Rudy's Raiser
(You can pull it up larger- but for some reason, the "quality" of the photos aren't near as good - I think blogger might have saved it as a smaller size, sorry!)
Can't believe this little guy is already gone...
(You can pull it up larger- but for some reason, the "quality" of the photos aren't near as good - I think blogger might have saved it as a smaller size, sorry!)
Can't believe this little guy is already gone...
For those of you who are just checking out this blog WELCOME!
This blog follows the life of a guide dog in training.
I raise guide dogs for the blind out of Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto FL (http://www.guidedogs.org/).
The past dogs I've raised are: Brax, Frankie, Toby & Rudy (click the links under the header picture to read more about each one).
I'm currently raising my 5th guide dog puppy "Brandon"
(male yellow Lab - D.O.B. 9-4-11), who I recived on October 30th 2011.
I will keep Brandon for about 12-16 months, then he'll head
IFT (In For Training) back to the guide dog school for 6-8 months of training (plus evaulations) with "professinal" trainers and hopefully will then graduate with a blind person. *Please note though, that only 1 out of every 12 dogs will get "Carrer Changed" due to medical/training issues* I do currently have a guide dog puppy down at the guide dog school (Rudy) who is in "phase 3" (last phase of training) and will hopefully get placed with a blind person soon.
Please feel free to follow -
"Brandon's Life... As a Guide Dog In Training"
Enjoy!
Brandon's Raiser
Feel free to follow this blog and leave comments on the way!
Questions are welcome, I will try to answer them soon after they are asked - feel free to email me with one, or just leave it in a comment.
8 comments:
All we can say is.....WOW! This is fantastic. We watched it all the way through and it was just amazing. What a beautiful way to remember your year with Rudy.
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He is so cute!! Good dog Rudy. :)
Hi Y'all,
What a great tribute. We're sure that Rudy is making everyone proud.
Isn't tomorrow the evening the Petties? Yes, I'm sure it is. We'll be watchin'. Paws crossed!
Hawk aka BrownDog
love it..
Benny & Lily
are you raising again?
Elijah & Hobart II
Elijah,
At this moment, I'm unable to raise another puppy - as I can't afford the dog food/etc & gas to/from puppy meetings. (I had a local business that covered those costs for me - but they aren't doing well in this economy and are unable to continue sponsoring my dogs).
I'm seeking a "sponsor" who could cover those financial needs for me, and if I can find one - I will continue raising guide dog puppies.
I've contacted a couple business, and hopefully will be finding a sponsor in the next couple weeks.
Allison - Rudy's Raiser
I'm so sorry!!! I'll be praying that you are able to find a wonderful sponsor! There are many people out there who love what we do and so I'm sure you'll find someone!
Elijah & Hobart II
Really beautiful. I am raising my first guide dog puppy in Canada. Always nice to read about others.
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