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Therapy dogs like Poppy can provide comfort and emotional support to people in the justice system, give a sense of normalcy, assist with facilitating communication, provide a healthy distraction from a trauma response and a physical source of calming touch.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh7hITGnwt0HDDMDSFsBQT8sXKXeI8Be-YOPoSExSJufKszPU312N9F0bpHt6mcWw8VHBbNidXQX0jTbhjEXGmkDEFTlVGj1NdPIWvxf3e4X6PGjyBxES48F-W0qytGL70oG3rtB6zBNWRYtm4FztE94htd3n6HOK4gZZRDC-3OYhqajQ_t3gzzUufSz_8\/s1850\/Therapy_%20Dog_Poppy_from_Guide_Dogs_Victoria_sworn_in_on_October_4_as_part_of_Court_Dog_Program.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1345\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh7hITGnwt0HDDMDSFsBQT8sXKXeI8Be-YOPoSExSJufKszPU312N9F0bpHt6mcWw8VHBbNidXQX0jTbhjEXGmkDEFTlVGj1NdPIWvxf3e4X6PGjyBxES48F-W0qytGL70oG3rtB6zBNWRYtm4FztE94htd3n6HOK4gZZRDC-3OYhqajQ_t3gzzUufSz_8\/s16000\/Therapy_%20Dog_Poppy_from_Guide_Dogs_Victoria_sworn_in_on_October_4_as_part_of_Court_Dog_Program.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EPoppy will be able to provide support to court users in several settings such as in the courtroom, court foyer and waiting areas, mediation rooms, and during Court Children Services interviews of parents and children. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe Courts conducted a pilot program between November 2022 and February 2023 which involved Court Dog Lucy, who was generously loaned to the Courts by the Victorian Office of Public Prosecutions. Of those who were surveyed about the pilot, 100% of respondents agreed that: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EHaving a court facility dog in the building was positive. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThey\/their client felt supported by the presence of a court facility dog. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;;\"\u003E✔️\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIf they\/their client attended court again, they would like the ability to request the support of a court facility dog. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe Hon Will Alstergren AO, Chief Justice of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia explains the positive impact Poppy will have on people who engage with the court system. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The Courts are extremely pleased to welcome Poppy as our official Court Therapy Dog. This is the first time that a therapy or facility dog has been used in Australian federal courts, and backed by behavioural science and the experiences of Courts all around the world, the benefits to litigants will be significant. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EA professionally trained facility dog can provide support to people experiencing stress and offer a positive and calming distraction to an overwhelming situation. Poppy will help the court experience be more trauma-sensitive and enable people to find their voice, furthering the administration of justice. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOur Hobart registry is preparing for Court Dog Zoey to commence later in the year, and I am confident that these programs will be extended nationally in the near future. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWe are extremely thankful to \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EVictorian Bar Foundation\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E for their incredible support for this initiative, I am very pleased to honorarily ‘swear in’ Poppy to the Courts today. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiTu0pUO7ws0Z8g4eeTuUl1lwt5tRoUx3jFNOeK3U4pzAXGvpDxwYC63VX1jyVsenzSQWy_Uh1RBe7XU3qhQy9Tt9YrNGk9ljBiecpX1powa1sVl28BWJ9BRBBkvmRAMfDVENBKvwgueHKIRGRyY7_JMtpAlhXtFsZaMCnrPfE5-RexUbW9aja7tU4n3F4\/s1657\/Guide_Dogs_Victoria_Therapy_Dog_Poppy_sworn_into_Court_Dog_Program_starting_from_4th_October_2023.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1657\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiTu0pUO7ws0Z8g4eeTuUl1lwt5tRoUx3jFNOeK3U4pzAXGvpDxwYC63VX1jyVsenzSQWy_Uh1RBe7XU3qhQy9Tt9YrNGk9ljBiecpX1powa1sVl28BWJ9BRBBkvmRAMfDVENBKvwgueHKIRGRyY7_JMtpAlhXtFsZaMCnrPfE5-RexUbW9aja7tU4n3F4\/w290-h400\/Guide_Dogs_Victoria_Therapy_Dog_Poppy_sworn_into_Court_Dog_Program_starting_from_4th_October_2023.jpg\" width=\"290\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EDr Russell Harrison, General Manager Dog and Vision Services at Guide Dogs Victoria sheds light on the pivotal role Therapy Dogs can play in our society. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Not every Guide Dog puppy is suited to becoming a fully qualified Guide Dog. Some dogs like Poppy have the perfect nature and training to offer support as a Therapy Dog, placed in unique situations to provide companionship and offer emotional support to those in need. I have worked with Poppy to ensure she up to the task, and I know she will have an incredibly positive impact on the wellbeing of people navigating the Family Court system.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe Victorian Bar Foundation’s Chairman, the Hon. John Digby KC, comments that the Victorian Bar Foundation is both proud and delighted to support Poppy, the Family Court’s inaugural Therapy Dog. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“The Victorian Bar Foundation is confident that Poppy will be a supportive and calming presence within the Court for those Victorian families facing the difficult and stressful experience of a family law dispute. We believe Poppy is a most worthwhile initiative of Chief Justice Alstergren AO KC and the Federal Circuit and Family Court.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout the Victorian Bar Foundation\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Victorian Bar Foundation is the Victorian Bar’s not for profit charitable organisation. The Victorian Bar Foundation works to promote a number of causes in the community, including supporting the provision of legal education, providing information about the legal system, the role of barristers in the legal system and the role of law in society.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E  \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Guide Dogs Australia\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGuide Dogs Australia is a brand that represents Australia’s state and territory-based Guide Dogs organisations. Guide Dogs delivers a range of essential services to children, teenagers, adults, and older Australians who are blind or have low vision, helping them to lead a life of their choosing and reach their individual goals. Alongside Guide Dogs Victoria’s mission to assist people with low vision or blindness gain the freedom and independence to move safely and confidently around their communities, they also provide Therapy Dogs. