How Guide Dogs Changed America | The Dogs Were Good (again) | Ep. 58

National Guide Dog Day is coming up so today is all about our helpful working dog friends! Joining us in the studio is Eugene Kim and his guide dog Opal. Along with super trainer Sean Chiles from Guide Dogs of America.

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Eugene & Opal

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New episodes every Thursday!

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Intro song by @HoveyBenjamin

Chapters

00:00 | Intro

00:40 | History Of Guide Dogs

05:52 | Eugene Kim & Opal

29:03 | Sean Chiles of Guide Dogs Of America

01:02:03 | Incredible Guide Dogs

Adopt Robin From Episode 57!

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Adopt Jada From Episode 56!

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Adopt Lady From Episode 55!

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Adopt Little (Bald) Ricky & Desi From Episode 54!

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Adopt Sprout From Episode 53!

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Adopt Champ From Episode 52!

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Adopt Dakota From Episode 51!

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Adopt Pizazz from Episode 50!

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Adopt Yogi From Episode 49!

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Adopt Tiger Lily From Episode 46!

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Adopt Jeff from Episode 45!

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Adopt Miss Rachel From Episode 43!

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Adopt Robby From Episode 42!

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Adopt Jack From Episode 37!

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Adopt Biscuit From Episode 23!

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Adopt Rita From Episode 21!

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Adopt Junior From Episode 20!

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Adopt Opus From Episode 12!

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Adopt Missy From Episode 9!

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