Six Dot Paws

09/27/2024

So excited to get the offical certificate and updated puppy pictures of Doyle. He is so handsome! Guiding Eyes for the Blind

09/23/2024

Have a dog? Know a dog? Do they love bones? Buy now and give him a special treat! We ship anywhere in the US. In recognition of September as National Guide Dog Month, we are offering a BOGO offer through the end of September. Buy one pack of bones and we'll give you another for free! Help us sponsor the next pup.

09/22/2024

Jeb and his buddy Paxton are hard at work at TBall! So thankful his puppy raisers give them so many experiences to make them the best guide dogs!

09/19/2024

We have been busy with the start of school so we've missed Fun Fact Friday, so we'll post it one day early!

A guide dog is a specific type of service dog trained to assist people who are blind or have low vision. Guide dogs learn to stop at curbs and stairs, move around obstacles and sometimes respond to simple commands like “Find the chair.” The dog’s handler decides where they are going and gives the commands, forming a team. This is why it is less common for a person to get a guide dog when they are younger - they need to be able to give those commands.

On Alert: Guide dogs are trained to lead around obstacles, including hazards like low branches that may be above the height of the dog but not of its owner. The dogs learn to be responsible for a space two times as wide and up to three times as tall as themselves to keep their owners safe.

Critical Thinkers: Guide dogs are trained to display “intelligent disobedience” — they will actually refuse to obey an unsafe command from their owners if they see a danger their owners may have missed, such as a car that ran a red light.

Guide dogs rest too: When “off-harness,” or not working, they can play, romp or sniff like any other dog. And just like humans, guide dogs eventually retire — usually after roughly eight to 10 years of service.

Jeb is working hard during training - he also gets some much needed rest!

09/04/2024

We have some big news! Not only did our pup Doyle pass his puppy test and is now going to be matched with his puppy raiser, but he also had a special visit on ABC News in celebration of September being National Guide Dog Month. All great things ahead for this adorable puppy!

ABC News live first Diane Macedo sits down with a very important group that's helping to guide the blind.

08/23/2024

Wish we had raised enough for one of these adorable dogs! Still available for deliveries if anyone needs bones!! 🐾

07/20/2024

Updated: sold out and headed home. Thank you to all the amazing patrons who stopped to encourage my son!

Spending our morning supporting the pups! We are at the Cascades Giant selling bones for guide dogs. Come visit if you are local! Pictured: boy with cane next to table with dog bones

07/18/2024

The kids learned a great lesson about convection…or the lack thereof…when you try to bake three trays of bones with only two oven racks. If it says anything about the bones, the dogs still begged for the burned ones! Getting ready for our donation table at the Cascades Giant tomorrow to raise money for guide dogs! Please come see us!

07/12/2024

Want to share some puppy love? We would love to make more progress toward our next guide dog sponsorship. Orders have slowed down significantly and we'd like to keep raising money and set a goal to sponsor our next dog before the end of the summer. Place your order today to help us!

07/12/2024

So sorry for the lack of posting! Our account was hacked and it was a monumental effort (more than a month) to get our account re-enabled by Facebook. But we are back and we have a great update! The "D" litter was born and our next pup, Doyle, is growing and thriving. These pups will take their puppy test in August, and we will have more pictures. But enjoy the puppy cuteness until then! So thankful for all the work Guiding Eyes for the Blind does to keep these puppies in the hands of those in need!

05/21/2024

I am excited to announce that we just sponsored our THIRD dog! Not only do our thanks go to all of you who have purchased bones, made donations, or shared information about our mission, but also to Goldschmitt & Associates who matched our donation to sponsor a dog through Guiding Eyes for the Blind. We will share this cute pup when his litter is born in the next month or two. We are anxiously awaiting the "D" litter of dogs since we've already selected his name! If you haven't placed an order recently, please do! We'd love to continue helping blind and visually impaired people by giving them this support. Guiding Eyes for the Blind https://www.guidingeyes.org/?utm_attribute=DMPaidSearchGoogle&utm_term=guiding%20eyes%20for%20the%20blind&msclkid=87c7996a67e81d413332ff26c173d91f

05/01/2024

We love getting updates about our Freedom Guide Dogs during puppy raising! I can only imagine how hectic a high school would be! Glad he's getting out there and learning to be the best guide dog he can be! You can follow Jeb on Instagram

04/12/2024

It's Fun Fact Friday and we have an update to share on Jeb and Ace!

They are both doing very well, are super smart, and fast learners! Ace is being raised in Tennessee and Jeb is being raised in Georgia.

Jeb’s Puppy Raiser is a certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist for those with visual impairments and extremely passionate about raising guide dogs since she sees firsthand the impact they have on her students. Here are some pictures from an outing at Home Depot!

Here's a quick explanation of O&M:
“Orientation” refers to knowing where you are and where you want to go, whether you’re moving from one room to another or walking downtown for a shopping trip. “Mobility” refers to the ability to move safely, efficiently, and effectively from one place to another, such as walking without tripping or falling, crossing streets, and using public transportation. For example, it's hard for Cole to cross a major intersection because he cannot see the light on the far side of the street or the traffic lights to know when he can cross safely. This is something his O&M works with him to learn.

03/15/2024

It's Fun Fact Friday!! Did you know about 10,000 guide dogs are currently working in the United States, but that only about 2% of all people who are blind and visually impaired work with guide dogs?

Those with a guide dog often discover a new sense of freedom, an increased level of confidence, and a feeling of safety, along with the warm companionship of their new canine friend.

Guide dog etiquette! I didn't realize opening a door for a guide dog team (dog and handler) could make a situation harder for them. This video has great information in case you see a guide dog in public or have a friend with one. Put in your order today so we can keep helping to support these amazing pups!

Learn some handy tips for working with a guide dog team.

03/09/2024

We were lucky enough to meet Tiller on Monday at the Celebration of Life for FF Trevor Brown. He was an amazing Facility dog from Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority who came to support many who are grieving. We donated bones for him to enjoy and thank him for all he does every day to help people! Check out his page to learn more about him. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/AWRcoKJGkXERJ3hL/?mibextid=WC7FNe

02/28/2024

Wanted to share this amazing story. Six Dot Paws lives in the community where the blast occurred, we felt it from our home 3 miles away, and our family (my mom and dad) are members of the Sterling Volunteer Fire Company where we lost one member and many others were injured. Seeing the support and healing from these animals for a community that is truly hurting is so near and dear to our mission here at Six Dot Paws. We plan to send a donation of bones to these amazing pups! Thank you LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs for all you are doing for our community!

02/28/2024

So glad these pups loved their bones! That tongue says it all! Thank you Jade the Sable GSD Jasper The Sable and Jet!! The guide dogs thank you!!