The team at Cerberus sends Jack and Laredo all the very best wishes on their new life together! Jack has completed his freshman year at the University of Arizona, studying psychology with a minor in political science and foreign affairs. Jack loves learning, so following the completion of this degree, he plans to do grad work, either in law school or grad studies in psychology. With more college years ahead, Laredo will be the perfect partner.
They will return to college in the fall, but until then are enjoying spending the summer with his grandparents and family at their New Hampshire cabin on a lake. During his down time, Jack enjoys reading and hanging out with friends. How would you describe your guide dog? He loves his toys, balls, naps, and the walks we take. He is so sweet and kind. In New Hampshire he loves going to the beach, and riding in the boat.
Laredo knows very clearly when he is working and when he is not. Most importantly, we were impressed with the after-class support Guiding Eyes provides. That was the deciding factor and very important to me when choosing Guiding Eyes. How has a guide dog impacted your life? My vision is very unique. The best way to describe it is that my eyes are fine, but a part of the brain that processes vision is not functioning at full capacity. I was simply too exhausted, but Laredo does absolutely everything for me, so I have no fear.
My days will become so much easier when navigating with him. I felt restricted with my cane and look forward to the social piece of having a guide dog. It took nearly 7 years and a Harvard Medical School research study for a diagnosis.
Now with Laredo I am ready to close that chapter on my vision and move forward without fear. Laredo impresses me every day, with how wonderful and easy it is navigating with him. Were there any training highlights? It was incredible. I was just amazed by how Laredo guided me around people and obstacles. There were other highlights around White Plains and Yorktown, going to Walmart and restaurants, but Manhattan was by far the most outstanding.
