Blog posts in 2024
Blog Post Teasers
![A composite photo of two women and their black Lab guide dogs.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Client-Corner-Marcia-Wick-interviews-Ann-Gelles.jpg)
Client Corner: Marcia Wick talks with Ann Gelles
Blog Post Date: 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.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/ID-Photo-Ellie-Burgess-BettyRose.jpg)
These "Golden Girls" are living their best lives in Arizona
Blog Post Date: 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.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Camper-Finley.jpg)
![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.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Client-Corner_Chloe-and-Ethan.jpg)
Client Corner: Ethan Edwards Talks with Chloe McDonald
Blog Post Date: Jun 12, 2024
Categories: GDB Alumni, GDB Community, GDB Youth Programs
![A woman stands confidently holding her white cane.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Callie-stands-with-cane.jpg)
OMI Client Gains Confidence to Travel Independently
Blog Post Date: 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.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/YL-Chicory-March-2023_4.png)
![A woman walks along a wooded path with her guide dog.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Client-Programs-Section/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/CM-and-Lagos.jpg)
GDB Comment on Service Animal Air Transportation Forms
Blog Post Date: May 16, 2024
Categories: Advocacy, Travel
![A black Lab guide dog walking briskly beside a person whose legs are shown.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Working-Guide-BL-1.jpg)
Navigating Service Ride Denials for Service Dog Handlers
Blog Post Date: May 08, 2024
Categories: Access & Etiquette, Advocacy, GDB Alumni
![A woman and her guide dog sit in front of flowers in a city park.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/385312/Margeaux-and-Wrigley-web.jpg)
GDB Grad Living Large in the Big Apple
Blog Post Date: May 07, 2024
Categories: GDB Alumni, GDB Community, Puppy Raising
![A very happy and very fluffy Lab x Golden guide dog puppy.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Volunteering-Section/Puppy-Raising/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Puppy-Raising-Spokesmodel_web.jpg)
Let's Go! Announcing GDB's New Puppy Raising Guidebook
Blog Post Date: 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.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Lightbox/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/285928/IMG_5630.jpg)
GDB Celebrates National Volunteer Week
Blog Post Date: Apr 08, 2024
Categories: GDB Community, GDB Volunteers, Puppy Raising
![Mary Wilson sits beside her black Lab guide dog, Thor, along the Appalachian Trail.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/315888879_191749443364305_5709251670968823711_n.jpg)
![Four yellow Lab puppies peeking out of a yellow wagon.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Bucket.of.pups.Alex.Johnson.jpg)
Canine Socialization for Puppies and Beyond!
Blog Post Date: Mar 21, 2024
Categories: Dog Care & Health, Puppy Socializing, Canine Research
![A man and his guide dog pose with a woman and her daughter.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Eric-Joelle-Lacey.jpg)
It Takes A Village
Blog Post Date: Mar 13, 2024
Categories: GDB Alumni, GDB Community, Puppy Raising
![Three women and a yellow Lab guide dog.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Diane-Shapiro-and-Henrietta-Cropped.jpg)
![Composite photo of two women with their guide dogs.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/Chantal-and-Maia.jpg)
Client Corner: Maia Scott Talks with Chantal Emmanuelli
Blog Post Date: 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.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/316226/Derek-talking.jpg)
Graduations Showcase GDB's Mission in Action
Blog Post Date: 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.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/316237/Abdul-Kamara-with-puppy-raisers.jpg)
A Story of Kismet, Serendipity, and Fate
Blog Post Date: 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.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_600xAUTO_crop_center-center_none/pongo-ear-mismark.jpg)
One in a Million! Unique Markings in GDB Dogs
Blog Post Date: Jan 18, 2024