State decides not to buy Guide Dog land

Guide Dogs of the Desert has canceled plans to move its training facility to Hemet this month after an offer to buy its Whitewater location was withdrawn.

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This post was written by Dog Training Tips and News on June 27, 2010

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Trainers have plenty of faith in Star guide dogs progress

FELIXSTOWE: Trainee guide dog Faith has been given a good report showing she is making excellent progress as she looks forward to her role in life.

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This post was written by Dog Training Tips and News on June 25, 2010

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Tehachapi Puppy Training For Guide Dogs Of America

In the United States, nearly 7,000 guide dogs help their visually impaired owners navigate on a day to day basis. Susie Atherton is hoping her four-month-old puppy in training, Simon, has what it takes.

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A guide dog can be an invaluable companion

As the Information Officer for Scotland for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association, we are trying to dispel some of the myths that are out there as to who can apply for a guide dog.

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Lighthouse leader excited about getting guide dog

Sylvia Stinson Perez wields a mean cane, but she says she has seen the light about guide dogs. The executive director of Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind, Perez prides herself on her independence despite her worsening vision. She leaves today, Saturday, for "rigorous training" for 26 days with a guide dog.

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This post was written by Dog Training Tips and News on May 21, 2010

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