After 14 months of dedicated study at Curtin, Bruce – the much-loved yellow Labrador – is graduating from campus life this week as he begins his formal Guide Dog training.

Many staff and students have spotted Bruce around Bentley with his volunteer puppy raiser, Kirsty Richards, a PhD student at the School of Molecular and Life Sciences. As an honorary member of her office team, the lovable pooch quickly became a familiar face on campus – whether hard at work or enjoying a well-earned play break.

Now, as he advances to the next stage of his training, Bruce will learn to walk in a harness and ‘guide’ a client, on his way to becoming a fully-fledged Guide Dog. While he will be missed, the Curtin community is excited to see the difference he will make in his future career.

Best of luck, Bruce!

Kirsty Richards and Bruce during his service dog training.