Thank you to the exceptionally kind anonymous donor who donated a massive box of Gravy Bones and Chews to us from our Amazon Wishlist! Pilot wasn't pleased we didn't let him rip into them but he'll be delighted when he shares them with all the other dogs in training! Treats like these are used as positive reinforcement during the dogs training to be #FutureHeroes If you like you can send them a gift too! It's easy! Head to http://amzn.eu/7hLXmWt and browse through the items on our wish list. Pick one or two or as many as you like then head to checkout. Select Irish Guide Dog’s delivery address (just checking that you only have items from our wish list in your basket!), place your order and the lovely people at Amazon will post the items directly to us. Don’t forget to provide your name so we can thank you too! You can also send toys to a specific dog just include their name in the gift note!

We love welcoming schools to our Training Centre so we can teach them all about the PAWsome things our dogs do! In the past few weeks we've had tours from New Inn National School and Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh! If you'd like to organise a tour with your school go to: https://guidedogs.ie/education/ or contact helen@guidedogs.ie

Happy Friday! Here's a fantastic picture of Guide Dog in Training Larry enjoying the sun during his #FreeRunFriday in our grass runs at HQ. Make sure to bring your dog out to enjoy the sun too! (Bring plenty water too!) IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Larry running down a grassy hill with his shadow visible behind him

We need you to adopt one of your dogs so they can become mother or father to our #FutureHeroes! Our breeding dogs become a permanent part of your family and our team will fully support you with trips to the vets and our specialists for breeding. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in check out all the details on our website or contact olive@guidedogs.ie

The closing date to do Camino 2018 with us is Tuesday the 1st of May so make sure you apply before its too late and take part in a unique adventure!! For more information go to guidedogs.ie/camino or contact anne@guidedogs.ie IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Group of participants taking part in the Camino

Volunteers Josephine treacy & ambassador dog oak and kelly Quayle and pup in training oyster collecting as part of our HEROES appeal near SuperValu Castletroy in limerick today! Come say hello!

Our PAWsome Volunteers are collecting today in Tralee as part of our HEROES appeal! If you see them out and about please do support them! Can't make it out to a collection you can still donate online at: guidedogs.ie/donate

“Have you ever wondered why a Guide Dog stops their blind or vision impaired owner in their tracks as you cycle by? This week our Advocacy and Policy Officer, Lean Kennedy sheds some light on why Guide Dogs do this, and how you can help!” Check out this weeks lessons from Lean on our website!

A huge thank you to Dell EMC employees who organised an on street collection for our Heroes Appeal last Thursday 12th of April in Cork City. The team were full of energy and raised over €2100. To find out more on how your organisation can help https://guidedogs.ie/heroes/corporate/ IMAGE DESCRIPTION 1: Group of Volunteers from Dell EMC collecting in Cork City IMAGE DESCRIPTION 2: Two Dell EMC Volunteers on Opera Lane collecting IMAGE DESCRIPTION 3: A Dell EMC volunteer collecting on Paul Street IMAGE DESCRIPTION 4: Group of Volunteers from Dell EMC collecting in Cork City

Looking for a laugh in Leitrim? Fenagh Drama Troupe are putting on a performance of the Maiden Aunt this Saturday in aid of Irish Guide Dogs and they would be delighted to see you there! IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Two puppy Labradors sleeping with a teddy

Going through school I felt alone and isolated because people didn’t really want to know me. But I never feel alone anymore. Kuta cheered me up when I was alone and kept me company. Now in university I have tons of friends and having her has definitely helped, Guide Dog Kuta is Shauna Hero! Help us train our #FutureHeroes to be like Kuta. Please donate at https://guidedogs.ie/donate IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Shauna with her Guide Dog Kuta

Ambassador Dog Síofra and Volunteer Jill in Waterford University Hospital as part of our HEROES collections! Can’t make it to a collection? Support our #FutureHeroes at guidedogs.ie/donate

