Dog Guide Archives

When a Guide Dog Isn’t the Right Fit : Rethinking My Needs

Posted on June 27, 2024 - 9:46 am by Alexis Read

Black Labrador retriever laying in the grass

The guide dog lifestyle is not all sunshine and roses. I want to reflect on my decision in February 2023 and what I learned from it. Retiring Yankee In April 2022, I retired my second guide dog, Yankee. Yankee’s retirement date was officially April 23, and I flew out to the guide dog school on […]

Interested in Career Exploration and Being Part of a Guide Dog Team?

Posted on January 22, 2024 - 10:29 am by Lori Scharff

Adult smiling outdoors with a dog guide in harness.

The 2nd Careers and Canine Connections event, hosted by APH ConnectCenter and Guide Dogs for the Blind, is set to take place in August 2024. This in-person gathering is designed for individuals aged 18-24 aspiring to enter the workforce as adults. The week-long residential program will immerse participants in activities centered around career exploration, informational […]

Participating in “Careers and Canine Connections”

Posted on September 6, 2023 - 2:56 pm by Amy Arias-Esquivias

Amy stands on a bridge overlooking a small river. In the background are trees with their leaves starting to change color.

The Journey to Camp I recently attended Careers and Canine Connections to learn about career exploration while also learning about dog guides and all that goes into having a dog guide by our side! Getting on an airplane and flying to Oregon to attend the first-ever Careers and Canine Connections was a mix of emotions, […]

Dog Guides at Work: Navigating Workplace Etiquette and Interactions

Posted on March 9, 2023 - 12:04 pm by Hunter Duncan

A person in athletic gear smiles outdoors with a dog guide in harness

Editor’s note: Hunter Duncan is a long-time dog guide handler who shares with sighted individuals the best practices for interacting with a dog guide in a workplace. Dog Guides at Work: Navigating Workplace Etiquette and Interactions Whether you’ve recently started a new job or worked at the same company for years, each day brings new […]

Dog Guide Peer Pressure: When Other Voices are Calling the Shots

Posted on December 20, 2022 - 2:31 am by Alexis Read

Editor’s note: After obtaining her first dog guide, Alexis realized she did so because her peers had dog guides. Alexis reminds others who are blind or low vision who are considering dog guides to think through whether a dog guide is a good fit for their current season of life. Have you ever wanted to […]

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