In this episode, Israel and Shad interview Jennelle Crothers, a puppy raiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind. They discuss the challenges and rewards of raising puppies to become guide dogs. They explore the concept of failure in the context of puppy raising and how volunteers and puppies can experience failure. They also touch on the process of career changing for dogs that are not suited to become guide dogs. In this conversation, Jennelle Crothers discusses her experience as a puppy raiser for guide dogs. She explains the commitment and training involved in raising a guide dog puppy and the impact these dogs have on the lives of visually impaired individuals. Jennelle also shares advice for new puppy raisers and highlights the importance of managing the puppies' behavior and providing them with structure. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the satisfaction and fulfillment that comes from being a puppy raiser.
Link: https://missionlocal.org/2024/08/guide-dogs-mission/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
04:12 The Rewards of Puppy Raising
07:09 Career Changing for Dogs
09:09 Signs that Indicate a Dog Needs a Career Change
11:56 Dogs that Don't Want to Do the Job
15:15 Learning on the Job: Patience and Adaptability
17:03 Meantime to Failure in Puppy Raising
19:46 Dealing with Comments and Advice from Non-Volunteers
23:13 Getting a New Puppy and Treating Each One Differently
26:20 Trading Puppies and Preferences Among Puppy Raisers
28:09 The Importance of Management in Puppy Raising
32:43 The Satisfaction and Fulfillment of Being a Puppy Raiser