Happy Friday! Here is Kandy,Earth,Ima and Lion enjoying #FreeRunFriday in HQ! #irishguidedogs #dogsstagram #🐕 #dogsintraining #ireland

Our Annual Heroes Appeal kicks off this April! Do you have two hours to spare to help support our #FutureHeroes?!? Sign up to volunteer today at: guidedogs.ie/heroes/volunteer (LINK IN BIO) #volunteer #irishguidedogs #guidedogs #dogsofinstagram #charity #ireland

Two VERY good boys who are going to puppy school next week to become guide dogs for the blind. 🐶🎓

Happy Valentines Day from Lion, Leon and all of us at Irish Guide Dogs! We hope you are sharing the #PuppyLove with your special someone today!!⠀ ⠀ #ValentinesDay #dogsofinstagram #dogstagram #dogs #love #irishguidedogs #guidedogs #ireland #PuppyLove

Throwback with el raggito

If you are looking to challenge yourself this year please have a look at this amazing week for an amazing cause. You won't find a better bunch of people to support you on the road. #mizen2malin2018 #m2m2018 #irishguidedogs #challengeyourself https://guidedogs.ie/events/mizen2malin-2018/

Had to say goodbye to my best friend today there were tears and kisses but we both know I’m off to do what I was born to do 💔🙌🏼

Happy Christmas ye filthy animals. #DrinkDrankDrunk #NoGayShit #Asthma

Lovely pictures of Kandy posing in front of Christmas tree 🎄 in @irishguidedogs training centre. She looks so grown up x x #kandylious #guidedogintraining #blackbeauty #dogsofinstagram

Happy to visit Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. But next year, somebody please tell Santa to hide the elastic strap from his beard… #Speechless #CountdownContinues

Supporting Irish Guide Dogs and Christmas 🎄🐶 #firsttreetogether #pickypickle #moresymmetrydamnit

There are only a few slots left for our Autism Friendly Santa's Grotto this weekend at our HQ and Training Centre! Book now so you and your kids don't miss out on the chance to meet Santa Paws and his very special reindogs!🐕🎅💚 guidedogs.ie/santa - link in bio #Santa #SantaPaws #dogsofinsta #irishguidedogs #irishguidedogsfortheblind #🐕#🎅🏻 #dogs #santasgrotto #cork

Bring your kids or Grandkids to visit Santa and help raise money for Irish Guide Dogs this Christmas. Meet Santa and our special rein-dogs at our Christmas open weekends. You can: Visit Santa’s Grotto, Meet Our Dogs, Browse our Christmas Shop and don’t forget you can buy your Christmas tree here too! This year we will be hosting an autism friendly grotto at our HQ on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd. Go to: guidedogs.ie/autism-friendly-grotto to learn more! The centre is open from 12pm to 4pm on the following weekends: Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd December Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th December Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th December https://guidedogs.ie/Santa to book (link in bio) #santavisits #santacork #santa #cork #irishguidedogs #guidedogs #santasgrotto #santascoming #reindogs #dogs #🎅🏻#🐕

So proud of this lady @marettenolan Talk about pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone for the greater good. Climbing Mt Elbrus the highest mountain in Europe for the Irish Guide dogs and raising €1702 in doing so. Life is all about setting yourself challenges, working damn hard for them and being so proud of your accomplishments! ❤❤ #challenge #confidence #happiness #mindset #MtElbrus #Russia #Europe #charity #legend #proud #irishfitfam #healthymind #healthybody #fitness #happy #bestie #celebrations #congrats #change #positivevibes #happylife #memories #greattimes #summer

Are you having a super saturday??? Here is this weeks #FutureHeroes Update to make it even better!!! 🐕💚🐾😋 Winner, Walker, Winnie, Willow, Wanda and Wendy of the W-Litter are now 2 weeks old and are taking part in Home Socialisation training at their breeding volunteers home with their Guide Dog Mammy Isla and our breeding team. #Puppies #dogstagram #irishguidedogs #🐕 #puppy #guidedogs #cork #ireland