Sep 4, 2026 | Media, News, Podcast
What makes a guide dog puppy ready for formal training? In this episode, we sit down with Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Claire Lozito to break down the connection between the skills and behaviors that guide dog puppy raising volunteers instill in our puppies in...
Jul 21, 2026 | Media, News, Podcast
What does it take to raise a future guide dog -and then let them go? In this episode of Central Bark, we sit down with volunteer guide dog puppy raiser, Kristine Reynolds, to explore the rewarding journey of raising George, her third Guide Dogs for the Blind puppy in...
Jun 12, 2026 | Media, News, Podcast
Summer is here, and while many of us look forward to spending more time outdoors, hot weather can pose serious risks for our dogs. In this episode of Central Bark, we talk with Guide Dogs for the Blind Veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Satterwhite about how heat affects dogs...
May 8, 2026 | Media, News, Podcast
What is it really like to raise children alongside a working guide dog? In this episode of Central Bark, we talk with GDB client, Juanita Herrera, about the everyday realities of parenting with a guide dog in the home. From setting boundaries to building strong...
Apr 13, 2026 | Media, News, Podcast
In this episode, we hear directly from Day Al-Mohamed, a guide dog handler, policy executive, award-winning filmmaker, and science fiction author about her advocacy journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She shares practical advice for new advocates,...
Apr 1, 2026 | Media, News, Podcast
In this episode, we kick off Advocacy Month with a conversation about what meaningful advocacy looks like and how our community can take action in informed, sustainable ways. Kirsten French, Guide Dogs for the Blind Manager of Community Education and Advocacy, will...
