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Blog posts in 2024

Richard and a guide dog in training stand next to a bronze statue of a guide dog on a downtown city sidewalk in Gresham, Oregon.

Meet Richard Macauley, GDB's Newest Qualified Guide Dog Mobility Instructor

Sep 30, 2024

Categories: GDB Staff Profile, GDB Careers, Guide Dog Training

A woman kneels next to a yellow Lab guide dog.

Meet Halli James-Ogasawara, GDB's Newest Qualified Guide Dog Mobility Instructor

Sep 23, 2024

Categories: GDB Careers, Guide Dog Training

A group of young adults in matching red t-shirts stand smiling with their canes

Program Helps Young Adults Explore Careers with a Canine

Sep 12, 2024

Categories: GDB Youth Programs, Just for Fun

Three guide dogs

National Guide Dog Month

Sep 01, 2024

Categories: GDB Community, GDB Volunteers, Just for Fun

A composite photo of two women and their black Lab guide dogs.

Client Corner: Marcia Wick talks with Ann Gelles

Aug 07, 2024

Categories: GDB Alumni, Guide Dog Training, Just for Fun

A woman sits on a bench with her Golden Retriever guide dog in harness by her side.

These "Golden Girls" are living their best lives in Arizona

Jul 10, 2024

Categories: GDB Alumni

A girl sits on a bench in a garden and smiles at a Golden Retriever guide dog. There are pink flowers in the background that match her pink shirt.

Summer Fun at Camp GDB

Jul 03, 2024

Categories: GDB Youth Programs

A photo composite of two GDB clients with their guide dogs. One client wraps her arms around her black Lab and the other client stands on a beach with his yellow Lab.

Client Corner: Ethan Edwards Talks with Chloe McDonald

Jun 12, 2024

Categories: GDB Alumni, GDB Community, GDB Youth Programs

A woman stands confidently holding her white cane.

OMI Client Gains Confidence to Travel Independently

Jun 05, 2024

Categories: GDB Alumni, GDB Community, O&M Immersion Program

Yellow Lab guide dog puppy sits on a paved path in a park.

Dogs and Cicadas: What you need to know

May 17, 2024

Categories: Dog Care & Health

A woman walks along a wooded path with her guide dog.

GDB Comment on Service Animal Air Transportation Forms

May 16, 2024

Categories: Advocacy, Travel

A black Lab guide dog walking briskly beside a person whose legs are shown.

Navigating Service Ride Denials for Service Dog Handlers

May 08, 2024

Categories: Access & Etiquette, Advocacy, GDB Alumni

A woman and her guide dog sit in front of flowers in a city park.

GDB Grad Living Large in the Big Apple

May 07, 2024

Categories: GDB Alumni, GDB Community, Puppy Raising

A very happy and very fluffy Lab x Golden guide dog puppy.

Let's Go! Announcing GDB's New Puppy Raising Guidebook

May 01, 2024

Categories: Dog Care & Health, GDB Community, Puppy Raising

GDB Volunteer Laura holds up arms full of gift bags in the California Gift Shop.

GDB Celebrates National Volunteer Week

Apr 08, 2024

Categories: GDB Community, GDB Volunteers, Puppy Raising

Mary Wilson sits beside her black Lab guide dog, Thor, along the Appalachian Trail.

On the Trail Again

Apr 03, 2024

Categories: GDB Alumni, GDB Community

Four yellow Lab puppies peeking out of a yellow wagon.

Canine Socialization for Puppies and Beyond!

Mar 21, 2024

Categories: Dog Care & Health, Puppy Socializing, Canine Research

A man and his guide dog pose with a woman and her daughter.

It Takes A Village

Mar 13, 2024

Categories: GDB Alumni, GDB Community, Puppy Raising

Three women and a yellow Lab guide dog.

Growing Up GDB

Mar 12, 2024

Categories: Donor Profile, GDB Community, Puppy Raising

Composite photo of two women with their guide dogs.

Client Corner: Maia Scott Talks with Chantal Emmanuelli

Mar 11, 2024

Categories: GDB Alumni, GDB Community, GDB Staff Profile

Derek Dittmar speaks into a microphone during a Graduation ceremony on our California campus. Volunteer Puppy Raiser Annie Martin stands next to him. Colorful GDB banners are in the background.

Graduations Showcase GDB's Mission in Action

Feb 07, 2024

Categories: GDB Alumni, GDB Community, GDB Graduation

Abdul Kamara and his black Lab guide dog Faye with Annie Martin, Gail Martin, and Jessica Firkins with her daughers Ariss Firkins and Cerelle Firkins.

A Story of Kismet, Serendipity, and Fate

Jan 31, 2024

Categories: GDB Alumni, GDB Breeding Program, Puppy Raising

A yellow Lab with unique black markings on it's left ear. The dog is looking up at the person who is petting them on the opposite ear.

One in a Million! Unique Markings in GDB Dogs

Jan 18, 2024