![A woman in a red sweater walking with a black Lab guide dog down a tree-lined path.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_992x700_crop_center-center_none/Amy-Salger-Marsala-15.jpg)
Central Bark Episode 40
The Impact of Rideshare Denials on Service Dog Handlers
Guide Dogs for the Blind surveyed its alumni in the US and Canada to identify common experiences with rideshare denials. In this episode, GDB Alumni Association Manager, Amy Salger, and Lead Researcher, Melba Vélez-Ortiz, share the staggering results and what GDB is doing to ensure that rideshare companies are held accountable for these egregious actions. To learn more, visit guidedogs.com/rideshare for more details.
![A woman in a red sweater walking with a black Lab guide dog down a tree-lined path.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_992x700_crop_center-center_none/Amy-Salger-Marsala-15.jpg)
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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![A woman in a red sweater walking with a black Lab guide dog down a tree-lined path.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Amy-Salger-Marsala-15.jpg)
![Joe is seated on the steps of a trailer on the set of a movie. He wears headphones around his neck and holds a cane in his right hand.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/376527/Joe.jpg)
![Dr. Lynna Feng holds her white dog in an embrace.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Firefly_Barley_Sadie12.jpg)
![A man kneels on the grass next to a black Lab.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/James-Dress.jpg)
![GDB CEO Christine Benninger snuggles a yellow Lab puppy in front of the Puppy Center.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Chris-and-Pup-06.09.21-4.jpg)
![A guide dog handler and a student conduct an informational interview.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/316630/IMG_7400.jpg)
![Marc provides instruction at a crosswalk for a client during a guide dog walk. The Golden Retriever stands between the two men awaiting instructions.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/OM-Immersion-3367.jpg)
![A woman kneels next to a black Lab on a walking path.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Sarah-Elizabeth-Byosiere-1.jpg)
![A woman sits in the open door of a trailer next to a black Lab guide dog.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Aria-Mia-Loberti-On-Set-1.jpg)
![Aria Mia Loberti stands with her hands on her hips smiling widely at the camera. Her black Lab guide dog Ingrid sits in front of her wearing a strand of pearls around her neck.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/306891/Aria-Ingrid-by-Norman-Wong28.jpg)
![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.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/288297/image077.jpg)
![Belo is seated beside a fountain with his black Lab guide dog, Limo by his side.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/286545/IMG_4768.jpg)
![Black and white image of Ness. He is wearing a black tee and sunglasses with a slight smile on his face.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/271445/image0.jpg)
![Dr. Kate kneels beside a yellow Lab. Kate is wearing a black Staff jacket and the dog looks seriously at the camera.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Kate-Kuzminski-5.jpg)
![Cheri is seated beside her yellow Lab guide dog, Martinez, near the coast. Martinez lands a big kiss on her cheek while Cheri laughs.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Cheri-Owen-and-Martinez-04.jpg)
![Christine Benninger holds a newborn yellow Lab puppy next to her face. She is wearing purple scrubs and stands inside the GDB Puppy Center.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Chris-with-First-Pup-of-the-Year-2022-10.jpg)
![Jason walks with his black Lab guide dog, Morry through a pathway lined on either side with tall rose bushes.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Jason-Doorish-and-Morry-6.jpg)
![Family photo of the Edwards family including GDB clients Ethan and Elyssa. Ethan's yellow Lab guide dog, Ginsburg, stands by his side.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/EdwardsFamily-2022-Color-29.jpg)
![Shane is seated with their black Lab guide dog, Chevelle, seated in front of them. They hold up an award and smile broadly.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/269324/5EA0D94E-870C-46CC-9D24-9546827859C3.jpg)
![A young adult is seated beside a yellow Lab guide dog following a guided walk during Camp GDB.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/IMG_3168.jpg)
![Mary Wilson sits beside her black Lab guide dog, Thor, along the Appalachian Trail.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/315888879_191749443364305_5709251670968823711_n.jpg)
![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.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/00100dPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190205123033832_COVER.jpg)
![A smiling woman holds a puppy.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/PuppyPodPic2022.jpg)
![Steve walks beside his black Lab K9 Buddy, Bill. Steve holds a leash in one hand and his partner's arm in the other.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Bill-and-Steve-walk.jpg)
![Headshot of Dr. Arielle Silverman. She has brown curly hair and is wearing a dark green top.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Arielle-High-Res-Photo.jpg)
![Jake Koch with his black Lab guide dog, Forli](https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/gdb-assets/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/228665/Jake-Koch-and-Forli-3.jpg)
![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.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Brooke-and-Davos.jpg)
![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.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Kate-Hano-and-Jitney-05.jpg)
![A man kneels next to his guide dog.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Paul-Castle.jpg)
![Melba stands with her yellow Lab guide dog Chad on the campus of the college where she is tenured professor. She smiles widely at the camera.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/249079/jQvaNR4Q-1.jpg)
![Jenna with her black pet dog in the snow above a blue lake.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Jenna-and-Keeva-Donnor-Lake.jpg)
![Jenna is seated beside her pet dog in front of a high desert vista.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Jenna-and-Keeva-Salt-Wash-View.jpg)
![A portrait of Joey and a yellow Lab guide dog in a wooded area.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Careers-Testimonials/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Joey.jpg)
![Jen smiles brightly at the camera in a selfie.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/JenB-Bio-Pic.jpg)
![Promotional image of Central Bark episode 6 featuring two side by side images of Ava Basso and her yellow Lab guide dog and Gabriella Drago and her black Lab guide dog. The images appear to be on a cell phone. Text on the image reads "TikTok Takeover with Gabriella Drago and Ava Basso"](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/246777/Welcome-to_2022-03-24-165526_scpk.jpg)
![Dr. Alex snuggles a yellow Lab puppy during surgery prep. She smiles behind her personal protective equipment.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Vet-Clinic-Activities-5.22-16.jpg)
![A volunteer puppy raiser gets a smooch from a yellow Lab puppy.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/About-Section/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Puppy-Raiser-01.jpg)
![Amit Ahuja hugs his black Lab guide dog, Tashi.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Amit-Ahuja-Tashi-09.jpg)
![In this photo, Jane walks with her yellow Lab guide dog, Pilaf, along a coastal trail with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. Jane smiles while looking forward and Pilaf looks focused on their destination.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Blog/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/img_7992_26027654608_o.jpg)
![Christine Benninger holds a newborn yellow Lab puppy next to her face. She is wearing purple scrubs and stands inside the GDB Puppy Center.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Chris-with-First-Pup-of-the-Year-2022-10.jpg)
![A woman sits at a desk behind a microphone with her guide dog by her side.](https://www.guidedogs.com/uploads/images/Podcast/_516x344_crop_center-center_none/Podcast-Host-Theresa-Stern.jpg)