Best Leader Dogs For The Blind Guide Dog Lessons Podcasts (2025)

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Bubble Bath 28:13

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8h ago28:13

28:13

In this episode we talk with Megan Jones, manager of canine care and welfare, about what her team does to care for and enrich the lives of our dogs in training.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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In the Dark 26:53

16d ago26:53

26:53

In this episode we hear all about the facilities team and the work they do to keep the Leader Dog campus running smoothly.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Came for the Puppies, Stayed for the People 28:38

1M ago28:38

28:38

On this episode we talk with Lauren and Greg who are puppy raisers for Leader Dogs for the Blind. They talk about how they got involved and why they continue to raise puppies.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Over the Edge 25:49

1M ago25:49

25:49

On this episode we talk with Leader Dog client and volunteer Karen Burke. She shares her story and talks about what it's like to volunteer at Leader Dog.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Leader Dog Lessons 26:30

2M ago26:30

26:30

On this episode we talk with the Leader Dogs for the Blind Board Chair John Reed on his new role.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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It Started With a Book 29:42

2M ago29:42

29:42

On this episode we talk with team member Chelsea Nohan about their work on accessibility at Leader Dog.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Disability Network 23:16

3M ago23:16

23:16

On this episode we talk with Leader Dog Client Mark Hymes who is the Community Program Manager for Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston about his role.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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You Don't Know What You Don't Know 26:31

3M ago26:31

26:31

On this episode we talk with client Dr. Allison Weinmann about her experience at Leader Dog.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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The Perfect Dog 26:26

4M ago26:26

26:26

We talk with Dr. Gail McRae, Leader Dog's first Theriogenologist about her work at the organization.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Warm and Welcoming 28:49

4M ago28:49

28:49

On this episode we talk with Leader Dogs for the Blind's new Psychosocial Support Manager.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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You Have to Start 25:38

5M ago25:38

25:38

On this episode we talk with Sam Seavey from the Blind Life YouTube channel about his work teaching others about emerging technology in the blindness and low vision field. Find Same on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@theblindlifeBy Leader Dogs for the Blind

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A Message of Gratitude 25:18

5M ago25:18

25:18

On this episode Leader Dogs for the Blind CEO and President Melissa Weisse joins us to talk about one year in her position.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Pez Dispenser 28:56

6M ago28:56

28:56

On this episode we talk with a volunteer who is working to recruit puppy raisers and breeding hosts for Leader Dogs for the Blind.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Trust Your Gut 28:37

6M ago28:37

28:37

Happy 2025! In this first episode of the new season, cohost Christina Hepner has big news to share! We also talk with a client who is also a Leader Dog team member about her journey with Leader Dog.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Reflecting on the Year 18:54

8M ago18:54

18:54

On this episode we take a look back at the last 3 years of the podcast.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Leader Dog Programs 13:56

9M ago13:56

13:56

On this shorter episode we catch up with Timothy on his journey from when he first came to Leader Dog until now and share about our programs and services.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Happy Halloween 13:46

9M ago13:46

13:46

On this episode we have cohost Timothy Cuneio in studio! We catch up on life and talk about tips for navigating the holidays.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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100% The Best Boy 28:32

10M ago28:32

28:32

On this episode we talk with two of six Leader Dog team members who are co-raising a Future Leader Dog.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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It Started With A Book 25:47

10M ago25:47

25:47

On this episode we talk with Dr. Graeme Harper who is a Leader Dog ambassador who’s established a student organization of puppy raisers at the college campus he works at.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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At Least I'm Not Blind 30:33

11M ago30:33

30:33

On this episode we talk with Jill Gaus is a Leader Dog client and board member. She is a licensed nurse, educator and longtime advocate for individuals who are DeafBlind.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Moses 24:27

11M ago24:27

24:27

We talk with Alan Spaulding, a Leader Dog client who first came to Leader Dog during our 50th anniversary back in 1986 and has had a total of 6 Leader Dogs!By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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It Takes a Village 25:06

12M ago25:06

25:06

On this episode we talk with volunteer Eric Walters about his volunteer role as a client and puppy driver for Leader Dogs for the Blind.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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The Journal 24:36

12M ago24:36

24:36

We talk with team member Beth Dahlke and her father Karl who was a Leader Dog client back in the 1990's.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Press the Pause Button 32:33

1y ago32:33

32:33

We talk with Client Erica Rodman on her journey to Leader, her work with disability awareness and advocacy work in her community.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Ruthless Prioritization 27:56

1y ago27:56

27:56

This week we're sitting down with Dani Landolt, the first-ever Chief Impact Officer at Leader Dogs for the Blind! We talk with her about her new position and the work she's doing at Leader Dog.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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College Ready 27:49

1y ago27:49

27:49

On this episode we talk with a GDMI and client services representative about things to consider if getting a guide dog when going to college. We also somewhat settle an ongoing debate on the podcast.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Be Thankful for Your Toes 25:59

1y ago25:59

25:59

On this episode we catch back up with client Stuart McGregor and talk with him about his involvement with Leader Dog and his journey with blindness.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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First Stop - Margarita 14:27

