Capital Gazette

Locals help raise guide dogs for those with vision loss

Chris Bohmer is raising Oasis, a black lab puppy. He’s the 14th guide dog since 2008 she’s helped train for the organization Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Bohmer, 70, found out about Guiding Eyes — a ...
The Baltimore Sun

Love puppies? Guiding Eyes is looking for people to raise them, with no experience required

Chris Bohmer is raising Oasis, a black lab puppy. He’s the 14th guide dog since 2008 she’s helped train for the organization Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Bohmer, 70, found out about Guiding Eyes — a ...
The Inlander

Meet the local people making therapy and guide dogs successful

Pets such as dogs, cats and even miniature horses can offer humans much more than companionship. Trained therapy animals and guide dogs can provide essential assistance and support that other forms of ...
USA Today

What's the difference between service dogs and emotional support dogs

Have you ever been in a restaurant or on an airplane, seen a dog, and wondered, “Is that dog allowed in here?” Well, if the dog in question is a guide dog or service dog, the answer is yes. Working ...
wtvr

Virginia family has trained 7 guide dogs: 'It's highly rewarding'

FLUVANNA COUNTY, Va. — Karl and Kim Houseknecht never imagined where life would take them when their daughter needed to complete a project to earn a Girl Scout Gold award. Their daughter connected ...