The Faces Behind the Designs

If you’ve visited, called, or ordered from the NEADS Shop, you’ve probably met Hannah Kump and Lori Barrett. But did you know that Hannah and Lori do more than handle…

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NEADS Then and Now, Part 1

For 45 years, NEADS has been committed to providing World Class Service Dogs to meet the growing and changing needs of our clients. In this video, NEADS Director of Canine…

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NEADS Trainer Tyler Gribi

Our trainers must successfully complete a two-year apprenticeship program. This program covers all aspects of canine behavior and service dog training as well as mastering skills for instructing inmate handlers…

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On the Road Again

Kate Albertini, NEADS Manager of Breeding and Puppy Development writes about how puppy movement is a crucial part of collaborating with other Service and Guide Dog organizations in the industry and an integral part of the ADI North America Breeding Cooperative (ABC).

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If Vegas Could Talk

When Harvard University closed its campus in mid-March, Full-Time Puppy Raiser and Harvard student Amanda had to return home. Vegas is now living with NEADS Trainer Magen Blake, where he is continuing the work he started with Amanda. Amanda wrote Vegas a parting letter, and we’ve written what we imagine would be his reply if he could talk.

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My Dining Room is Now a Nursery

In early March, Nursery staff welcomed Frannie, a pregnant brood* from Guiding Eyes to campus and whelped** her litter. They expected the next 8 weeks to unfold as they typically do with any of our litters…

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Meet the Staff: Bailey Sullivan

Get to know the NEADS staff in this occasional series. Today, please meet Bailey Sullivan – Assistant Breeding and Puppy Development Coordinator. (Editors note 9/2022, Bailey is currently Assistant Manager of Raiser Operations.)

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Meet the Staff: Julie Vautour

Get to know the NEADS staff in this occasional series. Today, please meet Julie Vatour, Campus/Office Manager. When did you start working at NEADS? I started working at NEADS on…

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Meet the Staff: Amanda Charbonneau

Get to know the NEADS staff in this occasional series. Today, please meet Amanda Charbonneau, Supervisor of Client Fundraising. When did you start working at NEADS? I started working at…

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