Blind athlete Shawn Cheshire shares a close bond with her guide dog, Nick. Army veteran Shawn Cheshire doesn’t like to feel limited, so she’s found innovative, inspiring ways to life her life since ...
Guide dogs for low vision and blindness can be beneficial. This may include moving around, avoiding obstacles, and mental health. Share on Pinterest German Adrasti/Getty Images Service dogs for people ...
The Seeing Eye, a nonprofit based in New Jersey, relies on volunteers to raise puppies to become future guide dogs for people who are blind. A visit to a New Jersey fair decades ago proved ...
Mackenzie Jacobs gets up early every morning to feed her puppy, Korlette. The pair practice commands like "sit" and "lie down," The 10-year-old loves being an official puppy raiser and working with ...
Have you ever been in a restaurant or on an airplane, seen a dog, and wondered, “Is that dog allowed in here?” Well, if the dog in question is a guide dog or service dog, the answer is yes. Working ...
Guide Dogs for the Blind operates two campuses — one in San Rafael, California, and one in Boring, Oregon. The nonprofit raises and trains dogs to work with people experiencing vision loss and ...
Adding a dog to a family is an exciting prospect, promising years of laughter, loyalty, and companionship. For households with children, however, the choice of breed becomes even more critical. You ...
It's not just about cuteness; it's about temperament, energy levels, size, and how well a breed typically interacts with the unpredictable nature of kids. While every dog is an individual, certain ...