Dog Guide Archives

Participating in “Careers and Canine Connections”

Posted on April 15, 2025 - 12:48 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.

Editor’s note: Hear from a Careers and Canine Connection 2023 attendee in this updated blog, and consider applying to Careers and Canine Connections 2025! I attended Careers and Canine Connections 2023 to learn about career exploration while also learning about dog guides and all that goes into having a dog guide by our side! Getting […]

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 […]