Introducing....Heidi!
Heidi, an adorable black Labrador puppy, arrived at the Guide Dogs Centre in April 2010 at the age of eight weeks.
After charming our kennel staff and passing her health check, Heidi met her puppy raisers - the family with whom she will live for the next year or so. They will teach Heidi basic social and obedience skills, readying her for official Guide Dog training when she is 14 months old.
In the meantime, Heidi is busy just being a puppy - and loving every minute of it! During this photo shoot, she gambolled after a butterfly, chewed on sticks and sniffed the camera lens. Although she was brimming with energy, Heidi stood still long enough for this one perfect shot!
Are you interested in learning more about puppies like Heidi, and all the happenings at the Guide Dogs Centre? You might like to join our Puppy Pals program.