Poppi The Guide Dog

Sharing the life and adventures of a #blind chick and her #GuideDog to help raise awareness and educate. Instagram handle @PoppiTheGuideDog #RetinitisPigmentosa

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

Poppi is “The Smartest Dog in The West” as judged by a group of boys heading to the local park to ride their bikes today. Poppi and I arrived at the road crossing to the park just as the boys came behind us. I heard… https://t.co/fbND7OBZAX

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

No matter the challenges we’ll find a way. These girls have GOT THIS!!

Today I spent some time problem solving hair and make-up. My vision has shifted AGAIN (ug). I have discovered that my old make up techniques… https://t.co/FLJuDubsLa

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

The journey to getting a guide dog was not easy for me. I felt like I was loosing my identity and accepting I was now “blind” and needed permanent help every time I left my front door was hard.

Six months into… https://t.co/jHG6c0KkDk

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Most afternoons I do Yoga with Adriene and Poppi does yoga with Benji (her dog). As a woman with disability I have struggled with anxiety, fatigue and relaxing after navigating the world without my sight and general… https://t.co/tHFWwX0u7X

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

Savouring the sunshine and warmth. Anyone else finding this cold and rainy weather has had its time. Sunshine and walks pawLeese!

#GuideDog#PawGust2020 #FlashBack #Smile #Labrador #Dog #Winter wish #GoodDog… https://t.co/qYzzIwenzm

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

Savouring the sunshine and warmth. Anyone else finding this cold and rainy weather has had its time. Sunshine and walks pawLeese!

#GuideDog#PawGust2020 #FlashBack #Smile #Labrador #Dog #Winter wish #GoodDog… https://t.co/U8QBwHTOW9

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

Poppi was at the dentist today. You’d be forgiven for thinking she was the one getting treatment but no, it was an emergency visit for Mum (me). She is tuckered out becuse we needed to walk home after so she had to… https://t.co/7hCSZrnFPw

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

Happy Friday everyone! I got a play date at the dog park this morning and now I am ready to work hard!!

#GuideDog #PawGust2020 #GuideDogsAustralia #Dog #Park #Smaile #Friday #Labrador #Smile #Love #Workhard

Picture… https://t.co/N3EDBYnaB9

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

When I got Poppi, the love and work that her Puppy raisers gave to her was evident through her sweet nature an great obedience skills. But here are seven unique traits I think are special to Poppi’s puppy raiser… https://t.co/6ZIkl9WSSz

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

Poppy is sitting outside the kitchen as she is trying to do I am showing a big tray filled with baked dinner https://t.co/hbiJb7WVKf

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

At the request of a friend, questions answered by Poppi
Hi! 🐾
My name is: Poppi Matilda-Sea
My nickname: Monkey, PopStar, Muggins.

My breed is: Labrador Cross Retriever.

My age is: 6
I am from: Guide Dogs… https://t.co/oBl7O45Kqd

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

This is my super guide dog caught in action. We had placed our order for coffee in the city ahead of my medical appointment. I was attempting to take advantage of our social distance waiting to get a photo for you.… https://t.co/uf4RQKleGu

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

Guide dogs can’t read signs 😊
So if you notice someone with a white cane or a guide dog looking a little confused, please don’t just grab them on the arm. Say hi and ask if they need any help.
Social distancing is… https://t.co/1BbVGk1A22

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

One year five months and `4 days and job done. I has found Dinosaur guts. Time for a new toy please Mum. I’ll just have a nap whilst you get one for me!
#GuideDogs #pawgust2020 #TuffyToys #OffDuty #Hobby #GoodDog… https://t.co/UkpI13yNJK

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My hope, a post I wrote the evening before Poppi and I were paired.

It is officially Poppi Eve! I have just finished orientation and dinner at the hotel and am getting ready to start training tomorrow. My trainer… https://t.co/cpWzhVOaIT

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

Poppi is so smart. Since social distancing became a thing Poppi has quickly learned and adapted to changes. She used to take me directly to counters at cafes and otehr places like doctors. Now she recognises the… https://t.co/QtWPizKxBP

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

This evening this off duty guide dog is hogging the heater to keep warm. This morning, at 9 degrees this same off duty guide Dog chose to roll in the dew soacked grass at the dog park getting soaking wet and running… https://t.co/jJrfE2ON4J

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

5 years ago today I was sitting in a hotel room filled with anxiety, hope, fear, excitment, desperation, curiosity. I was feeling everything. Mostly I remember I had reached my limit. I was struggling with my vision… https://t.co/ETfKj3uVxp

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

Poppi was thrilled today. We went to the shops in search of some essential items. Poppi and I have not been into a mall in a long time and Poppi was in her element weaving through aisles and using escalators. We… https://t.co/yNRDzGZSCE

[Poppi The Guide Dog @Ilostmyball]

No Mum. His name is not yoga and it is not yoga time. His name is SNAKE. Now unless you are going to feed me or play tug please get off my play mat!
#GuideDog #OffDuty #Snake #PlayTime #Yoga #Mat #Labrador #Dog… https://t.co/xg3PT2GJuZ