Tag: puppy raising

Puppy Raiser Orientation, January 11

January 11, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Help GDA|TLC Make Dreams Come True Puppy raisers are the cornerstone of our training program at Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines.  Our dedicated volunteers foster future guide dog prospects, teaching basic obedience, house manners, and how to be … Read more

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Guidance Counseling!

Whole Dog Journal is a national publication targeting pet owners and dog sport enthusiasts.  Our Puppy Department coordinator, Stephanie, has been a long-time contributor, and was asked to write an article about how GDA socializes its puppies, and what pet … Read more

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Puppy Fever!

We know puppy raising is addicting, and Sylmar area leaders Bob and Pam English are definitely hooked!  They’ve been raising puppies with Guide Dogs of America since 1987, and on Friday, April 13, they welcomed their 31st puppy into their … Read more

It’s More Than Puppy Love

Guide Dogs of America is extremely fortunate to have, and is grateful for, our puppy raisers, a dedicated group of 200-plus volunteers actively raising puppies at any given time. In addition, the many more volunteers who have previously raised one … Read more

Volunteers Host Open House, Puppy Trials

Guide Dogs of America’s Ventura Puppy Raising Group recently held the 2016 Ventura Open House and Puppy Trials. The event theme was “Dog Days of Summer-Costa Rica Edition”