Summary
A guide dog named Poppy, training with Guide Dogs of Texas and the FOX 4 station in Dallas-Fort Worth, navigated a mirror maze, impressing many people. Originally intended to be a guide dog, Poppy's role changed to breeding future guide dogs because of her exceptional qualities. Her journey has been shared online, aiming to encourage more volunteers to join puppy-raising programs.
Key Facts
- Poppy is a Labrador retriever being raised as a guide dog in training.
- She became known while living with Gabby Brewster, a TV host and producer at FOX 4.
- Poppy's training included exposure to diverse environments at a TV station.
- Her role shifted from being a guide dog to becoming a guide-dog breeder.
- A video of Poppy figuring out a mirror maze has been viewed over 600,000 times.
- Brewster uses Poppy's social media presence to encourage more people to become puppy raisers.
- There is a high demand for volunteers in puppy-raising programs for guide dogs.
