I have some exciting news to share—Tiny and Donnie made Aliyah! I’m going to miss them so much. We had so much fun together, playing, napping, and snuggling. It’s hard to believe they were as big as me when they left—they grew up so quickly! I can’t wait to hear all about their adventures at the Center. I’m already looking forward to reuniting with them in Israel in a few months. Wishing Tiny and Donnie all the [...]
I’m thrilled to share that I’ve mastered 14 commands so far! I’ve been putting in the effort every day to learn my Hebrew commands in preparation for my move to Israel next year. I’ve got the basics down, including come, sit, stay, lay down, and no. The leave it command was a bit challenging, but my puppy raiser emphasizes its importance for focusing when I’m paired with my partner. My favorite phrase is “kelev tov” - good [...]
I’ve been so busy meeting friends of the Israel Guide Dog Center! First I met Ilana Yahav, a talented sand artist from Israel. You can check out her amazing work at sandfantasy.com She gave me a big hug and lots of love – maybe my puppy kisses will inspire her next masterpiece! Then, I met Tal from Israel and took her on a tour of Central Park. We even posed in front of the Alice in Wonderland [...]
This week, I went to the beach for the very first time! The ocean looked like the biggest, bluest bowl of magic I could imagine! As soon as I stepped onto the squishy sand, my tail couldn’t stop wagging. The air was filled with so many new smells—salty and fresh, like the best snacks ever. I spotted some white birds squawking at me, kind of like the pigeons I see in NYC, but way louder! I even [...]
I’m thrilled to introduce my new friends! Meet the adorable brothers Tiny (with the lighter face) and Donnie (with the darker face). These 8-week-old German Shepherd puppies are the latest additions to the Aliyah puppy crew. They were generously donated by a North American guide dog school to join the Israel Guide Dog Center. Tiny's name is a tribute to Temple Israel New York, which is sponsoring his stay in the US. While I’ll be staying in [...]
My puppy raiser and I led a tour of Central Park for 60 friends at Everwalk Central Park. It was a fantastic day of walking and taking in the sights. Even though the constant chatting got a little dull, I was thrilled to meet new people and enjoy a long walk. It’s important for me to learn how to handle all the distractions outside and how to relax when my partner is busy. 🐾Peggy [...]
I had my first trip to a grocery store! The array of delicious smells was incredible—I couldn’t believe how many there were. Even though I was tempted to taste some things, guide dog puppies in training aren’t allowed to eat human food. We’re trained to ignore these tasty distractions so we can focus entirely on our partner. It was challenging, but I managed to stay on track!I also had my first escalator adventure. At first, my puppy raiser [...]
I spent the other morning practicing my modeling skills with a photoshoot in front of the Guggenheim Museum. How do you think the photos turned out?While we were there, we ran into some friends of the Center! Barbara and her husband Kevin fostered two previous Labrador Aliyah Puppies – River who made Aliyah in 2022 and Lazer who made Aliyah in 2023. Barbara was so sweet, and I got to meet their little one, Ari. I practiced being [...]
ROAD TRIP!!! I’m putting my heart into spreading the word about the Center! Last week, I went to Philadelphia, where I met friends of the Israel Guide Dog Center - even though they are all new friends to me. I went to Temple Sinai in Dresher, where I met the synagogue’s professional team and then so many little kids from their camp. The kids showered me with attention and affection, and I couldn’t help but wish we [...]
Last week, I had my first adventure in Central Park! Now that I’ve got all my puppy vaccines, I’m ready to explore the city. The park was a blast—so many new sights and smells to discover. I must have met a hundred dogs and a bunch of really friendly people. Another big milestone that happened is I got to wear my Guide-Puppy-in-Training vest for the first time out and about! How does it look? I think I [...]
