Our Impact

    Voices of the Community

    Hear from the people whose lives have been touched by our mission — from families and educators to handlers and veterinary professionals.

    "Your feedback fuels our growth. Thank you for being part of this journey."

    "Growing Up Guide Pup has been an incredible resource for our family. The educational content helped us understand the importance of service dogs and how to properly interact with them. Our kids learned so much from the web series!"

    Kelli Heimerl

    "As a teacher, I've used Growing Up Guide Pup's materials in my classroom to teach students about disability awareness and service dog etiquette. The PSAs are perfect for sparking meaningful conversations with young learners."

    Alice Munley

    "The Mixer Program changed my perspective entirely. Seeing how service dogs are raised and trained gave me a deep appreciation for the handlers and organizations that make this possible. Thank you, GUGP!"

    Brad Patrick

    "I've been following Growing Up Guide Pup since the beginning. Their dedication to educating the public about service dog laws and access rights is unmatched. They've helped so many people understand their rights."

    Laura Thompson

    "Growing Up Guide Pup's content is heartwarming, educational, and so important. As someone who relies on a service dog, I'm grateful for an organization that advocates for proper education and respect for service dog teams."

    Heather Alise Weinert

    "The production quality of the Growing Up Guide Pup web series is outstanding. Each episode is both entertaining and informative, it's clear how much passion goes into every piece of content they create."

    3BricksHigher

    "I discovered Growing Up Guide Pup through their PSAs and was immediately hooked. Their approach to education through entertainment is brilliant and makes learning about service dogs accessible to everyone."

    DJHeyOfficial

    "The veterinary education program is such a needed initiative. Growing Up Guide Pup is filling a real gap in how veterinary professionals are trained to work with service dogs. This work matters!"

    Joanna Myers

    "Growing Up Guide Pup has done more for service dog awareness than any other organization I know. Their tireless efforts to educate, advocate, and inspire make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities."

    Nicki Everett

    "What Growing Up Guide Pup does is truly special. They bring communities together through education and compassion. I'm proud to support their mission and encourage everyone to get involved."

    George Well

    "The transparency of this organization is what stands out most. Seeing the raw, unscripted reality of puppy raising has given me such respect for what these teams go through every single day."

    Vanessa Mount

    "I never knew the difference between a service dog and an ESA until I found GUGP. Their clear, easy to understand guides have made me a better advocate for access rights in my own community."

    Jason Adams

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