At Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines (GDA | TLC), we believe that every great service dog journey begins with a dedicated puppy raiser. Recently, 11 high school students in Utah took their first steps in that journey—and … Read more
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Ocean View School District (OVSD) Students and Staff Nurture Service Dogs
April 4, 2024OVSD employees have successfully nurtured 15 service puppies in training, placing them in classrooms across the district. Holly Sjogren, Puppy Raiser, and Hope View Elementary Teacher shares how Guide Dogs of America/Tender Loving Canines (GDA|TLC) has formed a thriving partnership … Read more
GDA|TLC offers veterinary care for the lifetime of our Service Dog teams
January 6, 2023Guide Dog Graduate Derek Rabelo visits the GDA|TLC Campus. Did you know one of the perks of graduating from GDA|TLC is having access to our veterinary clinic for the lifetime of the team? Guide dog graduate Derek Rabelo is usually … Read more
“Woman’s World” Magazine Features Puppy Raiser, Holly Sjogren!
January 5, 2023“Her 5th Graders It’s A Lesson In Love!” “The pups and kids have a calming effect on each other,” says Holly. To read the feature in Woman’s World please click here to download full article.
Honoring the life of GDA|TLC President Emeritus Merrill “Bud” Melvin
December 19, 2022Bud Melvin passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the age of 92. Sisters and Brothers, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of GDA|TLC President Emeritus Merrill “Bud” Melvin. Bud passed away on … Read more
Fiji, a Facility Dog
December 7, 2022The first six months at Mobile County courthouse Meet Fiji, a facility dog who works in the Mobile County District Attorney’s Office at the Mobile County courthouse. Fiji is trained to do specific, skilled tasks in various situations within the … Read more
What You Should Know About White Cane Safety Day
September 14, 2022People who are blind or visually impaired use a white cane to scan their surroundings for obstacles or orientation marks, like curbs, steps, and uneven surfaces. It is also helpful for onlookers in identifying the user as blind or visually … Read more
We’re Celebrating World Autism Month!
April 4, 2022World Autism Month is celebrated every April, beginning with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Our goal is to help create a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential. Here are a few facts that … Read more
Superdogs, To The Rescue!
December 17, 2021We partnered with Spot Pet Insurance to highlight how we help our clients who are blind and visually impaired by matching them with dogs who become trusted companions. Featured organization: Guide Dogs of America About our guide dogs: “Guide Dogs … Read more
National Service Dog Month with Guide Dogs of America
October 6, 2021We partnered with Dogdrop for National Service Dog Month to acknowledge the nonprofit organizations and service dogs that work hard every day to help people live better lives. Service dog organizations not only provide training and benefits – they create a … Read more
