This last Rose Scholar event was undoubtedly the cutest event by far and my personal favorite. We had the opportunity to hear a presentation from Guiding Dogs about training dogs that are used to help individuals with various disabilities. Prior to this event, I always knew people used guide dogs and how helpful they were—however, I never considered the amount of training that went into these animals. These puppies are essentially trained since birth and are constantly groomed to be successful guide dogs. I think the most interesting fact was how much money is needed in these training programs. A year of guide dog training is almost as much as a year here at Cornell! Granted, the benefits these dogs are for individuals are priceless. Guide dogs are utilized for people with different physical and mental disabilities. Sometimes, individuals with PTSD use guide dogs for comfort and children with autism use guide dogs to curb dangerous behavior. I think it’s incredible how guide dogs have the ability to sense dangerous behavior and react appropriately. I have the utmost respect for students here who train these guide dogs and will definitely keep my eye out for them on campus.