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In The News | June-July 2022

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...

Lessons from my Service Dog, Blue

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...

Create Your Will—FOR FREE!

Convenient and Free! Create your Will at Freewill.com Here’s an excellent goal you can check off your list with ease, and while you are at it, you can protect the people and pets you love most—at no cost. You can now write your legally-valid will online with a convenient tool called FreeWill.com. It’s free! Southeastern...

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Behind the Scenes: Creating Dogs of Destiny

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...

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Sit. Stay. Speak! Episode 10: Join us for Walkathon 2020

It’s that time again for our biggest and most fun fundraiser of the year: Walkathon!: A tail waggin’ festival with a family-friendly theme, held in 5 locations in Florida this year. On today’s “Sit. Stay. Speak!” podcast we visit with three members of the Walkathon team: Jennifer Bryan,Mallory Page and Chad Bouton. And, “It’s a…

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Sit, Stay, Speak! Episode 9: Canine Fitness with Dr. Conrad

When you think of a Southeastern Guide Dogs service or guide dog, do you also think “Olympic Athlete”? Well, you should! Thanks to the special canine fitness work we do to strengthen muscles and increase stamina, our working dogs are more physically fit than ever. On today’s episode of “Sit, Stay, Speak!” we visit with our…

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Sit, Stay, Speak! Episode 8: Our Kids Programs

Some people lose their vision as adults through age-related disease or accidents. But many people lose their vision as children. In this episode, our hosts interview Katie Perez, the Southeastern Guide Dogs staff member who manages our programs for children and teens. Katie shares about our companion dogs for children with vision loss, our Guide…

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Sit, Stay, Speak! Episode 6: Never Left Behind

Today is Veterans Day, and Sit, Stay, Speak! honors our military men and women with a gripping and personal visit with Morgan Watt, whose service dog, Foley, has been a literal lifesaver. We also welcome back our certified trainer buddy Marisa and enjoy another Moment with Titus. So give a listen! Play, Share, and Subscribe today.

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Sit, Stay, Speak! Episode 5: Raising Pip

The pupparazzi are lining the studio hallways for this episode as the Sit Stay Speak! Podcast welcomes Christie Bane and International Superstar Pip to the show. Learn all about Pip’s puppy raiser Christie, and the journey from Star Puppy to incoming freshman, as Pip prepares for her new working dog career. Play, Share and Subscribe…

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