Southeastern Guide Dogs

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Izzy S
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2020-09-23 18:44

I was pleasantly impressed with how nicely develop...

I was pleasantly impressed with how nicely developed and how well planned the property was. It seems that the management and volunteer staff are very passionate about their mission. We took the behind the scenes tour and talked to a few employees and volunteers. Very impressive, well run organiza...

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Tony Amott
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2020-09-20 15:34

A must see for dog lovers visiting the Bradenton/S...

A must see for dog lovers visiting the Bradenton/Sarasota area. See puppies before they begin their training and "patients" learning along with their new BFF. Facility is fully funded by private donations. Advance booking needed for tours.

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Tony Glaude
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2020-09-18 14:39

This is one amazing facility and service to the bl...

This is one amazing facility and service to the blind and to our Vets in need. The puppies and dogs are treated with kindness, grace, and dignity. They seem to be so happy, and are given lots of play time.

I've witnessed several training classes, and the training appears consistent and quite effe...

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Debora Ciepiela
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2020-09-13 22:43

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Southea...

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Southeastern Guide Dogs. Everyone that I dealt with at the school from those who assisted with my application until graduation, was wonderful. The facility itself is beautiful. The food and accomodations were top notch. The entire staff from trainers to adm...

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Ryan Callahan
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2020-09-13 15:20

SEGD is a tremendous place to volunteer. This orga...

SEGD is a tremendous place to volunteer. This organization has something to offer everyone, no matter age or talent. Next month, I will be returning a black lab puppy that I raised and trained for them for 14 months. I can easily say that it has been very rewarding to be a part of SEGD's mission.

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Ness MacK
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2020-09-05 19:23

The trainers are very helpful. The trainers take t...

The trainers are very helpful. The trainers take the time to answer all questions that we have. The facility is spotless. And the food was absolutely amazing!!! All of the staff as well as the trainers take the time to meet you and listen to you and they want to know all about you. Be entire staff ...

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Michele Koelsch
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2020-08-28 22:13

We have raised three puppies for Southeastern Guid...

We have raised three puppies for Southeastern Guide Dogs-two went on to become Guide Dogs. While it is hard to raise a puppy and then give it back to the school after a year, the amazing feeling of pride you get when you see the dog you raised doing his/her new job is indescribable The volunteer e...

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mike newman
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2020-08-08 23:27

Southeastern Guide Dog is an incredible place. As ...

Southeastern Guide Dog is an incredible place. As a volunteer there I witness the world class staff and the way they operate this state of the art facility. The full time management is dedicated and caring and have created an atmosphere where employees and volunteers want to be involved and foster s...

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Robert Portner
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2020-08-03 14:28

My wife and I have been involved both financially ...

My wife and I have been involved both financially and volunteer work for more than 7 years. This organization is amazing for what they do for the visually impaired that it is impossible to put into a few words. Please if you are able support this organization.

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Jason Padua
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2020-07-28 08:09

We have been very fortunate to have had the Southe...

We have been very fortunate to have had the Southeastern Guide Dogs join us for the last few years at our car show, the SRT4 Showdown. The volunteers and dogs have been top notch and we love having them each and every yary! We enjoy donating to this amazing charity and look forward to their attenda...

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Gail Mason
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2020-07-22 14:31

My husband and I raised Shadow from about 10 weeks...

My husband and I raised Shadow from about 10 weeks old. (We took him back for college in October - yes you can do that! It's hard, but SEGD does a magnificent job with the ceremony!) It's hard to find words to describe how gratifying it is to know that you are raising a beautiful superhero to be....

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Sean
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2020-07-22 04:27

I am a graduate of class 264 just yesterday and I ...

I am a graduate of class 264 just yesterday and I can t say enough good things about Southeastern. The attention to detail by EVERY member of the staff from answering all 8000 of my questions before arrival to making sure I made it back home safely. Kudos to Chef Rob who kept us good and full. Most ...

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Jason Esposito
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2020-07-21 19:49

Southeastern Guide Dogs is truly a world class sta...

Southeastern Guide Dogs is truly a world class state of the art training facility for both Guide dogs and Service dogs. As a student and now graduate of the school I am can not say enough at how wonderful and great this place is. The campus is well maintained. My first impression upon arriving there...

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Nathaniel Lopez
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2020-07-17 14:20

Reviewing an organization like Southeastern Guide ...

Reviewing an organization like Southeastern Guide Dogs is not an easy task. From conventional standards (location, staff, accommodations, cleanliness, etc.), Southeastern is already exceptional and surely exceeds any reasonable expectations; however, Southeastern far and away transcends such standar...

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Alyssa Evans
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2020-07-13 23:29

I am currently raising my 4th puppy for SEGD. As a...

