Aug 20, 2024 | Featured, Guide Dogs, Lifestyle, Michigan, News
The journey to becoming a Leader Dog is as much about exposure and experience as it is about training. Leader Dog puppy counselors organize puppy class outings to give both the puppies and raisers new experiences to help make them more successful. About twice a year...
Aug 9, 2024 | Featured, Guide Dogs, Lifestyle, Michigan, News
Day one My client called me yesterday to ask me if I was still coming to Jacksonville. I told him that I was, and not to worry. “Are you sure?” he asked. I told him I was very sure that I already had car, plane and hotel reservations. I was sure. He then told me about...
Jul 26, 2024 | Featured, Guide Dogs, Lifestyle, Michigan, News
Day one I felt weird all day: from the drive to the airport through the drive to Freeport. I’m going to Florida to see Teresa, who’s doing her best to become a more independent traveler, but I didn’t make it to our first day of training. The “feeling weird” turned...
Jul 16, 2024 | Featured, Guide Dogs, Lifestyle, Michigan, News
By Vijay Joshi KPA CTP, FFCP, Manager of Raiser and Host Experience at Leader Dogs for the Blind LDM Java a black Labrador retriever laying inside of her whelping box feeding her litter of eight black and golden colored puppies. There is no question that our Leader...
Jul 1, 2024 | Featured, Guide Dogs, Lifestyle, Michigan, News
By Alyssa Otis, GDMI/Outreach Specialist As Independence Day draws near, so does the anticipation of fireworks lighting up the night sky. It’s important to remember the impact it can have on our pets. This season can be stressful for some of our dogs, putting them at...
Jun 21, 2024 | Featured, Guide Dogs, Lifestyle, Michigan, News
Day One The lesser airline reared its ugly head again this morning. But despite their best efforts, I still got to Knoxville well before dark just as I’d hoped. I’ve got about a two-hour drive, and I don’t like doing that kind of thing, especially in the dark and...
