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123. a guide to guide dogs

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hi, hello, hey, we’re talking all about guide dogs today! 🦮

Over the years, we’ve gotten lots of requests to make an episode all about guide dogs. Whether you’re seriously considering one or just curious about what it takes to get a working dog, this episode is for you!

We’ve talked about canes plenty, and even compared pet dogs and guide dogs before, but we never dedicated a full episode to the topic, mostly because Cass is the one with experience, having worked with a guide dog for about eight years (now retired!), while Case hasn’t.

So in this slightly atypical episode, Cass takes the lead and shares everything from how to know if a guide dog is right for you, to how to choose from the nearly 15 guide dog schools in the U.S.—each with their own unique approach and vibe. She also walks through the application process at Guide Dogs for the Blind and gives a peek into the incredible training that goes into preparing a dog to become a guide.

Got more guide dog (or non-guide dog) questions? Send them our way at [email protected] and we just might answer them in a future episode!

Want more cane or dog talk? Check these episodes out!

Romana, a yellow Labrador Retriever guide dog lies asleep on a black stage platform. The dog is wearing a harness with patches that read 'Guide Dogs for the Blind' — Cassandra’s guide dog, Romana, snoozing onstage at the NOAH Con, 2022

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the National Federation of the Blind’s list of guide dog schools in the USA
check out Guide Dogs for the Blind’s Orientation and Mobility Immersion program!Whether you’re looking to get a guide dog or not, this is a great opportunity to get much needed mobility skills
- you can learn more from this 20 minute podcast from GDB’s show, Central Bark
watch the “Pick of the Litter” documentary by GDB to get more insight into the puppy raising process (and to enjoy some precious pups!). Look it up to see what current streaming options are available, or rent it for a small fee on Prime Video

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