Catching Sight

“As Elliott explores her special relationships with these dogs and their exceptional breeding and training, readers will fall in love with this heartwarming story of human-animal connection and resilience.”
—Shelf Awareness

“[A] moving memoir … Readers should prepare to smile, feel gratitude for sight, and learn a lot.”
—Booklist

“Takes you into the incredible world of guide dogs to show why these close partnerships matter—not just for mobility but for dignity and belonging. Deni Elliott’s powerful story will stay with you long after you finish reading.”
—Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals

“An uplifting demonstration of how astonishingly intelligent guide dogs are and the life-changing bond they create.”
—Brian Hare, author of Puppy Kindergarten

“This book will open your mind and your heart.”
—Steve Weinberg, author of Taking on the Trust

“Catching Sight is filled with insights into disability and identity, human-animal bond interactions, and the services that both dogs and guide dog organizations provide for so many.”
—Susan Krieger, author of Come, Let Me Guide You

“Captivating and informative, moving and heartfelt, a must-read for anyone wanting to experience amazing connections of trust and reliance.”
—Wendy S. David, PhD, Board of Directors, Guiding Eyes for the Blind

Deni Elliott is co-director for the National Ethics Project and is professor emerita in the Department of Journalism and Digital Communication at the University of South Florida. She is the author or editor of 10 previous books. Deni served on the Guiding Eyes for the Blind Graduate Council and co-chaired the nation’s first continuing education seminar for guide dog partners.

Graham Buck trained dogs at Guiding Eyes for the Blind for 31 years. He is the owner of Buck’s Best Dogs, a science-based dog training business that builds relationships between people and their pet dogs.

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