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Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
Dept. 4298; 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2761
Toll Free: (888) 989-9463
TeleType: (800) 908-7011
Fax: (307) 766-2763
Email: uwwind@uwyo.edu

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Olana Kappler

Olana Kappler

Olana Kappler, B.D. (Best Dog)

Assistant to the Assistive Technology Program Specialist

Health Sciences 151A


 

Olana was born at the Guiding Eyes for the Blind Canine Development Center in Yorktown Heights, New York in March of 2016. She spent her adolescence with her puppy raiser in Rhode Island, learning basic obedience, house manners, and exploring all kinds of environments. In 2017, she returned to New York to take her In For Training (IFT) test to determine her eligibility as a guide dog. When she passed with flying colors, she began formal harness training to learn how to safely guide a person with low vision or blindness. Olana met her partner, Shelby, and graduated as an official guide dog from Guiding Eyes for the Blind in January, 2018. Olana is proud to accompany Shelby wherever she goes, whether it is to and from the office each day, or on a plane heading for an adventure.

When not working, Olana loves to swim, chase sticks, and explore the park for new scents.

Contact Us

Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
Dept. 4298; 1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-2761
Toll Free: (888) 989-9463
TeleType: (800) 908-7011
Fax: (307) 766-2763
Email: uwwind@uwyo.edu

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