Darby Sherbert was born blind from a genetic condition, and as she got older, her vision slightly improved. She remains guarded, however, as her...
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At Southeastern Guide Dogs, we take our dogs’ health seriously. Our staff, volunteers, and supporters love dogs and want what’s best for them. Healthier...
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When our puppies-in-training go out in public, people are often surprised at how well they behave. They obey commands very well! Of course, the...
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Ralph Smith, an Army veteran and former paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne, has a sharp memory. And June 4, 2009 is a day that...
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Every graduate of Southeastern Guide Dogs has a unique story of overcoming obstacles and embracing the future with the help of a beautiful dog....
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Lynsei Davis grew up in an abusive home, and a career in the military was her ticket out. After being assaulted twice while serving...
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To step into a day in the life of a puppy raiser, first you have to realize that no two puppies—or puppy raisers—are alike....
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On August 21st, a total eclipse will cross our country from coast-to-coast for the first time since 1918. (There have been other total eclipses,...
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Kaila, our staff photographer, takes more pictures of dogs each month than most people take in a lifetime. Each of our 250+ puppies born...
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Debbie Hall was driving home from work one afternoon when the road in front of her just disappeared. “It was frightening,” she says. “I...
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Jimmie Mackery’s dad always told him, “Nothing is impossible. If you have an obstacle, work at it until you figure out how to get...
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Many dogs are prone to allergies, and symptoms are not necessarily the same as a person’s. Humans sneeze, get runny eyes, or a scratchy...
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We’re all busy, but “busy” takes on a whole new meaning at Southeastern Guide Dogs. Puppy raisers train young pups to relieve themselves on...
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Sniffing, shaking, rolling, rubbing, crouching, herding, panting, yelping, circling, wagging…what does it mean? Our trainers become experts in canine body language and dog behaviors....
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“I’m a Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman at the Naval Branch Health Clinic Navy Air Field Washington on Joint Base Andrews (formally known as Andrews...
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You know you’re a busy parent when you’re asked if you have any hobbies and the answer is, “Raising two kids!” Chris Chaffin’s active...
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Summer’s almost over but road trips can happen all year long, especially when you live in Florida. Before heading down the highway with your...
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$21,000 donated to support the visually impaired and veterans (July 20, 2017), Palmetto, Fla.–Each year since 1912 the Congressional Club in Washington, D.C. has...
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Kathy Saunders’ graduate school classes brought her face-to-face with inspiration. Why not recruit puppy raisers from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP)?...
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“I’m a Ringling graduate and I work at the college now. My paintings are very expressionistic, full of color and splatters and mark-making, and...
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Patti Kohler’s first guide dog, Melissa, a “sweet and soft-spoken” yellow goldador, went home to Clearwater with readymade dog friends. “We’re the dog sitters...
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At Southeastern Guide Dogs, we use only positive reinforcement training methods, and treat training is how we begin motivating our puppies and dogs to...
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Most dogs benefit from group dog training classes because they gain socialization skills and learn to behave around lots of distractions, namely other people...
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We recently celebrated the graduation of Class 257. We are so proud of this group of veterans and their new service dogs. Meet the...
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