"THE VILLAGES EXPOSURE"

 Friday the 15th of February, our obedience class was held in The Villages, at the Spanish Springs town square.  Many area residents enjoyed watching the dogs train, afterwards asking questions about the Guide Dog program.

 Photographers from The Villages Daily Sun newspaper were there taking pictures, and video while the class did its obedience training. 

Area Coordinator, Betty Van Dellen working with Nancy Schmelzer and "Gabby"

Suzanne Pahls with "Trapper"

and Nancy with "Gabby"

Ben Bond with "Sammy"

and Carl Tyner with "Mark"

Retired Guide "Patriot" enjoying his retirement, was  just watching for a change.

Daily Sun reporter Katie Sartoris, was there writing an article on Southeastern Guide Dogs newest puppy raiser group located right here in

Central Florida.

Nancy and "Gabby"

The Villages Daily Sun Photographer, taking photos of Carl & "Mark" and Ben & "Sammy"

After class, it was off to Flippers Pizzeria in downtown Spanish Springs for lunch.

Our next blog posting will focus on 

 "Trapper 1A12" who will be returning to Southeastern Guide Dogs campus on March 9th,  for her formal harness training at Guide Dog U



"OUR FIRST MEETING"

 

"Alone we can do so little; Together we can do so much."
Helen Keller on Unity

 

 

Our AC (area coordinator) Betty Van Dellen led us in a obedience session and a practice city walk during our first puppy raiser meeting held at the town square in Leesburg, Florida on Feb 8th, 2013


"Obedience Session"

 

 

 

"City Walk"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A special "Thank You" to Rachel and Chrissy for their interest and help during the class!

 

After class we met for lunch

 

 

 





 

As the puppies progress and develop their obedience skills, one thing else developes, the wonderful and lasting relationships between the Puppy Raisers.