Puppies with a Purpose at Southeastern Guide Dogs ABC7 | Discovering the Suncoast ABC7’s Mike Modrick features Southeastern Guide Dogs on his recent episode of “Discovering the Suncoast.” Watch Mike play with puppies and learn what it takes to become a guide dog here on ABC7. “Beyond the Dark” program shows guests...
After four years together with Blue, I still marvel at our relationship. It is too trite to say we are simply companions; it is much more profound. There is a depth to his gaze that is hard to fathom. He is not merely looking at me but radiates a sense of calm. And in that...
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Jen Noble is an Emmy® Award-winning video storyteller, and the producer of the premiere episode of Dogs of Destiny, a new web series that dives into the many stories surrounding the dogs of Southeastern Guide Dogs, and the humans lucky enough to raise, train, and interact with them in real life. We wanted to get...
A guide dog instructor takes a break from training to give the guide dog a head scratch At Southeastern Guide Dogs, most of our guide dog instructors begin their careers here as canine care technicians, taking care of dogs that are training on our campus. This entry-level position requires a love of dogs as well…
Our guide dog and service dog training continued during the season of community closures surrounding the pandemic. Through it all, our trainers continued to train nearly 100 dogs enrolled in Canine University, dogs who were temporarily housed with staff and volunteers. Many trainers worked with our dogs in their homes and the surrounding neighborhoods. We…
Halloween (not Howl O’Ween!) for Your Dog There’s no doubt that Halloween can be a scary time for our four-legged friends who can’t be cajoled with a chocolate bar when the night holds too much trick and not enough treat. Here are some tips for making your dog a happier little pumpkin on Halloween night. …
