National Dog Day is August 26th, and to celebrate, we’re going to give you a better feel for our guide dogs’ unique personalities from people who know them well: our graduates. While guide dogs are loyal, hard workers when in their harnesses, it’s important to remember that they are also life-long companions who love to play, cuddle, and just be a dog!
We hope you enjoy meeting our tail-wagging friends. Have a happy National Dog Day!
“Vaughn is super sweet, very loyal, follows me everywhere and enjoys nuzzling and giving kisses. He is loveable and playful, and if I go into the bathroom, he waits outside the door until he sees me again. In harness, Vaughn is super smart and serious.”
“Cannon is a very good and affectionate dog. He is so well trained – he knows when he is working and is amazing at following commands.”
“Hedwig is very affectionate and amazing. She works hard and is learning this new location well. Having a guide dog has provided me with greater independence.”
“I describe Praline as both a baby and a blessing. She is just a joy to be around and lots of fun. She easily transitions from being an ordinary dog to a working dog. As soon as she sees the harness, she is ready to get to work, excitedly wagging her tail.”
“In harness, Pride is always ready to go, gets excited at new places, and follows directions well. Out of harness, she is super sweet, energetic, and has a few little quirks that make her so fun and enjoyable to be around.”
“Pancho has so much life in him! He’s so ready to work and he’s the kind of dog that’s up for anything. Nothing phases him. He’s so calm and stoic, yet he’s very curious! I think that’s what makes him such a good working dog.”
“Junie is sweet, loving, and silly. She’s always ready to play, but also loves to nap – just like me! She’s become very attached and sometimes looks at me super lovingly and thoughtfully, but other times she’s like, ‘let’s play, let’s play.”
“Wonder has lots of spunk! She is energetic, curious and eager to work. She also loves to be loved and welcomes lots of attention and belly rubs. Wonder is a running guide, so she is versatile and very supportive of my active lifestyle.”
“Kanga is very smart and very intuitive, and she can be pretty sassy too! She can be goofy, but really smart. She uses her paws to do a lot of things.”
“Coconut always has a smile on her face to brighten the day! She is easygoing and makes friends quickly. After a long day of working, she loves to cuddle with me and my family. Her favorite game is playing keep-away with one of her toys.”
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