From Our Blog
The Places They Go
One of the most important jobs a Puppy Raiser has is to help the NEADS dogs feel comfortable in many different situations, around many people. They do this by making sure they have plenty of real-world exposure to different sights, sounds, and people.
But what does that look like day to day? Dana, who has raised two puppies for NEADS and is currently raising her third puppy, shares a few highlights of her puppy raising experience with the two pups she’s raised. What a journey!
NEADS Supports New DOT Rules for Flying with Service Dogs
NEADS has long called for the critical need for a nationally recognized, legitimate Service ...
A Day in the Life of a NEADS Dog on Campus
This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below:
Password:
Spirit Award 2020 – Dr. Cynthia Crosson
Each year, NEADS presents its Spirit Award to a volunteer or group of volunteers who ...
Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans
As we observe Veterans Day, a day which celebrates the service of all US military veterans, ...
Vegas and the Nudge Board Part 2
Service Dog in Training Vegas tests out a brand new nudge board as he learns how to turn light switches on and off.
Vegas and the Nudge Board Part 1
Service Dog in Training Vegas tests out a brand new nudge board as he learns how to turn light switches on and off.
NEADS Breeding Center Property Offers Unique Training Opportunity for Sterling Fire Department
Prior to beginning construction on the new NEADS Breeding Center, two existing structures on the property were scheduled for demolition. Recognizing a unique opportunity, NEADS CEO Gerry DeRoche offered the Sterling Fire Department the buildings for training purposes before the demolition. And so, over the course of several evenings, Sterling fire fighters had the chance to train under very realistic conditions.
We Dunked the Boss
October 2020: This year, while NEADS did not host its Pulling 4 Paws fundraising event, during which teams compete to see who can pull a truck the fastest, NEADS CEO, Gerry DeRoche, kept the team spirit alive when he stepped up for a Dunk Tank challenge, Are We Dunkin’ the Boss?
Martin and Kelly NEADS to Keep Six Feet Away
NEADS was pleased to welcome friends Martin and Kelly for a virtual concert through Facebook Live on Friday, Sept. 18. Not a bad way to spend a Friday night in!
Puppy Love – NEADS Puppy Raisers
When you bring an eight-week-old puppy into your home, it quickly becomes part of your life. ...
2020 Falmouth Road Race Team NEADS Runner Spotlight
Sixteen runners have raised nearly $20k for NEADS by walking, running, and rolling the (virtual) annual 10k this year. Donations can be made to the fundraising team page until October 31. Way to go TEAM NEADS!
No results found.