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Kym stands confidently with her hands on her hips. In front of her is a large barbell loaded with heavy weights. In front of that is her retired yellow Lab guide dog, Citrus. Both Kym and Citrus wear matching sunglasses as the look into the camera.

Central Bark Episode 30

Kym Dekeyrel

Meet GDB client Kym Dekeyrel. Kym sat down with Theresa to talk about facing challenges head-on with and without her recently retired guide dog. As a mom and wife, as well as a competitive and highly-ranked CrossFit athlete, Kym shares where she finds inspiration to take on some of her hardest challenges. Including yard duty at her kids' school.

Kym stands confidently with her hands on her hips. In front of her is a large barbell loaded with heavy weights. In front of that is her retired yellow Lab guide dog, Citrus. Both Kym and Citrus wear matching sunglasses as the look into the camera.

Central Bark

A podcast by Guide Dogs for the Blind

Central Bark shares the stories and conversations that bring our mission to life. Join host, Theresa Stern, and special guests as they discuss how lives are changed every day through the special partnerships created between people, dogs and communities at Guide Dogs for the Blind.

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Kym stands confidently with her hands on her hips. In front of her is a large barbell loaded with heavy weights. In front of that is her retired yellow Lab guide dog, Citrus. Both Kym and Citrus wear matching sunglasses as the look into the camera.

Kym Dekeyrel

Central Bark Episode 30

Belo is seated beside a fountain with his black Lab guide dog, Limo by his side.

Belo Cipriani Talks Digital Inclusion

Central Bark Episode 29

Black and white image of Ness. He is wearing a black tee and sunglasses with a slight smile on his face.

Meet Ness Murby

Central Bark Episode 28

Dr. Kate kneels beside a yellow Lab. Kate is wearing a black Staff jacket and the dog looks seriously at the camera.

Emergency Preparedness Tips for Guide Dog Handlers

Central Bark Episode 27

Cheri is seated beside her yellow Lab guide dog, Martinez, near the coast. Martinez lands a big kiss on her cheek while Cheri laughs.

Cheri Owen and Martinez

Central Bark Episode 26

Christine Benninger holds a newborn yellow Lab puppy next to her face. She is wearing purple scrubs and stands inside the GDB Puppy Center.

Annual Update with President and CEO, Christine Benninger

Central Bark Episode 25

Jason walks with his black Lab guide dog, Morry through a pathway lined on either side with tall rose bushes.

Dr. Jason Doorish and Morry

Central Bark Episode 24

Family photo of the Edwards family including GDB clients Ethan and Elyssa. Ethan's yellow Lab guide dog, Ginsburg, stands by his side.

Sara Edwards

Central Bark Episode 23

Shane is seated with their black Lab guide dog, Chevelle, seated in front of them. They hold up an award and smile broadly.

Shane Dittmar and Chevelle

Central Bark Episode 22

A young adult is seated beside a yellow Lab guide dog following a guided walk during Camp GDB.

Careers & Canine Connections

Central Bark Episode 21

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

Mary Wilson and Thor

Central Bark Episode 20

Dana works with her crew during the filming of Pick of the Litter. She gives instructions to a puppy raiser who is working with a black Lab guide dog in training.

Meet Filmmaker Dana Nachman

Central Bark Episode 19

A smiling woman holds a puppy.

Puppy Raising Q&A

Central Bark Episode 18

Steve walks beside his black Lab K9 Buddy, Bill. Steve holds a leash in one hand and his partner's arm in the other.

K9 Buddy Program

Central Bark Episode 17

The Future of Guide Dogs in 2022 and Beyond

Central Bark Episode 16

Jake Koch with his black Lab guide dog, Forli

Q&A with GDB

Central Bark Episode 15

Brooke kneels beside her black Lab guide dog on a bridge. Brook is wearing her reflective GDB jacket and a red backpack. The dog looks curiously at the camera.

Back to School with Brooke Coelho

Central Bark Episode 14

Kate sits on a log beside her yellow Lab guide dog. She rests one hand on the dog's shoulder and holds the leash with the other.

Traveling with your guide dog

Central Bark Episode 13

A man kneels next to his guide dog.

Paul Castle and Mr. Maple

Central Bark Episode 12