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The Dog Blog. All the news that’s fit to paw print.

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Summer Heat and Your Dog

Summer is here! As the temperatures rise, it is important to monitor your dog’s health and behavior for signs of heat stroke.

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Respect the Harness: Guide Dog Etiquette

Learn the top 12 tips of proper guide dog etiquette to ensure the safety and independence of individuals with visual impairments.

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How to Become a Guide Dog Instructor

Have you ever wondered how to become a guide dog trainer? That’s a frequently asked question here at Southeastern Guide Dogs.

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Ask the Vet: 13 Common House Plants That Are Toxic to Dogs

Hundreds of plants can be toxic to dogs, so it is important to educate yourself on the type of plants in your environment.

Recent Articles

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Good Morning America Feature

Watch these sweet guide dogs get paired with their new companions Southeastern Guide Dogs has trained and matched more than 3,200 guide and service dogs with new families. Congratulations to class #298! Click here to learn more about the graduates of class #298

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Summer 2020 Newsletter

Click here to access an accessible PDF Read our latest newsletter here, and please share with friends. The dogs featured in this issue—Arthur, Leland, Murphy, Quincy, and others—they’re incredible! If you love dogs, you’ll love hearing their stories. As announced in this newsletter, a wonderful anonymous donor offered a dollar-for-dollar matching challenge, up to $125,000….

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160 Eyes, 80 Dogs, 1 Caring Veterinary Ophthalmologist

Dr. Tom Miller came to our campus recently to examine the eyes of  80 of our active and retired breeders. Our breeders get eye exams each year since many eye conditions can develop as dogs age. Normally, we are able to participate in the annual ACVO National Service Dog Eye Exam Event in May which…

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Five Reasons to Become a Volunteer Puppy Raiser

Hope comes with four legs, a wagging tail and lots of love. Find out five reasons why you should become a volunteer puppy raiser today!

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Subaru Donates 2018 Outback to Southeastern Guide Dogs

Subaru has donated a brand new 2018 Outback to Southeastern Guide Dogs. This is the first of three Subaru vehicles that will be donated to the organization.

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