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Raising Guide Dog Puppies: Nurturing Life-Changing Heroes for the Visually Impaired
Raising Guide Dog Puppies: Nurturing Life-Changing Heroes for the Visually Impaired
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Apr 23, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
This episode explores the heartwarming journey of puppy raisers and the impact they make on both dogs and humans. Roxanne and Jim have been volunteer guide dog puppy raisers for over 18 years, and Donna is a recipient of a guide dog named Wella. They discuss the process of raising guide dog puppies, the training involved, and the importance of socializing the dogs. They also highlight the need for more puppy raisers and the life-changing impact that guide dogs have on their handlers. The episode concludes with information on International Guide Dog Day and how to support guide dog organizations.Key TakeawaysPuppy raisers play a crucial role in the training and socialization of guide dogs for the blind.Guide dog organizations breed their own dogs and carefully select them based on genetics and temperament.Puppy raisers expose the dogs to various environments and experiences to prepare them for their future roles.Guide dogs provide independence and confidence to their handlers, significantly improving their quality of life.There is a constant need for more puppy raisers to meet the demand for guide dogs.International Guide Dog Day is celebrated on April 24th and raises awareness about the importance of guide dogs.Shoutouts in this episode: Donna Mack, The Disability DiplomatGuide Dogs for the BlindSupport the showHelp us make the show better by taking our quick listener survey: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/AUCsttSupport the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/starlightpettalkFOLLOW!▷ Official Site: https://www.starlighpettalk.com ▶ Facebook: / starlightoutreachandrescue ▶ YouTube: -https://bit.ly/starlightsubscribe ▶ TikTok: ...
Released:
Apr 23, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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