If you see a yellow labrador trotting around campus with its vest on, odds are it’s Dewey, sophomore Jacob Marks’ guide dog-in-training. While it can be tempting to play with him, it’s important to let him roam and learn when his training vest is on.
Animals have always been a significant part of Marks’ life and his family’s lifestyle. He has had 10 pets in his lifetime, ranging from bunnies to guide dogs-in-training — Marks’ latest adventure.
Marks started working with an organization called Guide Dogs for the Blind this year, a group focused on harnessing the power of dogs to transform the lives of people with visual impairments. While their main campus is in San Rafael, Marks works with the Palo Alto club…