Topic: Updates from the Training Department
Panelists: Caryn Fellows, Trainee Manager, and Miranda Beckmann, Foundations Manager
Topic: House Manners, from Puppyhood to Guide Dog Training and Beyond
Panelists: Michael Goehring, (RGDMI); Brian Payne, EMA puppy raiser; Terri Nettles, GEB graduate
Topic: Introducing the 2023-2024 Graduate Council Members and Officers
Panelists: Grad Council Members Becky Davidson, Pat Leahy, Tina Reisner and Annie Chiappetta; Puppy Raisers Brian Payne, Val Hazlin, Karen Best and Gayle Papesh.
Panelist: Miranda Beckmann, Foundation Manager
Topic: Meet Melissa Carney, Guiding Eyes Community Outreach and Graduate Support Manager
Council members in attendance:
Liz Bottner, Victoria Keatting, Andrea Conner, Nicole Yarmolkevich, Deborah Groeber, Rick Ross, Leslie Hamric, Deirdre Maxwell, Cindy LaBon, and Jywanza Maye
Topic: It Takes A Village Part Two: Six graduates address questions from participating Puppy Raisers
Panelists – Graduate Council Members:
Andrea Conner and Gretzky, second guide dog
Liz Bottner and Ocala, fourth guide dog/first running guide dog
Nicole Yarmolkevich and Pat, third guide dog
Deborah Groeber and Iris, sixth guide dog/first running guide dog
Abby Edwards and Kathy, first guide dog
Rick Ross and Leon, first guide dog
Topic: It Takes A Village: Four Puppy Raisers Share Their Insights On Puppy Raising.
Topic: An overview of class and field training protocols.
Presenter: Mike Goehring, Regional Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (RGDMI) – Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Topic: Reworking guide dogs after errors and how to approach and work around obstacles
Presenter: Andrea Martine, Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI) – Specialized Training Department, Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Topic: Using the Clicker as a Training Tool
Presenter: Caryn Fellows, Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI) – Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Topic: Meet Your 2020-2021 Guiding Eyes Graduate Council
Topic: Misconceptions and Myths – Relates to calling the school for help with training, behavior and/or retirement
Presenter: Mike Goehring, Regional Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (RGDMI) Guiding Eyes for the Blind
Guiding Eyes for the Blind is approved by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (C) (3) tax-exempt organization, and all donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
Guiding Eyes for the Blind Federal Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1854606.
© 2023 GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND PRIVACY POLICY | ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
