Leader Dog Blog

Leader Dogs for the Blind is proud to congratulate our CEO, Melissa Weisse, on receiving the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, one of the highest honors presented by Lions International. A member of the Rochester Lions Club, Melissa was honored with the recognition at a Lions event on Dec. 4, 2025, when more than 200 ...

Travel Day This one was a doozy!  Michigan was blasted with a winter storm dumping a few inches of snow.  I made it to DTW without issue, but my plane wasn’t as lucky.  My flight delay unfortunately left Barry stuck ...

Honoring Leader Dog's Distinguished Volunteers Leader Dogs for the Blind is supported by over 1,500 volunteers, all of whom dedicate their time and hearts to support our mission, bring people who are blind or low vision closer to independence. We ...

The holidays are a wonderful time of year filled with joy and celebration. By planning ahead and choosing events carefully, you can ensure both you and your Future Leader Dog stay safe, happy and successful. When considering an outing, ask ...

Day 1 I'm driving this time, which means a rental from the one rental company in Nacogdoches. They're always very nice to me. And very accommodating. And they always have a vehicle for me. It is, however, almost never the ...

Day 1 Because of an early flight on the "other" airline, I'm spending the night in Houston. It was raining like crazy when I stopped for gas and a quick bite before I got to the hotel. HEB, my favorite ...

Leader Dogs for the Blind seeks volunteers this winter to give puppies their first home and begin their journey toward becoming guide dogs. Rochester Hills, Michigan, November 5, 2025 — At Leader Dogs for the Blind, 65 puppies are ready ...

Lauren Nielsen with Greg & FLD From childhood, my parents taught us to be involved in the community. We all have something to give, we just have to find what inspires us. Growing up in the area and knowing about ...

Day .5 October is Blindness Awareness Month and October 15 is National White Cane Safety Day. So, around this time of year, lots of organizations celebrate the occasion with marches and speakers, etc. Rooster and I represented Leader at the ...

Day 1 You know that old saying? It goes something like "If you pray for patience, God doesn't give you patience. He gives you situations in which you can learn to be patient. And if you ask God for strength, ...