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

6.5K views · 223 reactions | A guide dog means freedom for people with sight loss. You can help this Guide Dogs Week. | Guide Dogs UK | Facebook

Learn what a guide dog partnership means in our First Blind Dates video. You can help. | Guide Dogs UK

Here is trainer Sarah with Josh, demonstrating a chin rest. This makes it easier for guide dog owners to physically examine their dog. Sarah is also smelling Josh's ears as a client might do to check they are clean. (Video shows Josh resting his chin on Sarah's knees. He sits very calmly, allowing her to examine his ears. Josh has fully qualified since this video was taken!) | Guide Dogs Scotland

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