EUGENE, OR — Ten Guide Dogs for the Blind puppies got an early taste of air travel Saturday at Eugene Airport as part of a training event designed to prepare them for the busy, high-stimulus environments they may one day navigate with partners who are blind or visually impaired.
The puppies and their volunteer raisers gathered at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Eugene Airport. The group practiced navigating the sights, sounds and procedures of an airport, including the TSA screening process.
Puppies and volunteer raisers from several area Guide Dogs for the Blind puppy clubs participated, including clubs in Eugene, Corvallis, West Linn and Bend…