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003EAbout Therapy Dogs\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile best known for matching Guide Dogs to people with low vision or blindness, the organisation also works to place Therapy Dogs with people who experience mental or physical health conditions, or those suffering from isolation caused by age or illness. Therapy Dogs can be placed with individuals or in facilities such as schools, nursing homes, psychologists, counsellors, rehabilitation clinics and even courtrooms to provide companionship and emotional support. As such, we specially select dogs for these programs that are skilled at providing a sense of calm and comfort.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFacility Dogs are special types of Therapy Dogs that are trained to work in a particular place with a Handler. Facility Dogs can support people by: \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003Eproviding a point of conversation and helping people to engage;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u0026nbsp;offering support to people who may feel isolated or uncomfortable in the situation or facility;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ecreating a distraction from any negative feelings and reducing stress or anxiety.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003EIt’s important to know that Therapy Dogs are not considered ‘Assistance Dogs’, which means they’re not trained to provide specific health supports. However, thanks to their unique skills—and the fact they’ve usually been through a large part of the formal Guide Dog training program—Therapy Dogs are fully qualified to offer comfort, loyalty, friendship, and love to people with all kinds of conditions and abilities.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor more information, or to view dog placement criteria and apply for a Therapy Dog, visit the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/vic.guidedogs.com.au\/therapy-dogs\/?_gl=1*1f7zo5n*_ga*NDYzOTM2MTc3LjE2ODg0NDYzODM.*_ga_QLMK8LJMRM*MTY5NTc3NjUyNC40OC4xLjE2OTU3NzY1MzEuNTMuMC4w\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria’s website\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAbout the Federal Circuit and the Family Court of Australia\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) and (Division 2) deal with nearly all of Australia’s family law cases (excluding those in WA). Cases often involve disputes relating to children and property\/finances. Many of the cases before the Courts are complex and raise issues of family violence or other risks, allegations of child abuse or serious physical harm. In addition to family law, the FCFCOA (Division 2) has jurisdiction in other federal law matters such as administrative law, bankruptcy, industrial relations, migration and consumer law. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Courts prioritise the assessment and management of risk and harm to children and vulnerable parties who are involved in the family law system. Parties are also given ongoing opportunities for dispute resolution where it is safe to do so. For cases that proceed to litigation, the Courts provide a modern, transparent and efficient system of justice which is aimed at directing parties through the process as safely, quickly and efficiently as possible without undue delay.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 4th October 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/2390350859816512246\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/10\/therapy-dog-poppy-sworn-into-australian.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2390350859816512246"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/2390350859816512246"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/10\/therapy-dog-poppy-sworn-into-australian.html","title":"Therapy Dog Poppy sworn into Australian Federal Court "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEh2L-J3-wmI9C4K8Zusqrq9YGKlrLdBfN0N-sTIx4MJAqf1SURt9Gokd7YvoY1oRPt1blrYnIfIZ3Ko2__yNGJTLaqRfbu75J1xHON-7V8RVEq7Iq4xOIh7mb_2_TKu3yufzPyGWLM9SVsL-QOz1F6JmPOUNFGPai9RRXjxVHBz-v5meeFtgMeNNVSC2bo\/s72-c\/Therapy_Dog_%20Poppy_sworn_%20into_the_Federal_Circuit_and_Family_Court_of_Australia.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-7443029549242321693"},"published":{"$t":"2023-09-13T16:56:00.009+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-10-12T15:05:45.434+11:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FURBO"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"GUIDE DOGS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"LIFESTYLE"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"SPRING CLEANING"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Amazon Alexa teams up with Guide Dogs to launch new program"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjLxEY6HhBcK1thpmZgAkEKJZaXZBEXQJgefboTjJ1Dvuu1MtSyrX0RGA6s1F0Zx7u2_cnMmFY8141xk08uYg0RzIGQPtrVPTkXvIAy2JcvnT_ybrND4NCn2QantJSkLoIhVnnihfl3_WpSbN440V4JwgjMU6GUvuMnsVDhMvdTCTJuKTHA1Hq8oEHUQn4\/s1850\/Guide%20Dogs%20and%20Alexa%20pilot%20program%20-%20Abby%20Jayasuriya%20and%20her%20Guide%20Dog%20Duke.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjLxEY6HhBcK1thpmZgAkEKJZaXZBEXQJgefboTjJ1Dvuu1MtSyrX0RGA6s1F0Zx7u2_cnMmFY8141xk08uYg0RzIGQPtrVPTkXvIAy2JcvnT_ybrND4NCn2QantJSkLoIhVnnihfl3_WpSbN440V4JwgjMU6GUvuMnsVDhMvdTCTJuKTHA1Hq8oEHUQn4\/s16000\/Guide%20Dogs%20and%20Alexa%20pilot%20program%20-%20Abby%20Jayasuriya%20and%20her%20Guide%20Dog%20Duke.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EAmazon Alexa teams up with Guide Dogs to launch new Alexa program for blind and low vision community  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is renowned for its work providing blind and low vision Australians with highly skilled dogs that help their owners move through the world safely and independently.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn 2022, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAmazon\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E launched a successful pilot program, proving \u003Ci\u003EAlexa\u003C\/i\u003E could complement their great services and further enhance life at home for their community members. 60% of \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E clients preferred to access information through Alexa over other channels, with half of clients accessing that information more frequently. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is now underway with its \u003Ci\u003EAlexa\u003C\/i\u003E install program, gifting clients an \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EEcho Dot\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, home installation and education, with the option for participants to self-fund additional smart home devices.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiee2wXpORHkFIrQ8VVoSwnOvbc8lnz0XrJEkbm43dbJNLpPvZjdwm8IxPLWJBYFO24_JN8t3KD3Ho0BxdpyR1mLqp4EcotekU3x7_Q9460k4b5RLn-_2Y0BdgWYNhqS3ZsTk2avAF6lMqQJw5RZDfHejncziHbmlzwPzcbUseG28VSdtPCI-o3eU_LcXs\/s1850\/Amazon%20Alexa%20teams%20up%20with%20Guide%20Dogs%20to%20launch%20new%20Alexa%20program%20-%20Amazon%20Echo%20Dot%20gifted%20to%20clients.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiee2wXpORHkFIrQ8VVoSwnOvbc8lnz0XrJEkbm43dbJNLpPvZjdwm8IxPLWJBYFO24_JN8t3KD3Ho0BxdpyR1mLqp4EcotekU3x7_Q9460k4b5RLn-_2Y0BdgWYNhqS3ZsTk2avAF6lMqQJw5RZDfHejncziHbmlzwPzcbUseG28VSdtPCI-o3eU_LcXs\/s16000\/Amazon%20Alexa%20teams%20up%20with%20Guide%20Dogs%20to%20launch%20new%20Alexa%20program%20-%20Amazon%20Echo%20Dot%20gifted%20to%20clients.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThey have also launched a Guide Dogs for Alexa skill, which provides voice access to Guide Dogs news, information about Guide Dogs services, a calendar of upcoming accessible events, and for clients seeking further support, ability to request a call back.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ETwo of the pilot program participants, Abby and Gavan, share their experiences integrating Alexa into their home. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAlexa at home with Abby and Duke \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAbby first experienced vision impairment as a toddler, before she was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at age 3. She has had her guide dog Duke for six months and works passionately to advocate for more accessible technology for the vision impaired community.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESince discovering Alexa during the pilot program, Abby has enjoyed using her voice to access the Guide Dogs newsletter, play rain sounds as part of her bedtime routine and complete a guided HIIT workout everyday via the 7-minute workout skill.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EDuke is loving Alexa too, now that Abby has added an \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2020\/11\/ecovacs-robotics-launches-deebot-u2-pro.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EEcovacs robot vacuum\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E to help manage his fur and a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/06\/furbo-launches-new-360-dog-camera.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EFurbo pet treat dispenser\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, both controlled via Alexa from any room in the house. “Alexa, treat Duke!” is a favourite command in their home.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEieUT-de_5AgbViogP6L01O0C9HIHWDZhwRew9UuuNvdqDywce6wnH03nvolwRPO1xVL0GueX3N_rb-zHqRUIAf2vpNXM9MlDsHToq_QuuQsJY8ol-ttbqs2fDXoyvuZM5VYVcbkiEDZsNCn95RIlg8POMuDKmaCBr2edITG4p0xIlKYGjyMDGH79QMLDc\/s1850\/Guide%20Dogs%20partner%20with%20Alexa%20gifting%20an%20Echo%20Dot%20to%20clients%20for%20a%20new%20program%20-%20Abby%20Jayasuriya%20on%20her%20laptop%20and%20her%20Guide%20Dog%20Duke.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEieUT-de_5AgbViogP6L01O0C9HIHWDZhwRew9UuuNvdqDywce6wnH03nvolwRPO1xVL0GueX3N_rb-zHqRUIAf2vpNXM9MlDsHToq_QuuQsJY8ol-ttbqs2fDXoyvuZM5VYVcbkiEDZsNCn95RIlg8POMuDKmaCBr2edITG4p0xIlKYGjyMDGH79QMLDc\/s16000\/Guide%20Dogs%20partner%20with%20Alexa%20gifting%20an%20Echo%20Dot%20to%20clients%20for%20a%20new%20program%20-%20Abby%20Jayasuriya%20on%20her%20laptop%20and%20her%20Guide%20Dog%20Duke.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAbby Jayasuriya and her Guide Dog Duke are among the first to embrace the possibilities of Alexa.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Now that I have an \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EEcho Dot\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, I’m using Alexa for everything,” Abby said. “I really like listening to the latest Guide Dogs newsletter and using it for shopping, for example, I can add things like \u003Ci\u003EDentastix\u003C\/i\u003E to my cart really easily through Alexa. I’m excited to be exploring more home automation options too.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGreater convenience for Gavan, Tippy and Zach with Alexa \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGavan also has \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ERetinitis Pigmentosa\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E, discovered when he was 16. He studied genetics and worked in science research until his late twenties when his vision deteriorated. He has a working guide dog, Tippy, and a retired guide dog, Zach, who are very loved members of the family.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFor Gavan, Alexa is a tool of convenience – whether using it to turn on his coffee machine from bed, listen to the news in the shower or to talk to his Ring doorbell. For Gavan, it’s as simple as listening for the audible chime from his \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003EEcho Dot\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, then saying “Alexa, talk to front door” to communicate with his visitors.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhDBFJ-ywBfFJ16vGNvgNt65mToHgv7IOKXQr1uquaDPKPyuCHCf9uV3YoSF7k77OdVgiLssDSpMIoxqNq9NyUd-rrV-Nf3uEmdhje0YruqEmnF6er8mjHKNzhslAPeaEjrncKrCDRbJycpmp2Oh_oBmvg764EEtOAEOWVx72hp01h9sQ2ARO3A5Gv2drE\/s1850\/Guide%20Dogs%20partners%20with%20Alexa%20for%20new%20program%20-%20Echo%20Dot%20gifted%20to%20clients%20like%20Gavan%20at%20his%20laptop.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhDBFJ-ywBfFJ16vGNvgNt65mToHgv7IOKXQr1uquaDPKPyuCHCf9uV3YoSF7k77OdVgiLssDSpMIoxqNq9NyUd-rrV-Nf3uEmdhje0YruqEmnF6er8mjHKNzhslAPeaEjrncKrCDRbJycpmp2Oh_oBmvg764EEtOAEOWVx72hp01h9sQ2ARO3A5Gv2drE\/s16000\/Guide%20Dogs%20partners%20with%20Alexa%20for%20new%20program%20-%20Echo%20Dot%20gifted%20to%20clients%20like%20Gavan%20at%20his%20laptop.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Alexa offers the security of being able to communicate with visitors at my front door without having to open it, as well as the ability to turn on my coffee machine from the comfort bed,” says Gavan Harrison.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“I can see the biggest benefits of Alexa for the less digitally literate people in our community. They can use just their voice to access the world and boost their sense of community.” \u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EThe Guide Dogs Alexa program – today and into the future \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Partnering with the Amazon team, Guide Dogs has delivered a new capability for the blind and low vision community that enables the community to stay up to date with newsletters, talk with our team and learn about our services all by just having a conversation with Alexa,” says \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs NSW\/ACT \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EChief Technology Officer, Glenn Mason. “We are continuing to invest in the platform and are now working on new capabilities to further improve the customer experience for our Clients.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“It’s been our great pleasure to work with Guide Dogs on this project,” says Country Manager, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAmazon Alexa\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, Kate Burleigh. “We know Alexa is a great tool for every user, but we’re especially proud of our Alexa for Everyone work which maximises accessibility. Every partnership helps us to learn more about the needs of different communities and further enhance what Alexa has to offer.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 12th September 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/09\/guide-dogs-encourages-gifts-in-wills.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGuide Dogs encourages Gifts in Wills\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/7443029549242321693\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/09\/amazon-alexa-teams-up-with-guide-dogs.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7443029549242321693"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/7443029549242321693"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/09\/amazon-alexa-teams-up-with-guide-dogs.html","title":"Amazon Alexa teams up with Guide Dogs to launch new program"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjLxEY6HhBcK1thpmZgAkEKJZaXZBEXQJgefboTjJ1Dvuu1MtSyrX0RGA6s1F0Zx7u2_cnMmFY8141xk08uYg0RzIGQPtrVPTkXvIAy2JcvnT_ybrND4NCn2QantJSkLoIhVnnihfl3_WpSbN440V4JwgjMU6GUvuMnsVDhMvdTCTJuKTHA1Hq8oEHUQn4\/s72-c\/Guide%20Dogs%20and%20Alexa%20pilot%20program%20-%20Abby%20Jayasuriya%20and%20her%20Guide%20Dog%20Duke.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-388227072406326605"},"published":{"$t":"2023-07-05T13:04:00.003+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-07-14T09:56:36.616+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG EVENTS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FUNDRAISER"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"GUIDE DOGS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"UPCOMING EVENTS"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Guide Dogs Australia PAWGUST - August 2023"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiLw4PkmjXeiXUqsfVYVR1a25zxRQIgpBYpWIelgQlLTObQoJ0gLdsyKLY5IoHD4t-mPgUNDdjuteRPBMXZyFeceVToTUUO0kC8N0WsLT6Wtv2oUwMglGRRKiWZhu0U8_PodYqtu22g-jg-gkLqFuVxJMMMp3HhkaMYr8BWoM1H9Ongmt3MufvXdzmE-ZY\/s1850\/Guide_Dogs_Australia_Pawgust_2023_Fundraiser_young_woman_sitting%20withd_smiling_Labrador_wearing_orange_dog_bandana.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1353\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiLw4PkmjXeiXUqsfVYVR1a25zxRQIgpBYpWIelgQlLTObQoJ0gLdsyKLY5IoHD4t-mPgUNDdjuteRPBMXZyFeceVToTUUO0kC8N0WsLT6Wtv2oUwMglGRRKiWZhu0U8_PodYqtu22g-jg-gkLqFuVxJMMMp3HhkaMYr8BWoM1H9Ongmt3MufvXdzmE-ZY\/s16000\/Guide_Dogs_Australia_Pawgust_2023_Fundraiser_young_woman_sitting%20withd_smiling_Labrador_wearing_orange_dog_bandana.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003EGet ready to put your best paw forward for the most exhilarating challenge of the year: PAWGUST!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EThroughout the month of August, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E invites you and your furry companions to embark on a 30-day adventure that will get tails wagging.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EIt’s simple, brave the cold and commit to walking or running every day for the month of August. Choose your challenge and walk or run 60km, 100km or even 125km, knowing that every step you take will have a paw-sitive impact.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgcLFBMCFqiUndSHoRYyKqRTzds3As3TS0I9r009eah0H8kcLu294O39wevUAGpyYI8xaNAd8HpxueQwiDQP9Po1CSyfmP3QSrtbBR-YaLQGgBYMUw64j4KozE2z_VmAoHcIXgW2GGL9xVBhSe1BDcgZXSLPF3FBzsBIUOy9I-Ykv1JeXHo8z7BiecSzxo\/s1748\/Guide_Dogs_Australia_Pawgust_2023_Fundraiser_Walk_any_distance_during_August.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1240\" data-original-width=\"1748\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgcLFBMCFqiUndSHoRYyKqRTzds3As3TS0I9r009eah0H8kcLu294O39wevUAGpyYI8xaNAd8HpxueQwiDQP9Po1CSyfmP3QSrtbBR-YaLQGgBYMUw64j4KozE2z_VmAoHcIXgW2GGL9xVBhSe1BDcgZXSLPF3FBzsBIUOy9I-Ykv1JeXHo8z7BiecSzxo\/s16000\/Guide_Dogs_Australia_Pawgust_2023_Fundraiser_Walk_any_distance_during_August.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EAs a fitness and fundraising challenge, PAWGUST not only helps you and your dog \u003Cb\u003Eimprove your physical and mental health by walking or running\u003C\/b\u003E throughout August, but you'll also help support the training of Guide Dog pups, transforming them into life-changing companions.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESince the first PAWGUST challenge in 2018, these fundraisers have \u003Cb\u003Esupported 120 Guide Dogs \u003C\/b\u003Ethrough their training and \u003Cb\u003Eraised $6 million dollars\u003C\/b\u003E. Funds raised throughout PAWGUST go towards funding our wide range of services that help people with vision loss to enhance their mobility and independence.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs Australia\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E receives minimal government funding and therefore relies on the generous support of the community to fund programs and services such as: Guide Dogs, Orientation and mobility services, Assistance Dogs, Daily Living Services, Adaptive Technology, Client Support and Client Advocacy.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhonK6yPVa8r5kRSxP2pGzX4Ao6rGAObRcNlIkD18EF43hOeB1TdwkqGHkPY1xnACWrHfqk6AYA9GC-OU40xDm8cS8Tkc9Gp3rGgEKK4W2QFA26EKW-ilVv9Cdq4-IcILvPadXMn61WKMVtKHF9mxPCftM2VkEz5jkNhwDDu0BrjOTWrF6V7KGNZU2P8zc\/s1748\/Guide_Dogs_Australia_Pawgust_2023_Fundraiser_How_It_Works.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1240\" data-original-width=\"1748\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhonK6yPVa8r5kRSxP2pGzX4Ao6rGAObRcNlIkD18EF43hOeB1TdwkqGHkPY1xnACWrHfqk6AYA9GC-OU40xDm8cS8Tkc9Gp3rGgEKK4W2QFA26EKW-ilVv9Cdq4-IcILvPadXMn61WKMVtKHF9mxPCftM2VkEz5jkNhwDDu0BrjOTWrF6V7KGNZU2P8zc\/s16000\/Guide_Dogs_Australia_Pawgust_2023_Fundraiser_How_It_Works.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003ETo make it even more exciting, you can dig up a bunch of exclusive PAWGUST rewards along the way! Register now and receive a\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003Efree PAWGUST Poop Bag Holder and Roll\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;when you receive your first donation! (within 48 hours of registering). So grab your best mate, leash up, and take the lead for Guide Dog pups!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EMeet Guide Dog Graduate Jonah\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EBorn in PAWGUST 2019, Jonah was part of our second PAWGUST Litter.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj4SNbHQccXq4Czc0bjU3vgaCC_RVqBLPojfdjp39wFAJuhyrXVc2xg-IA8yJOv1UpzpCz7eQ_1s0l8r1yK6RrqY1rgLn7eHFJPDv91F7NsPSYLcEzQ4l4pQFEIwnCKQDy0lYpDCOXCpRJ4nxK1ERaM8GsMgLZJ_G_28NMZCRE_-DUfA5jZAecMDb8ljx0\/s600\/Guide_Dog_Jonah_born_during_PAWGUST_2019_who_graduated_in_2021.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"600\" data-original-width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEj4SNbHQccXq4Czc0bjU3vgaCC_RVqBLPojfdjp39wFAJuhyrXVc2xg-IA8yJOv1UpzpCz7eQ_1s0l8r1yK6RrqY1rgLn7eHFJPDv91F7NsPSYLcEzQ4l4pQFEIwnCKQDy0lYpDCOXCpRJ4nxK1ERaM8GsMgLZJ_G_28NMZCRE_-DUfA5jZAecMDb8ljx0\/w400-h400\/Guide_Dog_Jonah_born_during_PAWGUST_2019_who_graduated_in_2021.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWe followed Jonah through shopping centre visits, grooming appointments, grocery store visits (a hard one for a Labrador!) and bus trips, and he was always one paw ahead.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EJonah is a lovely, intelligent dog who knows he has a very imPAWtant job. As soon as Jonah’s harness is put on, he is straight into serious Guide Dog mode. But once the harness is off, Jonah’s playful, funny side comes out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EJonah completed his formal Guide Dog training and was matched with James in 2021. “When I got the call to say I had been matched with Jonah, I was ecstatic - completely over the moon. It took two or three days before the news that I matched with Jonah really sunk in” says James.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDuring their time together, Jonah has changed James’ life in more ways than one. “As amazing as Jonah is at getting me out and about safely and independently, that is only about 70% of what he brings to my life. More than that, he is my companion and my “partner in crime”. He is so much more than a dog to me”.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELet's walk, run, and change lives, one step at a time. Are you ready? Let the PAWGUST adventure begin!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EVisit \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pawgust.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Ewww.pawgust.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to register and learn more about this incredible event.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EShare your PAWGUST journey using #PAWGUST and inspire others to join the pack!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E#PAWGUST #GuideDogsAustralia #ChangingLives #DogLovers #JoinThePack\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/07\/aussie-dogs-acting-up-with-owners-back.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGuide Dogs Australia's survey: Aussie dogs acting up with owners back at work\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/388227072406326605\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/07\/guide-dogs-australia-pawgust-august-2023.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/388227072406326605"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/388227072406326605"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/07\/guide-dogs-australia-pawgust-august-2023.html","title":"Guide Dogs Australia PAWGUST - August 2023"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEiLw4PkmjXeiXUqsfVYVR1a25zxRQIgpBYpWIelgQlLTObQoJ0gLdsyKLY5IoHD4t-mPgUNDdjuteRPBMXZyFeceVToTUUO0kC8N0WsLT6Wtv2oUwMglGRRKiWZhu0U8_PodYqtu22g-jg-gkLqFuVxJMMMp3HhkaMYr8BWoM1H9Ongmt3MufvXdzmE-ZY\/s72-c\/Guide_Dogs_Australia_Pawgust_2023_Fundraiser_young_woman_sitting%20withd_smiling_Labrador_wearing_orange_dog_bandana.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-5003556064242939674"},"published":{"$t":"2023-06-19T14:23:00.005+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-06-19T15:08:49.114+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"FOSTER"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"GUIDE DOGS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PUPPY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Guide Dog Puppies on Highway Patrol"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGK6pzJBvfBcdB-Gq1YcCrwtl2R1j-d8K43fhpSnxPEnBJRfnVdBKELt2IBZhQ4pcGWCSeX8gATYjOMbeTVPL0iC7ZSPT1Z0BWlQwrZ1XTkYOkl5mHbzFbl6lu1DpjkzEy2VJWtQMbmG7dlfH4iWY08lwwZW1NlxTw2avAhRmpJwUg7hyIimvZXgvp\/s1850\/Guide_Dogs_Puppies_offer_comfort_to_Victorian_Highway_Patrol_Team_June_2023.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1444\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGK6pzJBvfBcdB-Gq1YcCrwtl2R1j-d8K43fhpSnxPEnBJRfnVdBKELt2IBZhQ4pcGWCSeX8gATYjOMbeTVPL0iC7ZSPT1Z0BWlQwrZ1XTkYOkl5mHbzFbl6lu1DpjkzEy2VJWtQMbmG7dlfH4iWY08lwwZW1NlxTw2avAhRmpJwUg7hyIimvZXgvp\/s16000\/Guide_Dogs_Puppies_offer_comfort_to_Victorian_Highway_Patrol_Team_June_2023.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EGuide Dog puppies offer comfort to the Victorian highway patrol team \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAlready doing their bit for the community, 35 of these puppies are looking for homes in Victoria for the next year of their lives.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFollowing a tough time on Victoria’s roads, members of the Melbourne Highway Patrol team spent the morning with some Guide Dog puppies who offered some much needed comfort.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg8rNGvGbX230WbkE09gwhaN6ESOYcl8tp4CFjwgzGTZCKn_nvBY462n5gShfwU3uSm-YXVQqaMrm4DfGBKN2jpPV-93_cWeOF9qWaOcHvNSEKAEGXEPk6VgvAF1tDMIyU7h7BYQ1T0DcLTjIrZd_FCgSMnZ0w59Dq0nyqgyOp9nsNn4jhgkA-R15cWEBQ\/s1434\/Guide_Dog_Puppies_cheering_up_Victoria_Highway_Patrol_team_June_2023.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1434\" data-original-width=\"1200\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEg8rNGvGbX230WbkE09gwhaN6ESOYcl8tp4CFjwgzGTZCKn_nvBY462n5gShfwU3uSm-YXVQqaMrm4DfGBKN2jpPV-93_cWeOF9qWaOcHvNSEKAEGXEPk6VgvAF1tDMIyU7h7BYQ1T0DcLTjIrZd_FCgSMnZ0w59Dq0nyqgyOp9nsNn4jhgkA-R15cWEBQ\/w335-h400\/Guide_Dog_Puppies_cheering_up_Victoria_Highway_Patrol_team_June_2023.jpg\" width=\"335\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThese puppies are also in need of community support in the form of homes for the first year of their lives. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is looking for up to 35 volunteer Puppy Raisers across areas such as Melbourne, Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong to help care for these pups, nurturing their development ahead of their formal Guide Dog training. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOver twelve months, \u003Cb\u003EVolunteer Puppy Raisers\u003C\/b\u003E not only get to experience the joy of watching the pups grow and thrive through their training (all with full support from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E) but know they’re playing a critical role in transforming the young pups into \u003Cb\u003Etrainee Guide Dogs\u003C\/b\u003E—who will one day provide essential independence and freedom to people who are blind or have low vision. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria’s Puppy Development Team Leader, Naomi Wallace said:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\"The work we do at Guide Dogs Victoria wouldn’t be sustainable without the assistance of our Puppy Raisers.\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Puppy Raisers need to have a fully fenced yard, be away from home no more than four hours at a time and have access to a car. Raisers must also be able to attend training days in their local area so the puppy can learn basic skills such as sitting nicely when being groomed, walking calmly on a lead and developing good house manners - all of which sets them up to develop the skills they’ll need to change a life.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"float: left; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhIKOhBnlbdSdpbLrc3AV49F3nsQRVO24brgpC2h2t3DoG39H5cbb9F6hcsSSo6hElhtotxS246iK2m3kUa_xMhDxbYjBCY2W56LrOtRsjEySGFmPcCXg3by5kYN9i0Oq-f-wnEQish6N6u6QBdNl57ay_465PJose_11jeakle3USWPE1G6KagbT-c2Zk\/s2048\/Regular_Guide_Dog_Puppy_Raiser_Angela_with_pup_June_Lorraine.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"2048\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhIKOhBnlbdSdpbLrc3AV49F3nsQRVO24brgpC2h2t3DoG39H5cbb9F6hcsSSo6hElhtotxS246iK2m3kUa_xMhDxbYjBCY2W56LrOtRsjEySGFmPcCXg3by5kYN9i0Oq-f-wnEQish6N6u6QBdNl57ay_465PJose_11jeakle3USWPE1G6KagbT-c2Zk\/w400-h400\/Regular_Guide_Dog_Puppy_Raiser_Angela_with_pup_June_Lorraine.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EPuppy Raiser Angela holding 7-week old \u003Cbr \/\u003EJune Lorraine, her 4th puppy\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhile Puppy Raisers are responsible for everyday activities such as grooming, house training and exercising their pups,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;provides a strong support network.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We provide the food, veterinary care, flea and tick prevention and you will have a dedicated Puppy Development Adviser on hand to answer any questions and provide guidance to our Puppy Raisers” added Naomi.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EMelbourne-based Loretta has been a Puppy Raiser with Guide Dogs Victoria for five years, said: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"The Puppy Raising process is amazing. Not only do I get the joy of looking after a new puppy, but I also get to be part of the incredible community at Guide Dogs. I have met so many dedicated people who are doing a fantastic job at supporting people with low vision or blindness.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjZaAsz1Uw7JdqSp6xqGAZsCF6LmWFWcgeyjF1sNQh5XHDq_qgAgoyh7mAUBzLqqiotO4jjmQylE4oVlMtt93LGWbetQmuThk8gvTY4JDcVD5w8yqfJwvcvVefBsnRZrh2Z5VZjnj_GxnGTzqnLoNqLoNmZZcisG_-aPf3QnqAqDHh2C42PzeqgyQxzVOg\/s610\/Guide_Dogs_Victoria_Labrador_pup_amidst_colourful_balloons_looking_for_volunteer_puppy_raiser.jpg\" style=\"clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"525\" data-original-width=\"610\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjZaAsz1Uw7JdqSp6xqGAZsCF6LmWFWcgeyjF1sNQh5XHDq_qgAgoyh7mAUBzLqqiotO4jjmQylE4oVlMtt93LGWbetQmuThk8gvTY4JDcVD5w8yqfJwvcvVefBsnRZrh2Z5VZjnj_GxnGTzqnLoNqLoNmZZcisG_-aPf3QnqAqDHh2C42PzeqgyQxzVOg\/w400-h344\/Guide_Dogs_Victoria_Labrador_pup_amidst_colourful_balloons_looking_for_volunteer_puppy_raiser.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\"Through raising puppies, I have realised how crucial this stage of the Guide Dogs training program is and how valuable the work done by all the team is during this journey.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EI thoroughly enjoy the process, the dogs never cease to amaze me with what they are capable of, their ability to understand feelings and offer support from a young age is astonishing. The hard work truly pays off because the end results are so rewarding, seeing the difference they go on to make in someone’s life. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"Volunteering with the Guide Dogs team has also been a delight, they offer support every step of the way, as well as being very generous with their time and the supplies they provide. Puppy Raising has definitely been one of the most fulfilling things I have done.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt takes \u003Cb\u003Eover two years and costs more than $50,000\u003C\/b\u003E to raise, breed, and train each Guide Dog.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ELike all the organisation’s services, Guide Dogs are provided at no cost to those who need them. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou can find out more, and apply to become a Puppy Raiser by visiting the Guide Dogs website:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/vic.guidedogs.com.au\/get-involved\/volunteering\/become-puppy-raiser\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Evic.guidedogs.com.au\/get-involved\/volunteering\/become-puppy-raiser\/\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 19th June 2023\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;\"\u003ERelated Stories:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/05\/guide-dogs-new-puppy-litter-inspired-by.html\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGuide Dogs new puppy litter inspired by Neighbours TV Show\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/03\/guide-dog-puppies-looking-for-loving.html\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003EGuide Dogs puppies looking for loving homes on National Puppy Day\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/5003556064242939674\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/guide-dog-puppies-on-highway-patrol.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5003556064242939674"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/5003556064242939674"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/06\/guide-dog-puppies-on-highway-patrol.html","title":"Guide Dog Puppies on Highway Patrol"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhGK6pzJBvfBcdB-Gq1YcCrwtl2R1j-d8K43fhpSnxPEnBJRfnVdBKELt2IBZhQ4pcGWCSeX8gATYjOMbeTVPL0iC7ZSPT1Z0BWlQwrZ1XTkYOkl5mHbzFbl6lu1DpjkzEy2VJWtQMbmG7dlfH4iWY08lwwZW1NlxTw2avAhRmpJwUg7hyIimvZXgvp\/s72-c\/Guide_Dogs_Puppies_offer_comfort_to_Victorian_Highway_Patrol_Team_June_2023.