Pupdates
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Guiding Paws at the Fire Station
Our Guiding Paws puppies had an exciting outing this week as they visited a local fire station in Brandywine Hundred! These visits are an important part of the raising program. The fire station is full of unique sights, sounds, and equipment that help our puppies develop confidence in unfamiliar environments. We choose activities like this…
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Puppies at Petram
Guiding Paws puppies Tilly, Tinsel, and Matt were excited to be invited to visit local Middletown gym, CrossFit Petram. The gym was hosting Worldwide CrossFit Open. All gym members come together to complete the assigned workout while making it a fun event for the whole community. This outing allowed the puppies to experience the sights,…
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Atlas Earns His Vest
Congratulations to Atlas on earning his Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Program vest! At six months of age, our puppies are evaluated for good on-leash behavior and their ability to follow basic commands. The vest signifies the dog’s progression towards guide dog work and conveys his growing maturity and reliability to represent The Seeing Eye in…
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National Service Animals Monument
This week, Pilot and leaders from Guiding Paws along with other Seeing Eye puppy raisers made a trip to Washington DC. They attended an informational meet-and-greet hosted by National Service Animals Monument Corporation. The proposed monument is intended to honor service animals and their handlers. The monument has received Congressional approval and is currently in…
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Guiding Paws at Delaware Museum of Nature and Science
Our puppies had an exciting adventure this week as they visited the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science in Wilmington—a perfect setting for curious noses, wagging tails, and important early exposure experiences. From the moment the puppies stepped inside, they were surrounded by new sights, sounds, and textures. The museum’s immersive exhibits offered a gentle…
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Guiding Paws Visits AHS Theatre
A few of our Guiding Paws pups had a special outing recently as they visited Appoquinimink High School to watch the dress rehearsal of How to Eat Like a Child. The theatre department at AHS has always welcomed our dogs and raisers with open arms, giving the pups a chance to experience a brand‑new environment…
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Hershey Returns to The Seeing Eye
Like his best brother Henry, Hershey recently returned to The Seeing Eye to begin his guide dog training. Hershey was his family’s eighth puppy raised in The Seeing Eye program. He was their 12 year old’s first official puppy raised. The Seeing Eye program offers great volunteer opportunities to young dog lovers. The family will…
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Henry Returns to the Seeing Eye
Henry (Vera × Ledger) returned to The Seeing Eye this past week after a little over a year with his raising family. He was wiggly and ready to take on the next chapter of his life. Henry was his raising family’s second dog. He always greeted everyone with a tail wag and a wiggle. Whenever possible he would…
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Ezra’s Town Walk
Ezra (Golden Retriever born 8-25-2024) had his town walk in Morristown, NJ with his trainer Kristen in late January. Ezra demonstrated his new guide skills and his ability to navigate seasonal hazards like snow and ice. He looked proud and focused and did a great job both on quiet streets and in high traffic areas.…
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A Cool Night Out: Puppies at the UD Hockey Game
The Guiding Paws crew bundled up for a fun evening at the University of Delaware Fred Rust Ice Arena, where our puppies took in all the sights, sounds, and excitement of a UD Women’s hockey game. We were delighted to be joined by the Puppy Raisers Of UD (PROUD) and Gloucester County Puppy Club on…
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