Side by Side | Winter 2021 issue
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The Dog Blog. All the news that’s fit to paw print.
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.
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.
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.
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
In the News – April 2021
As we prepared for National Walkathon Day, local media outlets helped spread the word of the event. Doctors Hospital of Sarasota introduced a new four-legged employee named Buffy. Southeastern Guide Dogs trained Buffy to detect COVID-19, and in her role at the hospital, she screens visitors to make sure they are COVID-free!
Chats with the CEO: Service Dog Leland Saves the Day
For Stefanie Marvin-Miller, it was a proud day when she joined the Army National Guard and followed in her grandfathers’ footsteps to serve her country. At age 19, she deployed to Afghanistan, then returned stateside to continue her Army career. In 2016, a fellow serviceman sexually assaulted Stefanie, causing a downward spiral into post-traumatic stress…
Military Heroes: Patty Mac & Captain Joe
Meet this special yellow Lab who loves being a stress reducer for thousands of active duty service members who are getting ready to deploy.
Chats with the CEO: Sean Brown
Sean Brown’s life changed for the better with his service dog, Pella. On Chats with the CEO, Sean shares his life-saving story with Titus & other veterans.