I am currently raising my 4th puppy for SEGD. As a puppy raiser I have been so happy with the experiences they provide. Puppy pick up is a breeze, and while emotionally hard, drop off is made as easy as it can be. You really feel the love of the mission when you are on SEGDs beautiful campus. The do...

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Cody Johns
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2020-07-03 06:58

Terrible staff bands together and gangs up on comp...

Terrible staff bands together and gangs up on companies on Facebook to which they've only been maybe once or twice you ladies are unprofessional and although I'm not going to name drop on here I will be in there today to speak with whoever's in charge

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Dulce Muccio Weisenborn
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2020-07-02 20:39

Southeastern Guide Dogs runs every phase of its pr...

Southeastern Guide Dogs runs every phase of its programs with the highest level of skill, experience, integrity, and profound caring. They are a top nonprofit that has given me three worldclass guide dogs. They spend every dollar wisely and prudently and are worthy of a donation of any magnitude.

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AngelMaye
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2020-06-25 11:29

We've applied, and are awaiting word back. God ble...

We've applied, and are awaiting word back. God bless this organization for ALL that you do. My man was in the service & suffers w/ ptsd every single day since his time in the Navy years ago. Im praying the Lord will bring our family back together, heal & bless him with the love I can not provide th...

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Toni Vilella
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2020-06-13 00:39

My family has been involved with Southeastern Guid...

My family has been involved with Southeastern Guide Dogs for two years now. We are currently raising our 2nd puppy for the school which has been so rewarding! Additionally, I have volunteered in the Canine University (a.k.a. Training Kennel) for over a year and I love spending time with the dogs a...

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Vicki
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2020-06-05 14:50

Raising a SEGD black lab puppy. This dog (Raven) i...

Raising a SEGD black lab puppy. This dog (Raven) is so smart! I know she's going to be the perfect service dog for someone. I will miss her so much when she goes In For Training, but there are many more puppies who needed to be loved and taught house manners.

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Raymond Staib
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2020-06-02 16:17

Wonderful Organization. I had the pleasure of meet...

Wonderful Organization. I had the pleasure of meet Nicole Potter from SE Guide Dogs Inc. Very passionate about her role there and speaks very highly of the entire staff and Organization. I highly recommend this Organization should you need such service.

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Judy Goldstein
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2020-06-02 00:21

I haven't gone yet. I am trying to put together a...

I haven't gone yet. I am trying to put together a trip for the people who live in our community. I think that our seeing how these wonderful dogs are taught to help humans (whom they love anyway) would be a trip well worth taking. I am looking for someone who can help us come visit you next seaso...

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Kristen Smith
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2020-05-21 16:53

I am a proud volunteer and couldn t wait to begin ...

I am a proud volunteer and couldn t wait to begin my service with Southeastern Guide Dogs. I love my job as a nursery helper. I get to be with new moms and their newly born bundles of joy! Who wouldn t want this job right? Going to volunteer puts a smile on my face. The nursery team of folks work t...

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Timothy Ermes
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2020-05-19 15:55

I started 2016 off by reporting to Southeastern gu...

I started 2016 off by reporting to Southeastern guide dogs on January 4, It was an extremely pleasurable experience . The administration staff Is always available to help you , your private room and bathroom are cleaned four or five times a week, three meals a day prepared by two chefs ( e...

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Jeanette S
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2020-05-02 02:29

I called everywhere looking for volunteer work for...

I called everywhere looking for volunteer work for over the summer to get community service hours for school. Then a friend told me about this place. So I filled out an online application form, called them, and was volunteering the next day. The puppies are ADORABLE.

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Kristen Cilenti
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2020-04-27 19:14

Last February, we arrived at Southeastern to pick ...

Last February, we arrived at Southeastern to pick up a puppy to raise for Southeastern Guide Dogs. The puppies had just finished a 'puppy hugging' class where families could go in and spend a half hour just playing with these spunky 10-week-young pups. As our puppy was placed in our arms, the grou...

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Tausif Churyk
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2020-04-18 21:14

This is an amazing place! My son and went for a to...

This is an amazing place! My son and went for a tour with his class. They did an excellent job with the tour. If you or someone you know who maybe looking for a guide dog in FL or anywhere else in the US, this is the place to go! They match guide dogs with persons with sight disabilities as well se...

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Frank EEE
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2020-04-15 13:02

Lynn and I have been volunteering with SEGD for ab...

Lynn and I have been volunteering with SEGD for about 4 years now here in New Smyrna Beach. What a great organization and a great cause. Their state of the art facility is amazing and the work they do changes lives not only for the recipients but also for those of us that volunteer.

