What comes to mind when you think of South Dakota? For me, it was endless farmland, Mount Rushmore, and the ...

From Leader Dogs for the Blind fundraising events to environmental education conferences, my voice was appreciated. I’m not sure if this was the case for a recent public meeting I attended. My voice opposed the majority opinion.

My experience traveling abroad wouldn’t have been the same without Frasier. I would of depended more on others and my white cane. During our five weeks abroad, Frasier proved how capable he was of adapting to new situations and environments, every day. He gave me so much independence and support throughout this time away from familiarity.

Building trust in someone or something is a journey. Like any journey, it takes time, courage, and an open mind. Like any journey, it’s different for everyone. Trusting someone with your safety as you travel through your everyday life, in familiar and unfamiliar places, may seem difficult at first – especially when the one you’re trusting has four paws and a wet nose.