Pupdates
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First of July Reminders
Paws and Claws: Time for a Fur-tastic Reminder! 🎆🐾 Dear Members, In the spirit of independence, let’s ensure our puppies are free and clear of any pesky parasites! Today is the perfect day to administer their preventative medications. A healthy pup is one that can truly enjoy their freedom to romp and play! We’d also…
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Puppies Observe Cape Henlopen
Fun in the sun! Recently, Guiding Paws beat the heat for an early morning trip to Cape Henlopen State Park! The puppies explored an observation tower where they practiced walking up the 75 foot metal spiral staircase to enjoy the view from the panoramic lookout deck. Afterward, the puppies took a quick group walk on…
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Henry and Hershey Earn Their Vests
Guiding Paws of Delaware would like to congratulate brothers, Henry and Hershey on their recent vesting. The vest is a rite of passage for The Seeing Eye puppies in puppy development and their raisers. The puppies receive their vest when they have shown they are able to execute their basic commands in public. This test…
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Welcome Mia to Guiding Paws
We want to send our most recent addition, Mia, a warm welcome to Guiding Paws. Mia is her raisers’ 7th puppy with The Seeing Eye. She joins Linda and CC Francis at her new home. Mia is the daughter of her raiser’s former foster puppy, Virgo, and her dad is Phoenix. We know Mia will…
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Guiding Paws at Vince’s Sports Center: Mini-golfing
Recently our pups went mini-golfing and had a “hole” lot of fun! They practiced resting and ignoring the golf balls while their raisers putted! They were also exposed to statues of different animals as they made their way around the course! Thank you to Vince’s Sports Center for hosting us!
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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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