Future guide dogs get temporary home

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) - Residents of Atlantic Shores are providing a temporary home for two black Lab puppies.

The seniors will raise Joanie and Godrick, give them obedience training and teach them socialization skills.

Eventually, the dogs will be return to Guiding Eyes For The Blind for more training to help the visually impaired.

Gina Rose, with Guiding Eyes For The Blind, said, "They're learning how to live in a house, they're learning manners, they're learning what a duck is in the backyard, a duck, golf cart, trash truck, experiences prior for guide dog training to be successful as a guide dog."

The puppies will also take trips to Ocean Lakes and Corporate Landing elementary schools to teach students about the service they will provide as guide dogs.