Central Bark: A Guide Dogs for the Blind Podcast
1) Communicating With Your Dog
Dogs are always communicating; we just have to learn how to listen. In this episode, we explore what it really means to communicate with our dogs and how strong, trusting relationships are built ov...Show More
2) Ky Wiese, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Orientation and mobility training is essential to safe, confident, and independent travel for people who are blind or visually impaired. In this episode of Central Bark, an on-staff Certified Orientat...Show More
3) International Guide Dog Federation
In this episode of Central Bark, we’re joined by David Maynard, Executive Director of the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF), and Susan Armstrong, Vice President of Client Programs at Guide Dog...Show More
4) Careers and Canine Connections 2026
In this episode of Central Bark, host Theresa Stern explores Careers and Canine Connections, a unique program empowering young adults who are blind or visually impaired to navigate careers, independen...Show More
5) Annual Update with Christine Benninger
In this annual update episode of Central Bark, host Theresa Stern sits down with Guide Dogs for the Blind President and CEO Christine Benninger for a candid conversation about the organization’s impac...Show More
6) Senior Dog Care
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Central Bark. Today, we’re excited to share a live recording from our GDB Alumni Reunion focused on Senior Dog Health and Care presented by GDB Registered Veterin...Show More
7) Mindfulness Moment
Welcome to a special bonus episode of Central Bark: A Podcast by Guide Dogs for the Blind. Today, we’re sharing a powerful live recording from a mindfulness workshop led by Dr. Jason Doorish during ou...Show More
8) Ted Henter, A Pioneer in Access Technology
Meet Ted Henter, the legendary creator of the JAWS screen reader. Ted’s pioneering vision and commitment to accessibility helped open the digital world long before it was the norm. His work paved the ...Show More
9) Science meets Service: The Future Generations of Guide Dogs
Meet Lauren Holtz, Guide Dogs for the Blind's Breeding Program Manager! Lauren sits down with Theresa to talk all things guide dogs, from puppy raising to the science of purpose breeding future genera...Show More
10) Ask the GDB Experts
We love getting questions from our listeners, so for this episode, we asked GDB staff (the real experts!) to answer some of the most common questions that you send us. Hear from our Canine Welfare Neo...Show More