Service Dogs in Training
Guide Dog Puppies
Since 2014, I have been a volunteer puppy raiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind. As puppy raisers, our job is to train and socialize the puppies we get into mature model citizens. Dogs return to campus when they are about 15 months old for formal training where they will learn actual guide work. After about 3-4 months of formal training, dogs are paired with a visually impaired partner and graduates after a 2 week course. These dogs are exception and I have am honored to be a part of such a wonderful experience.
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#1. Amarillo
Male Yellow Lab
Birthday: 10/21/13
Parents: Blake x Darby
Nicknames: Rillo, Ammo
Status: Career Changed due to luxating patellas. Adopted by previous raiser
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Photos coming soon
#2. Lombard
Male Golden Lab Cross (Golden Type)
Birthday: 12/12/14
Parents: Amici x Jennifer
Nicknames: Lumbo, Gumbo, Grumbly
Status: Career Changed due to anxiety and ball obsession. ​
Adopted by ME on 1/24/16
Photos coming soon
#3. Clarajane
Female Golden Retriever
Birthday: 12/5/15
Parents: Neutron x Hollyanne
Nicknames: CJ, Monster, Cj-Man
Status: Career Changed due to low confidence. Community placement, now living in Oregon with new name Sadie.
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Photos coming soon
#4. Harriet
Female Yellow Lab
Birthday: 6/8/17
Parents: Upton x Zulu
Nicknames: Harry, Berry
Status: Raiser training
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