It is the finest business in the world to be Guide Dog puppy raisers.

Cheryl Morgan, 49, of Stafford, was inspired to become a Guide Dog puppy raiser by her mother Barbara, 76, and her granddaughter Ellie, 18, followed in their footsteps – they call it the “best job in the world.”

The first year of a dog’s life is similar to that of a baby: it is both precious and exciting.

It is critical for Guide Dog puppies to be properly socialized and trained so that they can grow up to assist blind or partially sighted owners.

Barbara, Cheryl, and Ellie are three generations of women who are crucial to this process.

They all volunteer as Guide Dog puppy raisers and say it’s the “best job in the world.”

Cheryl Morgan, 49, of Stafford, told about her experience as a puppy raiser and how her mother started the family tradition.

Cheryl’s mother, Barbara Connor, 76, saw a poster advertising a puppy walker in Bolton and decided to sign up when Cheryl was in primary school.

“It was ideal for our busy and noisy household,” Cheryl said.

Barbara has had four Guide Dog puppies to date, and Cheryl has had four of her own.

“My daughter was begging for a dog about five years ago.” “We already had cats and a rabbit, so I knew getting a dog would be a big responsibility,” Cheryl explained.

“Then it dawned on me that I could become a puppy raiser instead.”

Kemp, her first dog, was a retriever Labrador who later became a Guide Dog in Ireland.

“His owner still sends me updates and photos,” Cheryl explained.

Following that was a black Labrador named Sparky, who became a breeding dog for the charity, and a third black Lab named Cait, who had a mischievous streak and retired as a normal pet.

Aura, the family’s seven-month-old golden retriever, may one day become a breeder.

“Ellie was smitten with our first puppy.” “She helped a lot around the house, like playing with and grooming the puppies,” Cheryl said.

It was no surprise when Ellie turned 18 and decided to follow in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother.