Phoenix Guide Dog Raisers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation established to support guide dog puppy raisers affiliated with Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc. We are a dedicated group of volunteers from a variety of backgrounds coming together for the purpose of raising, socializing and training future guide dogs for blind or visually impaired people. Our goal is to produce successful, working guide dogs by planning and organizing stimulating social events for both puppies and raisers, weekly training sessions, and informative workshops.

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Guide puppy Dolce and and career change Washington (in the snappy kerchief) sit quietly during the state wide training meeting.

Articles from Raiser Lynn Veale

And although most people seem to think we choose to raise guide dog puppies in spite of The Goodbye, any raiser can tell you that we actually choose to raise guide dog puppies because of The Goodbye.

Giving your dog the proper exercise is among the most important aspects of dog ownership.

What it is like to have a new "toddler" in the house every 12 months

Lynn writes about her life with a newly acquired pack of dogs and then there is the rabbit....