We recently got an email and to quote a part of it: "...I would say he is going to be a Great Service Dog..." We certainly hope this will be true. In case you don't remember Apache was my last guide dog puppy in training. After spending a month at guide dog college he was career changed due … [Read more...]
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When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Service Dog! –by Apache
Apache started his journey as a guide dog puppy in training, but now he's in a service dog training program. It's tough choosing a career just ask all of those kids currently attending college. Heck I'm still not sure what I want to be when I grow up! Anyways, Apache has been on a bit of a … [Read more...]
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What Dog Toys Are Not Allowed For Guide Dog Puppies?
Before I opened up my Guide Dogs of America puppy manual I didn't even know that guide dog puppies were not allowed to play with certain dog toys. It's been more than 5 years since I first opened my puppy manual, but the dog toys on the "do not allow" list have been forever engrained in my … [Read more...]
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Puppy In Training TV – Ep2 – Take Your Dog To Work
Episode 2 - Take Your Dog To Work Welcome to the second episode of Puppy In Training TV - Take Your Dog To Work. You'll notice at the end of the episode we thank our sponsors. If you'd like to sponsor an episode then please visit our Puppy In Training TV Sponsorship page. Enjoy this … [Read more...]
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Guide Dogs of America Puppy Evaluation
Puppy Evaluation is an important part of the guide dog puppy raising process. Puppies in training are kenneled at Guide Dogs of America's Sylmar campus for a couple days and are evaluated by the GDA Staff. This is an important part of puppy raising because the puppy raiser's receive a report that … [Read more...]
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