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On the Road with Barry – Morgantown, WV
Day 1 I’m in Morgantown, West Virginia, to visit Debbie. Get this y’all: She’s had dogs from Leader for 40 years! Can you imagine? She’s getting a little orientation and mobility (O&M) brush-up while waiting to apply for her next ...
Continue Reading This Article The First Leader Dog Puppies of 2025: A Special Beginning and the Heart of a Volunteer
The first Leader Dog puppies of 2025 are here! Born on January 7th, this adorable litter of three puppies marks an exciting milestone for Leader Dogs for the Blind and the dedicated volunteers who help bring these dogs into the ...
Continue Reading This Article Reflecting on Three Years of Taking the Lead: A Personal Note
I still remember my first day at Leader Dogs for the Blind when I was asked to help create a podcast. As someone new to the team, I was both excited and nervous about the opportunity to share our clients' ...
Continue Reading This Article Change Lives: Become a Future Leader Dog Puppy Raiser
Have you ever dreamed of making a lasting impact while sharing your life with an adorable puppy? As a Future Leader Dog puppy raiser, you can do exactly that. Every year, dedicated volunteers spend 12-15 months nurturing and training puppies ...
Continue Reading This Article On the Road with Barry (and Sarah) – Phoenix, Arizona
To introduce myself: My name is Sarah Duyck, I am an orientation and mobility (O&M) and field service representative, DeafBlind, at Leader Dogs for the Blind. However, that is an extremely new title for me. Today’s my first day! I ...
Continue Reading This Article On the Road with Barry – North Carolina
Day One I’m flying with the other airline today, so I don’t have high hopes. I’m seated near the back of the cattle car—I mean, cabin—next to two folks who don’t look happy to see me. As I put my ...
Continue Reading This Article On the Road with Barry – West Virginia
Day one I flew into Pittsburg, an airport I really enjoy. It’s a small airport representing a big city. Major flights without the major hassle. I’m on my way to Clarksburg, West Virginia to work with Kris, who I first ...
Continue Reading This Article On the Road with Barry – Morrisville, PA
Day One I flew into Philadelphia, picked up my rental car and set the GPS for my drive out to Morrisville, Philadelphia, which is just across the river from Trenton, New Jersey. I’ve only been to Philadelphia one other time ...
Continue Reading This Article On the Road with Barry – Elgin, Illinois
Day One I traveled from Minneapolis to Chicago on Saturday, got the rental car and on to the hotel. I barely took any time to look around as I was a bit tired of being on the go. Also, the ...
Continue Reading This Article On the Road with Barry – Wisconsin
Day Zero I started this trip a little early this time. I went out to West Texas to visit my mom who had a little surgery. I love my extended family and cherish the time I get to spend with ...
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