Exposure Activities
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Puppies Attend Boys and Girls Club
On Tuesday, several of our puppies had the opportunity to visit the Wilmington Boys & Girls Club! They got to meet kids of all ages, receive plenty of pets, and interact with the wonderful Boys & Girls. This was a great experience for our puppies to practice politely greeting new people while also learning to…
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Guiding Paws Goes To The Movies
Last week, several Guiding Paws puppies made a trip to Main Street Movies to watch Toy Story 5! The movie theater can be a really challenging space for puppies to navigate. There are many interesting smells and snacks to ignore on the floor-not to mention having to settle for an extended length of time during…
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Pup-Putt: Guiding Paws Mini golf Outing
Recently, our pups hit the mini golf course and had a “hole” lot of fun! Throughout the outing, they practiced settling quietly and ignoring the golf balls while their raisers enjoyed a round. They also enjoyed exploring the course and were introduced to a variety of animal statues along the way, giving them even more…
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Guiding Paws Goes to the Gym
We would like to thank the Western Family YMCA for opening their doors to our puppies. A while back, The Seeing Eye surveyed its graduates to identify areas where additional puppy exposures would be helpful. One of the top requests was increased experience in gym environments. Gyms can be loud, busy, and sometimes intimidating spaces,…
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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…