Exposure Activities
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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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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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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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Guiding Paws Collaboration with Appoquinimink HS Student
Guiding Paws was delighted to collaborate with Appoquinimink High School student Mason during our 2025 Holiday Party. As part of his high school pathway, Mason is completing a Supervised Agriculture Experience; he chose to focus on photographing animals and agricultural products. That made our Seeing Eye puppies, as future service dogs, the perfect subjects. Our…
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Guiding Paws at PHL
This past weekend, Guiding Paws of Delaware, along with several other Seeing Eye puppy clubs, had the exciting opportunity to tour the Philadelphia International Airport. The visit was designed to give our puppies valuable exposure to the busy sights, sounds, and experiences of a major travel hub. This event helps prepare the dogs as Seeing…
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Guiding Paws Puppies at a Play
Our Guiding Paws puppies recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend a dress rehearsal performance of “The Importance of Being Earnest” at Appoquinimink High School! Outings like this are an important part of their training. The exposure helps them grow comfortable in new environments filled with unfamiliar sights, sounds, and crowds. Experiences like this build…
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Guiding Paws on Trap Pond
Recently, the Guiding Paws Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Club embarked on an exciting adventure at Trap Pond State Park in Laurel, Delaware. Our day began with quick exploration of the park, followed by a refreshing ride on a pontoon boat, which provided an exceptional opportunity for our aspiring guide dogs to experience new sights, sounds,…
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