue reading A Positive Approach
Ann Chiappetta is a mom, wife and therapist from New York. She typically travels through life at a high rate of speed, always accompanied by Guiding Eyes dog Verona. This post is an excerpt from Ann’s own blog – http://www.thought-wheel.com/ Teamwork This entry continues exploring the question, what do our dog guides actually do for… Continue reading A Day in the Life: Ann Chiappetta
Guiding Eyes for the Blind has more than 1,400 active volunteers. These incredible people support our mission in a multitude of ways, and we would simply be unable to provide our services without their hard work. Studies show that people volunteer for a number of reasons. These include: Values: an opportunity to express altruism and… Continue reading Volunteerism: Why do we do it?
Regrettably, the graduation ceremony scheduled for this Saturday, November 3rd has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. The IFT scheduled for Monday, November 5th will go ahead as planned. If anything changes, we will post updates to our website and social media pages immediately. Guiding Eyes continues to experience power outages at both the… Continue reading Hurricane Sandy Update
Friends from around the country have been checking in with us over the past two days and we are deeply grateful for everyone’s concern. Our Training School and Canine Development Center campuses have both survived the storm with minimal damage. The heavy winds took out most of the fencing along the side of our Yorktown… Continue reading Guiding Eyes and Hurricane Sandy
By: Gerald Brenninkmeyer Motivation. We all recognize when we question ours, but do we recognize when our dogs question theirs? The more I train dogs and do problem solving in the field, the more I look at what is motivating the dog to perform, work, behave or listen. The common expression “dogs do what works”… Continue reading What motivates you?
