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

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Ever wonder what happens during a two-week class at the Guide Dog Foundation? During International Assistance Dog Week, we’re spotlighting the personalized training each guide dog team receives. From busy urban streets to quiet suburban neighborhoods, whether you’re heading to college or navigating your workplace, our training is tailored just for you. We are committed to ensuring you and your guide dog are confident in any environment before leaving our campus. But our support doesn’t stop ther

3.6K views · 310 reactions | Our guide dogs and Guide Dog Mobility Instructors truly love the works they do! 瑩﫶 without your support, this work wouldn’t be possible! Find out how you can get involved, visit the link in our bio!  video shows a guide dog instructor walking along a simulated city block as she works her black Labrador retriever guide dog. The dog is working well, stopping for obstacles, curbs, and more . | Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind | Facebook

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