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Renton Firefighter Ryan Northrup gets some puppy kisses in payment for teaching Guide Dog puppies not to be afraid of bunker gear.
The Firefighters at Fire Station 12 in Renton Highlands helped socialize puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind this afternoon.
Puppies that are in training to be guide dogs need exposure to many different situations to prepare for being guides. There’s no telling what circumstances they may find themselves in during their career. As puppies they’ll often visit airports, theaters, busses, museums, restaurants, shops and other facilities that they may travel to with their partner after they finished training and get assigned.
Renton Fire Authority welcomed them into Fire Station 12 on Saturday, and helped condition them to the sights and sounds that they may see in an emergency. They climbed aboard an aid car, watched a fire truck drive past them, saw flashing lights, and met a firefighter in full bunker gear including breathing apparatus.
The training was outstanding for the puppies and fun for all participants. Thanks to Renton Fire Authority for opening the station to the valuable training, and for the warm welcome and assistance they gave to the puppy raisers.
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