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020204049726645298.post-7690569555544682892"},"published":{"$t":"2023-05-08T16:07:00.004+10:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2023-05-08T16:09:45.445+10:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DOG HERO STORIES"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"GUIDE DOGS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"NEWS"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"PUPPY"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Guide Dogs new puppy litter inspired by Neighbours TV show"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnMNplpbaXiyJb8Av-wljYrYlwjjn_GJXkA-kU85PS2EuVCJLAh-9ct4-FSXkPO8a9kSrhmRmHdBUP2yUTaiwKC1kKqR3npOVXUwIppj1hOOHBysC3tYqRN_eL2anIdck9pS-JLXtCVm4u1iPGZ_-FkFeXV5d-rYbFZBy-EafAXVbyicLmbRCb0M8j\/s1850\/Guide_Dogs_Victoria_latest_puppy_litter_inspired_by_Neighbours_TV_show_actor_Ryan_Moloney_holding_black_Labrador_pup.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1233\" data-original-width=\"1850\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjnMNplpbaXiyJb8Av-wljYrYlwjjn_GJXkA-kU85PS2EuVCJLAh-9ct4-FSXkPO8a9kSrhmRmHdBUP2yUTaiwKC1kKqR3npOVXUwIppj1hOOHBysC3tYqRN_eL2anIdck9pS-JLXtCVm4u1iPGZ_-FkFeXV5d-rYbFZBy-EafAXVbyicLmbRCb0M8j\/s16000\/Guide_Dogs_Victoria_latest_puppy_litter_inspired_by_Neighbours_TV_show_actor_Ryan_Moloney_holding_black_Labrador_pup.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: verdana;\"\u003EGuide Dogs names litter of puppies after Neighbours characters, locations and alumni \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn the spirit of \u003Ci\u003ENeighbours\u003C\/i\u003E, each new litter relies on the kindness of the community as they live with \u003Cb\u003EVolunteer Puppy Raisers\u003C\/b\u003E for their first year - and \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E is calling for new recruits!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIn celebration of beloved Australian TV show \u003Ci\u003ENeighbours\u003C\/i\u003E returning to our screens,\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E Guide Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E has named a litter of puppies at its Melbourne campus after its iconic characters, locations, and alumni. Evocative of the spirit of \u003Ci\u003ENeighbours\u003C\/i\u003E, these cute pups will rely on the kindness of the community and new friends for the first year of their lives, as they settle into homes with Volunteer Puppy Raisers.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe lab-radorable litter includes Madge, Kylie, Margot, Kennedy, Ramsay, Harold, and Toadie, who fans will remember had his own storyline on the show as a Puppy Raiser with Guide Dog in training, Rocky.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EToday the pups attend their first puppy training class, and \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E are calling on Australians to sign up and become Puppy Raisers, caring for the adorable pups and nurturing their development ahead of formal Guide Dog training. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEguapjVzmCGGIAhsTq2qqX9e5YmawOOa4UMvdLNzOx89PGJ2cjX5gP0yVYDE2JWhvxNOvi_RZ9DXVTRM5wcITP45wWfowqLG_tp6LVXD_sKtZd1zqecMAHYBV_aRQlhLBK8B-7KnqXYeqlf_DRy83gyzhuKbe61-woMqHV9KWlSzDUgJOZJMtopVinq\/s1956\/Guide_Dogs_Victoria_puppy_named_after_Ryan_Moloney_character_Toadie_in_Neighbours.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1956\" data-original-width=\"1100\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEguapjVzmCGGIAhsTq2qqX9e5YmawOOa4UMvdLNzOx89PGJ2cjX5gP0yVYDE2JWhvxNOvi_RZ9DXVTRM5wcITP45wWfowqLG_tp6LVXD_sKtZd1zqecMAHYBV_aRQlhLBK8B-7KnqXYeqlf_DRy83gyzhuKbe61-woMqHV9KWlSzDUgJOZJMtopVinq\/w225-h400\/Guide_Dogs_Victoria_puppy_named_after_Ryan_Moloney_character_Toadie_in_Neighbours.jpg\" width=\"225\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ERyan Moloney\u003C\/b\u003E, who played Toadie on the show, recently had the opportunity to meet the puppy named after his character and learn all about the Puppy Raising process, further supporting Guide Dogs to promote Puppy Raising across the country.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EVolunteer Puppy Raisers play a crucial role in supporting people living with low vision or blindness in the community. They will experience the joy of watching the pups grow and thrive through their training, all with full support from Guide Dogs. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EOver 12 months, the Puppy Raisers will transform the young pups into potential trainee Guide Dogs who will provide essential independence and freedom to people who are blind or have low vision.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EJeanette Schena\u003C\/b\u003E will be welcoming Kennedy into her home, her 20th puppy in a 21-year history as a Volunteer Puppy Raiser.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EJeanette said of her long career, “I love the company and support of other Puppy Raisers and the staff, and it’s amazing to see the dogs once they graduate and are out working. You see how they manoeuvre themselves and know to wait at lights and remember them as an 8-week-old puppy that’s gone on to work as somebody’s eyes.” \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs Victoria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E’s Puppy Development Team Leader, Naomi Wallace said: \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\"The work we do at Guide Dogs wouldn’t be sustainable without the assistance of our Puppy Raisers.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003EBy volunteering as a Puppy Raiser, members of the community can help us to train and raise our beautiful dogs who go on to ensure Australians who are blind or have low vision lead a life without limits.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Puppy Raisers need to have a fully fenced yard, be away from home no more than four hours at a time and have access to a car.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: x-large;\"\u003E”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“Raisers must also be able to attend training days in their local area so the puppy can learn basic skills such as sitting nicely when being groomed, walking calmly on a lead and developing good house manners - all of which sets them up to develop the skills they’ll need to change a life. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We are looking for \u003Cb\u003Epeople that are home most of the time\u003C\/b\u003E, who are \u003Cb\u003Einterested in putting effort into training and socialising the dog\u003C\/b\u003E. What you will get in return is a fantastic experience.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EWhile Puppy Raisers are responsible for everyday activities such as grooming, house training and exercising their pups, Guide Dogs provides a strong support network.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E “We provide the food, veterinary care, flea and tick prevention and you will have a dedicated Puppy Development Adviser on hand to answer any questions and provide guidance to our Puppy Raisers.”