1y ago14:27

14:27

On this episode we catch up with client Walker Jones while he's in class getting his first Leader Dog.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Boston Marathon 31:59

1y ago31:59

31:59

On this episode we talk with Stuart McGregor. Stuart's story and accomplishments are truly inspiring. As a Leader Dog client and advocate, Stuart has dedicated his career to improving accessibility. He currently works as a policy analyst for Accessibility Standards Canada, creating standards to make the world more accessible for everyone. But Stuar…

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Skydiving into Leader Dog 27:13

1+ y ago27:13

27:13

This week's episode featuring Rod Haneline, a true pioneer in the field of orientation and mobility and guide dog mobility instruction for individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Rod has been an integral part of the Leader Dog team since 1979. For more than two decades, he served as our Chief Operations Officer, earning international recog…

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Unmet Needs 26:27

1+ y ago26:27

26:27

In this episode we talk with Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Kristy Plesscher on our Unmet Needs survey. If you'd like more information about the survey email [email protected] Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Be Curious 29:32

1+ y ago29:32

29:32

On this episode we had the incredible opportunity to speak with Eric Bridges, President and CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). With over two decades of experience championing causes that impact people who are blind or have low vision, Eric provided us with fascinating insights into the groundbreaking work being done at AFB.…

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It Started with a Tour 29:10

1+ y ago29:10

29:10

On this episode we talk with longtime volunteer Mike Toger about why he got involved with Leader Dog and continues to volunteer.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Leader Dog is Special 23:58

1+ y ago23:58

23:58

By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Make it Cool 21:57

1+ y ago21:57

21:57

By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Working Your Leader Dog in Extreme Weather 5:41

1+ y ago5:41

5:41

This lesson discusses how extreme weather can affect the health and wellbeing of your dog, as well as provides information on equipment that can be used to keep your dog comfortable in hot and cold weather, how to work your dog in hot weather, and how to protect your dog from the cold.By Leader Dog Client Services

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Beautiful Biscuit 27:02

1+ y ago27:02

27:02

On this episode we talk with Jeannine Penzone, a mother of two of our Leader Dogs for the Blind clients. She joins us again to share her experience interning at Leader Dogs for the Blind with our Certified Orientation and Mobility team.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Get Back on the Horse 27:47

1+ y ago27:47

27:47

On this episode we talked with client Karen Leonetti. She opened up about an obstacle she faced and how she overcame it. Karen shared some great advice for anyone adapting to vision loss.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Be an Olympic Learner 32:32

1+ y ago32:32

32:32

This episode features Melissa Weisse, the new President and CEO of Leader Dogs for the Blind! Melissa shares her inspirational vision for leading the organization into the future and discusses her goals for this pivotal role.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Work to Live 28:23

1+ y ago28:23

28:23

On this episode we talk with Sue Daniels about her tenure as President and CEO of Leader Dogs for the Blind.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Sponsored by Nashville 24:59

1+ y ago24:59

24:59

This week we learned more about one of the new volunteer puppy raising options called co-raising. The podcast features two Leader Dog team members who have experience co-raising several puppies together. They discussed what co-raising involves and shared why they continue to enjoy volunteering as puppy raisers under this model.…

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Stay Firm Know Your Rights 29:31

1+ y ago29:31

29:31

On this episode we talk with Raul Gallegos the president of the the National Association of Guide Dog Users about what the association does for guide dog users.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Be You 20:47

1+ y ago20:47

20:47

We talk with Leader Dog Client Elizabeth Fryseth who has worked with first responders to teach them about how to best respond to incidences involving people who are blind and visually impaired and have guide dogs.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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CCTV 27:31

2y ago27:31

27:31

On this episode we talk with client Dr. Jesse Bolinger who shares with us his journey with blindness and advances in accessible technology.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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My Oxygen Mask First 27:59

2y ago27:59

27:59

On this episode we talk with Linda Hawkins, wife of Leader Dog client Jeff Hawkins, about her perspective on her husband's vision loss journey and the impact it's had on her life.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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They're not Blind 30:52

2y ago30:52

30:52

On this episode with talk with Leader Dog client Jeff Hawkins about his journey with vision loss and representing Leader Dog as a keynote speaker.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Well Oiled Machine 27:52

2y ago27:52

27:52

On this episode we talk with Sharon the manager of residential and food services at Leader Dogs for the Blind about what clients can expect when they come to stay on the Leader Dog campus.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Accessibility 28:07

2y ago28:07

28:07

On this episode we talk with Leader Dog Client Maria Kristic on issues people who have guide dogs are seeing with ride shares and accessibility.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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Wrong Eye 30:03

2y ago30:03

30:03

On this episode we talk with Ophthalmologist Dr. Matt Trese about what happens when someone is diagnosed legally blind. He also shares technology advances in the blindness and low vision field.By Leader Dogs for the Blind

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An Adult in Kindergarten 31:20

2y ago31:20

31:20

Welcome back to season 5! On our first episode we talk with Leader Dog client Justin Sutton. Justin shares how his journey to becoming a para-cyclist with his Leader Dog by his side.By Leader Dogs for the Blind