After a successful matching process, each client and their dog is now learning the ropes together, but first they are learning the basics of being a guide dog handler. [Video Description: Two clients (f) practise handle walks, where a trainer holds the harness and acts as the guide dog, helping them learn how to walk safely and confidently using the harness.] | South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind

Iris is a guide dog for the blind who’s part of an elite training program that began when she was just 16 weeks old. This program trains Labs like her to help the visually-impaired jog safely. 🎥Dogs With Extraordinary Jobs | Smithsonian Channel

September is National Guide Dog Month! We invite you to learn more about the magic that takes place at Guide Dogs for the Blind between people, dogs, and communities, and to share our life-changing mission with friends and family. In this video, narrated by actor Noah Wyle, video and photos of guide dog puppies, guide dogs in training and working teams help demonstrate the power of partnership at GDB. The video is also open captioned and audio described for accessibility. | Guide Dogs for the Bl

Join Deidre on tonight’s night walk training 🦮🐾 Training guide dogs to guide at night is crucial because it helps ensure that both the dog and their handler can stay safe and confident, no matter the time of day. For people with low vision, night time reduces vision even more and can make things much more difficult. Solo is trained to handle the challenges that come with darkness - like shadows, streetlights, and other obstacles that are harder to spot in low light. This training gives handler

73 reactions | From Adrian and our guide dogs in training; Cole, Arlo Duke, Carter and Gordon…Have a LOVELY LOVELY LOVELY INTERNATIONAL GUIDE DOG DAY! #internationalguidedogday#saguidedogs#dogsintraining# | South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind | Facebook