Dog Guide Diary: Meeting Tyra on Monday

In this new series, guest blogger and Center on Vision Loss volunteer Holly chronicles her experience attaining a new dog guide.

Meeting Tyra on Monday

I would like to introduce you to my very own runway model, Tyra! She is a yellow lab that is almost white. She has dark eyeliner and a pink nose. She is 21 inches tall at the shoulder and weighs 51 pounds. She is very responsive and heels very well. She waits for instructions when working, and is steady and fast. She already knows that my balance is poor and she checks on me as we walk along together. She is very loving and she likes to hold hands. Please stay tuned for more info as we travel together.

Dog guide image courtesy of Shutterstock.