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Pip – A Small Paw with a Big Dream




               The short film showcases the trials and tribulations of a young puppy attempting to become a
        guide dog despite their very small—and cute—stature! The video was made to support Southeastern Guide
        Dogs facility and was even based on a real-life puppy who was born at the there in mid-September. That
        very dog, Pip, is currently undergoing training at their Palmetto, FL campus.















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               Service dogs are a gift to us all, and in a gorgeous new short film from Tongal you can fall in love
        with real-life service-dog-in-training Pip, who is the inspiration behind this beautiful underdog story. Grab                                                       Two dedicated
        your tissues, because this true story is a tearjerker. The lovely film is a sweet and smart way to highlight
        how important guide dogs are, and also how good puppers are.
               One last thing the video shows us is that while training, obedience are of utmost importance, the                                                                    Dachshund breeders
        underpinnings of what makes dogs our preferred companions truly standout; the ability and willingness to
        serve and to protect.
               If you want, you can follow her journey and support Pip along with her fellow trainees at Pipfilm.com
















                                                                                                                                                                                                   Randolph Mencias
        Source:
        https://www.guidedogs.org/
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