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L. Estevez
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2020-04-04 14:21

We hold Southeastern Guide Dogs very close to our ...

We hold Southeastern Guide Dogs very close to our hearts. They provide guide dogs to the blind and visually impaired at no cost. We had the opportunity to name a dog (Doc Champion... aka Champ) and our very close friend that is a puppy raiser, raised the dog we named. Champ made it to guide dog stat...

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ellen veatch
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2020-04-01 10:09

From the moment I arrived at Southeastern Guide Do...

From the moment I arrived at Southeastern Guide Dogs, everyone was extremely friendly and helpful and kept asking if they could do more. I found the facilities on campus amazing and first class. The trainers at Southeastern Guide Dogs were absolutely top notch in the way they were able to assess e...

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EBean
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2020-03-23 18:18

I cannot say enough great things about SEGD. I am...

I cannot say enough great things about SEGD. I am a disabled veteran with PTSD and physical issues. The service dog trainers at SEGD picked a beautiful Goldador named Sasha as my new battle buddy, I could not be happier and she started changing my life from the day I met her 30 days ago. The ser...

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Judy Albasi
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2020-03-20 11:18

My husband and I are ready to pick up our third pu...

My husband and I are ready to pick up our third puppy to raise for Southeastern Guide Dogs School. We are so thrilled to volunteer for this amazing organization. The details that they think of regarding teaching us how to train their puppies is completely impressive.

The school helps so many peo...

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Chuck Bishop
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2020-03-11 03:36

I have been volunteering at Southeastern Guide Dog...

I have been volunteering at Southeastern Guide Dogs for over a year, and I really enjoy interacting with the staff and other visitors while driving the shuttle around the campus. Southeastern Guide Dogs is the BEST place to volunteer. If I lived closer, I would volunteer more often. The staff has...

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Jessica Small
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2020-03-07 21:04

Southeastern Guide Dogs is an incredible organizat...

Southeastern Guide Dogs is an incredible organization. I've been volunteering and visiting their campus since 2017 and am so impressed with the constant dedication to excellence displayed at the SE Guide Dogs campus and community events! The dogs are incredible, and so well trained and well cared fo...

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Deanna Haddad
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2020-03-07 03:47

I just returned home with my 2nd guide dog from SE...

I just returned home with my 2nd guide dog from SEGD, and my opinion of this amazing facility continues to cgrow along side with my independence as a result of my guide dog, Tom Don. Upon having to retire my first guide dog, it was a "no brainer", that I would return to SEGD for my next Super Hero!...

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Catherine Gile
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2020-03-06 01:57

100 out of 10! Nov 2015 I graduated with Lou, my t...

100 out of 10! Nov 2015 I graduated with Lou, my third guide dog, from SEGD. The program has grown so much since I first attended back in 2001. I thought it was great back then, but now it's like a 5 star vacation, with the world's best guide dog at your side! Private rooms, excellent food (not the ...

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Richard Darrington
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2020-02-25 10:25

Southeastern Guide Dogs has transformed my life fo...

Southeastern Guide Dogs has transformed my life for the better. They have given me back my independence. The trainers at the campus are some of the most dedicated and hardworking group of people. You leave the campus with a few more family members. The classes are designed to help those with visual ...

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Shauna English
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2020-02-21 03:54

My life has forever been changed for the better! ...

My life has forever been changed for the better! Southeastern Guide Dogs is an amazing place that goes out of their way to not just match you with your perfect partner, but to also make sure you are comfortable during your stay and made to feel like family! I have been so blessed by them and I'm tr...

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Robert Harding
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2020-02-20 17:12

Southeastern Guide Dogs can be described as a plac...

Southeastern Guide Dogs can be described as a place where super heroes are born. Countless individuals invest their time and talents to raise and develop guide dogs that unleash the lives of those who face blindness. As a recent graduate I am continually surprised and overjoyed with the guide dog ...

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SAVE THE B A N A N A S
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2020-02-14 15:05

Overall: 9/10. Landscaping: 9/10. Architecture: 8/...

Overall: 9/10. Landscaping: 9/10. Architecture: 8/10. Price: 8/10. Activities: 8/10. Service: 10/10! I thought I'd make a review because there aren't many and this is a great organization that deserves more recognition. Southeastern Guide Dogs is fun little place to check out when you're in the mood...

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Jeffrey Lowery
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2020-02-03 22:01

I lost my vision about a 1.5 years ago and during ...

I lost my vision about a 1.5 years ago and during my O&M training it was suggested that I would benefit from a Guide Dog. I had looked at multiple schools and from first phone call Southeastern Guide Dogs was a cut above the rest. From initial application through to completion of my training on camp...

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