Pupdates
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Welcome Omar to Guiding Paws of Delaware!
This week Guiding Paws of Delaware’s newest puppy raising family received their very first Seeing Eye puppy! Omar is a male German shepherd from Geno and Nina. He joins his half-siblings Clarence, Marshall, and Zuri in the club. He has been described as a talkative little ball of fluff and we are certain he will…
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Welcome Marshall to Guiding Paws
Welcome to Guiding Paws, Marshall! Marshall is a 9-month-old male German Shepherd who recently joined our club for puppy development. He will be in good company with his half-siblings Zuri and Clarence in club. We look forward to seeing him blossom under his raiser’s care.
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Journey’s Town Walk
Congratulations to Journey for recently completing his Town walk – a big milestone in his journey to becoming a Seeing Eye guide dog. This moment was especially meaningful for his puppy raisers, as Journey was the very first Seeing Eye puppy they raised. The Town Walk is a key part of the training program and…
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Wilmington Riverfront Pack Walk Event
Guiding Paws met up recently for a walk of the Wilmington Riverfront. This outdoor walk was an excellent exposure opportunity for our puppies in many ways. All of these exposures are great for these potential future guide dogs. The puppies practiced good leash behavior throughout, including walking with a short leashes and leisurely walking when…
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First of June Reminders
Happy 1st of June, everyone! As we roll into this sun-kissed month, it’s time to wave goodbye to school and say hello to summer adventures—with our furry friends by our side! 🌞🐾 Just like packing for a beach trip, it’s essential to ensure our puppies are equipped with their health preventatives. So let’s get ready…
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Herb’s Town Walk
Congratulations to Herb for completing his Town walk. Herb was described as having an above-average walking pace and will likely be well-suited for a younger partner. Herb is a gentle giant in the play yard, confident but willing to share his toys. He is currently rooming alone but has best friends with brother Hank and…
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Cecil College Campus Visit
Cecil College regularly invites our raisers from Guiding Paws to participate in events on campus. Recently, four puppies were in attendance for an end-of-semester program for students to relax and pet some puppies! The event is mutually beneficial. Students can de-stress from end of semester exam prep with our dogs. The dogs are exposed to…
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Oreo Earns Her Vest
Oreo has earned her vest! At approximately 6 months of age, our puppies are eligible to earn a vest to wear on outings. They must demonstrate that they have a firm grasp on basic commands. She will continue to practice until she is ready to return for formal training. Congratulations to Oreo and her raisers…
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First of May Reminders
May the Paws Be With You: A Month of Activity May is here, and it’s time to taco ‘bout all the pawsome activites lined up this month! As we celebrate the flavors of Cinco de Mayo, the force of Star Wars Day, and the honor of Memorial Day, don’t forget that our puppies are also…
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Guiding Paws Ag Day Adventure
Guiding Paws joined Puppy Raisers of UD for an exposure activity and community outreach activity at Ag Day. The event is hosted by the University of Delaware’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Every year (rain or shine!) we attend this event to expose our dogs to crowds, live music, interesting sights and smells, greenhouses…
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