Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines

It's #NationalServiceDogMonth! We asked our recent graduates what having a service dog means to them. Here's what they had to say:

Big shout out to GDA | TLC graduate team Priscilla Gagné and Zophia! Priscilla will be competing at the #Paris2024 Paralympic games in Judo for the Canadian National Team.

It's #TongueOutTuesday over here! Tell me you have the cutest dog ever without telling me you have the cutest dog ever. We'll go first:

🎒🐾 Puppy Pre-K is in session! Our little trainees are starting their journey to becoming life-changing guide dogs and service dogs. instagram.com/reel/C-d3arqy4…

#BackToSchool season! Today was the first day of Puppy Pre-K for our newest litters! It's a lot of work being this cute! #BigYawns

Did you know? Puppy raisers help shape the future of our guide dogs and service dogs by raising them for 16 months before formal training begins! Head to the link in our bio if you want to learn more about #PuppyRaising !

Paw-pcorn and #pups?! This movie gets 5/5 #Paws!⭐️ We’d like to give a huge thanks to @Lionsgate for inviting us to their exclusive private screening of @ArthurTheKing! Our adorable future #servicedogs and #guidedogs and their handlers had blast!

GDA|TLC will be closed on Monday, February 19th, in observance of Presidents' Day.

It's hard to have a bad day with a dog by your side 💜

At GDA|TLC, we believe that a well-trained service dog partner offers new opportunities for greater independence, enhanced mobility, and social interaction.

Answer this: "You know you're a puppy raiser when..."

Our puppies are born with a special purpose, and we nurture their development as they grow so they can become confident puppies and, eventually a highly-skilled service dog.

“The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog.” – M.K. Clinton

Puppy raisers range from families with kids to empty-nesters, full-time workers to retirees, and people with pets to those who've never had one. But they all have one thing in common: The desire to raise a puppy that will go on to help someone lead a life of greater independence.

"Life is too short not to play in the sand with your pup." Leave a ❤️ in the comments if you agree!

At GDA|TLC, we take a well-balanced approach to our guide dog training. Our philosophy focuses on praise as the primary reward for good guide work. This method allows for a deep and trusting bond between the handler and the guide dog.

When you support GDA|TLC, the joy comes from knowing you're making a real difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Your contribution helps them in their pursuit of increased independence and mobility.

Make new friends.  Make memories.  Make a difference.  Raise a service dog puppy with GDA | TLC! 🐾

Because everyone needs a puppy on their feed 🐾 Anyone with the time to commit to training a puppy can help transform the life of someone with a disability by raising a service dog puppy. Visit the link below to learn more! ow.ly/Cb8s50QhzY9

Our puppies at GDA|TLC aren’t just cute; they are the foundation of our life-changing work 🐾