Working Like Dogs - Episode 199 Raising Heroes: Inside the Life of a Puppy Raiser
From Working Like Dogs - Service Dogs and Working Dogs - Pet Life Radio Original by Pet Life Radio
August 26, 2025 · 37 min
About this episode
This episode features Jeni Exley and Dr. Margaret Jones discussing their experiences as puppy raisers for Canine Companions.
In this inspiring episode of Working Like Dogs, I sit down with two extraordinary women—Jeni Exley and Dr. Margaret Jones—who not only work at Craig Hospital, but also serve as passionate, dedicated puppy raisers for Canine Companions. Jeni has raised an incredible 19 puppies, and together, she and Dr. Jones co-raise future service dogs, creating a powerful team fueled by love, discipline, and purpose. They share what it’s really like to be part of the life-changing journey from puppy to service partner—and the incredible support system that surrounds them, including the expert trainers at Canine Companions. If you’ve ever wondered what goes into raising a service dog—or felt a tug at your heart to get involved—this episode is for you. EPISODE NOTES: Raising Heroes: Inside the Life of a Puppy Raiser Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-like-dogs-service-dogs-and-working-dogs-pet-life-radio-original--6668004/support .
People in this episode
Guests: Jeni Exley, Dr Margaret Jones
Topics covered
- puppy raising
- service dogs
- Canine Companions
- support systems
Keywords
- inspiration
- service dog training
- puppy raisers
- life-changing journey
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Canine Companions
Books & works: Working Like Dogs, Raising Heroes: Inside the Life of a Puppy Raiser
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