Guiding Eyes Dutchess Puppy Raising Region

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Puppy classes are held on Wednesday evenings at the Guiding Eyes Canine Development Center in Patterson, NY Please contact region manager, Helen West, [email protected] for more information.

Thank you Michelle Leo for sitting Irma and continuing her training. Sitters provide a valuable service as volunteers. I...
06/09/2026

Thank you Michelle Leo for sitting Irma and continuing her training. Sitters provide a valuable service as volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, we would love to hear from you.

06/05/2026

Alright humans… Liberty here. 🦮✨
Senior Guide. Full-time professional. Part-time Wayne supervisor.

We need to talk about something very important…
People stroking me while I’m working.

First of all — I get it.
I’m stunning.
Blonde. Glossy. Athletic.
Walking down the street like a four-legged supermodel.

Meanwhile… the bloke on the other end of the harness?
Would be walking into bins if I took a tea break.

Yes Wayne, I said it.

When my harness is on, I’m not out for a social meet-and-greet.
I’m actively preventing this man from headbutting lampposts, stepping into traffic, and missing kerbs like it’s an Olympic sport.

And just in case anyone missed it…
My harness literally says: “Please don’t distract me. I’m a working Guide Dog.”
Yet still…
“Hello beautiful!” stroke stroke
“She’s lovely!”

Meanwhile I’m thinking:
“If you distract me and he walks into a bollard, I’m the one responsible for this operation.”

If you stroke me, whistle at me, click at me or call me while I’m guiding, my focus shifts.
And my focus is the only thing keeping Captain Chaos here walking safely and in a straight line.

Let’s put it this way…
You wouldn’t distract a pilot while they’re landing a plane.
You wouldn’t grab a surgeon mid-operation.
So please don’t distract a guide dog mid-crossing.

Let’s be honest…
Wayne can’t see where he’s going.
He sings randomly.
Talks to himself.
And occasionally forgets where he’s put his own phone.

I am the organised one in this partnership.

So here’s the deal:
Harness ON = I’m working. Ignore me.
Harness OFF = I accept admiration, compliments and world-class fuss.

Best thing you can do?
Talk to Wayne, not me.
I promise I won’t be offended — I’m busy keeping him alive and facing the right direction.

If you didn’t know this before, don’t worry — now you do.
Education is everything and most people mean well. 🧡

Please share this so more people understand how guide dogs really work. And drop a comment if you’ve ever seen a working guide dog being distracted — or if you’ve learned something new today.

Help me do my job properly…
and I’ll keep him Walking Tall.





Check out these beautifully settled dogs all at their handlers workstations. Nice work, everyone.
06/03/2026

Check out these beautifully settled dogs all at their handlers workstations. Nice work, everyone.

On May 27 we gathered at Marist College for a farewell walk for Glitz as this awesome pup goes off to I F T.
05/31/2026

On May 27 we gathered at Marist College for a farewell walk for Glitz as this awesome pup goes off to I F T.

Bath time for Irma. They used a Kong to keep her focused and in the tub until fully bathed and smelling sweet.
05/28/2026

Bath time for Irma. They used a Kong to keep her focused and in the tub until fully bathed and smelling sweet.

On this Memorial Day we remember and honor all individuals who gave their lives to serve and protect our country. (This ...
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day we remember and honor all individuals who gave their lives to serve and protect our country. (This photo features Guiding Eyes for the Blind puppy-in-training Irma, who is being raised by Jenn Escaravage and family. The background is a handmade quilted American Flag).

05/24/2026

Today was ultrasound for Ripple 7 pups at least .

1st time visit to the Walkway-metal grate stairs were a surprise but Glitz handled like a pro! Glitz is being raised by ...
05/24/2026

1st time visit to the Walkway-metal grate stairs were a surprise but Glitz handled like a pro! Glitz is being raised by Suzanne Waters.

Our puppies love to play. Tennis anyone?
05/23/2026

Our puppies love to play. Tennis anyone?

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361 NY/164
Patterson, NY
12563

Telephone

+18664325227

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