Leader Dogs for the Blind provides guide dogs to people who are blind and visually impaired to empower them with lifelong skills for independent daily travel. Each year, over 270 clients attend our 26-day residential training program to be paired with a guide dog. This is a life-changing event that opens the doors to independence, safety and self-confidence.
I took my former Leader Dog Lillian to Nashville while I was on vacation to see my daughter and she just loved it. We went to the Johnny Cash Museum, the Ryman Auditorium, and had lunch at Lulu’s and I was totally confused by crossing where the five streets come together, but Lillian saw the traffic patterns and figured it out, so we had just a marvelous day in music city. Enjoyed every second of it.
noone is commenting this but, criminals generally are confident. and that will rub off on these dogs. also since they are confident they will also be more dominant too the dog making them super obedient. 10/10 program
If the owners of these dogs really trust and believe in them, it’s not a great step to obtain the necessary permission and certification to save their lives unless you know they are really dangerous ! If you know your dog , you know what the correct decision is ! One of my dogs is aggressive to some dogs ,which I blame on her being attacked by a smaller dog when I first got her. She now wears a muzzle and is on-lead full time when outdoors, this is to protect her as much as any other dogs . It would break my heart to have her put down as I know it would be my fault !
So, you are breeding more dogs for this project! What about all the dogs in the shelter that are being put to sleep? Is this just a money maker or what?
But my husband got his guide dog in 97 I think it was her. We were married in 97. He had a golden retriever, his name was Doug. He got Doug from later Dobbs. A wonderful, wonderful dog loved him very much.
I am in TEARS!! Thank you to the inmates on giving back to society. A canine is a humans best friend. Never hurts you or betrays you. I can imagine how hard it must be for them to let go of their best friend to someone else, but it is for a good deed. Thank you Leader Dogs for letting the inmates experience a part of love and joy everyone should have. I believe in second chances. I too have made my mistakes that I regret and wish I could take back, and because of this I was able to change. What made me change was having love from my two dogs, who teach me what love, care and devotion is about. They are my children, I’m devoted to them. I’m glad the inmates got to experience love and learned from their mistakes.
Love these prison dog videos it's a win-win situation. Aww these puppies are adorable. The inmates that are puppy.handlers give them responsibility and a future.outside as dog trainers also.
As much as I wish I had sent my dog to Brandon for training before bringing him home ru-vid.comUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU I am so grateful for this down-to-earth, practical guide. His training techniques and tips really work. Thank you as well for dedicating your life's work to rescue dogs, and to rescuing those of us who want the very best for our 4-legged family members.
I certainly hope they aren't breeding those dogs purposely to become Leader Dogs For the Blind, especially when there are so many dogs in shelters around the country that could be trained just as easily.
Breaks my heart that they BREED 100’s of dogs, instead of taking the time to visit the THOUSANDS of animal shelters around the country where wonderful trainable dogs can be obtained. Those great dogs will be euthanized, along with 4 MILLION shelter dogs annually. This organization is contributing to the exploding dog population - what they don’t tell you --every single puppy they breed is going to work out. The discarded puppies will be dropped off & possibly euthanized. This program contribute to the overpopulation of dogs.
Recidivism rate of 11-13%? This is telling me there needs to be more programs around the country like this. Why are we not putting humane societies in a prison?