\u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E“We want our volunteers to know that we’re here to support them on what is truly such a rewarding journey. We want our pups to have the absolute best start in life so they can go on to provide life changing assistance and independence to those living with low vision or blindness” Naomi concluded.  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EIt takes over two years and costs over $50,000 to raise breed, raise and train each Guide Dog\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EYou can find out more about Puppy Raising opportunities in your state or territory, and apply to become a Puppy Raiser by visiting the \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E website:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.guidedogs.com.au\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003Ewww.guidedogs.com.au\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; 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font-family: verdana;\"\u003ECelebrate International Guide Dog Day with a Cuddle and a Coffee at the Guide Dog Pup-Up Café \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003ESydneysiders, if you love coffee, brunch and fluffy pups then look no further, as \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EGuide Dogs NSW\/ACT\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E are opening a paw-some Labrador themed \u003Cb\u003EPup-Up Café\u003C\/b\u003E next Wednesday, to celebrate \u003Cb\u003EInternational Guide Dog Day\u003C\/b\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThis follows the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2022\/11\/guide-dogs-nsw-pup-up-cafe-pawsome.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003Efirst ever Guide Dog Café\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in November 2022, where tickets sold out in under a minute. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe pup-tastic café is a one-day only event, where you will be able to immerse yourself in a variety of activities with family or friends.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003EPose for a pic in the pooch-themed photo booth, get your caffeine kick and delicious treats with catering from \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Naked Duck\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E, whilst enjoying cuteness overload from the many, many puppy hugs that will be available.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnPeTS3TKed39whhe1-Ns9ngyG9_9b7NCfOl2QeYf1tffV-pbW49NsglSTwO7WeMn2q8U8eLlOfA3n1-mjPYZLVMOzPaO5tJWdJ_bIK6R_UYKb016zy5nmx10d1Qo-xAN2sLAqXesc5Vc6JX14e3k1REfXWMo0NtyuLwURFa586-fOTZyUD5KCyH2u\/s1675\/Guide_Dogs_NSW_ACT_puppy_at_Pup_Up_Cafe.jpg\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1117\" data-original-width=\"1675\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgnPeTS3TKed39whhe1-Ns9ngyG9_9b7NCfOl2QeYf1tffV-pbW49NsglSTwO7WeMn2q8U8eLlOfA3n1-mjPYZLVMOzPaO5tJWdJ_bIK6R_UYKb016zy5nmx10d1Qo-xAN2sLAqXesc5Vc6JX14e3k1REfXWMo0NtyuLwURFa586-fOTZyUD5KCyH2u\/s16000\/Guide_Dogs_NSW_ACT_puppy_at_Pup_Up_Cafe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EAs part of the experience, café-goers will be able to meet some of the life changing \u003Cb\u003ETherapy and Guide Dogs\u003C\/b\u003E and hear from people in the low vision and blind community, to learn about some of the everyday challenges they face. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERyan Jones\u003C\/b\u003E, Guide Dog Mobility Instructor from \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGuide Dogs NSW\/ACT\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E says “Following the success of our 2022 Guide Dog Café, International Guide Dog Day felt the perfect occasion to bring the much-loved event back to the people of Sydney.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cblockquote\u003E“This year we are focused on our Guide Dog Handlers, and the important role our beautiful Guide Dogs play in helping the blind and low vision community to live independently.” \u003C\/blockquote\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThe café will be open on \u003Cb\u003EWednesday 26th April\u003C\/b\u003E, at World Square Shopping Centre Sydney.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EThere will be \u003Cb\u003Etwo session\u003C\/b\u003Es open to the public; 8am – 9am or 12pm – 2pm. Tickets can be purchased \u003Cb\u003Eupon entry for $5\u003C\/b\u003E and \u003Cb\u003Echildren under 12 are welcome to enter for free\u003C\/b\u003E! Capacity limits apply. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003EFurther information on the \u003Cb\u003EGuide Dog Pup-Up Café\u003C\/b\u003E can be found \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/nsw.guidedogs.com.au\/guide-dogs-cafe-2023-faqs\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"font-family: georgia;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"color: #2b00fe;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgBU3He4Yhd3_THLBz3s1jt62rW-3XKytaeyGC3wBHrDwFtyA0srOH9M9hMps5QZ_HjKndy0Agmxact7PnXceHCUzugw-hAqFMZt4xt6xv7q5yvdCCcpnOJhVr_a56QICxVXRJkVNskE-c-a03BG0aI2TG8yak04M-zgxHJmGSVRtj-KGLVLk-HZI8P\/s2000\/Guide_Dogs_Pup-up_Cafe_Sydney_International_Guide_Dog_Day_26_April_2023.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2000\" data-original-width=\"996\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEgBU3He4Yhd3_THLBz3s1jt62rW-3XKytaeyGC3wBHrDwFtyA0srOH9M9hMps5QZ_HjKndy0Agmxact7PnXceHCUzugw-hAqFMZt4xt6xv7q5yvdCCcpnOJhVr_a56QICxVXRJkVNskE-c-a03BG0aI2TG8yak04M-zgxHJmGSVRtj-KGLVLk-HZI8P\/s16000\/Guide_Dogs_Pup-up_Cafe_Sydney_International_Guide_Dog_Day_26_April_2023.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: georgia; font-size: medium;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EMEDIA RELEASE, 17th April 2023\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/feeds\/1024407433703689440\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/04\/pup-up-cafe-on-international-guide-dog.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1024407433703689440"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2020204049726645298\/posts\/default\/1024407433703689440"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.australiandoglover.com\/2023\/04\/pup-up-cafe-on-international-guide-dog.html","title":"Pup-Up Café on International Guide Dog Day 2023 - April 26"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Australian Dog Lover"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/00400760178634828393"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhdUVE3y71z-AHmsMFwnCzBJeSSZ0bxxG3R190GeEvQt8LoXGZMMgFw3ivCJ-nsEzIUQs7LTUJADJmDmYR-L1zlwl6r1uuIoKeAHFT2FPjG8veGu-0ih16BwwCz7e7mjazL356zRHR2DzkKIYk8ZR60lftIcNsI_fE85ET3R6c47aqDdWef_aLuEgfg\/s72-c\/Guide_Dogs_Pup-up_Caf%C3%A9_Sydney_International_Guide_Dog_Day_April_26_2023.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}}]}});