Tag: Service Dog

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Guide Dogs of America Holiday Fund-A-Need Campaign

Guide Dogs of America annual Fund-a-Need campaign has started and will run through December 31 with BiddingForGood. Every year we run this campaign, and every year you respond with incredible generosity that helps us improve the lives of people who … Read more

Raising a GDA puppy

I have to admit that when I first brought home an adorable little puppy named Kiwi, one thought running through my head was that it was going to break my heart to give her up.  And I did cry when … Read more

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Toxic Household Items for Dogs

Do you have an inquisitive pooch living in your home with you? Most dog owners are switched on enough to keep the harmful things out of reach, but pups can be pretty persistent if they want to get a hold … Read more

Best Practices When Around a Service Dog

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love dogs. I can’t pass a dog on the street without giving a generous amount of head scratches and asking, “Who’s a good boy?” However, when it comes to service dogs, I … Read more

“How do you give up your puppy?”

The most frequent comment I got when I was out in public with Kirby besides, “oh my gosh he’s so cute,” was, “how can you give him up? I could never do that.” To be honest, when I started this … 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

A Bright Future with Belle

For Jackson, a bright young boy with autism that loves to spend time playing outdoors, the world can become an overwhelming place. The sights and sounds of everyday environments such as the grocery store or mall, are amplified to a … Read more